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December, 2011 Articles

Sonic CD Speeds Into The Android Market – Now Available for Download

by Chris Chavez on December 14th, 2011

Not sure what these other sites are talking about but the old-school hit, Sonic CD is officially available in the Android Market from Sega of America. Widely considered one of the greatest Sonic games in its history, you know — before our little blue hero went all “3D” on us — Sonic CD features the [...]

White Motorola DROID RAZR Pictured In The Wild – Galaxy Who?

by Chris Chavez on December 14th, 2011

It was barely announced a few hours ago that Motorola would be launching their all new white Droid Razr tomorrow on “Nexus Thursday” and the device has already appeared in a few images, giving you guys a better idea of what to expect.    The new Razr isn’t your typical “white” version, featuring only a [...]

World Famous MIUI Lockscreen Comes To The Android Market – MiLocker Now Available For Download

by Chris Chavez on December 14th, 2011

Alright, I’m willing to accept the fact that not everyone has taken a liking to MIUI, my personal favorite custom Android ROM. That’s fine. Some people hate chocolate. Or Oreos. Even kittens. I understand that. But if it’s one thing I think we can all agree on — in the words of the great Kanye [...]

OFFICIAL: Samsung Galaxy Nexus Available from Verizon Dec. 15 for $299

by Kevin Krause on December 14th, 2011

Pop the champagne, boys and girls. The moment we have speculated over for what seems like eternity is finally here. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be available from Verizon Wireless tomorrow, December 15th, for $299 on a two-year contract. With little left to say, let’s just say we’re glad the moment has arrived, at last. [...]

Google Translate Updated with Handwriting Recognition

by Kevin Krause on December 14th, 2011

Google Translate is a great tool for deciphering foreign languages on the go, and it’s getting better. With the addition of handwriting recognition in a new update, users now have the benefit of translating languages with characters not typically found on an English keyboard, such as Japanese and Chinese. Those two languages are joined by [...]

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Receives Pre-launch Update to Android 4.0.2

by Kevin Krause on December 14th, 2011

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is still hanging in no man’s land between its unveiling by Google and a final launch on Verizon, but when that day does come new buyers of the world’s first Ice Cream Sandwich handset can expect an update to hit the device shortly after powering up for the first time. The [...]

Verizon Continues to Expand 4G LTE Network with New Locations Going Live December 15th

by Kevin Krause on December 14th, 2011

Verizon is continuing its push to blanket the United States in warm, fuzzy 4G LTE coverage. As of tomorrow, Verizon will expand into even more territories and expand its coverage in even more. The latest additions bring Verizon’s LTE market total to 190, providing high-speed 4G access to more than 200 million Americans. The new [...]

Carrier IQ Now the Subject of a Federal Investigation

by Kevin Krause on December 14th, 2011

According to a report out of The Washington Post, a federal probe has been launched to investigate the work of Carrier IQ, its software, and how it handles the data it collects. Executive from Carrier IQ have met with both the FTC and FCC, stating through representative Mira Woods, “we are complying with all investigations [...]

Google+ Update Brings Hangouts to Your Smartphone

by Kevin Krause on December 14th, 2011

Google is making a slew of updates to the Hangouts portion of Google+, making it easier to initiate a hangout with friends and opening Hangouts On Air to more and more users. Along with the push comes an updated version of the Google+ app for Android, which allows you to initiate a Hangout directly from [...]

LG Officially Announces Prada 3.0 with Android

by Kevin Krause on December 14th, 2011

LG has made official their latest collaboration with Prada. The LG Prada 3.0 seeks to bring the “best in style and substance,” combining a sleek design with a dual-core processor and dual-channel RAM to get the most out of its Android Gingerbread operating system. The Prada 3.0 features a 4.3-inch Noca Plus display, 8GB of [...]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Simulator Goes Live on Verizon Website

by Kevin Krause on December 14th, 2011

We are still waiting for any official word of the release of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, but signs continue to suggest it could be soon. While we haven’t heard much to suggest the phone won’t launch tomorrow, December 15th (other than a few indications that it could actually hit shelves the following day), [...]

Happy Holidroid Contest: Photo Challenge

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 14th, 2011

If you’re unsure what this whole “Holidroid Contest” thing is all about, be prepared to get excited. From November 24th through December 25th, Phandroid is giving away a Kindle Fire every single day along with other great prizes like the Galaxy Nexus Galaxy Tabs, JAMBOX, SmarTouch Gloves, Android Phones, Android T-Shirts, Seidio Vouchers and more. Read our announcement post for details. [...]

Verizon Releases Official Statement Regarding Galaxy Nexus, But It Doesn’t Get Us Off of Square One

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 14th, 2011

So Verizon has finally communicated regarding the Galaxy Nexus launch. Android & Me got a statement from the folks at Big Red stating that the device is still on track to launch this year and that they will indeed be issuing a press release to announce availability (which kills my quiet launch theory). There’s just [...]

More Galaxy Nexus Shipments Arriving at Stores for Expected December 15th Launch [Photo]

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 14th, 2011

Although Verizon’s been as quiet on the Galaxy Nexus launch as they’ve ever been about a device launch, our sources are still telling us that Verizon is certainly expected to launch the phone tomorrow. We’ve heard that one before, I know. But our source is receiving more supplemental shipments and says a launch is definite. [...]

Featured Video of the Day: Camera Battle between HTC Amaze 4G and iPhone 4S [Sponsored Post]

by Kevin Krause on December 14th, 2011

Apple made a pretty big deal out of the camera on their iPhone 4S, but can it win a head-to-head battle with the HTC Amaze 4G? And we aren’t just talking a sheer spec comparison. Even if we were the Amaze 4G’s 8MP camera still boasts several features that offer a unique advantage over the [...]

T-Mobile’s White Samsung Galaxy S II Now Available Online for $230

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 14th, 2011

Following news that the T-Mobile Galaxy S II would be getting a software upgrade to add WiFi calling, the white version of that very phone is  now available online (or through telesales and customer care). It’s a 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus gem with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and HSPA+ radios. It can be yours [...]

Verizon Wireless Announces White DROID RAZR for December 15th [Awkwardness]

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 14th, 2011

Well Verizon is definitely set to launch something on December 15th. So exciting, isn’t it? It’s the white DROID RAZR! The 4.3 inch dual-core smartphone that’s too dangerous to fall into the wrong hands. It’s $300 on contract, or $200 if you buy it alongside the DROID Xyboard. And with that, I’ll just point you [...]

Microsoft Lync 2010 Now Available for Android

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 14th, 2011

Microsoft has released Microsoft Lync 2010 for Android. The free application enables users to communicate with their job’s Lync server on the go, giving users access to instant messaging, remote secure conference calling and more that their IT department enables them to do. And for those of you guys in the IT department, remote device [...]

T-Mobile Galaxy S II Software Upgrade Goes Out Today

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 14th, 2011

The HTC Amaze 4G isn’t the only T-Mobile Android phone getting some upgrade love. The Samsung Galaxy S II is also getting an upgrade over the air and via Kies Mini. Like the Amaze 4G’s upgrade it’s also getting WiFi calling and numerous fixes and enhancements for battery and caller ID features. Be on the [...]

Plants vs Zombies and Peggle Finally in the Android Market for $3 Each

by Quentyn Kennemer on December 14th, 2011

Plants vs Zombies and Peggle, two great games from Popcap and EA, have been available via the Amazon Appstore for quite some time but unless they could get it for free with Amazon’s Free Paid App of the Day promo most weren’t ready to buy it outside of the Android market. If you’re one of [...]