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• Lenovo: Watching CES, and the American smartphone market, from the sidelines
• Upcoming Dead Trigger 2 demoed on NVIDIA Project Shield
• Zmart Remote lets you control pretty much anything with your phone
• Chrome Beta channel now available for Android
• Angry Birds Space updated with 'Pig Dipper' levels
• Highlights from the Mobile Nations 2013 CES Experience
• Ford announces OpenXC SDK; Android apps can now easily access sensor data
• Sprint prepares 2013 Inaugural site for the estimated 700k attendees
• Archos 101 Titanium hands-on (updated with official announcement)
• Fitbit recruiting private beta testers for Android sync, Galaxy S3 and Note 2 owners only need apply
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3 - a CES first look
• Samsung unveils the Galaxy S2 Plus, minor spec bump over the original
• See all the bendy displays and octacores you can handle in Samsung's second CES 2013 keynote
• Archos 97 Platinum and 80 Platinum hands on
• Archos GamePad hands on
• Pebble smartwatch officially shipping from Jan. 23 to Kickstarter backers

Lenovo: Watching CES, and the American smartphone market, from the sidelines Posted: 10 Jan 2013 04:55 PM PST The outside of a glass cube is the closest most Americans will ever get to the stunning Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 Tucked away deep inside the Venetian Hotel and Casino, at the end of an endless maze of slot machines and miles from the show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Lenovo has set up its makeshift CES headquarters. It's a curious choice, as if Lenovo has opted to watch CES from the sidelines-- it's off the beaten path, and the luxurious spread of food and beverages stationed at the door is set up as if to beckon reporters inside to take a look and a bite.  Watching from the sidelines is not a new strategy for Lenovo, particularly when it comes to smartphones-- while the company's laptop line is one of the most successful here in the States, its tablets have found a warmer welcome outside of America. Here, its IdeaTab Android tablets have failed to make the splash that others like the Galaxy line and the Nexus 7 and 10 have easily done. Take for example the IdeaTab S2110, a device that sports a study design, speedy Snapdragon-powered performance, and a unique bundled dock that can charge the tablet from a built-in battery of its own. It's a fantastic product, one of the best convertibles on the market today thanks to Lenovo's extensive knowledge of how to build a laptop, yet most Americans have never heard of it. And Lenovo seems fine with that. read more

Upcoming Dead Trigger 2 demoed on NVIDIA Project Shield Posted: 10 Jan 2013 04:45 PM PST We've all been drooling over the NVIDIA Project Shield device, and though its biggest feature will be streaming in games from your PC, there are some very excellent Android games that will take advantage of the fancy new Tegra 4 chip and run well on the Shield, including a mobile version of the first-person mech shooter Hawken, and a sequel to everybody's favorite zombie run-and-gun, Dead Trigger 2. read more

Zmart Remote lets you control pretty much anything with your phone Posted: 10 Jan 2013 03:56 PM PST Viatek is launching a new hardware and software combination that can act as a universal remote for a wide variety of devices, using your phone as the controller. The basic premise of Zmart Remote is that you use a combination of an Android (or iOS) app and a hardware dongle that plugs into your phone's headphone jack to program and control most anything around your house. In the same way most high-end universal remotes work, Zmart Remote has a configuration utility that lets you control TVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs and many more by entering the proper codes and settings for each. For other devices that aren't usually controlled remotely -- like light switches, fans and coffee makers -- Viatek makes a Zmart Switch to interface with them directly. Viatek says that its software can currently interface with some 200,000 products from 95-percent of consumer electronic brands in the category. The app is free, but doesn't do much unless you purchase the accessory dongle, which is $19.99. At the fraction of the price of a good universal remote, it could be worth a look. More: Zmart Remote read more

Chrome Beta channel now available for Android Posted: 10 Jan 2013 02:25 PM PST Good news everyone! The Chrome Beta channel for Android kicks off today with version 25.0.1364.8. Like the Beta channel for the computer, it's a preview of features and fixes that has already passed the development channel and is running through the final testing before it makes its way into the final version. That means it's a great way to try out things that may be broken, but still allow the software to work as a whole. Today's release comes with the following bugs: Performance is sluggish, noticeably on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S Frequent freeze on devices with specific versions of Qualcomm GPU driver Text autosizing may break formatting on some sites 164632 - Editing bookmark feature is broken 165244 - Text position handler jumps or disappears when moving 163439 - Clicking on links in yahoo.com not navigating on Nexus 7 166233 - Unable to submit comments on Facebook posts in desktop version of Facebook 165244 - Text handler jumps or disappears when moving 167351 - Youtube video controls are lost after returning from fullscreen video mode 162486 - iframe scrolling broken Scary, but you get used to it if you run the Beta channel on the desktop. On the plus side, Chrome 25 brings huge improvements in HTML5 support and JavaScript performance, so it's worth it to many. To get on the Beta track, you'll need to directly click this link, as it's not publicised or available via search in Google Play. It installs along side your current version of Chrome for Android, so you always have a fail-safe. Grab it, and have fun! Source: Google Chrome Releases

Angry Birds Space updated with 'Pig Dipper' levels Posted: 10 Jan 2013 02:04 PM PST Angry Birds Space gets a content update this afternoon. The Pig Dipper update brings 30 new aquatic-themed levels to the popular game, extending its life and keeping players hooked like only Rovio can. The new levels require a bit of a strategy change, as you're now fighting gravity and buoyancy at the same time.  You can have a crack at the new levels by updating via the Google Play app on your phone or tablet, or if you haven't been sucked into this one yet and want to give it a try, use the link above to the free version. An ad-free version is also available for a buck, and you can get it here. Just watch out for the mermaid -- we hear she is tough.

Highlights from the Mobile Nations 2013 CES Experience Posted: 10 Jan 2013 12:47 PM PST It's hard to believe it has come and gone already, but the 2013 CES Experience is over. Right from the start, we had some great events and evenings planned for the crew… keep reading for some of the highlights... read more

Ford announces OpenXC SDK; Android apps can now easily access sensor data Posted: 10 Jan 2013 12:47 PM PST Inside any new car are a plethora of sensors and microprocessors, crunching away at data to control the various systems in the vehicle. Announced today at CES 2103,  Ford's new OpenXC platform will allow Android developers to have an easy way to gather that data and put it to work. Billed as a combination of Arduino and Android, OpenXC uses tools people already know to help design after-market accessories and software. Right now there are parts and an SDK component that allow developers to plug into the OBD-II port and send signals via USB or Bluetooth that any Android device running software with the OpenXC library can read and understand. This is all done over a CAN bus to stay isolated from the vehicle electronics, so your $20,000 car won't be damaged,  There has always been expensive and OEM solutions for folks who want to access vehicle data, but with today's news Ford is making it accessible to folks without a giant bucket of money to spend. It will be interesting to see what folks can come up with using Ford's new tools. See the full press release after the break, and hit the link below for more information. More: OpenXC read more

Sprint prepares 2013 Inaugural site for the estimated 700k attendees Posted: 10 Jan 2013 11:09 AM PST image of the US Capitol inaugural platform via Senate.gov Sprint is beefing up things on the National Mall to prepare for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. When you inject an extra million or so people into an already congested city like Washington, DC, cell service tends to suffer. Cram seven or eight hundred thousand of those people onto the National Mall and it just won't work without massive planning and equipment. That (the planning and equipment) is exactly was Sprint is in the process of doing right now on the Mall. They are deploying COWs (Cell sites On Wheels) in places like the Air and Space Museum (fitting, I think) and Installing in-building repeaters at the Capital Hilton, the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, and The Mayflower Renaissance to help carry the voice and data load.  They've been at work since April of last year, and have boosted voice capacity by 25-percent and data capacity by 37-percent for the National Mall area already. This should go a long way towards making sure DC public safety officials can do their job, as well as making sure everyone can post pictures of the event online. Things get a little crazy here in DC for the Presidential Inauguration. It' great to see Sprint has a bit of foresight and is doing what they can to make it as pleasant as possible. Hit the break to see their full press release. read more

Archos 101 Titanium hands-on (updated with official announcement) Posted: 10 Jan 2013 10:26 AM PST Archos brought a slew of tablets to its CES booth this year, and we managed to get our hands on the lot of them. Here's the 101 Titanium, a distant cousin of the 101XS that we reviewed earlier this year. This iteration is part of Archos' Elements line, and therefore receives some of the goodies associated with the brand, such as a much-improved build quality and finish. This thing is solid, much more so than the 101XS, though fails to match the ultra-premium look and feel of the 97 Titanium with its Retina-quality display.  Archos was tight lipped on details about these tablets, but based on what else we've seen from Archos here at CES, we should go ahead and count on a minor boost in terms of both processing power and internal storage, just like what happened on the 97 Platinum and the FamilyPad2. Jelly Bean is onboard here, an improvement from the 101XS, and I was pretty pleased with the responsiveness and speed of the tablet.  To my naked eye, the 10.1-inch display isn't any better than the 101XS, so we can go ahead and guess that this, too, packs a 1280 x 800 resolution. However, I didn't notice that blue, washed-out hue that bugged me so much about the 101XS, so that's more than welcome news. Archos isn't spilling the beans on pricing or availability, but I'd gladly pay a bit more for this device than the 101XS based on how solid and well-built it appears. This is a premium tablet, and proves once again that the French manufacturer is playing for keeps. A hands-on gallery and video follow the break. UPDATE: This morning, Archos formally introduced the new additions to its Titanium line, including the 101 Titanium. Our suspicions were confirmed, as the 101 will feature a 1.6 GHz dual-core CPU, quad-core graphics, and an impoved IPS display. The full press release has been added after the break. read more

Fitbit recruiting private beta testers for Android sync, Galaxy S3 and Note 2 owners only need apply Posted: 10 Jan 2013 08:37 AM PST With the launch of their latest personal fitness product a few days ago, Fitbit also brought news that syncing with Android devices was finally on the horizon. As such, they're now recruiting for willing volunteers for a private beta test. Initially, only Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 owners need apply, and only users of the Fitbit One and the Fitbit Zip. They're also looking for people who will put the application seriously through its paces. Participants need to be able to donate 1-3 hours of time per week to update the developers with issues. Additionally, the key word is private, and all participants will be asked to sign an NDA that they won't share any information outside of the programme. If this sounds like your thing, hit the source link below and send in your application. The beta test will run between Jan. 13 and Jan. 25.  Source: Fitbit

Corning Gorilla Glass 3 - a CES first look Posted: 10 Jan 2013 05:50 AM PST When it comes to chemically-hardened glass, we smartphone types are definitely fans. When it comes to making our glass-fronted smartphones more durable, Corning has always been at the forefront, and their latest revelation in the form of Gorilla Glass 3 will prove to be even more of a protective force between our LCDs and the harsh world we live in. We dropped in on Corning to check out its new Gorilla Glass 3, and in its demonstrations it lived up to the pre-show announcement hype. Gorilla Glass 3 is tougher in all forms when compared to its competition and even its predecessor in the form of Gorilla Glass 2. It can withstand greater impact force, is harder to scratch, and can stand up to forces that are capable of denting equally-thick steel. It's tough stuff, folks.

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S2 Plus, minor spec bump over the original Posted: 10 Jan 2013 01:13 AM PST Samsung has today introduced another new Android smartphone to add to its portfolio, and you'd be right in thinking it looks an awful lot like the Galaxy S2. That's because it does, and this new device is the Galaxy S2 Plus. The most notable improvement is the software.  Running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung's latest Touchwiz Nature UX, the rest of the specs are either a minor bump from the Galaxy S2 or pretty much the same. The Plus houses a 4.3 inch WVGA Super-AMOLED Plus display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8MP and 2MP rear and front facing cameras respectively. On board storage is just 8GB, but is expandable by microSD card which Samsung says is supported upto 64GB. Otherwise, that's about all she wrote. Looking through the specs there appears to be an NFC version and a non NFC version, and the camera has a pretty nice sounding zero lag shutter speed. No word as yet on price or availability, and you'll find the full press release after the break. read more

See all the bendy displays and octacores you can handle in Samsung's second CES 2013 keynote Posted: 09 Jan 2013 11:09 PM PST There is no dearth of news about Samsung's announcements today, but we know plenty of you guys will want to see it for yourselves. Samsung knows it, too, and has posted the full one-hour+ speech on Youtube for easy viewing. Join Dr. Woo for 60 minutes and get all the bendy screen and 8-core CPU talk you can handle.  Skip to 12:34 for Exynos 5 octa stuff. Skip to 39:48 for the flexible display prototype. Via; Samsung

Archos 97 Platinum and 80 Platinum hands on Posted: 09 Jan 2013 06:21 PM PST   One of the things I was most excited to see at this year's CES was Archos' 97 Titanium, the 9.7-inch Android tablet introduced by Archos late last year. Its stunning Retina-quality 2048 x 1536 display is one of the best on any Android tablet, and its nearly-identical-to-the-iPad design will almost certainly grab the eyes of consumers and lawyers alike. Much to my surprise, what I found was a new line of Archos tablets, the Platinum series, one step above the still-fresh Titanium. ​On hand here in Las Vegas were both the 97 Platinum and its smaller sibling the 80 Platinum.  These devices are nearly identical to the 97 Titanium HD and the 80 Carbon respectively aside from a minor boost in specs-- both processors have been bumped to a quad-core 1.2 GHz chip, up from their previous dual-core brains ( a trend we saw on most of what Archos brought to CES this year). Aside from that, other specs remain the same, including the front and rear 2 MP cameras, the nearly-vanilla Jelly Bean experience and the ultra-premium design. The true stars here, though, are the displays, especially the 97's (above)-- it's easily the best display I've ever seen on an Android tablet, and can rival the iPad in terms of both pixel density and saturation. The 80's 8-inch 1024 x 768 panel (left) falls short of Retina territory but looks fantastic nonetheless, and feels splendid in the hand. Buzzing through the UI was fast and breezy, and seeing a company opt for a pure Android experience never gets old. We weren't able to run any benchmarks on the devices in our short time with them, but we expect to see quality results and performance-- after a string of disappointments, Archos is finally in it to win it.  As you'll see in the shots below, the comparisons to the iPad are not exaggerated-- these devices look and feel strikingly similar to Apple's tablet, so stay tuned for the inevitable uproar and legal action when Archos brings the line to the states in March. Expect a $329 pricetag on the 97 Platinum, and a $199 pricetag on the 80. Photos of the 97 as well as the 80 (easily differentiated by the screen's orientation-- the 97 is horizontal, the 80 vertical), along with comparisons and a video, follow the break. read more

Archos GamePad hands on Posted: 09 Jan 2013 06:08 PM PST Fresh off the heels of NVIDIA's huge Project Shield announcement, Archos is proving that it was here first, debuting its GamePad for the first time stateside nearly five months after its announcement. The Archos GamePad adds hardware controls, including traditional gaming buttons and joysticks, to a 7-inch Android tablet. Though the GamePad isn't the highest-spec'd device in the world with a conservative 1024 x 600 IPS resolution and 1 GB of RAM, it does boast a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor, quad-core graphics, and a recent addition of Jelly Bean to ensure smooth and lag-free gameplay. And that's exactly what I saw-- the demo I played was plenty fast and fluid, and the hardware buttons, which can be custom-tailored to specific games, added a whole new level of enjoyment to the game. I'm no gamer by any means, so for me, the buttons make gaming much more accessible than it is on a traditional Android device. In the same breath, I might have overlooked some quirks in the game due to ignorance, so hardcore gamers should definitely take the GamePad for a spin before diving in.  Archos tells us to expect the GamePad stateside in the coming weeks sporting a pricetag of around $170. We'll prep our thumbs for some more in-depth gaming then-- for now, enjoy the hands-on photos and video after the break. read more

Pebble smartwatch officially shipping from Jan. 23 to Kickstarter backers Posted: 09 Jan 2013 05:28 PM PST The Pebble smartwatch is one of the all time Kickstarter success stories. It smashed its $100,000 target, and went on to break the $10million mark by the time all was said and done. Since the closure of the Kickstarter campaign, there have been delays, leaving many wondering when, or even if, the device they'd thrown some of their hard earned at may appear.  The good news is, the waiting is almost at an end. The Pebble is complete, they are being manufactured, and the official word is that they will begin shipping to Kickstarter backers from Jan. 23.  The Pebble smartwatch is an interesting product. Connecting to your Android smartphone, it allows any number of notifications and interactions from your wrist, leaving your phone in your pocket. Coupled with a backlit electronic paper display, visible even in bright sunlight, and a battery life of around 7 days, the Pebble could well take off where other Smartwatches haven't.  Since the early prototypes, a couple of extra hardware features have been squeezed in. There's now a magnetometer inside to offer compass like functionality, and an ambient light sensor. Re-charging the Pebble is taken care of via magnetic contacts.  One notable absentee from the launch of the Pebble though is Runkeeper support. The simple message is that it just isn't ready, and they're working with Runkeeper to make it happen. The estimate so far we're given is March.  Better yet, Pebble says they will be shipping out the smartwatches to people in the order they entered the Kickstarter campaign. So, if you're backer number 1, you'll be first in line when it comes to shipping. Manufacturing has reached around 15,000 units per week, so the initial batch of Kickstarter orders will take 6-8 weeks to complete. After that, they'll move onto website pre-orders.  The CEO of Pebble has completed a full demo of the smartwatch in a briefing session at CES, which is embedded for you to check out after the break. Be warned though, the colors are off, and everyone looks somewhat like a smurf.  Source: Pebble read more

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• Hands on with the Hisense U958 smartphone [Video]
• Hands on with EFun Nextbook 7-inch and 8-inch tablets [Video]
• In Other News, The Nexus 7 Dock Is Set To Ship In 2 Weeks
• Hands on with the BodyMedia Fit Link and Core 2 [Video]
• Fitocracy Aiming To Make Fitness Fun For Android Users
• Samsung announces the slightly improved Galaxy S II Plus
• Hands on with Bloodsword on NVIDIA Tegra 4
• Archos shows off new Titanium line of tablets at CES
• New aluminum Bluetooth keyboard for Nexus 7 looks great, lasts long and costs little [VIDEO]
• First look at NVIDIA Project Shield [Video]

Hands on with the Hisense U958 smartphone [Video] Posted: 10 Jan 2013 02:48 PM PST   Hisense took some time to highlight its U958 smartphone here at CES for you folks and you know that we had to get up close and personal by getting some hands-on time with the device. As you can see clearly, the first thing that stands out is the gorgeous 4.5-inch IPS display complimenting 9.5mm-thin device, as well as the zippy Android interface thanks to the dual-core Qualcomm processor. While the 4GB of on-board storage and meager 512MB of RAM leaves a lot to be desired,the U958 smartphone at least features a fairly stock build of Android, so that’s always a plus. The device is available in various markets around the world, but should be making its way to the States sooner than later. While we wait for the device though– be sure to hit past the break to check out our full hands-on of the device.       Click here to view the embedded video. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Hands on with EFun Nextbook 7-inch and 8-inch tablets [Video] Posted: 10 Jan 2013 11:41 AM PST In case you didn’t notice, the tablet space is becoming very crowded. Yet another entry into the market is EFun, who announced their new 7-inch tablet last week in the days leading up to CES 2013. EFun was on hand showing off both 7-inch and 8-inch versions of their tablets going by the model name “Nextbook.” In our interview with them, EFun indicated they are working on a 10.1-inch model as well. The 7- and 8-inch versions come with 1.5 dual-core processors, 8GB of storage, and run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. EFun expects the devices to be available starting in March 2013 with pricing set for $129 for the 7-inch model and $169 for the 8-inch model. Check out our hands on video after the break. Click here to view the embedded video. For all the latest CES 2013 coverage, click here. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

In Other News, The Nexus 7 Dock Is Set To Ship In 2 Weeks Posted: 10 Jan 2013 11:34 AM PST   Those of who have been exercising much patience waiting for the Nexus 7 dock will finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief. According to The Verge, ASUS plans on shipping the much-bellyhooed accessory within 2 weeks for a price of $39.99, which is a little bit later than what we’ve already heard before. So now that the expected release date is finally available, we can move forward with live finally. source: The Verge Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Hands on with the BodyMedia Fit Link and Core 2 [Video] Posted: 10 Jan 2013 11:29 AM PST We are a few days into 2013 already, but it is still not too late for anyone hoping to add “lose weight” to their list of resolutions to invest in a little technology to help them reach their goal. One of the items on display at CES 2013 that may help with that comes from BodyMedia. They had both their BodyMedia Fit Link device and their forthcoming Core 2 monitor available for visitors to check out. The Fit Link is already on the market and is intended to be worn on the upper arm 23 hours a day. The device collects reams of data measuring vital statistics, calorie intake (via manual entry), calorie burn, and even quality of sleep. This is then fed into an app that will run on your smartphone so you can monitor your progress. BodyMedia has a new device, the Core 2, coming out in August that is much sleeker and will offer more opportunities for personalization so it does not look so much like you are hauling around a medical device. Preliminary pricing is $149 for the new device. Check out our hands on video after the break to see how the system works. Click here to view the embedded video. For all the latest CES 2013 news, but sure to click here.   Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Fitocracy Aiming To Make Fitness Fun For Android Users Posted: 10 Jan 2013 11:00 AM PST   Fitocracy has finally made its way to Android devices thanks to the newly unveiled Android port. In case you’re not familiar with the concept, Fitocracy is basically a social network allowing users to exchange information, organize groups, hold each other accountable, set challenges, and give and receive encouragement— all in the name of attaining those desired fitness goals. Best of all– joining the social network is free, so it will give an even bigger incentive for all you couch potatoes to give it a try. Play Store Download Link   Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Samsung announces the slightly improved Galaxy S II Plus Posted: 10 Jan 2013 10:54 AM PST Well, the Galaxy S II Plus certainly isn’t going to blow you away after what we’ve been seeing at CES, but this newly unveiled mid-range device is definitely going to pad Samsung’s smartphone selection. Essentially, it’s a Galaxy S II that’s adopted a few of the characteristics of the Galaxy S III, most notably the home button and an upgrade to Android 4.1.2 with Samsung’s Nature UX. It still packs a dual-core processor, 4.3 inch WVGA screen, and an 8 megapixel camera. It does offer zero lag shutter speed on the camera, though, which is always a welcome addition. Anyone going to pick one of these up when it drops? Seoul, Korea – January 10, 2013 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today Samsung GALAXY S II Plus, which combines the performance that have made the GALAXY S II one of the world's most recognized phones, together with nature-inspired user-interface and intuitive features that greatly boost its usability and functionality. • The GALAXY S II Plus runs on Android™ 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) enabling faster and smoother screen transitions, and   providing an enhanced user interface featuring a new, easier-to-use notification panel. It is powered by an impressive 1.2 GHz dual core processor that enables easy multi-tasking, smooth screen transitions and superior graphics for some of the most demanding applications and games. • The GALAXY S II Plus' nature-inspired user-interface is complemented with intuitive features that make the phone really   easy to use. Direct Call enables users to automatically dial a call by taking the device to the ear. Smart Stay recognizes   whether the user is looking at the screen to dim the screen accordingly; while Smart Alert lets users know about   missed events or status updates just by picking up the phone. • The GALAXY S II Plus also sports a range of additional features that boost performance and the overall experience in   entirely new ways. Popup Video allows a video to play anywhere on the screen in a resizable pop-up window while   simultaneously running other tasks, eliminating the need to close and restart videos when checking new emails or   surfing the Web. S Voice lets users control the phone using their voice; and Voice Unlock lets users unlock the phone   using their own voice. • A 4.3" WVGA Super AMOLED Plus display offers a generous viewing experience and enables photos captured with the   powerful 8MP camera to be enjoyed in true clarity. • The rear camera features a zero-lag shutter speed that captures moving objects easily without delay. The innovative   'Buddy photo share' function also allows images to be easily and simultaneously shared with friends pictured in an   image directly from the camera or the photo gallery. Additional features include Group Facetag and Face Zoom to   deliver a complete photographic experience. The device is packed with the latest Samsung content services including   AllShare Play, which lets users share content across Samsung devices using a single account and password.   Users can also enjoy all the benefits of Samsung Hubs, including the latest versions of Readers Hub, Video Hub,   Game Hub and Music Hub.  Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Hands on with Bloodsword on NVIDIA Tegra 4 Posted: 10 Jan 2013 10:33 AM PST NVIDIA unveiled its highly anticipated Tegra 4 processor a few days, and it’s pretty impressive when you actually see it in action, especially for gaming. It packs all the punch the Tegra 3 did, like the ultra fast DDR3 memory and 4 + 1 architecture, and builds on that with the newer 28nm process, 72 GPU cores and the ability to handle a 2,560 x 1600 resolution at 120Hz. Excited to see this in a tablet later this year? Don’t worry, the rest of the Android world is, too. If you’re still not convinced, check out the video below to see the Tegra 4 push console quality graphics out of a tablet with some gameplay footage of Bloodsword. It’s impressive. Click here to view the embedded video. Be sure to keep an eye on our CES coverage here. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Archos shows off new Titanium line of tablets at CES Posted: 10 Jan 2013 09:45 AM PST Archos is pumping out new tablets pretty quickly at CES, and today they’ve got a new lineup of four more tablets for us. The new Titanium family sports a high-def IPS screen and a 1.6 GHz CPU, as well as Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Titanium tablet comes in four different sizes, starting at 7 inches and going up to a beefy 10.1 inch screen. The 7 inch tablet starts at an attractive $199, and 8 inch tab runs $169, the 10 inch will cost $199, and in an odd change of pace, the slightly smaller 9.7 inch will be a little more expensive at $249. The 9.7 inch tablet will also apparently feature a 2048 x 1536 screen and claims to be an alternative to the new iPad at half the cost. We’ll just have to wait and see if consumers think these tablets make decent alternatives. For the rest of our CES coverage, click here. ARCHOS Introduces the New TITANIUM Line at CES CES, Las Vegas – January 10, 2013 – ARCHOS, an award-winning innovator in consumer electronics introduces the Titanium line in its Elements range of tablets. This range offers high-end specifications at an aggressive price and all tablets will feature: High Definition IPS display capacitive multi-touch screen Dual core CPU at 1.6 GHz with Quad core GPU, with 1080p video decoding Sleek aluminum design Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ with the 700,000 applications on Google Play and the Archos Media Center applications The ARCHOS 70 titanium (7 inches), priced at 119€, $119, £99 offers similar features to competitors such as Amazon, at a better price point. The ARCHOS 80 titanium (8 inches), priced at 169€, $169, £149 has been designed to offer similar user experience as the iPad mini, for a fraction of the price. The ARCHOS 101 titanium (10.1 inches), priced at 199€, $199, £169, is around 30 per cent cheaper than competition with comparable features. The ARCHOS 97 titanium HD (9.7 inches), with a resolution up to 2048 x 1536 pixels is priced at 249€, $249 and £199, and aims to be an alternative to the new iPad for half the price. ARCHOS will have the full Titanium range and the recently announced ARCHOS TV connect on display at CES until Friday, January 11th, so stop by now and get your hands-on demonstration – Central Hall, booth number 15322. www.archos.com Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

New aluminum Bluetooth keyboard for Nexus 7 looks great, lasts long and costs little [VIDEO] Posted: 10 Jan 2013 08:20 AM PST A new, beautiful Bluetooth keyboard for the Nexus 7 has popped up on the interwebs recently. The BG-7, as it’s called, boasts an aluminum frame, a black, dimpled, rubberized back (just like the Nexus 7′s) and colors that exactly match the hues that Asus and Google chose for their beloved 7-incher. This thing was specifically designed for the Nexus 7 and it looks great! The keyboard has 61 keys including several Android shortcut keys (back, home, and menu). It is powered by a rechargeable 160 mAh battery that is said to give 55 hours of consecutive use or 60 days of standby time. The battery is charged by a normal micro USB cable, so you won’t need to worry about fumbling with extra chords. Besides being a great keyboard, the BG-7 acts as a cover for your Nexus 7. Just pop the tablet face down, snap it in and you’re good to go. Best of all, this keyboard costs under $25! Check out a video that an XDA forum member put together after the break. If you’re ready to buy, hit the source link (which is also after the break). Click here to view the embedded video. Source: DX Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

First look at NVIDIA Project Shield [Video] Posted: 10 Jan 2013 07:37 AM PST Arguably, the biggest news to come out of CES 2013 was NVIDIA’s Project Shield, the beginning of a new wave of portable Android gaming devices. We dropped by NVIDIA’s booth and were able to get a look at the revolutionary product. Unfortunately, NVIDIA had the Shield shielded behind glass and weren’t allowing hands on time at this point. We’ll try to head back sometime soon to see if we can get our grubby paws on it for you guys. In the meantime, check out our eyes-on with the new Project Shield. Click here to view the embedded video. For more CES coverage, click here. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

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