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Light up your room with the new official Android Neon Lamp by Google

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 04:47 PM PDT

 

Probably the coolest Android related product I’ve seen in a while would be this new Android Neon lamp that has just been made available from Google. Nothing says “lets party!” than a cool little neon Android lamp, right? The price isn’t exactly cheap at $36.40, but I’m sure that won’t deter and of you Android maniacs! Head over to the source link to purchase one for yourself or fellow Android fan.

source: Google Store

Verizon releases HTC Rezound focused music video of flash mob

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 02:47 PM PDT

In commemoration of the availability of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on the HTC Rezound, Verizon Wireless released a video on YouTube to celebrate the end of the long wait. The video is a cross between a music video and a flash mob. The storyline follows a buyer of a new HTC Rezound as she walks and dances her way through city streets unaware of a mob of dancers following behind her. The "flash mob" comes to an end when the main character receives a phone call. I'm not really sure this is effective advertising for Verizon. If you would like to judge for yourself, hit the break to view the video.

Click here to view the embedded video.

source: Phandroid

CTIA announces MobileCON 2012, the next version of Enterprise & App conference

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 02:29 PM PDT

CTIA announced a "new" conference coming up in October, MobileCON 2012. The event is the successor to their Enterprise & Application conference and moves the focus to the mobile enterprise. According to Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA, "The show is specifically designed for wireless and IT professionals who are serious about enterprise mobility, networks and applications, regardless of their industry." Attendees will have the opportunity to access industry leaders and exhibitors who will provide information on subjects like security, the cloud, mCommerce, and M2M. Speakers include representatives from organizations like SAP, Symantec, and IBM.

MobileCON 2012 will be held October 9 – 11, 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center. If you are interested in attending this new iteration of CTIA's Enterprise and Application event, early bird registration is available through September 10, 2012, at the www.mobilecon2012.com site. Hit the break for the full press release and additional details.

CTIA-THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION® UNVEILS MOBILECON™

Brand Reset Showcases First-ever Mobile Enterprise Focused Event

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 14, 2012 – CTIA-The Wireless Association® today announced MobileCON™ 2012, which focuses exclusively on mobile enterprise issues currently challenging a variety of industries. Debuting October 9-11, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center, the MobileCON event is the next evolution of CTIA’s previous Enterprise & Applications™ conference.

“Over the past few years, CTIA has been working toward giving our membership and industry the highly specialized events they want and need. MobileCON focuses exclusively on the mobile enterprise IT community, and brings together the industry leaders they want to hear from and exhibitors they need to meet,” said Robert Mesirow, CTIA vice president and show director. “The show is specifically designed for wireless and IT professionals who are serious about enterprise mobility, networks and applications, regardless of their industry.”

The more focused format of the recharged CTIA fall show addresses integral components of the enterprise ecosystem, including security, cloud, mCommerce, M2M and enterprise applications at a deeper breadth and depth than other user conferences. Session options including keynotes, roundtables, short-form talks and break-out sessions will focus on not only the headline-driving issues of the day, but drive deeper into the technical topics attendees must know. Some of the new features being introduced at MobileCON 2012 include:

  • Enterprise Industry Spotlight—MobileCON 2012′s format and focus will attract wireless and telecom leaders and professionals with the opportunity to significantly advance business opportunities and the potential to change the global wireless ecosystem.
  • Attendee Driven Experience—Attendees have the flexibility to choose the learning format that best fits their needs—whether that’s immersive through the deep dives or interactive and peer-to-peer through the three thought leadership stages on the exhibit floor. Attendees can set their agenda to drop into any session and format that interests them. This flexibility will better facilitate networking, learning and information gathering. This year’s show will feature M2M, security, mobile commerce, enterprise applications, cloud computing and vertical markets.
  • New High-Impact, Short-Form Speaker Sessions—MobileCON 2012 introduces Bit Talks featuring a compelling, diverse lineup of IT leaders from influential companies addressing discrete topics in 15-minute segments. Each Bit Talk will identify one primary problem to be anticipated, avoided or solved and include three things that were learned through the deployment or implementation experience.
  • Diverse, Compelling Keynote Speakers—CTIA has sought a roster of world-class speakers from the private and public sectors. Representing the organizations currently driving mobile enterprise innovation, MobileCON’s speaker lineup will start the conversations that will drive the industry’s agenda moving forward. Confirmed keynote speakers include:
  • Robin Bienfait, CIO of Research In Motion
  • Scott Griffith, Chairman & CEO of Zipcar
  • Sanjay Poonen, President of Technology & Innovation Products atSAP
  • Steve Trilling, Chief Technology Officer of Symantec
  • Bridget van Kralingen, SVP of Global Business Services at IBM

Registration
Early bird registration and rates are available for MobileCON 2012 through September 10, 2012. Media may pre-register online through October 4. Tickets and up-to-date event information can be found on MobileCON’s website: http://www.mobilecon2012.com.

For more information on MobileCON 2012, visit http://www.mobilecon2012.com

Samsung begins arguments, Shows how Apple stole from LaunchTile and DiamondTouch table

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 02:07 PM PDT

Apple closed their case so it’s Samsung’s turn to be a little offensive, and to kick things off, they decided to show a couple of early 2000s gesture technologies, LaunchTile and DiamondTouch.

LaunchTile was co-created by Benjamin Bederson who took the stand as a “fact witness” for Samsung. It was for Microsoft’s PocketPC devices and became available in 2004. It helped users access a lot of information and it featured thumbnails that users could zoom in on to access information. Bederson demoed it by showing three different zoom levels. Here’s a look:

Click here to view the embedded video.

This argument is to disprove Apple’s 381 patent which covers the “bounce back” feature, which happens when users move something like a photo or a list beyond the area of the screen.

Of course Apple fought back saying that LaunchTile’s snap back functionality didn’t work when reaching application tiles on the corner of the screen or when zoomed out all the way. Seriously Apple, what difference does that make? You are trying to convince all of us that Samsung copied and that means an exact replica. Everybody is taking previous technologies and improving on them, so I’m not sure what their point is. Apple is arguing that it’s not an exact match, but are Samsung’s products and exact match?

Next up was Adam Bogue, who created DiamondTouch. It was a projector-based table that featured multi-touch gestures. The primary gesture was called FractalZoom, which involved one touch for scrolling and two fingers to pinch and zoom. Interestingly enough Bogue demoed this to Apple in a private meeting in 2003. It didn’t go anywhere, but the email communications between Apple and himself were still intact and was submitted as evidence.

DiamondTouch also developed something called TableCloth, which Samsung used as another argument refuting any infringement on the “bounce back” feature. Bogue said that it was developed for Adobe Flash and it would bounce back images when they were pulled off the screen.

This is only the beginning of Samsung’s arguments. Trust me, they will have a lot more and will probably continue through the middle of next week.

source: cnet

EA includes Android in new platforms for Origin app

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 01:54 PM PDT

At their GamesCom press conference, Electronic Arts announced some additional platforms, including Android, for their Origin download service application. Origin was first announced for the Mac OS X platform as part of EA's release of SimCity for the Mac. In the announcement at GamesCom, EA indicated they were going to make Origin available for Android, Facebook, and Smart TV in addition to OS X. Along with the new platforms, EA also announced some new features for Origin including the ability to access free-to-play games, digital content, live videos, and a new dashboard for the application. No information regarding a release date or availability was provided by EA.

source: The Verge

ASUS and Wikipad will support PlayStation Mobile

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 01:48 PM PDT

 

PlayStation Mobile is something that I really want other companies to jump on. While HTC has been the only big supporter, that changed today as ASUS and the Wikipad have been announced to be the newest supporter of PlayStation Mobile. I obviously don’t need to tell you how big this is for ASUS as they’re one of the top Android tablet vendors out there, but if you’re unfamiliar with the lesser-known Wikipad, you can check out our post about the gaming device here.

This move will definitely bolster the gaming capabilities of several popular ASUS devices such as the Transformer Prime and Nexus 7. What do you guys think of this move? I’m sure ASUS tablet owners will love this news!

source: PlayStation

Microsoft’s Official SkyDrive for Android app coming in a few weeks

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 01:31 PM PDT

 

There’s a couple of apps on the Google Play Market that has some SkyDrive integration, but an official SkyDrive app has yet to be seen. Soon that will change as Microsoft have officially announced the official SkyDrive for Android app.

Today, as part of making sure SkyDrive is available to all Windows customers, we're excited to announce that an official SkyDrive app for Android phones will be available in just a few weeks. The Android app is similar to our mobile apps for Windows Phone and iOS and allows you to browse your SkyDrive, upload files to SkyDrive, as well as share SkyDrive files with "Send a link." You’ll also be able to open SkyDrive files from other apps, as well as upload, save, and share to SkyDrive from other apps.

While Microsoft has yet to give out an official date as to when the application will be available, we’ll be sure to inform you all as soon as we get word. Would this app be of any use to you guys? Let us know!

source: Microsoft

Disney’s Junior Sprint ID pack now available; Entertainment for kids on the go

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 12:44 PM PDT

Keeping kids entertained these days can be quite the challenge. Thankfully we now have the necessary technology to keep them busy and entertained on the go. Sprint is helping out in that department by releasing the Disney Junior Sprint ID pack. This is loaded with content aimed for kids, or for any age group for that matter. Here’s what you can expect from the Disney Junior ID pack:

  • Disney Junior Games: Keep kids entertained and engaged with games from DisneyJunior.com featuring Jake and the Never Land Pirates – including Izzy's Pirate Puzzles and Jake's Treasure Hunt.
  • Disney Junior Facebook: Parents can get the latest tips, recipes and sneak peeks on what is happening on all of the Disney Junior Facebook pages.
  • Disney Junior Videos: Your child can watch select episodes of their favorite Disney Junior shows on demand. Full episodes of Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Doc McStuffins are among those available using the Sprint TV app.
  • Disney Junior Wallpaper: Customize your phone with wallpapers featuring your child's favorite Disney Junior characters.

This should be a great tool for parents to use in keeping their kids entertained for many hours. You can hit the break for the full press release!

Disney Junior ID Pack Offers On-the-Go Access to Disney Junior Shows and Games for Your Child Right from Your Sprint Phone

Easily Customize Smartphone with Disney Junior Videos, Games, Wallpapers, Facebook Content

BURBANK, Calif. & OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), August 13, 2012 – Are you a mom or dad who wants to keep your young kids entertained in the car while running errands around town or during a road trip? Now all you have to do is reach into your purse or pocket and pull out something you always have on hand – your Sprint Android-powered smartphone. Disney Junior ID, a new offering that loads select Sprint smartphones with Disney Junior content for preschoolers in a few simple clicks, is available starting today.

The Disney Junior ID pack transforms parents' smartphones into something kids ages 2 to 7 will enjoy whether out and about or at home. By simply selecting the Disney Junior ID pack icon from a library of more than 45 Sprint ID packs, the phone will automatically download apps, widgets and wallpapers from some of your child's favorite shows, and other Disney Junior-related content.

Kids can watch a selection of their favorite shows with on-demand episodes, play engaging games, and keep up with some of their favorite Disney Junior characters right on the phone. Additionally, parents can get tips, ideas and more with the Disney Junior Facebook pages feed that is available to them via the new ID pack.

The Disney Junior ID pack includes the following widgets and content:

Disney Junior Games: Keep kids entertained and engaged with games from DisneyJunior.com featuring Jake and the Never Land Pirates – including Izzy's Pirate Puzzles and Jake's Treasure Hunt.
Disney Junior Facebook: Parents can get the latest tips, recipes and sneak peeks on what is happening on all of the Disney Junior Facebook pages.
Disney Junior Videos: Your child can watch select episodes of their favorite Disney Junior shows on demand. Full episodes of Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Doc McStuffins are among those available using the Sprint TV app.
Disney Junior Wallpaper: Customize your phone with wallpapers featuring your child's favorite Disney Junior characters.

"Lately more and more moms and dads are finding fun mobile phone apps that their kids will enjoy, but rather than searching through an app store with thousands of apps, wondering which ones are best, we've simplified the process – they can simply click on the Disney Junior ID pack and get access to their kids' favorite shows and games," said Kevin McGinnis, vice president-Product, Sprint. "We are excited to offer this robust mobile experience and we’re thrilled to make this available to our customers."

The Disney Junior ID pack is available on select Sprint ID-capable devices, including LG Viper™ 4G LTE, LG Optimus Elite™, LG Optimus™ S, LG Marquee™, Motorola PHOTON™ 4G, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Epic™ 4G, Samsung Conquer™ 4G, Samsung Transform™, Samsung Replenish™, Kyocera Milano™ and ZTE Fury™.

The Disney Junior ID pack is free to download with an Everything Data plan from Sprint. Users can download up to four additional ID packs onto their phone, in addition to Disney Junior, such as ESPN, MTV, or non-branded ID packs like Home Base, which features shopping, fitness and recipe apps, or Socially Connected, with apps to keep in touch with friends while out and about. To see all Sprint ID packs, visit www.sprint.com/sprintid. For more information about Disney Junior's ID pack visithttp://ria.sprint.com/ria/pages/index.jsp?ms=SprintID#/detail?egoID=PCS678790

About Disney Junior

Disney Junior reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites mom and dad to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for kids age 2-7. Disney Junior's series blend Disney's unparalleled storytelling and characters kids love deeply with learning, including early math, language skills, healthy eating and lifestyles, and social skills. Disney Junior launched in February 2011 with a daily programming block on Disney Channel. In its first year, Disney Junior posted the network’s biggest yearly audience in the daypart in Total Viewers, Kids 2-5, Boys 2-5 and Women 18-49, increasing by double-digit margins among preschooler demographics over year-ago levels. On March 23, 2012 Disney Junior added a cable and satellite channel in the U.S. bringing the total number of channels to 30 worldwide.

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 56 million customers at the end of the second quarter of 2012 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers in customer satisfaction and most improved, across all 47 industries, during the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com orwww.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

Flash for Android is now officially dead

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 12:34 PM PDT

Well folks, we knew this day would come sooner or later. Adobe Flash for Android is now officially dead starting tomorrow. While it was widely reported that Flash was only disabled on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, starting tomorrow Adobe will disable all new installs of Flash for Android.

There’s so much talk as to whether Flash ultimately failed or succeeded. It’s clear that Adobe has now realized that HTML5 is the future, and not Flash, but I still don’t quite understand why they plan on disabling new installs all together. Adobe halting development in understandable, but why not just leave it in the market for people that wish to install it? After all, there are still some sites that utilize Flash and it would be nice to have the choice to still have it if you wish so.

Either way, I’m sure folks over at XDA will have the .apk for Adobe Flash if you still wish to install it onto your device. Long live Adobe Flash, whether you see it as a failure or not, it was great while it lasted and I certainly welcomed it.

source: The Verge

Acer Cloudmobile is up for pre-order in the UK for £284.99 ($447.21)

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 12:13 PM PDT

 

Earlier this year, Acer unveiled their CloudMobile Smartphone. Now, the phone is finally up for pre-orders starting today over in the UK. Expansys, the popular mobile online retailer, is offering the Cloudmobile SIM-free and unlocked for £284.99 ($447.21). The price definitely isn’t too bad for what you’re getting:

  • Android 4.0
  • On-screen buttons
  • 720p 4.3-inch display
  • 1.5GHz dual-core processor
  • 1GB RAM and 8GB on board storage
  • 8MP rear shooter with LED flash

For those that decide to jump on this pre-order, you can expect Expansys to begin shipping the device on September 5th.

source: Expansys
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