Friday, August 23, 2013

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Moto X coming to other carriers "in days"
Aug 23rd 2013, 17:51, by Robert Nelson

AT&T launched the Moto X today and a bit earlier this morning we saw the MotoMaker customization site go live. While that all sounds good for AT&T customers — it likely leaves those with other carriers wondering when the handset will be available. We still need some carrier announcements for specifics, however there is a bit of good news coming from Punit Soni, VP, Product Management at Motorola Mobility.

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The news was short and simple. Punit said the developer editions and other carrier versions will be “rolling out in days.” Granted, specific release dates would have been nicer, but we will take a comment of days as opposed to weeks or months. With that in mind, we should clarify this coming in days bit deals with the Moto X itself and not the MotoMaker customizations.

Aside from the Moto X handset, Motorola has also unveiled the Skip. This is a little gadget that you will wear attached to your clothing or a bag and it will provide a quick and easy (as well as secure) way to keep your handset locked without having to use a PIN code. Motorola will initially have the Skip available in gray and black and have promised more colors will arrive “later this fall.”

Aside from the official Motorola accessories, we have also seen some Moto X goodies coming from Griffin. The news from Griffin arrived earlier in the month and they were offering a first look at a PowerDock and Navigation Dock. Griffin had said both items would be priced at $39.95 and both can be found on the Motorola Moto X page under the accessories category.

While most of the carriers have yet to offer release date specifics for the Moto X, it would seem that now is a good time to start considering if this handset will be your next. With that in mind, you may want to check out some of our earlier Moto X coverage which included a full review as well as a walkthrough of the MotoMaker customization process.

VIA: GigaOm

Amazon tipped to be testing Globalstar satellite networks for their devices
Aug 23rd 2013, 17:21, by Cory Gunther

Amazon has a wide array of devices ranging from Kindle readers, Fire tablets, and there’s plenty of talk surrounding a Kindle Fire smartphone coming soon too. This afternoon we’re learning that the company has been testing some unorthodox systems for wireless networks, running on spectrum from Globalstar, who isn’t your average cell network provider.

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According to sources with Bloomberg Amazon has been doing a range of tests with Globalstars wireless network and spectrums, which unlike most devices from Verizon and others, uses satellites for internet service and data connectivity.

Amazon's Lab126 research facility has reportedly been running a slew of these tests in California, and this could end up being an Amazon-only broadband service for their range of products. With Google’s new Nexus 7 already here, and an LTE model coming shortly, Amazon better have something in their sleeve now their Fire HD has been topped, and this could be it.

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We saw big announcements in late September from Amazon last year, and we have a feeling they might be aiming for the same time frame this year as well. Lab 126 is where the Kindle engineers work, so this could be integrated in upcoming Kindles, as well as the Fire HD and their rumored smartphone. Being able to connect to wireless networks on an entirely different level could give them an advantage over the competition.

This would give all their devices more range and opportunity than a regular WiFi network, and also be an alternative to carrier-owned 3G and 4G LTE services. We could see free, or extremely cheap internet and data services arrive with all their Kindle devices later this year. Sounds nice right? We’ll update when we learn more.

VIA: VentureBeat

Google Glass patent portfolio expands with latest from Hon Hai Precision
Aug 23rd 2013, 17:16, by Robert Nelson

Google has recently picked up some additional Glass related patents. This latest round comes by way of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., a company that many likely know better as Foxconn. Google has yet to issue a statement regarding the patent grab, however Hon Hai has offered a bit in terms of detail.

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According to what has been revealed, Google has purchase a portfolio of patent dealing with Head Mounted Display (HMD). These patents include technology related to augmented reality projection. Text from the Hon Hai statement mentioned these dealt with "a computer-generated image which is superimposed on a real world view.” Basically, augmented reality.

While Google may put this to good use with Glass, this technology has been more commonly found in gaming and training simulation tools. As one would expect (especially concerned we have yet to hear from Google), the financials have yet to be revealed. A statement coming out of Hon Hai also touched on how they were uncertain as to whether Google would use this technology for Glass.

Looking back and we also saw Google recently acquire a stake in Himax, a display maker for Glass. Google grabbed an initial 6.3 percent share with a future option to grab another 8.5 percent. That additional purchase will be priced the same as the initial 6.3 percent, however it would have to be completed within one year. This acquisition came towards the end of July 2013.

Shifting away from the patent and acquisition talk and there has been plenty of Glass chatter lately. Just in the past few weeks we have seen word of Glass coming in priced at $299 and with a release set for some time in 2014. There has also been plenty of apps being shown off and even a recent update. Google rolled out the XE8 update earlier this month.

VIA: Bloomberg

Verizon HTC One bootloader locked down tight, again
Aug 23rd 2013, 16:51, by Cory Gunther

After months of waiting yesterday Verizon finally released their own version of the extremely popular HTC One smartphone. For whatever reason they made us all wait months for it, and once it finally arrived we were happy to find out it could be unlocked on HTCDev, which is HTC’s way of letting developers have access to their smartphones, should they choose. However, this wasn’t supposed to happen.

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As you all know, Verizon isn’t too friendly with the bootloader or modding community, and their phones always come locked down tight like the Alamo. When the HTC One arrived yesterday a few lucky buyers tried it on HTCDev and were extremely happy to see they were able to unlock the bootloader, as we confirmed here.

We have bad news though this morning folks. Late last night someone caught wind of the situation and Verizon already shut down our fun. Checking out the comments (Thanks Bob F) we learned Verizon and HTC shut it down, and after trying ourselves we can confirm it no longer works. It works for other carriers, just not Verizon. The excitement only lasted a day, sorry folks.

With that, we’re now stuck with a locked down HTC One on Verizon, and will have to wait and hope the modding and developer community at XDA or RootzWiki can handle this for us. Otherwise you’ll be stuck waiting for, and paying over the top for a Verizon HTC One developer edition, if we ever see one. If you got it unlocked while it was available, enjoy it. To everyone else, good look.

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Android World Update # Moto X release on other carriers only ‘days’ away?

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Moto X release on other carriers only 'days' away?
Aug 23rd 2013, 18:06, by Kevin Krause

Motorola's Punit Soni reveals that a wider Moto X launch is only days away. A developer edition will also soon be available for purchase. It's do or die for what many are pegging is the company's best chance to regain ground in the smartphone market.

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Android World Update # Will we see Blackberry Messenger soon? User guides leak to Blackberry website

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Will we see Blackberry Messenger soon? User guides leak to Blackberry website
Aug 23rd 2013, 17:32, by Nate Swanner

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If there's one thing Blackberry has the world waiting for, it's Messenger. Their Blackberry Messenger, or BBM as most refer to it, has been slated for Android and iOS since Blackberry made it's comeback earlier this year. CEO Thorsten Heins made the surprise announcement shortly after the triumphant RIM Blackberry relaunch, and had many interested in seeing the once-popular messaging app on their new Android or iOS platform.

Some very basic user manuals for BBM were on the Blackberry website, then promptly removed. According to several sources who laid eyes on the manuals, the directions were a simple "how to" guide for getting up and running with BBM. Setting up a profile, viewing the profile of others, sending messages — that kind of thing. For the BBM faithful and familiar, it will be nearly useless. For the newly initiated, it may prove a necessary tool for navigating the app.

For those who await BBM's release, no date has been given for the service to make an appearance on either the Play Store or App Store. The user guides (one for Android, one for iOS) didn't have any screenshots, but showed a few similar icons, suggesting BBM will be the same on both platforms. In the crowded messenger market, BBM promises to show everyone a thing or two about how messaging is supposed to be.

Or, at least how it was done all those years ago. With a stagnant Blackberry letting everyone get the drop on them, it will be really difficult to stake their place on your mobile device. Between Hangouts, Kik, WhatsApp, and social media messaging services like Facebook, the crowded market may just not have a place for Blackberry.

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Android World Update # Moto VP: Moto X dev editions and other carrier models coming 'in days'

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Moto VP: Moto X dev editions and other carrier models coming 'in days'
Aug 23rd 2013, 17:15, by Jerry Hildenbrand

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Developer editions and models for other carriers coming soon

Want to get your hands on a Moto X, but not feeling the part where it's attached to AT&T? I hear you. The good news is that according to Punit Soni, vice president of product management at Motorola Mobility, we won't have to wait very long.

Step 1 of rollout. Dev editions, other carrier versions rolling out in days.

We've known that developer editions and other carrier versions were coming, but this is the closest thing we've heard to a real date so far. Of course, the Moto Maker coolness is still an AT&T exclusive (for now) but if you're jonesing for a black or white Moto X and not an AT&T customer, your time is coming soon.

Source: +Punit Soni


    






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Android World Update # Chem Pro: Chemistry Tutor - Helps cope with high school's nightmare

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Android World Update # TalkAndroid Daily Dose for August 22, 2013

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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for August 22, 2013
Aug 23rd 2013, 02:57, by Robert Nazarian

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With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!!

Apps

Asphalt 8: Airborne now available in the Play Store

Box announces new $5 starter plan and increased free storage space for users

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PSA: Chromecast is back in stock at Bestbuy.com

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Google Now updated with new features: car rentals, concert tickets, NCAA scores and more

New report shows Google Play taking second place in mobile gamer spending

Google adds virtual zoo and animal park visits to Street View

Google Glass

Google might rent space at Best Buy for Google Glass

Phones

LG Enact now available on Verizon, buy it now for only $19.99 (with new 2 year contract)

Galaxy Note III coming in three colors with Snapdragon 800 to start

Sony tweets zoomed-in picture of upcoming Z1 (Honami) super phone

ZTE U988S to pack NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, set for China release soon

Updates

First post-release Nexus 7 update rolling out, fixes touchscreen issues

Google Nexus 7 2013 update also fixes GPS issues


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Android World Update # Google Nexus 7 2013 update also fixes GPS issues

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Google Nexus 7 2013 update also fixes GPS issues
Aug 23rd 2013, 02:58, by Jeff Causey

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Earlier today Google started rolling out update JSS15Q for their Nexus 7 devices that included a fix for the 2013 model to address problems with touchscreens. We now have confirmation from Google that this latest update also corrects GPS problems that some users were having.

The GPS problem would cause the Nexus 7 to lose the GPS lock after prolonged use of the GPS capability, especially in cases where a users was switching between several apps that use GPS. Considering all of the apps that are interested in a device’s location, it was quite easy to overwhelm the GPS code.

The update is still slowly rolling out to Nexus 7 owners. Other than the information gleaned from the support forums, Google has not released any official word on just what JSS15Q includes. We also continue to wait for Google to make the update available for download for those users who have moved on from stock and may not get it through the regular OTA method.

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Android World Update # Verizon HTC One bootloader unlockable, custom recovery already available

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Verizon HTC One bootloader unlockable, custom recovery already available
Aug 23rd 2013, 04:31, by Jared Peters

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In unexpected news, Verizon’s brand new HTC One actually has an unlockable bootloader. No, we aren’t joking. the HTC Dev bootloader unlock process works on Big Red’s version of the phone, and even though that means it isn’t a full S-Off unlock, it’s still going to give you enough room to flash custom ROMs and the like. As a cherry on top, there are already easy root files available and a version of CWM recovery has already been ported.

Knowing Verizon, this was probably not intentional and it could very easily be patched up relatively quickly. If you have a new HTC One, you may want to consider following the links below to go ahead and get your device unlocked before Verizon patches anything up.

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