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January, 2011 Articles

Samsung Further Teases Galaxy S2 And More With Unpacked Update

by Rob Jackson on January 31st, 2011

Maybe my memory escapes me… but the last time I remember using their Samsung Unpacked promotional website was a LONG time ago. A friendly tipster (thanks Eric!) wrote in to let us know the site has been updated and it’s all about the Galaxy goodness we’ll be getting at MWC 2011. Two promotional videos tell [...]

BREAKING: LG Optimus 3D Both Plays And Records 3D Content

by Rob Jackson on January 31st, 2011

We showed you the first live pictures of the LG Optimus 3D this morning… before the phone had even been officially announced. And guess what? Now LG has gone public with news… and some ridiculously exciting details: Not only will the Optimus 3D play back 3D content without the need for the viewer to wear [...]

Things We Missed, You Shouldn’t [Jan. 31]

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 31st, 2011

More Android news we just couldn’t quite get around to. Bang it below for the goods on Notion Ink shipment delays, LG’s NFC payment plans, and Google’s search for in-house app developers. Droid-Life: HTC Droid Incredible running Honeycomb port, Verizon drops protection plan prices, and list of all rebate vs no rebate devices. Radio Shack [...]

Could this be Google’s Super Bowl Ad?

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

Super Bowl XLV is less than a week away, and while the the big show will feature the Green Bay Packers facing off against the Pittsburg Steelers, there is another event we always seem to watch for. No, I’m not talking about the as-of-lately ho-hum halftime shows, either. For whatever reason, the Super Bowl is [...]

[Deals] RadioShack Introduces “Fresh Phone February,” US Cellular Drops BOGO Valetine’s Day Deals

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

Because we don’t want you spending any more than you have to on your next Android phone, here is a rundown of some February deals that should provide some price breaks instead of breaking your bank. RadioShack is introducing a new program called “Fresh Phone February” that will give customers an instant, guaranteed $50 off [...]

Sony Ericsson ‘Vivaz 2′ to be Xperia Neo? Launching Alongside Xperia Arc and Play

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

The next generation of Sony’s Vivaz handsets most likely won’t be carrying the name any farther than some fading rumors, as new whispers from inside SE are suggesting the device first leaked not long ago will launch under the name Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo. This shouldn’t be too surprising. Though the handset seems to be [...]

DYZPlastic Previews Android Mini Collectible Series 02

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

The first round of these little suckers were real fan favorites, so DYZPlastic is back with Series 02 of their Android Mini Collectibles. The small vinyl toys feature various designs and decos from contributing artists, and this year’s bunch even includes a figure drawn up by Google themselves. That would be the above Greeneon, a [...]

Use Chrome? Love Android? Look Here.

by Rob Jackson on January 31st, 2011

If you’ve got all your gadgets Googled out, chances are you’re rockin’ an Android Phone and browsing the web with Google Chrome. Some of you may not know that your Android obsession can transcend mobile and land directly on your browser… and in your GMAIL! The folks over at ChromeSpot are helping you get your [...]

Long Tweets are Long: TweetDeck Introduces Deck.ly, Updates Android App

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

Twitter was designed to allow you to communicate your thoughts, feelings, and current status in 140 characters. That’s the whole point of  Twitter, right? Short, succinct communication. TweetDeck wants to turn that idea on its head with the introduction of Deck.ly, a service that has a name likening it to the many URL shortening services [...]

Quadriplegic Uses Swype to Set Fastest Hands-Free Typing World Record

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

We’ve already seen Swype lay claim to aiding in the setting of a new speed-texting world record, but would you believe the virtual keyboard also played a role in taking the record for fastest hands-free typing into new territory? In just 83.09 seconds, Hank Torres, a quadriplegic paralyzed from the shoulders down, was able to [...]

2 Million Galaxy Tabs Sold? Not Quite, Consumer Purchases Much Lower

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

Samsung has been known to fudge the reality of their sales figures a bit, quoting units shipped to retailers as units “sold.” This is nothing new or all that suspicious; the implication is that if retailers are buying up items like the Samsung Galaxy Tab at a rate of 2 million units in the first [...]

That NOOKcolor Honeycomb Port Shown Off on Video

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

Late last week we brought you word of a pretty non-functional version of Honeycomb user deeperblue of the xda-developers forums had ported over to the NOOKcolor. While even more progress has been made, it still needs some work. And don’t expect to put this on your NOOK just yet. We don’t know whether we should [...]

HTC Thunderbolt WILL Feature Mobile Hotspot at Launch

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

When we first obtained a copy of internal word that the HTC Thunderbolt would be capable of simultaneous voice and data over 3G, it was accompanied by notice that Mobile Hotspot functionality would not be included at launch. When Engadget got their hands on a revised version of the same notice the text was updated [...]

Google I/O Registration Opens for Previous Attendees

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

While Google I/O registration won’t open for everyone for another week or so, attendees of last year’s event are now receiving their go-ahead for pre-registration for the biggest Google event of the year. Those individuals registering early are even entitled to a special discounted rate, but space is limited for registration at that price. We’ve [...]

New Phone Already Feeling Old? You Can Thank Android’s Short Manufacturing Cycle

by Kevin Krause on January 31st, 2011

We all know the feeling. A new Android handset starts to be rumored. Eventually pictures and FCC filings for the device begin to leak out. Based on speculation it is called the next big thing, and when it finally launches it sells out in mass quantitates. A few weeks later a new Android handset shows [...]

HTC Inspire 4G Guide, Demo, Tutorials Uncovered

by Rob Jackson on January 31st, 2011

Are you twiddling your thumbs, waiting  for the HTC Inspire 4G to officially drop so you can pick it up? Members on our Inspire 4G Forums aren’t settling for thumb-twiddling… they’re scavenging around the web picking apart any piece of Inspire 4G goodness they can find. And check out the gem they found courtesy of [...]

Xperia Arc’s ANT+ Technology Will Integrate With Fitness Products [VIDEO]

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 31st, 2011

Sony Ericsson just took to YouTube with a video detailing ANT+ – a communication standard used to communicate with all sorts of fitness products such as pedometers, heart rate monitors, and more. It’s software based – so all of their products will get it sooner or later – and enables you to look at your [...]

Motorola Preps Epic-Looking XOOM Teaser for Super Bowl

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 31st, 2011

It’s Super Bowl week, folks, and you had to guess that – among the biggest carriers in the United States – Verizon and Motorola had something cooked up. They’ve chosen the Motorola XOOM, appropriately, and while they don’t show much of the tablet itself, they do a good job of getting the message across. The [...]

Nexus S Heads to Vodafone Germany

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 31st, 2011

The Samsung Nexus S is indeed heading to Vodafone, something we heard when the white version of the phone was leaked sometime last week. Vodafone’s German branch will be carrying the device, and we expect all of their European branches will at some point. We couldn’t find the coming soon page on Vodafone Germany’s site, [...]

Another Android-based Hardline Phone + Detachable Tablet

by Quentyn Kennemer on January 31st, 2011

Remember that Cisco Cius phone that doubled as an Android tablet for the business professional? Well this little guy out of Japan – called the Nakayo – doesn’t look nearly as cool, but it’s built on the same idea – your hardline phone (home or office) is Android-enabled, and the touchscreen doubles as a detachable [...]