| HTC One X to receive Sense 5 and 4.2 over the summer Posted: 31 Mar 2013 10:03 AM PDT 
Naturally when a new device comes out, owners of the previous generation of the device are left wondering if they’ll ever see the new software features on their current phones. And, after seeing the cool stuff Sense 5 can do, I can imagine there were some envious One X owners after HTC took the wraps off the One. Well, good news if you do own a One X. The latest leak from a trusted Twitter user, @LlabTooFeR, says that the international One X will be receiving Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5 in one update as soon as June or July. Supposedly, other members of the family will get the same update, (One S, One X+, Butterfly) but no time frame was given for those devices. I imagine HTC is realizing that to play with the big boys, you have to keep some of your older devices updated, and this is a big first step in the right direction. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as soon as we hear anything else about these updates. source: Gotta Be Mobile
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| Latest filing from Samsung on infamous patent suit confirms Apple could get more than the original $1.05 billion award Posted: 31 Mar 2013 09:51 AM PDT 
I’m sure you’re all too familiar with the huge patent battle between Samsung and Apple that ended with Apple being awarded $1.05 billion in damages. Then, the damages were reduced to about $600 million, and then Apple claimed mistakes were made in calculations, etc… It’s been a long, drawn out process. Now, the second trial concerning 14 devices that infringed on Apple’s patents will be opened up again for a second verdict. Samsung wants the jury to review whether or not those devices infringed on Apple’s patents in the first place to attempt to reduce the damages, but by doing so, Samsung admitted that Apple could “seek even more damages on these products in the new trial.” So that $600 million could come way down… or it could back up to $1 billion in damages again. Obviously Samsung’s lawyers feel pretty confident they can make a better case this time around. As a side note, Samsung also said Apple’s claims for reinstating the $85 million Judge Lucy Koh took away were ”procedurally improper and substantively incorrect.” Like with all the other patent trouble, we’ll be sure to keep you updated as soon as anything else comes out of the courtroom between these two. source: FOSS Patents
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| Sprint Galaxy S II to Receive Jelly Bean Update (Finally) Posted: 31 Mar 2013 05:42 AM PDT 
If you have been sitting in the wings watching the GSIII and GS4 come and go, you are probably feeling a little “left behind”. If you are still stuck in your two year contract and have fallen a bit behind the power curve of late, fear not, a refreshing new update to your old trusty handset should be just what the Doctor ordered. Sprint announced yesterday that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is on its way! I know this has been a long wait for those of you who have had your GSII since its release in 2011, but your wait is finally over. As you probably know, and have severely drooled over time-and-time again, the new update will bring with it: - Google Now
- Project Butter Animations
- Lock Screen Widgets
- Numerous stability and battery saving enhancements
But get this, the new update will also bring with it numerous GS3 GUI enhancements, to include Smart Stay eye tracking for keeping the phone awake, and Pop Up Play for watching videos in a window hovering over simultaneously running applications. The Android update is currently available to download and install. Check out Samsung’s help site for more information on the update and specific installation procedures. Source: CNET
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| TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for March 25 – March 31, 2013 Posted: 30 Mar 2013 07:18 PM PDT 
We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. The HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S 4 continue to dominate the news, but things are starting to heat up regarding the Motorola X phone as well. Google made a few updates to their apps, and word is that they are working on an all-in-one messaging system too. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week. Reviews Aces Gin Rummy [Cards & Casino] Jokes HD [Entertainment] Guides How to automatically receive MMS picture messages How to send SMS or MMS text messages from your PC or tablet using your Android phone number Accessories When To Expect Samsung's Galaxy S 4 Accessories And For How Much Image of Samsung Galaxy S 4 wireless charging accessory
Apps New Apps & Games Pac-Man + Tournaments hits the Play Store for free Digg Outlines Focus on Creating an Improved Google Reader Replacement New (believable) Google Babble mock-up shows up Google's Babble is actually Google Babel and will come to Android, iOS, Chrome, Gmail, and G+ Samsung's New S Voice Available To Download Gameloft teases possible Iron Man game for March 27th Fieldrunners 2 coming to Android in April Verizon Announces Playphone Games Portal, Coming Q2 2013 The original Sonic the Hedgehog coming to Android in April according to SEGA Gameloft announces Iron Man 3 for Android on April 25th App Updates Evernote Launches Version 5 For Android: New Camera, Document Search And More Google Translate gets offline language packs Google adds info cards to Play Movies app Live Transit Information Added for Washington D.C. and Salt Lake City in Google Maps Action Launcher Makes Widgets Cool Again With Shutter Feature Google Play shows off "Featured Android Apps for Tablets" page on website Tasker's New Holo Redesign Graduates to the Play Store, Brings It to Android 4.0+ Misc The Humble Mobile Bundle Is Back: Choose Your Own Price For 6 Android Games Carriers T-Mobile's UNcarrier Simple Choice no-contract plans now live T-Mobile formally announces its 4G LTE network UK carrier Three to launch 4G LTE, just not before the end of the year EE Turns On 4G In 13 New Locations, Now Covers 50% Of The UK AT&T nabs US exclusivity on the 64GB variant of the HTC One Google Say no to Google Glass while driving says West Virginia lawmaker King of Chrome Leaks François Beaufort Hired by Google Google+ Now Allows Animated GIF Profile Photos Google's LTE-equipped Chromebook Pixel to start shipping April 8th Google's Takes 'OPN Pledge' to Protect Open Source and Patents New Google patent application could produce better photos using weather info Google Glass The first batches of Google Glass could be made inside the U.S. Google TV Amazon Prime Content Comes to Google TV's PrimeTime Hardware Samsung Exynos 5 Octa Will Support All 20 LTE Bands Phones Amazon / HTC Amazon Kindle smartphone to go into production in Q2 with a 4.7-inch display HTC HTC Desire P and Desire Q Images and Specs Leak HTC One to get software update in April to improve camera performance in lighted conditions HTC Butterfly to get successor, could this be the DLXPLUS for Verizon? Well, this certainly is a new record; Verizon has apparently discontinued the DROID DNA after only 4 months HTC to get help from Qualcomm to market the HTC One US HTC One hits "several hundred thousand" preorders T-Mobile announces the launch details for the HTC One and Galaxy S 4 smartphones HTC One first smartphone to receive iFixit's lowest possible repair score AT&T nabs US exclusivity on the 64GB variant of the HTC One Huawei Rumor: Huawei currently working on a Galaxy S 4 competitor featuring a 4.9-inch 1080p screen and quad-core processor LG LG Optimus G 2 shows up in GLBenchmark database Meizu Rendered Image Leak of Meizu MX3 Confirms Previous Design Spec Rumors Motorola Rumor: Motorola X phone to be launched in November with a 4.8-inch display, Sapphire glass, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Motorola X Phone rumor updated Leaks & Rumors about Motorola's X and Upcoming Nexus Smartphones Neo The world's cheapest quad-core 1080p smartphone gets leaked and is possibly due for arrival by the end of April Nexus Nexus 5 to be all about the camera, will be more compact, and will skip the 1080p display T-Mobile's 4G LTE can be accessed with Nexus 4 under right circumstances Did Google and LG quietly update the Nexus 4 design? It sure appears to be the case 4.2.2 Verizon Galaxy Nexus and 4.2.1 Sprint Galaxy Nexus Factory Images Posted Samsumg Samsung Fonblet appears in Global Download Center with 6.3-inch display Samsung Exynos 5210 processor revealed, Could power the Galaxy S 4 Mini Report says 70% of first 10 million Galaxy S 4s to have Snapdragon 600 processors Steve Kondik leaves Samsung, shares thoughts on Samsung Galaxy S 4 Samsung Galaxy Note III Rumored To Have Unbreakable Display Samsung Galaxy S 4 wallpapers now available to download Samsung Galaxy S 4 ringtones now available for download Samsung Galaxy S 4 videos show Group Play, camera, motion functions, and video help T-Mobile announces the launch details for the HTC One and Galaxy S 4 smartphones Free Tablet From Carphone Warehouse When You Pre-Order The Galaxy S 4 Starting March 28 Samsung Galaxy S 4 goes through extensive battery testing, shows it can stay on for possibly 3 days AT&T announces pricing, pre-order schedule for Samsung Galaxy S 4 US Cellular to take Samsung Galaxy S 4 pre-orders starting April 16th Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 gets green-light from FCC Sony Sony Xperia ZL Finally Priced For The U.S., Be Prepared To Pay A Premium Lockscreen security flaws seem to be contagious as Sony Xperia Z becomes next victim Sony Xperia A 'Dogo' and Xperia UL 'Gaga' heading to Japan this summer Sony prepping entry-level smartphone with 5-inch display for Q3 Sony rumored to be working on Cyber-shot and Walkman-based Xperia smartphones behind the scenes Tablets Samsung's 10.1 and 11.4-inch AMOLED Full HD (1920 x 1200) displays now delayed, 8.0-inch still on track as scheduled Updates Android 4.1 scheduled for Motorola Droid Bionic during 2nd quarter of 2013 Sprint Galaxy S II to Receive Jelly Bean Update (Finally) Misc Android tethering could be threatened by judge's patent ruling in favor of Nokia HTC's marketing chief talks about brand making a bolder approach Samsung sues LG for tarnishing brand image Smart connected devices surpassed 1 billion units for 2012 worldwide, smartphones and tablets grew exponentially Samsung to break smartphone sales record with 70 million units for Q1 Apple Claims Reduction Of Samsung Damages Was An $85 Million Mistake Samsung continues to strenghten their ecosystem with launch of the 'Content & Services' app store Toshiba Launching Thinnest Ever 13 Megapixel Camera Sensor Nearly half of all commuters admit to texting and driving Samsung Stores find their way into Best Buy, just in time for Samsung Galaxy S 4 launch Texas Instruments Develops New Chips That Cut Battery Recharge Time In Half OUYA shipping to early backers, retail launch on June 4th
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| AT&T nabs US exclusivity on the 64GB variant of the HTC One Posted: 30 Mar 2013 05:22 PM PDT 
Thanks to a recent video of the HTC One by AT&T, we have now learned that the wireless company has been awarded US exclusivity of the 64GB variant of the upcoming HTC One. While it’s great for AT&T users, this is terrible news for everyone else. My question is, if HTC is trying their best to crawl themselves out of the hole they’re currently in, why in the world would they grant any carrier exclusivity on the 64GB variant of their flag ship device? Let’s just hope this exclusivity won’t last too long. Click here to view the embedded video.
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| Well, this certainly is a new record; Verizon has apparently discontinued the DROID DNA after only 4 months Posted: 30 Mar 2013 05:14 PM PDT 
The title certainly isn’t a mistake folks, Verizon has apparently “retired” the HTC DROID DNA after only 4 months of being on the market. I’m sure we’re all wondering why this move was made, could it have been due to lackluster sales? Or perhaps Verizon is planning on making room for the upcoming HTC One device? Either way, 4 months is just not acceptable and embarrassing for Verizon to do this to their customers. This was first brought up when users started to notice that the DNA wasn’t available on Verizon’s website anymore. After several XDA users contacting Verizon to ask about it, several have confirmed that the device has been discontinued by Verizon. Below is a conversation from XDA user robertmoore208 with a Verizon representative that seemed to have confirmed the retirement of the DNA.
On the other hand, a Droid-Life reader points out that you can find the DROID DNA on this pre-order page. This reader was told that devices can go in and out of stock, but a few Verizon store reps mentioned that their stores have been out of stock for some time. There is also the possibility that the SKU has changed to ADR6435LVW2, but I have no idea why Verizon would need to make that change. In my opinion, it’s likely we will see the updated Butterfly that we reported about earlier in the week. Since the DROID DNA is based on the original Butterfly, it’s likely the Verizon will launch this phone as either the DROID DNA 2 or the DROID DNA+ very soon. Stay tuned. sources: Verizon Forums / XDA / Droid-Life
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| Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 gets green-light from FCC Posted: 30 Mar 2013 03:24 PM PDT 
The FCC has just gave the Verzion variant of the upcoming Galaxy S 4 from Samsung the go ahead. Some things to note are the presence of 4G LTE, as expected, on both Verizon’s 700 MHz band and their AWS band which they recently acquired. Also worth noting is the presence of HSPA-3G network which could mean a better experience for consumers who travel overseas. As of now the only other carriers left to pass through the FCC’s tests are AT&T and T-Mobile, but we don’t expect that to take very long. Source: FCC
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