Android Authority Asks: Super Thin Device or Huge Battery? Posted: 09 Feb 2012 08:29 PM PST Droid Razr Maxx Battery Life So earlier this week I wrote a nice editorial about why most of us consumers prefer a little bit thicker device with a much bigger battery then a super thin device with a very little battery. So I guess the best way to put this is, do you want the Droid Razr or the Droid Razr Maxx? Essentially the same device but the Droid Razr is much thinner (well not really) but has about half the battery as the Droid Razr Maxx, which has been proven to last about 21 hours of moderate to heavy usage. So in tonight’s poll we are asking do you want a really thin Android device? Or would you rather have a device that might be just a little bit thicker, maybe about 2-3mm thicker, with twice the battery power? This is your chance to really voice your opinion (since my editorial got into a lot of people saying how great it was written and not staying on topic), feel free to explain why you prefer one over the other in the comments. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Droid RAZR MAXX Launches Today. Features a Huge 3300 mAh Battery Motorola to Showcase 24 Hour Battery Life at Feb 6th RAZR MAXX Event? Droid RAZR MAXX will be available on January 26th This article, Android Authority Asks: Super Thin Device or Huge Battery? , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

According to WSJ: Google to Launch Cloud Storage Service at Google I/O this Year Posted: 09 Feb 2012 12:30 PM PST Looks like Google is sort of following in Apple’s footsteps as they are getting ready to launch their own version of iCloud. Google’s Drive will take advantage of the rise in “cloud computing” by storing files like photos, documents and videos online. They will be sitting on Google’s servers and will be able to be accessed from any web-connected device. So basically Google’s version of Dropbox, Box, iCloud, and the other cloud services out there. But unlike Apple’s iCloud which is only accessible on Apple devices, Google’s Drive will be accessible on any device therefore competing more with Box.net. Google has made previous attempts at a cloud-storage service. Five years ago, now CEO Larry Page worked with programmers to develop "G Drive." This service will let people store data, files and music online and was set to launch back in 2007. It didn't launch and the service was later integrated into Google Docs so that you could store any type of file to your Docs account. According to Gartner Inc.$830 million has been spent World-wide on these file and back-up cloud storage services last year and that figure is looking to grow by about 47% to roughly $1.2 billion this year. While Dropbox charges $10 or $20 per month to store up to 50GB or 100GB respectively, Google looks to offer similar storage for a smaller price. Dropbox does offer free storage but only up to 2GB. Google's Drive is being added to Google's already massive cloud infrastructure that stores and powers all of its offered services which range from web search all the way to services like Google Docs or YouTube. While Google is known for showing up late to the party they offer well developed products with continual support and development. So it will be interesting to see how well integrated this service is with everything else and if the service is better late than never. Only time will tell. So are you excited to get G Drive on your Android device? Just one more thing that we can brag to our friends that have the limited iPhone, that Android does better. How much space do you think Google will give us for free? YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE HTC Partners with Dropbox, Adds 5 GB Cloud Storage for New Users Best Buy’s New Cloud Music Service Accessible to Major Platforms Google Music Beta Takes Your Tunes To The Cloud This article, According to WSJ: Google to Launch Cloud Storage Service at Google I/O this Year , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

HTC Says first ICS Updates will take place in March, Also Adds More Devices to First Round of Updates Posted: 09 Feb 2012 10:39 AM PST HTC just gave word on its’ official Facebook page that the first round of Android 4.0 updates would be available before the end of March, and it looks like the HTC Thunderbolt will not be in the first round. So what phones are getting updated? HTC Sensation HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation XE HTC Sensation XL HTC Rezound HTC EVO 3D HTC EVO Design 4G HTC Vivid HTC Incredible S HTC Desire S HTC Desire HD Here’s HTC’s full official statement: HTC has been working hard to get its Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades ready, and we're excited to announce that our first round of ICS upgrades will roll out by the end of March for the HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Sensation XE, followed soon there after by the HTC Sensation XL. In addition, we can confirm Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades will be coming later this year to the HTC Rezound, HTC Vivid, HTC Amaze 4G, HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G, HTC Incredible S, HTC Desire S and HTC Desire HD. Stay tuned for more updates on Ice Cream Sandwich releases in the coming weeks. Not a bad roster to start off with. But surprisingly the HTC Thunderbolt is missing. Thunderbolt owners just can’t catch a break, hopefully either HTC surprises us and brings an update to the Thunderbolt by March or it’s at the top of round two, whenever that will be. Is your phone listed here? Are you excited to finally get a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich on your HTC device? Let us know in the comments. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE White HTC Sensation with ICS coming to Europe on March 1st HTC Announces First Wave of Devices to Get Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrades Want Ice Cream Sandwich on your HTC Sensation? Just pick your ROM This article, HTC Says first ICS Updates will take place in March, Also Adds More Devices to First Round of Updates , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Droid Xyboard 10.1 and 8.2 And the Droid Razr and Razr Maxx Get Updated Posted: 09 Feb 2012 08:12 AM PST Wow, Motorola has really been pushing out updates lately. Last night we saw that the Xoom LTE was getting a very minor update, and now it looks as if the Droid Xyboard, Droid Razr, and Droid Razr Maxx are now getting updated. Let’s start off with the Droid Xyboard. The Droid Xyboard will soon be recieving build 1.6.0M_279 which will include a slightly longer changelog then what we saw on the XOOM LTE. Enhanced Browser performance to improve scrolling improved touch response that includes Stylus enhancements Maintain data connection when switching between Wi-Fi and the Verizon 3G and 4G LTE networks Successfully connect to 4G LTE network and see the 4G LTE indicator The Daily application now comes preloaded Successfully open links in email messages without device needing to reboot Keyboard function supported in docking station Both the 8.2 and 10.1 are getting the exact same build and it’s 83.8MB in size. Let us know how the update goes for you. Now the Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx changelog is quite lengthy. The new firmware is 6.12.173.XT912.Verizon.en.US, and it should fix a lot of bugs we have heard about. Also both the Razr and the Razr Maxx are getting the exact same build, which makes sense since it’s basically the same device. Check the image below for the full changelog, and let us know in the comments when you get the update and how it goes for you. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE The Droid Razr 4G LTE Toggle works on the Droid Razr Maxx and the Droid Bionic Verizon Now Rolling out Motorola Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx Update Droid RAZR MAXX will be available on January 26th This article, Droid Xyboard 10.1 and 8.2 And the Droid Razr and Razr Maxx Get Updated , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Amazon Ad: Three Kindles Still Cost Less than an iPad Posted: 09 Feb 2012 05:13 AM PST Amazon has had some pretty good commercials for the Kindle, and they’re usually very good at pointing out the Kindle’s big advantages as an e-reader. This new ad is no different and it points out not only to the Kindle and Kindle Fire’s main advantages, but also pokes fun at the iPad for costing more than “three Kindles”. I really enjoyed this ad, and I hope to see more of them. They remind me of Apple’s Mac vs PC ads, which were always funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sulfQHdvyEs The Kindle Fire has a clear advantage over the iPad thanks to its $200 price point. This doesn’t mean Apple’s sales will necessarily fall because of it, because Apple can still try to sell the iPad in many countries and to many people who don’t really care about the price difference. The market potential is much bigger, so Apple can grow alongside many other competitors (for now). The problem for Apple is that their sales won’t be as big as they would’ve been otherwise (hard to measure this), and also that at this price point, the Kindle Fire and other Android tablets in general could take the market leadership from Apple (again), and grow much faster than Apple. This poses a problem for Apple because at the point of market saturation (a few years from now), Apple won’t be the dominating platform. And of course they would like to be the dominating platform (who wouldn’t?). So while Apple will be doing just fine sales wise for now, it’s not exactly an ideal scenario for them that Android-based tablets are quickly catching up to its market share. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Amazon’s Kindle Fire Surpasses the iPad in Demand Kindle Fire Stole Two Million Units from iPad Sales Last Quarter Will Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Be The iPad 2 Killer?