Posted: 23 Feb 2012 04:23 PM PST 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 03:57 PM PST  The folks over at Lookout Labs have released a new Android app today, and it's one that I think a whole lot of folks are going to love. Dubbed Ad Network Detector, it's an app that detects which advertisement networks are running in the other apps you've downloaded and installed, tells you what apps are using them, and lets you know a bit about what type of information they can be tracking about you. Lets get to the meat of the issue -- ads are not bad or evil. I've been known to wear a tinfoil hat on occasion, but even I recognize that advertisements are a great way for developers to offer apps for free, and make them accessible to everyone -- not just those with a credit card, who are willing to pay (or able to pay in their country) for them from the Market. Developers deserve to make money, I get it. But we also deserve to know what info these ad networks are collecting. Let's be honest, most folks don't bother to read the permissions screen when they install an app. None of these ad networks are going to do anything illegal or inherently evil, so there's no harm in knowing more about them, right? Here's an easy way to know all of that. Just install the app, run it and let it scan the applications you've installed on your phone. You get a handy list of things ad networks can do (including the horrible trick of putting ads in your notification bar), and how many of each you might have installed. A quick tap opens the tree, and you see the names of the We've got the download link, and a few screen caps to see how it all goes down, after the break. Source: Lookout read more
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 03:45 PM PST  Motorola today announced that the keyboard clad Pro+ wis now available in Chile, and the the touchscreen-only Spice XT can be found in Argentina. The Pro+ sports that four-row keyboard for those who have to keep their thumbs typing, and it's got a 3.1-inch display on top of it. The Spice XT has a 3.5-inch HVGA display running Android 2.3 Gingerbread with an 800MHz processor. Argentina saw the Pro+ announced for Movistar earlier this week. 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 03:34 PM PST  GSMA -- the organization that runs Mobile World Congress -- today updated its Android appliation for this year's event. Good thing, too, since it starts Sunday.  For those of us going to MWC, it's a portal for the week's agenda, a list of exhibitors and attendees, discussions, and augmented reality feature, search, My MWC Zone (for keeping track of your stuff) and the hard-to-escape Mobile World Live section.And probably most important is a map of what's where, so you don't get too terribly lost in the Fira. We've got download links after the break for those who are going, and those who want to kibbitz. And don't forget to swing by our MWC page for all the goings on. read more
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 03:29 PM PST  Source: Telefonino read more
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 03:18 PM PST  If you're lucky enough to be at Mobile World Congress next week in Barcelona, be sure to swing by the Google booth -- more like the Google hall, really. El Goog just gave us a look at the cool little logo pins it'll be giving out this year. Anyone have a favorite? Source: +Android 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 03:06 PM PST  Just a quick note that the Greatest Android Podcast in the World is going to take a breather tonight and instead prepare for some smajor action starting Sunday at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Next time you hear our silky smooth voices, it'll be from Spain.In the meantime, be sure to head on over to our Mobile World Congress page for all the latest. 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 02:42 PM PST  Source: RootzWiki 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:53 PM PST  Calls from your “Creepers” circle can be sent straight to Voicemail, only your “College Buddies” circle will hear you rap your voicemail greeting, or you can set your “Family” circle to only ring your mobile phone.Setting this up is extremely easy, just head into your Groups and Circles tab in Google Voice and customize it the way you prefer. Source: Google Voice Blog 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:24 PM PST 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:07 PM PST  NVIDIA has announced a joint venture with GCT Semiconductor and Renesas Mobile to develop LTE modems to go along with their 4-PLUS-1 Tegra 3 processors. One thing has been missing from those awesome gaming chips, and that's the ultra-fast network speeds available when using an LTE network. This announcement will allow current partners to build next generation products with NVIDIA powered parts that not only offer great performance, but the fastest network speeds available as well. With modern mobile gaming going to the next level in the graphics and physics departments, seeing an LTE solution from NVIDIA is great news. There's a lot of pixels and sprites to move around on your phone or tablet while playing intense games like Shadowgun, and that means a lot of data needs to move in and out of your phone for the best experience. An LTE powered Tegra 3 device is certainly going to take things to the next level. As we've seen time and time again, once we get the hardware, the software will follow. Developers will certainly have their eye on NVIDIA, and will be able to push the envelope a bit further. And it's not just games were talking about -- Tegra 3 and LTE will give mobile users the horsepower to handle things like desktop class web browsing and multimedia, and real-time video conferencing. Combined with a product like Citrix Receiver, and you've got the ultimate mobile office. It's easy to see that NVIDIA is serious about mobile. They have the technology, and we've been using their products in our desktop computers for ages, and with the Tegra line they have proven themselves as a strong contender. We can't wait to see what else they might have in store. Source: NVIDIA 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 12:06 PM PST  Box have been on somewhat of a roll of late. They've been offering out free storage to LG and Sony One of Box's stronger features is its collaboration tools, and now right from within the app you can invite people to collaborate on your files. They also put in support for commenting on individual files too. Pretty nifty. The UI also gets updated, and now makes use of the standard action bar. Another useful addition is the ability to batch multiple file uploads at once and the app will now support being moved to the SD card. Box are definitely going big, and while Dropbox is preferred by a good chunk of the market -- free desktop sync helps -- 50GB for free is too good to turn away. Hit the download links below to help yourselves. read more
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:50 AM PST  The deal was recently approved by both the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice, so it makes sense that these decisions are being made now. From the beginning of the acquisition, Google has insisted that Motorola Mobility will remain an independent entity. Google and Motorola Mobility have yet to issue an official announcement. Source: Bloomberg 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:38 AM PST  Dropbox's last experimental build for Android brought some sweet new features, and free storage for anyone testing it out. Today they've gone and updated the build fixing some issues previously found, adding a couple of handy improvements in the process. Overall performance is improved in the camera upload feature. We also get bug fixes for issues where not all your photos and videos would be uploaded. Personally, I would appreciate the bug fixing that gave me 500MB of free storage, then took it away again -- hopefully I'm an isolated case. In any case, a useful feature that has been added is camera upload numbering. Photos taken in quick succession now get numbered properly and don't overwrite each other when uploading to your Dropbox account. As ever, this is an experimental build folks, so treat it with a degree of caution and shout out in their forums if you find any bugs. You can download a copy for yourself at the source link below. Source: Dropbox 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:44 AM PST  ASUS has teased the long-awaited Padfone (not the first time it's done so), as well as the high-resolution TF701 Transformer Prime, in its first two pre-MWC promo videos. The first, entitled "divided we stand, together we rock," clearly hints at the Padfone's "phone within a tablet" functionality, allowing users to plug the smartphone into the tablet dock for a larger-screen experience. The second tells us that with "twice the detail" comes "twice the fun", and shows a box being filled with lots of small rubber balls which, like smaller pixels, make for a sharper image. The TF701 is expected to build on the original Transformer Prime's specs with a higher resolution 1920x1200 display. We've got both videos after the break, and we'll be covering ASUS's presser live next Monday from Barcelona. read more
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:11 AM PST  Certain radio firmware has also passed certification since Sony released the alpha ROM, meaning mobile data and FM radio support is now enabled, though Wifi and Bluetooth are still unavailable. And needless to say, as it's a pre-release ROM, Google apps (including face unlock) are not included. Nevertheless, we expect it won't take too long for enterprising hackers in the Android community to shoehorn this functionality back into the device. If you want to get in on the pre-release action, you'll need an Xperia Arc S, Xperia Ray or Xperia Neo V that's fully up-to-date with the latest official software. For download and installation instructions, check the source link -- or if you want to see how the ICS update is shaping up without messing with your device, we've got the official preview video after the break. Source: Sony Developer World read more
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:52 AM PST  Last week, references to a "Galaxy Note 10.1" appeared on a casting website, as well as an official Samsung developer page, before being swiftly pulled. Having used the Wacom-based pen tech on the Galaxy Note, we certainly think it'd make sense on a larger screen. But we'll have to wait and see what, if anything, the manufacturer unveils at MWC. Source: Bluetooth SIG; via: Sammobile 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:19 AM PST  The Amazon Appstore is less than a year old, and still isn't officially available internationally. Despite this though, the latest report from app analytics company Distimo states that a good portion of Android developers are making decent money there. Of the top 110 apps appearing both in the Amazon Appstore and Android Market, the report claims that 42 of them are making more money from the Appstore. Additionally, 28 percent of the revenue from those top 110 came from the Appstore. The Appstore is also proving to be a popular place for paid applications. 62% of the apps are paid apps compared to just 32 percent at present in the Android Market. The Kindle Fire launch last year has played a massive part in the growth of the Amazon Appstore. Another interesting piece of information to emerge from this report regards Amazon exclusive applications. Distimo says that around 50 percent of Amazon's apps aren't present in the Android Market. While there isn't a clear definition on how many of these may be Kindle Fire versions of already established apps, it is still a surprisingly high percentage. Seems the future is bright over in the Amazon camp. There have been mixed reactions since it's inception over pricing and how Amazon controls it, and indeed how they handle compensating developers involved in the free app of the day. But it seems that there is money to be made by submitting applications to Amazon. And with their tighter control over what makes it into the Appstore, quality apps may find opportunities to shine through. Just imagine what could happen if the whole world could take advantage. Source: GigaOM 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:01 AM PST Wecome back to another ShopAndroid.com Daily Giveaway! Our featured accessories today include the HTC Metallic Hard Shell Case for ThunderBolt, OtterBox Impact Case for EVO 4G, Seidio CONVERT Extended Combo for Verizon Galaxy Nexus, and the Seidio SURFACE Case for EVO 3D. Leave a comment below indicating which featured accessory you'd like to win, and we'll announce the lucky winner of today's daily giveaway next Monday! HTC Metallic Hard Shell Case for ThunderBoltThe HTC Metallic Hard Case has a soft touch finish that's comfortable to hold while providing superior grip for your HTC ThunderBolt. The case is made of a hard polycarbonate to protect your device from everyday bumps and scratches, with a metallic finish that is sure to make your ThunderBolt look great while keeping it protected. This two-toned case also has cutouts for all of the ports and buttons of the ThunderBolt, including the kickstand. read more 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:52 AM PST  Although we will announce several new innovations at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week, we take great pride in delivering on-going enhancements and support for products that are well into their life cycle.We'll keep our eyes peeled for the OTA to hit US shores, and of course we'll bring you up-to-the-minute coverage of Asus' presence at next week's MWC. Source: Asus on Facebook 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:31 AM PST  Phones4U appears to have scored brief timed exclusivity period with the white RAZR, so it's likely you'll need to pony up for a 1-2 year contract if you want one right away. But if you do manage to snag one between launch day and Mar. 25, you'll be entered into a draw to win tickets for the Snowbombing festival this April in Austria. Phones4U's pre-order page shows the white RAZR as available for free on a number of contracts with O2, Orange and Vodafone. The best deal seems to be a £21.50 per month package with O2, offering 200 minutes, 3000 texts and 500MB, though Orange has triple the minutes and double the data allowance for £28.50 per month. For more on the RAZR, check out our review of the Verizon version from last year. 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:27 AM PST  The ShopAndroid.com Deal of the Day for Feb. 23 is the Qmadix Vibe Flex-Gel Case for the Motorola Droid RAZR. The Qmadix Vibe Flex-Gel Cover accentuates your style and personality in vibrant color while protecting your Motorola Droid RAZR from the elements. This sporty yet rugged case features a transparent window and is made from durable, abrasion resistant-TPU. It's available in black, blue, red or white today only for just $14.95. Get yours while supplies last! 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:20 AM PST  It's privacy principles that the companies have all agreed to, as well as the need to conspicuously display them in the app somewhere. And chances are you'll see them all roll out some guidelines to developers in the coming months, rather than leaving the devs to come up with them on their own. Privacy policies aren't exactly a new thing for Android apps. Go all the way back to an Aug. 4, 2010 blog post from Nick Kralevich of the Android Security Team titled "Best Practices for Handing Android User Data." What's the No. 1 tip he had for developers?
The proprietors of the major app stores coming together for a common set of privacy policies as well how to best present those policies to the us, the users is a good thing. A very good thing. Now we just need to see better implementation. More: California Attorney General's Office; more at iMore.com 
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 06:59 AM PST  Samsung and AT&T this morning announced the Samsung Rugby Smart, a 3.7-inch Android 2.3 smartphone that should stand up to a beating or a soaking or any sort of other torture you might put it through. In addition to being dustproof, it can be submerged in up to 1 meter of water for as long as 30 minutes -- quite a bit longer that you'd last -- and is also hardened against humidity, rain, shock and extreme tempertatures. Specs include:
Source: AT&T read more
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Posted: 23 Feb 2012 06:20 AM PST  The pace of pre-MWC leaks shows now sign of slowing, as a new leaked image claiming to show the "HTC One X" (aka Endeavor) has surfaced over on PocketNow. As you can see, it looks like an HTC phone. And Sense 4.0 looks the same as in that leaked RUU. Hold tight, folks, just a few more days until HTC takes the lid off its MWC line-up. Source: PocketNow 
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