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• Polaroid debuts 7-inch Android tablet for kids
• 5.7-inch ZTE P945 tipped for late Q1
• ARCHOS TV Connect turns HDTV into an Android powered smart TV
• LG rumored to intro 5.5-inch Optimus G2 at CES
• Unlocked Huawei Ascend P1 hits Amazon
• Sprint reportedly to offer branded prepaid service in late January
• T-Mobile to carry Nexus 4 in retail stores in January

Polaroid debuts 7-inch Android tablet for kids Posted: 03 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Polaroid today announced a new Android based tablet, a 7-inch experience aimed at  younger children. Powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the unnamed device comes loaded with 35 premium apps (all full versions), including Dr. Seuss and Smithsonian interactive books. For those curious as to what the hardware looks like, the $149.99 Polaroid tablet comes with 1.0 GHz CORTEX-A8 procesor, 512MB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 2-megapixel rear camera, and 3500mAh battery. Additional details include side and rear bumpers, parental controls, and a display lock. "Throughout our year history, we've been known for creating innovative and easy-to-use products that are fun for all ages,"says Polaroid President and CEO Scott W. Hardy. "The kids tablet is no exception. It epitomizes the Polaroid brand personality and brings together a host of features that will delight kids and parents alike." Polaroid will be demonstrating the 7-inch tablet at CES and we’ll be onsite to check things out and share our impressions. Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

5.7-inch ZTE P945 tipped for late Q1 Posted: 03 Jan 2013 11:04 AM PST ZTE will soon announce a 5.7-inch P945 smartphone, according to new details scooped up by Unwired View. Details for the handset reportedly include a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, a 720p resolution display, an 8-megapixel rear camera, front-facing 1-megapixel shooter, Dolby Digital Plus, and a 3000mAh battery. Said to be less than 9 mm thick, the P945 should run Android 4.0 or later and hit China Mobile in the late first quarter or early second quarter. We might look for this handset to surface at Mobile World Congress in February as the massive conference would be the perfect venue for such a product. Unwired View   Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

ARCHOS TV Connect turns HDTV into an Android powered smart TV Posted: 03 Jan 2013 10:48 AM PST Archos today announced its latest Android device, the Archos TV Connect, an Android 4.1 box for your television.  Priced at $129 and arriving in February, the unit brings the full Android 4.1 Jelly Bean experience to your HDTV. Details include HDMI, USB, microSD, WiFi, and Ethernet connectivity as well as a front-facing camera and an indicator light. Thanks to Google certification, the Archos TV Connect will offer access to the entire suite of Google Play apps and games. evolutRionary TV Touch remote - A smartly designed remote for every task Pointer – Allows you to control your TV just like you would your tablet with a tapping and/or swiping motion Full multi-touch gesture support - Control your apps easily with zoom In, zoom out and rotate with ARCHOS developed unique gesture controls Full keyboard with Android shortcuts - The TV touch remote includes a full keyboard and Android shortcut keys including a key for voice controls and voice typing Archos will be at CES next week and will be demonstrating the new TV Connect as well as other new tablets. Check back for our hands-on impressions and early thoughts.   Press release   Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

LG rumored to intro 5.5-inch Optimus G2 at CES Posted: 03 Jan 2013 10:06 AM PST Grab your salt, Digitimes is back with another Android rumor. The site is today reporting that LG will introduce a 5.5-inch Optimus G2 at CES next week. Details are pretty scarce at this point however the device will reportedly employ the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime MSM8974 chip.  Sounds like LG might have more than just 5.5-inch screens on display, but rather full-on devices. Meanwhile, South Korea-based LG Electronics plans to showcase the Optimus G2 Android smartphone, with a 5.5-inch screen, and Qualcomm quad-core S4 Prime MSM8974. We’ll be at CES next week and will be anxious to see what sort of hardware LG is cooking up for consumers in the early half of 2013. Moreover, we’re curious to learn if LG will introduce a successor to the Optimus G so quickly. Digitimes   Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Unlocked Huawei Ascend P1 hits Amazon Posted: 03 Jan 2013 09:30 AM PST It has been a long time coming but the Huawei Ascend P1 has finally made its way to the United States. Offered as unlocked handset through Amazon, the $400 phone can be paired with either T-Mobile USA or AT&T. The smartphone runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a 4.3-inch super AMOLED display, 8-megapixel camera, and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. Certainly not top of the line stuff to be sure, however we shouldn’t expect all that much out of a device announced at last year’s CES. Nevertheless, if you’re in the market for something new and unlocked, you can grab the Huawei Ascend P1 for $400 today.   Amazon   Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Sprint reportedly to offer branded prepaid service in late January Posted: 03 Jan 2013 09:08 AM PST Sprint will begin offering its own branded prepaid service in late January, according to a new Android Police report. Set to go live on January 25, ‘Sprint as You Go’ will launch with a pair of basic phones and a pair of smartphones ( LG Optimus Elite and Samsung Victory). Pricing is expected to be $50/month for the former and $70/month for the latter, including unlimited talk, text, and data.   Interestingly, the Samsung Victory is void of the 4G LTE branding that comes with the carrier’s contracted service plan. Also worth noting, it appears none of the current Sprint devices will be made available with the prepaid plans. With T-Mobile and MetroPCS set to merge, we can expect some concerted efforts in the prepaid business segment. Sprint currently offers no-contract options under the Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile umbrellas. One difference between the Sprint branded service from these two ‘rivals’ is that the carrier will allow unlimited data whereas the others will limit speeds at specific thresholds.   Android Police    Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

T-Mobile to carry Nexus 4 in retail stores in January Posted: 03 Jan 2013 06:57 AM PST T-Mobile will begin offering the Nexus 4 in retail locations across the country later this month, according to TmoNews. The LG smartphone has been rather difficult to procure as of late so this is a good sign for those of you still waiting to grab the latest Pure Google experience. It is unclear exactly when the LG Nexus 4 will touch down in retail stores but we can imagine the focus being “sooner rather than later”. We’ll be anxious to see if there are enough units to go around and whether the demand stays high for the Jelly Bean handset.   TmoNews   Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

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