T-Mobile just announced the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note II. The new smartphone features T-Mobile's largest smartphone screen - a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED® screen - for an enhanced entertainment experience and improved productivity while using the device. The Galaxy Note II is T-Mobile's first device with a quad-core processor, featuring Samsung's 1.6GHz quad-core Exynos processor. In addition, the Galaxy Note II is T-Mobile's first smartphone shipping with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and the device's 3100mAh battery powers up to 15 hours of talk time1.

"The Samsung Galaxy Note II is the latest innovative device to join T-Mobile's portfolio. It takes the all-in-one device concept to the next level and we anticipate it will replace many standalone devices consumers have today," said Brad Duea, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA.

"When combined with our Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, the Galaxy Note II is a true powerhouse device with exclusive features, amazing 4G experiences and superior value that only T-Mobile can deliver."

Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and US Cellular will also launch the Samsung Galaxy Note II in the US pretty soon. They should all start selling it my mid-November the latest.

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After teasing a hooded character with a lightsaber in a GIF on Tumblr last week, Rovio Entertainment unmasked the mystery figure Monday in a promo video for Angry Birds Star Wars.

In Angry Birds Star Wars, a totally new edition with the game out Nov. 8 for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Mac, PC, Windows Phone and Windows 8, the birds and pigs alike will take on the personalities of characters from your Star Wars saga.

See video below and also check out https://angrybirds.com/starwars

ROUTE 66, a pioneer in mobile mapping and navigation solutions for handsets and tablets, today announced that its innovative ROUTE 66 Maps + Navigation app has been downloaded over a million times on Google Play. The number of downloads of the app puts it in the top 1% of all Google Play downloads by volume. The download rate continues to increase week on week.

Personally, I am a fan of this map app, I think if you haven't seen it in action, you should give it a try and let us know how it works out for you?  Feel free to post your reviews in the comments section.

FREE MAP VIEWER

+ Instant access to over 100 maps
+ Browse maps, search, calculate and simulate routes: it is all free!
+ The latest, up-to-date maps from top-rated map suppliers like TomTom, AutoNavi, Sensis
+ Free map updates
+ Works both with server based maps and maps stored on your phone
+ Download maps directly to your phone, no computer needed
+ Smart caching map data: never download a map segment twice.
+ High resolution 3D content in hundreds of cities around the world
+ Tap any point on the map and start route calculation straight away
+ Automatic switch between day and night colours, choose custom map colours
+ Access Wikipedia and local weather reports directly from the map
+ Powerful map 3D rendering with full hardware acceleration
+ Multi-touch map browsing: smooth and easy
+ Maps optimised for high resolution displays and tablets
+ Directly call a Point of interest or visit its website
+ Share your favourite locations with friends

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+ Navigation shortcuts: easy access to key functions during your trip
+ Adjust the navigation display to your own preferences
+ Lane Guidance
+ Adjustable speed warnings
+ Real Time Traffic information with dynamic route recalculation (in-app purchase)
+ Speed camera warnings with automatic database updates (in-app purchase)
+ Compass enhanced pedestrian navigator: map always pointing in the right direction
+ Fully interactive maps, even during navigation
+ Voice guidance available in 59 different languages and dialects
+ Voice guidance continues when app is in background
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Hey Android Developers, check this out, Samsung just released the source code for that newly released Samsung Galaxy Note 2. While the phone hasn't hit the streets in lots of regions around the world including the USA, those folks do not need to apply anyway since the code found at Samsung's Open Source Release Center is catered toward the GT-N7100 sort of the phone.

The code needs to be enough to get your clients started down the path toward custom ROMs for the 5.5-inch "phablet." Search these model number at the source link below to locate it.

The Galaxy Note II is based on Android 4.1.1 with the new TouchWiz interface. Thanks to this release developers could make easier new DEV roms for the Galaxy Note II.

You can download the soucre codes here: opensource.samsung.com GT-N7100 (Galaxy Note II)

Verizon has release a software for the Galaxy Tab 7.7, here are a few hints to make the process quick and easy:

 Download and installation should take 15-20 minutes. Keep in mind that during the installation you will be unable to use your Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7.

 Software update size: Approximately 283.1MB.

System Update while you are Roaming

1. If you are roaming you will not receive a system update notice. You will need to enable Wi-Fi and wait for the update

notice to appear or as mentioned above you can manually update by going to "Home" > "Application" > "Settings"

> "About device" > "System updates".

2. To enable Wi-Fi go to "Settings" > "Wireless & networks". Tap "Wi-Fi" to enable.
3. To connect to an available "Wi-Fi network" select "Wi-Fi settings" and select an available Wi-Fi network or

manually add a Wi-Fi network that has had security settings established.

If the system update fails to install, you will get an error screen. However, this only means the software did not install properly. The device will power back on with original software and will prompt you once again to install the system update.

Motorola Mobility's Webtop concept, which enabled its phones to act as the brains of a laptop or television entertainment hub, has quietly been killed off according to cnet.

Webtop was software that allowed a Motorola smartphone, like the Atrix 4G for AT&T, to be docked in to a special laptop accessory and run with some computer functionality such as the browser. When it was unveiled, many had called it the future of mobile computing.

Unfortunately, the execution wasn't so smooth and sales were disappointing. Motorola, one of Google, said today that adoption wasn't sufficiently strong to justify devoting more resources for the project. Webtop will no longer be visible on phones, starting with the Photon Q, Droid Razr M, Droid Razr HD, and Droid Razr Maxx HD.

Full statement below:

Motorola's Webtop app helps users extend their smartphone experience to larger screens. While consumers around the world have adopted Webtop and the concept spurred a lot of innovation in the industry, the adoption has not been strong enough to justify continued resources being allocated to developing Webtop on future devices. We have also seen development of the Android operating system focus on the inclusion of more desktoplike features. Beginning with Photon Q and Droid Razr M/Droid Razr HD/Droid Razr Maxx HD, we will no longer be including Webtop on our products moving forward.

Nokia and Rogers today announced that the Nokia Lumia 920 will be exclusively available to Rogers' customers in November, adding its name to the global list of wireless operators selling the Windows Phone 8 device.

"Rogers is proud to bring the new Nokia Lumia 920 to our customers looking for the best unified experience and to further extend our leadership as the carrier with the largest LTE superphone selection in Canada," said John Boynton, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Communications. "With seamless access to entertainment, sports and business content, the Nokia Lumia 920 offers customers a world leading internet experience powered by the Rogers LTE network."

"Rogers' decision to offer the Nokia Lumia 920 in Canada is another example of the forward momentum behind our Lumia devices as well as the broader Windows ecosystem," said Don Leeke, Canada General Manager, Nokia.

The Nokia Lumia 920 includes the latest advances in Nokia PureView imaging innovation. Using advanced floating lens technology, the camera in the Nokia Lumia 920 is able to take in five times more light than competing smartphones without using flash, making it possible to capture clear, bright pictures and video indoors and at night. It also compensates for hand movement while the photo is being taken.

In addition to built-in wireless charging, the Nokia Lumia 920 also comes with Nokia City Lens, the latest addition to the Nokia location suite and the start of a new augmented reality experience that also enhances Nokia Maps. Along with enhancements to Nokia Drive and Nokia Transit, the Nokia location suite of services represents the most comprehensive, integrated mapping experience of any smartphone.

The Nokia Lumia 920 will operate across the Rogers national wireless network and will take advantage of the fastest mobile network technology in the world when operating on the Rogers LTE network; available in select Canadian cities. Visit www.rogers.com/coverage for details.

Price and other details for the Nokia Lumia 920 to be announced closer to the launch date.

We heard some more details that starting to appear about the forthcoming LG Nexus device.  Well, it's likely to be LG.

Although it's still not known whether it will be the ONLY Nexus to get a release, various sources are starting to fill us in on the specs. So far, we've had confirmed...

The device is based on the Optimus G but doesn't look the same

• Updated Android release (currently 4.2)
• Quad Core Snapdragon S4 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 1280x768 True-HD IPS screen
• On screen soft keys (of course)
• 8 Megapixel Camera
• No microSD slot
• 8GB and 16GB versions only (at least initially)
• Non-removable battery
• Wireless charging built in
• The retail name of the device is yet to be decided.

Launch is targeted for mid-November, so there's plenty of time for more details to emerge. We will just have to wait and see on this one.

Why would someone pay for TomTom (aka the shit iOS maps uses) when you have Google maps for free?  The TomTom app can search Google Maps and Facebook for locations. It then provides much more navigation features than Google maps or Apple maps. It's better.

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- Automatic day & night mode
- Car symbols
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ATT announced today how the it will be the first carrier to sell the Samsung Galaxy Camera. Using its 4.8? HD LCD display, quad-core processor, 16MP BSI CMOS sensor, and Jelly Bean , this really is quite the unique product. It will connect to AT&T's "4G" network, which we have been assuming means HSPA+ and not LTE. The idea for it being linked with AT&T is probably similar to their tablet plan, which means you'll be able to add it for $10 approximately to a shared data package. Unfortunately, we can't confirm that as pricing wasn't provided.

The Samsung Galaxy Camera to be available in the "coming weeks."

ATT and Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile)1 today announced the Samsung Galaxy Camera coming to ATT. The Galaxy Camera combines high performance photography with Android^TM 4.1 Jelly Bean and AT&T 4G mobile internet connectivity, resulting in a powerful point and shoot camera with a familiar, intuitive user interface and access to all of your favorite Android applications from the Google Play^TM market.

The Galaxy Camera is a perfect fit for those who wish to shoot, edit and share brilliant photographs and video easily and quickly without connecting to a laptop or PC. The Galaxy Camera features a 4.8-inch HD Super Clear LCD screen, boasts a 21x optical zoom lens and a super-bright 16MP BSI CMOS sensor for shooting high-quality images close up and in low light conditions. This device is powered by a quad-core 1 GHz processor for quick and responsive performance ensuring you can capture the shots you want. It also includes powerful features like Smart Pro Mode technology, which allows you to toggle through a series of pre-set options that simplify the processes for taking professional-level images.

"Wirelessly enabling Samsung's Galaxy Camera will create a significant shift in how consumers share and communicate with photos and videos," said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, AT&T Emerging Devices. "By posting instantly to social networking sites or sending directly to another device, the person behind the lens is essentially offering family and friends the opportunity to share in the moments as they are actually experiencing them. We're excited that the AT&T wireless network will help enable these opportunities."

"Once again, Samsung has defined a new category of mobile devices and AT&T is leading the way to bring this device to consumers. The Galaxy Camera brings together Samsung's latest innovations in mobile and optical imaging technologies to provide the first connected camera running on the latest Android platform," said Dale Sohn, President of Samsung Telecommunications America.

In addition to being able to share to social networks and cloud services on the go, consumers can harness the speed and connectivity of AT&T's wireless network to share images and videos between Galaxy Camera and a range of Galaxy^TM devices including the Galaxy S® III and Galaxy Note® II.

The Galaxy Camera is designed with several of the key content sharing features first introduced with the Galaxy S III including:

AllShare® Play

· Locate Samsung HDTVs, laptops and other devices on the same Wi-Fi® network that are ready to receive photo and video files. Users can remotely access files from Galaxy Camera with other devices on their home network like a PC or Samsung Smart TV^TM.
Share Shot

· Automatically send still images taken with the Galaxy Camera to other Galaxy S III, and Galaxy Note devices up to 200 feet away

Buddy Photo Share

· Instantly and automatically tags faces of existing device contacts in photos making it easy to share with them.

Beginning today, AT&T customers can update their Pantech Burst and Element to Android 4.0 (Frozen treats Sandwich).

Android 4.0 makes your devices easier to use and more powerful than ever before. The many new features of the update include a new browser with improved page loading, tabbed browsing, offline reading and desktop mode. The brand new lock screen provides shortcuts towards the camera, text messaging, phone dialer and residential screen. You can also create desltop folders just by dragging one app icon onto another, and swipe away notifications bar.

Using this update, Pantech Element customers will have resizable widgets and an updated Setup Wizard with an increase of training information. Android 4.0 provides support for Burst users with Native Sync for AT&T Address Book, along with expanded camera options such as Self-Mode and Panorama Capture. Also featured will be the new Recent Apps button, which lets users move from one task to another using the list inside the System Bar.

You can download the update by visiting

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https://www.pantechusa.com/upgrade/element/ (for Burst)

Samsung Electronics Co, the world's biggest technology firm by revenue, estimated its July-September operating profit at a record 8.1 trillion Korean won (RM21.9 billion), driven by strong sales of its Galaxy smartphones.

The South Korean firm's guidance - ahead of full quarterly results by October 26 - was higher than an average forecast of 7.6 trillion won by 16 analysts polled by Reuters.

Samsung, valued at around US$197 billion, estimated its July-September sales at 52.0 trillion won, compared with a market forecast for 51.7 trillion won.

Samsung shares have risen 7.2 per cent since a US court ruled on August 24 that the Korean firm copied parts of rival Apple Inc's iPhone and awarded the California-based firm more than US$1 billion in damages. Apple is up less than one per cent.

Source: Reuter

Google and Microsoft both reportedly want to extend the Nexus 7 and Surface tablet lineups to include smartphones as a means to further increase the penetration of their own platforms, but the two companies will implement the techniques in a different tune, based on industry sources.

Google aims to launch smartphones based on its Nexus 7 platform in cooperation using a number of smartphone branded vendors with Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Sony Mobile Communications and HTC likely to be potential partners, said the sources.

However, Microsoft is reportedly tapping ODM maker Pegatron for that production of WP8-based smartphones slated for launch within the first half of 2013, the sources indicated.

Google reportedly will permit branded vendors setting hardware specifications along with looks of the forthcoming Nexus smartphones so long as the models are based on its latest native Android system, said the sources, adding this approach seems to be acceptable to brand players, since Google apparently is keeping its promise of not offering preferential treatment to Motorola.

Microsoft's go on to cooperate with ODMs could backfire, since its own-brand WP8 smartphones may compete directly with comparable models via its brand partners, including Nokia, HTC and Samsung. The three branded vendors have unveiled their WP8 models.

Additionally, Microsoft also requires all WP8 models to utilize the same platform and interface, reducing the differentiation of WP8 smartphones and thus creating more competition in the same camp, the source commented.

Source: androidandme

LG first unveiled the Optimus 4X HD back at Mobile World Congress in February this year. This has been a long time in coming, but the LG Optimus 4X HD is currently available in much of the world - even though it's M.I.A. in the U.S. The Optimus 4X HD will be the first quad-core equipped LG smartphone, and it boasts a very high end specification sheet.

But does the phone manage to outshine its Bruce Banner exterior to demonstrate what it's Hulk-scale guts are equipped for? In short: yes. Apparently what the Optimus 4X HD lacks in external appeal is a bit more than made up for by its good nature and brainy innards.

That makes it one of the most appealing LG smartphones ever created, even if it's not the prettiest phone on the shelf.

In a move which should surprise nobody, AT&T announced this morning that it will are the exclusive U.S. carrier for Nokia's flagship Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 handset, continuing its lock-down from the high-end Lumia line. The Lumia 900 Windows Phone 7 handset has also been AT&T-only.

The company additionally announced promises to carry the more mainstream Lumia 820. Both phones will show up on store shelves by using an unspecified November day, though earlier reports pegged the launch for November 2nd.

We were impressed by the Lumia 920's colorful exterior, crisp PureView-powered pictures and its sharp, bright display whenever we saw the product firsthand at Nokia's launch event. The phone packs several particularly nifty features, including wireless charging as well as the augmented reality City Lens app. The Lumia 820, meanwhile, sports an exhibition of slightly lower - however HD - resolution compared to Lumia 920 and interchangeable shells rather than wireless charging.  With all these great features, we are wondering, will you buy one?

As reported before, the Optimus G will be the world's first LTE smartphone to have a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (1.5GHz). According to LG, this makes it "not just one of the fastest phones on the market, but also one of the most powerful."

The handset incorporates a 4.7 inch True HD IPS+ display (1280 x 768 pixels), QickMemo, Live Zooming, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of memory, MicroSD card support, and a strong 2,100 mAh battery. For many unknown reason, AT&T's Optimus G may have an 8MP rear camera, not really a 13MP one (like the international version). It appears like Sprint will keep the 13MP camera though. At launch, the smartphone will run Android 4.0 ICS, but an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is scheduled for later.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics today announced that the high-powered LG Optimus G superphone will be available in the United States on the AT&T and Sprint networks. As the world's first quad-core LTE (Long-Term Evolution) smartphone with the Qualcomm SnapdragonTM S4 Pro processor, LG Optimus G is not only one of the fastest phones on the market, but also one of the most powerful.

Designed to set a new standard in the industry, LG Optimus G combines LG's leading LTE, display and energy technologies with Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro processor to create an extremely fast and incredible mobile experience. Equipped with a high-density 2,100mAh battery and impressive 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus display, Optimus G users can seamlessly multitask between personal, business and entertainment needs and go beyond the boundaries of traditional on-the-go smartphone capabilities.

"LG Optimus G is the culmination of cutting-edge technologies provided by LG's class-leading global entities," said James Fishler, senior vice president, marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA. "Drawing upon expertise from the LG Mobile Communications Company, LG Display, LG Chem and LG Innotek , we have carefully designed a new superphone that encourages users to step beyond everyday boundaries and explore a limitless world of power and creativity."

The elegant yet sleek design and the imaginative user experience displayed in the new Optimus G are made possible thanks to a collection of technologies from industry-leading developers in their fields. State-of-the-art display technologies from LG Innotek and LG Display such as True HD IPS Plus and Zerogap Touch, a unibody unit that eliminates the gap between the glass and the LCD panel, harmonize to offer one of the slimmest, sharpest and clearest viewing experiences yet. The new battery from LG Chem has a longer life designed for multitasking. An ultra high-resolution, compact camera is employed in the Optimus G to offer super sharp photos without pixilation.

Sprint and AT&T will be among the first wireless service providers in the world to offer the LG Optimus G, which is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor - a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU processor with Asysnchronous Symmetric Multiprocessing, which enables each core to power up and down independently to increase performance while saving battery life.

Combined with LTE technology, the impressive processor allows users to easily and quickly view a video while running other apps at the same time. All of this power and functionality is housed in a light weight, eye-catching slim body to cater to fashionable lifestyles. LG developed and patented Crystal Reflection to give the back cover the ability to display different patterns depending on the angle and lighting. The intricate pattern gives Optimus G a clean finish reminiscent of a jewel.

The Optimus G creates the perfect combination of pleasure and functionality through a unique user experience not seen on any other device. While mobile communication, business, and entertainment are easily accommodated with the Optimus G, the all-new device can also release one's inner artist with a wide range of features including:
The QSlide Function shows two different screens simultaneously on one display so users can quickly send an important work email while playing a graphic-intense video at the same time.

QuickMemo allows users to take notes on captured documents or photos with their fingers and instantly share with colleagues as an attachment or URL.

Live Zooming enhances viewing experiences by enabling consumers to zoom in up to five times while watching video to see small details normally hidden on the screen.
Photographs can be intensified with camera capabilities like Time Catch Shot, which empowers the user to choose the best photo among various shots taken before the shutter button is pressed.

Dual Screen Dual Play not only allows mirroring between the smartphone and a TV or monitor, it also has the ability to display different content on each screen. For example, a slide presentation can be displayed on the monitor while the Optimus G shows the accompanying speaking notes.

Creativity is also put to the test by the Icon Personalizer, which allows consumers to customize the sizes and images of their most-used apps.

Key Features:

Advanced 13 MP or 8 MP rear-facing camera with Time Catch Shot, "cheese shutter" and Smart Shutter and Low Light Shot Noise Reduction

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system

Qualcomm Snapdragon^TM S4 Pro processor with 1.5GHZ Quad-Core Krait CPUs and LTE
32 GB of memory or 16 GB of on-board memory and microSD slot pre-loaded with a 16GB SD card that can accommodate up to 64GB of expandable memory

• 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus Display (1280 x 768 pixels)
• Display technologies including Zerogap Touch
• 2,100mAh battery
• Bluetooth® Version 4.0
• Additional Features:
• 1.3 MP front-facing camera
• Capable of 2G/3G/ 4G LTE networks
• Crystal Reflection glass finish
• DualScreen Dual Play feature that wirelessly displays different content on both a TV and the smartphone

Screen Zooming allows zooming in and out of lists in music player, email, text messages and the photo gallery for increased visibility.

SOURCE LG Electronics USA

Samsung has come up with a quick and simple list of U.S. smartphones which are either getting or are required to receive their Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. As of today it basically provides a placeholder or jumping off point for several Galaxy S III models along with a trio of Nexus devices spread over Sprint and Verizon. Still, this can be a good place for you to definitely bookmark and come back to once in a while. Hopefully we have seen the Galaxy S II and a few other products find the list down the road.

According to recent chatter it appears that some U.S. carriers might be ready to deploy their Android 4.1 update before long.

I assume at least one of the above-mentioned carriers will start rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly bean update before the end of October. Let's see.

Yesterday Samsung added the iPhone 5 to the patent lawsuit against Apple as well as other manufacturers. This comes Apple was awarded $1 billion for Samsung's infringements. But sales of Samsung's flagship Samsung galaxy s III haven't been hurt and appearance to have been helped by the news. The powerhouse Android device saw average growth of 9% in new devices every week since August 1st, with huge spikes in Galaxy S III adoption occurring following your Apple lawsuit verdict and after the iPhone 5 announcement.

The first spike in weekly growth coincides with the exact same week that a jury awarded Apple $1 billion for Samsung infringing on Apple's patents. The deluge of post-litigation press coverage both drove general focus on Samsung and suggested that Samsung devices were similar enough to iPhones to be an option for many consumers.

The 2nd spike started the week of September 12, when Apple announced the brand new iPhone 5. Apple's announcement was quickly accompanied by hundreds of stories comparing the 2 phones, most of which again suggested these folks were similarly capable. That with the slowdown in new Galaxy S3 growth seen leading up to Apple's announcement (week-over-week new devices were the same as the previous week, leading to 0% growth) suggest that many consumers were waiting to listen to about the new iPhone prior to making a decision.

Note that the typical week-over-week growth of 9% means that weekly 9% more Galaxy S3 handsets were added compared to week before. This means that the growth effects are cumulative, so as the Samsung device's weekly new device growth slowed some weeks, it is still adding handsets at a remarkable rate.

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Just after initially unveiling Google Play Services, Google has made the APK installable directly from the Play Store.

Google Play services lets Android apps from the Google Play Store integrate with Google+ and Google Accounts. To work correctly, some apps may require Google Play services to be present and up to date.

Google Play services is usually updated automatically on Android devices. You can also install or update it manually from the Google Play Store.

The app's rollout is expected to complete within a week, but if you're for whatever reason itching to get the Google Play Services app on your device right away, or ever need to download/update it manually in the future, hit the widget below.

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Google on Wednesday announced that its Google Play app store has officially hit the 25 billion app download mark. A Play store is now home to 675,000 apps and games for Android devices.

To celebrate, Google is offering special app reduced prices for the next 10 days. The Web giant is going to be selling apps from top developers like Gameloft, Ea, Rovio, runtastic, Full Fat and more for just 25 cents. Android users may also be able to get promotions on collections like "25 movies you need to own," "25 banned books," "25 albums that changed the planet," and "25 best selling magazines."

Google isn't first app store to achieve that target. Apple's iOS App Store crossed 25 billion app downloads back in March. Apple awarded Chunli Fu of Qingdao, a city in eastern China, a $10,000 prize to be the 25 billionth app customer. Fu had downloaded a free of charge version of Disney's physics-based puzzle game Where's My Water?

At Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June, CEO Tim Cook said the company's App Store now boasts 650,000 available apps, which users have downloaded 30 billion apps.

Download them here.

Today Google unleashes the new YouTube app on any Android phone for the best YouTube experience on the small screen. Swipe through your guide of channels to quickly find new videos, preload videos for smoother watching on the go, and fling or queue up videos to play on your YouTube-enabled TV.

What's in this version:

* New UI and Preloading now available on Froyo and Gingerbread devices
* New Watch experience
* Add videos to your YouTube TV queue
* More channels to pick from on the Channel Store

Source: Youtube App.

Another record from Google, you may remember that in December of last year, Google announced they had surpassed 10 billion app downloads in the Play Store, and had a $0.10 sale to celebrate. Today, the company is announcing that the Play Store has hit a whopping 25 billion app downloads. It took over 3 years to hit 10 billion; it took just 9 months more to hit 25 billion.

Whether you're trying to find directions, checking email or sharing a picture with friends, apps have become an indispensable section of life. Of course, if you're using Android, it all starts with Google Play, the place to find 675,000 apps and games. That's a lot of choice. We've now crossed 25 billion downloads from Google Play, also to celebrate we're offering some terrific discounts for the subsequent five days.

Every single day you'll be able to pick from a collection of apps from a number of the world's top developers including Gameloft, Ea, Rovio, runtastic, Full Fat plus more. And all for just 25 cents. We'll be also offering some kind of special collections like 25 movies you must own, 25 banned books, 25 albums that changed the entire world and our 25 best selling magazines, all at special prices. Visit Google Play a bit later today to check them out.

Twenty-five billion is much more than twice the space, in miles, that the Voyager 1 spacecraft has travelled since its launch 35 years back. It's the amount of time, in seconds, that have passed since a lot of our earliest ancestors began to set foot in Europe. Now, thanks to everyone, it's a Google Play milestone. High quality to the next 25 billion.

Source: googleblog

A pink Samsung Galaxy S III that recently showed up in South Korea has now been made official.  It's only available for the South Koreans for now.   The pink Galaxy S III includes 32 GB of storage. It'll be available tomorrow, on September 26. Obviously Samsung is aiming it at the younger crowd along with women.

The pink superphone will be available on all of Korea's three operators, but only 100,000 units will be produced. Maybe the company is hoping for some Apple-style lines outside of the stores tomorrow. We'll see how that plays out.

Samsung has also mentioned that it's managed to sell over 3 million Galaxy S III units in its home market alone. That's a pretty impressive feat in a country with 50 million inhabitants. 

Some Images of an unannounced Samsung smartphone were published by Gizmodo Brasil today, and they may reveal the South Korea-based vendor's next hot handset. The all new Samsung Galaxy S3.

The quality of the leaked images is not very good, but the basic look of the device can be made out along with the presence of a wide home button and a unique oval-shaped glass panel covering the display. Gizmodo Brasil's source states that the model number of the phone is i9300 - which a BGR source has previously stated is indeed the model number of the Galaxy S III - and the device pictured reportedly features a 12-megapixel camera.

As rumored, the Galaxy S III is expected to feature a 4.8-inch 1080p HD Super AMOLED display, a quad-core 1.5GHz Exynos processor, 4G LTE, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and an ultra-thin case made of ceramic, and Samsung will likely announce the new flagship smartphone during a press conference on May 3rd. Check these images carefully and let us know what you think.

source: gizmodo

Vodafone has announce that the update to Android 4.0 for their Galaxy S II has gone live today.  After careful testing to ensure the highest level of quality for their customers, owners of the Samsung Galaxy S2 on Vodafone will be able to update their handsets to the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system on Friday April 13th.

Bringing all the great new features of the latest Android OS to your Samsung smartphone, the new update will initially be made available via Samsung KIES, with over-the-air updates becoming available on Tuesday 17 April.

As well as adding a new look and feel to your smartphone, Android 4.0 also packs a wide range of great new features to make the Samsung Galaxy S2 user experience better, more intuitive and more enjoyable than ever.

Source: Vodafone

DoubleTwist a new feature filled Alarm Clock app, that is released by the developers behind the mega popular music player and AirSync Android applications. you can get it from Google Play Store. You can set your favorite song to wake up by this appfrom your music library at any given day. The more interesting part of this app is the ‘Sleep Cycle' option which allows the user to entrust the application with choosing the ideal time to get up , I'll personally be sticking with setting my own time the evening before a big morning meeting! In typical doubleTwist fashion, the app is a visual treat with a choice of digital or analogue clock faces that look glorious on an HD Super AMOLED screen.

The first 10,000 downloads gonna cost you only $1, after this the full retail price will be $2. You can also enter a prize draw for a Biegert & Funk designer clock worth $1100 by tweeting or liking the application on Twitter and Facebook respectively.

Editor: Chia Chin Chang

A major topic of discussion in smartphone circles is, when will the Samsung Samsung galaxy s III launch? Its predecessor is probably the most popular models on the planet, and the new edition is expected to garner millions of users. But when that's going to happen is definitely an open question.

Rumors are all over the place. A recent one said the launch could be in April, but Samsung quickly denied this. That leaves May as the next possibility, however the latest report suggests that consumers might have to wait until June.

A little bit of hope originates from Eldar Murtazin, who sometimes gets good recommendations on upcoming events from industry insiders. He states via Twitter the design for the Galaxy S III continues to be finalized, so production can start soon.

What's supposedly a picture of this upcoming model (shown at right) has appeared on the Web, though there isn't any way to be certain whether it is a sneak peek at the actual device or just someone's dream.

In accordance with unconfirmed reports, Samsung's next flagship model will debut running Google Android OS 4.0 (Frozen goodies Sandwich) on a 1.5 GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos processor with 2GB of RAM. The quantity of built-in storage capacity has not yet yet leaked out.

The Samsung galaxy s III will supposedly be well supplied with multimedia features, you start with a 4.8-inch 1920 x 1080 Super AMOLED display for showing video, images, along with other content. It'll have an 8MP rear-facing camera plus a 2MP front-facing one.

Along with 4G LTE, this model will allegedly add a full group of other wireless features, though NFC is an open question. Other features are equally unknown, like the size of its battery and if it will have a microSD memory slot.

Editor: Chia Chin Chang

Nearly nine months to the day it was first announced, Verizon has launched its model of the Motorola Droid Bionic. This amazing phone is out there now for $299.99 after new 2 yr agreement. This monster phone has also been launched with its own slate of accessories together with the Lapdock, which Verizon is providing an additional $100 hundred mail-in rebate on when purchased with the phone. The Motorola Droid Bionic is also the first Motorola Android smartphone on Verizon to have 4G LTE access.

Motorola Droid Bionic has options of HDMI mirror capability together with Android Gingerbread, 1GHz dual-core processor and desktop class RAM for improved performance, 16GB of internal memory along with a pre-put in 16GB memory card, bringing the total amount of storage to 32GB, it has a Wi-Fi N radio, Bluetooth, and an 8.0 megapixel digital camera with 1080p video seize and LED flash. Verizon can be focused on promoting the distant access functionality of the smart phone with the pre-installed ZumoCast remote access app that allows for entry to recordsdata on remote computers, something really useful for business users.

Full Specs and Features from Verizon's Press Release:

• Powered by Android^TM 2.3.4 Gingerbread
  
• Dual-core 1 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM
  
• 4.3-inch qHD screen using scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass with dual-layer anti-reflective coating
  
• 8-megapixel autofocus camera with flash and 1080p HD video capture
  
• Front-facing camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi
  
• MOTOPRINT app to print via Wi-Fi-enabled printers
  
• Mirror Mode with HDMI out (HDMI cable required) supporting 1080p HD video playback
  
• Multi-window options for multitasking with ease when using the Webtop application
  
• Business Ready with advanced security policies; resizable and scrollable email, calendar and task widgets; device and SD card encryption; and Citrix® GotoMeeting® and Citrix Receiver^TM for Android
  
• Adobe® Flash® pre-loaded
  
• HTML 5 capable
  
• 32 GB memory: 16 GB on board and 16 GB microSD^TM card pre-installed (actual formatted capacity is less)
  
• Support for up to 32 GB microSD cards
  
• Supports wireless charger

By Editor: XiaoYanPan

YouMobile.org

Softbank Mobile Corp., a high-powered smartphone Android "HTC Desire (Desire)" (HTC made) to develop, since late April 2010 release. HTC Desire is scheduled for April 2010 is now accepting reservations in early June.

• 3.7-inch organic EL display, 1GHz speed of the CPU "Snapdragon ®", the latest Android 2.1 Android powered smartphone with a high spec
• HTC Sense achieve operability than the conventional wisdom on smartphone
• Android Market ^TM, Gmail ^TM and Google ^TM Google Maps ^TM and a variety of services and support functions FootPrints ^TM
  
  

Feature enabled services (Tentative)

* Music Players
* Bluetooth® Bluetooth ®
* Browser
* Compatible mobile phone world
* 7.2Mbps 3G high-speed 7.2Mbps
* GPS GPS
* E-mail (POP3/IMAP4)
* SMS
* Flash Lite^TM（4.0） Flash Lite ^TM (4.0)
* YouTube YouTube
* Microsoft Exchange Active SyncMicrosoft Exchange Active Sync Partnership
* FM Radio

source: Softbankmobile

According to AdMob's data, smartphone traffic grew 193 percent over the last 12 months, accounting for half the traffic on its network. Feature phones-what most of us think of as a "regular cell phone"-increased traffic 31 percent in the same time frame, but dropped down from 58 to 35 percent of traffic overall.

Traffic from mobile Internet devices, including handheld game consoles, e-readers, and other similar Internet-capable devices, grew a whopping 403 percent, and now accounts for 17 percent of the traffic overall.

See above chart for a comparsion.

source: arstechnica

Time was 12:30 pm, when samsung announces this devices, there was about 100 people at the bluetooth for the count down.

I was able to take a picture of this device, from what I saw, this device can record HD Videos, 4 inches AMOLED display, more to come later.

You will probably enjoy it if Martial Art is your cup of tea.  Google just release a cool commercial for it's all Nexus One, a devices that carries by T-Mobile.  Looks to me like they put a lot of work into the video, just look at the details.

I think it's more entertaining than Kung Fu panda for sure.  See it for yourself.

source: engadget

This update comes from foxnews.com  -  Looks someone something big is coming from Apple.  Read the story below:

Apple just announced an event on January 27th that will no doubt dazzle us with what the company is calling its "latest creation." At the event, Apple will unveil the company's long-rumored tablet device.

Apple sent out invitations to selected media outlets this morning, asking people to "join us for an invitation-only event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco on January 27 at 10:00a.m." Fox will be live all morning long from San Francisco, bringing you all the fruit (and gadgets) that the Apple tree bears.

Reports suggest that this device has been years in the making (just take a look at this enthusiast-generated gallery of Apple table concepts, originally posted to Gizmodo two years ago), and I'm as excited to see it as you are.

I spoke to a source at Apple this morning, before the invite hit my inbox, who said the event would likely focus on three projects: The tablet device, iPhone 4, and a new round of iLife 2010 software. While we won't see new iPhone hardware just yet, we will see the next-generation software.

Complete news at foxnews.com

HTC, the taiwanese mobile device maker is one of the competitors to the Apple iPhone, is going to launch their own version of Android OS tablet.

Smartphones, tablets and netbooks are set to be high on the agenda at this year's Consumer Electronics Show as traditional PC vendors look to compete with the new Apple iSlate which is due to be released on the 26th January in the USA. Among those set to take on Apple is HTC.

Among the vendors who are working on a touch tablet PC is HTC, who are confident that they have a product that will compete head on with the Apple offering.

We will just have to wait and see.

Would you like a silver Motorola Droid? I wouldn't get one myself, but as we have told you that there's another motorola android device that coming into the market, it's named as we've told you is Motorola "Calgary".

Someone at BGR was able to obtain a picture of the silver Motorola "Calgary". The device has Wi-Fi, GPS, a 1420mAh battery, but unfortunately no SIM card slot as it is not a global device. No hope for those who wants to bring it overseas

source: BGR

The Avatar Movie is still #1 in the box office, I went to see it a week ago, I highly recommended for everyone.  But this post isn't about the movie, it's about the iPhone Game App that has already been created for Avator,  Daniel at intomobile.com gave us a full preview on the game.

The platforming at first could be a little tricky, but once you get the hang of the controls, moving around Pandora isn't that much of a challenge. There will be times where a jump or two will be missed resulting in your untimely demise, but thankfully, the game is very lenient with deaths as numerous checkpoints litter any single level. Since this is a game that's running off a mobile device, the checkpoints can be a life saver if you suddenly need to stop playing.

Check out the video below and for complete review, click here.

Nexus One Google Phone HTC Android 2.1 Preview 2 FR - HD - 3D Benchmark

The invitation-only event will be held two days before the Consumer Electronics Show begins in Las Vegas and just one day before many CES exhibitors have scheduled major press conferences.

It's a move straight out of the Apple playbook. In January, 2007, Apple famously upstaged CES when it unveiled the first iPhone at an event in San Francisco - even as most technology journalists and executives were huddled in Las Vegas for the trade show.

via: wired

Before: Dell Inspiron Mini Netbook                           After: Giant Dell Mini 3i

I can't believe my eyes,this guy buys a Dell Inspiron Mini 10.1-inch netbook but either isn't happy at its lack of cellular coverage, or just has a severe phone fixation and decides to rip it apart and turn it into a Dell Mini 3i phone, complete with Android-based OS.  Awesome I must say.

Here's a pic (above) of the real Dell Mini 3i with OPhone OS- not a bad copy at all, although the mod seems to be slightly larger.

via: shanzai.com

Mophie, a technology company will be showcase it's cool credit card add-on this CES in Las Vegas, we will try to get as much info as possible at CES and post on here.

The Credit Card Reader will be a combination of a dedicated hardware device that bolts on to your iPhone or iPod touch, and third party app that will allow small businesses the ability to take credit card payments on the go.

This is only available on iPhone for now.  but not surprise to see it on Android soon as well

via: pocket-lint

It's official, BGR got a confirmed tip that Verizon Wireless will be getting Palm Pre Plus and Plam Pixi Plus, and it looks like the largest US carrier could introduce the other webOS smartphone too: the Palm Pixi, also with a "Plus" added to its original name.

Release date is still unknown, but we are guessing early 2010. 

Source: boygeniusreport.com

BCH-I899 Android phone will soon be available in stores. This device is equipped with CDMA2000 EVDO Rev. A and also adds Wi-Fi/WAPI to make mobile internet surfing easy and cost effective.

Here's some of its specs and features. These include:

• 3.2 inch AMOLED resistive touchscreen display with 320 x 480 pixels
• Wi-Fi / WAPI
• GPS
• DivX support
• 3.5mm headset jack
• 3.2MP camera with autofocus and flash
• 512MB of internal memory
• 800 MHz processor
• MicroSD card support (up to 32GB)
• 1440 mAh battery
• 116.5 x 56.4 x 12.8 mm
• 126 grams

via: unwiredview

This is taking from developer.motorola.com.

To our developers in China and around the world, we have just announced the latest Android devic with China Telecom called the MOTO XT800 (pictured to the left). The new phone is a touch tablet running Android 2.0 with a 480 x 854 (FWVGA) capacitive touch screen, 5 megapixel camera, supports GSM and CDMA, WiFi-enabled, and is ready for your Android applications. Come check out this product at the MOTODEV Summit in Beijing, China on January 13 and learn more about the developer opportunities. Registration is free and we hope you can make it. For more info on the MOTO XT800, check out the product specifications on MOTODEV. If you have any questions let us know by commenting on this blog post or asking them on our discussion boards.

-Randy from MOTODEV

Pretty good success for Apple, who sold about 2 million iPhones in France only this year (2009).  This means Apple will have taken 20% of France mobile market value. "The French market is expected to grow this year through the sale of 3.5 million smartphones," said Matthew Cortesse, director of telecoms research.

via: 9to5mac

Taken from Google's Press Release:

Google, with support from T-Mobile, is scheduled to launch a new Android device in early January. The Google Android phone will be sold directly by Google via the Web.

Support for the device including troubleshooting and exchanges will be managed by Google and HTC. T-Mobile will offer service support including billing, coverage, features, and rate plans. Additional details Streamline content regarding the launch of Google's Android phone will be coming in early January.

via: BoyGeniusReport

TechCrunch is reporting that VoiceCentral, whose third-party Google Voice app was also removed from the App Store, will bring Google Voice back to the iPhone.

Interestingly though, it will be using a browser, completely bypassing Apple's app restrictions and revenue sharing. Bad news for Apple.

The experience will look and feel exactly as it would were it a normal app (swiping and all). Black Swan, as they're calling it, will feature everything you'd expect, with the only exception being your contacts. You will first need to import your contacts into your Google account before being able to use them.

Here what it can do:

• Place calls through Google Voice^TM
• Browse your recent call history
• Listen to your voicemails
• Read and send SMS messages
• Import Google Voice^TM contacts for easy dialing/SMS
• Review your billing and transaction history
• It can even be used offline to browse your contacts, call history, voicemails, and SMS messages.