Thursday, October 25, 2012

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US Cellular announces cheap Huawei Ascend Y for $30

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 02:05 PM PDT

US Cellular is one of the leading regional carriers in USA and they are offering a lot of Android powered devices with a cheap price tag. Though today, they launched an Android powered device with Huawei, known as the Huawei Ascend Y. US Cellular is offering it for $29.99 with a 2-year agreement.

Of course it’s a budget phone and I hope you are not expecting a dual-core or quad-core processor under the hood as it features a single-core 800Mhz processor, running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, 3.5-inch HVGA (480×320-pixel) touch screen, 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, and DTS Envelo audio technology for surround sound.

if you are a Galaxy S II or One X lover, this phone is not for you, but if you are new to Android and you are not planning to invest big or just looking for a cheap device, then this is not a bad choice. So tell us in the comment box below, are you planning to grab this from US Cellular?

Source: CNET

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Sprint extends push-to-talk feature to new Android devices with app

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 11:39 AM PDT

Sprint today announced the recent availability of a new app (Sprint Direct Connect Now) that adds push-to-talk features to Android smartphones such as the Kyocera Rise and forthcoming LG Optimus Elite.  Available as a free app, it basically adds the same PTT service that comes with Direct Connect models but without the physical button.

Sprint Direct Connect Now key features:

  • Interoperable with Nextel Direct Connect and Sprint Direct Connect
  • Group Connect calls up to 21 participants
  • Call alerts to notify others you want to talk without interrupting
  • Convenient touchscreen controls
  • Displays contact image for speaker
  • Synchronizes contacts with device's address book
  • Creates favorites for most contacted Direct Connect contacts

Download Sprint Direct Connect Now (Google Play)

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Might the HTC DLX arrive at Verizon as Droid DNA?

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 09:14 AM PDT

A newly leaked minimum advertised price (MAP) for Verizon has surfaced online which suggests the rumored 5-inch HTC smartphone may arrive under the name of Droid DNA.  Known in the past as Droid Incredible X, DIX, and DLX, the phone appears as if it will carry a $199 price tag, something we simply love.  The HTC6435LVW is identified as having a price starting date of November, just in time for the Black Friday shopping season.

I don’t know about you but I’m all over this phone, what with its 5-inch display and HTC build quality.  Even if you cannot really discern anything as high as the 1080p HD display, it sure would be nice to carry around, no?

AndroidCentral

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U.S. Cellular expands presence to 460 Walmart locations

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 08:51 AM PDT

U.S. Cellular has started expanding its retail presence, today announcing that it will bring its postpaid plans to 460+ Walmart locations within its footprint.  The move will help the carrier get more exposure and potentially reach more new consumers.  This expansion comes shortly after the launch of its U Prepaid, no-contract service, across more than 400 Walmart stores.

These Walmart stores will essentially act like little U.S. Cellular stores, offering the same postpaid plans and unique benefits (no contract after the first, points-based rewards). All participating Walmart stores will carry popular handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy S III, Huawei Ascend II, Samsung Chrono 2 and Samsung Freeform 4.

Press release after the break

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Vintage typography app Fontly comes to Android

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 08:27 AM PDT

So you’re a big fan of vintage typography huh?  Cool, me too!  I simply love to happen across an old building with some antique hand-painted logo or sign on the side. I’m also a huge fan of old tyme-y brand logos and art. Today, I am extremely excited to learn that Fontly has come to Android. If you’re into ”ghost signs, neon, architectural, foil lettering, hand-painted, and other typographical wonders” then you ought to check out Fontly.

We’ve got the press release and download links after the break

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Look ma, more Nexus 4 pictures

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 07:33 AM PDT

What do you know, more photos of the Nexus 4 have landed online with less than one week to go before we see it officially announced. The source @evleaks (whodathunkit) has provided what appears to be press renders that might find their way onto the Play Store site.

There are no new specs or details to go with the photos but that’s to be expected at this point.  Pretty much everything there is to know about this model has leaked online.  All we need now is a launch date and a price.  Anyone got a guess on that stuff?

For what it’s worth, we find it interesting that there are two separate weather indicators in the notification bar.  That’s pretty strange stuff, and quite unlike anything that Google might show.  Whatevs…

 

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Samsung enhances TecTile features with 3.0 update

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 07:13 AM PDT

Samsung today announced that their Tectile programmable NFC stickers have gotten an update, just in time for the U.S. debut of the Galaxy Note II.  As a v3.0 release, the adds new features, tighter and deeper integration with Android apps, and the option to program a string of commands to a singular TecTile. If you’re interested in learning more about these NFC stickers you can check out Samsung’s website.  Ready to pick some up?  Head to AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile and grab a pack of five for $14.99 and then download the free app

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Are you guilty of “Sh*t Android Users Say”?

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 06:40 AM PDT

Ever find yourself saying one or more of the following things about Android or the iPhone?  Ever run down someone else’s handset choice or talk up yours like crazy?  Sure you have.  Check out the video below (after the break), passed to us by the folks at Mobile Phone Finder.  While we might be guilty of one or two of these things, we seriously hope we’re not this annoying.  Much of this is spot-on and funny because it’s true, but we don’t know anyone who has spent that much time doting on widgets…. That said, widgets are cool

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Dragon Mobile Assistant debuts for Android 4.0+

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 06:31 AM PDT

Nuance has released a new voice-assisted application that builds up on their already existing Dragon Go!, dropping it in Google Play Store for Android 4.0+ devices.  The app will be known as Dragon Mobile Assistant and it will feature enhanced verbal commands, hands-free wake-up, new Driver Mode, and reading incoming messages aloud.  If you’re running Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean on your handset then you ought to do yourself a favor – check out the free app. (LINK AFTER THE BREAK

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T-Mobile Galaxy Note II available at whopping $369

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 05:26 AM PDT

Been holding out for a T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy Note II?  We sure hope you’ve been saving your pennies because this thing certainly ain’t cheap.  The new handset is now available through T-Mobile’s website at a cool $369.99 after $50 mail-in rebate card and with a two-year service agreement. OUCH

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Get this look for your Android smartphone: The Future, Pie UI Reimagined

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 08:05 PM PDT

One of our absolute favorite things about Android is the fact that you can bend and tweak the platform to your needs.  Sure, there’s rooting and modding for deep level personalization, but that stuff does not always concern the everyman user.  Some of just like to change the home screen around a bit and create a new user experience.

There’s a wonderful website that we’ve long appreciated called MyColorScreen which aims to shed light on all the great ways you can modify your home screens. To that end, we’ve created a series of posts on AndroidGuys where we will highlight an occasional design and its accompanying apps.  In a nutshell we will show you a new look for your Android handset and tell you which apps you’ll need if you want to mimic the feel. Please note that the following details are but the ingredients to which you can create your own delicious Android dish – results will vary.  And that’s awesome

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