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Open Android the price for China's Motorola bid approval - SlashGear
Android News - Sat, 2012-05-19 19:29
SlashGearOpen Android the price for China's Motorola bid approval
SlashGear
Google has secured Chinese approval to complete its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, the search giant has confirmed, though it was reportedly forced to commit to Android openness to sway the decision. Chinese regulators had stood as the final hurdle ...
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Google gets China OK for Motorola deal - The Associated Press
Android News - Sat, 2012-05-19 18:12
The Associated PressGoogle gets China OK for Motorola deal
The Associated Press
But Chinese regulators attached a big condition: That Google's Android operating system for mobile devices remain available to all at no cost for the next five years. The approval brings the Internet search giant closer to sealing its biggest ...
China Clears Google's Motorola Mobility DealWall Street Journal
Google says it won China's approval for Motorola dealReuters
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This Tiny PC Runs Linux and Android 4.0--and Costs Just $74 - PCWorld (blog)
Android News - Sat, 2012-05-19 15:55
CNETThis Tiny PC Runs Linux and Android 4.0--and Costs Just $74
PCWorld (blog)
First we saw the Raspberry Pi and the Cotton Candy devices emerge; then, almost exactly a month ago I wrote about the Mele A1000, a small ARM device that sells with Android but can be configured to run Ubuntu Linux as well. The latest to appear?
Android Thumbstick MK802 – Cheap CandyThe Gadgeteer
Android mini computer selling for just US$74CNET
PC in Your Pocket: $74 Android Stick Goes on SaleTIME
Mobile & Apps -TG Daily -Ars Technica
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Microsoft wins Motorola Android US import ban - SlashGear
Android News - Sat, 2012-05-19 12:11
SlashGearMicrosoft wins Motorola Android US import ban
SlashGear
Microsoft has won an ITC ruling that will force Motorola to either modify the software on its Android phones, or face imports of handsets into the US being blocked. The victory, which saw Microsoft argue that Motorola had failed to properly license an ...
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Android this week: Hot home screens; more Nexus partners; Galaxy S III pre-orders - GigaOM
Android News - Sat, 2012-05-19 10:45
GigaOMAndroid this week: Hot home screens; more Nexus partners; Galaxy S III pre-orders
GigaOM
19, 2012, 5:31am PT 2 Comments Even with manufacturer “skins”, Android tablet home screens haven't been much more useful than those on Android smartphones, even though the slates have larger displays. One third-party software developer wants to change ...
LG Spectrum to Receive an Update But not to Android 4.0Planet Insane
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RootzWiki -Technology Bloom News
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Android 5.0 will launch this fall with five Nexus devices: Report - ITworld.com
Android News - Sat, 2012-05-19 09:17
Wall Street JournalAndroid 5.0 will launch this fall with five Nexus devices: Report
ITworld.com
May 19, 2012, 7:02 AM — When Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean" launches this fall, it will appear first on several new mobile devices sold by Google itself as part of the "Nexus" line. That's according to a Tuesday story in the Wall Street Journal, ...
Dear Google: AT&T Locked Down the Best Android Ever, And It's Your FaultWired News
Android's grand plan revolves around Nexus handsetsAndroid Apps Appolicious
We're Not Waiting for Android 5 'Jelly Bean,' Developers SayPCWorld
Wall Street Journal -PC Magazine -BusinessWeek
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Don't Blame Apple Because Customs Is Holding HTC's Best Android Phones Hostage - Business Insider
Android News - Sat, 2012-05-19 08:55
Business InsiderDon't Blame Apple Because Customs Is Holding HTC's Best Android Phones Hostage
Business Insider
The tech was specifically related to HTC's custom messaging app and Android's own browser and messaging applications. HTC's software originally allowed users to click a phone number to see a menu of choices asking the user what he or she wanted to do ...
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HTC shipping custom Android builds on US devices to avoid Apple patentsThe Verge
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Sony comes clean on worldwide Android 4.0 tablet update - CNET
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 22:03
ReadWriteWebSony comes clean on worldwide Android 4.0 tablet update
CNET
Sony continues to mess up with Android updates. Will the company ever figure it out? Crave investigates the madness, and even finds some light at the end of the tunnel. by Christopher MacManus May 18, 2012 4:59 PM PDT Follow @sonyinsider Sony must stay ...
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Microsoft stops Motorola from importing 18 Android devices - Los Angeles Times
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 21:13
Moneycontrol.comMicrosoft stops Motorola from importing 18 Android devices
Los Angeles Times
A total of 18 devices Motorola devices running Android, including the Droid, were affected by the ban, which was issued Friday. The ban affects Motorola's Blur devices as well as Google Experience mobile devices, a Microsoft spokeswoman told Bloomberg ...
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Dear Google: AT&T Locked Down the Best Android Ever, And It's Your Fault - Wired News
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 20:47
Wired NewsDear Google: AT&T Locked Down the Best Android Ever, And It's Your Fault
Wired News
AT&T also shipped the phone with a locked bootloader, meaning that the modder community has to expend days and weeks to find a way to load new custom Android versions on the device, despite the handset manufacturer HTC's recent pledge to stop using ...
Review: Android 4.0 phones from HTC aren't identical twinsPhys.Org
Review of the HTC One X (AT&T)Techlicious (blog)
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Microsoft Wins Ruling Forcing Change in Motorola Phones - Bloomberg
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 20:05
DailyTechMicrosoft Wins Ruling Forcing Change in Motorola Phones
Bloomberg
(MSFT) won a federal trade ruling that will force Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (MMI) to alter software on some of its Android-based mobile phones to keep bringing them into the US A US International Trade Commission judge found that Motorola ...
ITC Bans Import of Infringing Motorola Android DevicesPCWorld
ITC Bans Motorola Devices That Infringe on Microsoft PatentPC Magazine
Microsoft stops Motorola from importing 18 Android devicesLos Angeles Times
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Improve Your Android Home Screen With This App [VIDEO] - Mashable
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 19:59
TabTimesImprove Your Android Home Screen With This App [VIDEO]
Mashable
Chameleon, an Android tablet enhancement that makes the home screen easier to use, started off as a company-wide design exercise. After receiving worldwide attention and purchase inquiries, the team took the Android Tablet app to Kickstarter.
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T-Mobile offers BOGO on select 4G smartphones starting today
AndroidGuys - Fri, 2012-05-18 19:14
What's going on with the HTC One X and the HTC EVO 4G LTE definitely isn't cool, a point that few besides the likes of Apple can deny. The good news is that HTC's latest One series isn't at a complete loss, with the HTC One S at T-Mobile ready for some finger grubbing. The stellar news is that with T-Mobile's current Magenta Days deal, you can get two of them for the price of one. From today through May 28th, the big pink T will be offering the buy one get one deal for several 4G devices on their network. Check out the press release below, and grab yourself up an HTC One S, a figurative finger gesture to Apple and a good phone to boot!
T-Mobile Proves That Two Is Better Than One
From May 18 to May 28, T-Mobile’s “Magenta Deal Days” continues, offering customers a free 4G smartphone when they purchase one of equal or lesser value
BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 16, 2012 — T-Mobile is showing customers how two is better than one. For a limited time, customers who purchase a select 4G T-Mobile® smartphone will receive a second smartphone of equal or lesser value for free, after a mail-in rebate card, making it more affordable than ever for families to upgrade and have amazing 4G experiences on America’s Largest 4G Network®. The promotion will take place from Friday, May 18, through Monday, May 28.
T-Mobile’s “Magenta Deal Days” Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) promotion offers customers a mail-in rebate card worth up to $329 toward a new device with the purchase of a select T-Mobile 4G smartphone or mobile broadband device. Customers can choose from T-Mobile’s latest and fastest devices, including the HTC® One™ S 4G, Samsung Galaxy S® II 4G, HTC Radar™ 4G, Sonic® 4G Mobile Hotspot and the Samsung Galaxy S® Blaze™ 4G, among others, running on America’s Largest 4G Network®.
“Our latest ‘Magenta Deal Days’ promotion continues our commitment to giving our customers the ability to enjoy all the 4G experiences of a smartphone on our best plans ever,” said John Clelland, senior vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. “What’s better than getting one of the sleekest, fastest 4G devices on the market? That would be getting two for the price of one.”
New and existing eligible (meaning 22 months or more on their current contract) customers can take advantage of this promotion and receive their second device for free after a mail-in rebate card when they sign up for a new two-year contract on any qualifying Classic Plan™1 or paying a $0.00 down payment after mail-in rebate card on their second device when signing up on a qualifying Unlimited Value™2 plan.
Below is an example of pricing for the BOGO promotion on either T-Mobile’s Classic or Unlimited Value plans. The devices listed do not reflect all of the devices available during the BOGO promotion.
Buy One Device
(Classic Plan)
Original Retail Price
Get One Device
Original Retail Price
Total Out-of-Pocket Cost
Mail-In Rebate Card
Net Cost for Both Devices (After Rebate)
HTC® One™ S$ 249.99
HTC® One™ S$249.99
$499.98
$299.99
$ 199.99
HTC Amaze™ 4G$199.99
$449.98
$249.99
Galaxy S® Blaze™ 4G$149.99
$399.98
$199.99
HTC® Radar™ 4G$149.99
$399.98
$199.99
T-Mobile® Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot$124.99
$374.98
$174.99
Buy One Device
(Unlimited Value Plan)
Out-of-Pocket Down Payment for First Device
EIP Monthly Payment for First Device
Get One Device
Out-of-Pocket Down Payment for Second Device
Total Down Payment for Both Devices
EIP Monthly Payment for Second Device
Mail-In Rebate Card
Net Down Payment for Both Devices (After Rebate)
HTC® One™ S
$ 199.99
$ 20.00 HTC® One™ S$199.99
$399.98
$20.00
$199.99
$ 199.99
Galaxy S® Blaze™ 4G$ 99.99
$ 299.98
$15.00
$ 99.99
HTC® Radar™ 4G$ 99.99
$ 299.98
$15.00
$ 99.99
Nokia Lumia 710$ 49.99
$ 249.98
$15.00
$ 49.99
T-Mobile® Sonic 4G Mobile HotSpot$ 74.99
$ 274.98
$5.00
$ 74.99
The “Magenta Deal Days” BOGO promotion will be available at participating T-Mobile retail stores nationwide. For more information about T-Mobile’s products, services and a full list of eligible devices: http://t-mo.co/IFiLii.
1 Standard upgrade eligibility rules apply for existing Classic customers who stay on a Classic plan.
2 On approved credit and 0 percent APR. Down payment and unfinanced portion required at purchase. Remaining balance paid in 20 monthly installments. Total price of each device equals down payment amount plus 20 times the monthly payment amount.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG (OTCQX: DTEGY). By the end of the first quarter of 2012, approximately 129 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.4 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS and additionally HSPA+ 21/HSPA+ 42. T-Mobile USA’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visitww.telekom.de/investor-relations.
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Facebook Dominating Android Says NPD Report - WebProNews
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 18:28
Mobile Marketing WatchFacebook Dominating Android Says NPD Report
WebProNews
Google may think it has the home field advantage in specific areas, but Facebook has taken at least one Google property – Android. The NPD Group released a study yesterday on the eve of the Facebook IPO that found over three-fourths of all Android ...
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Five for Friday: Barbecue and grilling apps
AndroidGuys - Fri, 2012-05-18 17:43
As the weather gets warmer we're finding ourselves out on the patio and deck grilling up some steaks and burgers more each week. And while we've got our favorite recipes and ways of preparing dinner we are always up for new ideas. Really, who wants to show up to a Memorial Day party that is serving plain ol' hamburgers? That said, we've been looking to some Android apps for inspiration. With hundreds of cooking titles to choose from, we've trimmed our list down to a handful of grilling-specific apps.
We recognize that there are tons of titles that we did not include or that this might look like an extremely limited list. On the contrary, these are just five apps that we've picked to get you going in the right direction. That's why we turn to you and ask that you add your titles to the comments below. This way other Android users can discover the stuff that we may overlook or omit.
This week's topic: Barbecue and grilling apps
Weber’s On the Grill
- Developer: Weber-Stephen Products LLC
- Cost: $4.99 (Google Play)
As one of the premier names in backyard grilling, we were pleased to find the app offers 280 classic Weber recipes as well as 40 additional recipes for rubs, marinades, and sauces. Additional features include more than 100 grilling tips, video tutorials, a grocery list compiler, and a food timer. Betcha didn't know that steak cooks at a different rate than veggies. Oh, you did?
iBBQ
- Developer: EBLEX
- Cost: FREE (Google Play)
Before you fire up the grill you are going to want to make sure that you've got the right cut of meat. That's where iBBQ comes in handy! Use this app to help hunt down the nearest Quality Standard accredited butcher or find the perfect spot for your next outing. Despite what you think, not everyone finds your house to be the perfect venue. We have to point out that the location-based stuff is geared to those living in the UK. Having said that, we really dig the recipes, tips, and videos as they cover the gamut that is beef, lamb, salad and marinades.
Omaha Steaks Steak Time
- Developer: Omaha Steaks
- Cost: FREE (Google Play)
Obviously geared toward the steak crowd, this one is full of cooking tips, steak facts, health information, and more. Want to learn how to create perfect grill marks? There's a video for that. Need to cook three different cuts of meat for the family? There's a timer for that. Spend a few minutes playing Conversation Cards with your grill-mates or catch up with Omaha Steaks on Twitter or Facebook while you wait for the filet to finish.
Grill-It!
- Developer: Sluice LLC
- Cost: FREE (Google Play)
Ever wondered how to grill asparagus or lobster? Lamb, Seafood, Poultry and more. Browse through instructions and high quality images for grilling recipes for beef, seafood, lamb, poultry, and more. Search by category, ingredient, or key word and mark your next meal as a favorite. Keep checking back, too, as new recipes are automatically added over time.
Big Android BBQ
- Developer: BigAndroidBBQ
- Cost: FREE (Google Play)
The official application for the 2012 Big Android BBQ, this one is simply a widget for now. Count down the number of days until the annual event takes place in October so you can prepare for your trip to Dallas! The application will evolve as more speakers and sessions are announced and will be the perfect place to keep up on the latest news! As always, we plan to be heavily involved in the BBQ and can't wait to see you this fall!
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Motorola updates its Android 4.0 upgrade plan -- and it isn't all good news - Computerworld (blog)
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 17:29
International Business TimesMotorola updates its Android 4.0 upgrade plan -- and it isn't all good news
Computerworld (blog)
By JR Raphael (@jr_raphael) The manufacturer scored a big fat "D" in my Android 4.0 report card for the first quarter of 2012, and from the looks of it, its second-quarter score may not be a heck of a lot better. After months of silence and inactivity, ...
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NQ Mobile Vault 3.0 (for Android) - PC Magazine
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 17:06
NQ Mobile Vault 3.0 (for Android)
PC Magazine
Vault, available exclusively to Android users, encrypts and stores your most private contacts, text messages, videos, and photos. Your data is encrypted with bank-level, 128-bit AES. Vault uses a freemium model, but the free version doesn't give you ...
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Facebook Still Dominates Google Plus On Android - AllFacebook
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 17:00
AllFacebookFacebook Still Dominates Google Plus On Android
AllFacebook
Nearly 75 percent of Android smartphone users in the US accessed Facebook's application and website in March, according to NPD. Android users spend an average of 15 minutes daily, and nearly 470 minutes monthly, on Facebook apps and its website.
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Flygrip: The one-handed accessory you never knew you needed [review]
AndroidGuys - Fri, 2012-05-18 17:00
Have a big phone? A big tablet? Little hands? Slippery hands? Here's what it comes down to: if you can answer yes to any of these, then you need a Flygrip. What's a Flygrip, you ask? Here's a video to give you an idea. Basically, it's a small accessory that goes on the back of your device and uses your middle and ring finger as a stabilizer and your index finger as a counterweight, so you can use your device one-handed.
With my Galaxy SII's massive screen, I was constantly having to do some major hand acrobatics to use my phone one-handed, if I could ever even do it at all. Enter the Flygrip. This device has not only made it so that I can use the device with one hand, but it allows me to simply keep a better grip on it, even when I'm using it with two hands. And one-handed swyping? This thing makes it a breeze.
Need more? How about this: the Flygrip also gives you a built in kickstand. Simply take the back piece, insert it into the built-in slot, and you're watching movies hands free.
The package comes with the Flygrip itself, padding for the finger slats for smaller hands, extra adhesive, an alcohol swab for cleaning, paperwork, and - I'll admit it - a REALLY cool box.
If you struggle with using your device (phone or tablet) with one hand, then you need to check this out. Be sure to hit up their website here and get you one. They run about $30 each.
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Android in enterprises 'severely limited' by weak management support from Google - Network World
Android News - Fri, 2012-05-18 16:42
BraftonAndroid in enterprises 'severely limited' by weak management support from Google
Network World
By Matt Hamblen, Computerworld Adoption of Android tablets and smartphones in large businesses has been "severely limited" because of the complexities of managing the various Android models and versions, market research firm Gartner said in an ...
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