How to Install Carrier-Blocked Apps Such as Wireless Tether, Google Wallet and Car Home Posted: 04 Feb 2012 03:05 AM PST Unfortunately, Google complies with carrier demands from time to time to censor applications that would circumvent certain restrictions that the carriers are imposing – even if such a restriction in made on some of Google’s own apps, like the Google Wallet application. But sometimes, a few smart developers manage to find other ways to install these applications from the market (you can do it anyway if you’re rooted). It might not lost too long, so use it while you still can, but apparently someone did it again and found a loophole for downloading any type of carrier-blocked application from the Android Market, such as Wireless Tether, Google Wallet and Car Home. Here’s how you do it: *Tip:  You may want to clear data and defaults on browser and Market before doing this. 1.  From your phone open the browser and head to http://market.android.com. 2.  Search for "Google Wallet." *If your browser prompts you to open the Market, don't. Just stay in the browser. 3.  When the results come back, tap on the Google Wallet icon. 4.  Tap the "Install" button from within the browser and then sign into your Google account. *Again, this is all from the browser, not the Market app. 5.  Once you have signed in, you should be redirected back to the Market page in the browser. 6.  Obviously, you will not have the option to install there since the VZW Nexus is not supported. 7.  Tap the back button until you are prompted for the Market or Browser again, this time choosing the Market. 8.  The Android Market should open to the Google Wallet page with an option to install. Also a video on how to do it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI-f2T4cCWI YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE How-To: Download Google Wallet (From the Market) On the Verizon Galaxy Nexus AT&T Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S Are Now Able to Install Google Wallet What will Google Wallet do for me? This article, How to Install Carrier-Blocked Apps Such as Wireless Tether, Google Wallet and Car Home , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Lookout Launches “Push Ad Detector” for Those Annoying Notification Ads Posted: 04 Feb 2012 02:28 AM PST Some apps use ads from some shady ad networks that allow developers to push ads into the notification bar of your phone, without requiring any action from you. In a way they are as bad as pop-ups that show up when you click a link on the web, and they are annoying because they keep popping up in your notification bar all of the sudden. Lookout is now releasing a solution to fight this, called Push Ad Detector, that will warn you if the apps you’ve installed use this type of ads. It does this mainly by scanning for the following ad networks who employ such tactics: Airpush Appenda LeadBolt Moolah Media Startapp TapIt! Once you scan your phone using the Push Ad Detector, it will show you a list of offending apps (if there are any), and will give you the option to opt-out of those networks, to get more information on them, or simply uninstall the applications using them. Lookout has one of the best security apps in the Market, so it’s very trust-worthy. Although, I don’t usually focus too much on the “anti-virus” capabilities of such apps, the truth is Lookout has been very innovative and on their toes. They were one of the very first to make a detector for the CarrierIQ software, and now they are releasing this Push Ad Detector. They also have one of my favorite anti-theft solutions inside their security application. So even though the anti-virus part is all but useless, these security firms can still focus on providing other ways to secure your phone, and Lookout seems to always be on the “look out” for such new ways to protect your device. Download the Push Ad Detector application at the source link – it’s free. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Lookout: Android.Counterclank isn't a Malware Lookout Mobile Security Now Keeps Your Tablet Safe Lookout Mobile Security Looks Out Further in Canada, Australia, U.K. This article, Lookout Launches “Push Ad Detector” for Those Annoying Notification Ads , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

“Secure” Android Phones to Be Given to Government Officials and Contractors Posted: 03 Feb 2012 08:59 PM PST This piece of news is probably a bigger hit to RIM than anyone else, because when it comes to enterprises and Governments who want to use secure smartphones, they have always been their first choice. Now it’s becoming increasingly more clear that Android is a viable choice for Governments, military, security agencies and companies who want secure devices. Currently, those with access to classified information are not allowed to view it using unsecured smartphones, and unfortunately for them they still have to use “secure” phone models from maybe more than 5 years ago, that don’t even have touchscreens. That is starting to be unacceptable for many Government officials when they’re using much more modern touchscreen smartphones for their personal affairs already. One of the most important features of this secure version of Android, is the ability to block any app permission you want. Google isn’t allowing normal users to customize the permissions an app can get in Android right now, probably because they want to make it easier for developers, so they don’t have to worry about making their app work only with certain permissions. Still, it wouldn’t hurt Google to at least clarify some of their permissions better, because people get scared when they a SMS app require full Internet connection (which usually just means needing access to retrieve the ads) or read/write access to the SD card (which might be because the app is keeping data on the SD card). So whether they will give the user more fine-grained control or not, they certainly need to make those permissions more fine-grained, because some apps do require certain permissions that it shouldn’t get, but because it’s not clear enough to the user what it wants, the user accepts it anyway. One interesting tidbit of information is that the people working on the Security Enhanced Android said that they can deliver updates to their Android phones within 2 weeks. Well that could certainly put our favorite manufacturers and carriers to shame, who sometimes update one of their phones in 6 months or more. If only private companies could be as efficient as the Government in updating Android! (that’s something you don’t hear everyday, do you?). Now, the question remains, will Government officials get ICS on their phones before most of us do? YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE U.S. Army to Use Secure Android Devices Soon Android Less Secure? Ha! iOS 5 Seems to Be Full of Security Flaws Inside Secure Creates NFC Solution to Identify Knockoff Products This article, “Secure” Android Phones to Be Given to Government Officials and Contractors , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Samsung to Make Super AMOLED Displays Even Stronger Thanks to Lotus Glass Posted: 03 Feb 2012 08:58 PM PST Samsung was already using Gorilla Glass in their Galaxy S devices to make them more scratch resistant and shatter proof, but they are now signing a partnership with Corning to manufacture the next generation of Gorilla Glass, called Lotus Glass. The Lotus Glass will withstand higher processing temperatures that are needed to manufacture AMOLED displays, so Samsung will benefit not just from being able to brag with a stronger display, but also to more easily and more cheaply manufacturer their panels. The Lotus Glass will also consume less power and will support higher resolutions. In fact, beyond using them in future Galaxy S devices,  Samsung will also use the Lotus Glass in their future Super AMOLED TV’s. The stronger Lotus Glass, together with the waterproofing nano-coating, should increasingly make Galaxy S devices more “life-proofed” in the future, which should be a big competitive advantage over products that are not life-proofed. Will this stronger display be in Galaxy S 3, too? Although, this partnership with Corning seems a little too close to the launch of the Galaxy S 3, the truth is Corning announced Lotus Glass quite a while ago, and Samsung has probably been sampling it ever since, so if this partnership was signed, they must already be ready to put it into production. That could mean Lotus Glass is coming to Galaxy S 3, too. Press Release: February 02, 2012 08:00 AM Eastern Time Corning and Samsung Mobile Display Form New OLED Glass Venture New business expands Corning's long-standing collaboration with SamsungCORNING, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement to establish a new equity venture for the manufacture of specialty glass substrates for the rapidly expanding organic light emitting diode (OLED) device market. The new business will be located in Korea. "Samsung Mobile Display has led the global display industry by constantly seeking innovations and challenging current technologies' limits. We are confident that combining our business powers with Corning's technology leadership will deliver greater value to our clients" Combining Corning's Lotus™ Glass substrate technology and Samsung Mobile Display's OLED display expertise, this new entity will be well-positioned to provide outstanding product solutions for current and future OLED technologies, from handheld and IT devices to large TVs and beyond. The newly formed entity will supply OLED backplane glass substrates for Samsung Mobile Display, as well as for the broader Korean market. According to a recent NPD DisplaySearch report, OLED technology advanced rapidly in 2011, setting a trend that is forecasted to continue through this decade. They estimate that OLED display revenues will exceed $4 billion in 2011 (approximately 4% of flat panel display revenues), and will reach more than $20 billion (approximately 16% of the total display industry) by 2018. Samsung is playing a leading role in this emerging market through its Galaxy mobile device products and Super OLED TV technology introduced in January at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Corning's ongoing advanced glass technology development includes a strong focus on high-performance displays. Most recently, this focus has been demonstrated through Corning's new Lotus™ Glass substrates, which deliver the higher processing temperatures and improved dimensional stability needed to produce the new high performance displays. "Samsung Mobile Display has led the global display industry by constantly seeking innovations and challenging current technologies' limits. We are confident that combining our business powers with Corning's technology leadership will deliver greater value to our clients," said Soo In Cho, Samsung Mobile Display's president and chief executive officer. "Corning and Samsung have a long and successful partnership in the display industry, dating back nearly 40 years to the early days of television," said Wendell P. Weeks, Corning's chairman, chief executive officer, and president. "The strength of our business relationship is built on Corning's ability to develop and make high-technology glass with the key attributes that enable Samsung's next-generation displays. Together, we have led the evolution of displays – from the high-growth years of CRT, to our current successful business supplying world-leading substrates for today's high-definition LCD TVs, and now to the launch of this important new venture to advance OLED technology," Weeks stated. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Corning Lotus Glass Could Make Gorilla Glass a Thing of the Past From The Makers Of Gorilla Glass: Fortified Lotus Glass Coming Soon Unlocked Samsung Super AMOLED Plus Galaxy Tab 7.7 Now Available for $749 in the US This article, Samsung to Make Super AMOLED Displays Even Stronger Thanks to Lotus Glass , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Galaxy S 3 to Be Waterproofed by Liquipel? Posted: 03 Feb 2012 07:40 PM PST Liquipel is a company that can completely waterproof your phone for about $60 with a nano-coating that is completely transparent so you won’t even notice it with the naked eye. If this rumor is true, then Galaxy S 3 may come waterproofed by Liquipel. The rumor comes from an independent UK retailer and is said to be reliable. The source also says the insurance coverage will likely be altered account for the device’s new protection against water spilling and such. So how believable is this rumor? I think the rumor is believable because it would give Samsung a nice way to differentiate from the competition and it would make for a great bullet point in their advertising campaign. But more importantly, I’ve said it before that because these devices are becoming such important tools in our lives, and since the industry is booming, the trend will continue to make phones as resilient as possible, whether we’re talking about surviving harsh whether conditions, or surviving a fall on concrete. The design of the phones will remain an important aspect of the phone’s hardware, so these proofing methods will not all come at once, but rather in steps, because although people will want their phones to be more protected, they don’t really want them to look like tanks either. But as technology evolves, we’ll see the phones become increasingly more protected against any type of damage, without taking a huge penalty in the looks department. We started with making their screens scratch resistant, now we’re moving on to making them water-proof, and then we’ll continue with making them more shatter-proof. The Motorola Defy has already achieved all of these, without taking a huge hit in the design department (although it is slightly thicker than many brand new phones) so they are already showing that this is possible and it’s coming, which makes me hopeful that not only Galaxy S 3 will receive these sort of treatments in the future but also other devices. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFVSDsTKojM YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy Tab to Get Gingerbread in Five Months Report: Samsung Re-evaluating Ice Cream Sandwich Support for Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab Rumor Mill: Samsung Galaxy S3 Landing on March 13th? This article, Galaxy S 3 to Be Waterproofed by Liquipel? , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

South Korea Sells 700K Galaxy Note’s and Counting! Posted: 03 Feb 2012 07:27 PM PST While there is now official word on pre-orders starting at BestBuy on Sunday, South Korea is very much enjoying their taste of the Samsung Galaxy Note. Since Samsung is based out of South Korea, customers were able to purchase the device late last year. These customers are very lucky indeed, as approximately over 700,000 devices have been sold in South Korea alone. This counts for an outstanding 66% of all LTE devices in the country. Hopefully the device becomes a big success in the U.S as it it has in S.K. I believe that if the device is released on Verizon's LTE Network alongside AT&T, the popularity of the phone will skyrocket. And if you are not familiar with the Samsung Galaxy Note it sports an impressive 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a Super AMOLED 5.3" screen. Alongside the processing power and beautiful screen is an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front facing camera with the ability to record in 1080p. Of course at this time it will only support AT&T's network in the U.S. With the massive screen, hybrid of a tablet and phone, the Galaxy Note will prove it self to be a worthy competitor against upcoming phones. Do you have a Galaxy Note? Do you think that the screen is too big/small? Should it come to Verizon? I would love to hear your comments and remember to check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE South Korea could block Android Market Samsung Galaxy S II with 4G LTE Sighted in South Korea, Codenamed Samsung Celox Video: Samsung SHW-M100S to hit South Korea from March This article, South Korea Sells 700K Galaxy Note's and Counting! , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Friday Night Poll: How many apps are installed on your Android Phone? Posted: 03 Feb 2012 07:00 PM PST So it’s friday night and it looks like you have nothing better to do then to surf the greatest Android News website on the planet, of course we are talking about ourselves, Android Authority. So let’s put this time to good use and vote in our latest poll. Tonight we are asking you, how many apps do you have installed on your Android phone (we will do one for tablets in the near future). Nowadays with all the bloatware that comes on these devices, they come stock with about 50 applications or more, so when you vote in the poll below use the number of applications that you actually installed. So this does not include apps like calendar, email, gmail, etc. If you’d like to take it a step further, you can post your apps in the comments. That way if some of us are looking for some new apps we can just surf through the comments and find some nice ones. Check out our past Nightly Polls: When will the Galaxy S3 be announced and released? What's your favorite Android Launcher? What Android Device(s) are you currently rocking? Do you have any ideas for future polls? Email us and let us know, you may see your question posted here in the near future. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Nightly Poll: What’s your Favorite Android Launcher? Nightly Poll: When will the Galaxy S3 be Announced and Released? Best Free Apps to Stream Videos from PC to Android Phone This article, Friday Night Poll: How many apps are installed on your Android Phone? , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Google Issues Statement Regarding Support for CDMA Devices Posted: 03 Feb 2012 04:48 PM PST Earlier today a lot of people began to notice that Google had taken their CDMA Nexus’ off of the list of what they consider to be developer phones. They removed the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, the Nexus S 4G on Sprint, and the Motorola Xoom LTE.  All of which are CDMA devices. Now when this broke earlier today, it scared the crap out of a lot people. For most, the reason why they bought a Nexus is so they would get timely updates from Google. Not to long ago Google issued their statement regarding this: Hello! This is a quick clarification about support for CDMA devices. For various technical reasons, recent CDMA Android devices implement core telephony functionality in .apk files provided in binary form by the carriers. To function correctly, these .apk files must be signed by the so-called "platform" key. However, when an individual creates a custom build from the AOSP source code, they don't use the same signing key as these CDMA flies were signed with. The result is that these files don't work properly, and pure AOSP builds running on these devices can't place calls, access mobile data, and so on. Because we aim to make sure that we are as clear as possible about the degree of support that devices have, we updated the docs over at source.android.com to reflect this reality. We will still make available as many as possible of the closed-source binaries for these devices, and Nexus devices will continue to have unlockable bootloaders. And, of course, GSM/HSPA+ devices are still supported, as are any other devices we're able to support. We've simply updated the documentation to be clearer about the current extent of CDMA support. We are of course always working to improve support, and we'll keep everyone updated as we make improvements. Thanks as always for your interest in AOSP! So basically, CDMA is not widely supported as we mentioned earlier and is also simply a pain. From what we have been told though, the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon is still a "Nexus" and will continue to be updated in a timely manner, but Google is simply making it clear that a device running a CDMA radio cannot be officially "supported" since its files are signed differently from AOSP code. If that makes any sense. It’s pretty confusing isn’t it? Honestly, we are still a bit confused by all of this. But from what we can garner it looks like Google technically will still be supporting their CDMA devices, but as far as updates are concerned it looks like we have to wait for Verizon to sign the radios first. Any developers out there want to clarify this a bit more? Feel free to do so, either leave a comment below or you can email me and I will update this post to reflect the clarification. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Google Earth Updated, Fixes Issues with Tegra 2 Android Devices CDMA version of Nexus One won’t be offered in Verizon stores HTC removing Carrier IQ from CDMA Android Devices Starting in January This article, Google Issues Statement Regarding Support for CDMA Devices , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Study Says iOS Apps Crash more often than Android Apps Posted: 03 Feb 2012 08:55 AM PST Ok, before this turns into an “Apple bashing” post, let’s first point out that there are a lot more software versions of iOS than Android. These are all facts, not opinions, although Android is better. Just had to throw that out there. According to a new mobile app monitoring startup called Crittercism, iOS apps are crashing at a greater rate than your favorite Android apps. For a two month period, a whole lot of data was compiled and broken down by OS version and in some cases by app, and then into quartiles to give a better representation of the crashes. In the end, there was a clear winner well technically loser, which was iOS. If you look at the pie chart above you will see that more than half the pie chart is used by iOS versions.  Especially for the Apple fan boys that swear iOS blows Android away. Hey fan boys, numbers don’t lie! As much as I know everyone is tired of hearing about “fragmentation”, it’s important to note that Android isn’t the only platform suffering from “fragmentation” although it is the one that suffers from it the most. Through this study Crittercism discovered that iOS has 23 different versions of their software still being used, while Android has 33. Even with the larger number of software versions for Android, their numbers for app crashes are still significantly lower. So these numbers look pretty good, but in all honestly both platforms have apps crashing at less then 1% which is pretty darn good I say. How often do apps crash on your device? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to add which Android version you are running. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Fail: A Study on App User Preference Getjar Gold Feeds You With Free Premium Android Apps Daily CNN Widens News Reach Via Apps for Nokia and Android Gadgets This article, Study Says iOS Apps Crash more often than Android Apps , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

How-To: Download Google Wallet (From the Market) On the Verizon Galaxy Nexus Posted: 03 Feb 2012 07:58 AM PST It was great when XDA developers released a version for Google Wallet for root users. But after that, a version was released that did not require you to root. You have to love the Android development community, huh? There is now an even more legit, and safer way to download the payment assistant to your phone. You will now be able to download the application straight from the market, with a glitch discovered by Kellex at Droid Life. The process could be a “hit or a miss”, but it did in fact work on my Galaxy Nexus. So, lets get into it. Download Instructions: 1. On your Verizon Galaxy Nexus, go to the browser Android Market page. Make sure that you are on the browser. Or, simply go here: Google Market (Browser Link) 2. Now in the search bar, you will need to search "Google Wallet". This will then bring you onto a page within the browser. 3. Tap/ Click the "Install Button" and it will prompt you to sign in with your GMail account. * Luckily, Android 4.0 has a feature which involves letting you sign in with a click of a button. 4. Now you should be back at the Android Market (Browser) page. All you have to do is press the "Back" button and it will allow you to go to the Android Market. 5. Then, you will have the option to install the application in the "Market". In case it is not working for you, or you have feared that something you have done is wrong we have a video from Droid Life you can refer to. Later today I will make a video also to display the process. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI-f2T4cCWI Have you tried installing Google Wallet from the Android Market on your phone? If so, how is it working out for you? I would love to hear your comments. Happy February! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Why Verizon Is Blocking Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus Verizon: Not Technically Blocking Google Wallet on the Galaxy Nexus AT&T Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S Are Now Able to Install Google Wallet

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Google Bouncer Gives Android Market Some Security Muscle eWeek NEWS ANALYSIS: The Android Market was kind of like the Wild West until Google Bouncer showed up as the new sheriff in town. As peculiar as the after-the-fact announcement of Google Bouncer may have been, it was still good news. See all stories on this topic »

Android Does Not Need Saving Phandroid.com One particular article caught my attention, primarily because of it's title: How Google can save Android: Close it. License it. Swim in the Profits. The writer, Farhad Manjoo, isn't the first person to make the suggestion, and he most certainly isn't ... See all stories on this topic »

Will Google's 'Bouncer' Make the Android Market Any Safer? PC Magazine By Sara Yin Yesterday Google announced a significant-sounding effort to secure the Android Market, Google Bouncer. Bouncer scans existing and future apps in the Android Market for malware. In the past Google has been criticized for its low barrier of ... See all stories on this topic »

Fujitsu announces Stylistic Android tablet for taking care of business ... Engadget Fujitsu thinks you should consider riding the Android train to work. The company today announced the awkwardly named Stylistic M350/CA2 Android tablet, a seven-inch enterprise-focused slate aimed at folks looking for a sales terminal, catalog displayer ... See all stories on this topic »

Microsoft Pulls Patent From Barnes & Noble Android Case Wall Street Journal (MSFT) has pulled one of five patents used last year to sue Barnes & Noble Inc. (BKS) for alleged infringement related to the book retailer's use of Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android software in its Nook devices, removing another element from one of several ... See all stories on this topic »

Android this week: Galaxy Tab 7.7 tested; Sprint's nabs $99 tablet; Nexus ... GigaOm By Kevin C. Tofel Feb. 4, 2012, 7:01am PT No Comments After spending a full week with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 I purchased from an importer, I'm thoroughly impressed with the small slate. US consumers will see a version with LTE for Verizon's LTE ... See all stories on this topic » GigaOm

Dropbox (for Android) PC Magazine Simple to use and extremely useful, Dropbox for Android is a file synchronization app will keep all of your files in step. You can't move files among folders, but it's still a very capable app. The mobile professional has myriad devices on which files ... See all stories on this topic »

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Vs Honeycomb: major differences Northern Voices Online Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is creating waves in tech markets. The latest update to Google's famous mobile operating system landed in market on Samsung Galaxy Nexus in December last year. Since then, the tech geeks have been abundantly talking about ... See all stories on this topic »

Android takes 50% market share, as smart phones out-ship PCs CNET UK By Joe Svetlik on 4 February 2012, 1:30pm Here's something for Andy Rubin to tweet about -- shipments of Android smart phones grew a phenomenal 250 per cent in the last three months of last year, accounting for 52 per cent of all handsets shipped that ... See all stories on this topic » CNET UK

Cisco's Crazy Android Tablet To Be Used By Car Shoppers Business Insider They'll use Cisco's Android tablet. The Cius tablet is an unusual product for Cisco. It's not a consumer product. It is sold only to businesses and it was priced pretty high when the tablet debuted in June. Cisco said the cost would be around $600 ... See all stories on this topic » Business Insider

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Latest Casio G’zOne Commando Update Brings Free Push-to-Talk Capabilities and More Posted: 04 Feb 2012 02:08 PM PST Verizon is rolling out a new software update for the rugged Casio G’zOne Commando that brings free Push to Talk capabilities.  The update (C771M100) will also include: Security improvements An update to Gingerbread R8 for Google Mobile Services A replacement to the V CAST Video app Improvements to email deleting Text notifications have been added Improved password input in Lotus Traveler A fix to the screen locking issue after a call is made with Bluetooth Email and text message signatures have been added For those of you who can’t wait to turn your Commando into a walkie-talkie, be sure to log in to your Verizon account and add the Push to Talk feature code.  Once you’ve done that, open the Push to Talk app and select “OK”. You can now use the side key on the Commando to connect to your fellow G’zOner’s with the touch of a button. To see the complete details and instructions, hit the source link below. source: Verizon Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Sony to Break Letter-Based Naming Scheme With ‘Xperia Sola’ Trademark Filing? Posted: 04 Feb 2012 01:37 PM PST In a possible break from their single letter naming scheme for new devices, Sony has filed to trademark the name “Xperia Sola” with the U.S. Trademark and Patents Office. This comes at the heels of the announcement of the Xperia Ion, Sony’s first U.S. bound smartphone. Could it be one of the mysterious devices in the leaked 2012 roadmap from last month? Maybe. Maybe not. Sometimes companies register trademarks that they never end up using, though considering Sony’s attachment to the Xperia name, I would bet on it becoming a reality. In Spanish, the word sola is the feminine form of the word solo, or “alone”. Could this be a hint? Anyone have any predictions as to what this could turn out to be? source: TRR via: AndroidCentral Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Huawei Honor Makes Appearance At FCC, Comes Dressed In AT&T Bands Posted: 04 Feb 2012 01:18 PM PST Does a certain Huawei phone think it can quietly get FCC approval and not show up on our radars? Not at Talk Android folks. We already have the interesting Huawei Honor here in the States (under the name of the Huawei Mercury for US Cellular), but a variation of the phone will possibly be arriving with some new threads underneath. The Huawei Honor has gotten the OK from the FCC and will be on its way as a GSM version– sporting WCDMA 850/1900 bands. This indicates the device would likely be part of AT&T’s lineup, that is if AT&T wants to even sell the device in its stores. Of course since the Honor will likely be among the first Huawei devices with Ice Cream Sandwich, it would definitely be a phone of interest for AT&T. The phone has some impressive specs too. Under the hood, you’ll find a 1.4GHz single-core processor, 4-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) display, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory and a 8MP camera with a front-facing camera included. Of course Ice Cream Sandwich is only available on the Honor in the Chinese markets, but you can expect an immediate update for all markets shortly after. No further details for now, so stay tuned with Talk Android as we provide more updates on the device. source: unwired view via: FCC Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Sony Ericsson Joins Billabong to Introduce the Xperia Active Billabong Edition Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:42 AM PST All the sport enthusiasts out there should keep their eyes peeled for the Xperia Active Billabong Edition. Sony Ericsson has partnered with Billabong, a sportswear and casual clothing manufacturer based out of Australia, to present the ultra hip branding you see in the picture above. The Billabong Edition will also have some exclusive screensavers, videos, and the Billabong LIVE app to track surfing events. When you’re not hitting the waves, you can play the preloaded game Billabong Surf Trip. In our unboxing and review of the Xperia Active, we noted that it runs Android 2.3.4, has a 1GHz single-core processor, and a 5MP rear camera. It’s dustproof, waterproof, scratch resistant and can withstand any tough workouts. SE is putting the Billabong Edition into the hands of snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing athletes around the world to demonstrate just how tough the phone is. It’s available now in select markets.  Check out the full press release after the break. Sony Ericsson Drops into Extreme Action Sports with Billabong Global partnership promises entertainment and access to exclusive experiences for consumers and fans XperiaTM active Billabong Edition now available in select markets London, UK – February 3 , 2012 – Sony Ericsson today announced an expanded global strategic alliance with Billabong,  a brand that promotes an authentic lifestyle and the true values of core boardsports (surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding and  wakeboarding),  which connects the Xperia smartphone brand to a new and highly influential consumer audience and extends to a retail offering for smartphone users. At the center of the partnership is the XperiaTM active Billabong Edition smartphones designed with extreme sports enthusiasts in mind. "Billabong brings a new, enthusiastic and engaging audience who are early technology adopters and influencers in the areas of sports and technology,"said Stephan Croix, VP Head of Global Marketing Creation for Sony Ericsson. "This partnership is a perfect fit with our brand and the XperiaTM range of smartphones." The XperiaTM active Billabong edition is an  ideal smartphone for extreme sports enthusiasts who can capture all of the excitement up close and personal.  This tough, scratch-resistant smartphone is packed with technologies such as wet finger tracking and has received some of the highest marks in dustproof and water resistance categories (IP67).  Click here for more information on the Xperia active. "The partnership is an expansion of our long term relationship with Sony and an extention of an Asia Pacific alliance developed with Sony Ericsson in 2011," said Scott Wallace, Billabong's International VP of Strategic Partnerships & New Media. "Our customers are very tech savvy and their top interests include music, photography, social media and, of course, action sports. Each of these interests can be captured or experienced through the XperiaTM active and we are working on some exciting apps and accessories that should add to the user's experience. The first to benefit will be the athletes at our major international events who will be testing the XperiaTM active device in conditions as diverse as the snowfields in Austria, surfing the big waves of Tahiti and even skateboarding in Singapore." The partnership extends beyond the XperiaTM active as Sony Ericsson and Billabong have also co-created exclusive content for additional XperiaTM devices. The XperiaTM active Billabong Edition will feature preloaded Billabong screenscavers, videos and Billabong LIVE, a mobile app now available in the Sony Ericsson channel in Android Market, and the Xperia TM PLAY will boast an exclusive surf game, Billabong Surf Trip. Sony Ericsson XperiaTM smartphones will be featured in major Billabong events worldwide. In addition, Sony Ericsson has more to offer its retailer and operator partners with this unique alliance which gives way to an amplified retail strategy with assets, such as merchandise and event access, which will be used in retail promotions. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Fujitsu Presents New Android Tablet, the Stylistic M350/CA2 Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:29 AM PST Choice is always good, and Japan’s Fujitsu has a new seven-inch Android tablet to add to the selection.  The Stylistic M350/CA2 will run for six hours, and weighs in at 420 grams.  It boasts a Wide Super VGA (WSVGA) display with 1024×600 pixel resolution. Interestingly, users can select between a numeric keypad input, QWERTY input, and hand-written input. Perhaps the hand-written input will need the use of a stylus; hopefully more details on that will emerge. The Stylistic will work perfectly as an e-book reader, a sales terminal, and for retail stores looking to display their catalogs. It will also benefit the business person, since it includes a Bluetooth v2.1 data connection, and a miniHDMI for an image output to projectors. This new tablet will be available in Japan in mid-February. Skip over the break for the full press release. Fujitsu Releases Android Tablet for Enterprise Market Features 7-inch display for convenient mobility, available in wide array of applications Tokyo, February 3, 2012 — Fujitsu today announced the immediate release in Japan of the STYLISTIC M350/CA2, an Android OS-based tablet for the enterprise market. The STYLISTIC M350/CA2 features a compact form factor, equipped with a 7-inch display and a body weighing approximately 420g for easy mobility. The tablet achieves both superior portability and usability, with features such as rapid booting and the ability to select between different character input modes—a numeric keypad, QWERTY, and hand-writing—to gives users the choice that best meets their individual needs. Moreover, the new tablet can be employed in a wide range of scenarios, including as a mobile sales terminal, as a handset for displaying digital catalogs at a retail store, and as an e-book reader in a classroom setting. In addition to offering excellent cost-performance, the STYLISTIC M350/CA2 supports customers in transforming work styles within their companies.  Product Features 1. Compact body for superior mobility With its high-resolution 7-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixel) display, the compact and lightweight body of approximately 420g makes it easy to hold and operate with just one hand. This and its lengthy running time of approximately 6.1 hours make it ideal for applications that require mobility. 2. Enhanced usability through Android OS and Fujitsu’s unique character input tools The tablet runs on Android OS, which enables rapid booting and smooth, intuitive usability through multi-touch operations. Furthermore, it offers Fujitsu’s unique “NX! Input powered by ATOK” character input technology, which boasts especially high speed and high accuracy in recognizing kanji characters. This means users can select between numeric keypad input, QWERTY input, and hand-written input to choose the character input mode that best meets their individual needs.  3. Full-featured network communication capabilities The tablet is compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LANs and can connect to cloud computing environments. It also supports a variety of convenient business features, such as Bluetooth v2.1 data connection with PCs and mobile phones and image output to projectors using a miniHDMI interface. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

High security Android phones headed to US government and military officials Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:12 AM PST This project has been a bit of a slow burner for Google. We reported early in 2011 that the US Military was looking into Android and a Dell Android 2.2 build gained military approval late in 2011. This recent news  is a clear indication of the progress being made in what has long been a market dominated by RIM devices and software The specially modified version of Android has been designed to run on commercially available smartphones, a move that will keep costs down whilst allowing the government to upgrade to that shiny new Galaxy SIII when it finally arrives! US soldiers will be the first to receive these devices, having been involved in the project from the early stages. Federal agencies will then receive the second batch of phones for sending and receiving confidential government informations whilst on the move. Currently, US Government and Military workers are not permitted to use smartphones for sending classified information as (up until now) there has been no devices that have met the high security certifications. There’s hardly a week that goes by without a high profile, blue chip organization finding their data compromised by the likes of wikileaks or some other anonymous source. With this in mind, it’s absolutely imperative that the Government is more vigilant than ever before. Michael McCarthy, director for the Army’s Brigade Modernization Command has been overseeing the testing of touchscreen devices for over 2 years now. He confirmed that his division shipped over 40 phones to overseas fighters last year with another 50 phones and 75 tablets due to be shipped in March of this year. Source : CNN Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Xiaomi Open Sources MIUI ROM and Application Source Codes Posted: 04 Feb 2012 09:36 AM PST This is a big day for ROM developers everywhere as Xiaomi, a Chinese technology company, has open sourced its MIUI ROM for Android. For those that live under a rock, MIUI gives Android an iOS flair in both look and feel and is based on both Android 2.3.7 and CyanogenMod 7 sources. MIUI 4 (based on Ice Cream Sandwich) is even being toted as extremely stable on the Galaxy S II. You can check out our review on an earlier version here. It’s even safe to say that it’s one of the more popular ROMs out there. If you are wanting to take a stab at the code you can swing on over to the Github where you will find several application and ROM source codes uploaded. While it may not be all of them you can certainly bet we’ll see more source codes pop up in the near future. Enjoy! - Compass - File Explorer - Notes - Sound Recorder source: MIUIAndroid  Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Madden NFL 12 is on sale for $0.99 in the Android Market Posted: 04 Feb 2012 09:26 AM PST With SuperBowl XLVI so close that you can smell the sweat off anxious fans, EA has put its latest Madden installment on sale on the Android Market for $0.99. At $4 less than its usual retail price, some virtual NFL aficionados might rejoice, though some might still have a sour taste in their mouth from previous EA games not pulling the same weight their iOS counterparts have. Unfortunately the Android version of Madden 12 apple hasn’t fallen too far from the tree as some users are reporting download issues, on top of incompatibility with newer phones like the Galaxy Nexus. All-in-all a buck isn’t too bad for an EA game, regardless of it’s flaws. Give it a shot and tell us if you run into any of the issues other users are reporting. Android Market Link Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

LG Optimus LTE Soon to Launch on TELUS Posted: 03 Feb 2012 11:41 PM PST Last year we saw the LG Optimus LTE get launched on Bell Mobility, and now it looks as if the flagship device is headed to TELUS as well. The Canadian carrier’s website has outed the device as model number LTE P935, which varies slightly from Bell’s P930 model number. To you U.S. folks, you might be more familiar with the device as the LG Nitro HD which launched on AT&T late last year. Also, LG recently announced that the device has already sold over 1 million units worldwide. We don’t have any pricing or availability yet because TELUS has yet to announce the device’s official confirmation. When it does, you can probably expect the price to fall somewhere around $99 on contract just to be competitive with their rival Bell Mobility. Stay tuned because as soon as we hear more we will definitely let you know. source: mobilsyrup Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Woot Sold Refurbished Xoom Tablets with Previous Owner’s Data Still Onboard Posted: 03 Feb 2012 10:28 PM PST I don’t know, maybe you’re familiar with this, but recently Woot.com had a sale on refurbished Motorola Xoom tablets and not surprisingly people didn’t waste any time clearing them out. According to Moto, a batch of 100 Xoom Wi-Fi tablets sold between October and December 2011 on Woot weren’t properly refurbished. Say what?! Yeah. Apparently Moto failed to do a proper factory reset of those devices and the folks who re-purchased them were surprised to find that the previous owners info was still embedded on the tablet. Not only was their personal info on them, pictures, documents and passwords remained as well. So, If you returned a Xoom tablet between March and October of 2011 you may want to pay attention because your info could potentially be on one of those devices. Motorola issued a statement earlier today in an attempt to resolve this embarrassing mistake. They are willing to give potentially affected customers 2-years of Experian ProtectMyID for free. So for those of you who returned a Xoom Wi-Fi to Amazon, Best Buy, BJ’s Wholesale, eBay, Office Max, Radio Shack, Sam’s Club, or Staples between March and October, simply contact the Motorola Xoom Return site or Motorola support (1-800-734-5870) for your please-forgive-us offer. Sound fair to you? Fortunately only 100 out of 6,200 refurb units were affected so I guess it could have been worse. If you think you may have been effected by this blunder, please let us know in the comments below. And if you want to read the official Motorola statement, jump past the break. Motorola Mobility Notifies Certain Purchasers of Refurbished Motorola XOOM™ Wi-Fi Tablets of Refurbishment Process Error Feb. 03, 2012 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Feb. 3, 2012 – Motorola Mobility, Inc. today announced that it has recently learned that approximately 100 out of a batch of 6,200 Motorola XOOM™ Wi-Fi tablets that were refurbished by Motorola Mobility may not have been completely cleared of the original owner's data prior to resale. The affected tablets were resold by Woot.com between October and December 2011. While this matter likely affects only a small number of refurbished units, Motorola has a strong commitment to its consumers, and is proactively responding to mitigate any risk to its customers. Motorola has confirmed that any refurbished units sold outside the time period in question were properly refurbished. The information that may be accessible to the purchasers of the impacted refurbished tablets may include any information that the original user elected to store on the tablet. It is possible that users might have stored photographs and documents. They may have also stored user names and passwords for email and social media accounts, as well as other password-protected sites and applications. Motorola is offering customers who purchased and then returned a Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablet to Amazon.com, Best Buy, BJ's Wholesale, eBay, Office Max, Radio Shack, Sam's Club, or Staples and a few other independent retailers between March and October 2011 a complimentary two-year membership of Experian's ProtectMyID™ Alert to mitigate any risks. Original owners are advised to contact Experian at 1-866-926-9803 to sign up for the credit monitoring service. These original owners are also advised to take precautionary measures to protect their identity, such as changing their email and social media passwords. Original owners who performed a factory data reset prior to returning the device are not impacted. In conjunction with today's announcement, Motorola is also actively pursuing the return of the impacted refurbished units to ensure that the memory of each device is cleared. Customers who purchased a refurbished Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablet from Woot.com between October and December 2011 are encouraged to visit motorola.com/xoomreturn or to call Motorola Mobility Customer Support at 1-800-734-5870, select Option 1, in order to determine if their tablet is affected. Motorola sincerely regrets and apologizes for any inconvenience this situation has caused the affected customers. Motorola is committed to rigorous data protection practices in order to protect its customers, and will continue to take the necessary steps to achieve this objective. About Motorola Mobility Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

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