Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Android World Update # Google Play Music app adds genre radio stations

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Google Play Music app adds genre radio stations
Sep 11th 2013, 14:29, by Scott Webster

The official Google Play Music application for Android has received a small, but noteworthy update this week. As the headline tells you, the 5.2.1204L build includes All Access Genre Radio. Indeed, it’s one more reason to love the all-you-can-eat service and really adds a new layer of value. All you have to do is log into the app and head to Radio or Explore and select your favorite genre. Also included in the update is a new download queue which allows for pausing, cancelling, and resume.

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Android World Update # Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) leaked in photos

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Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2013) leaked in photos
Sep 11th 2013, 15:08, by Scott Webster

The first pictures of the 2013 version of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD have leaked online, coming courtesy of BGR. Specifically, the photos are of the 7-inch model, however we would not expect the larger 8.9-inch models to look much different.

Appearing more squared off and angular than its predecessor, the next-gen ereader features a redesigned button and speaker layout which brings the sound to the front of the device. Also, the rear should have a softer look that does not have the shiny black band that breaks the bottom third of the tablet.

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The new 7-inch Kindle Fire HD is expected to run Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and feature a 1,920×1,200 display, a 2GHz+ quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, Wi-Fi/cellular data,Storage capacities are rumored to be 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. 

Amazon is likely to make an announcement for the new line of Kindle Fire tablets in the next few weeks.

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Android World Update # Processor race continues to heat up with Exynos 5420 Octa shown running all eight cores at once

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Processor race continues to heat up with Exynos 5420 Octa shown running all eight cores at once
Sep 11th 2013, 13:20, by Jeff Causey

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Although we may be reaching a point where smartphones have plateaued in terms of what they can offer users from a “power” standpoint with even mid-tier devices likely capable enough of handling the majority of chores thrown at them, that is not stopping chip manufacturers from ramping up their race to be king of the hill. The latest move, hinted at a couple days ago, comes from Samsung which has released some videos showing their Exynos 5420 Octa chips running all eight cores at once. Samsung calls this Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP). Up until now, the big.LITTLE architecture that Samsung has used could only handle four of the ARM processors running at any given time.

Going up against Samsung and their Exynos chips is MediaTek, which earlier this year announced they were going to produce a new octa-core processor before the end of the year that can actually use all eight cores at the same time. Meanwhile, Qualcomm appears to be on a slightly different path as shown by a video they released targeting MediaTek’s plans. In that video, they stress the importance of coming up with better chips rather than just throwing a whole lot of chips in a mobile device. Since the Exynos 5420 Octa continues to use the same ARM cores, it seems the same criticism would apply.

The videos that have been released actually come from ARM and show three different “real world” scenarios and how running all eight cores will impact those types of uses. Check them out below.

Processing Angry Birds

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Processing QuickOffice

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GPU Compute Demo

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source: phoneArena


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Android World Update # Deal of the Day: LLOYD Flex Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 2

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active refresh tipped with Snapdragon 800
Sep 11th 2013, 14:10, by Robert Nelson

We have seen rumors suggesting the Galaxy S4 Active was going to get a processor bump in the past. In fact, details suggesting the handset would arrive with a Snapdragon 800 processor turned up in some benchmarks back in early-August. Well, flash forward till today and it looks like that Galaxy S4 Active reboot may be happing sometime soon.

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This latest round of details is coming by way of the Korean language Naver and is suggesting a Snapdragon 800 powered Galaxy S4 Active could arrive as soon as next month. But before any current AT&T Galaxy S4 Active users begin to get upset — it doesn’t look like this model will be coming to the US market. In fact, according to the report, this model will be available only in Korea.

Further details in this report bring talk of how the handset was pushed back a bit to give some additional time for the release of the Galaxy Note 3. While we certainly cannot question that bit, it sort of seems like the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 Active would each have their own unique audience. Anyway, aside from the bump in terms of the processor — it looks like the remaining specs will stay the same.

Basically, that is to say those in Korea could end up seeing a Galaxy S4 Active with a 5-inch Full HD display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, microSD card slot, 2600 mAh battery, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and a Snapdragon 800 processor. The handset also sports a 2 megapixel front-facing camera and 8 megapixel rear-facing camera along with an IP67 certification for protection against dust and water.

In comparison, the currently available Galaxy S4 Active has a quad-core 1.9GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor. Otherwise, in addition to the Galaxy S4 Active being available for those in the US, the handset also came available in the UK back in July.

VIA: SamMobile

OPPO N1 image leak further details the size
Sep 11th 2013, 13:30, by Robert Nelson

OPPO has already confirmed the display size for the N1 smartphone. That confirmation came back in early September and has the display sitting at 5.9-inches. There isn’t any question that is on the large size in terms of smartphones, however sometimes a hands-on image can really drive that point home.

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Sadly we aren’t looking at a completed OPPO N1, but even the panel piece that has appeared in this latest leaked image is enough to show the overall size. And just to make the comparison seem a bit more familiar, the OPPO N1 will arrive with a display that is larger than the Galaxy Note 3 at 5.7-inches. Of course, we have yet to see confirmation in terms of the display resolution of the N1.

Rumors have suggested the display will be 1080p. Other still rumored specs for the OPPO N1 include a 12 megapixel rear-facing camera with Xenon flash. Basically, the details are still on the lighter side. While we do need the official word from OPPO, we can say that these specs do seem to be lining up with some of the earlier teasers.

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At the time OPPO confirmed the display size they also dropped the teaser line about how the N1 would be a “large screen smartphone with an amazing camera.” Keeping with this latest leaked image and we also saw a few additional details of the handset. The source that leaked this image also shared details of the battery and more.

It is looking like the N1 will arrive with a 3500 mAh battery and have support for fast charge, which will allow you to charge the device in 2 hours time. There was also mention of the back mounted touch-panel, though we had already seen details on that coming direct from OPPO. All said and done, we are now waiting till September 23rd which is the day OPPO will put these rumors to rest.

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Android World Update # Sprint to offer HTC One Max, report indicates

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Sprint to offer HTC One Max, report indicates
Sep 11th 2013, 14:12, by Scott Webster

Sprint will offer the yet-announced HTC One Max when it is ultimately announced, according to evleaks. It’s unclear whether or not the carrier will have exclusive rights to the device or given a head start on the competition.

HTC One max is Sprint-bound.

— @evleaks (@evleaks) September 9, 2013

HTC One max confirmed as retail name of the T6.

— @evleaks (@evleaks) September 9, 2013

Rumored as the T6 for the better part of 2013, the handset is expected to boast a 5.9-inch 1920×1080 pixel display, 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and a 3300 mAh battery. Like the other HTC models of 2013, the HTC One Max should run a late version of Android with HTC Sense 5+ UI and the same UltraPixel camera and BoomSound features.

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Android World Update # Virgin Mobile debuts $99 ZTE AWE

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Virgin Mobile debuts $99 ZTE AWE
Sep 10th 2013, 19:24, by Scott Webster

Virgin Mobile announced on Tuesday that the $99 ZTE AWE is now available to purchase through the no-contract carrier. Powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the phone features a 4-inch display, a 5-megapixel rear camera, a 1.2GHz processor, 1GB RAM, and 4GB internal storage. The 3G handset can be paired with Virgin Mobile's Beyond Talk no-contract plans (unlimited data and messaging) which start at $35 per month. 

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Android World Update # Ten of our favorite icon packs for Android (Volume 4)

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Ten of our favorite icon packs for Android (Volume 4)
Sep 10th 2013, 20:41, by AndroidGuys

So you’ve gotten into customizing your phone or tablet a bit and now you want to tweak a bit more. Have you checked out our 25 fantastic icon packs post from early February? What about the other 10 icon packs we highlighted in March? Pretty sweet stuff, no? How about 10 kick ass icon packs?

One of the easiest ways to change your existing look is to install a new launcher.  Once you do that, it’s even easier to swap icons in and out. Want to shake off the winter blues and put something a bit more spring-like or colorful? Presto. Prefer a minimal look with single colors across the board? Done.  Wanna get in on the whole flat and square look that seems to be all the rage? Here ya go!

We’ve gathered up yet another 10 of our favorite icon packs to go along with our previous collections. !

Check out the  gallery for a sample of the great icon packs available for Android. Mouse over anything that appeals to you, find out the name then head below for links!

Note that there are a number of launchers for Android and that not all of these may play nice. Our advice is to read the details and check out the user comments if you aren’t quite sure. Further, some of these will require manual selection and adjustment. 

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  • Purento - Why bother with fancy pictures or icons when you can go minimal and text-like with 460+ custom icons at XXHDPI resolution $1.52
  • Nox – More than 1200 icons at high resolution with a great blend of flat design and 3D shapes, also includes 12 wallpapers $1.99
  • Shaded Icons – Rapidly approaching 800 icons as of this post, these are super-high resolution, round icons with just the right level of depth. $1.44
  • Goolo – Nearly 1,000 icons and climbing, these are vibrant and fresh designs that don’t stray far from the originals. $1.28
  • PushOn – 500+ frosted glass-like icons look sharp on whatever wallpaper you’re using. Need something new? The bundles includes 12 of its own. $1.14

 

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  • Tha Light Painting – Available in four color styles, there are more than 1,600 icons offered in 2 sizes, “72×72 pixels” and a “200 x 200 pixels”. $8.99
  • Yoma – Over 750 icons to date, this is one gorgeous set of squared icons with subtle light gradients $1.70
  • Tubular – Just the right amount of fisheye bulge, the colors pop on the 340+ icons regardless of the background or theme. $.99
  • Flatbox – Includes 500+ icons at xxhdi resolution, 12 wallpapers, and 40 blank icon backs for any apps not included in bundle. $1.14
  • Ico.Pack – With nearly 450 icons and growing, this pack features a nice blend of flat design and shade. $.99

 

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Android World Update # Motorola: Moto X tablet is “something we’re working on”

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Motorola: Moto X tablet is "something we're working on"
Sep 11th 2013, 13:53, by Scott Webster

Motorola is working on various devices that look to incorporate “some of the design cues” of the Moto X, according to CEO Dennis Woodside. Specifically, we might soon look for some details on a Moto X tablet which may or may not be offered through the Moto Maker tool.

Speaking with Engadget at Motorola’s Fort Worth center, the head honcho said, ”That’s something we are working on, but [there's] nothing specific to talk about right now.” Also a distinct possibility is a larger smartphone that could fall into the area of “phablets”.

We would not expect anything less out of Motorola than to explore all sorts of customization and options for the Moto X family. Pretty much every other player in the space is doing something similar; everything HTC has done in 2013 looks nearly identical.

What do you think?

Would you be willing to give Motorola a second look at a tablet? Do you think they have what it takes to get back into the 7-inch and 10-inch game?

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Android World Update # Sony preparing a mini version of Xperia Z1?

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Sony preparing a mini version of Xperia Z1?
Sep 10th 2013, 21:30, by Asad Rafi

At the IFA, Sony officially announced their new flagship smartphone known as the Xperia Z1- a beautiful device with powerful features. Now it seems Sony is also working on a mini version of it because an image was leaked in which the Z1 is posing alongside the ‘mini-version’. Have a look:

Sony-Honami-mini-640x426It doesn’t look bad in purple, right? It is rumored that it will feature a Snapdragon 800 processor, 4.3-inch 720p display, 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 20.7MP CMOS with G Lens; same camera we saw on the Z1. The phone will be officially released at the CES 2014, reports the source. However, there’s a lot of possibility the picture is fake, but in past, Sony had launched devices to support the successor, like the Xperia ZR and Xperia M were launched after Xperia Z, so lets take it with a grain of salt.

Do you think Sony is making a small version of the Xperia Z1? Tell us about it in the comment box below.

VIA: XperiaBlog

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