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• How to manually flash todays Jelly Bean update to your GSM Galaxy Nexus
• Rovio's next game, Amazing Alex, launching on Android this Thursday
• Jelly Bean pushing now, Newbie unlocking and rooting [From the Forums]
• Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean begins rolling out to HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus
• Samsung to offer hacker-friendly 'developer edition' Galaxy S III on Verizon
• Android 4.1.1 pushing to the Nexus 7 tablet, boosts performance, adds Google wallet
• Android 4.1.1 - an early look at a compiled build
• Ouya aims to bring free Android games to the TV with $99 console
• Twitter for Android updated to version 3.3 - adds better search and notification options
• How to add Home screen apps and widgets to the Samsung Galaxy S 3
• Smart Tools turns any Android device into a handyman's best friend
• Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G Touch appears poised for Ice Cream Sandwich this week
• Sprint's Galaxy S III update removes local search abilities
• US Cellular announces availability of Galaxy S III, 16GB version onsale tomorrow
• LG QuickMemo coming to the U.S. for the LG Viper 4G LTE on July 16th
• Songza updated with suggested playlists
• US Cellular now shipping pre-ordered Galaxy S IIIs
• The best Android phone you can buy, as of July 2012
• Sky News app for Android gets updated with better image support for tablets
• Wacom Bamboo stylus review
• Samsung hails 'record' first day Galaxy S III sales in Korea
• Motorola announces the RAZR V for Canada
• Motorola Atrix HD Gallery
• Motorola Atrix HD specs
• Motorola reveals new budget Android smartphone, the MOTOSMART

How to manually flash todays Jelly Bean update to your GSM Galaxy Nexus Posted: 10 Jul 2012 05:10 PM PDT So you want the latest version of Jelly Bean, but don't want to wait for your turn at the OTA and don't want to flash a custom version of it. We completely understand -- Not everyone is into that. The good news is that a little bit of hackery (just a little, we promise) and an unlocked bootloader can get you some tasty new Jelly Bean with no wait. And when you're finished, you're good as new and completely stock. You'll need to be running the takju version of the Galaxy Nexus, with the Google I/O preview of Android 4.1 already installed. This method may work on other versions, but you don't want to be the guinea pig for that. If you're not running this hit the forums and look for advice. You'll also need a few tools, namely ClockworkMod recovery, the fastboot files you used to unlock your botloader, and the OTA package. Grab them here: ClockworkMod recovery for the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus | The OTA package (direct from Google) Next you'll need to find the folder where your fastboot installation resides. Place the ClockworkMod recovery image file (it has a .img file extension) in the folder with fastboot. Copy the OTA package zip file to the storage on your phone. Shut your phone off, then hold both volume up and volume down, then press power to enter the bootloader. Now follow along! Plug your phone into a high-speed USB port on the host computer. Open the command line on the host computer, and browse to the folder where fatsboot and the ClockworkMod image are located. At the command line, you're going to tell your phone to reboot into ClockworkMod. You're not going to flash anything. If you're running windows on the host machine, type in fastboot-windows.exe boot recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.2-maguro.img . If you're using a Mac or Linux, type in fastboot boot recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.2-maguro.img . Your Galaxy Nexus will reboot into ClockworkMod recovery, where you can follow the on screen instructions and flash the OTA package you downloaded and copied to the phone in the beginning of this procedure.  When you're all done, choose to reboot your system from the ClockworkMod recovery menu. You will boot normally, into Jelly Bean, and since we didn't flash CWM, you're still 100% stock. It looks more complicated than it is, but if you're a bit put off or having trouble unlocking your bootloader, head into the forums. They'll fix you right up, and have you rocking some Jelly Bean goodness in no time. Ummmmm, Jelly Bean.

Rovio's next game, Amazing Alex, launching on Android this Thursday Posted: 10 Jul 2012 05:03 PM PDT The creator of Angry Birds is about ready to launch their next franchise this week - a physics puzzler called Amazing Alex. Rovio has been teasing this game for awhile, and though it's being painfully branded towards tweens, I have no doubt the gameplay will be polished. The game already did well for itself independently as Casey's Contraptions by developer Mystery Coconut last year, but Rovio had since acquired the company and is now molding it in their image. In all likelihood, that means lots of spin-offs and up-selling as per Angry Birds' precedent, but the trailer video below promises that there will be many free updates. Rovio also hints that there will be a level creator with sharing options, which should be pretty fun.  The Incredible Machine was always a favorite of mine, so I'm definitely glad to see this kind of Rube Goldberg gaming coming back. Anyone else eager to give Amazing Alex a try? Source: Rovio

Jelly Bean pushing now, Newbie unlocking and rooting [From the Forums] Posted: 10 Jul 2012 04:52 PM PDT Just in case you missed out on some of the Android news today, now is the time to go ahead and get yourself fully caught up. Here on the blogs and in the Android Central Forums there is plenty to talk about. Have some questions? Need some help or just looking to chat Android? You know where to go, check out some of the threads below to get started. Droid RAZR MAXX Forums - Continuous photo shooting app HTC EVO 4G LTE Forums - Can I turn off all the junk notifications? HTC One X Forums - Newbie Unlocking Bootloader/ Being Rooted Samsung Galaxy S III Forums - Hate when the screen turns on when getting a text... Galaxy Nexus Forums - Jelly bean pushing now! If you're not already a member of the Android Central forums, you can register your account today.

Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean begins rolling out to HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus Posted: 10 Jul 2012 04:12 PM PDT Google has announced that the new version of Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean, is now rolling out to GSM/HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus phones -- that's the international model, and the one sold through the Google Play Store in the U.S. Google says the update will begin rolling out today, and continue "over the next several days." The update bumps the Gnex up to Android 4.1.1 (build JRO03C), the same version that  just pushed out to the Nexus 7, and landed yesterday on AOSP. We've updated our Google I/O edition with the new OTA, and we can confirm that the search results returned through the Google Search app haven't changed -- local results are still returned, just as they were on 4.1. Also, unlike version 4.1, Android 4.1.1 is blocked from downloading the soon-to-be-discontinued Adobe Flash Player -- after updating, the app is marked as incompatible in Google Play. If you're curious about what's new in Jelly Bean, check out our landing page, and our Jelly Bean feature articles. Writing on the official Nexus Google+ page, Google says that other Galaxy Nexus phones (presumably the CDMA/LTE versions), as well as the Nexus S and Motorola Xoom are due to receive Jelly Bean next. No time frame is provided for this, however. If you've already got the OTA notification on your device, be sure to hit the comments and let us know how you're getting on with the new version of Android! Source: +Nexus

Samsung to offer hacker-friendly 'developer edition' Galaxy S III on Verizon Posted: 10 Jul 2012 03:56 PM PDT Want a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III without all the huffing and puffing that comes a long with encrypted bootloaders? The manufacture has you covered, as it will offer a "developer edition" Verizon Galaxy S 3 through its developer portal for $599. The other U.S. versions of the Galaxy S 3 all ship with unlockable bootloaders. But not Verizon. Samsung, apparently, has decided to take matters into its own hands.  There are all the usual caveats, though. If you bork the phone because of something you've done, with all that rooting and flashing and other things kids are prone to do these days, you're own your own. Warranty isn't going to cover it. But you already knew that. Samsung's proffered a little Q&A about the developer edition, which we've got after the break. read more

Android 4.1.1 pushing to the Nexus 7 tablet, boosts performance, adds Google wallet Posted: 10 Jul 2012 03:41 PM PDT The Google Nexus 7 tablet isn't quite available to the general public yet, but our Google I/O edition's just gotten an update. As you can see from the screen above, the 12.6MB update to Android 4.1.1 -- which just hit the AOSP servers yesterday --  "improves performance and responsiveness system wide." It also goes on to pimp out some of the newer features of Jelly Bean, including Google Now and the new notifications. If you've already rooted your Nexus 7, this update will flash so long as you have stock recovery. OTA Rootkeeper works as it should, too, so you'll have no issues getting root access back. (Not that we ever though you would -- this is a Nexus after all.) It also looks like local search is still enabled, which Jerry just finished explaining means we likely will see an update to Google's proprietary apps to get around that pesky Apple patent thing. Also of note is that if you haven't installed Google Wallet before, it'll be there now. If there ever was a doubt Google was going to stick with its mobile payment solution, put it out of your mind.

Android 4.1.1 - an early look at a compiled build Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:14 PM PDT As the resident Android Central code-monkey (a badge I proudly wear) I've been running on fumes and caffeine to test out the AOSP 4.1.1 code since it dropped last night. You knew I had to do it, I knew I had to do it, so there was no use fighting it. For the nerdly inclined out there, building it is easy -- just change the branch to 4.1.1_r1 and go. We'll update the tutorial in the forums as soon as we're sure there are no new nuances we need to address. In the meantime, we were curious about the local search "issue" and if Google had made any changes in the code itself to be Apple-certified™. Building the unedited, bone-stock Android 4.1.1 and using the Google apps from the Google I/O units and their Jelly Bean update, it looks as if on-device search still exists. Our theory (it's always a guess until Big G says otherwise) is that changes to search will be done with a change to the Google Now and Search applications themselves, which are part of the closed-source Google apps. That's why we see no changes here -- we're still using the old ones. This theory was further bolstered when we learned that Sprint removed local search from the Galaxy S III, but it could be restored by using the old search box app.  There are two things to take away here -- when we see an OTA update for the Galaxy Nexus, Xoom, and Nexus S, we expect a newer set of G apps that remove the local search options, and that it will be easy enough to restore the functionality if you're willing to root your phone.  I'll keep building and tinkering with 4.1.1, and if I come across any real changes (it seems a bit faster loading apps, but the placebo affect is strong) you'll be the first to know. read more

Ouya aims to bring free Android games to the TV with $99 console Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:53 PM PDT The Google Nexus Q might be good enough for your garden-variety home media sharing for video, pictures, and music, but gamers will want to keep their eyes on a new Kickstarter project called Ouya. It aims to be an open Android-powered gaming console that retails for $99. One of the main goals is to provide a home platform that's free from the big-money competition and publisher pressures that plagues traditional console gaming and keeps hip indie devs away. Here's a spec rundown on the Ouya. Tegra3 quad-core processor 1GB RAM 8GB of internal flash storage HDMI connection to the TV, with support for up to 1080p HD WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth LE 4.0 USB 2.0 (one) Wireless controller with standard controls (two analog sticks, d-pad, eight action buttons, a system button), a touchpad Android 4.0 There's already a bunch of developer interest, including the guy behind Canabalt, the folks at Owlchemy Labs (Snuggle Truck and the upcoming Jack Lumber), Madfinger Games (Dead Trigger, Shadowgun, Samurai II), the devs behind Triple Town, and even Madden NFL 12 showed up on one screen, indicating EA is getting involved. The one catch? All developers submitting their game has to provide at least some gameplay for free. That's awesome for end-users, even if that means that freemium upgrades, in-app purchases, and banner ads are likely to be found everywhere. Twitch.tv is also on board for streaming live sessions of StarCraft and other games, so we may very well see other non-gaming apps get involved. Ouya's Kickstarter campaign is already well over half of the way to their $950,000 goal after launching just this morning, but there are still plenty of pre-orders available for backers. Ouya is expected to ship in March 2013, and backers will get their mitts on it before it hits stores. Gamers, are you interested, or do you think there will be something just as cool (if not cooler) out by springtime next year? Will an open Android box be able to realistically compete with Xbox and PlayStation, or has Google TV already shown us just how well Android does on the big screen? read more

Twitter for Android updated to version 3.3 - adds better search and notification options Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:58 PM PDT Twitter for Android, the official Twitter application for Android devices has been updated today and the update brings along some pretty awesome new features. The folks at Twitter have been hard at work listening to users and refining the way things work, and attempting to deliver the best experience possible. In trying to do so they have released an update for the Android application, and the update brings the following new and enhanced features. Expanded Tweets: when you view Tweet details containing links to partner sites, you can now see content previews, view images, play videos and more. [this feature is rolling out gradually] Push notifications for Tweets: choose to receive notifications from people you follow anytime they tweet or retweet Improvements to search autocomplete for users Tappable avatars that take you directly to user profiles Many other tweaks, polish, and bug and crasher fixes The update is pushing its way through Google Play currently, so be sure to check for the update shortly, and as always let us know how you like it! [Download from Google Play]

How to add Home screen apps and widgets to the Samsung Galaxy S 3 Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:45 PM PDT Your Samsung Galaxy S 3 is highly configurable. You can add apps and widgets to any Home screen.  Your Galaxy S 3 has up to seven separate Home screens.  That means you can customize each one with various widgets that are available right out of the box as well as those that you can download from the Google Play store.  In addition to adding widgets – you can add apps to the various Home screens to make them more accessible in the future. Make sure you take a look at the tutorial on adding folders, so you can further customize your Home screens.  read more

Smart Tools turns any Android device into a handyman's best friend Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:43 PM PDT Your Android device has a ton of sensors - why not use 'em with Smart Tools? Smart Tools has earned one of the top seller spots in Google Play by offering a whole suite of useful measurement tools for Android devices. These run the gamut of distance, angles, and even sound, vibration, and magnetic fields. Sensors like your Android device's accelerometer, magnetometer, camera, and microphone all act in concert to offer rough measurements, if not clean and precise ones. The developer offers a bunch of these tools stand-alone apps in addition to the single paid bundle for $2.50; the only one that isn't included in the bundle is the Speed Gun, which is available for free separately.  read more

Sprint's Samsung Epic 4G Touch appears poised for Ice Cream Sandwich this week Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:06 PM PDT Some good news for those of you patiently waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich on the Sprint Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, which until now has been little more than a "coming soon" line. We just got slipped this screen shot that points to it being released this week, starting Thursday and lasting through July 20. If you've been rocking any versions of Ice Cream Sandwich to this point, you should be fairly used to the changes. If not, well, they're listed in the pic above. Don't expect too many UI changes, other than settings being rearranged -- after all, it's still running TouchWiz atop it. But the ICS update certainly will be welcome. We do need to remind folks, however, that Sprint and Samsung don't exactly have the best history when it comes to updates. So until Sprint says it's coming, and until it's actually hitting devices, we'll remain cautiously optimistic. More: Epic 4G Touch forums; Thanks, anon!

Sprint's Galaxy S III update removes local search abilities Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:01 PM PDT Yesterday we heard that the Sprint Galaxy S III was in the midst of getting a small "security" update over-the-air, but with little detail of what exactly was changed. The jury is still out about any security fixes, but one thing that was changed is that you can no longer use the Google search bar to search for local content on the device. This comes on the heels of yet another legal battle between Apple and Samsung, where the unified search ability was enough to get the Galaxy Nexus on a do-not-sell list for about a week. Luckily, it's pretty easy to fix by using the Google search bar app from a previous version. If you've received the update and miss your universal search, hit the link below for the AC forums thread for details on getting it back. Samsung, Sprint, we get it. You were forced to make these changes. But calling it a security update and not filling in your users about the full scope of what was being changed on their phones is dirty pool. We expect, and deserve, a little better.  Source: Sprint Galaxy S III forums

US Cellular announces availability of Galaxy S III, 16GB version onsale tomorrow Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:38 AM PDT Just after lucky customers began to receive emails confirming that their preordered Samsung Galaxy S IIis have shipped, US Cellular has officially announced availability of the flagship phone. The 16GB version will be available to purchase online starting July 11 (that's this Wednesday) and will arrive in retail stores by the end of the week. The 32GB version will be made available 'shortly after that'. The cost of both will be $199.99 (16GB) and $249.99 (32GB) after a $100 mail-in rebate. So if you weren't able to get your pre-order in or you're just waiting to play with one, you'll be able to pick one up tomorrow and at the end of the week directly from the store. If you do pick one up, share your experience in the Samsung Galaxy S III Forum!

LG QuickMemo coming to the U.S. for the LG Viper 4G LTE on July 16th Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:22 AM PDT LG QuickMemo, which is a feature that allows you to draw on your phone without a stylus, will be arriving in the United States on July 16th, first appearing on the LG Viper 4G LTE from Sprint. QuickMemo essentially allows you to leave messages or reminders for yourself on web pages, photos, emails, etc. Screenshots of these 'memos' will then be available to share easily for future use. If you already own a LG Viper 4G LTE, you will receive a free update, which will give you the feature. If you don't have a Viper 4G LTE, QuickMemo will be coming to other U.S. LG devices 'later this year'. Once you receive the update, sing out in the LG Viper 4G LTE Forum, we'd love to hear what you think! Source: Sprint

Songza updated with suggested playlists Posted: 10 Jul 2012 09:55 AM PDT Songza, a free music service that somehow manages to get away not serving up audio ads, has updated their Android app with a feature called Concierge. Concierge has been available on iOS for awhile, and now Android users can get suggested music based on the time of day. For example, this Tuesday afternoon, the app offers expert-curated playlists for the summertime, needing an energy boost, or work/study music without lyrics. After picking your current situation, you can provide additional criteria to further tailor a playlist to your mood.   There are a bunch of different ways to explore playlists, including by mood, activity, genre, decade, or tailored based on your listening habits. Songza has all of the other standard features you'd expect from a streaming music app, like marking songs as favorites, and sharing tracks over Facebook and e-mail. Songza for Android for is optimized for ICS and available for download at the link below. Just keep in mind that though the web streaming service might be available in your area, the mobile app might not be - that's the case here in Canada, anyway.  Source: Songza Download: Songza

US Cellular now shipping pre-ordered Galaxy S IIIs Posted: 10 Jul 2012 09:28 AM PDT US Cellular has begun shipping their version of the Samsung Galaxy S III to customers who have pre-ordered the device. The tip comes from a lucky Forums member who received an email with the tracking number that listed today as the ship date! For all you anxious US Cellular customers who have been waiting to get your hands on the newest and coolest Android device (see our review), and you won't have to wait much longer. If you have received a similar email or even have your phone already, please shout to the Samsung Galaxy S III Forum! Source: Android Central Forums; Thanks Kingtony63!

The best Android phone you can buy, as of July 2012 Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:51 AM PDT We’ve heard your cries over the past month or so -- the latest next-gen devices from Samsung and HTC are now on the market, so what’s the best Android phone you can buy? With Android 4.1 Jelly Bean arriving imminently on the Galaxy Nexus, is that phone once again worth considering, despite its ageing hardware? And what of the other contenders from manufacturers like Motorola, LG and Sony? You’ll find answers to all these questions and more as we seek out the best Android smartphone, as of July 2012. read more

Sky News app for Android gets updated with better image support for tablets Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:39 AM PDT This may not be the biggest app update of the year but due to the popularity of the Sky News app I thought it was news worthy. Todays update brings only one new feature and that is high resolution images for large screen devices. We all know that Android smartphones seem to be getting bigger and with better screen technology. So it makes sense that apps take full advantage of this. In addition, the update will be perfect for Tablets. With the Google Nexus 7 recently announced and due to hit the shelves this month I suspect that app developers are under the same opinion as me; that the tablet is going to be a hugely popular piece of hardware. Once again, a perfect reason for devs to update their apps to make them look as fantastic as possible on a larger screen. More information/Download Sky News for Android

Wacom Bamboo stylus review Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:37 AM PDT The Wacom Bamboo Stylus  is one of your best options for handwriting and drawing on your Android phone or tablet. It also is a great alternative to your greasy fingers for day to day navigation around the device. We have all found, at one time or another, that touching the screen leaves fingerprints and grime on the screen. We have also found that our fingers are fat and clumsy when it comes to painting, making that masterpiece in Draw Something and writing. So, we need something with a capacitive end or nib to touch the screen in a far more precise way to really take advantage of some of the newer apps. Apps like Sketchbook Mobile, Note Everything and Handwrite will be used to judge the overall qualities of the stylus. Read on for our full Wacom Bamboo stylus review! read more

Samsung hails 'record' first day Galaxy S III sales in Korea Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:10 AM PDT Samsung has revealed that its flagship Galaxy S III sold 50,000 units in its first day on sale in South Korea. The phone, which in Korea ships with a quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM and 4G LTE connectivity, more than doubled the day one sales of its predecessor, the Galaxy S II. The original Galaxy S sold 10,000 on its first day in Korea, while the Galaxy S II hit 24,000. The S III launched on SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ yesterday, and the manufacturer said it hit a new record for sales of a Samsung product in a single day. That 50,000 will go some way towards helping Samsung hit its goal of selling 10 million S III phones worldwide by the end of July. Last year the company sold more than 20 million Galaxy S IIs, some 5 million of which came from its home country. Source: Samsung (Flickr)

Motorola announces the RAZR V for Canada Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:41 AM PDT   Motorola really loves their RAZR line, thinking back years ago to the old flip phone, and then more recently to the remodeled device that was quickly outdone by the RAZR MAXX. Today Motorola has announced the Motorola RAZR V, which will be destined for Canada. Coming in at only 8.4mm the device is extremely thin, but being covered in DuPont Kevlar fiber it is also remarkably strong as well.  In addition to all the normal goodies we are used to seeing, Motorola has also included something very unique called SMARTACTIONS. These smart actions will make using the device even more of a pleasure, and easier on you as well. Your device will now be able to know when you plug headphones in that you want to launch a specific app or playlist, or change some device settings to help save battery when it is getting a bit low. The application can automate many daily tasks, and make things much easier on you, which is always a huge plus. The device is set to launch in Q3 in Canada, and should be available from many of the large retailers. Hit the break for the full release. read more

Motorola Atrix HD Gallery Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:36 AM PDT An image gallery of the official pictures of the Motorola Atrix HD on AT&T. read more

Motorola Atrix HD specs Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:26 AM PDT Complete specs for the newly announced Motorola Atrix HD on AT&T: Form Factor: Touch Screen Software Platform: Android 4.0. (Ice Cream Sandwich) Size/Dimensions: 69.9mm (x), 133.5mm (y), 8.4mm (z) Display: 4.5” HD ColorBoost™, 720x1280 TFT (330 PPI) Weight: 140 grams Processor: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Battery: 1780 mAh (embedded) Talk and Standby Time: Up to 9 hours 4G talk time; Up to 8.5 days stand by time Bands/Modes: WCDMA 850/1900/2100/1700; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 LTE Bands 4,17; ;HSPA+ Category 14; 850/1900, B4, B17 Rx Diversity Connectivity: 3.5mm, USB 2.0, HDMI, BOTA, Corporate Sync; Bluetooth®2 Stereo Bluetooth Class 2; Version 4.0 LE Messaging/Web/Apps MMS, SMS, Email (Push Email, Corporate Sync, Gmail), IM (GTalk), POP3, IMAP Camera: Rear-facing 8 MP auto-focus camera with zero shutter lag, 720p HD front-facing webcam Audio AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, AMR WB, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA v10, WMA v9 Video: 1080p HD Capture/Playback 30 fps with stabilization, H.264, MPEG4 Storage & Memory: 1GB RAM x 8GB ROM, microSD, expandable up to 32GB WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n Location Services: aGPS (assisted), eCompass Pre-loaded Applications: SMARTACTIONS™, Google+, Google Mobile Services, including Google Talk™, Facebook, YouTube,Quickoffice, and more.

Motorola reveals new budget Android smartphone, the MOTOSMART Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:18 AM PDT Today Motorola has offered up a new budget Android device for the UK in the form of the MOTOSMART. The specs of the device are certainly nothing to get excited about -- this one is all about the cost. Due for release at the end of July, T-Mobile will be selling the MOTOSMART on contract for just £7 per month. Carphone Warehouse will also stock the device and you can pick it up on pay-as-you-go for a mere £89.99. The MOTOSMART sports a 3.5' display, a 3 megapixel camera and runs Android 2.3. Everything else is pretty much as you would expect. Moto's not saying what's powering the device. The new handset is clearly designed for the budget market, and coming in at that price, it does undercut Huawei' Ascend G 300 by a few pounds. If you can handle the MOTOBLUR user interface then you may grab yourself a bargain. You can find the full press release from Motorola below. read more

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HDC Galaxy S3 is KIRF-Tastic Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:16 PM PDT Every popular phone these days eventually sees a Chinese-made knock-off arrive sooner or later, and the Samsung Galaxy S III is no exception. Presenting the HDC Galaxy S3, which on the outside doesn’t really even look that bad.  It is thicker than the real deal, but the screen is about the same size and looks to even be running a skinned version of Android that mimics Samsung’s own Touchwiz. More details and video after the break. The phone sports a meager 1ghz processor, 512 MB of RAM, and a 5 megapixel camera. Sure the specs are bad compared to a genuine Galaxy S III, but to be honest they’re more than usable and represent last years mid-range android devices. You won’t be seeing this on the shelves stateside however, as the “Samsung” logo on the back surely won’t fly over here.   Click here to view the embedded video. source: GizmoChina via: Engadget Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

T-Mobile Launches its Yearly Back-to-School Promotions Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:15 PM PDT While we’re still in the midst of our summer, T-Mobile is prepping up its yearly back-to-school promotions. Starting July 11 (tomorrow), T-Mobile will offer a variety of options for new and existing customers to give them cheap and viable options for 4G smart phones. They are offering a Buy One Get One (BOGO) Free on any Samsung Galaxy 4G smartphone. This one works a little different as you don’t necessarily get the same device for free. For starters you can grab either the Galaxy S III, Galaxy S Blaze 4G, or the Galaxy Tab 10.1. With the BOGO deal, customers will receive a Galaxy S II, Galaxy S Blaze 4G, or a Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G for free. It should also be noted that it will be free after rebate. Also T-Mobile is offering customers $25 in Live Nation Concert Cash to anyone who purchases any Samsung 4G smartphone and activates a no annual contract of $50 or greater. The $25 can be applied towards a live concert of their choice. According to Andrew Sherrard, the senior VP of T-Mobile USA marketing, “As we approach this busy season for families, we know it’s important for them to easily and affordably stay connected, which is why we’re making it simple to step up to 4G on our most popular Samsung Galaxy devices. Whether mom is looking for a family plan to help keep track of everyone, or a new high school graduate wants the latest smartphone but under a responsible budget, we’re offering our customers a wide range of affordable options as well as some nice perks with these new promotions” I personally love T-Mobile’s constant BOGO (buy one get one) promotional offers throughout the year. It offers such a great value and enables families to get cheap and affordable smart phones. The deal will last from July 11th till September 4th, so you will have an ample amount of time to take advantage of it. Full press release: T-Mobile Makes Going Back-to-School a Breeze With Promotions Including Free Samsung(R) Galaxy 4G Devices Customers also can take advantage of additional voice lines for $5 per month and those who purchase a Samsung 4G smartphone with a flexible no annual contract Monthly4G(TM) plan receive $25 Live Nation(R) Concert Cash(R) BELLEVUE, Wash., Jul 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The new school year is right around the corner and T-Mobile(R) is making it more affordable for families to stay in touch with the latest 4G smartphones and services. Starting July 11, T-Mobile will offer a variety of options for new and existing customers to help with back-to-school planning and keep budgets manageable. “As we approach this busy season for families, we know it’s important for them to easily and affordably stay connected, which is why we’re making it simple to step up to 4G on our most popular Samsung Galaxy devices,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. “Whether mom is looking for a family plan to help keep track of everyone, or a new high school graduate wants the latest smartphone but under a responsible budget, we’re offering our customers a wide range of affordable options as well as some nice perks with these new promotions.” One for You, One for Them From Wednesday, July 11, through Tuesday, September 4, T-Mobile’s Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) Samsung Galaxy 4G promotion offers customers who purchase any Samsung Galaxy 4G device a second select Samsung Galaxy 4G smartphone for free.Customers can choose a device to purchase from T-Mobile’s latest Samsung devices, including the new Samsung Galaxy S(R) III, Samsung Galaxy S Blaze(TM) 4G, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1, among others. With BOGO, customers will receive a Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S Blaze(TM) 4G, or a Samsung Galaxy Exhibit(TM) 4G for free after a mail-in rebate card(1) when they sign up for a new two-year contract on any qualifying unlimited Classic plan or for a $0.00 down payment after a mail-in rebate card when signing up on a new qualifying Unlimited Value(R) plan(2). New and existing customers are eligible to take advantage of this promotion. Standard upgrade eligibility rules apply for existing customers. For more information about T-Mobile’s BOGO promotion and details about qualifying plans and devices, visit T-Mobile’s BOGO site online. Keeping Families in Touch for Less Staying connected is important as parents and kids prepare to start school and get back to managing busy schedules, but sometimes costs associated with adding lines can deter parents from getting a phone for everyone. T-Mobile wants to change that by making it easy and affordable for families to ensure everyone has the latest and greatest device and services. When signing up for a new two-year contract on T-Mobile’s Family Classic Unlimited Plan(TM), new and existing customers can save by adding additional voice lines for only $5 a month until 2014(3). Listen to the Music with Live Nation Concert Cash From Wednesday, July 11, through Tuesday, Sept. 4, T-Mobile is hitting the right note by offering a fun promotional bonus. With the purchase of a Samsung 4G smartphone and activation of a no annual contract Monthly4G unlimited Talk, Text & Web plan of $50 per month or greater, customers will receive $25 in Live Nation Concert Cash which can be applied toward a live concert of their choice.Live Nation Concerts produces more than 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally(4). With T-Mobile’s Monthly4G plans, customers can enjoy unlimited talk, text and worry-free data that doesn’t have a hard cap or result in overage fees, and access to T-Mobile’s 4G network that is twice as fast as any prepaid network(5). Through this promotion, prepaid customers can select from a number of affordable Samsung 4G devices starting at $149.99, such as the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G, Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S 4G . Visit T-Mobile’s Live Nation Concert Cash web site for more information about the promotion. The above promotions will be available at participating T-Mobile retail stores nationwide. For more information about T-Mobile’s products and services, visit http://t-mo.co/IFiLii . (1) BOGO not available in R.I., Conn., or Miami Dade County, Fla. (2)Down payment required at purchase. Remaining balance paid in 20 monthly installments. Galaxy S II: $149.99 down, $20/mo; Galaxy S Blaze: $99.99 down, $15/mo; Galaxy Exhibit 4G: $29.99 down, $15/mo. 0% APR O.A.C. (3)Add a line promotion applies only to voice services on 3, 4 and 5th line and is good through January 2, 2014. As of 1/2/2014, regular monthly service pricing will apply to all added lines. (4)Concert Cash provided as code sent via SMS. For a schedule of Live Nation Concerts, visit www.livenation.com . (5)Speed claim based on download speeds on Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G on T-Mobile’s 4G HSPA+ 42 Mbps network vs. competitors’ prepaid phones and networks. About T-Mobile USA, Inc. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG (otcqx:DTEGY). By the end of the first quarter of 2012, approximately 129 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.4 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS and additionally HSPA+ 21/HSPA+ 42. T-Mobile USA’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com . T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit www.telekom.de/investor-relations . Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Samsung Galaxy S II Receives Jelly Bean SDK Port Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:52 PM PDT Thanks to LastStandingDroid over at the XDA forums, the Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100) has received an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean SDK port. With any SDK port, the build is fairly rough and one should expect many things to either not work, or not work correctly. Although there is a short list of things that do work: Device boot LED-flash SD card (internal-only) MTP (can't copy files) ADB Vibration SuperUser SM Network Data Logcat While it’s great that certain aspects of it do work, there is quite a laundry list of things that don’t work such as audio (can’t use it as a phone), WiFi, Bluetooth, camera, GPS, etc. An SDK ported ROM is never meant to be used as a daily driver, it serves more or less as a way for a user to preview the new firmware. Of course, your phone needs to be rooted and have a custom recovery installed in order to flash this. Head over to the source link for more information. source: XDA Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Leaked Document Highlights Sprint’s Epic 4G Touch Smartphone Due To Get ICS Starting This Week Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:20 PM PDT As we’ve seen Samsung smartphones like the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S II Skyrocket get those Touchwiz-flavored ICS updates, it was only a matter of time before we saw additional devices which would be next in line for the coveted update. Such is the case for the Sprint variant of the Galaxy S II— you know: the Epic 4G Touch. Thanks to our amigos at Android Central, the leaked document you see above shows that we now have an idea of when the official Android 4.0 rollout is arriving as it’s expected to hit Epic 4G Touch devices starting this Thursday, July 12th through next Friday, July 20th. Naturally while this leaked document is a solid indicator of good things to come soon, we have to keep in mind we haven’t heard anything from Sprint and/or Sammy directly regarding the official rollout of the update. So if you’re an Epic 4G Touch owner, keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best starting this Thursday. source: Android Central Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Motorola Unveils Its New MOTOSMART Budget Phone Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:57 PM PDT Motorola has just unveiled a new entry-level device for those of you living in the UK. This device called the MOTOSMART, will operate on T-Mobile UK’s network and will feature modest specs including a 3.5-inch screen, 3MP camera and Gingerbread 2.3. Okay okay, so the specs are nothing to sneeze at, but wait a minute— T-Mobile UK is offering the device for a meager £7 per month on contract. Oh and Carphone Warehouse will be offering the device on a pay-as-you-go premium of only £89.99. That’s likely to turn a few heads for those who are looking to save some money. You can get more details of the device in MOTO’s presser once you hit past the break.   BASINGSTOKE, UK – July 10, 2012 – Ditch the complications. MOTOSMART™ is the latest Android™-powered smartphone for the UK from Motorola Mobility. It, is slick, thin, and gives you one-touch access to your top contacts, favourite apps, music and more. MOTOSMART is expected to be available in the UK from T-Mobile and Carphone Warehouse. Organisation is the key to a stress-free life. And with MOTOSMART, you can streamline and simplify your day. For instance, the phone comes with the latest version of MotoSwitch – software that learns which songs you love, who you talk to most and which apps you use throughout your day. All of this information is then saved right on your home screen. So you won't waste time searching through long lists of contacts, music and apps ever again.  For those who are always on the go, connect to your email and the Internet with built-in Wi-Fi. Or access maps and step-by-step navigation as you scoot around town using the phone's GPS. Worried about getting stuck in a rainstorm? With Motorola MOTOSMART, you can stay ahead of the weather by checking out vivid forecasts directly on the phone's 3.5-inch display. You'll almost feel thunder tremble from your phone. Leave your camera at home and take photos of your friends, family or gorgeous sunsets with the Motorola MOTOSMART's 3-megapixel camera. Then, in just a few easy steps, you can post photos of your adventures to your favorite social media sites.  In addition, the music app allows you to discover, share, and sync music to your PC seamlessly1. And because MOTOSMART is an Android-powered smartphone, you can access over 500,000 apps on Google Play™ to help streamline your day (like calendars or budgeting tools) or apps that entertain (like books, games and even the latest movies). "Simply put, MOTOSMART makes life easier," said Victoria McManus, marketing director, UK & Nordics, Motorola Mobility. "You don't have to worry about complicated settings and hard-to-follow instructions. Just turn this smartphone on and get instant access to the people and things in your life that matter most." Availability and pricing MOTOSMART is expected to be available from T-Mobile from the end of July at £7 per month on contract; as well as from Carphone Warehouse from beginning of August from £89.99 on pay as you go and also on contract. About Motorola Mobility Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, 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. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

How to compile Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Ubuntu Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:43 AM PDT With the release of the source code for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, we can expect to see a bunch of ROMs soon, but some of you might want create your own port from the source. To help you along, XDA member dastin1015 put together a guide to get you started compiling Jelly Bean on Ubuntu. It covers the setting up of the build environment, connecting to and downloading from the repository, adding a device, and building. Just hit the source link below to get started. source: xda Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

OUYA hits Kickstarter, A new Android-based open source gaming console Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:15 AM PDT In the next year, I’m expecting to see more and more Android-related media devices and set-top boxes such as the Nexus Q. Last week we told you about a new Android-based gaming console called OUYA, but we really didn’t know much about it. Well it just became a Kickstarter project so we have more details. The concept and idea behind the project is to make it easier for developers to bring a console game to market. Every OUYA console is a developer kit and there won’t be a need to purchase a license or an expensive SDK. So basically no licensing fees, retail fees, or publishing fees so anyone can create the next big title. All games will have the freemium model so everyone will at least be able to try any of the ones they’re interested in. The unit itself was created by Yves Behar, and his firm fuseproject, which created the Jambox. The controller is designed to be a “love letter to console gaming.” It will have fast buttons, triggers, laser-precise analog sticks, a D-pad, and a touchpad for games that were originally designed for mobile. The full specs aren’t too shabby and include:  NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor 1GB RAM 8GB of internal flash storage HDMI connection to the TV, with support for up to 1080p HD WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth LE 4.0 USB 2.0 (one) Wireless controller with standard controls (two analog sticks, d-pad, eight action buttons, a system button), a touchpad Android 4.0 Now I mentioned that every device is a development kit so it’s no surprise that it will be easy to root and it won’t void your warranty. In fact, they will even sell you one already rooted if you choose. OUYA is made for hackers and the hardware is designed to encourage it as it opens easily with standard screws. Right now there is 29 days left to go and they are looking for $950,000. They are already up to $293,296 at the time of this post so things are looking really good.  You can pledge as little as $10, which will reserve your username. The unit itself and controller was $95, but that’s already sold out, but for $4 more you can guarantee a unit before it hits stores. For $699 you can get a first run unit already rooted. For more information and/or to pledge, hit the source link below. source: kickstarter   Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Motorola announces the RAZR V for Canada Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:58 AM PDT Those of you in Canada can get ready for the next edition of the rejuvenated RAZR line. Motorola just announced the RAZR V, which is already available in China. It’s only 8.4mm thick, and since it’s a RAZR, you can expect a full dose of Kevlar fiber to give it that nice touch. The rest of the specs include: 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) ColorBoost display 1.2Ghz dual-core processor 1GB of RAM 8-megapixel camera with 1080p video recording microSD slot for additional 32GB of storage HSDPA, WiFi b/g/n, and Bluetooth Android 4.o Ice Cream Sandwich No pricing was specified, but it will be available during the 2nd quarter at Bell Mobility, Best Buy, Future Shop, Tbooth Wireless, The Mobile Shop, The Source, Videotron, Virgin Mobile, WIND Mobile, WIRELESSWAVE and WIRELESS etc. Full press release after the break: The RAZR for All: Motorola Mobility Canada announces Motorola RAZR™ V Iconic. Innovative. A specimen of smartphone genius. TORONTO – July 10, 2012 – Designed to give your current smartphone an inferiority complex, Motorola RAZR™ V, brought to you by Motorola Mobility Canada Ltd., packs really smart software and high-end, high-tech multimedia tools into inspirational design. . The newest addition to the RAZR family, Motorola RAZR V is remarkably thin – just 8.4 mm – yet unbelievably strong. It's made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber, which gives an other-worldly sturdiness to the outer shell, while a scratch-resistant screen defends against bumps and bruises. And, a high-tech, invisible nano-coating shields against the unexpected splash. You've got needs, and Motorola RAZR V knows it. That's why there's SMARTACTIONS™, an app that intelligently automates everyday tasks and suggests ways to personalize your phone and make your life easier. Most importantly, SMARTACTIONS gives you the power to get through your day without running out of steam. The Battery Extender will notice when you're running low and change your phone's settings to preserve whatever juice is left so you won't be without power. It's the SMARTACTION current users love the most. There's a lot more SMARTACTIONS can do for you. Let's say you're at the gym for spin class, SMARTACTIONS will recognize your headphones and automatically launch your favourite workout playlist. In meetings or in class, SMARTACTIONS has your back – the app silences your phone's ringer and then auto-replies to calls and texts so you'll never be "that person" whose phone goes off in the middle of a presentation. That's smart. "We're thrilled to launch another RAZR into the Canadian market," says Michelle Digulla, general manager, Motorola Mobility Canada. "Motorola RAZR V will be available through a wide selection of channels – bringing the iconic Motorola design and smarter smartphone experience to Canadians." Motorola RAZR V doesn't just turn heads and keep you going through the day, it also lets you get creative. Snap pics with the 8 megapixel camera, see or be seen with the front-facing camera, and save memories in HD with 1080p video capture featuring image stabilization so your shots will be steady and your playback smooth. Share special moments instantly with your friends on Google+™ or Facebook®. Harness the power of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and access over 600,000 apps and games on Google PlayTM, as well as millions of books and thousands of movies and TV shows. Watch everything on the huge, high-res 4.3" ColourBoost TM display which supports a wide range of more vibrant colours for greater detail and sharper, clearer images. Availability Motorola RAZR V will be available in Q3 to Bell Mobility, Best Buy, Future Shop, Tbooth Wireless, The Mobile Shop, The Source, Videotron, Virgin Mobile, WIND Mobile, WIRELESSWAVE and Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Motorola announces the Atrix HD for AT&T and the Atrix HD LTE for Bell Canada Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:35 AM PDT   We already saw a leak of the AT&T Atrix HD so we knew it was only a matter of time when it was officially announced. That time is today as Motorola made if official for both AT&T as well as Bell in Canada. Don’t let the titles of both phones fool you, they are both LTE devices so no worries. Full specs include: 4.5-inch HD (1280 x 720) ColorBoost display 1.5 GHz dual-core processor 1GB RAM 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 1080p video recording, 1.3MP front facing camera 8GB on-board storage, with expandable microSD card slot 1780 mAh battery Gorilla Glass Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich LTE For AT&T, it will be available on July 15th for $99, but for Bell we only know it will be available during the Summer, and no pricing was specified. Hit the break for both press releases. Motorola ATRIX™ HD for AT&T is Slimmer, Stronger and Smarter Than Ever Before Runs Android 4.0, Created by Motorola and Available Exclusively from AT&T for $99.99 Beginning July 15 in Modern White and Titanium DALLAS – July 10, 2012 – Beginning July 15, the Motorola ATRIX™ HD arrives in all AT&T* channels for $99.99** with a two-year agreement. The newest addition to the popular Motorola ATRIX family, this smartphone is remarkably thin at 8.4 millimeters but doesn't compromise strength since it is made KEVLAR® strong for incredible stability in any situation. The Motorola ATRIX HD also has a high-tech, invisible nano-coating that acts as a splash guard – not only on the outer shell, but on the electrical circuit boards inside, too. To see more of the ATRIX HD's features in action, check out this video. Motorola ATRIX HD comes pre-loaded with SMARTACTIONS™, a free app from Motorola that suggests ways to automatically change your phone's settings throughout the day to make your life easier. For instance, when you place the Motorola ATRIX HD in the Vehicle Navigation Dock accessory and enable Drive Smart, it will set your phone to vehicle mode, read your text messages aloud, auto-reply to incoming calls and texts as well as provide turn-by-turn navigation. You can also set rules for when your battery gets low by enacting the Battery Extender, which can help your battery last longer by turning off GPS, disabling background sync or other features you select. To raise awareness of responsible driving, for a limited time, customers who purchase a Motorola ATRIX HD at participating locations will receive a Vehicle Dock at no additional charge. The vibrant 4.5-inch HD ColorBoost™ display is the highest resolution smartphone display on the market supporting a wide range of more vibrant colors for greater detail and sharper, clearer images. The ATRIX HD also features an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with 1080p HD video recording capabilities at 30 frames per second and zero shutter lag. It also has a front-facing 720p HD camera. "Our customers look to their smartphones to provide new, compelling experiences and the Motorola ATRIX HD does just that," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president – Devices, AT&T Mobility. "With features that automatically customize over time to be contextually aware of the user's daily routine and preferences, ATRIX HD is a great example of smartphones getting smarter." "Motorola ATRIX HD was designed for people who get excited about new technology, but want it to make their life easier, feed their need for entertainment and make a statement," said Mark Shockley, senior vice president, Go-to-Market, Motorola Mobility. "This next evolution of the ATRIX family delivers a slimmer, stronger, smarter, Android-powered device at a great price." Running on Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, the ATRIX HD is the first phone equipped with Motorola's Circle Widget on the home screen, which connects directly with your AT&T account and displays data usage since your last bill***. Plus, it gives you "at-a-glance" access to the time, notifications, weather and battery meter. You can also access more than 600,000 apps and games on Google Play™, as well as millions of books and songs and thousands of movies and TV shows. And to help in your work life, the Motorola ATRIX HD is ideal for business use and comes with advanced security features including password protection and inactivity timeouts, VPN, government-grade data encryption on both the device and SD card, and the ability to wipe the phone and SD card in the event your phone is lost or stolen. With apps like Quickoffice, customers are able to create and edit documents and stay connected to their work on-the-go. AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network. For more information, customers can visit http://www.att.com/motorolaatrixhd. *AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. **Requires eligible voice and data plans. *** Data usage is approximated. Actual billed data usage may vary due to network delays or other technical limitations. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available. Deployment ongoing. Compatible device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network. Limited-time offer. Motorola ATRIX HD requires a new 2-yr wireless agreement with voice (min $39.99/mo) and min monthly data plan ($20/mo). Subject to Wireless Customer Agrmt. Credit approval req'd. Activ fee $36/line. Geographic, usage and other terms, conditions and restrictions apply, and may result in svc termination. Coverage and svcs not avail everywhere. Taxes and other charges apply. Data (att.com/dataplans): If usage exceeds your monthly data allowance, you will automatically be charged overage for additional data provided. Early Termination Fee (att.com/equipmentETF): After 30 days, ETF up to $325. Restocking fee up to $35. Other Monthly Charges/line may include a Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $1.25), a gross receipts surcharge, federal and state universal svc charges, fees and charges for other gov't assessments. These are not taxes or gov't req'd charges. Visit a store or att.com/wireless to learn more about wireless devices and services from AT&T. Downloadable content may be subject to additional charges.   Slimmer. Stronger. Smarter: Motorola Mobility Canada and Bell announce MOTOROLA ATRIX™ HD LTE The Ultimate Fusion of Beauty and Brains, in HD TORONTO – July 10, 2012 – You've got style and smarts, and expect nothing less from your smartphone. Motorola Mobility Canada Ltd. and Bell today announce the MOTOROLA ATRIX™ HD LTE superphone. Available exclusively to Bell Mobility customers this summer, the exciting Motorola ATRIX HD LTE has head-turning looks and the brains to get you through your busy day. You expect brilliance and ATRIX HD LTE brings it. The 4.5-inch ColourBoost™ display is the highest resolution smartphone display on the market supporting a wide range of more vibrant colours. More pixels mean greater detail and crisper, clearer images that look true to life – whether you're viewing exclusive Bell Mobile TV content or movies downloaded from Google Play™. And because you need enough power to fuel everything you demand of your smartphone, ATRIX HD LTE is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor compatible with Bell's world-leading 4G LTE network. Remarkably thin while not sacrificing strength, ATRIX HD LTE takes innovation one step further. Its svelte 8.4mm frame is made strong with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber, a scratch-resistant Corning®Gorilla® Glass display and a high-tech, invisible nano-coating that acts as a splash guard and shields against the unexpected splash. Strong and smart, ATRIX HD LTE has SMARTACTIONSTM, a fully integrated, free application that intelligently automates everyday tasks and suggests ways to personalize your smartphone. Based on selections you make, SMARTACTIONS optimizes your phone's performance by silencing the device during meetings (but lets VIP calls through), extending battery life when it is low, announcing incoming texts and calls as well as auto-replying when you are driving so you can focus on the road. That's smart. Very smart. "Motorola ATRIX HD LTE offers a smarter smartphone experience," says David Petrou, sales director, Motorola Mobility Canada. "It delivers shortcuts and convenience with SMARTACTIONS – even extending your battery life so you're never out of power when it matters most." If that isn't enough to convince you, Motorola ATRIX HD LTE has more than a few other features to boast about: Latest version of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich A front-facing camera for Google+ Hangouts video chats A rear-facing 8 megapixel camera to capture every single moment. Plus, those photos can automatically be uploaded to a private album on Google+TM so you don't have to worry about accidentally deleting images Captures video in 1080p HD at 30 frames per second, which means you get super smooth playback Features Mirror Mode when connected with an HDMI cable (sold separately) to view images, files and movies on a larger screen WiFi Direct for easy transfer of files directly between two devices (without needing a wireless access point) Access to over 600,000 apps and games on Google Play, as well as millions of books and thousands of movies and TV shows Availability Motorola ATRIX HD LTE will be available exclusively to Bell Mobility customers this summer. For more information, please visit motorola.ca/ATRIXHD or Bell.ca/MotoATRIXHDLTE. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

One Small Step For Man, One Giant Step For The Nexus Q: User Successfully Connects HID Bluetooth Mouse To Device Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:21 AM PDT Sure the Nexus Q is going to be a revolutionary media device for us Android users, but don’t forget— at the end of the day, it’s still a Nexus product and so you know what that means? It means that the Nexus Q is meant to be tinkered with and improved upon silly. After seeing the Q get unlocked and rooted for all kinds of tomfoolery, it was time to see what else could be done with the device. Well thanks to XDA Forum member fredc888, we are now one step closer to being able to see the full potential and take full advantage of the Q’s ability to run apps and games. fredc888 was able to successfully connect a Bluetooth-compliant HID mouse to the device. Yes friends a Bluetooth mouse. That is definitely big time. While this is an exciting achievement, it is one that should be taken with extreme caution. As you might expect, the Q doesn’t have a traditional Bluetooth menu to allow it to connect to other devices outside of Android phones and tablets, so the Bluetooth stack configuration file must be directly edited to allow input devices and connect to them automatically and naturally— this step requires unlocking the bootloader, which effectively wipes the device's data partition. Should you make an oopsies, unbricking options for the Nexus Q are limited and that means users should take extraordinary precaution when writing to the device. Despite the significant risk to the Nexus Q– you can’t help but be excited at the idea of connecting additional gadgets to the device. So if you’re feeling a little lucky, brave or just plain curious, be sure to check out the complete thread— which you can find at the source link below. source: XDA Forums Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

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