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- U.S.Cellular launches the ZTE Imperial, available for $0.01
- Motorola, now Holo-themed!
- Rumor: Verizon to launch Droid RAZR Ultra and RAZR M Ultra from Motorola
- Is the mysterious XT1056 really the Motorola X?
- Minuum “The little keyboard for big fingers”
- Secure messaging to come to CyanogenMod?
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Developer Edition available for Verizon at $649
- Verizon officially unveiled the Casio G’zOne Commando 4G LTE
- OUYA officially available at retailers, priced at $99
- Sony officially unveils the SmartWatch 2, pricing revealed
- Sony announces the Xperia Z Ultra, a 6.4 inch powerful smartphone
- HP introduces Slate 21 all-in-one Android desktop
- Sony Xperia ZU makes an appearance, looks good!
- CyanogenMod 10.1.0 Stable released!
- Garmin introduces Monterra; An Android powered GPS handheld
- Samsung gives Galaxy users early access to new Jay-Z album with Magna Carta
- Samsung announces pricing and availability for three new Galaxy Tab models
- Imgur releases official mobile app for Android
| U.S.Cellular launches the ZTE Imperial, available for $0.01 Posted: 26 Jun 2013 11:40 AM PDT U.S.Cellular officially released the ZTE Imperial today, a budget friendly Android powered phone for the masses. It comes with a price tag of just $0.01 with a 2-yr contract and an instant rebate, although you can grab the contract-free version for just $299.99. In this price, of course you don’t get Tegra 3 with latest version of Android, but it is enough. It is running on Android 4.1, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, a 4-inch touch screen, 5.0 megapixel camera and a front-facing webcam for video chatting. Also, it comes with a 4G LTE connectivity, making it the 14th 4G device by U.S.Cellular.
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| Posted: 26 Jun 2013 10:53 AM PDT It looks as though Google is making some much needed changes to the Motorola logo, bringing their Holo colors to surround the Original “M” symbol and updating the font and case of the company name. The now all lower-case will be followed by the new tag-line “a Google company.” I’m not a huge fan of Motorola hardware, but this new logo is attractive and I hope that it’s indicative of a revamped design style for their hardware. What do you guys think? Could this be in preparation for the release of the fabled XFON? Let us know in the comments below! The post Motorola, now Holo-themed! appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Rumor: Verizon to launch Droid RAZR Ultra and RAZR M Ultra from Motorola Posted: 26 Jun 2013 10:43 AM PDT Just a little while ago, we saw a leaked shot of an Android smartphone by Motorola, which is probably the Motorola X Phone, but still it is not 100% confirmed. Now @evleaks on Twitter tweeted that “Coming to Verizon: Droid RAZR Ultra, RAZR M Ultra, from Motorola“. This is the first time we have heard about these new Droids, and @evleaks is one of the most legit sources around. They have made such rumored statements in past as well, and they turned out to be true.
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| Is the mysterious XT1056 really the Motorola X? Posted: 26 Jun 2013 07:02 AM PDT Rumors have been flying about the rumored Motorola X, and as the possible August unveiling is fast approaching, we have a little more information on this mysterious device. So far, we know that it will have an estimated 4.7-inche 720p display, a 1.7 GHz Snapdragon chipset, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, will run Android 4.2.2 and include a removable battery. The obvious focus will be on the accompanying features rather than the hardware. To add to all of that, the gang at Phone Arena recently received a picture (see below) of a Motorola XT1056 device being tested on Sprint’s 4G LTE network, and we are thinking it may be the mysterious Motorola X phone (a slight Sprint variant of the AT&T’s XFON that sports “5G” Wi-Fi and NFC.)
Of course this mystery XT1056 device could be some sort of other Motorola unit that's in the works, but we'll go ahead and speculate that we're probably looking at the X phone. Keep checking back between now and August for any other rumored details!
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| Minuum “The little keyboard for big fingers” Posted: 25 Jun 2013 10:05 PM PDT In March 2013 the Minuum team began a campaign on Indigogo.com garnering such interest in their project that just 4 months later they’ve raised almost 900% of their $10,000 goal and delivered a nicely polished beta to their supporters.
Let me preface this review by saying that I am a hardcore Swype user, I have been hooked since it was in closed beta. Having said that, I was very interested in seeing the progression of the Minuum project, more because of the prospect of alternative keyboards (typing on a piece of paper, with a ring, on your skin, etc…) than the touch-screen keyboard itself. This project as a whole could revolutionize text input for wearable technology, which would be great news for those of us who don’t wish to use voice to interact with our devices. The first features you’ll want to take a look at after installing are, “Import Android dictionary” and “Import contacts”
After which you’ll want to hit your normal keyboard set-up options, I recommend enabling the space-bar as swiping right to space seems to slow me down. But check it out and see which way you like it.
To add words to the dictionary you simply tap them in, pausing on each letter for long enough for the pop-up to tell you which letter you’ve selected and then touch the word in the suggestion bar to confirm. If you accidentally add a word, or decide you want to remove a word for any reason, just long-press it in the suggestion bar and a prompt will appear to remove it. There are two ways to type numbers, you can drag up from the key above which the number resides and use the pop-up to select the desired number. Or you can swipe down on the keyboard to switch to the linear num-pad which seems to be spaced out pretty well. I’ve had a lot of success typing long numbers quickly. Lastly we have the gestures, swipe left to right to insert a space without a space-bar, a swipe left and up inserts a line-break, swipe right to left is a backspace and left and up brings up settings. (I haven’t used these very much.)
All-in-all, if you’re a fan of tapping to enter text rather than swiping, and you can force yourself not to care about precision then you will LOVE Minuum. I do like having this much screen real-estate and it is going to be a hard decision whether I’ll turn back to Swype after the review is finished. Although I must say that password entry can be much harder than any traditional QWERTY keyboard. My judgement is, if they incorporate a Swype-style feature, it would be my keyboard of choice, hands down. I highly recommend everyone give it a try. Anyone using it? Anyone excited to try it out? Sound off in the comments below!
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| Secure messaging to come to CyanogenMod? Posted: 25 Jun 2013 07:55 PM PDT Koushik Dutta recently shared of Google+ the possibility of a secure push messaging service which will encrypt messages sent between CyanogenMod users from end-to-end. Design inspired by iMessaging and ignited by recent security concerns. If the quote I’m about to paste isn’t good enough, check out the original post here
I, for one, am very excited to see this come to fruition. What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments below! The post Secure messaging to come to CyanogenMod? appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Developer Edition available for Verizon at $649 Posted: 25 Jun 2013 03:10 PM PDT Back in May, we told you that developer edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is headed towards AT&T and Verizon, and we might see it soon. And guess who won the race? Samsung officially unveiled the developer edition of the famous smartphone for Verizon, and it is available for $649 directly through Samsung’s online store. Everything under the hood is just like the original version, it just comes with unlocked bootloader and no bloatware.
Are you planning to grab the Galaxy S4 Developer Edition, or is it just too heavy on the pocket? Tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: Samsung via AndroidandMe The post Samsung Galaxy S4 Developer Edition available for Verizon at $649 appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Verizon officially unveiled the Casio G’zOne Commando 4G LTE Posted: 25 Jun 2013 02:31 PM PDT Back in 2011, Verizon and Casio officially introduced the G’zOne Commando, a rugged Android powered smartphone. Now after 2 years, Verizon and Casio are back again and this time, it’s known as the Casio G’zOne Commando 4G LTE. Yes, it comes with Verizon’s blazing fast next-gen mobile network support, plus it packs all the good stuff a rugged smartphone should.
Along with that, it comes with G’zWorld app that records your outdoor activities on a map, track your routes, and share your treks. Verizon is planning to make it official on June 27, and it will cost $99 with a 2-yr contract and a $50 mail-in-rebate. Are you planning to grab the new rugged smartphone in town from Verizon? Tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: Verizon The post Verizon officially unveiled the Casio G’zOne Commando 4G LTE appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| OUYA officially available at retailers, priced at $99 Posted: 25 Jun 2013 01:31 PM PDT Last year, OUYA officially made an appearance as the first of its kind Android powered console. It sure stayed as a ‘hot topic’ for several weeks, also the company made sure that their console comes with the latest OS version. Recently, we heard that all major retailers will offer it and it will be available by March 28. Although, after 2 months, the OUYA console is finally available.
OUYA might bring Android in the console war as well. Anyway, are you a console gamer? Are you planning to grab the OUYA? Tell us about it in the comment box below. via: AndroidCentral The post OUYA officially available at retailers, priced at $99 appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Sony officially unveils the SmartWatch 2, pricing revealed Posted: 25 Jun 2013 12:06 PM PDT A few days ago, Sony hinted that a new version of the Sony SmartWatch is on its way. Today, along with the Xperia Z Ultra, Sony officially unveiled the SmartWatch 2 which will grab the attention of all the wristwatch lovers. It features a 1.6 inches with 220 x 176 display resolution. It also offers dust and water resistance, hence it will make a great pair with the Xperia Z. It also has Bluetooth 3.0 and NFC support for easy sharing.
It is said that it will have a long battery life and Sony is claiming that it has “” . According to a tweet by Sony Xperia FR, the SmartWatch 2 will cost €199, so we can assume that it will be available in US around the same price tag as well. Are you planning to grab the Sony SmartWatch 2? Tell us about it in the comment box below Source: Sony, Tweet source: UV The post Sony officially unveils the SmartWatch 2, pricing revealed appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Sony announces the Xperia Z Ultra, a 6.4 inch powerful smartphone Posted: 25 Jun 2013 11:01 AM PDT
So are you planning to grab one or you are more on the Galaxy Note 2 side? Tell us about it in the comment box below. VIA: AC The post Sony announces the Xperia Z Ultra, a 6.4 inch powerful smartphone appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| HP introduces Slate 21 all-in-one Android desktop Posted: 24 Jun 2013 05:01 PM PDT The last time we saw something ‘Android’ from HP, it was back in May when they officially unveiled the HP SlateBook x2, a dual-OS device running on Windows 8 and Android. Now HP is back again, and this time, it is just Android. HP introduces their first ever Android powered all-in-one Android desktop, known as the Slate 21.
Android desktops are becoming a new trend nowadays. First, ViewSonic introduced the Android display and then recently we saw a beautiful all-in-one from Acer, so it can be said that we might see more all-in-one Android desktops in future. Are you interested in Android all-in-one desktops? Tell us about it in the comment box below. Read More: The Next Bench The post HP introduces Slate 21 all-in-one Android desktop appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Sony Xperia ZU makes an appearance, looks good! Posted: 24 Jun 2013 04:10 PM PDT Sony Xperia ZU was recently leaked earlier this month, an Android phablet by Sony, which was rumored to be launched on June 25, which is today. However, still no sign of the it but we got some more leaked pics of the upcoming smartphone. The device is considered as a competitor to the famous Galaxy Note 2, which is dominating the phablet market.
Are you looking forward to the Sony phablet? Tell us about it in the comment box below. via: Android Headlines The post Sony Xperia ZU makes an appearance, looks good! appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| CyanogenMod 10.1.0 Stable released! Posted: 24 Jun 2013 03:22 PM PDT Just moments ago ciwrl posted on the CyanogenMod.org blog that the stable version of CM10.1.0 has been officially released for supported devices! Any devices which weren’t in the release candidate series as well as the Tegra 2 many Exynos based devices are sadly, not in line to receive the stable release. But if you’ve been running RC5 and chomping at the bit to get the stable, head on over to get.cm and get your bacon. Here’s what they say the future looks like until we have a new API over which to drool:
As always, if you’re CM user, don’t forget to consider donating a few bucks at the bottom the the page. Why are you waiting around here, go get some! The post CyanogenMod 10.1.0 Stable released! appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Garmin introduces Monterra; An Android powered GPS handheld Posted: 24 Jun 2013 02:04 PM PDT It has been a long time since we saw anything from Garmin; one of the leading providers of GPS equipments in the world. Today, they officially broke the streak by introducing Garmin Monterra, an Android powered handheld GPS handheld device. It has all the functions of a smartphone, the only thing missing is a cell radio.
It’s a rugged GPS device, featuring specs like 4 inch touchscreen display, 8MP camera with an LED flash which you can use to shoot 1080p video with geo-tagged information, WiFi, Bluetooth, 6GB of storage with a microSD card slot, NFC, 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, UV sensor, and as well as FM Radio. Last but not least, it has a GPS and GLONASS receiver, also it receives weather alerts from NOAA. One of the most exciting features of the Garmin Monterra is that it can run on AA batteries as well, or you can just use the included Li-ion battery pack. With IPX7 waterproof rating, this phone can easily face any hard situation easily. But hold your horses, as the price tag might shake you a bit. Garmin says that it will be available within next few months for $650, so this high-end GPS will cost you an arm or a leg. Anyway, are you a professional hiker or a traveler? Would you prefer buying one? Tell us about it in the comment box below. VIA: AndroidPolice The post Garmin introduces Monterra; An Android powered GPS handheld appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Samsung gives Galaxy users early access to new Jay-Z album with Magna Carta Posted: 24 Jun 2013 12:27 PM PDT
So if you’re a big Jay-Z fan, hit the link below and download the app, before that 1 million user limit is filled up! Download Jay-Z Magna Carta (Google Play) The post Samsung gives Galaxy users early access to new Jay-Z album with Magna Carta appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Samsung announces pricing and availability for three new Galaxy Tab models Posted: 24 Jun 2013 12:13 PM PDT
All three Galaxy Tab 3 devices will launch on July 7th at retail locations including Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Amazon, and more. For those of you who want to have one ready for pickup on launch day, pre-orders open tomorrow. The full press release can be found below. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Portfolio Offers Consumers New Variety and Personalized Experiences for Staying Connected As consumer tablet usage swells, new consumer research shows demand for more choice and Samsung's new 7", 8", and 10.1" tablets deliver RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – June 24, 2013 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today debuted three new tablets as part of the Galaxy Tab 3 family, allowing consumers to choose which tablet suits them best. The 7 inch, 8 inch and 10.1 inch Galaxy tablets offer a range of screen sizes and a suite of experiences built for a broader set of individual and family preferences, making this lineup of tablets ideal for both home and on-the-go uses. The Wi-Fi-enabled Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will be available in three form factors: Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3 10.1., and will be available in the U.S. beginning July 7, with pre-orders starting tomorrow. "Samsung's industry-leading smartphones, Note devices and tablets address consumers' diverse demands and personal preferences," said Nanda Ramachandran, vice president of emerging business at Samsung Telecommunications America. "The Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio offers consumers more options for tablets that serve as their ultimate smartphone companion, the center of home and on-the-go use, and mobile devices packed with content and services." New consumer data* from Forrester Research validates that tablets are quickly becoming a central mobile device for consumers. Specifically, 49 percent of U.S. consumers who own both a mobile phone and tablet prefer the tablet as their primary device to go online. Data from the same Forrester survey further indicates that across 25 types of tablet applications there is no single dominant use of tablets by users. The typical user is more well-defined by their lack of uniformity as evidenced by the fact that they engage in a widely varied mix of five to six different application types in a given month. Only games top the 50 percent threshold for all tablet users – so it is obvious that each consumer is looking for a customized device that fits their personal needs on functionality in addition to size, price, power and connectivity. Whether reading an e-book, engaging on social networks, or allowing the kids to play games, the Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio has something for everyone. "In addition to providing consumers greater variety in terms of size, form factor, price points and experiences, the Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will be widely available for purchase from a multitude of retail channels further reinforcing Samsung's commitment to delivering personal choice to all," said Travis Merrill, vice president of tablet marketing at Samsung Electronics America. Familiar Galaxy Experience The Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio blends the familiar Galaxy family feel in sleek and slim designs with compelling content and services that consumers will want to use in their everyday lives. Created to be the perfect companion to the Galaxy line of smartphones, the Galaxy Tab 3 devices give consumers a seamless transition of content and services between their various Galaxy products. Similar to the Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy smartphones, physical home and capacitive buttons are included. Home Entertainment Hub The Galaxy Tab 3 has various form factors and light-weight builds, which quickly and easily transition into the center of the home. Research shows that 85% of tablet users watch TV while using their tablet, with 41% of them doing this daily.** For this consumer, each Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio device's built-in IR blaster turns the tablets into a universal remote and can activate Samsung's innovative WatchONTM service. This service recommends TV shows and on-demand content, enabling the tablets to function as the hub of the living room and king of second screen consumption. Packed with Content This newest portfolio also makes discovering, accessing and sharing new content, including over 750,000 apps, from the Google Play and Samsung Apps stores even simpler. The Galaxy Tab 3 makes it convenient to stay connected on-the-go, balancing any number of tasks, such as emailing, managing your schedule, social networking, online shopping, reading, playing games and streaming content. In addition, each of the devices in the Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will come with a bevy of content value through pre-loaded content and Galaxy Perks available at www.samsung.com/us/galaxyperks The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is aimed at consumers who are in the market to purchase a portable tablet with all the features and reliability they need to stay connected throughout their daily activities. Built for portability, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 allows users to consume and manage content on-the-go. It is compact enough to easily slide into handbags or a jacket pocket so that consumers on-the-go will appreciate its compact size and lightweight design. The premium Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 product is thin, lightweight, feature-packed and powerful, making it the ideal portable tablet for on-the-go performance. With Samsung's built-in Reading Mode, the Tab 3 8.0 is the perfect e-reader-sized tablet. New for the Galaxy Tab family of devices is Samsung's Multi-Window functionality. Following the popularity of the feature on Note devices, Multi-Window comes to the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0. Offering true PC-like multi-tasking, consumers can use two apps side-by-side, with support up to 20 applications, including Polaris Office, Google Chrome and Facebook. The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 offers a larger HD screen optimized for entertainment – watching movies and playing games. With Samsung's WatchON TV recommendation service, built-in IR blaster and 10.1-inch screen, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 is the new hub of the living room. As a second screen companion and perfect tablet for viewing content and watching movies, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 transforms the ultimate content-consumption device. The latest Galaxy Tab family is also SAFE™ (Samsung for Enterprise), allowing users to work and play with confidence that their photos, emails and contacts are protected. The portfolio also includes expandable memory up to 64GB through a microSD card. This newest family comes in two color options – White and a unique Gold Brown. The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, 8.0 and 10.1 will be available for purchase from major retailers nationwide on July 7 with pre-sales beginning June 25 at Best Buy/Best Buy Mobile, Amazon, Wal-Mart, h.h. Gregg, Office Depot, Toys 'R' Us, P.C. Richard & Son, Fry's, Newegg, Sears and Samsung.com. The Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will be priced at $199, $299 and $399, respectively. The post Samsung announces pricing and availability for three new Galaxy Tab models appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Imgur releases official mobile app for Android Posted: 24 Jun 2013 09:03 AM PDT
Image sharing and browsing just got a whole lot better.. or at least a whole lot more mobile. Imgur, the popular image hosting and sharing service that Redditors and Facebook users love to use, has released an official app for Android. Available in the Google Play Store, the free app provides a simple way for anyone and everyone to view, upload, comment, and share images and galleries. The full press release can be found below. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be looking at puppies in /r/aww. ERMAHGERD: IMGUR OFFICIALLY GOES MOBILE Endless entertainment on the go with new Imgur app JUNE 24, 2013—SAN FRANCISCO—Imgur, the fastest growing image sharing platform on the web, today introduces its first official mobile app. Until now, Imgurians have used their mobile site or unofficial third-party apps built using the Imgur API. The new app delivers the complete Imgur experience, maintaining a clean user interface with access to the entire feature set. Available first for Android devices, the new Imgur app makes it easy to view, upload, share, comment, and engage with all of Imgur's entertaining images on the go. People continue to migrate from traditional entertainment media like TV, and shift attention from social networks like Facebook to outlets that let them consume and share content in new ways, without tying everything they do back to a profile that features and promotes it forever. This trend lines up nicely for the natural evolution of the Imgur experience, which has been moving toward image sharing as a form of entertainment, more like a YouTube for images. To that end, discovering and consuming cool content is a core focus for both the site and for the new app. The user experience is all about finding the newest, most interesting "viral" images, engaging with them, and sharing them with friends. The dynamic nature of the content inspires users to engage frequently, in many cases on a daily basis. Imgur also promises new features in the coming months to aid content creation, and enhance personalization and discovery. "We're really excited to bring Imgurians a mobile tool that makes their Imgur experience better," said Alan Schaaf, founder and CEO, Imgur. "We've seen mobile usage double annually, up from about 7% in January 2011 to 30% at the beginning of this year. The decision to build and release our own app was due to a substantial increase in mobile browser usage over time. We're trying to develop a closer, more intimate relationship with our users and we think people's phones are the best way to reach out and do that." As expected from the Simple Image Sharer, users will see an intense focus on simplicity and usability in the new mobile experience. TL; DR Imgur finally released an Android app! The post Imgur releases official mobile app for Android appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
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