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With the launch of the much awaited Android 4.0 Ice cream sandwich operating environment for smartphones, the top mobile companies are cashing in on its hype by releasing their phones in the beaming market.
Okay, it’s not called that, it’s called the Android ThinkPad Tablet. But don’t you think ThinkTab is more catchy? Regardless of what it’s called, details of the new Lenovo Honeycomb Tablet have been leaked. And Lenovo looks to be catching the Android, and leaving Windows behind.
This is my next scored the scoop, and here’s a few specs to wet your whistle. The ThinkPad Commercial Media Tablet has what’s become the standard NVidia dual core Tegra 2 processor and a 10.1″ WVGA widescreen touchscreen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 display. Like the HTC Flyer, it’s going old school with capacitive stylus support, and as mentioned, runs Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). Additionally, it has all the usually accouterments including USB 2.0, microUSB, and even a full sized SD card shot.
But what’s really catching everyone’s attention is the optional slide in keyboard dock which transforms this Android tablet into a full fledged notebook. Clearly, Lenovo is looking to the business world for it’s niche market, but with Media in the title, you can bet it’s not going to be all work and no play. It should also make it quite attractive to the non mac college crowd. Look for it in July of 2011 for a price of $499.
Amazon is joining forces with Verizon to offer $25 to spend in the Amazon App Store for Android with the purchase of a Verizon Android Device. The promotion begins tomorrow and will run all week. The offer is valid only on Verizon phones including the HTC Thunderbolt, which Amazon recently dropped to $129.99 with a two year deal. The promotion will certainly drive traffic to it’s new AppStore but will also give a boost to Amazon’s Wireless portal and the Verizon 4G phone which has been cut in price more than once.
Amazon’s AppStore for Android has been rolling along like gangbusters. And although the eCommerce site hasn’t shared overall download figures yet, the fact that they’ve doubled apps to 7,500 since opening points to a brisk and successful launch. It is also launching several new services to augment it’s Android presence including Cloud Player, Amazon’s MP3 music service. Cloud Player differs from Apple iTunes in that users can store their music and other digital content in the Cloud and access it via streaming like their own personal Pandora.
But Amazon is also meeting some stiff resistance from wireless provider AT&T, which has set a policy to block third party app downloads on Android Devices. That makes it difficult for MaBell Android users to shop anywhere but the Android Market. Could this be considered and AntiTrust move? Nobody has really broached that yet, but AT&T is likely concerned about security in light of recent issues with malware piggybacking on existing apps from the Marketplace. However, with strict pricing models and an approval process similar to Apple’s, Amazon’s position is, they’ve got that covered.
Tweet If you’re following the scoreboard, last week we reported that Skype for Android had a vulnerability which allowed a third party to harvest a user’s data without their consent. Skype replied that they were taking action, but didn’t tell us what it was. Now we know. Skype has solved the issue for now by removing the ability of a hacker to do so. And there’s more …
We have had no reported examples of any 3rd party malicious application misusing information from the Skype directory on Android devices and will continue to monitor closely. Please rest assured that we do take your privacy and security very seriously and we sincerely apologize for any concern this issue may have caused.
So Skype assures that at this juncture, there has been no breach to warrant concern. But to be on the safe side, what that means is that Skype is going to put a pair of eyes on the situation to make sure of it. That’s a wise move. And in addition, Skype is adding 3G connectivity to the Skype for Android app worldwide, promising no issues with worldwide calling. A pretty high bar to set. With most exploits coming from outside the United States, it’ll pretty much be a full time job to not only balance keeping quality high via 3G, but to make sure the bad guys don’t find a way through in the process. Then again, that’s what all companies should be doing. So, it’s just a matter of if it’s important to them. And it look like by the action Skype is taking, that it is.
Tweet Now we have some great news, T-Mobile recently tweeted that the wait for gingerbread “wont be long” and that it was “coming soon”. Good news indeed.
There has been a few discussions about possible issues the G2x is facing. We reported about random reboots yesterday, but not all users are having that issue. My G2x has not rebooted once on its own. We also reported about LCD screen bleeding issues. Those might just be extreme cases, and I for one love the G2x. With recent news of root and even 1-click clockworkmod recovery, the other side of hardware is looking better and better. With T-Mobile announcing Gingerbread 2.3 coming soon, and the CyanogenMod 7 crew working hard to get the G2x on board. Things are moving right along. We are expecting CM7 Nightly builds any time now for the LG dual-core phone. Will you be flashing CM7, or waiting for stock Android 2.3 Gingerbread from T-Mobile and Google?
Tweet Earlier in the week we told you about the G2x getting 1-click-root and recovery and you can read about that here. The root method is a 1-click program that is as simple as it gets, but the flashing of clockworkmod recovery was a different story. It needed additional files and NvFlash. Now we have ClockworkMod Recovery for the G2x the easy way.
Now available in Rom Manager is a working recovery for both the G2x, and the Optimus 2x as they needed slightly different ones from what I’ve read. No more flashing with NvFlash or any difficult adb commands here. For those that don’t know, Rom Manager is basically the best. It is a UI overlay for things that are scary like flashing a recovery. It does it all for you, and even updates when needed. With a single click. So for those with a shiny new G2x, go and get Rom Manager from the market, free and Premium available. Then simply click “Flash ClockworkMod Recovery” and the menu will appear like the photo above, and choose your G2x, easy as cake. Only takes but a few seconds. Oh and I took that screenshot using LG’s screenshot feature on the G2x. Now all we need is some Gingerbread, or some CyanogenMod 7. Who wants to bet that CM7 comes first?
Tweet So how about a little smartphone battle between an Android 2.2 Froyo device and an Android 2.3 Gingerbread device? Thus we have for your viewing pleasure today a face off battle between the Motorola Atrix 4G and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. The two-part Motorola Atrix 4G vs. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc face off videos come our way courtesy of the guys over at Daily Mobile and by way of the Fun Love Tech YouTube page, with the first part delivering just over thirteen minutes and the second just over sixteen minutes. The Motorola Atrix 4G as said is a Froyo device with a metal housing and 4G connectivity wile the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is a Gingerbread handset is a plastic handset without 4G but is a lighter device weight wise. But the big question is how well do these two Android devices stand up against each other, will one come out on top, perhaps the Xperia Arc will win due to that Android Gingerbread, to the Atrix due to that 4G? Obviously I’m not going to spoil you enjoyment of the videos so I’ll stop right there and let you head on down to hit those play buttons, and of course feel free to let us now if you agree or disagree with the outcome by posting us a comment…enjoy.
The latest smartphone out of the HTC camp is of course the HTC Sensation, and currently HTC is doing the rounds of a few cities in the UK with their roadshow showing off their devices along with HTC Sense, and today we have a little video footage captured at that roadshow. The guys over at Android Central took a little trip to Manchester UK to visit the HTC roadshow and managed to get a little playtime with the new HTC Sensation and of course we have that footage for your viewing pleasure below. You are no doubt aware that the HTC Sensation comes sporting the latest Sense UI, HTC Sense 3.0, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread, although apparently the Sensation the guys got to play with had a pre-release firmware running. So rather than me waffle on about what goes on in the video, I’ll simply let you skip on down to hit that play button and check out the HTC Sensation in action at the HTC roadshow UK…enjoy.
T-Mobile today confirmed the upcoming Android 2.3 update for LG G2x. Telecom operator insisted that it won’t take long for the update, which seems normal as the device comes with stock Android version. It would be interesting to see if LG can push the update before the CyanogenMod team releases a stable version of their ROM for the device. G2x, which is a rock solid Android device, lacks in the software department as it comes with Android 2.2 on-board, and the upcoming Android 2.3 will surely make more consumers want the device.
Tweet Ah. How great it was this week to be able to take a breath and not have as much Android app news to cover. The Android Market is already bursting at the seems with options, but the apps on apps on apps pace of what’s joining the ranks was becoming increasingly difficult to track. Of course, you want as many app options as possible, so maybe that’s not so good after all? Whatever the case, there were some new editions to the Android Market and a couple changes to some familiar faces that you ought to see. Androinica.com presents a weekly round-up of the best Android apps and even a slow news week or holiday weekend won’t keep us from scouring the market to find some recommendations for you. This week’s theme is Location lockdown and NFL lockout because we have a couple of location-aware apps and a new offering from the NFL. Here’s Apps Alert #57.
Bump 2.0
Android 2.1 or higher required
Bump is known for wirelessly sharing data between two phones. The latest version of the app, Android phones can bump to exchange, photos, contacts, app recommendations, and info. However, you no longer need to be within the same room to exchange that information. Users can send batch files, see the past history of shared data, get notifications of new files, and send information to past people you have bumped with. So you can meet someone at a conference, establish a connection, and continue to bump even when you’re back in your home cities.
Location Cache Viewer
Android 2.0 or higher required Rooted phones only
There was a big stink this week because the iPhone is secretly tracking every user’s move and storing it in an unencrypted file. That immediately led to “OMG, what about Android?” posts, even though Google explicity tells users that it’s tracking their data and provides an option to not consent to sharing the information. One cool thing did come out of the latest non-controversy, controversy: Location Cache Viewer, an app for rooted phones that visualizes the location data. Cache Viewer maps out the cell towers and Wi-Fi access points that you have visited since your last data wipe and plots it over a Google Map. Users can even tap on a specific access point and see the date and time they were at that location. There’s not much else to see here, but if you want to see where you’ve been – or snoop on a loved one who is rooted – here’s one way to do it.
NFL ’11 Lite
Android 1.6 or higher required Premium version available but stick with Lite version
The NFL lockout makes the 2011 NFL season look less likely to occur with each passing day. But since the NFL is still hosting a draft without securing a new CBA, and ESPN insists on promoting the thing like nothing’s wrong, and you’re probably going to be wasting away in front of the screen as Mel Kiper and Todd McShay debate Cam Newton’s work ethic, why not have an app to get you through it all? The NFL 2011 Android app is a great draft companion. It features a quick rundown of the top 62 draft prospects, combine results, profiles and analysis of players, and news about prospects and team comments. NFL 2011 highlights what positions teams most need to address, and offers an Alerts function that notifies fans whenever a certain team makes a selection. Turn on for just your team or all 32 franchises, but try not to throw your Android phone across the room when you’re not pleased with your team’s pick (I’m looking at you, Jets fans!)
Kernel Manager (Free Lite, Pro $3.99)
Android 2.0 or higher required Rooted phones only
One of the best things about having full root access to an Android phone is that you can load unique apps, custom ROM’s, and Flash kernels that can optimize performance on your phone. But perusing through XDA to find kernels and load them on your phone can be time consuming, so Team Win developed Kernel Manager to alleviate some of the hassle. Kernel Manager is “like ROM Manager, but for kernels,” allowing users to browse a list of kernels available for their phone. The app lists the name, author, Android flavor (AOSP, CM, Sense, etc.) and download totals, then provides an ability to download and flash the kernel directly from their phone. Users can then rate the stability and performance, which helps informs other Android users of which kernel is worth loading. The app supports a number of phones, and pro users can even filter through the list to see only a certain type of kernel. That option will set-up you back only $3.99 and it will also remove the ads in the app.
CNN App for Android phones
Android 2.1 or higher required This is CNN…for Android. The official CNN Android app has finally arrived, freeing users from the crappy third-party “apps” that were really just wrappers or poorly designed. After conquering the Android Honeycomb space with its tablet edition, CNN has refocused efforts on a phone app that performs fairly well. The Headlines section looks excellent and provides top stories with links to photos, videos, and text news reports. Users can also filter according to topic (World, U.S., Tech, Entertainment, etc.), or browse through the Radio and Video section to hear/see short news clips. The “social news” trend also comes into play as CNN includes features for iReport clips, a list of assignments that viewers can participate in, and a way to submit photos or videos from their phone for inclusion in CNN reports. Download this app to get your news fix, and turn on the 4×1 widget or Breaking News notifications options to get it even sooner.
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