Android Approved’s weekly overview - 02/04/2012 |
| Posted by Android Approved - Feb 4, 2012 - 6:23pm |
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Sprint announced the ZTE Optik, coming Feb. 5th for $99.99
HTC announced an “Ice white” HTC Sensation coming March 1st
Another render of the Samsung Galaxy S III; Hints to a MWC announcement
Samsung will not be unveiling the Samsung Galaxy S III at Mobile World Congress
HTC Ville makes a video appearance running Ice Cream Sandwich and Sense UI 4.0
Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) for the Nexus S 4G leaks
Samsung announced the mid-level dual-core Samsung Galaxy S Advance
A slighted upgraded Galaxy Nexus coming soon? To Sprint maybe?
Enjoy your weekend! |
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Samsung will not be unveiling the Samsung Galaxy S III at Mobile World Congress |
| Posted by Shawn Scoot - Feb 1, 2012 - 11:39am |
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We've been hearing rumors about this but we can now confirm that Samsung will not be bring a Galaxy S III to this years Mobile World Congress.
This is a smart move on Samsung's side, why announce a product then release it 4/5 months later, announce it and release it within a few weeks, but some are saying it's a tactic to directly compete with the next generation iPhone, that's rumored to be announced in July.. Just because Samsung is not bring the SGSIII doesn't mean there wont be any big surprises, don't forget HTC, Motorola, LG, Sony, etc..
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A slighted upgraded Galaxy Nexus coming soon? To Sprint maybe? |
| Posted by Shawn Scoot - Jan 30, 2012 - 6:05pm |
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According to the NenaMark benchmark screen shot above, Google and Samsung may be bring a new, higher-spec Galaxy Nexus, they wouldn't do that to us would they?
The Galaxy Nexus is already an impressive device, packing a TI OMAP4460 CPU with a SGX540 GPU. The one new Nexus benchmarked is packing a TI OMAP4470 CPU and a SGX544 GPU, and it looks to be running circles around the one in the current Nexus, at least on paper.
Maybe someone tweaked the results a little, or maybe this is the Sprint Galaxy Nexus this coming soon, and we don't have anything specs wise on the Sprint version other than it will feature Google Wallet. For the most part, we all assumed ... |
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Android Approved’s weekly overview - 01/27/2012 |
| Posted by Android Approved - Jan 27, 2012 - 8:57pm |
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Koush giving us a quick preview of a touch-enabled Clockwork Recovery
ZTE Optik coming to Sprint February 5th for $99 on contract
The Logitech Revue is the latest member of the Android Hall of Fame
HTC Evo 4G and HTC Evo View 4G are both now end-of-life status
Ice Cream Sandwich leaked for the Motorola Droid RAZR
HTC Primo will bring Ice Cream Sandwich, dual-core and Beats Audio at a low cost
LG CX2 “Optimus 3D 2” coming to Mobile World Congress
Enjoy your weekend! |
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Koush giving us a quick preview of a touch-enabled Clockwork Recovery |
 Posted by Felix Akinyemi - Jan 27, 2012 - 7:36pm |
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Koush is giving us an early preview on the official touch-based recovery, meaning no longer will we need to use the volume and power buttons. Koush posted a teaser video on his Google+ account and the feedback seems to be overwhelming positive in anticipation. And this is just the start, a revamped UI to accommodate the feature is also coming. |
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The Logitech Revue is the latest member of the Android Hall of Fame |
| Posted by Felix Akinyemi - Jan 26, 2012 - 11:13pm |
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If you were lucky enough to get a Logitech Revue before or after the price drop count your self as one of the lucky ones since Logitech has decided to end production of the Revue.
So lets take a moment of silent for the original Google TV set top box.
This doesn't mean it's the end of Google TV, in fact Google has big plans for Google TV and recently announced a number of new partners, so there's still more Google TV to come.
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HTC Evo 4G and HTC Evo View 4G are both now end-of-life status |
| Posted by Felix Akinyemi - Jan 26, 2012 - 6:38pm |
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One of the most impactful Android device can now take it's rightful place in history as a true landmark Android phone, the HTC Evo 4G. An internal memo was sent to Sprint employees that the HTC Evo 4G and the HTC Evo View 4G is now at end-of-life status. While the Evo View wasn't a big success that they thought it would be, it brought something different to the market. |
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Android Approved’s weekly overview - 01/20/2012 |
| Posted by Android Approved - Jan 20, 2012 - 9:38pm |
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Render of the Tegra 3 powered LG X3 leaks
PSA: Megaupload shutdown by the Feds!
Sprint updating the HTC Evo 4G, HTC Evo Design 4G and the Samsung Epic 4G
LG announced the Optimus Pad LTE
CyanogenMod 9 music player available for download
First look at an actual white Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Motorola XOOM finally getting it’s Ice Cream Sandwich update
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PSA: Megaupload shutdown by the Feds! |
| Posted by Felix Akinyemi - Jan 19, 2012 - 6:35pm |
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The Feds has shutdown one of the most popular file sharing website, and one of the most used to host third party ROMs. Megaupload was charged with "racketeering conspiracy, conspiring to commit copyright infringement, conspiring to commit money laundering and two substantive counts of criminal copyright infringement." which is "among the largest criminal copyright cases ever brought by the United States," according to the Department of Justice.
Megaupload reportedly made over $175 million in illegal profits and causing over $500 million in damages to copyright holders. Yeah ill be mad too.
If you want the full statement from the Department ... |
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Sprint updating the HTC Evo 4G, HTC Evo Design 4G and the Samsung Epic 4G |
| Posted by Felix Akinyemi - Jan 19, 2012 - 6:18pm |
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Sprint is in the mist of rolling updates to some of it's Android devices, including the HTC Evo 4G, HTC Evo Design and the Samsung Epic 4G. While the updates are minor it does bring some performance improvements and removed Carrier IQ. The OTA is starting today and will continue for the next 10 days till it has reached all handsets.
Here's what the update contain:
HTC Evo 4G
Update to version 2.12.651.5
Security Update
Updated Peep client (to align with Twitter)
Updated Sprint Zone client
Battery life improvements
3LM Enterprise Tool Access (no user interface changes)
Samsung Epic 4G
Update ... |
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