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- Samsung drops Galaxy S 4 source code ahead of release
- HTC One Car app arrives powered by Nuance
- TracFone set to launch four new Android phones by LG
- Google buys Provo’s Fiber network for a dollar – get ready for Google Fiber
- ZTE celebrates delivery of 500 millionth handset
- OUYA confirms over 10,000 developers on board for gaming console
- HTC M4 expected to begin shipping in June
- Vonage Mobile app update adds video calling
- HTC One unlocked and developer editions delayed
- Pantech Perception tipped for an April 25 release
- Lookout talks BadNews, the latest round of Android malware
- Verizon LTE expands in California, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania
- HTC One availability begins with AT&T and T-Mobile
- Fieldrunners 2 launches April 24
- HTC Desire L makes its Taiwan debut packing a 4.3-inch screen
- Google debuts One Today charity app for Android users
- Verizon confirms Galaxy S 4 coming in May
- Facebook brings voice calling feature to Messenger in the US
- Google CEO talks Motorola, Google Now, Glass and more
- Motorola Q1 2013 operating loss tops $271 million
| Samsung drops Galaxy S 4 source code ahead of release Posted: 19 Apr 2013 12:01 PM PDT Get ready and get excited developers, because Samsung has just dropped the kernel source code for their brand new and still unavailable flagship GALAXY S 4 smartphone. Get read for all that Samsung “S” stuff and more. As usual Samsung has dropped the links on their open source page, and they are now available for all.
Samsung didn’t just drop one either, they’ve released all 3 versions this afternoon to their open source repository, and we’re all happy to see it. Obviously this doesn’t do us any good at this exact moment since the device still isn’t readily available and won’t be hitting the streets for a few more weeks in the U.S., but once it does developers will already be ahead of the game. As a reminder, there is three different versions being released and you’ll want to pay close attention to what you choose. GT-I9500, GT-I9505, and lastly SGH-I337M. The GT-I9500 is the Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 8-core smartphone that will be arriving in regions around the world, while the 9505 model is the US and other regions Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 series smartphone. Then the last one is for a few carriers up in Canada.
Being the most popular Android smartphone in the world, the Galaxy S III has a huge developer following and surely the same thing will follow the GALAXY S 4. These kernels will help developers prepare flashable zips and more for all you tweakers, hackers, and people flashing custom ROMs once the device ships. Although we’ll be seeing different kernel source files for each U.S. carrier, but this is a good start. So who’s getting the HTC One this week, or are you still holding true to Samsung? [via Android Police] |
| HTC One Car app arrives powered by Nuance Posted: 19 Apr 2013 11:45 AM PDT Along with news of the HTC One coming available with select US carriers, it looks like we are also seeing some other details on the handset. For example, Nuance has released some details about how they are powering the HTC Car app that is available on the One. The aim here is to allow people to safely use a phone while in the car, of which Nuance has said the app helps keep users “intelligently connected” while behind the wheel.
More to the point though, the HTC Car app will allow users to remain hands-free. Some of the HTC Car app features touch on text-messaging, music and navigation. The hands-free text messaging portion allows users to have incoming text messages read aloud and also reply back without having to pick up or even look at the phone. Simply put, this should help to keep users and perhaps more important, those around the users, quite a bit safer. The HTC Car app, thanks to Nuance, brings support for 20 languages. Comments from Thomas Ho, director, product division, HTC touched on how users “crave connectivity and access everywhere they are” and also went on to talk about how the HTC Car app was “designed to keep consumers connected to people.” We can only hope those choosing to pick up a One will take advantage of the Car app while they are driving. Otherwise, in addition to powering the HTC Car app on the One smartphone, Nuance previously announced a partnership with ZTE. That news came out of CES, back in early January, and included details of functionality similar to that of the One. Basically, ZTE tapped Nuance to power their Car Mode app. [via Business Wire] |
| TracFone set to launch four new Android phones by LG Posted: 19 Apr 2013 11:33 AM PDT For those who still use TracFone we have some good news to report regarding upcoming smartphone options on the carrier. TracFone, one of the nations largest prepaid wireless options is about to get what appears to be 4 new Android smartphones from the folks at LG. The details were leaked earlier today but we’re still looking for the full rundown.
The popular leakster @evleaks has just confirmed that four entry level and mid-range smartphones will be headed to TracFone, they all run Android (sadly some are Gingerbread) and are all being made by LG. The image above reveals four different handsets, but we don’t have details on each specific device. For now the details are still extremely light and all we have is the image above as well as the names of the smartphones. They appear to be about 3.5-inches in size up to 4.0-inches, but that can’t be confirmed. What we do know are names. Clockwise, from top left: Optimus Dynamic, Optimus Extreme, Optimus Quest, and Optimus Ultimate. Most of TracFone’s current devices are quite weak, many aren’t even smartphones, but recently they’ve received attention for carrying the iPhone on Straight Talk in select regions. Now Straight Talk has the iPhone, and TracFone will be getting 4 improved smartphones from LG. We’ll update when we learn more details and specs for these devices. [via 9to5Google] |
| Google buys Provo’s Fiber network for a dollar – get ready for Google Fiber Posted: 19 Apr 2013 11:06 AM PDT As I’m sure many of you already know, earlier this week Google confirmed that they would be launching their next-gen ISP Fiber network in the small city of Provo, Utah. Being just the 3rd location to receive the awesome service, and today we’re getting additional details regarding the acquisition of Provo’s current Fiber network called iProvo.
iProvo and their Fiber network has been around for years, but never fully came to fruition and got moving for the city on a mass scale. Provo, Utah is one of the largest cities in Utah and home to nearly 115,000 people, and is also one of the fastest growing start-up company generating cities in the US. So while many were wondering why Provo? That’s why. The news earlier this week confirmed that the folks from Google have acquired iProvo, the cities current Fiber network, but the details weren’t yet available. Today however it appears that Google got quite the deal. iProvo is worth roughly $39 million but this is more of a deal with the city, than an acquisition. It’s being reported that Google acquired iProvo for just $1 dollar – for legal reasons – and from here on out things will only get better for Provo. According to the AssociatedPress iProvo cost the city $39 million to build and even those who don’t use it still pay $5.35 a month for the service, and the city will continue to pay for it long after Google takes over. But hey, all those in Provo can pay $30 for the installation fee once Google Fiber goes live, and have free basic (but fast) internet service for 7 years. At least that’s Google’s current plan. Reports also state that after infrastructure upgrades and such Google looks to build out and expand the Fiber network further by 2015. Looks like other cities will be coming up quick in Utah. |
| ZTE celebrates delivery of 500 millionth handset Posted: 19 Apr 2013 10:53 AM PDT ZTE has announced their latest device related milestone. They are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their terminals division and the production of the 500 millionth handset. While 500 million is a rather large number, it seems the point they seem to be pushing is that they are the “first Chinese mobile device brand” to reach this milestone. As part of this ZTE had an anniversary event in Bejing and coming as a result, we have some details of future plans.
To begin with, ZTE has they are going to be doing some additional international promotion moving forward. Specifically, ZTE has said they will be promoting the Grand S (pictured above) and the Grand Memo on an international basis “in the near future.” There weren't any specifics as to which markets they would be focusing on though. Other details from the ZTE event revealed how they will be focusing on a “three-pronged strategy” moving forward. This will include a focus on on boutique products as well as branding and marketing. Part of this will include ZTE devoting increased resources on high-end markets such as the United States and Europe. Touching back on the 500 million number and we have also learned how it took ZTE a full 10 years to reach the 100 million mark. In other words, they needed 10 years to do 100 million and then only five years to go from 100 million to 500 million. Furthermore, ZTE also doesn’t seem ready to rest on this milestone and in fact have said they are looking to reach a global top-3 position within three years. [via Business Wire] |
| OUYA confirms over 10,000 developers on board for gaming console Posted: 19 Apr 2013 10:16 AM PDT The popular Android-based gaming console OUYA has been pretty popular lately, and they’re gearing up to release the console nationwide in the coming months. The folks from OUYA have done a great job updating the public and their customers with details, and today they released some great news. OUYA announced over 10,000 developers are on board.
That’s pretty impressive for a small start-up just looking to break into the Android gaming scene. Last month the company behind OUYA confirmed that their developer conference had roughly 8,000 people on board all aiming to build stellar apps and games for the gaming console, and in just one month that number has seen a pretty big increase. So what does this mean exactly? While we can’t expect tons and tons of games out of the gate, with nearly 10,000 developers all working hard to make OUYA a success, it’s likely that we’ll see some awesome titles and extremely popular games arrive for the console. We’re even hearing some partnerships with large publishers and some triple-A game titles will be announced in the coming weeks. OUYA's head of relations, Kellee Santiago, revealed the new stats today, and says that it's quite an accomplishment for the company, especially considering that the console is still in very early stages. Santiago also commented on the fact that Indie developers have the potential for huge success, even over triple-A game titles, as long as it is a quality game. And we’ve been seeing plenty of quality games come from the Indie developer community. Reviews lately haven’t been extremely friendly for the console, but the jury is still out until it hits the market for the public. [via SlashGear] |
| HTC M4 expected to begin shipping in June Posted: 19 Apr 2013 10:10 AM PDT The last we heard on the topic of the HTC M4 came in the form of a set of specs. While that spec list was nearly complete, it is important to remember that we have yet to hear anything direct from HTC in regards to the M4. Basically, that is just to say that we need to take these leaks with a grain of salt. And keeping on that train of thought, it looks like we are now seeing a bit more on the M4.
This latest is coming by way of a DigiTimes report who are citing the unnamed “sources from the upstream supply chain.” Based on details provided, the HTC M4 is going to arrive sporting a metal-allow chassis. It seems these sources have pegged Catcher Technology as being the exclusive supplier here. Perhaps key for those curious as to when the HTC M4 will be released, there is word that shipments will begin in June. Granted, that doesn’t mean the HTC M4 will be available for purchase in June, but assuming these reports prove to be accurate, it does look like HTC will have the M4 available sometime this summer. The remaining details coming from this report suggest that HTC will have an estimated 700,000 units ready. Otherwise, touching on those previously leaked specs and we are expecting a handset that arrives with a 4.3-inch 720p display, dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and Jelly Bean with Sense 5.0. Lastly, the camera setup is expected to include a 1.6 megapixel front-facing camera and an HTC UltraPixel camera on the back. [via DigiTimes] |
| Vonage Mobile app update adds video calling Posted: 19 Apr 2013 09:40 AM PDT Vonage has detailed and released their latest Android app update. This update deals with the Vonage Mobile app and while there are a few notable changes, it looks like the big addition this time around is video calling. The video calls, similar to the regular voice calls are free for those calling another Vonage Mobile user.
Basically, it looks like this Vonage Mobile update brings them just a bit more inline with what we see with Skype. Similarly, the Vonage Mobile video calls are available to be made on a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G cellular connection. The one catch here comes with the device support. Vonage Mobile will work on devices with Android 2.1 or later, however the video calling is supported on Android 2.3 and above. The other additions that have come along with this (v2.1.0) update include voicemail and the ability to invite your Facebook friends to join in on the free calling. This update also brought an improved user interface design and took care of some bugs. Vonage didn’t get into specifics on which bugs were taken care of, however it was said they will continue to fix bugs “based on your feedback.” New changes aside, the Vonage Mobile app allows for up to 3,000 minutes of free calls to US, Canadian and Puerto Rican phone numbers per month. Vonage also compares the cost for international calls with Skype. Based on details provided by Vonage, they say that you can save “70% on calls to other countries when compared with other major mobile carriers, and costs 30% less than Skype.” Those looking to check out the Vonage Mobile app can do so by heading to the Google Play Store using this link. [via phoneArena] |
| HTC One unlocked and developer editions delayed Posted: 19 Apr 2013 08:32 AM PDT HTC began accepting pre-orders for the Developer Edition of the One earlier in the month. Those originally began on April 5 and at that time, the estimated shipping date was shown to be April 19. Flash forward till today, which happens to be the 19th and it looks like users have begun receiving notices from HTC. The catch, these are not shipping notices.
Instead, those who placed a pre-order for the HTC One back in early-April are being greeted with a notice of delay. According to details coming from the email, HTC is claiming there will be a “slight delay” in shipping. This includes the 64GB Developer Edition model as well as the 32GB Unlocked model. The silver lining here is the length of the delay. HTC went on to say these are still expected to arrive “before the end of April” and that when ready to ship, they will be coming by way of overnight delivery. And what seems like a move to keep the users from getting upset, HTC went on to mention how they plan to do everything they can to get the handset shipped “as soon as possible.” In addition to the delay of the Unlocked and Developer Editions of the HTC One, there is also going to be a delay with those free cases. Here, HTC is citing “overwhelming demand” with an expectation of the Double Dib cases arriving in mid-May. Those cases are also said to be shipping “as soon as they’re available.” Device Info
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| Pantech Perception tipped for an April 25 release Posted: 19 Apr 2013 08:00 AM PDT The Pantech Perception is a name we have heard before. Of course, the catch with that is we have yet to hear anything official from Pantech or the expected carrier, which in this case happens to be Verizon Wireless. Instead the Pantech Perception details have include a few leaks along with an FCC filing. Details began leaking back in January, however that FCC filing was discovered towards the end of February.
Putting the previous details aside for a moment and it now looks like we have a potential release date. The date comes by way of @evleaks, who have said rather simply that the Pantech Perception will be “launching April 25th on Verizon.” Given the timing here, April 25 is less than a week away at this point, we suspect an official announcement will be arriving fairly soon. On the flip side though, this could also be a handset that Verizon adds to the available lineup with little fanfare. Basically, that is to say the Perception is not a high-end device. The rumors have shown the Perception as sporting a 4.8-inch (1280 x 720) display and dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor with 1GB of RAM. The FCC filing was light on the specifics, however it did show the Perception as having 4G LTE connectivity. But really, these days it would be more surprising if a Verizon handset didn’t have LTE. The filing did also have a series of images which revealed the handset as having an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera. All said and done, it looks like it is about time for Verizon to come forward with some official release details. |
| Lookout talks BadNews, the latest round of Android malware Posted: 19 Apr 2013 07:32 AM PDT It appears as if another malware scare has come to Android. In this case, Lookout has said they discovered a new malware family which was found to be in 32 different apps. This family of malware has been dubbed BadNews, however coming as a bit of a silver lining, Google has already removed the infected apps.
Basically, that is just to say that while this is something to take note of, there isn’t anything to worry about at this very moment. Of course, things can change and BadNews could return for download. With that in mind, lets get into what these apps were doing. Lookout has said they appear to have been passing themselves off as an innocent, but aggressive advertising network. In reality, they were not so innocent. These apps were said to be sending fake news messages and also prompting users to install other apps and send sensitive information to include device ID and phone numbers. The BadNews apps were also noted as using those fake news messages to promote affiliated apps and also push other types of monetization malware. One of the apps being pushed was AlphaSMS which is a premium rate SMS app. Of these 32 apps that were discovered by Lookout, they were split out between four developer accounts and are believed to have been downloaded a minimum of 2,000,000 times. Or more specifically, based on the stats coming from Google Play, Lookout estimates these were downloaded between 2,000,000 and 9,000,000 times. Aside from the potential for damage from what has already been mentioned here, Lookout further talked about how BadNews presents a “significant development in the evolution of mobile malware.” The reason as to why this is said to be a significant development is because BadNews used a server to delay its behavior, which was why they were able to reach so many users before being discovered. Bottom line here, using some caution and common sense when installing apps should be a given, however it may also be a good idea to run some sort of malware scanner. [via Lookout Blog] |
| Verizon LTE expands in California, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:56 AM PDT We have been seeing quite a bit of LTE expansion from AT&T as of late and it looks like we now have some news coming from Big Red. In this case, Verizon Wireless has announced their latest round of new and expanded 4G LTE coverage. This latest touches on markets across several states to include California, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Beginning first with the new markets. These include El Centro, California; Fort Dodge, Iowa; Middlesboro/Harlan and Paducah, Kentucky and East Liverpool, Ohio. Shifting over to the expanded coverage and we have Bedford County and Huntingdon County, both of which are in Pennsylvania. This round of 4G LTE expansions also comes with some additional coverage for those in Ohio. The Ohio expansions include Cambridge and Senecaville as well as areas of Northeast Ohio. The northeast coverage includes parts of Toledo, Cygnet, Luckey, Archbold, Delta, Pioneer and Ridgeville Corners as well as Swanton, Ft. Jennings, Cairo, Leipsic, Benton Ridge, Mt. Cory and Rawson. Coming with this latest round of expanded and new coverage, Verizon Wireless has said they now have LTE service available for 287 million people and across 491 markets. Perhaps a bit more telling though, the Verizon LTE coverage is now available in 95 percent of the current Verizon 3G footprint. [via Verizon Wireless] |
| HTC One availability begins with AT&T and T-Mobile Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:32 AM PDT Though some users may have been able to grab an HTC One from AT&T a bit ahead of schedule, the official availability actually begins today. In fact, HTC has come forward with some release news for the One. The handset is available with AT&T and can also be found with various retail outlets.
According to HTC, the One will be available by way of Best Buy, Radio Shack, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, Costco, Car Toys, HSN.com and Amazon.com. In addition, the One will also be available direct from HTC. As for AT&T, they have the handset available in the 32GB and 64GB model and at this time, both are available only in Glacier silver. AT&T will also have the HTC One available in black, however that version is not expected to arrive for another few weeks. The black HTC One will be available with AT&T in the 32GB and 64GB variant and as a reminder, AT&T has the exclusivity on the 64GB model. Shifting over to T-Mobile and they are offering the 32GB model of the One in silver. T-Mobile is also further temping users with a limited time offer of a car dock.
Availability aside, those choosing to go with AT&T can expect to pay $199.99 or $299.99 on a two-year agreement and those choosing to go with T-Mobile can expect a downpayment of $99.99 with another 24 payments of $20. Regardless of which carrier you pick to go with, we have a few HTC One reviews that may be of benefit and for those, just venture into the Story Timeline below. Device Info
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| Fieldrunners 2 launches April 24 Posted: 19 Apr 2013 04:42 AM PDT If you’ve been on the lookout for new game for your Android device, Fieldrunners 2 will launch for Android users next week on April 24. That means the tower defense game will be available on Google Play next Wednesday. The game was previously made available for PC gamers via Steam and on the iPhone where it proved very popular.
It’s been over six months since the game launched on other platforms and many Android users have been clamoring to get the game on their own device. The developer of the game, Subatomic Studios, says that the game is built on a new game engine that is designed specifically for it. The developers say that the new game engine allowed them to make a very polished port it feels completely at home on Android devices. Fieldrunners 2 is a true tower defense game and allows users to build mazes with powerful weapons to defend their world from invading fieldrunners. Players will be able to call in airstrikes, set explosive traps, and use other weapons to destroy enemies and protect their world. The game has over 20 new levels. The levels will have players playing across grass fields, deserts, cities, and a volcanic lair. One of the stranger weapons available in the game is a tower that launches beehives. The game promises a revolutionary AI that allows each enemy to create a dynamic and realistic path through the battlefield. The game will feature several play styles including puzzle, sudden death, and time trial. [via Joystiq] |
| HTC Desire L makes its Taiwan debut packing a 4.3-inch screen Posted: 19 Apr 2013 04:33 AM PDT HTC has unveiled a modest new smartphone called the Desire L in Taiwan. HTC left out a few of the things we want to know about the device, such as exactly how much it will cost and when it will be available. However, HTC does offer up all the specifications for us to check out.
We know the device will be offered in pink, white, or black colors. It will feature a 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 480 x 800. The processor under the hood will be a 1 GHz dual core unit and the smartphone will run Android. HTC doesn’t say specifically what flavor of Android will be used, but whichever version it is, it will use HTC Sense. The smartphone uses a microSIM card and has 1 GB of RAM. Internal storage for the smartphone is 4 GB, but some of that storage space is taken up with software preloaded on the device. The phone has a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The phone measures 128 x 66.9 x 8.9 mm and weighs 118 g. It operates on HSPA/WCDMA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks. The phone has a five-megapixel camera on the back it can record 720p resolution video and still shots. It also has integrated GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. [via Engadget] |
| Google debuts One Today charity app for Android users Posted: 19 Apr 2013 04:24 AM PDT If you’re the sort of person who likes to donate a little bit of money to worthy causes, Google has a new charity app you might want to check out. The app is called One Today and is designed to make it easy for you to donate a dollar to various causes each and every day. The point of the application is to provide all the details you need to decide if you want to support a cause in one place.
Each day, the app will highlight a different cause trying to raise money and you can donate a buck. As of now, the application isn’t broadly available and you can only get access via an invitation. You can request an invitation through Google.com/onetoday. Google routinely tests applications like this as invitation only offerings before rolling them out broadly. There is no indication at this point when Google might rollout the application of more users. While the application is available on invite only basis, it is only for Android users. However, once the app rolls out to a broad range of users Google will offer it for multiple smartphone platforms including the iPhone, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry devices. Google is also allowing nonprofit organizations to register to have their own project featured on the application. The maximum donation users can make via the app for each project is only a dollar. However, the application will allow those who donate a dollar to invite their friends to donate more so the organization can raise more money. [via SlashGear] |
| Verizon confirms Galaxy S 4 coming in May Posted: 18 Apr 2013 04:03 PM PDT We all know it’s coming, but it is when and for how much we are still waiting on. Today after leaving everyone hanging it appears that Verizon Wireless has officially confirmed the Samsung GALAXY S 4 will be coming to Verizon, and coming in May. We’ve seen a few leaks claiming a late May launch, and now all we need is the exact day and a pre-order page.
Ever since Samsung announced the GALAXY S 4 we’ve received information from most carriers. Earlier this week AT&T and T-Mobile confirmed pre-order dates, pricing, and more, and Verizon was completely silent. Today Verizon took to Twitter to confirm the flagship device is coming, but we still don’t really know anything of importance. The image above is all they had to say. Simply stating that the smartphone would be arriving in May, but leaves us all hanging by saying more details will be coming soon. How soon is the question. Today Verizon sent out “special announcement” invites for May 22nd at CTIA, but we have a feeling they’ll announce the release date sooner than that. Earlier this month a leaked document hit the web from Staples, claiming that Verizon would be last to the bandwagon and won’t be releasing the GALAXY S 4 until May 30th. Almost a full month after AT&T. For now that’s just a rumor, but hopefully Big Red gives us an official date soon. Stay tuned and in the meantime check out our Galaxy S 4 hands-on coverage. [via Twitter] Device Info
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| Facebook brings voice calling feature to Messenger in the US Posted: 18 Apr 2013 03:50 PM PDT Recently the folks from Facebook have been pretty busy. With things like Facebook Home, chat heads, the HTC first “Facebook Phone” and now this. Today it looks like Facebook is rolling out voice calling for those in the U.S. using their messenger application. The feature is called VoIP (voice over IP) and will work with your data connection, or using Wifi for free calls.
This feature actually arrived for iOS in January, and rolled out to Canada last month, but today Facebook is bringing full and free voice calling to Facebook Android users here in the United States. Now you can call that friend that keeps posting his gym workouts on Facebook and tell him to stop, or call Grandma and tell her Happy Birthday. All for free! It’s pretty simple and you can try it yourself right now. As long as you have the Facebook Messenger app installed just select a friend, tap the (i) button on the top right, and you’ll get to a page that will allow you to directly call them with Facebook Messenger, or even their mobile number. Pretty neat right? The ringing noise is a bit irritating, but we’ll live with it. As expected, this is free calling over WiFi but if you’re on a data connection this can use your data and thus get you charges from your carrier if you go over your data limit. We know many of you love (and hate Facebook) so if you’re interested give it a try today and let us know what you think. The quality is decent, but that will surely improve over time. Get the app below if you don’t have it already. [via Play Store]    |
| Google CEO talks Motorola, Google Now, Glass and more Posted: 18 Apr 2013 03:31 PM PDT Today Google hosted their annual earning reports for Q1 2013, and we’ve been getting all sorts of information about revenues, how much Motorola lost this quarter, and now things are turning towards products. If you’re listening along Google’s CEO Larry Page might not sound excited by his calm, almost sleepy voice, but he had some good things to say about plenty of upcoming products.
During the earnings report Google’s CEO Larry Page had a few interesting comments specifically about Motorola, and echoed similar comments from Eric Schmidt earlier this week about the level of excitement the company has for their new smartphones. Basically he confirms they are excited about the future of Motorola, and stated there are two key areas of innovation that Motorola is going to nail. That being battery life, and durability. Page had this to say:
Then Google’s CEO turned his attention to a few things we use daily, as well as something we all wish we used daily. That being Google Glass. In regards to Glass Larry confirmed developers will be getting them by the thousands in the coming days, but when asked about the $1,500 price he didn’t have anything further to share. Confirming that was a developer only price, and wouldn’t reveal what we might expect to pay at retail. However, Larry is extremely excited about the potential and true next-gen possibilities with Google Glass and also made this comment.
We’d love to share those chills, but we haven’t used them yet. Make it happen Google! Then Larry followed up by making a few quick comments about Google Now, voice search, and other things but surprisingly Google+ wasn’t talked about too much. He’s excited about how impressive Google Now is, and how far it has come in the short time available. Being able to find directions to the nearest pharmacy instantly, without typing, is something special and those types of features will only continue to improve. Larry Page mentioned “voice search momentum” hinting towards the fact that it’s finally picking up steam and everyone’s using it, which leads us to believe Google Now will be a huge part of Android Key Lime Pie and their Google I/O developer event. It’s safe to say Google Now is the future of Android, and Glass — once again. Google’s CEO ended on a note that they aren’t worried about making money with Google Glass, not yet at least. Stating they are successful with advertising, and getting people information in a fast an efficient manor. Everything else will work itself out. We can’t wait for Google I/O and are dying to get our hands on Glass, see more of Google Now, and what Android Key Lime Pie has to offer. Stay tuned for a busy month or two guys! |
| Motorola Q1 2013 operating loss tops $271 million Posted: 18 Apr 2013 02:30 PM PDT Today in case you didn’t notice, Google is hosting their Q1 2013 earnings report where we’re hearing all sorts of interesting details and sales reports. While Google rang in roughly $14 billion in revenue, the folks from Motorola aren’t doing quite as good. Q1 2012 Motorola reported an operating loss of $121 million, but this year it has increased to $179 million. A little bit of a black hole Google is hoping to change.
It isn’t all bad news here though for Motorola. According to the details and reports being released by Google this afternoon Motorola did see an overall Q1 2013 revenue that reached $1.02 billion. Above we mention two different numbers for Motorola, and that’s because there is two different sets of numbers to look at here. Their GAAP operating loss was $271 million for Q1, but the number that is important (and being compared to last years $121m) is the Non-GAAP which shows an operating loss of $179 million. So Motorola Mobility had a non-GAAP operating loss year-over-year that increased roughly $58 million. That’s certainly not good news but that doesn’t reflect exactly how well they are or aren’t doing. So while Google actually had $3.48 billion of profitable income and over $14 billion in revenue, Motorola still seems to be lowering their numbers a little bit. With the talk lately that Motorola Mobility will be bringing some stunning new smartphones and next-gen devices to the streets hopefully things will change. We’re expecting some details and comments related to Android and Motorola specifically and will report back once we hear more. Hit the links below for more earnings details, and some recent Motorola rumors that could help turn around these numbers in the coming months. [via Google] |
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