Posted: 22 Mar 2012 12:14 PM PDT  Download and install Google Voice for your Android 1.6 device and higher, including tablets. conversione applicazioni iphone android Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY      |
Posted: 22 Mar 2012 11:21 AM PDT  Acer has officially announced that their Tegra 3-powered 10.1-inch Android tablet, the Iconia Tab a510, is now available in the United States and Canada. Initially unveiled early in the year, this marks the company's first Android tablet to feature a quad-core processor. Specifications include 1GB RAM, 10.1-inch 1280x800 display, a 5-megapixel camera on the rear, and a battery rated at 12 hours of video playback. The Iconia Tab a510 will ship with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a few Acer enhancements however the exact timing remains unclear. If you're interested in placing an order for one of these $450 tablets, you are encouraged to check various retail outlets. Via: Engadget Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 22 Mar 2012 10:32 AM PDT  HTC today announced that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update has begun rolling out to HTC Vivid handsets around the country. If you're on AT&T and have one of these massive beauties and can't wait to get your hands on the latest version of Android, head to AT&T's site for more information. Not only does this update bring Ice Cream Sandwich, but it also adds an optimized audio experience with Beats By Dre and an updated HTC Sense experience as well! Selected New Features
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Posted: 22 Mar 2012 10:14 AM PDT  Lookout, the guys behind some of our favorite mobile security apps, have just released some pretty troubling data. This time we're not talking about malware or other threats of that nature. Nope, now we're discussing your missing mobile phones. Did you know that lost mobile handsets will cost U.S. consumers more than $30 billion this year alone? Yikes! After helping more than 9 million people recover their lost smartphones last year, Lookout is ready to go the extra mile. Today sees them announcing a new website called Mobile Lost and Found. The aim here is to educate users as to when and where phones are left behind or lost. Using anonymous data collected across 15 million worldwide users, Lookout is able to help you better understand the alarming trend of misplaced smartphones. Thanks to Foursquare's API and some crafty coding, we can get a much clearer look at where we are likely to leave our Android's behind. If anything, we learn where to be careful with our phones and which cities are the toughest on us. Lookout Projects Lost and Stolen Phones Could Cost U.S. Consumers Over $30 Billion in 2012 Lookout Study Identifies Top U.S. Cities for Phone Loss: Philadelphia, Seattle and Oakland San Francisco — March 22, 2012 — Lookout, the global leader in mobile security, today released findings from the first-ever phone loss study, which revealed that lost phones, if unrecovered, could cost U.S. consumers over $30 billion this year. As part of the study, Lookout today released the Mobile Lost & Found, an interactive website for people to discoverthe places where phones are most often lost, the likelihood of losing a phone by region, and the financial impact of lost phones.Lookout's data analysis from more than 15 million users found that regional location and behavior are the largest factors influencing phone loss. Over the course of 2011, Lookout located 9 million lost smartphones, which equals one phone every 3.5 seconds. In total, Lookout found that U.S consumers lose their phone about once a year. If uncovered, that could cost smartphone users upwards of $300 a year. "Each day, $7 million worth of phones are lost by Lookout users alone, and if unrecovered, it would take a significant toll not only on our wallets, but on our psyche too," said Kevin Mahaffey, co-founder and CTO Lookout. "Safeguarding your smartphone starts with protecting it from the number one risk you face – losing it." What are the odds? People in some U.S. cities have a higher chance of losing their phone: Philadelphia residents lose their phone three times more than New York City dwellers, while San Franciscans and New Yorkers lose their phones three times more than Chicagoans. Lookout determined the top ten cities in the U.S. for phone loss during 2011, inconveniencing residents' daily lives and resulting in financial losses:
Dude Where's My Phone? Lookout also discovered that specific locations invited loss more than others, with coffee shops and bars topping the list. In addition, people lose their phone most often at night, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. The top ten places for lost or stolen phones in the U.S. were:
As part of the study, Lookout unveils interesting findings on where phones are lost in specific cities, shedding insights into the character of each:
For more information, data and insights, please visit Lookout's Mobile Lost & Found. About Mobile Lost & Found Lookout's Mobile Lost & Found data is based on Lookout's more than 15 million global users. The findings in Lookout's Mobile Lost & Found are based on anonymized phone "locates" data performed by Lookout's 15 million global users in 2011. Lookout Mobile Security has users around the world who use the Lookout application to locate their lost or stolen device. To determine popular venues where phones were lost in cities across the globe, the study used the FourSquare API. Each "locate" was mapped by FourSquare's API to a venue type closest to the lost phone's location. About Lookout Mobile Security Lookout is a mobile security company dedicated to making the mobile experience safe for everyone. Lookout delivers award-winning protection from the growing threats facing mobile users today, including malware, phishing, privacy violations, data loss, and loss of the phone itself. Cross-platform, Lookout is designed from the ground up to provide advanced mobile protection while remaining lightweight and efficient on the phone. With 15 million users across 400 mobile networks in 170 countries, Lookout is the world leader in smartphone security. Headquartered in San Francisco, Lookout is funded by Accel Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Khosla Ventures and Trilogy Equity Partners. For more information and to download Lookout, please visit www.mylookout.com. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 22 Mar 2012 09:00 AM PDT  Highlighted features of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 include:
U.S. Cellular SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 10.1 AVAILABLE ON U.S. CELLULAR ONLINE AND IN STORES TODAY Tablet Launches U.S. Cellular's Line-Up of 4G LTE Devices CHICAGO (March 22, 2012) – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) have announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1™ is available today, both in stores and online at uscellular.com. The Android™-powered tablet runs on the 4G LTE network, with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G, and is the first device introduced in U.S. Cellular's 4G LTE device line-up. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available for $499.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. For a limited time, the tablet will be available for $399.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate in markets currently covered by the 4G LTE network and in those scheduled to be covered by the end of 2012. Visit uscellular.com for detailed pricing.The Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a widescreen display and dual surround-sound speakers, ideal for streaming video or watching movies while keeping families entertained on-the-go. The 2 megapixel front camera's high-quality image is ideal for video chatting and the 3 megapixel rear-facing camera has HD video capabilities to ensure users will capture every memorable moment. Galaxy Tab 10.1 users have access to nearly half a million apps available through Google Play, formerly known as the Android™ Market, helping multi-taskers get more done throughout the day with calendars, email, news, weather and more. Google Play also features downloadable digital movies, books and music. "The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the first of many cutting-edge devices slated for use on the 4G LTE network," said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. "This sleek and functional tablet makes it easier than ever for busy customers to simplify and organize their lives." Highlighted features:
The enhanced wireless experience on the 4G LTE network builds on the 3G data services U.S. Cellular customers already enjoy on the carrier's nationwide network that has the highest call quality and network satisfaction. U.S. Cellular, in partnership with King Street Wireless, currently offers 4G LTE service in select cities in Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. In the second half of this year, 4G LTE coverage will expand to cover select cities in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available to all U.S. Cellular customers and will run on the 4G LTE network in markets where it is available and on U.S. Cellular's nationwide 3G network in all other areas. By the end of 2012, 54 percent of U.S. Cellular customers will enjoy faster 4G LTE speeds. U.S. Cellular customers enjoy the only 4G LTE network with unique benefits, such as new devices faster without continuously signing contracts, free Overage Protection and free Battery Swap. U.S. Cellular also offers customers the only points-based rewards program in the industry, which rewards customers for simple things, such as paying bills on-time, adding a line or referring friends and family. Points may be used for faster phone upgrades, additional lines, devices, accessories and ringtones. It's one of the reasons U.S. Cellular has the happiest customers in wireless. For more information about the 4G LTE experience, visit uscellular.com/4G. For information about all of U.S. Cellular's deals, plans and phones, and other restrictions on these offers, visit any U.S. Cellular store, go to uscellular.com or check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available for $499.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. For a limited time, the tablet will be available for $399.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate in current and upcoming 2012 4G LTE markets. Visit uscellular.com for detailed pricing. Purchase of a data plan is required and a new two-year agreement and activation fee may apply for new customers. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. About King Street Wireless, L.P. King Street Wireless, L.P. currently holds 700 MHz wireless spectrum in 27 states and is partnering with Chicago-based U.S. Cellular to deliver high-speed 4G LTE service to U.S. Cellular's customers in several of the carrier's markets. King Street Wireless is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia where it is recognized for its involvement in its community both through its economic development and philanthropic efforts. To learn more about King Street Wireless, visit www.kingstreetwireless.com. About Samsung Telecommunications America Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com. About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world's most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com. About U.S. Cellular U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by its high-speed nationwide network that has the highest call quality of any national carrier. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Champion in 2012 for the second year in a row and received PC Magazine's 2011 Readers' Choice Award. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores oruscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 22 Mar 2012 08:30 AM PDT  A little more than 6 months ago we told you all about the Motorola MOTOACTV, the wearable fitness device powered by Android. Now that spring time is among us, Motorola is looking to grab the attention of golfers worldwide. Marketed towards users wishing to "amp up their game" the latest MOTOACTV is now available for pre-order at a somewhat pricey $299. The first devices will start shipping April 1st (no jokes here). Three-time PGA Tour winner, Bubba Watson claims this "could eliminate the caddy" in the promo video on Youtube. Bringing more "social" to your golf game. The Golf Edition includes over 20,000 courses worldwide and allows you track your entire game using GPS coordinates, as well as provided a virtual caddy to keep track of scores. Check out this youtube video, as well as the full press release below. Click here to view the embedded video. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 22 Mar 2012 08:16 AM PDT  We've already seen the gradual shift as LG moves away from the middle-ground/every-man LG Optimus One and on to HD, LTE, and 3D models. It's one thing to command a decent chunk of the entry-level smartphone buyer segment, it's another when you're viewed as a top-tier brand. It's not as if LG isn't capable of producing stuff to rival the Samsung Galaxy series or the new HTC One line. "I think LTE, high-definition and quad-core will be the key words this year. With fine-tuned technology and strategies, LG will recover our once-lost brand awareness,'' Park said.Looking at the company's 2012 products so far, we see signs of LG moving in the proper direction. Mobile World Congress saw them announcing multiple handsets along the high-end front, including the Optimus 4X HD and Optimus Vu. These, coupled with a new Optimus branding, should be enough to jump-start things in the new year. Via: FierceWireless Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:13 AM PDT  The guys over at TechCrunch were recently able to spend some time chatting up OMGPOP chief executive Dan Porter and Zynga's chief mobile officer David Ko. In case you haven't heard, Porter's runaway hit game Draw Something has been nothing short viral on Android and iOS devices around the world. So popular is the game that Zynga decided to open their wallet up and fork over more than $200 million for the OMGPOP team and its property. Speaking about the future of the game and what users might look forward to seeing, Porter indicates that in-app chat is high on the list of priorities. I don't know about you, but I've started using the drawing pad to leave messages for other gamers. "Dude, that turkey was incredible!" I've seen a number of of players do the same for friends and family, offering up words of encouragement or a simple "Sorry!" for those times they don't guess the drawing. Along the subject of those drawings, OMGPOP/Zynga look to be offering our most requested feature - image saving. We've been saying for a few weeks now that the Android version should allow an easy SHARE option so that we can send that drawing to our Twitter followers and Facebook friends. Share to email, save to gallery, etc. In fact, we spent some time on our recent podcast talking about ways to enhance the game. We'd like to give people a better opportunity to capture their drawings. There should be a save feature for saving your pictures. I didn't really get this idea until I was playing with one of my kids. You know how you like to save your kids' pictures and put them on the refrigerator and they draw these crushingly heart-breaking stick figures. We've got to make this feature fast.We're excited about the future of Draw Something, not just because of these two features, but also because of what Zynga brings to the table. We're fans of the in-app purchases, digital currency, and other models employed by their team. Download Draw Something and Draw Something FREE from the Google Play Store TechCrunch Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:22 AM PDT  Just a quick note to let you all know that Angry Birds Space has finally arrived in the Google Play Store and Amazon App Store. Available for Android devices running 1.6 or higher, the soon-to-be-popular game features brand new birds, a fancy gravity-based mechanics, and 60 levels of pig-bustin' fun. Amazon currently offers three versions of the game in the form of free and paid editions. The free one, like the others before it, employs in-app advertising. Our suggestion to you is to cough up a dollar and get it over with. Better yet, those of you with a Kindle Fire are definitely encouraged to check out Angry Birds Space HD which runs $2.99 and looks downright gorgeous! From the sounds of it, Angry Birds Space will be updated on a regular basis with new levels or campaigns. As is the case with Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio, and the classic edition, these updates will continue to add value to the game. FEATURES
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