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• Fitbit Flex with Bluetooth 4.0 support now available for $99.95
• Incipio Frequency Galaxy S4 case
• Jon Rubinstein joins Qualcomm board of directors
• BlueStacks now has over 10 million users
• Spring cleaning: Win one of four Nexus 4 bumpers
• ASUS MeMO Pad mini review - you can get so much more for an extra $50
• AT&T's 32GB Galaxy S4 lands May 10 for $249
• Community Spotlight: Should I Get the Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One?
• Sony Xperia ZL review
• Deal of the Day: Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for LG Nexus 4
• Monday Brief: The mysterious AT&T XFON, a cheeky Windows Phone commercial, and more!
• Galaxy S4 quick tip: Disable S Voice shortcut for faster home button response
• HTC monthly unaudited revenue up in April
• Samsung announces Galaxy Core - mid-level handset with dual-SIM option
• Sony Xperia Z now for sale in the US, Xperia ZL receives large price cut

Fitbit Flex with Bluetooth 4.0 support now available for $99.95 Posted: 06 May 2013 03:17 PM PDT Track your exercise, set goals and monitor your sleep schedule with one device Fitbit's latest health and fitness product, the Flex, is finally shipping following its debut at CES back in January of this year. The Flex makes an important improvement over previous products by including Bluetooth 4.0, which lets the device stay constantly connected to your smart phone without drastically draining its battery. The Bluetooth 4.0 functionality is compatible with "select" devices -- Fitbit calls out the Galaxy S3 and Note 2 -- but in reality should work with any modern phone that has the standard implemented. The Flex also implements NFC, so you can simply tap your phone to it to launch the Fitbit app and read your stats right away. Just like previous Fitbits, the Flex tracks your activity throughout the day, including your steps, distance traveled, calories burned and now "active minutes" of moderate-intensity cardio as well. Because of its improved battery life, Fitbit notes it is also a great companion for tracking your sleep. The Flex is available directly from Fitbit for $99.95 in either black or "slate" (which is actually more of a turqoise color) at the second source link below. Source: Fitbit (BusinessWire); (2)

Incipio Frequency Galaxy S4 case Posted: 06 May 2013 02:37 PM PDT   It's time to start looking at Galaxy S4 cases, and we're kicking things off with the Incipio Frequency case, courtesy of the fine folks at ShopAndroid.com. The Frequency is billed as a "textured impact-resistant case," and indeed that's what you get.  Actually, that's only part of what you get. The Frequency is a three part system. First you've got the case, which you see here. It's a matte TPU, with the lower half of the back done up in a sort of textured graph design. It's a opaque, which gives things yet another dimension. It's functional as well, giving you a little more grip down at the bottom. The case wraps around the front of the phone, keeping the display from touching when left face-down. It's easy enough to get on, but not so tough to get off that you'll hate yourself doing so later. read more

Jon Rubinstein joins Qualcomm board of directors Posted: 06 May 2013 01:59 PM PDT One of the biggest names in processors and radios adds a legend in the mobile industry to the board After a relatively quiet period following his departure from HP in early 2012, Jon Rubinstein is back in the news as he joins the board of directors at mobile chip maker Qualcomm. Rubinstein is well regarded as one of the few people that drove the creation of modern mobile devices, likely being most famous for his years at Palm as an executive chairman and later chief executive. He also saw Palm make the difficult turn downwards and eventual sale to HP, which he ended up staying at for a short amount of time as lead of the "Personal Systems" division. Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, CEO of Qualcomm, had this to say: "His experience in creating revolutionary consumer electronics and mobile products will provide added insight to Qualcomm's board as we continue to expand the scope and impact of wireless products and technology, improving and enhancing people's lives around the world." Any company in this industry would be ecstatic to have a mind like Rubinstein at the table, and it will be interesting to see how he can possibly give insight into Qualcomm's business going forward. While Rubinstein may not be known for development of processors and radios, it's hard to overstate the amount of knowledge he has of mobile as a whole. read more

BlueStacks now has over 10 million users Posted: 06 May 2013 12:49 PM PDT 4.2 million of those devices added in Q1 2013 alone BlueStacks, which makes software that lets users run Android apps on their desktops, laptops and Windows tablets, has reached the 10 million user mark in just over a year. Possibly even more impressive is that 4.2 million of those users started using the software in just Q1 of this year. CEO of BlueStacks Rosen Sharma also notes that active usage has increased exponentially, which in many ways is a more important metric to determining success of a product. BlueStacks is now being used in over 100 countries, due in part to the fact that it is now pre-installed on many manufacturer's devices. Sharma went on to give much of the credit for the recent increase in users to the explosion in mobile gaming development, which is one of the most popular area of downloads. Many of the popular mobile titles transfer well to larger screens, and BlueStacks is hoping to capitalize on the increased demand for cross-platform app support. Source: BlueStacks (PRWeb)

Spring cleaning: Win one of four Nexus 4 bumpers Posted: 06 May 2013 12:00 PM PDT I have, on occasion, been accused of being somewhat of a pack rat. Seeing as how it's springtime, perhaps a little cleaning is in order. So each day this week we're going to give away something that I've got laying around. Today, we'll start with four Nexus 4 bumpers.  To win, just drop a comment here on this post. We'll shut it down at midnight Eastern tonight and announce the winners later this week. Good luck!

ASUS MeMO Pad mini review - you can get so much more for an extra $50 Posted: 06 May 2013 11:14 AM PDT There's a fine line between a quality, low-cost tablet and an underpowered, low-resolution tablet that happens to run Android and also doesn't cost all that much money. And that line, we've discovered, is about $50. It's not often that we pick up a new device -- and quickly want to put it down again. A phone or tablet might not be the cream of the crop, but we try to find some good in it. Some reason to buy. But with the top-of-the-line hardware hitting a bit of a plateau over the last year or so, and with prices continuing to drop, we've raised our minimums. There's less room for low end these days, plain and simple. That brings us to the 7-inch ASUS MeMO Pad Android tablet. read more

AT&T's 32GB Galaxy S4 lands May 10 for $249 Posted: 06 May 2013 10:15 AM PDT AT&T has announced that will sell the 32-gigabyte version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 starting May 10. It'll run $249 on contract, compared to the $199 currently charged for the 16GB model. On-board storage has been a hot-button issue for the Galaxy S4, which until now has only been available in a 16GB configuration -- with only about 9 gigabytes of storage actually available to the user. The 32GB model should ease GS4 buyers' storage concerns, and of course it's also expandable via microSD card, just like the 16GB version. AT&T is the first outlet we're aware of to launch a 32GB Galaxy S4. No other U.S. carriers are offering the more capacious variant, and right now the only international models available ship with 16GB of storage. Have you been waiting on the 32GB Galaxy S4, or have you already dropped some cash on a 16GB model? Shout out in the comments and let us know. More: Galaxy S4 review, Galaxy S4 forums

Community Spotlight: Should I Get the Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One? Posted: 06 May 2013 09:22 AM PDT There has been no shortage of discussion on this very subject.  If you’ve been to the forums in the past month (if you haven’t, shame on you) then you’ve surely come across at least one thread with the question “Should I get the Galaxy S4 or the HTC One?”  It’s a question that doesn’t have a right answer, or at least not one that anyone can provide for you.  Hearing other people’s opinions can definitely help, though, especially if those people already own the devices you’re trying to decide between. Mello_Asian asks this very question of our forum members: “Hey, everyone! My contract is close to its expiration, and I was wondering what phone I should get to replace my LG Optimus S. Both the HTC One and GS4 are great phones, and I'd be very complacent to get either one of them since they are a HUGH upgrade from the Optimus S. However, as a high school student, I was wondering which of them would be much better/more helpful/more convenient for me in the next two years under a new contract. I'll be using my phone more for the camera, music player, more accessible games to pass time, and to help me with certain tasks with the browser or certain apps (searching up things, sparknotes, AP notes, etc.)” Coming from an Optimus S one thing is certain, either device will definitely be a huge upgrade.  It seems that entertainment is a core use, as well as some specific features to help with school.  So what are other members saying? read more

Sony Xperia ZL review Posted: 06 May 2013 07:27 AM PDT These are certainly the best specs Sony has ever put in a phone, but does that translate into a device you actually want to buy? When we first laid eyes on the Xperia ZL at CES 2013, it may not have gotten the attention that it deserved. As the svelte, glass-backed and waterproof Xperia Z was stealing all of the camera time at the Sony booth, tables full of Xperia ZL devices sat unused. While the plastic exterior may not be as striking as the Z at first glance, the ZL is nearly identical in every other way -- a far cry from the "mid-range device" some purported it to be. Sure you don't get waterproofing or a glass back panel, but you do get the same specs, camera and a much easier to hold curved plastic shell in it's place. It's hardly a compromised device. In a way, the Xperia ZL (and Z) are the first examples of a refocused and reinvigorated Sony, one that wants to release devices with a modern OS, this year's specs, and compete with other manufacturers on the highest level. On paper, there isn't a whole lot to complain about here. But in a time where we're seeing some seriously high-end devices just make their way onto the market, can Sony's effort from January of this year still stand up against the rest? Let's find out in our full Xperia ZL review. read more

Deal of the Day: Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for LG Nexus 4 Posted: 06 May 2013 06:45 AM PDT The May 6 ShopAndroid.com Deal of the Day is the Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for LG Nexus 4. Made of a durable TPU, the Borderline Bumper Case features a glossy polycarbonate finish on the grey dual grip bumper edge, plus custom built-in buttons for power and volume controls. It also provides access to all ports, speakers and mic's for your convenience. Available in a variety of colors! The Poetic Borderline Bumper Case is available for just $9.00, 55% off today only. Backed by our 60-day return policy and fast shipping. Never miss a deal. Sign up for Daily Deal alerts

Monday Brief: The mysterious AT&T XFON, a cheeky Windows Phone commercial, and more! Posted: 06 May 2013 05:29 AM PDT Mobile Nations Podcast Feed Mobile Nations on iTunes Mobile Nations YouTube Iterate 45: Briana Wu and Amanda Warner of Revolution 60   AT&T Optimus G Pro hands-on Mystery Motorola device leaked with AT&T apps on board, labeled XFON AT&T Galaxy S4 unboxing   Get ready for it... the CrackBerry Live Show will be coming to you from BlackBerry Live! BlackBerry Q10 Buyer's Guide - Canadian edition BlackBerry R10 caught once again, this time in red and black Phoenix teams up with OpenMobile to Kickstart the ACL for TouchPad Google Reader Shutdown - Alternatives? [Forums] Is BlackBerry 10 a natural choice for webOS fans? [Forums]   iOS 7 will debut on time, of course and Rumors of OS X 10.9's "delay" are unfounded Jonathan Ive rumored to be working on new Mail, Calendar apps for future versions of iOS How to take amazing fashion photos with your iPhone Welcome to iMore... Richard Devine! Microsoft finally has a compelling Windows Phone ad, makes fun of Samsung and Apple rivalry Sneak peek: Itsdagram is a full-featured Instagram client for Windows Phone 8 with direct uploads Enjoy beer? Check out Untappd, the beverage social network

Galaxy S4 quick tip: Disable S Voice shortcut for faster home button response Posted: 06 May 2013 03:18 AM PDT If you're not using S Voice regularly, you could speed up your home button a little with one easy setting change Samsung's 'S Voice' assistant app has improved considerably on the Galaxy S4. In fact, it's worth revisiting if you dismissed it on earlier devices due to slow performance or hit-and-miss speech recognition. On the other hand, if you're not using S Voice regularly, there's a quick, easy setting change you can perform to make the home key just a little more responsive. By default, when you double-tap the home key, you'll launch straight into S Voice. That means when you press home, there's a very short pause while the phone waits for a second button press. To avoid this and have the home key immediately send you back to the home screen, you can disable the S Voice shortcut combo. To do this, load S Voice, then press the menu key and hit "Settings." Next, uncheck "Open via the home key." That's it -- with the shortcut combo disabled, the home button should respond immediately as opposed to with a very slight delay. The same applies to other devices with S Voice loaded out of the box, including the Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3.

HTC monthly unaudited revenue up in April Posted: 06 May 2013 02:54 AM PDT HTC One sales fuel monthly revenue of $660m HTC has announced its unaudited revenue figures for April 2013, revealing that it brought in NT$19.6bn ($660m) last month. This makes April HTC’s best month of 2013 so far, with revenue up from the NT$15.86bn ($540m) it made in March. However it’s still a significant fall from the NT$30bn ($1.2bn) it brought in during the same month last year. The higher revenues are likely fueled by early sales of the new HTC One, although we should note that much of the world -- including the crucial U.S. market -- had yet to see the handset until late April. HTC will be relying on sales of the One to push it towards projected Q2 2013 revenue of NT$70 billion ($2.73 billion). The company recently announced its Q1 2013 financial results, showing its worst ever quarterly earnings. It’ll be hoping that today’s numbers are the first signs of a Q2 turnaround. Source: HTC

Samsung announces Galaxy Core - mid-level handset with dual-SIM option Posted: 06 May 2013 02:17 AM PDT 4.3-inch WVGA screen, dual-core 1.2GHz CPU​, 5-megapixel camera In keeping with its track record of putting out new smartphones at every conversion of screen size, price and specs, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Core, a mid-range handset sporting Galaxy S2-level internals. The Galaxy Core, which looks an awful lot like a shrunken-down Galaxy S3, packs a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU behind a 4.3-inch WVGA screen. Other notable spec points include 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, an 1800mAh battery and 5-megapixel rear shooter. As you'll note from the pic above, the Galaxy Core will come in black and white color options. On the software side it's running the TouchWiz Nature UI atop Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. That means it includes many of Samsung's latest software tricks, such as Smart Stay, S Voice, and Smart Alerts.  Samsung says the Galaxy Core will arrive in dual-SIM form from May, and that a single-SIM version will follow from July depending on markets. But exactly which markets will get the Core is unclear -- we'll likely have to wait on local announcements from Samsung offices around the world. Source: Samsung

Sony Xperia Z now for sale in the US, Xperia ZL receives large price cut Posted: 05 May 2013 08:54 PM PDT HSPA+ Xperia Z available in all three colors; ZL price cut by $130 Sony doesn't have a very long track record for selling unlocked devices to the U.S., but it certainly seems to be giving it a better shot with the release of the Xperia Z and ZL. Starting today, the HSPA+ model (C6602) of the Xperia Z is on sale direct to the U.S. for a cool $629 -- the North American LTE capable device is still missing, however. The Xperia ZL, which has been on sale direct to the U.S. for a little while now has taken a steep price cut as well, to $629 down from a previously ridiculous $759. Unlike the Z, the ZL currently shipping from Sony does support both AT&T and T-Mobile on HSPA+ and LTE, which makes this a good bang for your buck in terms of carrier portability. XperiaBlog points out that the Z and ZL are both slightly cheaper ($599 and $609, respectively) from other retailers such as Newegg and Amazon, but it's good to see Sony drop its prices to more realistic levels. Some people just like the reassurance of buying directly from the manufacturer as well, and they shouldn't be punished with a severely higher price. If you're interested in one of these, all three colors of the Z and the red version of the ZL are now shipping from the source links below. Source: Sony (Z); Sony (ZL); Via: XperiaBlog

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Mystery LG phone poses for photos, has no physical buttons – may be Optimus G2 Posted: 06 May 2013 08:59 AM PDT Evleaks, one of the top online providers of leaked phone pictures, has released a leaked photo of a new LG mystery device. The device was shown off on Facebook, and shows off a spartan front face, with no physical buttons to be seen at the bottom – only an LG logo. The front has a curved glass look, as well as a strange-looking, reflective earpiece up top. Many are speculating this to be the Optimus G2, but there’s no solid evidence for that yet.   Be sure to let us know your thoughts below. via facebook The post Mystery LG phone poses for photos, has no physical buttons – may be Optimus G2 appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Samsung announces new mid-level handset “Galaxy Core” with dual-SIM option Posted: 06 May 2013 08:13 AM PDT In keeping their ever-popular Galaxy line fully stocked, Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Core, a mid-level device. The Core sports: 1.2GHz dual-core CPU 4.3-inch WVGA screen 1GB of RAM 8GB internal storage 1800mAh battery 5-megapixel rear camera Android 4.1 TouchWiz Nature UI Dual-SIM option The phone looks and feels a lot like a shrunken down Galaxy S3, complete with all of Samsung’s proprietary apps. Samsung also says that the phone will come with the aforementioned dual-SIM option from May, but that a single-SIM version will be available from July, depending on the markets – which it still isn’t clear which ones will be getting the core. be sure to keep it at Android Guys to find out where the Core will be released, and let us know what you think in the comments. via engadget The post Samsung announces new mid-level handset “Galaxy Core” with dual-SIM option appeared first on AndroidGuys.

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• Sony C3 leaks, possibly Sony’s first MediaTek phone
• AT&T to release the 32GB Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone Friday, May 10th
• Samsung to release Galaxy Core – a smaller, cheaper, and weaker GS3
• European Commission looking at Motorola Mobility’s potential abuse of patents against Apple
• Red HTC One shows up on UK retail website
• How to remove apps from the Google Play Store ‘My Apps’ list
• BlueStacks hits 10 million downloads in one year
• HTC slowly improving financially, releases unaudited April revenue
• Sony finally puts up Xperia Z for sale on US site
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 shows up in AnTuTu Benchmarks

Sony C3 leaks, possibly Sony’s first MediaTek phone Posted: 06 May 2013 12:57 PM PDT Manufacturers in the Chinese market have been using MediaTek chips in their phones for a while now, as it’s a cost-efficient solution— the only problem is that most of these companies have not yet created an aesthetically-pleasing device using the chip. In March we reported that Sony would be bringing something to the table, and it looks like they will because the Sony C3 packed with a MediaTek chip leaked today. Rumors point to Sony building the phone using the quad-core MT6589 processor or the updated 1.5GHz MT6589T chip. We’ll let you guys know when more information is available. Source: GizChina Via: PhoneArena Come comment on this article: Sony C3 leaks, possibly Sony’s first MediaTek phone Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

AT&T to release the 32GB Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone Friday, May 10th Posted: 06 May 2013 12:48 PM PDT   Those of you AT&T customers out there who have been itching for the 32GB variation of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone are officially in luck— the wireless carrier has officially announced it will release the 32GB version this Friday, May 10th. The device won’t cost potential customers too much money as well as the device will run customers $250 on-contract— a modest $50 increase from the standard 16GB version. Considering there have been reports of the 16GB Galaxy S 4 only having roughly half of the on-board storage space available due to the preloading of massive bloatware, the Galaxy S 4 may not be such a bad option for customers— especially those who don’t want to fiddle with the use of microSD cards. Unfortunately, it appears that AT&T is the only carrier that will offer the 32GB version for now, but hopefully we will see other U.S. carriers with the variant sooner than later. source: AT&T Twitter Come comment on this article: AT&T to release the 32GB Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone Friday, May 10th Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Samsung to release Galaxy Core – a smaller, cheaper, and weaker GS3 Posted: 06 May 2013 12:40 PM PDT With this year’s line of Galaxy devices from Samsung comes the Galaxy Core, a mid-range Android with specs at the level of a Galaxy S2.  The new phone has a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and a 4.3-inch WVGA screen.  It also comes with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, an 1800mAh battery and a 5-megapixel rear camera.  The phone will be available in two colors— black and white. As for UI, it’s running TouchWiz Nature over 4.1 Jelly Bean.  It’ll feature Smart Stay, S Voice, and Smart Alerts. It is unclear which carrier(s) will make the phone available to their customers, but we do know that it will be released at some point this month with a dual-SIM feature.  A single-SIM version will follow in July.  We’ll wait for some more announcements from Samsung to update you guys on the new Galaxy Core. Hit the break for the full press release. Samsung Introduces the GALAXY Core for Ideal Portability and Power The smartphone combines dual core processing power, compact design, and Dual SIM technology  SEOUL, Korea – May 06, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today announced the Samsung GALAXY Core, a smartphone designed to offer users dual core processing power for multitasking, Dual SIM technology for easy transition between work and play, and a wealth of innovative smart features. The GALAXY Core is a device that can operate seamlessly and effectively in all aspects of life. The GALAXY Core is the perfect device for the user looking for optimal balance of portability and power. Equipped with a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, the GALAXY Core performs data intensive tasks with speed and ease. The processing power is supported by 8GB of Internal memory and 1GB of RAM so that users can play feature-rich games, multitask and consume limitless media. All of these activities are aided by a beautiful 4.3 inch display, and a long-lasting 1,800mAh battery for extended usage. The device also comes equipped with a 5-megapixel camera, offering flawless and beautiful photos. These features are also supported with the GALAXY Core's Dual SIM technology, enabling users to access both SIM cards simultaneously. Offering innovative mobile solutions to enhance the user experience, the GALAXY Core's smart features provide advanced tools that continue to set the GALAXY series apart. Utilizing human interactions including voice, movement, and optical commands, the GALAXY Core has a wide array of smart features that include: • 'Smart Stay': Recognizes when a user is looking at the phone, and saves battery life when a user looks away by dimming the screen and powering down using advanced facial recognition • 'Smart Alert': Alerts the user to missed calls and messages when the device is picked up • 'Motion UI': Activates common functions such as refresh or mute with simple motion commands • 'S Voice': Provides voice command functionality The GALAXY Core will be available in two different versions – Single SIM from July or Dual SIM from May, depending on the market. Network  - HSUPA 5.76 900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 Processor - 1.2 GHz Dual Core Application Processor Display - 4.3 inch WVGA (480×800) TFT LCD OS - Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Camera - Main(Rear): 5 Mega pixel camera with LED flash Sub  / (Front): VGA camera  / Mode: Best Photo, Continuous, Panorama, Share shot, Smile Shot, Cartoon Video - MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VP8, WMV9, VC1 Playback: 480p@30fps, Recording: 480p@30fps Audio - MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC＋, AMR-N/WB, OGG, FLAC, WMA, 3GA, M4A, WAV, Mid, SP-midi, XMF, i-melody FM Radio with RDS  / 3.5mm Ear Jack Services & Additional Features - Dual SIM (Optional) / Samsung Apps / Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies Air (Downloadable via Samsung Apps) / Samsung Hub  /Game Hub (Preloaded) / - Readers Hub/ Music Hub (Downloadable via Samsung Apps) / Samsung ChatON mobile communication service / Smart Stay, Smart Alert, Motion UI, S Voice, Voice Unlock Google Mobile Services - Google Mobile Services: Google Search, Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navigation), Google Now Connectivity - WiFi b/g/n - Bluetooth® 3.0 / MicroUSB / USB 2.0 Sensor –  Accelerometer, Proximity, Digital Compass Memory - 8GB Internal memory ＋ 1GB (RAM) / microSD slot (up to 64GB) GPS - A-GPS Dimension - 129.3 x 67.6 x 8.95 mm, 124 g Battery - Standard battery, Li-ion 1,800 mAh ＊ The availability of each Samsung Hub and Google service may differ by country. ＊ All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation. ＊ Android, Google, Google Search, Gmail, Google Play, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps and Google Now are trademarks of Google Inc.     Come comment on this article: Samsung to release Galaxy Core – a smaller, cheaper, and weaker GS3 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

European Commission looking at Motorola Mobility’s potential abuse of patents against Apple Posted: 06 May 2013 11:34 AM PDT   It looks like Google’s Motorola unit may be in some potentially hot water because of Motorola abusing some of its advantages and power over Apple. According to some objections made the European Commission, Motorola may be abusing some of its extensive patent portfolio, not allowing Apple to have a fair opportunity or chance to at least agree on some sort of licensing terms. Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia highlights: “I think that companies should spend their time innovating and competing on the merits of the products they offer – not misusing their intellectual property rights to hold up competitors to the detriment of innovation and consumer choice.” So in other words, the EC believes that Motorola is well… “pulling an Apple” and abusing its patent portfolio so that Apple can’t get any bigger in Europe than it is now. What’s unknown at this point is which exact patents are identified as ones where Motorola is exerting its heavy hand and power, but we’re sure we will see more details of this potentially serious case soon. Naturally this is in the early stages now, but it will be interesting to see how the EC will move forward based off of its investigation and findings. source: Reuters Come comment on this article: European Commission looking at Motorola Mobility’s potential abuse of patents against Apple Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Red HTC One shows up on UK retail website Posted: 06 May 2013 11:19 AM PDT Around the announcement of the HTC One, we saw a red variant float around as a color option. HTC pretty quickly dismissed it and told everyone it doesn’t exist, but it looks like it’s shown up on a UK website, HandTec, again. While the image is still pretty blurry, it’s still a fairly detailed, clean render, so I definitely think HTC plans on putting this out at some point in the future. Hit the link below to check out the listing for yourself, but don’t try to buy one. It’s shown up as out of stock since the listing was created, unfortunately. source: HandTec via: Phandroid Come comment on this article: Red HTC One shows up on UK retail website Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

How to remove apps from the Google Play Store ‘My Apps’ list Posted: 06 May 2013 10:10 AM PDT Is your Google Play Store “My Apps” section filled with too many spur of the moment apps that you will never download ever again? This can make it a royal pain finding those previously downloaded apps that you actually care about. Thankfully Google made it really easy to remove those unwanted apps which will make things a lot more manageable. The process is pretty painless, but may take some time depending on how many apps you have in the list. I was able to get rid of 429 unused apps in about 15 minutes and my list of apps looks a heck of a lot cleaner now. So without hesitation hit the break below to check out our quick guide to cleaning up your previous Play Store acquisitions. 1 – Open up the Play Store. 2 – Be it on screen or physical button hit the Menu button and go to My apps. 3 – Swipe over to the right and go from INSTALLED to ALL. 4 – Here's the kicker: Press and hold onto an app listed. It will highlight that app and you will see a checkmark at the top left along with “1 selected” and an “X” at the top right. 5 – Start tapping the apps that you want gone and number of selected apps will go up. Note: You won’t be able to select any apps that are currently installed. 6 – Once you have selected all the apps that you want deleted, hit the X in the top right corner, and tap OK to remove all of them. You can also remove apps one by one by tapping the “X” that is to the right of every app listed (or circle with a line through it in older versions of the Play Store), but it’s not as efficient since you have to tap OK again for each app you want to remove. While it may not be as simple as having a purchased apps tab, it will at least gives us a chance to clean those purchased and free apps up a bit. Maybe someday we’ll get that purchased tab back, but until then this may just be the next best thing. Come comment on this article: How to remove apps from the Google Play Store ‘My Apps’ list Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

BlueStacks hits 10 million downloads in one year Posted: 06 May 2013 08:58 AM PDT BlueStacks, the software that lets you run Android apps on a desktop computer, is celebrating just over a year of availability in beta status with news of hitting the 10 million download mark. Rosen Sharma, CEO of BlueStacks, indicated in a recent interview that the team had made predictions on where they would be in one year and “no one said 10 million.” No one was even close as the most optimistic was just in the few hundred thousand range. BlueStacks’ senior VP for marketing notes that downloads do not necessarily equal users running the software on a regular basis. However, the number is described as being “spooky high,” which is a good sign that there is interest out there on the part of users trying to access Android apps on non-Android hardware. One issue the BlueStacks team is working on is trying to update the version of Android the app player uses with a Jelly Bean compatible version in the works. This effort is no doubt helped by the partnerships BlueStacks continues to work on, like the recently announced effort with Lenovo to install BlueStacks on Windows 8 PCs. source: AllThingsD Come comment on this article: BlueStacks hits 10 million downloads in one year Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

HTC slowly improving financially, releases unaudited April revenue Posted: 06 May 2013 08:47 AM PDT HTC has announced their unaudited revenue for April 2013. While they did improve from March, bringing in $660 million, up from $540, this April was still quite a dip from April of last year, where HTC had $1.2 billion in revenue. Still, though, it’s easy to see that the HTC One is pulling its weight for HTC, and now that it’s launched in the US (which didn’t happen until late April) I think we can expect revenue to jump up quite a bit next month. HTC’s projected Q2 2013 revenue is $2.73 billion. source: HTC Come comment on this article: HTC slowly improving financially, releases unaudited April revenue Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Sony finally puts up Xperia Z for sale on US site Posted: 06 May 2013 08:36 AM PDT Sony has finally given US customers the chance to get their hands on the unlocked version of the dustproof and waterproof Xperia Z through Sony’s web store. It’ll run you $629.99, but that’s about average for an unlocked phone. Unfortunately, though, there’s no LTE on board like the Xperia ZL, but you will be able to use the phone on AT&T and T-Mobile’s HSPA+ networks. If you have to hold out for LTE, you may want to wait for T-Mobile’s rumored LTE version. If you’re ready to open your wallet, hit the link below. source: Sony Store Come comment on this article: Sony finally puts up Xperia Z for sale on US site Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 shows up in AnTuTu Benchmarks Posted: 06 May 2013 07:06 AM PDT Samsung already announced the 7-inch version of the Galaxy Tab 3, but rumor has it they are working on a 10.1-inch version as well. Further evidence shows it in AnTuTu benchmarks with a model number of GT-P5200. How do we know this is the Galaxy Tab 3? All you have to do is look at the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 model number of GT-5100 and you will come to the same conclusion as us. Ironically though, this probably won’t be the final model number when it’s released since Samsung is probably going to go with a different scheme, as in SM-Txxx. Based on the score, we expect it to have a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 or an Exynos octa-core. Either way, we do know that it’s clocked at 1.6GHz. The only other information that we know is that it sports Android 4.2.2, which isn’t unusual. As far as the display, the tab devices aren’t reserved for high end so don’t expect anything better than 1280 x 800. We will certainly let you know more as soon as we hear it. source: Ringer’s Blue Men via: SamMobile Come comment on this article: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 shows up in AnTuTu Benchmarks Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

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