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August, 2011 Articles

Samsung Announces LTE-ready Galaxy S II, Galaxy Tab 8.9 for IFA Unveiling

by Kevin Krause on August 29th, 2011

Samsung’s IFA lineup keeps growing with the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. Aside from the addition of the LTE radio, both devices feature an upgrade in processor clock speed with the inclusion of a 1.5GHz dual-core chipset. The Galaxy S II LTE, which we first saw [...]

HTC Holiday Pictured in the Wild with AT&T 4G LTE

by Kevin Krause on August 29th, 2011

The HTC Vigor isn’t the only upcoming LTE superphone from HTC showing its face on the internet. The HTC Holiday has been spied in the wild with pictures finding their way to Engadget. long with this pretty good look at the device rumored to feature a 4.5-inch qHD display and 1.2GHZ dual-core processor comes confirmation [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Poses for Pictured Debut

by Kevin Krause on August 29th, 2011

Should we be worried about the presence of the recognizable Android capacitive buttons seen in these first images of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7? Blurry-cam aside, what otherwise appears as a smaller version of the recent Galaxy Tab 10.1, the one small detail could mean a world of difference in terms of which OS the [...]

Amazon Free App Of The Day – Photo Enhance Pro

by Chris Chavez on August 27th, 2011

If it’s one thing that most Android devices need a little help with, it’s in the camera department. That’s why I wanted to let you guys know about Amazon’s free paid app of the day, Photo Enhance Pro. This photo editing app allows you to enhance and tweak your photos by boosting colors, increasing detail, [...]

R-Type Coming Soon to Android – Bringing Back Oldschool 16-bit Fun

by Chris Chavez on August 27th, 2011

Developer DotEmu is bringing back the old-school when they debut the 1987 hit, R-Type on the Android Market this September 12th. You may remember this retro 16-bit game from back in the day when it rocked the world with (then) cutting edge graphics and frantic side-scrolling shooter gameplay. The Android edition will pretty much be [...]

Let’sTalk Offering $50 Off All Verizon Handsets Until August 31st [Deals]

by Chris Chavez on August 26th, 2011

Online wireless retailer “LetsTalk” announced today that they will be offering $50 off any smartphone in Verizon Wireless’s lineup from now, through Wednesday, August 31st. The offer is only good when you sign up for a 2-year agreement and when use coupon code “bbafocf6″ during checkout. Say what you will about all the upcoming superphones [...]

Android Developers Spamming Their Apps in the Market [Rants]

by Chris Chavez on August 26th, 2011

Whether you’re an Android user or a developer, I’m sure we can all agree on 1 thing: the Android Market is far from perfect. I’m not talking about the UI or even how “open” it is (another topic for another time), I’m talking about things like this. CatNinjaFly. Or is it SuperNinjaCat? Or NinjaCatFly? It [...]

Galaxy S II Family Portrait Reaffirms September 9th Launch on Sprint [Rumors]

by Chris Chavez on August 26th, 2011

As Samsung prepares for complete U.S. domination with their family of revamped Galaxy S II’s, a newly leaked photo surfaced on the interwebs. I’ve always been one for gross speculation and conspiracy theories so I now present to you mine, on the launch date for the Epic Touch 4G on Sprint. So far, we’ve only [...]

Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Leaked For The Samsung Captivate

by Chris Chavez on August 26th, 2011

Back in June we saw Android 2.3.3 leak for the Samsung Captivate and the leaks just keep on coming. This time we have an official leaked build of Android 2.3.4 for the Cappy courtesy of Przekret over on XDA. I’m not going to tell you how to flash this (Odin) or even recommend that you [...]

First Images of the HTC Vigor Hit the Web

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

What do you get when you put the HTC Droid Incredible on a strict diet of protein shakes and bench presses? From the looks of it, the HTC Vigor, a device rumored to be Verizon’s next big 4G LTE contender. The stylings of the handset are definitely reminiscent of the Incredible and Incredible 2, but [...]

Sony S2 Launching as Sony Tablet P

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

A few new details have emerged about Sony’s upcoming tablet duo. After learning of the Sony Tablet S branding for their 9.4-inch slate, Engadget reveals that their dual-screened device headed for AT&T will be dubbed the Sony Tablet P. The Tablet P will include 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage,  and weigh in at a [...]

Samsung Mobile USA Shows Off Galaxy S II Email Functionality [VIDEO]

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

With the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S II for the US only days away, Samsung Mobile USA is ramping up their efforts to promote the handset, giving us a look at some of the features we can expect when the highly-anticipated phone finally launches in the coming weeks. In the above video demonstrating [...]

Leak Shows Pantech Breakout with Verizon 4G LTE

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

Yet another 4G LTE handset looks headed Verizon’s way in the form the Pantech Breakout, a modestly specced Gingerbread smartphone. With a 1GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, it’s no Droid Bionic, but it very well could be offered as somewhat of an entry-level LTE device. Pantech isn’t exactly known for their hardware (or for [...]

Samsung Galaxy S II Event Rescheduled as Hurricane Irene Presses on Towards NYC

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

We have been waiting what feels like decades for the official US unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S II, and thanks to a pesky weather event beyond any human control we will be waiting at least one day longer. The media event originally scheduled to take place in the New York City this Monday, August [...]

Could Amazon’s Android Tablets Cost ‘Hundreds Less’ than the iPad?

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

A New York Post article commenting on the recent $99 HP TouchPad craze points to price as a main reason why no tablet has been able to topple the iPad’s top ranking. Given that many have attempted to match the iPad’s $499 price tag without much success, the report mentions that Amazon may stand the best [...]

New Maintenance Update Headed to the HTC EVO 3D

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

Shortly after issuing the Android 2.3.4 update for the HTC EVO 3D, Sprint is firing out yet another maintenance update for the handset. The minor update lists two elements, the first a widget (HTCAddProgramWidget) and the second a bit more mysterious (SPCSCORP4G). It most likely is a fix or enhancement related to 4G support for corporate-level [...]

$299 Costco Droid Bionic Bundle Throws in Dock and Extra Battery, More

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

When the Droid Bionic launches, reports indicate that you can pick up the handset from Verizon for a hefty $299 after signing up for a two-year contract. Or you could really get your money’s worth and get the Bionic via Costco, where the handset will be offered for the same price but bundled with a [...]

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint Galaxy S II Models Revealed

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

After the tragic news broke yesterday that Verizon would not receive a Samsung Galaxy S II proper, a new image is revealing the look of the three versions of the handset slated to be unveiled on August 29th for the other major US carriers. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint variants of the Galaxy S II are [...]

More on Droid Bionic Battery Life, Pocket Detection Mode (Plus: New Render Shows Off Thickness)

by Kevin Krause on August 26th, 2011

If you feel something ominous on the horizon, no, it isn’t Hurricane Irene. It’s the Motorola DROID BIONIC, which should be launching within the next couple of weeks if these numerous leaks are any indication. (OK, it also might just be Hurricane Irene). Our anonymous source is back with an update on the handset’s battery [...]

FEMA Releases Android App Just in Time for Hurricane Irene

by Quentyn Kennemer on August 26th, 2011

Great timing, FEMA! The folks at FEMA have released an Android application that’ll help people during natural disasters while on the go. Interactive emergency kit checklists, Disaster Recovery Center locations, shelter locations, safety information during specific disasters and more are all available to you in this package. You’ll want to get this especially if you’re [...]