Sunday, February 27, 2011

Android Smartphones



Samsung Provides Android 2.2 (Froyo) Update To AT&T Captivate
Hot Hardware
It was sunny, summer evening in 2010 when Android 2.2 began hitting the Nexus One, and now, over half a year later, some phones are still awaiting the update. Samsung's Galaxy S line has been a huge hit for the company, with over 10 million units sold ...
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Hot Hardware
Android Smartphone – HTC Aria @ Rs. 13000 [Features & Specs]
DreamBloggers (blog)
by Meenu Sharma on February 27, 2011 HTC is already leading the market with its High-End Android Based Smartphone. Recently in MWC (Mobile World Congress), HTC has introduced us with their first Android Tablet, HTC Flyer. Various other smartphones were ...
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USA Today Drops Honeycomb-Optimized App into Android Market
AndroidGuys
We can add USA Today to the list of companies who have already released an Android 3.0-optimized application. The news giant dropped their Honeycomb flavored app into the Android Market earlier today and it's quite nice indeed. As one might expect, ...
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AndroidGuys



Android popularity


News2 new results for Android
 
Motorola Atrix Review
Chip Chick
Powerful Android smartphones are becoming a dime a dozen, so it takes a lot to stand out amongst the pack nowadays. Regardless, the Motorola Atrix made a splash at CES last month when it was announced. Partly because it's running on a dual-core 1ghz ...
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Chip Chick
G-Free Foodie Adds Features and Updates to 2 in 1 "Gluten Free Ultimate ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
G-Free Foodie, a resource for living Gluten-Free and eating well, is proud to announce the newest versions of their "Gluten Free Ultimate Solution" App for Apple devices and Android phones. The "Gluten Free Ultimate Solution" App provides locations of ...
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iPad2 Fact or Fiction


News10 new results for iPad, Internet
 
iPad 2: Fact Vs. Fiction
Neon Tommy
Apple has recently sent out invitations for a March 2nd event, signaling an update to the extremely popular iPad. This tablet computer is primarily used for Internet connectivity, audio/visual entertainment, as well as e-books and periodicals. ...
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Streaming Netflix on the iPad via Verizon iPhone 4
CNET
A mobile hot spot allows several devices to connect to it via Wi-Fi and then uses a cellular signal to connect those devices to the Internet. Essentially the hot spot becomes a wireless router. I was curious about the strain something like this would ...
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CNET
Xoom Needs a Hardware Upgrade To Use Verizon's LTE
NewsFactor Network
By Adam Dickter As the second generation of Apple's iPad arrives, Motorola's Xoom may find Verizon's 4G LTE network an advantage -- but there's a catch. The LTE upgrade for the Xoom requires hardware, not software, so the Xoom will have to be returned ...
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The Truth About The iPad, Day 300: I Barely Use It Anymore (AAPL)
San Francisco Chronicle
But I did, and the new MacBook Air has mostly replaced the iPad as my go-to portable computer. It's better for taking notes during meetings, it's better for multitasking, and it's better for goofing around on the Internet/doing more work while I'm ...
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What to Expect from the iPad 2 Announcement Next Wednesday
TIME
Here's the skinny on what we may or may not see out of Apple's iPad 2 announcement next Wednesday. Like every other site on the internet, I have no identifiable and/or credible sources for this information. These are merely my own bets as a handsome ...
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Free Trial of 'The Daily' iPad Mag Extended Until March 21
PC Magazine
Amid the delay, Jobs went on medical leave, and Apple sent Eddie Cue, its head of Internet services, to the New York launch. Despite the issues, The Daily is reportedly preparing to extend its audience. Shortly after the publication was launched, ...
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Apple iPad 2 Rumored Announcement at March 2 Event
Media Newswire (press release)
Much internet buzz has surfaced as an Apple event on March 2, 2011 in San Francisco has been rumored to be the place for the Apple iPad 2 announcement which will add more options to the emerging tablet marketplace. The Apple iPad 2 has been rumored to ...
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Archos Flies Under Radar, Making Money With Tablets
Mobile Magazine
By Michael Kwan, February 24, 2011 @ 7:47am Way before the iPad even came into existence, Archos was selling what it called Internet Tablets. They were mostly reserved for tech-savvy users which resulted in being shifted to the sidelines at local ...
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Mobile Magazine
Top 10 most wanted features for the iPad 2
Know Your Mobile
Apple's original iPad shipped in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models and, surprise, surprise, this isn't enough for most people. So when rumours began circulating on the internet about Apple packing the iPad 2 with a 128GB SSD, jaws, understandably, dropped, ...
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Today in Tech: iPad 2 loses features, AOL layoffs?
Fortune
The algorithm affects nearly 12% of all search results in the US (Search Engine Land) Venture capitalists are betting on online tracking companies, which basically specialize in tracking the movements of Internet users. Over the last thre emonths, ...
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Android on Blackberry

> === Google News Alert for: Android ===
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> BlackBerry could support Android apps
> Telegraph.co.uk
> By Matt Warman, Consumer Technology Editor 8:00AM GMT 28 Feb 2011
> BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion could be about to announce that its
> device will begin to support applications made for Google's Android
> platform. Earlier reports from Bloomberg had ...
> <http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/matt-warman/8348692/BlackBerry-could-support-Android-apps.html>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/matt-warman/8348692/BlackBerry-could-support-Android-apps.html&hl=en&geo=us>
>
> Mark W. Smith: Motorola Xoom likely to be a strong rival to Apple iPad
> Detroit Free Press
> A Motorola Xoom tablet running Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating
> system could grab market share from the popular Apple iPad. / PAUL
> SAKUMA/Associated Press BY MARK W. SMITH If there's any tablet this year
> that can wrest significant market share ...
> <http://www.freep.com/article/20110227/NEWS09/102270467/Mark-W-Smith-Motorola-Xoom-likely-strong-rival-Apple-iPad>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.freep.com/article/20110227/NEWS09/102270467/Mark-W-Smith-Motorola-Xoom-likely-strong-rival-Apple-iPad&hl=en&geo=us>
>
> Google gets stealthy, adds e-books to Android Market site
> Tainted Green
> by Kathryn Robbins on February 26, 2011 While Apple may tout their iPhone
> and iPad sales, Android powered devices like the Samsung Galaxy Tab are
> quietly creeping into the market. CNET UK discovered a video that displays
> the number of Android powered ...
> <http://taintedgreen.com/green-gadgets/google-gets-stealthy-adds-e-books-to-android-market-site/000946/kr-13>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://taintedgreen.com/green-gadgets/google-gets-stealthy-adds-e-books-to-android-market-site/000946/kr-13&hl=en&geo=us>
>
> Michael Fassbender Says He's an Android in "Alien" Prequel
> WorstPreviews.com
> When Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) first joined the cast of
> Ridley Scott's upcoming "Alien" prequel, called "Prometheus," his character
> was described as an early version of Bishop 341-B android that Lance
> Henriksen played in "Aliens. ...
> <http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=20791&count=0>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php%3Fid%3D20791%26count%3D0&hl=en&geo=us>
>
> Why iPad is untouchable while iPhones were beaten by Android
> The Business Insider
> Scoble is well known for his blog, Scobleizer The Android fans are saying
> "just watch, Android will beat your iPad just like it beat your iPhone in
> market share."* No, this time won't be the same. (* I put an asterisk on
> this because I still haven't ...
> <http://www.businessinsider.com/why-ipad-is-untouchable-while-iphones-were-beaten-by-android-2011-2>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.businessinsider.com/why-ipad-is-untouchable-while-iphones-were-beaten-by-android-2011-2&hl=en&geo=us>
>
> New version of Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 adds support for Android and BlackBerry
> AME Info
> The new version now supports the Android and BlackBerry platforms alongside
> Symbian and Windows Mobile, for even greater flexibility. Whether you use
> your smartphone for work, keeping in touch with your friends and family, or
> messaging on the move, ...
> <http://www.ameinfo.com/257678.html>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.ameinfo.com/257678.html&hl=en&geo=us>
>
> HTC Announces 'Merge' Android CDMA World Slider Phone
> PC Magazine
> By Mark Hachman HTC has officially announced the HTC Merge, described as
> the company's first Android-based CDMA "world phone". Based on the
> specifications that HTC has published, the new Merge slider phone looks
> somewhat comparable to the EVO Shift 4G, ...
> <http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2380967,00.asp>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2380967,00.asp&hl=en&geo=us>
>
> The State of the Android Market for Honeycomb: Sloppy
> PCWorld
> Google's made some great strides lately with the Android Market, including
> in-app purchases, the new website and the ability to install an app
> remotely from the web. I hope the problems with identifying Honeycomb apps
> don't become a long-term setback. ...
> <http://www.pcworld.com/article/220776/the_state_of_the_android_market_for_honeycomb_sloppy.html>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.pcworld.com/article/220776/the_state_of_the_android_market_for_honeycomb_sloppy.html&hl=en&geo=us>
>
> Google adds e-books to Android Market
> CNET (blog)
> by Lance Whitney Android users can now grab e-books from Google's Android
> Market, and some clues show that movies and music may be on the horizon.
> Tapping into Google's own eBookstore, which launched in December, the
> Android Market is offering a wide ...
> <http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20036438-251.html>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20036438-251.html&hl=en&geo=us>
>
> Four Signs of Honeycomb's Rush to Compete With Apple's iPad
> BusinessWeek
> There's much to like about the Xoom—see my video walkthrough and first
> impressions here—and the Android 3.0 operating system is growing on me as
> I use the new tablet. But even as I find more positive aspects, a common
> theme is recurring throughout ...
> <http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/feb2011/tc20110225_087248.htm>
> See all stories on this topic:
> <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/feb2011/tc20110225_087248.htm&hl=en&geo=us>
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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Buying a Galaxy Tab


News10 new results for Galaxy Tab
 
Verizon now selling Samsung Galaxy Tab for $300
CNET (blog)
by Don Reisinger The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a bit cheaper for Verizon Wireless customers willing to sign up for a two-year contract. The 7-inch tablet, which launched on Verizon's network in November, is now available for $299.99, down from its full ...
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New Galaxy Tab Cases from Waterfield Designs
Gotta Be Mobile
Waterfield Designs produces some top-notch gadget cases and its latest models for the Galaxy Tab look like they're no exception. There are a total of five Waterfield Designs cases that will fit the Galaxy Tab. The SlipCase for the Galaxy Tab looks like ...
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Gotta Be Mobile
Samsung Galaxy Tab becomes fluent in Arabic
Peninsula On-line
DOHA: After the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone, it's now the Samsung Galaxy Tab which is also "fluent" in Arabic content offering applications on social media and access to Islamic websites. Stephen Jun, Mobile Phone Sales & Marketing Director at Samsung ...
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TS2R Wireless News: VZW Samsung Galaxy Tab $299, FTC, Xoom Sale Day, Android ...
Wireless and Mobile News
Deal-o-rama - Verizon Wireless has reduced the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab to $299 from $499 (read review). FTC to Stop Text Spammer - The Federal Trade Commission asked a federal judge to shut down an operation that allegedly blasted consumers ...
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Wireless and Mobile News
Top 5 Apple iPad 2 contenders in the 7-inch tablet category [PHOTOS]
International Business Times
A barrage of tablets donning 7-inch displays started inundating the market after Samsung launched its Galaxy Tab. Some of the key players in the 7-inch segment are HTC Flyer, RIM PlayBook, Dell Streak 7,Samsung Galaxy Tab and ASUS MeMo. ...
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International Business Times
8.9″ Galaxy Tab may be unveiled next month
OnlyGizmos
A Korean news agency claims they received a call from a Samsung spokesman about an 8.9″ Galaxy Tab to be released next month. Samsung already has a 7″ and a recently launched 10.1″ tablet under the Galaxy umbrella. While the rumors claim that it ...
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OnlyGizmos
Sandy Bridge MacBook Pro, Windows Phone 7, Galaxy Tab 10.1: US Update
ElectricPig.co.uk
The new Samsung D6000 and D7000 series Smart TVs are reportedly able to stream live TV to both the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy S 2 smartphone. We've got details on this impressive alternative to AirPlay. In other Samsung news, the company has ...
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Apple iPad 2 release date, Motorola Xoom Vs Galaxy Tab 10.1 Vs iPad 2
Khabrein
This year, the tablet market is going to witness a crowd of new tablets from various platforms with Android being the leader. Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, RIM BlackBerry PlayBook, HP TouchPad and HTC Flyer are only a few of them. ...
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Samsung's New Connected TVs to Stream Live Content to Galaxy Tabs and ...
APP Market
Pocket Lint is reporting that, thanks to the secondary TV tuner built into Samsung's D7000 or D8000 Smart TVs, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet and the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone will be the first two devices to stream live broadcasts ...
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Trident Super-Slim Kindle, NOOK & Samsung Galaxy Tab Cases
GizmoCrunch
Products on display at CES include cases for Amazon Kindle, Apple iPod 4th Gen, HTC MyTouch 4G, Samsung Galaxy Tab and NOOK. Future Aegis releases include cases for Samsung Captivate, Blackberry Bold 9780, HTC HD 7, Samsung Continuum, Incredible HD, ...
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Ipad news



News10 new results for ipad, ipod
 
Printing from the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
ZDNet (blog)
By Doc | February 21, 2011, 7:40am PST There are a number of third-party solutions out there for printing from Apple's iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, many of them very good. Now here's another one that should be handy for those people who already have a ...
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ZDNet (blog)
Get backstage at Oscars with your iPad/iPhone
CNET (blog)
I know you'll be able to fill the comments section with your interesting experiments--and hopefully there will be things like watching one movie at the movies, while watching another on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Thankfully, ABC is thinking of ...
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New Pet Apps for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Help Keep Pets Healthy on the Go
PR Newswire (press release)
21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MyPetED™ mobile applications for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, launched today by LifeLearn, Inc., offer dog and cat owners a secure spot to keep vital pet information handy at all times. It's the first app that allows pet ...
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'Oscar Backstage Pass' app launched for iPad, iPhone, iPod
Indiantelevision.com
MUMBAI: iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users can get the ultimate insider's view of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards(R) with the new Oscar Backstage Pass App, now available on the App Store. The Oscar Backstage Pass app, a collaborative effort between the ...
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Find your next flight with Hipmunk iPhone app
CNET (blog)
Known for its travel search site, the Hipmunk crew just launched its first app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch crowd. Letting you find and compare all the available flights to your destination, the free app aims to help you choose the best one ...
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Apple's Jobs "Clarifies" iPhone, iPad, iPod Apps Subscription Charges
Personal Finance Bulletin (press release)
Apple argues that where customers are buying content or apps through the iTunes store for use on their iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, Apple deserves a percentage for bringing business to the developer, but when bought off-site the developer still gets ...
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Personal Finance Bulletin (press release)
Gameloft with a surprise 99-cent iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch app sale
Examiner.com
Considering the attempt by app developers to charge a premium price for iPad titles, it's notable to find a decent selection of iPad games included in the app sale. In fact, this sale emphasizes the iPad side of the iOS platform more than the iPhone. ...
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6 sleek-looking gadgets for the iPhone, iPad and iPod
The Next Web
We've rounded up six iPhone, iPad and iPod gadgets that excel in the area design. A groovy audio system from iHomeaudio enables iPod users to light-up the gadget in various colours, and it uses two Reson8 speakers and a subwoofer. ...
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Her Interactive and Nancy Drew Bring Mobile Mystery Solving App to iPad ...
PR Newswire (press release)
23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Her Interactive is proud to announce its first Nancy Drew app, Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch, is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Part game and part story, this interactive gamebook app ...
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iPad 2 May Repeat Success Of iPad With New Features
International Business Times
"The timing of the March 2 event would put the iPad on an annual cycle of updates similar to those of the iPhone and iPod media player, and keep Apple ahead of competitors," Wedbush Securities analyst Scott Sutherland told Bloomberg. ...
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