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Google no longer able to accept payments for app developers in Argentina

Posted: 25 May 2013 12:49 PM PDT

Google_Play_Store_Update_4.0.25Android developers in Argentina have received a letter from Google informing them that Google will no longer be able to accept payments on behalf of the developers beginning June 27. This applies to both paid apps and in-app purchases, and is likely due to new restrictions by the Argentina government on currency exchanges. Not only will payments come to a halt, but beginning July 27, Google will remove paid apps and in-app items developed by Argentines.

Developers in Argentina will still be able to offer free apps, and Android users in Argentina will still be able to purchase apps in the Play Store, however. Google suggests in their letter that a solution for Argentines is to move their accounts to another country without such restrictions. Google hopes to restore payments in the future, but “no specific plans are in place at the moment.”

Source: The Verge

 


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More details for Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom discovered

Posted: 25 May 2013 12:48 PM PDT

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As Samsung continues its march to produce a Galaxy S 4 model targeted at virtually every type of consumer, we continue to try to identify specifics for all of the models slated to hit the market. Our latest bit of information comes from a leaked UAProf file that was discovered on the Samsung domain. The file indicates it is for an SM-C101, which we have confirmed is the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom. We see in the UAProf that the device will have an ARM11 processor and it also confirms the device will have a screen resolution of 960×540 as we reported earlier.

The Galaxy S 4 Zoom appears to distinguish itself from other models by packing in a 16MP camera capable of 10X digital zoom. Some have described the device as more of a camera phone than a smart phone.

source: Techtastic
via: phoneArena


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Kyocera Hydro Elite on its way to Verizon

Posted: 25 May 2013 12:06 PM PDT

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Frequent smartphone tipster @evleaks posted a tip earlier today indicating Verizon will be getting the Kyocera Hydro Elite added to their portfolio in June. Along with posting an image of the mysterious device, @evleaks indicates the device will be available for only $50. At that price point, the hardware is probably not anything particularly cutting edge. Just based on the name though, the Hydro Elite will likely be a waterproof device similar to the Kyocera Hydro announced earlier this year. If that is accurate, the new offering from Verizon will join the Kyocera Hydro Rise recently announced for Sprint in competing for customers looking for a more rugged smartphone.

source: @evleaks


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New version of HTC One to launch with a larger screen

Posted: 25 May 2013 11:20 AM PDT

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The latest round of rumors from the HTC camp are saying that a newer HTC One may be launching soon. The catch? It’ll have a larger screen, supposedly between 5 and 6 inches. Now, before you flip out and bash HTC for replacing a flagship device so quickly, (again) the rumors suggest that this larger phone would just supplement the One, like what Samsung does with their Galaxy S and Galaxy Note devices. And considering the HTC Butterfly and Droid DNA had 5 inch screens, this could very well be a slightly bumped up version of those devices. We have seen that speculated DLXPLUS floating around in Verizon systems for a while, remember? Anything’s possible.

At this point, this is still a pretty hazy rumor, so take it with a grain of salt. I’d like to see HTC launch a competitive phablet, but I think they’d run the risk of over-saturating their market if they release a One Mini and One Plus right on the heels of the HTC One really just starting to take off.

source: Pocket Lint


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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for May 24, 2013

Posted: 25 May 2013 06:48 AM PDT

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With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!!

Apps

BBC iPlayer app now adds support for 10-inch tablets, refined UI for smartphones and 7-inch tablets

Screenshots of redesigned Gmail app leaked during I/O session

Chrome Beta for Android updated, adds better translation and full screen options

Google Glass

Samsung to provide OLED screens for consumer version of Google Glass

Phones

HTC offering "One Phone, One Weekend, Premium Upgrade" promotion for Canadian mobile users

Tablets

AUO set to provide display panels for next-generation Nexus 7 tablet

Sony's upcoming Xperia Tablet Z launch delayed by a week

Updates

New screenshots of Android 4.3 surface; shows slightly different camera software UI

Sony Xperia S finally receiving Jelly Bean update

Miscellaneous

Nokia brings up new patent suit against HTC in hopes to ban HTC One sales


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