Thursday, June 30, 2011

Nielsen: Apple's iPhone growing, Android flat as smartphone sales surge - Apple Insider

DailyTechNielsen: Apple's iPhone growing, Android flat as smartphone sales surgeApple InsiderBy Slash Lane Smartphone sales in the US have become a majority of new mobile phone sales, and Apple's iPhone is leading that growth while Android has plateaued, according to the latest data from Nielsen. A May survey of mobile customers in the US, ...Nielsen: iPhone sales up, Android flatMacworldAndroid is unstoppableBetaNewsSmartphones Outsell Feature Phones For First TimeInformationWeekPC Maga

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Samsung's Mobile Strategy: Diversify - Gotta Be Mobile

CNETSamsung's Mobile Strategy: DiversifyGotta Be MobileIf Samsung does in fact choose to license webOS, the Korean manufacturer will effectively have four working mobile operating systems under its belt: Android, Windows Phone 7, its home-grown Bada OS, and also webOS. The Korean giant was also a licensee ...HP in talks to license WebOS to others as an iOS, Android alternativeVentureBeatHow HP's WebOS Will Never Be Like AndroidFast CompanyShould Samsung customize webOS?PhoneDog (blog)Wal

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CES 2011: Quick Look At Toshiba's Unnamed Tegra 2 Android Tablet

Here's Toshiba's upcoming 10.1" Android tablet (currently running Froyo, but promised with Honeycomb at launch). Hope it's better than the Folio! Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com Subscribe to the RSS feed at www.androidpolice.com Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com www.androidpolice.com

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Microsoft Signs Two Patent Deals for Android Devices - PCWorld

ZDNet UKMicrosoft Signs Two Patent Deals for Android DevicesPCWorldMicrosoft signed two deals this week with companies that agreed to pay royalties for technology used in Android devices, following a similar deal the software giant made with HTC last year. The agreements could be indications ...Yet another Android vendor pays Microsoft patent royaltiesZDNet (blog)Another Android manufacturer caves to Microsoft patent pressureInfoWorldMicrosoft Scares Two More Android Makers Into Paying Up Over P

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Symantec claims IOS and Android are more secure than PCs - Inquirer

CNETSymantec claims IOS and Android are more secure than PCsInquirerSymantec, in a report called "A Window into Mobile Device Security: Examining the security approaches employed in Apple's iOS and Google's Android" (PDF), has analysed the mobile operating system software and found the latter to be lacking, ...Symantec Compares Apple iOS, Google Android Security FeatureseWeekAndroid activations now total 500000 a day: GoogleChristian Science MonitorApple iOS beats Google Androi

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Huawei S7 Android tablet at Qualcomm IQ 2010

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Half a million Android smartphones activated daily, Google says - Computerworld

New York Times (blog)Half a million Android smartphones activated daily, Google saysComputerworldComputerworld - More than half a million Android phones are activated every day, according to Google's Andy Rubin, head of the Android platform. Rubin tweeted about the activations today. The tweet shows how much of a numbers game ...500000 Android Devices Activated Every DayPCWorldGoogle activates 500000 Android devices dailyBetaNewsGoogle Android Gets 500K Daily ActivationseWeekMobiledia -

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T-Mobile's MyTouch 4G Slide is a point-and-shoot replacement with QWERTY keyboard - ZDNet (blog)

CNETT-Mobile's MyTouch 4G Slide is a point-and-shoot replacement with QWERTY keyboardZDNet (blog)T-Mobile's newest 4G smartphone is a camera and camcorder replacement with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard running Android Gingerbread, that happens to also make phone calls. Ricardo Bilton writes for ZDNet's The ...New T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide ready for close-upCNETT-Mobile and HTC Team up on High-end Android Phone for ShutterbugsAll Things DigitalT-Mobile Announces myTouch 4G Slide, Androi

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Singapore army gets new weapon: iPad

Singapore army gets new weapon: iPad
Singapore decides to equip its new recruits not merely with things that kill people, but with iPads. This will enable them, for example, to have group chats with their commanders. Yes, group chats.

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Monday, June 27, 2011

Facebook for Android version 1.6 is out - ZDNet (blog)

EuroDroidFacebook for Android version 1.6 is outZDNet (blog)By Emil Protalinski | June 27, 2011, 12:22pm PDT Facebook for Android version 1.6 adds support for Facebook Pages, improves the News Feed, and adds the ability to upload videos. Emil Protalinski has covered the tech industry for five years for multiple ...Facebook For Android Updated To Version 1.6Techtree.comFacebook Updates Its Android AppITProPortalFacebook for Android Gets Video Upload3G.co.ukRecombu -Albany Times Union -I

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You guys, I am SO EXCITED! My husband and I have just booked out tickets to go to Hawaii this summer! I never even dreamed we’d get to go all the way out there and because we had saved up all those airline miles from flying back and forth to see our kids we’ve finally got enough. We’re going to stay for two weeks because I found a great deal on a vacation rental and I’ve already been planning what we’re going to do and where we’re going to eat! I

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A user's guide to Google's Android operating system - San Jose Mercury News

A user's guide to Google's Android operating systemSan Jose Mercury NewsThough there are a variety of Android mobile phones, they share many useful features that are just a tap or scroll away. (Minh Uong/The New York Times) Mobile phones that run Google's (GOOG) Android operating system come in various ...and more »

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How Bad Could It Be? The $100 Arnova 7 Tablet

How Bad Could It Be? The $100 Arnova 7 Tablet
You know how the only non-iPod MP3 players that people buy are those $10 pieces of junk in dime stores, or by the checkout in cheap supermarkets? I have a feeling that the tablet market is going the same way.

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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Game Over: Five Reasons the iPhone 5 Will Dominate - PCWorld

MacgasmGame Over: Five Reasons the iPhone 5 Will DominatePCWorldIt has been surpassed in overall market share by the me-too, copycat Android OS, and Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 is a worthy challenger as well, but this fall Apple has an opportunity to set the bar for the industry once again, and leave the ...Kill: iPhone and iOS 5 fall release date eating at soul of worry-wartsBeatweek MagazineMark W. Smith: 4 apps to play with while you wait in lineDetroit Free PressElgan: The rise and rise

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Hackers find new target in Android - Albany Times Union

EuroDroidHackers find new target in AndroidAlbany Times UnionBut the uniquely open design of Google's smartphone operating system, which lets anyone easily distribute software for Android phones, is especially vulnerable. And the Android phone market is a large and tempting target for criminal hackers. ...Facebook for Android updated with video uploadsMobile BurnFacebook for Android v1.6 Adds Video Uploading and Page BrowsingInside FacebookAndroid Market Ratings on the Web Get More DetailsTe

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Cisco's Cius tablet to ship next month

Cisco's Cius tablet to ship next month
After delays, Cisco's Cius tablet will start shipping in volume next month, and the device will be one of the first available running Intel's latest Atom chip code-named Moorestown.

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

HTC Evo 4G First Android Tablet to Support Netflix. Why? - PC Magazine

USA TodayHTC Evo 4G First Android Tablet to Support Netflix. Why?PC MagazineAnd it's packing a lot of firsts for its debut on Sprint yesterday: The tablet is Sprint's first Android tablet to hit the market, period. It's also the first tablet that's set up to work with the company's 4G WiMax network—around 5 Mbps downloads and ...First 4G Android Tablet With Netflix Launches on Outdated OSWired NewsDueling EVOs released by Sprint, but tablet sports outdated Android versionEx

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First 4G Android Tablet With Netflix Launches on Outdated OS - Wired News

Korea TimesFirst 4G Android Tablet With Netflix Launches on Outdated OSWired NewsThe carrier launched its first Android tablet on Friday compatible with the new 4G “Wi-Max” network. The device is also the first Android tablet out there capable of running Netflix. Unfortunately, despite being first in line for 4G and Netflix, ...Sprint Wisens Up, Plans To Allow Bloatware Removal On Future Android DevicesAndroid PoliceReview: First 3D Android smartphoneABC15.com (KNXV-TV) (blog)Poll: Did you b

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New Acer Android Tablets and Handhelds for 2011

www.netbooknews.com - First pictures of the new Acer Android tablets and handhelds for 2011 which were shown during the acer presseevent in New York. Acer 10.1-inch Android tablet, April 2011 launch time. 1GHz processor with Flash 10.1. "Google Android Tablet OS" and Acer UI 4.5, 4MP rear-facing camera.HDMI output (720p), 1280 x 800 resolution. Acer 7-inch tablet." Same resolution, 1280 x 800. Also launching. April 2011. 1.2GHz Qualcomm dual core with Flash 10.1 s

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Friday, June 24, 2011

Sprint Wisens Up, Plans To Allow Bloatware Removal On Future Android Devices - Android Police

Korea TimesSprint Wisens Up, Plans To Allow Bloatware Removal On Future Android DevicesAndroid PoliceOkay, here's the deal: in an unprecedented display of customer love, Sprint is going to allow bloatware to be uninstalled from all future Android devices. It's pretty obvious that Sprint actually listens to its customers – something that AT&T and ...First 4G Android Tablet With Netflix Launches on Outdated OSWired NewsReview: First 3D Android smartphoneABC15.com (KNXV-TV) (blog)Test

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Nokia's Android flirtations revealed - Engadget

Reuters CanadaNokia's Android flirtations revealedEngadgetThere's no way to verify that the Android homescreen we see above is a legitimate Gingerbread installation and not a mere screenshot (the resolution looks all wrong, for one thing), but the source of this image is the same Chinese fellow that posted a ...Nokia's Android prototype spotted: Another N9-alike running another OSRecombuNokia N9 Android app support promised with Alien DalvikSlashGearNokia N9 packs Meego 1.2, superfas

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Shaky Screen Solution - How to Reset aPad A8 Android 2.2 Tablet PC,MID,Flash10.1, Wifi

Now the engineer of A8 figure out the solution of its "shaky" screen problem. Please follow the video instruction to reset aPad A8 to solve the problem. --Ankaka.com [ www.ankaka.com ] aPad A8: Android2.2 Tablet PC,MID,Flash10.1, Wifi ,8" Touch Screen , 1 GHz ARM CPU , 512MB DDR2 RAM, 1080P Description: The aPad A8 will be the one you are looking for. It is the FASTEST Google Android Tablet available on the market (2010-12-1), running on Google Android 2.2 Froyo (

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Android Smartphones 4x More Likely To Break Than BlackBerrys - InformationWeek

OnlyGizmosAndroid Smartphones 4x More Likely To Break Than BlackBerrysInformationWeekDevices that run Google's Android platform have the highest number of technical support calls for hardware problems. RIM's devices have the lowest. By Eric Zeman InformationWeek A study coming from the UK tallied more than 600000 technical support ...Study: Android Phones More Prone to Hardware ProblemsPC MagazineAndroid Phones Most Likely To Have Hardware Problems [Year Long Study Shows ...TFTS (blog)An

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Apple's iPhone is top-seller at 58% of AT&T, Verizon stores - Apple Insider

USA TodayApple's iPhone is top-seller at 58% of AT&T, Verizon storesApple InsiderAccording to BTIG Research (via AllThingsD), the iPhone is also tied for first with an Android device at an additional 20 percent of Verizon and AT&T locations. To conduct the survey, BTIG called 250 stores around the US over the past three weeks. ...The Verizon iPhone Halted Android's Surge. The iPhone 5 Could Reverse It.Washington PostAccelerate Android With Tips and TricksNew York TimesiPhone 5 pu

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Huawei MediaPad Will Wield Android 3.2 'Honeycomb'

Huawei MediaPad Will Wield Android 3.2 'Honeycomb'
Huwaei is the latest vendor to produce a tablet computer, announcing plans to launch a 7-inch MediaPad based on Google's as-yet-unreleased Android 3.2 "Honeycomb" operating system.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

LG's Plan To Win The 3D Smartphone Battle - Forbes (blog)

CNETLG's Plan To Win The 3D Smartphone BattleForbes (blog)Both phones run on Google's Android operating system. Being second is rarely an advantage, particularly in the frenetic smartphone market. But LG is optimistic that its handset will thrive through a combination of content partnerships, user-friendly ...LG Thrill 4G: AT&T announces summer release for 3D Android phoneWashington Post (blog)LG: 3D AT&T Phone Due SummerTwiceThrill 4G to ATT this summerPhoneDogall 26 news articl

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Boot up: Android v iPhone, iPad v the rest, Jester v Lulzsec and more - The Guardian (blog)

Telegraph.co.ukBoot up: Android v iPhone, iPad v the rest, Jester v Lulzsec and moreThe Guardian (blog)Photograph: AP/Kin Cheung "Using IDC data, Wolf shows Apple's (AAPL) share of the US smartphone market gaining 12.3 percentage points to 29.5% in the March quarter while Android's share in the US fell from 52.4% to 49.5% — its first sequential loss ...Boot up: Android v iPhone, iPad v the rest, Jester v Lulzsec and moreTMC NetGoogle's Android phones lose market share in USTel

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Smart sees 10-percent rise in Androids running on its network

Smart sees 10-percent rise in Androids running on its network
The number of Android devices running on Smart Communication's network from end February to end May this year has risen by 10 percent, the company reported on Wednesday.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

RIM PlayBook, Samsung Galaxy Tab Get OS Upgrades - InformationWeek

DevelopRIM PlayBook, Samsung Galaxy Tab Get OS UpgradesInformationWeekAndroid 3.1 brings improved USB compatibility and boost Wi-Fi performance. By Eric Zeman InformationWeek Research In Motion released version 1.0.6 of the BlackBerry Tablet OS on Tuesday. While this system update doesn't necessarily add any exciting and ...Some Mobile Programmers Skeptical About Adobe's Flash UtopiaWired NewsAdobe releases Flash app builder for iOS and PlayBookiTWireAdobe Enables Developers to Build Mob

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Monday, June 20, 2011

Huawei announces first Android 3.2 tablet, will debut in the fall - VentureBeat

CNETHuawei announces first Android 3.2 tablet, will debut in the fallVentureBeatChinese manufacturer Huawei on Monday announced its new 7-inch Android tablet, the MediaPad, which has a dual-core processor and dual-cameras. The device will see a North American release some time this fall. The most interesting aspect of the device ...Android Honeycomb 3.2 coming this summer, will support 7-inch screens ...This Is My NextAndroid 3.2: It's Honeycomb The Way It Should Have Been Since Day One –

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Adobe Software Updates To Help Devs Build iOS, PlayBook And Android Apps - TechCrunch

Centre Daily TimesAdobe Software Updates To Help Devs Build iOS, PlayBook And Android AppsTechCrunchAdobe is today pushing updates to its application development software product Flash Builder and the open source Flex framework to enable developers to build apps for iPhone, iPad and BlackBerry PlayBook, following support for the Android platform last ...Adobe Enables Developers to Build Mobile Apps for Android Devices, BlackBerry ...MarketWatch (press release)Adobe releases Customer Experience E

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HTC Flyer Android Tablet hands-on at WMC 2011

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Android, iPhone Data Use Is Exploding - WebProNews

TFTS (blog)Android, iPhone Data Use Is ExplodingWebProNewsOverwhelmingly iPhone and Android powered devices. The average Android owner users 582 MB per month and the average iPhone owner uses 492MB. Both increased year-over-year from around 312 MB. Windows Phone 7 data usage shot up last quarter while ...Smartphone Data Use SkyrocketsPC MagazineiPhone, Android Mobile User Data Blasts Off, Windows Phone 7 Catching UpFast CompanyNielsen: Android Data Usage Only Averages 0.6GB A Month – Do Tiered

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Android 4.0-Powered 'Beast' Google Nexus 4G, the iPhone Killer! - International Business Times

International Business TimesAndroid 4.0-Powered 'Beast' Google Nexus 4G, the iPhone Killer!International Business TimesWell Android Fans, here is something new to cheer about. Google's next Nexus phone - Google Nexus 4G -- is possibly touted as an iPhone Killer. Till now, Apple's iPhone has been unrivaled in the ...Google Nexus 4G Has Android 4.0 and MoreVideo Gaming ProsWill The Real Nexus 3 Please Stand Up?Gotta Be MobileLatest Rumors: Google's Nexus 4G With Android 4.0Sure

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7" Android Tablet - iPad alternative: Part 2

Buy it at tabletstoreuk.com Android Dual-core Rockchip 2808 with 600MHz ARM9 core plus a 533MHz DSPfor real-time decoding of 720p video at up to 2.5Mbit/s. 128MB RAM, 1GB internal flash Expandable by MicroSD up to 16GB USB port for connection to PC Also USB host for keyboard/mouse/pen-drive/3G module WiFi Hardware buttons for back, home, and screen on/off Software buttons for home, back and menu. 3.5mm headphone jack 3000mah battery

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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Android This Week: Samsung's Galaxy; HTC Evo 3D joins Optimus 3D; better keyboard - GigaOm

Al-BawabaAndroid This Week: Samsung's Galaxy; HTC Evo 3D joins Optimus 3D; better keyboardGigaOm18, 2011, 6:00am PT 2 Comments Thanks to its Android strategy, Samsung is quickly rising through the ranks and is soon expected to be the top smartphone seller in the world. The company will surpass Nokia to claim the no. ...History Shows That Google's Android Tablets Can't Be Dismissed Just YetpaidContent.orgGalaxy Tab 10.1 Review: The best Android has to offerWashington Post (blog)Samsun

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India’s $35 Sakshat Tablet Finally Arrives, Offered for $49

India’s $35 Sakshat Tablet Finally Arrives, Offered for $49
India’s $35 Sakshat tablet is finally getting ready to ship at a slightly higher price of $49. The oft-delayed Android table is set to ship 10,000 seven-inch units to IIT-Rajasthan by the end of June, while an additional 90,000 units may ship soon after with the goverment covering half the cost, dropping them to just [...] India’s $35 Sakshat Tablet Finally Arrives, Offered for $49 is a post ...

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Friday, June 17, 2011

Galaxy Tab 10.1 Review: The best Android has to offer - Washington Post (blog)

PhoneDog (blog)Galaxy Tab 10.1 Review: The best Android has to offerWashington Post (blog)The Samsung Galaxy Tab tops the list of Android tablets, but still falls short of the iPad 2. (Courtesy of Samsung) The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is available in stores across the country today, and it seems the company has offered ...An Upgraded 7-inch 'Galaxy Tab' Android Tablet? Let's Hope SoTIMESamsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: No Match for the iPadFox NewsSamsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 review: Best Android t

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Panasonic Toughbook Android Tablet Coming to Rival RIM PlayBook - eWeek

Tablets PlanetPanasonic Toughbook Android Tablet Coming to Rival RIM PlayBookeWeekPanasonic is launching an Android-based Toughbook tablet later this year, a 10.1-inch slate targeted more toward RIM's enterprise users and not Apple's iPad consumer base. Research in Motion's (TSE:RIM) Blackberry PlayBook is going to get some ...Panasonic Reveals Ruggedized Android TabletPCWorldPanasonic preparing Toughbook tablet, Lenovo aims at the enterpriseTechSpotPanasonic Toughbook to Address Mar

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Barnes & Noble Nook Color - ROOTED 7" Android Tablet Running CyanogenMod 7 (2.3.3 Gingerbread)

This is a B&N Nook Color 7" tablet ROOTED with Cyanogenmod7 (android 2.3.3 gingerbread)

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Panasonic says Toughbook Android tablet coming this year - Digitaltrends.com

Digitaltrends.comPanasonic says Toughbook Android tablet coming this yearDigitaltrends.comPanasonic plans to offer an "enterprise-grade" Android tablet later this year as part of its Toughbook line of rugged devices. Panasonic's Toughbook line is known for putting ruggedized notebook computers in the hands of field workers, first responders ...The Panasonic Toughbook Android Tablet Can Handle Job Sites, War Zones, And ...CrunchGearPanasonic's Android Toughbook Adds Diversity to

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Android Catching Up to iOS in App Revenue: Millennial - eWeek

BetaNewsAndroid Catching Up to iOS in App Revenue: MillennialeWeekMillennial Media said Google's Android operating system is catching up to Apple iOS in application revenue. Android also retained its 53 percent ad impression share for May. Google's Android platform has nearly caught up to Apple's iOS in application ...Windows Phone 7 Ad Impressions Up 92%; iOS And Android Neck In Neck For App ...TechCrunchAndroid stays atop mobile ad heapCNET (blog)Millennial: Android Maintains Lead;

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Toshiba Thrive tablet goes on preorder

Toshiba Thrive tablet goes on preorder
The device boasts a 10.1-inch screen and runs Android 3.1. It has one USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port, and an SD card slot.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Sprint Pushes Android Security App - InformationWeek

MSN Philippines NewsSprint Pushes Android Security AppInformationWeekSprint is providing basic security protection for its Android smartphone users by offering Lookout Mobile Security for free. By Eric Zeman InformationWeek Recent discoveries of malware in the Android Market should have businesses concerned. ...Lookout Adds 'Safe Browsing' Feature for Android DevicesPC MagazineLookout`s Safe Browsing Tool Scans Android Devices for Malicious WebsiteseWeekAndroid Users Get Data Protection

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Unauthorized appstores up Android risk - ZDNet Asia

Mobot.net (blog)Unauthorized appstores up Android riskZDNet AsiaAlternative app markets in China, where Android Market is unavailable, pose greater danger to Google's mobile operating system than "white box" handsets, warns IT security player. ...Microsoft+HTML: The antidote to iOS and AndroidRegisterANDROID USERS: Don't update to new MMATorch until reading thisMMATorchDo Androids dream of electric Apples?Mail & Guardian OnlineZDNet (blog) -Android Apps Appolicious -T

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American Airlines adds Android in the sky

American Airlines adds Android in the sky
First-class passengers on American Airlines will be able to use the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as an entertainment device on select flights.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Cellcrypt Releases Voice Encryption App for Android - PCWorld

AppscoutCellcrypt Releases Voice Encryption App for AndroidPCWorldThe company Cellcrypt released an application on Tuesday for mobile phones running Android that encrypts voice calls, addressing increasing concern that voice traffic over cellular networks could be intercepted with ...Cellcrypt Launches Encrypted Voice Calling for Android SmartphonesRealWire (press release)all 22 news articles »

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Android Tablets Come to First Class Fliers - Wired News

The InquisitrAndroid Tablets Come to First Class FliersWired NewsSamsung's 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab tablet runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb and has a 1280 x 800 resolution display. Photo: Charlie Sorrel Attention all frequent flyers: Got the cash for first class? Those of you who do will soon get much ...American Airlines adds Android in the skyCNET (blog)Is Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 really the best Android tablet?ITworld.comSamsung Targeting Schools & Airlines With Galaxy Tab [Samsung Focusin

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Social Remote Control using Twitter data on an Android tablet : DigInfo

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Windows Phone Lags iOS, Android Among WWDC Developers: Report - eWeek

BetaNewsWindows Phone Lags iOS, Android Among WWDC Developers: ReporteWeekMicrosoft's Windows Phone lags behind iOS and Android as a development platform among developers at WWDC, according to a new analyst report. Windows Phone lags behind its competitors as an app-development platform, according to data from a survey taken ...IDC: Windows Phones to Overtake iPhone iOS by 2015PCWorldMicrosoft Tries To Help Port Android AppsInformationWeekWindows Phone 7 dials up successBoston HeraldIntoMobi

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Google has big ambitions for Android - San Jose Mercury News

Google has big ambitions for AndroidSan Jose Mercury NewsThe device which is the heart what Google's Director of Android@Home Joe Britt, calls "the Androidization of everything," at Google on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Google believes its Android smartphones can be so much more than a phone. ...Google on a Roll with Android Topping Smartphone ChartsTechnorati (blog)all 6 news articles »

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Drois Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch Android Tablet Review

android-sale.com - Drois Galaxy Tab is pre-loaded the Android 2.2 OS, with a 10.1 inch touchscreen to bring you the portable experience like SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab 10.1.

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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Apple iPhone 4S Coming to Sprint: Rumors - eWeek

PhoneDogApple iPhone 4S Coming to Sprint: RumorseWeekSprint has previously focused on high-end Android smartphones. In addition to pushing out yet another generation of high-end Android smartphones, Sprint is apparently testing a version of Apple's iPhone for its network. At least, that's the rumor ...HTC set to challenge Apple as top smartphone vendor in the USDigitimesSalvo: iPhone 5 awaits release date to reveal Android counter-responseBeatweek MagazineHTC leveraging window before nex

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Virgin Mobile lets Android run Blur-free on the Motorola Triumph - Engadget

TG DailyVirgin Mobile lets Android run Blur-free on the Motorola TriumphEngadgetVirgin Mobile has decided to give its prepaid customers the "true Android experience" from now on, which means you'll find no proprietary shell whatsoever sitting atop its new Motorola Triumph handset. Aside from a few bits of Virgin bloatware, ...Virgin Mobile: No Android Skins For UsPC MagazineFirst Look: Motorola's Photon 4G calls and computesComputerworldSprint steps up prepaid game: Android fue

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HP TouchPad tablet coming July 1 for $499

HP TouchPad tablet coming July 1 for $499
HP's iPad rival now has a launch date: The HP TouchPad tablet will go on sale July 1 starting at $499, the same price as the iPad.

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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Verizon 4G Android Faceoff: HTC ThunderBolt Vs. Samsung Droid Charge - Search Engine Land

Gotta Be MobileVerizon 4G Android Faceoff: HTC ThunderBolt Vs. Samsung Droid ChargeSearch Engine LandWhen I last looked at Android phones in January, Verizon didn't have a 4G phone. That's since changed. Indeed, Verizon has three now. In this review, how I found two of them — the HTC ThunderBolt released in March and the Samsung Droid Charge released ...HTC Thunderbolt MR2 ROM Update AvailablePhones Reviewall 10 news articles »

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Dell Bringing 10" Android Tablet (Streak 10 Pro) To China First - Hot Hardware

CNETDell Bringing 10" Android Tablet (Streak 10 Pro) To China FirstHot HardwareDell's Streak 10 Pro has seemingly got lost in the mix; with so many other Android 3.0 tablets stealing the limelight, it's being an elbowing match to get coverage these days. Now, Dell's ready to introduce their own 10" Honeycomb tablet, ...Dell to launch 10-inch Android tablet in ChinaReutersExclusive: Dell spurns US in launch of Android tablet in ChinaCNETDell's 10-Inch Android Tablet Head

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Acer "Iconia" dual screen laptop and 10.1" Android tablet "Picasso" first look

The Acer "Iconia" dual-screen laptop and the 10.1" Android tablet "Picasso" on the launch-event in new york.

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Friday, June 10, 2011

Bing Releases Slew of New Mobile Features for iOS, Snubs Android - Search Engine Watch

Mobiletor.comBing Releases Slew of New Mobile Features for iOS, Snubs AndroidSearch Engine WatchBing has announced a lineup of new features for their mobile version that give Apple's iOS mobile operating system a leg up while ignoring Google's Android OS. A "split view" in Bing Maps that lets you view the map ...App compatibility function quietly arrives in Android MarketCNET (blog)Android, iPhone Winning Over a New Customer: Your IT GuyPC MagazineHas the Time Come for an Andro

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Microsoft releases Android developer poaching package for Windows Phone 7 - Engadget

Fox NewsMicrosoft releases Android developer poaching package for Windows Phone 7EngadgetNow he's extended the mapping tool to work with Android APIs too, and backed it up with a 90-page white paper and a promise to get more involved in developer forums. Will the App Guy's efforts unleash a flood of new apps for Windows Phone? ...Microsoft aids developers in porting Android apps to Windows PhonesZDNet (blog)How to port Android apps to Windows Phone 7LiveSideMicrosoft Releases Android to

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Toshiba AT100 Tablet lands down under

Toshiba AT100 Tablet lands down under
Electronic and electrical product vendor, Toshiba Australia, recently confirmed the details of its new tablet, the AT100, set to launch locally at the end of June.

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Motorola Photon 4G, Triumph Boost Sprint`s Android Portfolio - eWeek

PhoneDogMotorola Photon 4G, Triumph Boost Sprint`s Android PortfolioeWeekSprint CEO Dan Hesse and Motorola Mobility CEO Sanjay Jha took to a stage in New York City to introduce two new Android phones: The Motorola Photon 4G, a touch-screen device with a dual-core processor and Android ...Photon smartphone heads list of 10 Motorola devices coming to SprintComputerworldSprint moving to the big leagues with MotorolaCNET (blog)Motorola to Supply Sprint With Two PhonesWall Street JournalTheStreet.com

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OnLive Player App for iPad and Android brings tablet/TV integration, ala Wii U - Joystiq

MCVOnLive Player App for iPad and Android brings tablet/TV integration, ala Wii UJoystiqCloud gaming poster child OnLive took the opportunity at E3 to show off its tablet-bound OnLive Player application, coming to both iPad and Android devices "later this year," while providing "far higher ...Hands On With OnLive's Android/iPad ClientTom's Hardware GuideOnLive Player App could turn your Android tablet and iPad into a budget ...ZDNet (blog)OnLive's Game Streaming Coming To

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Samsung Cortex A8 S5pv210 Android 2.2 Tablet (Herotab C8/Dropad A8) Flash 10.1

This capacitive touch screen tablet uses the Samsung Cortex A8 S5pv210 processor, which ahad 3D graphics accelerator built in. This is a very nice Android 2.2 tablet, but it is generic, so where the hardware and os shine, the finishing is somewhat blemished, these units can come with some nicks and cosmetic blemishes, but they do not affect the overall functionality of the device. Get this and other media players at www.mp4nation.net Discuss this on our forums htt

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

How to Get an iCloud Experience on Android - Gotta Be Mobile

TG DailyHow to Get an iCloud Experience on AndroidGotta Be MobileApple has done a good job of pulling these services together, but if you want to replicate iCloud on Android you can do it with the help of a few apps. Google has been out in the lead on this one for a while with free online backup and access to your ...Most developers are coding for Google's Android instead of Apple's IOSInquirerSmartphone OS Preview: iOS 5 vs. Android 2.3 Gingerbread vs. Windows Phone 7 ...PC MagazinePhon

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Google Asks Court To Disquality Damages Estimate From Oracle - Wall Street Journal

Business InsiderGoogle Asks Court To Disquality Damages Estimate From OracleWall Street Journal(ORCL) expert, in connection with intellectual-property litigation between the firms involving Google's Android software. In a letter to Judge William Alsup filed Monday, Google attorneys took issue with unspecified damages estimated by Iain Cockburn, ...Oracle Wants To Put Android Out Of Business (ORCL, GOOG)San Francisco ChronicleMajor damages sought in Oracle-Google patent disputeComputerworldOr

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New HTC EVO Smartphone, Tablet Launching June 24

New HTC EVO Smartphone, Tablet Launching June 24
HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G to launch June 24

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Five Ways Apple Rips-Off Android with iOS 5 - PCWorld

CTV.caFive Ways Apple Rips-Off Android with iOS 5PCWorldYou might even call these new features magical or revolutionary, unless you're an Android user, then you'd call them "stuff I've been using for years." The latest additions to Apple's mobile OS are probably a welcome relief for iPhone and iPad fans, ...5 Ways iOS kicks Android in the TeethExtremeTechApple's new iOS 5 borrows some of the best Android featuresConsumerReports.orgWWDC wow is a lot of Android Yawn,

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iOS 5: Top Five Features That May Worry Android - International Business Times

DailyTechiOS 5: Top Five Features That May Worry AndroidInternational Business TimesiOS 5, which is expected to release this fall, has 200 new features and is set to take a dig at rival Android, which has become a threat to Apple with its openness and innovative features. In addition, iOS 5's integration with iCloud makes it more ...5 things Apple borrowed from Android for iOS 5BetaNewsNew iOS 5 features compared to Android, BlackBerry, Windows PhoneCNET (blog)@ WWDC 2011: Why Competition Ma

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Monday, June 6, 2011

Android grows in top US smartphone spot, with iPhone second - Computerworld

Globe and MailAndroid grows in top US smartphone spot, with iPhone secondComputerworldComputerworld - Google's Android continued as the top smartphone operating system in the US in ComScore's latest ranking, while Apple's iPhone displaced the BlackBerry for second place. Android and iPhone devices both gained in ...Android, iOS, Samsung Top ComScore NumbersWireless WeekAndroid tops the US mobile phone marketInquirerSmartphone Market: iPhone Now Beating BlackBerryInternational Busines

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Jobs to Unveil Apple's ICloud Storage Service to Deflect Google's Android - Bloomberg

The GuardianJobs to Unveil Apple's ICloud Storage Service to Deflect Google's AndroidBloombergApple is using iCloud to retain its dominance in the smartphone and tablet markets amid fresh competition from devices powered by Google Inc. (GOOG)'s Android software. The new service may improve how users can access content across different Apple ...WWDC Kicks Off on Monday: Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5 and iCloudMac RumorsTweet ThisOpen for BusinessApple could make waves in online music storage t

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Eken M001 7" Android Tablet FUNCTIONALITY - Like Small Apple iPad Tablet PC Slate

Remachines just got their Eken M001 7" Droid Tablet, and this is the functionality video, showing you what apps are preinstalled and how the device really responds. It's quite a nice small device that will be perfect for light web surfing and apps. Check out our other video where we unbox the device. www.remachines.com 608.205.8668

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Sunday, June 5, 2011

WWDC, iPhone 5 in limelight: What new Android smartphones are lined up? - International Business Times

Geek WIth LaptopWWDC, iPhone 5 in limelight: What new Android smartphones are lined up?International Business TimesHowever, a silent onslaught on iOS and iPhone is brewing in the Android world. A slew of Android devices slated to hit market are 4G-enabled, NFC capable, with some having ultra-high resolution cameras. The endearing Android line-up has already caused ...Android This Week: HTC Sensation Here; Quad-Core Tablets; Small Slates SoonGigaOmHTC EVO Update: HTC EVO 4G Update to Android 2.3

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Stuck with Android? There's an app for that - Hilton Head Island Packet

Mobile Marketing NewsStuck with Android? There's an app for thatHilton Head Island PacketThis has left me stuck on the Android platform. Now, don't get me wrong, while I find iOS to be the superior platform, Android is a worthy competitor. Its biggest problem is fragmentation -- an Android phone from HTC looks different than an Android ...Will Apple iPhone 5 mimic Android's Samsung Galaxy S2 ?International Business TimesApple iPad, iPhone, Android 9mm Trailer VideoPhones ReviewiBoobs

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[CES2011-Nocut Video] ENSPERT unveiled full-metal Android tablet 'E301'

New Mobile Devices and ConvergenceOne Platform Let Consumers Enjoy Seamless Multimedia Sharing Across Devices Enspert(www.enspert.com), a leading media convergence solution and device provider, is introducing its 2011 IDENTITY product line featuring a series of affordable Android-based multimedia tablets at International CES. (Image : Enspert Android tablet 'E301') The IDENTITY tab is an innovative media and productivity device for education and entertainment, del

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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Performance Issues the Fault of the Open Android Store? - PadGadget

TG DailyPerformance Issues the Fault of the Open Android Store?PadGadgetBy Jillian | June 4, 2011 | Leave a comment With reports being released indicating that as many as 70% of the Android devices being returned can be attributed to applications negatively impacting their performance, the question appears obvious as to ...Motorola CEO: Open Android Store Leads to Quality IssuesPCWorldPoor education to blame for Android returns, not poor appsCNET (blog)Motorola Blames Phone Problems On Android A

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Apps behind Android problems, says Motorola - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukApps behind Android problems, says MotorolaTelegraph.co.ukSanjay Jha, the Cehief Executive of Motorla Mobility, has said that 70 per cent of returns of Android devices are down to problems with apps and software, rather than hardware. Speaking to the Bank of America ...Poor education to blame for Android returns, not poor appsCNET (blog)Motorola Blames Phone Problems On Android AppsInformationWeekMotorola CEO Chides Android App Performance, Calls Kettle Black?MocoNewsTG Daily 

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ZTE Light 2 Android Tablet soon with Pixel Qi screen

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Apple's iPhone passes RIM's BlackBerry in US smartphone usage - Apple Insider

Telegraph.co.ukApple's iPhone passes RIM's BlackBerry in US smartphone usageApple InsiderThe latest numbers from comScore rank both smartphone platforms, in which Apple's iOS is second only to Google's Android, and hardware usage, where Apple took fourth. Both of Apple's rankings for the first time narrowly bested than RIM, ...Sorry RIM, Smartphones Users Snap Up iPhones, Android DevicesPC MagazineApple, Android grab more market share in USCNET (blog)Mobile Lowdown 6-3-11: RI

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T-Mobile's Cheaper, Faster Android 2.3 'Gingerbread' Phone, the Samsung Exhibit 4G - PC Magazine

ComputerworldT-Mobile's Cheaper, Faster Android 2.3 'Gingerbread' Phone, the Samsung Exhibit 4GPC MagazineOn the heels of yesterday's heady HTC Sensation 4G announcement, T-Mobile announced Thursday that it is coming out with its second Android 2.3, aka Gingerbread, device this month, the Samsung T-Mobile's Cheaper, Faster Android 2.3 ...Two sub-$80 Android smartphones coming this JuneComputerworldT-Mobile Will Offer Low-Cost Samsung SmartphonesNewsFactor NetworkT-Mobile unve

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Android, Android, Everywhere

Android, Android, Everywhere
Google officially wants to be everywhere--or at least it wants Android to be everywhere.

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Google Clearing Up More Android Malware - PCWorld

Social BarrelGoogle Clearing Up More Android MalwarePCWorldGoogle has had to remove yet more malware-infected apps offered in its Android Market. As spotted by the Lookout Security Team, 50 applications were infected by a variation of the DroidDream malware that hit ...Google Pulls Malware-Infected Apps from Android MarketPC MagazineGoogle adds '+1' rating feature to Android MarketNetwork WorldDroidDream Light a malware nightmare, booted from Android MarketArs TechnicaMobile Burn -I

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Mobile OS Showdown: Android, BlackBerry, iOS, and Windows Phone 7 - PCWorld

The HinduMobile OS Showdown: Android, BlackBerry, iOS, and Windows Phone 7PCWorldFor this battle, we're comparing the four heavyweights: Android, BlackBerry, iOS, and Windows Phone 7. Symbian is on the fast track to extinction, and WebOS (found on Palm and some HP devices) is a minor player. Android: They say it takes a village to ...Android developers get invite to port apps to iOSComputerworld (blog)Love's Unveils Free App for iPhone, Android and Blackberry Mobile Devices and ...Busine

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ViewSonic Shows Tablet Using Intel's New Atom Chip

ViewSonic Shows Tablet Using Intel's New Atom Chip
ViewSonic unveiled a 10-inch tablet running both Android and Windows on Intel's newest Atom processor, Oak Trail, at the Computex trade show.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Google Removes Malware Apps From Android Market - InformationWeek

Business Daily AfricaGoogle Removes Malware Apps From Android MarketInformationWeekTwenty-six applications containing DroidDreamLight were deleted from the Android Market, and Google suspended six developer accounts for hosting apps with the malware. By Mathew J. Schwartz InformationWeek Google this week removed a swath of ...Google faces new round of Android malwareComputerworldAndroid malware: Beware pirated appsInfoWorldGoogle's Android platform sets stage for turf warsBusiness Daily Afri

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Android smartphones soar, Nokia, BlackBerry sink - Times of India

Telegraph.co.ukAndroid smartphones soar, Nokia, BlackBerry sinkTimes of IndiaNEW YORK/TORONTO: Google's Android devices have become most popular smart phones in the US, said a Nielsen survey, a day when Nokia shares tanked more than 15 per cent on weaker quarterly outlook. Nielsen said that its April survey of 65000 users ...Study: Android Users Consume the Most DataPC MagazineAndroid Users Now the Biggest Data Hogs [STATS]MashableAndroid Smartphones Consume More Data. Here's Why.GigaOmV

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PointOfView MOBII Android tablet

Point Of View MOBII Android tablet bswireless.hr

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