Wednesday, November 7, 2012

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One more render of Droid DNA emerges

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 01:39 PM PST

Look! Yet another photo of the Droid DNA is online, thanks, of course, to @evleaks.  We’re hesitant to call this the “final” render of the Droid DNA because there’s still a week before it is officially unveiled, so we’ll stick with “one more“. Whatever the case, it’s a new look at the phone and our first glimpse of a stock wallpaper.  Huzzah.

 

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Rhapsody refreshes app with new visual interface, recommendations

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 01:19 PM PST

Rhapsody has just dropped a new version of its music application/service in the Google Play store and it sure is a looker.  Details include a refreshed visual interface with full-screen album art, swiping-to-skip, and the introduction of a new feature, Replay. T

his latest addition will recommend tracks to you based on time and day, much like Songza. You’ll also find that the updated home screen gives love to new releases as well as content and playlists put together by the Rhapsody team. Download Rhapsody for your Android smartphone or tablet today and get started at no cost.

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Kmart Black Friday ad a smattering of dirt-cheap, no-name Androids

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 11:45 AM PST

The Kmart Black Friday ad is online today and it certainly has its fair share of Android products. Well, fair share of stuff you’ve never heard of.  Don’t look for top-shelf stuff from the likes of Samsung or HTC, all there is here is plenty in the way of X-treme and 4Sight.  Yeah, that’s what we said, too.  Nevertheless, you can bet your leftover Halloween candy that people will still be chatting about that “$40 Android 4.0 tablet at Kmart.”

Here’s the Android-based deals from Kmart on Black Friday

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Staples Black Friday ad light on Android savings

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 11:00 AM PST

The Staples Black Friday ad is online and, if you’re expecting to save bundles on Android, you’ll be disappointed. There’s very little in the way of Android, some of which are not actual savings at all. A 16GB Nexus 7 for $199.99?  Don’t do it, get it through Google Play and grab an extra 16GB of storage for the same price.

Here’s the Android-based deals from Staples on Black Friday:

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 7″ 8GB Android Tablet – $179.99
  • Lenovo A2107 7″ 8GB Android Tablet – $149.99
  • Kindle Fire 7″ Tablet w/Special Offers, $20 Easy Rebate – $159.00
  • Kindle Fire HD 7″ 16GB Tablet w/$20 Easy Rebate – $199.00
  • Google Nexus 7 7″ 16GB Android Tablet – $199.99

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Droid DNA incoming! HTC and Verizon hosting November 13 event

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 10:23 AM PST

We’re about one week away from putting together one of the worst kept secrets in Android; HTC and Verizon have an event scheduled for November 13.  The two are sending out invitations to a private New York press conference next week where we will see their “latest collaboration”.  If you’ve at all been paying attention to the Android scene over the last few months then you already know this is when we get the Droid DNA

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Amazon halves price of select Angry Birds titles ahead of Star Wars release

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 10:02 AM PST

With but two days to go before Angry Birds Star Wars arrives, Amazon has discounted the price of the existing Rovio titles. Starting today and running through 11:59PM PT, November 7, you can grab  Angry Birds HD, Angry Birds Space HD and Angry Birds Rio HD for a buck fifty.  Normally priced at $2.99 a piece, this is a 50 percent savings across each game.

Looking ahead to the November 8 Angry Birds Star Wars release, Amazon plans to offer the HD version for $2.99 and the standard edition for 99¢ at 12:01AM.

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Google bringing Wallet support to all 2.3+ devices, physical card in the works?

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 09:02 AM PST

Google has been working to update their Wallet services, and more evidence has surfaced that caught our attention. Word on the street is that Google is working on a physical Wallet card, and of course there’s that rumored major update we heard about. The latest rumors come from the Google Wallet support page, which suggests that Google is working to bring a non-NFC version of the app to every device running Gingerbread or higher.

The idea behind the physical Wallet card is essentially that all of a user’s cards could be channeled into a single card, which could be used instead of a handful of other payment methods. The cards linked to the single Wallet card will be manageable through the updated app, all without going through the carriers. Google is taking a drastic new direction with this update, and will most likely reach a lot more users in the process.

No word on when Google will be rolling out this update, but we’re hoping it’ll come in time for the holiday season. So, who else is excited to see what they do with Wallet? Do you think it’s a good idea for them to go around the carriers like this? Drop a comment below!

Source AndroidPolice 

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Get this look for your Android smartphone: 4.2 Clock

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 08:33 AM PST

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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AppBrain launches Apptimizer to help developers optimize apps for Google Play

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 06:10 AM PST

AppBrain is kicking off yet another developer tool for Android coders looking to gain some app exposure.  It’s called Apptimizer and, as the name suggests, it helps developers optimize their apps for listing in Google Play store.  In a nutshell, each app can get an Apptimizer score with the higher scores being more optimized.

AppBrain’s tools looks at a number of factors, including details such as APK file size, supported screen sizes, monetization, reviews and feedback, privacy and more.  In terms of optimization, AppBrain will provide you with search keywords to help rate higher than others with similar descriptions and apps.  Taken as individual pieces and parts, you’ll see how your app fares against others, and receive tips on how to optimize. 

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First generation Galaxy Note to get Android 4.1 in December

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 05:36 AM PST

First-generation Galaxy Note users are expected to see an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update in “late December” where it will introduce new features.  A leaked version of the upcoming firmware suggests the Galaxy Note will see the Nature UX as well as other goodies found in the Galaxy Note II.  As you will see in the video embedded below, the massive handset will also benefit from Air View (preview photos/videos by hover) as well as Multi View (two apps running next to each other)

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Sony Xperia V pushed to January but will get Android 4.1, price drop

Posted: 06 Nov 2012 04:54 AM PST

Sony has pushed the release of its Android-powered Xperia V back to January, according to the company’s official Xperia France Twitter account.  It’s not all that bad, however, as the device will be getting a minor price cut and software update.  Now, instead of arriving with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Xperia V will debut with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.  Pricing, will drop from its originally planned €549 sticker down a bit to €529.  No word yet as to which carriers will be getting the handset nor what the exact timing will be.

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