Thursday, November 1, 2012

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OUYA will launch with Android 4.2

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 03:59 PM PDT

The OUYA team took to their Kickstarter page today to spill a few details on the progress of their crowdfunded gaming console.  First up, the device will come loaded with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean instead of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich stuff that was initially expected.  While this might not be all that big of a deal on the surface, it’s the latest and greatest version of the platform and will include the most current APIs. If you’re a developer or modder then this will certainly appeal to you.�

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AT&T and T-Mobile form roaming partnership in Sandy aftermath

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 01:24 PM PDT

 

We received word today that AT&T and T-Mobile have come together with a roaming agreement that will help residents of New York and New Jersey. As those subscribers work to get things back in order and clean up, they’ll want to make sure they can reach their friends and family. Today’s announcement ensures taht they are able to get through in these vital times.

If you own a compatible device and live in the affected areas then you will find your phone may roam from one network to another. Things will be seamless and could change from one call to the next, neither of which will cost anything to the user.

Additional details follow the break

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Zombie Driver comes to Android; win one of two free Nexus 7 tablets!

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 10:32 AM PDT

Get ready for another awesome game, kiddos, Zombie Driver has driver has been loosed upon Android!  Available today in Google Play and TegraZone, the top-down driver is a full-on version that was so popular on PC and consoles.

Everything you remember from the original is here including bosses, missions, and game modes.  What makes it great for Android, though, is the fact that it also includes controller, touch, and keyboard support and even plugs into TV’s through HDMI. Because it’s built with Tegra 3 processors in mind, Zombie Driver includes “even more realistic physics simulation, rich textures, massive amounts of zombie carnage and unprecedented destruction effects”.  Totally worth the $6.99 price tag, yo.

Read on to learn more details about Zombie Driver and for instructions on how you can win a Tegra 3-powered Nexus 7 tablet

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Archos intros new 8-inch Android tablet, 80 Cobalt

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 09:21 AM PDT

Archos has another new tablet coming, this time in the form of an entry-level Element series 80 Cobalt. Pricing is not yet known for the device however the specs tell us it ought to be friendly to your wallet.

Hardware details include Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a dual-core 1.6GHz processor, 8GB internal storage, 1GB RAM, and an 8-inch 1024 x 768 pixel display.  Additionally, the 80 Cobalt offers microSD expansion for up to 64GB, a rear 2-megapixel camera, and front-facing 0.3-megapixel camera.

How much would you expect the new Archos 80 Cobalt to run?  Would you consider it over today’s other tablet offerings?

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U.S. Cellular expands 4G LTE footprint

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 07:52 AM PDT

U.S. Cellular will be expanding its 4G LTE footprint in but a few days time, as the carrier is today announcing the next wave of markets.  Effective November 5, the wireless provider will see its network moving into new parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Oklahoma.  What’s more, there’s expanded coverage coming to Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. U.S. Cellular expects to have4G LTE coverage in 58 percent of its territory

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Waze overhauls navigation app with 3.5 release

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 07:28 AM PDT

Crowdsourced mapping and navigation application Waze has gotten a rather significant overhaul today with the release of v3.5 of its Android app.Available immediately in the Google Play store, the free app is bolstered by a number of new features. Details include seeing real-time ETA’s, parking locations of friends, sharing live locations and routes, and much more.

  • Driving to a restaurant with friends: See everyone on the way, with their real-time ETAs. When you arrive, you'll see where friends have parked, and know who's still on the way
  • Picking up your spouse: No more painstakingly explaining where they are. Send a Waze pick up request to instantly grab their location and navigate directly to them. They'll get a live map of your route and ETA, and watch as you approach — even if they don't have Waze.
  • Let the kids know you'll be home for dinner: The days of "Mom, when are you coming home?" are over. Share your drive by sending a URL to a live map of your location and route, and let them see exactly where you are and when you'll be there.

If you’re looking for an alternative to Google Maps or just want to try out something new, we definitely recommend Waze.  It has grown tremendously over the last few years and has only improved with each release.

Press release and download links after the brea

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Cricket adds $179 Desire C to Android portfolio

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 06:59 AM PDT

Cricket Wireless adds another Android smartphone to its smartphone portfolio today, introducing the Desire C. The HTC smartphone runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (with Sense) and should make for a more than adequate first handset for consumers getting a taste of the smarter side of things. Details include a 3.5-inch display, 5-megapixel camera, 4GB microSD expansion card, 3G connectivity, Muve Music, Beats Audio, and 1230 mAh Battery.

Pricing for the Desire C is $179.99 and the phone can be paired with any one of three smartphone plans starting at $50 per month.

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