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Friday, February 11, 2011
WiFi Only Motorola Xoom Passes Through FCC, Dubai Shows Off A Silver GSM Model
Tapjoy To Bring First Ever “Pay-Per-Action” App Distribution Service
More specifically, the new service will allow developers to reward the end user for completing a certain action within that application. It could be completing a full tutorial, reaching a specific level on a game, or any other detailed action the developer would like. The Pay-Per-Action model is said to deliver a higher return on investment as it tracks users’ actions, guaranteeing a high level of value both for the developer and the user.
In addition, Tapjoy has teamed up with Apsalar, which is a mobile behavioral analytics company. With the assistance of Apsalar’s software, advertisers or developers can better pin point and decipher conversion funnels in one or more applications. Not a bad market to corner if you ask us. The Pay-Per-Action SDK is bonded with Apsalar’s analytics platform. It allows for grouping similar users together based on their patterns and user behaviors, thus making it effective for developers and advertisers to monetize on. After all, it all comes down to the user experience right? Well, this will be one method of improving just that. Let us know what you think of it all in the comments below.
Fascinate Sees a Leaked, Rooted Froyo in EB01
If you live in the US and you have a Galaxy S phone, I know what’s on your mind: “When am I getting Froyo?” If it’s any comfort, several of us here at TalkAndroid are right there in the same boat with you. We reported recently that my Epic 4G may get Froyo soon, but for those of you with a Verizon Fascinate, you may have some options available to you via a recent leak. Android Central is reporting that a rooted, leaked version of Froyo is available, so if you’ve been looking for an option, hit the source link to read all about it.
Android 3.0 Honeycomb Music Player Brought To You By XDA
Remember that post where we told you that we could expect Google would be bringing us some features of honeycomb to our smartphones? Yeah, well this has nothing to do with that, sort of. What I mean is, those features for the time being aren’t being brought to us by Google, but by none other than the folks over at XDA. Check out this Honeycomb music player brought to you by XDA member JaJsemMatty. At first glance, it looks a little plain Jane for me, but the functionality seems a bit promising. It appears as though there are some options for streaming audio with a hint of a possibility of caching music for later playback. In addition, there is a search function for any song utilizing the long press method. Check out the full thread here for more details and to check out some awesome screen shots courtesy of our friends over at Android Community.
Nokia Considering Next OS: MeeGo, Android, or Windows 7
Whichever choice they make, Nokia throwing in with either Android or WP7 will greatly bolster the marketshare of the favored company, so tomorrow’s announcement will be a big one. And we’ll be sure and let you know as soon as we hear anything.
Google’s Android OS Could Bring In $1.3 Billion In Mobile Ads in 2012
Remember back in ‘08 when Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s CEO, dismissed Googl’s Android OS, stating that he believed that “building it was financially unsound for Google”? Man, he’s gotta be biting his tongue right about now. Well, even we have to admit, at first the business model for Android did sound a little…odd, being there was no foreseeable revenue, initially. But then again, who are we to question the successful search giant? However, the question does still remain, how is Google making money from Android? Well, ad revenue, duh. You know, those little annoying ads that pop up on your mobile device? Yep, they are there for a reason.
In 2010, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said Google generated $850 million in mobile ads for the year in 2010 and predicts that the OS could reap $1.3 billion in mobile ads by 2012. That’s pretty hefty if you ask us. In an article at eWeek, Munster stated “Android accounted for $130 million of this total, good for $5.90 average revenue per user (ARPU). For perspective, Google’s advertising totaled $25.77 ARPU, while its Web search engine accounted for $18.85 a head.” He also went on to say “Looking forward, Google could have an average of 133 million Android users by 2012, each generating $9.85 per year on advertising, meaning Android would kick in $1.3 billion to the company’s ad revenues.” I don’t know about Mr. Ballmer, but this certainly sounds promising for Google and future Android users. And we know, by a statement made by Eric Schmidt, the company’s long term goal is to hit 1 billion users. That’s not completely out of reach. One billion users at $9.85 per user? The results could be exponential!
In my opinion, it’s obvious Android is definitely headed in that direction. Recently, in Q4 of 2010 Android surpassed Symbian sales by a little more than 2%. And it’s expected that this trend will only continue. I suppose that is great news for those of us who report on the Android operating system. Here’s to the upcoming year in Android and to the many many breakthroughs we’ll see Android claim. Don’t forget to let us know what your thoughts are in the comments below.
Samsung Gem Arrives on Alltel
As a CDMA device, I wouldn’t be too surprised to see it land on Sprint or Verizon, but no word has been given to that effect yet. If it’s going to wind up anywhere else, I expect we’ll know next week at Mobile World Congress. In the meantime, you will find the Samsung Gem available through Alltel Wireless, free after a $50 mail-in rebate. Full press release below.
Alltel Wireless launches latest generation Android smartphone – The Samsung Gem™
February 10, 2011
More applications and additional features from Android touch screen phone free at Alltel
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Alltel Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. 1 today announced the availability of a new smartphone, the Samsung Gem™. . In addition to all the features you look for on an Android device and the large LCD touch display that brings it all to life, the Samsung Gem also offers new features and additional applications designed to give Alltel customers a premium Android experience.
The Samsung Gem comes equipped with Android 2.1 and provides built-in Google mobile services including Google Search™ and Google Maps™ with turn-by-turn GPS navigation. The Google™ user interface applications also allow customers to integrate their Outlook, Facebook and Gmail contacts, putting everything right where they need it on the large touch screen.
“Alltel Wireless is proud to add this advanced and versatile smartphone to our Android lineup,” said Scott Moody, Alltel Wireless Vice President of Products and Services. “The Samsung Gem offers our customers a premium smartphone experience at a great price. The Samsung Gem is now free after a $50 mail in rebate at Alltel Wireless.”
For people who like to keep in touch with their friends, the Samsung Gem also features one-touch direct-to-social site photo posting, allowing users to conveniently post photos, messages or e-mails to their favorite social network sites with a simple touch. The 3.2 megapixel camera gives customers the ability to catch every moment through phone or video.
In addition to the advanced touchscreen display, Samsung Gem users will text, picture and video message with the Swype virtual keyboard, an innovative system that allows you to simply slide your finger from key to key, only raising it in between words. Consumers will also be able to drag and drop various widgets and icons to personalize their own unique screen.
Additional Samsung Gem key features include:
- The smartphone is also Wi-Fi enabled, giving customers two ways to connect to the Internet – through Alltel’s fast 3G wireless network or through any available Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Bluetooth® wireless technology for a hands-free experience or to easily transfer data to a computer.
The Samsung Gem is available at Alltel Wireless for free after a $50 mail in rebate and a two year service agreement.
Alltel Wireless continues to be an industry leader, providing customers most recently with “Best Value Unlimited Plans” which offer the most affordable and flexible options for those who love to talk and remain connected. Alltel Wireless also provides customers its exclusive “My Circle” feature – unlimited calling to and from any 5, 15 or 25 numbers on any network and unlimited text to their circle on select plans – as well as the innovative “Free Fridays” feature, where all calls on Friday are free on select plans.
About Alltel Wireless
Allied Wireless Communications Corporation (AWCC), doing business as Alltel Wireless, is a wireless telecommunications provider serving customers in six states. Headquartered in Little Rock, AR., AWCC is a subsidiary of Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI). For more information, visit www.alltel.com or www.awcc.com.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
1 Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q3 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports
HTC reveals the HTC Wildfire 2 in Promo video
In a video by HTC about their “Innovation” campaign, we see a phone that nobody has really seen before, which bears a strong resemblance to the HTC Wildfire. The currently “unknown” device only shows its head for a couple of seconds, but as seen above, its enough to grab a good screenshot to have a closer look at. maybe we’ll hear more about this device at MWC starting on Feb. 13th, or maybe not. If we do, it may just be the HTC Wildfire 2, maybe Wildfire HD, Wildfire Pro, who knows.
Tell us what you think after watching the video below.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Samsung D980 Duos – Unlocked Dual Sim TriBand Cellular Phone – 5MP Camera, Touchscreen, FM Radio – International Version with No Warranty (Black)
- TFT resistive touchscreen
- 1000 entries, Photocall
- microSD (TransFlash),up to 2 GB supported
- Dual SIM (both tri-band, GPRS, EDGE)
- MP3/AAC+/MPEG4 player
Price: $ 299.99
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