Motorola DROID Bionic Video Teaser Trailer Released [Video]

Verizon is bringing out the big guns with this ad campaign. In case anyone didn’t catch it I could swear that is the beautiful and talented Natalie Portman in this Official Motorola Droid Bionic Teaser Trailer. This has just been leaked to our inbox so we quickly uploaded it for everyone to enjoy. We saw a few fuzzy screenshots of this video earlier but this is the real deal. Get ready for the Bionic to RULE ALL MACHINES!

Without much talking I’ll just get right down to the good stuff that everyone wants to see, and that is the video. This is the official teaser trailer for the upcoming Motorola Droid Bionic. Simply put, Verizon is claiming the Bionic will “Rule All Machines”



With amazing special effects, stunning graphics, and the beautiful Natalie Portman for the model it appears Verizon is not going to spare any expenses in this upcoming ad campaign. This is probably the first of many DROID Bionic commercials we will be seeing very shortly as the release date gets closer. We recently saw the Droid Bionic on video and we are still expecting a September 8th launch for $299. Stay tuned for more details.
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HTC EVO Design 4G Specs Leaked

The HTC EVO Design 4G also known as the HTC Kingdom has just been revealed with a bit more details. We’ve seen this name and device a few times before. It was leaked in April then later saw some specs and a possible name of the Hero 4G. New reports are suggesting the Kingdom will in fact be the HTC EVO Design 4G and will be the smaller sibling to the popular EVO 4G we all known and love.

A few weeks ago Engadget leaked the names of a few devices and this was included in the list. Now we have a full RUU build that has leaked giving us the full specs for the HTC Kingdom. It will in fact be called the HTC EVO Design 4G and will be the little/big brother to the EVO 4G. I say that because it’s smaller, yet has some better specs. Those details are:
-Android 2.3.4
-4″ qHD (540 x 960) display
-1.2 GHz Snapdragon S2 (MSM7x30)
-768 MB RAM
-5 MP rear camera, 1.3 MP front camera
-Bluetooth 3.0 & WiFI 802.11 b/g/n
-Support for 4G HSPA+
What we have here is a very nice combination of the EVO 4G and the EVO 3D with a slightly smaller screen at just 4.0″ but it will be boosted up to a qHD 540×960 resolution. The processor looks to be an older generation processor, is single-core, but has a slight speed bump from the original EVO that was 1.0 Ghz and the Design 4G will be chugging along at 1.2 Ghz. With the 4G in the name we can expect to see it rocking the Now Network’s WiMAX speeds and those hoping for a kickstand will have to wait until more pictures appear.
This looks to be a high mid-range offering coming in slightly higher than the original EVO 4G and under the EVO 3D and should come at an affordable price, yet still have great performance and fast 4G speeds. Would you buy it?
[via Androidandme]

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Samsung Galaxy Y and Galaxy Y Pro Revealed [Video]

Two devices at the bottom of the price scale delivered to the public today via a specs list and press images are the Samsung Galaxy Y (Y for Young) and the Galaxy Y Pro. Something to note here is that Y for Young means those getting into the smartphone game or just those literally young of age – certainly this has nothing to do with Jay-Z who is also known as Young – keep that in mind. What you’re getting here are two lovely looking bottom-of-mid-range devices made by Samsung to bring people into the Android fold on their TouchWiz interface so they’ll love it so much they’ll never go back. Will the Y do it?

First there’s the Y (without the Pro). This device is as basic as Android gets – a 3-inch WVGA (320×240) resolution TFT LCD display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread (probably the smallest phone on the market with Gingerbread EVER), 2 megapixel camera on the back, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and a 1200 mAh battery. This device will support Samsung Hubs of all kinds, Swype keyboard out of the box, and everything else in the world that can be run with a 832MHz processor.
Then there’s the Galaxy Y Pro. Like we noted back in the post about the Galaxy M Pro, this device appears to be running a version of TouchWiz that looks very similar to what HTC has been using with Sense on the HTC ChaCha – aka the HTC Status Facebook phone.

From the same fellow that appears to have a couple other unreleased Samsung devices in his possession comes this very simple hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy Y Pro:



This Samsung Galaxy Y Pro is a lower cost version of the Galaxy M Pro, looking to have a smaller display and more than likely a relatively small processor in comparison. Other than that we know not just a whole lot about the Y Pro at the moment – BUT again you can look at it in the video above.

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Samsung Galaxy M Pro and Galaxy W Revealed [video]

There’s a whole lotta Samsung going on today, and it’s certainly not all up there in the clouds. What we just revealed not 10 minutes ago was a list of new Samsung devices that included the Galaxy R, W, M, Y, and of course S. A couple of these we already knew about, the rest we’re going through here one by one. In addition to the post you’re in right now exploring the Samsung Galaxy W, aka the Samsung Galaxy Wonder, a High-Tier device, you’re going to get a brief look at a device which you’ll quickly realize is a real oddity – the Samsung Galaxy M Pro.

First let’s talk about the Samsung Galaxy W, this is a device that’s coming out in the UK at first – we even got a hands-on look at the device courtesy of UK carrier Three earlier today – and will hopefully be making it’s way to the USA soon afterward. This candybar device runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, has a 1.4 GHz processor, a 3.7-inch WVGA 800×480 TFT LCD display, 14.4Mbps HSDPA capability, 5 megapixel camera on the back, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and a 1500 mAh battery inside. Social hub, Game hub, Music hub, Kies Air and more will be available inside.
In addition to the Three video from earlier today, you can see the Galaxy W in the terribly filmed video below:



Then there’s the Galaxy M Pro. This is Samsung’s first big Android QWERTY effort in a portrait mode device, this being what Samsung also calls a high-performance device at an economically sound price point. What you’ll notice right away (after seeing the lovely chicklet keyboard, physical Android menu buttons and middle joystick) is the software on the display showing the TouchWiz menu sitting up against the right side.

The Galaxy M Pro is tuned to business needs with a 9.97mm thin body, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 2.66-inch HVGA (480×320) TFT display, and a 1GHz processor. On the back you’ll find a 5 megapixel camera, the front has a VGA camera, inside there’s Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and a 1350 mAh battery to boot. This device will also be running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and will be filled with some neato apps like Cisco Mobile, Webex, and Sybase Afaria.
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HTC EVO 4G software update rolling out now

For the masses of HTC EVO 4G users out there you’ll be happy to know that starting yesterday, a software maintenance update has started rolling out for those lovely EVO’s of yours. You might want to head over and click the check for updates button in settings because it appears HTC has something waiting for you.

We all know the Gingerbread update caused a bit of problems that have mostly all been fixed, but this update should bring even more changes and help the overall user experience. A new maintenance update with version number 4.53.651.1 is now hitting handsets and should continue to rollout to everyone over the next week or two.
HTC EVO Software Update – 4.53.651.1
Enhancements/Fixes:
– Integrated voice recognition accuracy with voice search and voice-to-text
– Image size issue with contact transfer over bluetooth
– Images cut off in Picasa
– Group contacts not in alphabetical order
– Out of memory, Unable to send SMS
The extremely popular EVO 4G rocking WiMax that took the Now Network by storm is still alive, and kicking. I think I see more EVO 4G phones while out and around than anything else these days to be honest. For now the update is on the way and should hit devices shortly. As always if you don’t feel like waiting for it you can always manually update by going to Settings > About Phone > System Updates > HTC Software Update and then hit GO. If the update isn’t ready check back in a few hours or tomorrow as it should be landing any time now.

Device Specifications and Information

Device Info

Device Name : EVO 4G

Manufactuer : HTC

Carrier : Unknown

Announced Date : March 23, 2010

Release Date : June 04, 2010

Also Known As :

Display

• Screen Size : 4.30 Inch


• Resolution : 480x800


• Screen Type : TFT

Dimension & Weight

• Height : 4.80 Inch


• Width : 2.60 Inch


• Depth : 0.50 Inch


• Weight : 170 Grams

Battery & Power

• Battery Type:


• Lithium Ion

• Battery Capacity : 1500 mAh


• Talk Time : NA


• Stand By Time : 144 hours

Software

• Android OS:


• 2.3.x

• Audio Playback:


• AAC


• AAC+


• AMR


• MID


• MP3


• WMA

• Video Playback:


• h.263


• h.264 / AVC


• MPEG-4 (MP4)

• Messaging:


• SMS


• MMS

Hardware

CPU : Snapdragon

CPU Clock Speed : 1000 Mhz

Core : 1

Ram : 512 MB

Internal Storage : 1 GB

Front Facing Camera :

Camera Resolution :8 MP

• External Storage:


• MicroSD


• MicroSDHC

• Camera Features:


• Auto focus


• Flash


• 720p Video Recording

• Sensors:


• Accelerometer


• Ambient light


• Proximity

QWERTY :

Cellular Network

• Network Technology:


• CDMA

• CDMA Band:


• 800


• 1900

Device Connectivity

• Wi-Fi:


• 802.11b


• 802.11g


• 802.11n

• Bluetooth:


• Bluetooth 2.0

• Location Features:


• Compass


• GPS


• Cellular location


• Wi-Fi location

FM Radio :

[via Android Police]

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Price drop on the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer to $350

As the Transformer 2 is soon to arrive as early as next month, looks as if the price of original Eee Pad Transformer is being dropped to $350. Many of the online retailers out there still have it listed for its original price of $400 for the 16GB, and $470-$500 for the 32GB version. But Walmart has decided to offer the $50 discount for the 16GB model.
It seems logical that this discount is likely related to the fact that the Transformer 2 is soon to be shipped out. And there’s nothing wrong with that, as the Eee Pad is a great device, became very popular and still is. With its innovative form factor that incorporates an optional keyboard dock, it’s no wonder many searching for a great tablet were drawn to it. So since ASUS has continued to keep the first-generation Transformer up-to-date with Honeycomb, this deal is not something to be overlooked.

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Vizio 8 Inch Android Tablet First of its Kind to Get Hulu Plus

While we’re a bit disappointed that Hulu has yet to bring their services to tablets and Android devices other than phones, we can’t be mad that they’re at least trying. Today, we can scratch the “first tablet with Hulu Plus” milestone off the list as The Vizio 8 inch Android tablet has been added to the list of supported devices. It’s no Honeycomb tablet, but there it is anyway. If you’ve already gotten one of these to go along with your Vizio internet-connected TV (which should also have Hulu Plus) go ahead and grab from the Android market. (Market listing not yet updated to reflect the change.)

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Pictures of the HTC Bliss caught in the wild

As things ramp up for the debut of HTC’s fall 2011 lineup, it’s only natural that more HTC phones show up in the wild.  The latest phone to get exposed to the public is the HTC Bliss.  Verizon is expected to launch the HTC Bliss this fall as the first phone from HTC targeted directly at women.  We’re not sure how well that marketing plan will go over, but we’re certainly pleased with the look of the handset.   We’re expecting the European launch of the HTC Bliss to feature a variety of handset colors and we certainly wouldn’t be surprised if the phone made its debut on September 1^st in London.

The HTC Bliss is said to feature HTC Sense 3.5 while the handset’s size and looks are pretty close to those of the HTC Desire S. What do you think of the HTC Bliss?

Source: XDA.cn

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Sales of Samsung Galaxy S, S II banned by Netherlands judge in Apple patent case

The Rechtbank 's-Gravenhage (a Dutch court in the city of The Hague) today issued a formally Europe-wide preliminary injunction against Samsung's Galaxy S, Galaxy S II and Ace smartphones -- but not the Galaxy tablets -- at Apple's request. The decision follows a hearing held on August 10 and 11, 2011.
Let me clarify "formally Europe-wide" here:

• This relates to countries in which one particular European software patent (EP 2059868) is valid. (Formally it's a "device" patent, but it doesn't represent any innovation on the hardware side, so the nature of the invention is that of a software patent the way I define that term.) The injunction relates to the current version of those devices but would not cover future releases that may be designed in ways that don't infringe this particular patent.
  The status of that patent varies between different countries as this list shows. While the patent was originally designated to more than 30 member countries of the European Patent Organization (which is not an EU organization and also includes non-EU members such as Switzerland), there are many countries in which the application wasn't turned into a valid patent because Apple didn't make the necessary administrative effort and pick up the related costs. Those countries in which Apple didn't successfully pursue and complete a local registration include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Spain. Local registrations have apparently succeeded in Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK -- as well as the Netherlands, obviously.


• In legal terms, the order does not bind Samsung's Korean parent company -- only three different Samsung subsidiaries registered in the Netherlands -- with respect to other countries than the Netherlands. However, it is my understanding that Samsung's European logistics use the Netherlands as the primary hub. If Samsung's Korean parent company wants to exercise its freedom to ship into other European countries despite this injunction, it will have to reorganize its logistics chain in Europe accordingly.

The BBC quotes a statement from Samsung, which appears to be determined to modify its software in order to steer clear of the infringement identified by the court. Samsung vows to fight on against Apple and underscores that all of Apple's infringement allegations except for the one related to this particular patent were defeated.
Here's the official court order (in Dutch):
KG 11-0730 en 11-731 Apple - Samsung The decision was due on or before September 15. The court issued it well ahead of time. This gives Samsung even more time to rearrange its European logistics.
The decision will take effect in seven weeks, i.e., mid October. That is consistent with what the judge said at the hearing, and that date didn't change even though the decision was handed ahead of time. The court apparently has the expectation that Samsung should be able to modify its software in the meantime in order to steer clear of infringement.
Apple would now have a much more impactful decision in its hands if it had pursued the European registration of that patent more thoroughly. Also, Samsung may be able to work around that particular patent without a huge degradation of the usability of its devices because it appears to relate to the way users flip through the pictures in a photo gallery. However, regardless of how Samsung may be able to work around this decision in Europe, it's a severe blow for Android. In all likelihood, the winning patent is infringed by Android itself -- probably not the operating system per se, but by one or more of the applications that ship with Android and without which the usefulness of Android would be impaired in one particular area (photo viewing). Apple now has the first enforceable court decision in its hand (out of many lawsuits going on around the world) that finds Android to infringe an Apple patent.
At a first look it seems that the court has a skeptical perspective on the other two software patents asserted by Apple.

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