Friday, January 11, 2013

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Google opens Chrome for Android Beta channel

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 02:35 AM PST

Chrome for Android BetaAs part of its “release early, release often” philosophy, Google has now opened a Beta channel to allow it to release early versions of Chrome for Android. Google has had Beta and Dev channels for Chrome on PCs since the early days of its development. The new Android channel will allow keen users to try out new features, on their phones and tablets, along with those who use the Beta versions of Chrome for Mac, Windows and Linux.

The first version to hit the Beta channel is based on Chrome 25. You can download version 25.0.1364.8 from Google Play. The good news is that you can install both Chrome and Chrome Beta side by side on the same device. Google notes that you need to use the direct link to get the Beta as it won’t show up using the search function in Google Play.

The new Beta has a number of significant improvements over the current “stable” version of Chrome including better HTML5 support and JavaScript performance. However, using the Beta version won’t be without trial or tribulation. Google is already warning users of Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S devices that performance can be sluggish. Also the app can freeze on devices with certain versions of the Qualcomm GPU driver.

But, don’t despair, this is what being a Beta tester means! Google will be updating the Beta regularly and it recommends that you check the "Auto-update apps" checkbox to make sure you get the updates as quickly as possible.

Have you tried the Beta? If so then please let me know what you think about it.

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Ford OpenXC makes it possible for Android apps to access car sensor data

Posted: 11 Jan 2013 01:01 AM PST

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Location-based services have made it possible for smartphone users to navigate and find establishments right from their smartphones. Building on the success of apps like Google Maps, Waze and the like, Ford Motors is improving on the way smartphones communicate with the car, which can open up all sorts of possibilities.

At CES 2013, Ford has released the Ford OpenXC SDK for Android developers. The SDK was designed to allow access to a car’s sensor data.

This is the second developer tool released by Ford. It had earlier released the SYNC AppLink API for smartphones, which is a proprietary feature of Ford cars that allow the driver to access their smartphone features hands free. The API was released as an open-source tool for anyone to use and develop.

The open-source OpenXC SDK on the other hand, will allow developers to write apps which make use of a car’s sensor data. By using the CAN bus, only data can be accessed from the car’s microchip. Other embedded tools and services that actually run the car are not accessible. This ensures that vehicles could not be hacked through tools created using OpenXC.

Among other things, Ford expects developers to create apps that would enhance the user experience. Car data like gas consumption, GPS info and vehicle speed can be read by an app and then presented or consumed in different ways on the phone. Another possible app could be then created from collecting these data, and sending them to a central database. This data can then be mined for comparison and study.

For the most part, the vehicle data would contribute to the increasingly-popular trend in mining “big data” as information from each trip is pooled together. This can give authorities, manufacturers (Ford, in this case, or even other brands), marketing professionals, or any other stakeholder, a better understanding of the user and car. This data can be used to improve the user experience with the introduction of more innovative car features, as well as improve road safety.

In terms of fuel consumption, developers can present the car data in a way that helps the driver drive with better mileage in mind. For instance, common knowledge has it that fast acceleration from a standing start would consume more gas, but presenting actual data would emphasize this and might make the driver go easier on the pedal.

The launch might be an indication that Ford wants to entice developers and other car manufacturers, into a more collaborative environment, where user’s feedback can more easily be translated to hardware and software innovations.

Ford understands that releasing OpenXC is also opening up endless possibilities for apps, which include not just data mining, collaboration, and improved user experience, but also access to wireless networks, communication between vehicles, data sharing, vehicle performance monitoring, energy efficiency, and so on. Vehicle data means different things to different people. For the developer, the fun really starts when this API is coupled with other APIs to create a synergistic application. In terms of social media, it can also be used to log in, or post automatically, like a game status posting, or checking in through location-apps like Foursquare.

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Sony’s Xperia ZL to head to Canada soon

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 09:40 PM PST

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With some of the bigger names opting not to announce their flagship smartphones at CES 2013, Sony Mobile took the opportunity to unleash the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, the company's pair of 5-inch 1080p phones.

Unlike the Xperia Z, Sony said that the ZL will only be released in "selected markets", one of which has now been confirmed to be Canada.

The confirmation was posted by Sony Canada on its Twitter page. The tweet, which we've embedded above, doesn't specifically mention when the phone will land in Canada, but from the first press release we know that it's expected to be sometime in the first quarter of the year.

The specs of the Xperia ZL include the aforementioned 5-inch full HD Reality display, a quad-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD support, 13MP rear camera with HDR recording, 2MP front camera, 2,370mAh battery (non-removable), HSPA+/LTE, and Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

The Xperia ZL is thicker (9.8mm VS 7.9mm) and slightly heavier (151g VS 146g) than its Z cousin. If you haven’t already done so, check out the mouth-watering Xperia ZL videos that Sony has uploaded.

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LG Optimus G gets Jelly Bean 4.1.2 in South Korea

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 08:24 PM PST

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LG might be making a big splash in the Android smartphone marketplace today with the Google Nexus 4, but the Korean company is not forgetting those who have the late-2012 flagship LG Optimus G, with a Jelly Bean 4.1.2 release for users.

The LG Mobile site has announced the release of Jelly Bean for the following models:

  • LG-F180S (SK Telecom)
  • LG-F180K (KT)
  • LG-F180L (KG U+)

While this Korean release might not really be applicable to Optimus G users in the rest of the world, we’d like to think that updates for other countries and carriers are likely to be just around the corner. Remember, though, that Android smartphone updates are highly carrier-dependent. For one, this is due to the differences in technologies employed by carriers. But of course, the bigger concern here is that carriers often want to add in their customizations, often called crapware or bloatware from among the enthusiast community.

This is why Nexus-branded smartphones are great. They not only give you that pure Google experience, but you can also expect timely updates, which are independent of carrier.

LG launched its Optimus G line in September 2012 as a flagship model. Even mere months after, fans of the brand have been hoping for an upgrade at CES this year, with the rumored Optimus G2, but sadly that did not materialize. LG focused more on its other consumer electronics products at CES, particularly its television sets. But of course, there’s still the Mobile World Congress in February, which might be a more apt trade show to launch or feature new products.

Are you excited for the Optimus G2? Or is the prospect of a Jelly Bean upgrade just as good?

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How Sprint is preparing the National Mall for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 03:13 PM PST

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The 2013 Presidential Inauguration is just 11 days away and everyone is getting prepared. The Secret Service will be preparing security, food and drink vendors will be picking strategic spots, and Sprint will be trying to make sure everyone gets cell service. It may not seem like an issue, but a million people taking pictures of Barack Obama with a burrito and posting it to Instagram is going to cause some network strain.

It has been estimated that around 700k people will be showing up to Washington DC for the Inauguration and that’s not including the people who already live there. That means that cell towers are going to be working overtime to make sure everyone gets a signal. Since everyone will be at the National Mall watching the president speak, those towers are going to be hit the hardest.

Sprint’s plan is to increase the signal strength in that area. They will be using COWs, or Cell sites On Wheels, in the Air and Space Museum and other areas along with in-house repeaters at the Capital Hilton, Washington Marriott Wardman Park, and The Mayflower Renaissance. Together, these should help increase data and voice signals pretty dramatically.

Is Sprint putting down all this hardware actually going to help?

It should help quite a bit, but customers in the area shouldn’t expect too much. According to Android Central, voice capacity has been boosted 25% and data by 37%. However, we are talking nearly three quarters of a million people all piling into one area. Voice calls and data will probably get through, but speeds probably won’t amaze anyone.

One has to give Sprint some credit, though. They have been working on this since April of 2012. Since most of their workers are trying to get their LTE network live all over the country, we imagine Sprint didn’t have a lot of people left over to work on this. It’s probably why they started so soon. Will Sprint’s hardware help or will there still be a pretty bad cell problem come January 21?

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DOJ, USPTO slam companies for improper use of standards-essential patents in asking for sales bans

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 02:47 PM PST

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In light of recent developments on the patent wars, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are in talks to lay the groundwork on the increasing tactic of seeking injunctions for competitors’ products using standards-essential patents as basis. These "exclusion orders" are meant to keep competitors from improperly using one’s own intellectual property. But the government agencies in this regard say tech companies are using their patents in tactics that are unfair, and anti-competition.

Lately, the biggest cases of intellectual property infringement involves Apple against Samsung (mostly as a proxy for Android, being the most successful Android manufacturer to date), and the patents owned by Google. The results of the cases are unpredictable and may have far-reaching effects on the companies concerned as well as the industry and business environment.

In Apple’s case, it won its landmark case against Samsung, basically saying that Samsung copied from Apple. The accusations stemmed from the processes which Apple owned and were used in the manufacture of iPhone parts, which have turned up as part of Samsung phones. The current crop of IP related lawsuits, however, are turning out to become constricting to competition and innovation.

The lawsuits that stem from standard essential patents are said to give the owner undue competitive advantage. If the IP owner wants the technology to be adopted as a standard, the technology has to be licensed with FRAND terms: the licensee has to have "free, reasonable and non-discriminatory" use. Any contract condition which hinders or handicaps the licensee is in violation of this condition. The DOJ and USPTO’s discussions aim to ensure that the FRAND conditions for essential patents are followed.

Besides the DOJ and the USPTO, clarifying things and telling competitors not to use an exclusion strategy involving FRAND patents would also help the courts and regulators. In this case, exclusions refer to items in a contract which are not included with the use of a technology. It would also help consumers as it would promote competition and will hopefully end up with better products for the market. As an example, if an OEM were to invent a 5G protocol, the company can lay claim to it as proprietary technology and limit licensing such that the inventing company has an advantage. However, if the 5G technology were to become a part of the standards, then any such restrictions and exclusions would be in violation of the FRAND clause.

When a technology has become an accepted standard, licensing also becomes standard. The concept of fair play is part of the licensing agreement. There is no threat of a sales ban or manufacturing ban of any kind. Any deviation from a standard FRAND licensing can be considered as anti-competitive.

Of course, if a company does not want to sign up for a license agreement, or if they refuse an offer for licensing, they would have to use some other like technology in order to have the same functionality. It can be proprietary or part of the standards, it can even be under an Open License agreement. That is the risk that any company has to take.

These regulatory and enforcement agencies were not created to be active participants in the marketplace. These are supposed to be watchdogs, and act more as arbiters or referees. Like any game, spectators would not want to see the outcome decided by the referees. Instead, the game should be played by the players with as little intervention as possible from the referees, which is precisely what the DOJ and USPTO want to see.

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Titanium Gray Galaxy S3 now available at T-Mobile stores

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 02:42 PM PST

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Six days ago, we first brought you news that T-Mobile would be offering the Titanium Gray Samsung Galaxy S3. They would be replacing the 16GB Pebble Blue variant with the Titanium Gray Galaxy S3 while still offering the 32GB version of the Pebble Blue. For those who have been waiting, the wait is now over.

According to TMo News, stores and retailers have already gotten the device into inventory and have begun selling it. As you can see from the picture above, it’s available online as well. As reported, none of the Pebble Blue variety will be available in store anymore, but the 32GB will be available online.

T-Mobile has confirmed that this isn’t a LTE-ready version of the Galaxy S3. It’s a 42Mbps HSPA+ device, so when T-Mobile starts rolling out its LTE, this phone will be left behind. It should still get HD voice calling, though.

Is the Titanium Gray Galaxy S3 worth buying?

If you absolutely have to have this phone in this color, then no amount of logic will change your mind. However, there are some things to bear in mind. The Galaxy S4 is right around the corner, for instance. Also, T-Mobile is projected to have LTE to 100 million of its customers by mid 2013. The Galaxy S3 can’t use LTE and, obvioulsy, it isn’t a Galaxy S4. So if you’re shopping for a new smartphone and want the best, it’s probably a better idea to wait a few months for the newer stuff.

Is T-Mobile going to sell a bunch of these, or is it too little too late now that the Galaxy S4 and LTE are on the way? Let us know your thoughts.

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ASUS Padfone 2 Review

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 01:40 PM PST

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In a world dominated by Samsung, the Asus Padfone 2 stands out. Samsung phones are without a doubt, still the cream of the crop. But the last year saw many other Android manufacturers producing increasingly better phones. Asus was one of the smaller Android manufacturers that make great strides through its hardware.

From this review of the Asus Padfone 2, one thing is absolutely clear. If ever there's going to be a manufacturer who has the capability to take down Samsung, Asus has got to be it.

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The Asus Padfone 2 is an engineering marvel, not because it's both a phone and a tablet, but because this is one device done right. The first Padfone was nothing more but a tiny ripple in the ocean, but the second generation of Asus’s product has changed so much. And, although Asus has probably not sold as many phones as they might have desired, their innovation and courage are worthy of respect.

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ASUS Padfone 2 Specifications

Padfone 2 Phone

  • Size: 137.9 x 69 x 9mm
  • Weight: 135g
  • OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (Jelly Bean in January 2013)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz, Adreno 320 graphics
  • Display: 4.7-inch (1280×720) Super IPS+, 312ppi
  • RAM: 2GB LPDDR2
  • Storage: 32GB
  • Camera: 13MP rear, 1.2MP front
  • Sensors: G-sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, e-compass
  • Battery: 2140mAh Li-Polymer (non-removable)
  • Networks: WCDMA 900/2100MHz, LTE 800/1800/2600MHz, HSPA+
  • Wireless: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, A-GPS & GLONASS

Padfone 2 Station

  • Display: 10.1" (1280×800 WXGA), IPS, 149ppi
  • Camera: 1MP front camera
  • Battery: 5000 mAh

Build quality

The Asus Padfone 2 evokes a certain kind of confidence. It's sturdy and solid, unlike Samsung's somehow flimsy Galaxy S3. The aluminium frame gives the user a sense of durability unlike any other Android phone, and you just know it will survive a drop.

Case in point, during a media launch of the Padfone 2 here in Kuala Lumpur, an Asus spokesperson accidentally dropped their Padfone 2 on the floor. The phone survived unscathed. Thanks to that aluminum frame, the Padfone 2 will take an immense amount of punishment before breaking, which is not something you can say about more popular competitors.

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Battery life and display

One thing I particularly like about the Asus Padfone 2 is the long battery life. My Samsung Galaxy S3 generally lasts me about 14 hours a day on moderate usage, while the Padfone 2 lasts me more than 24 hours. That is by any standards, a really long battery life. However, the Padfone 2 has a non-removable battery, and this means that, once the battery is empty, you're either stuck with using the Padfone 2 Station for a long time or you're hunting for a wall charger (which uses an Asus 13-pin dock connector).

Overnight charging will bring your Padfone 2 & Padfone 2 Station battery to 100%, which is more than enough for most people, even road warriors.

That said, the Super IPS+ display really does stretch the battery as compared to an AMOLED screen. The display of the Padfone 2 is brilliant; at the minimum brightness, it is as bright as an AMOLED screen on 50% brightness, which makes a lot of sense for color accuracy.

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Performance  and benchmarks

The Asus Padfone 2 has a quad-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor under its hood and scores about 7500 on the Quadrant benchmark. Not only is this score impressive, it also puts the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 to shame.

I find the scores  obtained by the Padfone 2 extremely surprising, considering that it runs Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box (Jelly Bean promised to arrive in January 2013).

But it’s not just benchmark scores — the Asus Padfone 2 also walks the talk. The interface of the device is absolutely smooth, both in phone and in tablet mode. For some reason, it felt to me that Asus had Project Butter nailed at the Ice Cream Sandwich level.

App switching is a breeze thanks to the 2GB of LPDDR2 RAM that Asus has put on the Padfone. It is by far, the smoothest device I have seen and used. It could be the way the launcher was designed, but that alone is good enough to create a lasting impression and respect for the device.

User Interface

As far as the user interface of the Padfone 2 is concerned, it does feel Pure Google. Although it is not, every element about it screams a very Pure Google appearance and functionality. This means that getting used to this device will take some time if you're switching from a HTC or a Samsung.

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Camera

The Asus Padfone 2 has a massive 13MP rear camera. This camera unit is supposedly a Sony part, and is a 5 element lens with f/2.4 aperture with BSI sensor. I do like the photos taken with this camera, particularly the low light shots. The 5 element lens do cut down a lot of unwanted light flares and does the job well.

Nevertheless, I am unconvinced that this is any better than the 8MP camera on the S3 or the Note 2. Surprisingly, photos taken with a Galaxy S3 and Note 2 (strangely) look much better than the ones taken with the Padfone 2.

Unfortunately, he phone camera automatically scales down to 5MP when docked in the Padfone 2 Station. This seriously limits the full potential of the camera in tablet mode.

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Unlike the S3 or Note 2, the Padfone 2 is a straight up shooter. It doesn't carry many modes like Samsung's “best photo”, but the Padfone can burst up to 100 shots at 6 per second, which is faster than the S3 or Note 2.

Padfone 2 Station

Apart from being an awesome tablet, the Padfone 2 Station is also a battery tank for the Padfone 2. On its own, the Padfone 2 Station does nothing, but with the Padfone 2, it allows users to switch to tablet mode.

The ability to use your phone as a tablet is really powerful. It's not just something that lets you impress your friends. Having more real estate for work and entertainment really makes this device something to lust after.

That said, it can be “complicated” to manage your apps in phone mode as many of your apps will not scale and adopt the tablet format when the Padfone 2 is docked in the station. Other times, it is quite frustrating to see that some apps don't scale, or sometimes “lose” tablet full screen when the app is updated in the Play Store. For example, the YouTube app, once updated from the Play Store will no longer be able to play videos full screen in Padfone 2 Station mode.

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This can be quite frustrating if it happens to every app that gets a new update. Granted, this could be something that Google messed up, but from the YouTube app comments it does seem that even Asus Transformer tablets are having the same issue. Such a problem might just deter consumers away, as it would require extreme apps micromanagement to use the tablet.

Your homescreen on the phone also doesn't transfer over to tablet mode, forcing you to micromanage your phone and tablet homescreens separately. It would be nice if there were a feature that would give you access in both modes.

Padfone 2 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Fast and smooth even in Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Great battery life
  • Tablet mode has great speakers
  • Decent camera
  • More screen real estate with Padfone 2 Station
  • A very Google-like Android
  • Extremely durable

Cons:

  • Some apps fail to switch to tablet mode (despite correct setup)
  • Some updated apps loses fullscreen/tablet mode
  • No option to carry over phone homescreen to tablet mode
  • Somehow expensive as a one off purchase
  • Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Lacking features in the OS
  • No expandable memory

Conclusion

The Padfone 2 seems like a great device. Getting the Padfone 2 could mean huge savings for users who need both a phone and a tablet. However, the software doesn't offer much edge to those who are new to Android. Those who love the Pure Google experience might love this device.

Make no mistake, this is a huge leap from the original Asus Padfone. However, as polished as the Padfone 2 is, it isn't exactly feature packed as I had hoped it to be. What it lacks in software, though, it does make up very well in hardware.

At the end of the review, this Asus experience has left me with a positive feeling. The Padfone 2 fully convinced me of one thing – if ever there’s gonna be an Android manufacturer to take on Samsung, it’s not gonna be HTC or Sony or LG, it’s gonna be Asus.

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Gamestick pulled from Kickstarter temporarily, PlayJam working to resolve issue

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 11:42 AM PST

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Earlier today Gamestick was pulled off of Kickstarter out of nowhere, due to a possible intellectual property issue. The good news is that PlayJam has responded clarifying that this is a temporary issue and that they are working to resolve the problem.

As it turns out, Kickstarter’s reason for taking down the page had nothing to do with the design of the Gamestick or anything to do with the Android gaming system’s hardware. The problem was actually due to a promo video that had a game shown on it that they apparently didn’t have permission to show.

Here’s the official message clearing up the matter from Gamestick’s Facebook page:

This IP issue has NOTHING to do with our design or product! It’s a small snag in one of our promo videos demonstrating a game that was exposed without clearance. An oversight and one that we’re editing in the video now. We’ll get back up and running hopefully as soon as possible.

Thanks, everyone, for your support and understanding!

Love,
GameStick

While this was probably a bit of a scare for those that had already pledged to the project, the good news is that it doesn’t seem to be anything major and is being resolved.

What do you think of the Gamestick, interested in it or not? Conversely, how do you feel it compares to alternatives like the Ouya?

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CES 2013: Archos debuts four more tablets under the Titanium series

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 10:43 AM PST

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The Archos product development department must have been working some serious overtime recently, as the company revealed four new tablets at CES 2013 on top of the two they showed off earlier.

The Titanium line seems to be the Platinum’s little brothers, coming in dual-core CPU and quad-core GPU variants, rather than the quad-core CPU and eight-core GPU behemoths which power the Platinum tablets. The dual-core processor will be clocked at 1.6GHz, but there’s no information on how much power will be packed into the graphics chip yet. All four devices which make up the Titamium family will come with 1080p video decoding, multitouch screen support, Android 4.1 and Archos Media Center applications installed as default.

The only dividing factor between these four tablets is the difference in screen sizes. The Archos 70 Titanium will be a 7-inch tablet priced at $119 and aimed at taking down the likes of the Kindle Fire. Then there’s the 8-inch Achros 80, which Archos claims it offers a similar user experience to the iPad mini. There’s no denying that it certainly looks the part, and for the price it will surely give Apple a run for the money.

Archos also has larger 10.1- and 9.7-inch Titanium variations priced at $199 and $249 respectively. The extra price tag attached to the Achros 97 Titanium HD comes from the inclusion of a higher resolution display, which packs 2048 x 1536 pixels into the screen, just like the iPad.

The press release doesn’t mention when we will be seeing these tablets hit the shelves, but hopefully they’ll arrive in March, around the same time as the Platinum series.

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ARCHOS Introduces the New TITANIUM Line at CES
CES, Las Vegas – January 10, 2013 – ARCHOS, an award-winning innovator in consumer electronics introduces the Titanium line in its Elements range of tablets.

This range offers high-end specifications at an aggressive price and all tablets will feature:
High Definition IPS display capacitive multi-touch screen
Dual core CPU at 1.6 GHz with Quad core GPU, with 1080p video decoding
Sleek aluminum design
Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ with the 700,000 applications on Google Play and the Archos Media Center applications
The ARCHOS 70 titanium (7 inches), priced at 119€, $119, £99 offers similar features to competitors such as Amazon, at a better price point.

The ARCHOS 80 titanium (8 inches), priced at 169€, $169, £149 has been designed to offer similar user experience as the iPad mini, for a fraction of the price.

The ARCHOS 101 titanium (10.1 inches), priced at 199€, $199, £169, is around 30 per cent cheaper than competition with comparable features.

The ARCHOS 97 titanium HD (9.7 inches), with a resolution up to 2048 x 1536 pixels is priced at 249€, $249 and £199, and aims to be an alternative to the new iPad for half the price.
ARCHOS will have the full Titanium range and the recently announced ARCHOS TV connect on display at CES until Friday, January 11th, so stop by now and get your hands-on demonstration – Central Hall, booth number 15322. www.archos.com

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