Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Google Experienced Short Outage Across Multiple Services

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The internet felt as if it had died moments ago, as almost all of Google's services seemed to have experienced an outage. The outage only lasted a couple of minutes at most, but Gmail, Voice, Reader, Google+, YouTube, etc. were all down.

Hopefully, you all survived. There may have been a minor freakout happening over at DL HQ…

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AT&T and T-Mobile Sharing Network Bandwith to Help After Hurricane Sandy

AT&T and T Mobile Sharing Network Bandwith to Help After Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy might finally be clearing up, but the destruction left in her wake is just now starting to be assessed. Millions are without power at this moment and everyone is trying to check to make sure their loved ones are OK. Sandy didn't ease up on our precious cell towers, so to shoulder the load of all those calls,

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Wednesday Poll: What Would It Take to Get You to Buy the LG Nexus 4?

Nexus 4 LG Wednesday Poll: What Would It Take to Get You to Buy the LG Nexus 4?

On Monday, after Google announced the LG Nexus 4, we asked the DL community if they were ready to buy one. Almost 70% of readers said "No" for a variety of reasons. The lack of LTE came up quite a bit, the lack of removable storage and the limited internal storage were there as well. Most of you are Verizon customers, so the fact that the phone won't work on their network was also a big negative.

If there was something that you could definitively change though, that would get you to pull the trigger, what would it be? Would it need to be subsidized on Verizon? What if it had LTE, but was only available on AT&T? You tell me.

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Upload Your Photo Sphere Images With Google Maps and Share With The World

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Much as we assumed yesterday and heard rumors of, after taking a Photo Sphere image on your Android

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Video: Hands-on With Photo Sphere and Camera App From Android 4.2

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Today, we posted up the

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Wikipad Gaming Tablet Launch Delayed, No New Date Given

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For those waiting to get their hands on the gaming tablet known as the Wikipad, you're going to be waiting a bit longer according to a press release from their development team. Launch was scheduled for today, but Wikipad has contacted their

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Nexus 4 heading to O2 UK in November

There's not much to go off of with this story, but O2 has just

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Samsung Smart Dock turns your smartphone into a desktop

We already know that Android is on the path to taking over desktops and laptops, and this new Smart Dock accessory from Samsung proves that point. The Galaxy Smart Dock allows your phone to provide a desktop experience by connecting an HD monitor, external storage device, and USB keyboard and mouse.

The $99 dock features three USB ports, one HDMI port, and 3.5 mm stereo out. This specific dock was designed for the Galaxy Note II, but it appears to also work with the Galaxy S III. We just got a couple Galaxy Note IIs in house to play around with, so we will be sure to pick up this dock and let you know how it performs.

As cool as this dock is, the latest smartphones running Android 4.2 should be able to connect to most devices without wires. The Nexus 4 for example rest on its wireless charging station, send video to a Miracast-enabled

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Giveaway: Leave a comment and win an ASUS Nexus 7 to play Zombie Driver THD

Happy Halloween. To celebrate the release of Zombie Driver THD we have teamed up with NVIDIA to give away a couple Tegra 3-powered tablets. Zombie Driver THD is the mobile version of the classic PC game Zombie Driver, which has been designed with touch controls in mind. This bloody racer includes multiple gameplay modes and lets you drive a wide range of vehicles to smash everything and every zombie that is in your way.

The Trailer

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Top 4 US pre-paid wireless plans for the Nexus 4

Regular readers of the site will know that we are huge fans of pre-paid wireless service, and the recent launch of the Nexus 4 has brought a new level of attention for these cheaper plans. We recently covered the best pre-paid plans for Android phones, but we thought the guide should be updated from a Nexus point of view. Read on for our top picks and let us know which service provider you plan on using.

The Nexus 4 is sold unlocked and is GSM/HSPA+ compatible so it will operate on more than 200 network providers worldwide, including AT&T and T-Mobile in the US. The Nexus 4 supports networks up to 4G HSPA+ 42Mbps, which happens to be offered by T-Mobile, the official Nexus 4 launch partner. AT&T's 4G HSPA+ network only supports max speeds of 21 Mbps.

1. T-Mobile Monthly 4G

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Summary: T-Mobile Monthly 4G is our top pick since they offer the cheapest pre-paid plans. Their basic $30 plan includes up to 5GB of full-speed 4G HSPA+ data, but it is only limited to 100 minutes talk time. Many people grab this cheap plan and then use Groove IP to place VOIP calls and save their minutes.

Network:

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Top 10 Android game releases this week: Need for Speed, Chrono Trigger, Family Feud

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Carphone Warehouse leaks pre-order page for Nexus 4, reveals Gesture Typing, 360 camera, Oct. 30 release

In a move that is sure to upset Google, online retailer Carphone Warehouse has leaked a pre-order page for the often-rumored Nexus 4. It feels like we already know everything about this device, but this new product listing includes a few minor details we've never seen before. Best of all, the site says the highly anticipated device will be released on October 30.

Confirmed specs include Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, 4.7-inch

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Samsung Nexus 10 quick start guide leaked?

There have been no shortages of rumors when it comes to what Google will unveil at its Android event scheduled for this coming Monday. At this point we're expecting lowered prices on the Nexus 7, a new 3G enabled Nexus 7, the LG Nexus 4 and quite possibly a 10-inch tablet manufactured by Samsung known only as the Nexus 10. Today, we got our first real solid leak on the Nexus 10 in the form of a quick start guide from Korean site Seeko.

According to the quick start guide, the Nexus 10 will look nothing like the Nexus 7 and more like the Galaxy Note 10.1. Which doesn't bode well for build quality. The design renders in the book seem to indicate a more rounded slab, with some sort of strip across the back where the camera is housed. There's also a Nexus logo that looks identical to the one on the Nexus 7, and the one rumored to grace the back of the Nexus 4, as well as a Samsung logo.

Unfortunately the quick start guide doesn't tell us anything specs wise (no mention of that 2560×1600 display), but it does show that the Nexus 10 will feature a micro USB port, micro HDMI port, charging port, headphone jack, front- and rear-facing cameras and a notification LED.

There's no way to tell if this Nexus 10 quick start guide is real or not, but if a 10-inch tablet is set to be revealed by Google this coming Monday, it would make sense for them to already be in production. Still, don't take this as fact quite yet. If it is real, we will most definitely be buying one. How about you?

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3G-Packed Nexus 7 Strolls Through FCC, Launch Coming In Time for Google’s Event?

Capture3 3G Packed Nexus 7 Strolls Through FCC, Launch Coming In Time for Google's Event?

According to the FCC website, we have a confirmed

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Halloween Edition “Werewolf” Android Mini Will Be Mine, Goes On Sale Oct. 30

Werewolf Android Mini Halloween Edition

If you read our site, you know we

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T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note 2 Has Hidden LTE Support, Could Be Utilized After Future Update

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The Galaxy Note 2 is poised to take over America and each carrier wants to make their device as good, if not better than the others. An interesting look into the guts of the T-Mobile Note 2 however, showed that the hardware is there for LTE support. The AT&T and T-Mobile versions are pretty much similar, except for the fact that one carrier has many LTE markets and one has none.

T-Mobile plans to reach more than 200 million Americans with LTE by the end of 2013. The Galaxy Note II will not automatically access T-Mobile's LTE network. We will share more information on how and when the Galaxy Note II will support T-Mobile's upcoming LTE network when the network is available.

Certainly hopeful on T-Mobile's part from the sounds of it. When T-Mo's LTE does go live this will require a system update to activate, but the network has to be there first. We hope they get in gear and get that network going sooner rather than later.

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Picture Password Lockscreen for Android, Forget the Pins and Pass Codes

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For those looking to find an alternative to the stock lockscreen options found on Android, check out Picture Password. Based loosely on the same idea as the Windows 8 lockscreens, you have an image and can choose specifics points on the image to touch or draw on to unlock the device. It's new, so you won't find any music controls or widget support, but maybe that will come down the road. For now, it's something new and interesting.

You can grab it on Google Play or find out more info from the forum page through the via.

Play Link

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Cheers Chris and Bernard!

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Verizon Targets November 29 as Launch Day for Galaxy Note 2

Verizon Targets November 29 as Launch Day for Galaxy Note 2

Big Red announced pre-orders this morning for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, yet would only go as far as "coming weeks" for a launch date or for when customers could expect to see those pre-orders. When you checked out during the pre-order process, an expected shipping date of November 27 was mentioned, so the screenshot above which pegs November 29 as the official launch certainly makes sense. We should also point out that a number of well-placed readers have mentioned November 29 as the launch date for the Note 2 on Verizon in the comments of a variety of our posts, but we wanted to share this to help back up those claims.

Assuming nothing bad happens over the next few weeks, I'd say the 29th of November is the big day. Can you patiently wait a month?

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Quickly Sharing Personal Sex Tapes, a Fundamental Feature of the Galaxy S3

You only say that cause shes not your wife. When you've been married for a while, there is no more excitement. Come on, be serious…..Judging by the kids age, they must have been married at least 10 years, and at that point, there is nothing interesting about your wife anymore.

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Sprint Galaxy S III Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update available now

The race to be the first US carrier to update their Galaxy S III to Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, is officially over. As of this morning, Sprint was the first to cross the finish line in offering the latest major Android update to S III users on their network.

Not long ago, Samsung released a statement telling US Galaxy S III users to expect an update to Android 4.1.1 in the coming months. In the past, that meant you had at least a month to wait — if not closer to three or four. But here we are, just one week after Samsung's announcement, and Sprint is already sending out the update to Jelly Bean to S III users everywhere.

Android 4.1.1 for the Sprint Galaxy S III will include access to Google Now, expandable notifications, Android Beam, automatic widget resizing, camera enhancements and more. Of course it won't be stock Jelly Bean, but Samsung has added some useful features in the latest version of Touchwiz.

No word yet on when we can expect Jelly Bean to hit other carrier-branded devices. We'll be keeping an eye out. Sprint S III users, have you received the update yet? First impressions?

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3G Nexus 7 passes through the FCC, just in time for Oct. 29

Want some substantial evidence that Google will be releasing a Nexus 7 equipped with 3G next Monday? Look no further than a trusty FCC filing detailing the device.

Labeled as the ME370TG (the WiFi only Nexus 7 was labeled ME370T), the Nexus 7 with 3G radios has just passed through the FCC, tagged with a certification date of October 29, the date of Google's Android event in New York City.

We've been expecting Google to unveil a 3G enabled Nexus 7 at its Android event for quite some time now. This filing with the FCC all but finally confirms the device's existence. Of course it's not official until it's official, but we throughly expect the Nexus 7 3G to be real. Only four more days until we know for sure.

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nexus 7 3G fcc label 75x75 3G Nexus 7 passes through the FCC, just in time for Oct. 29

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AT&T announces Sony XPERIA TL launch date, price

The XPERIA TL is the latest flagship Android phone from Sony. We've know for a while that the device was destined to show up on AT&T's network this fall, and now we've finally received official launch details from the carrier. The Sony XPERIA TL will be available online and in AT&T stores starting on November 2 for $99.99 with a two-year contract. AT&T has not announced the subsidized price of the XPERIA TL, but we can assume it will be somewhere between $400 and $500.

Specs on the Sony XPERIA TL include a 4.55-inch 1280×720 display, 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm S4 processor, 1GB of RAM, microSD card slot, 13 megapixel rear camera with 1080p video capture, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, NFC, LTE, WiFi a/b/g/n and a 1850 mAh battery. Unfortunately, the impressive specs are used to run Android 4.0.4, but we suspect the XPERIA TL will be one of the first Sony devices upgraded to Android 4.1.

Check out AT&T's Mobile Minute video below for a 60-second overview of the Sony XPERIA TL. It finally feels like Sony's hardware is on par with its competition, but we feel they may be a little too late to the party.

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

This Guy Appears to Have Walked Out of Staples With a 32GB Nexus 7 in Hand

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Lucky, lucky, man. The 32GB Nexus 7, that has received more coverage than an

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LG Optimus G Review [Sprint]

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Whenever we ask our readers to give us specs that they would like to see in a "dream device," you would most certainly see a few, if not all of the Optimus G's listed. Although, LG isn't pushing the Optimus like Samsung is pushing the Galaxy S3 and you won't see this device on all four major U.S. carriers. Customers on AT&T and Sprint will only see the device, but more importantly, the next Nexus device is rumored to be based around this phone, so it makes reviewing this device's hardware and look somewhat more important than others.

If you're on Sprint, let's go over why this device may or may not be your next.

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Top 10 Android app updates: Swype, Glympse, Crackle

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Nexus 4 once again shows it front side and back side

We have already seen the Nexus 4 from every conceivable angle and we know most of its specs, but we still have 10 days of waiting before Google announces the device on October 29th. The leaks are still flowing in, but it's mostly a rehash of things we have known for the past month. Today a pair of new pics surfaced with details that confirmed the device will feature a 2100 mAh battery.

First we had our favorite leaker @evleaks post a shot of the front of the device, then Alex Dobie of Android Central shared a shot of the device with the back cover removed. The battery was not meant to be user replaceable, but someone was able to pop off the back plate by removing the screws at the bottom.

These are not exactly the most exciting photos, but at least we know the battery capacity of the devices in testing. We would love to see a MAXX-sized battery in the 3000+ mAh territory, but maybe Google has a few tricks in Android 4.2 to extend the battery life. Nothing is really final until Google makes their announcement, so things are always subject to change.

Go ahead and call me a Nexus fanboy, because I'm going to buy this device no matter what's on the inside.

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Motorola Posts List of Phones Not Receiving Jelly Bean, Confirms Which Phones Will Get the Update

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When Motorola first unveiled the new RAZR family at the beginning of September, they told us that they wouldn't be able to update all of their previously released devices to Jelly Bean (Android 4.1). Since they had too large of a portfolio and would need to leave some out of the fun, they mentioned that owners of these devices would be able to buy a new Motorola phone and then trade in their old phone for $100. They posted the list of devices, this afternoon, which we have below.

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Motorola’s MotoDev Site Transitioning Into New Developer Resources Page on November 1

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Motorola's MotoDev site in its current state, will be closing at the end of this month. On November 1, Motorola will begin redirecting MotoDev users to a new "Developer Resources" page that looks to align more directly with Google's Android principles:

On

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LG Spectrum Ice Cream Sandwich Update VS920ZV7 Approved by Verizon!

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Quite the week for Verizon, I'd say. The LG Spectrum Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) was approved moments ago, making this the third of the week from Big Red. This update was due months ago, so owners of the Spectrum are probably ecstatic with this news. That is, if they haven't chucked their phone into a wall and picked up a Galaxy S3 yet.

The update introduces an update UI, with lockscreen shortcuts, new ICS multi-tasking, data management, better notifications, quick settings in the notifications pulldown, power saving modes, Verizon's Remote Diagnostics tool, and more. As one would expect, this update is massive and should completely re-enhance the user experience on the Spectrum.

Typically, when these documents go live, the update starts to rollout within a matter of days. Be sure to let us know when you receive it!

The update is 384MB in size.

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This Week in the Life of DROID: 10/19/2012

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Huge and I mean HUGE week here at DL. We had our first ever Droid Life Show, which thanks to everyone's awesome support, will continue to happen on a weekly basis! On top of that awesome sauce, we got more Nexus 4 information than we know what to do with, LG Optimus G reviews up the yin yang, and a whole bunch of other great stuff. If you missed any of this week's events, here are the highlights:

Have a great weekend, everybody!

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Google unveils $249 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook with Exynos 5 (Cortex-A15) chip

Today Google announced that a new Samsung Chromebook was going on sale for only

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Could Google still announce the Nexus 10 this month?

Several industry analysts believe Google and Samsung are working on a Nexus 10 tablet, but there have been conflicting reports about when the device will be unveiled. Some think it will come this year and others are pointing at the first half of next year. According to some recently leaked pictures, the device is already in testing, which could be a hint that a release is coming soon.

Keep in mind these things can be easily faked, but a Google employee and Samsung employee have both uploaded pictures to Picassa that were taken by a device called "Nexus 10." We could totally be getting trolled, but why would employees of both companies involved with this rumored device both upload photos?

The Nexus 10 is rumored to include a

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

This Week in the Life of DROID: 10/12/2012

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In a week where we get more LG Nexus details, a new version of the Android OS, and a pinch-to-zoom Gmail app – I would

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Granny Smith Update Introduces 12 New Space Levels

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Granny Smith, a game I just dubbed "game of the year," received its first major update today that included 12 new space themed levels. As you would expect in space, the gravity is light, the levels are tougher than ever, and that pesky boy seems to have gotten faster. You have to think much differently to successfully motor through these than you did with normal gravity, that's for sure. Go get it!

Play Link ($0.99)

Cheers Walt!

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Download: Jelly Bean Android 4.1.1 for the DROID RAZR M

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The first Jelly Bean build for Motorola's new lineup of RAZRs has leaked this weekend, and the DROD RAZR M is the beneficiary (Blur version 98.11.35). As you can probably guess, this is a first build and probably not the OTA update that this device will eventually see, so if you would like to flash it, just understand that there is a chance that you will be stuck on this build. At this time, there are not fastboot files available for the RAZR M, so again, if you jump to this, be prepared to be there for a while.

With that said, you do not need to be rooted to do this. You can flash this update right over top of your current 77.111.10 Android 4.0.4 build, hence the name of the file.

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First Look Video: Jelly Bean Running on the DROID RAZR M

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With Jelly Bean (Android 4.1.1) now out in the wild for the DROID RAZR M, we figured it wouldn't be proper if we didn't take it for a spin. So in the video below, we look at some of the major JB features to make sure they are all there. You know, like Google Now, new notifications, etc. Sure enough, they are. Take a look!

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Understanding the Difference Between AOSP and the Open Handset Alliance [Opinion]

Capture Understanding the Difference Between AOSP and the Open Handset Alliance [Opinion]

Over the past few years there has been grumbling among some that Google needs to stop calling Android open source. The argument is a simple one: Google can call Android open source as long as it doesn't place any requirements on its OEMs to use Android. This article will unpack some of the misconceptions about what it means to say that Android is open source and deal with the two major instances where Google has been accused of violating its own principles concerning Android.

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Googler Posts Picture to Picasa From His LG “Nexus 4″

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The LG Nexus device that we have been covering so intensely over the last couple of weeks is not much of a secret anymore, especially after a prototype of the device was put through a variety of tests. Well, there may be one thing that we aren't 100% certain of – the name. Some are referring to it as the Optimus Nexus, while others have moved onto "Nexus 4." If the EXIF data attached to a picture taken with an LG device by a Google employee is to be taken as gospel, then maybe the official name will be Nexus 4 after all.

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First LG Nexus 4 review appears online

Does anyone speak Russian? The first review of the LG Nexus

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Top 10 Android app updates: EyeEm, Springpad, Lookout

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ASUS Padfone 2 leaks out before big unveil next week

Want to catch a glimpse of the ASUS Padfone 2 before it is officially unveiled next week? Anant Dwivedi of Bloomberg TV interviewed ASUS CEO Jerry Chen and he showed off the highly anticipated device for a few minutes. For the first time ever we got a look at the phone and the redesigned tablet docking station.

As expected, the Padfone 2 features a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdrago S4 Pro chip, 4.7-inch HD display, and 13 megapixel camera. The new Padfone tablet station includes a 10.1-inch HD display and 3x the battery capacity of the original.

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HTC One X+ now available in the UK – U.S. pre-orders listed at $699

With all the LG Nexus stories bombarding us from every direction is easy to forget there are other new phones to talk about. The recently unveiled HTC One X+ is now available from Expansys UK for £494.99

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This is what the final LG Nexus design could look like

Before all the recent leaked pictures of the

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Top 10 most popular Android apps from last week: Circle Alarm, NBA 2K13, Right Click

Every week we cover

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Retraction: Recent Android 4.2 rumors were fake

We now know why Google was laughing at recent rumor reports. It was brought to our attention that the details contained in the post

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It’s Official, Angry Birds Star Wars Out On November 8

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Last week, Rovio teased an image that

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This Week in the Life of DROID: 10/5/2012

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Finally, we're getting to the time of the year that we love here at DL – Nexus rumor time! This week has been filled with some pretty juicy rumors, so we'll take the time to go below and make sure to highlight all of the good ones.

Have a fantastic weekend, everybody!

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AT&T Shortens Return Policy to 14 Days, Holds Hands With Verizon

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At the beginning of 2011, Verizon changed its return policy to a measly 14 days, meaning you had two weeks to decide if you liked a phone enough to keep it for 2 years. Almost two years later, and AT&T has joined the party, reducing their 30-day policy to 14 days as well. If you buy a phone from AT&T and return it within 2 weeks, you will pay only a restocking fee. If you try to return a phone after 14 days, you will be stuck with an early termination fee as well.

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Brown and Black Galaxy S3 Variants Coming Soon to Verizon

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The Samsung Galaxy S3 will soon be available in Black and Brown from Verizon. Appearing on their front page this morning is a sign-up sheet to be notified of the available of each. Pricing, we are assuming, will be identical to the blue and white versions, so if neither of the original color schemes were making you hot, feel free to wait another couple of weeks to see if these new black and brown versions become available.

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Video: Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs. H&K MP7

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I'll never understand people's fascination with taking today's latest tech gadgets and blowing them to smithereens. Sure, it's fun to watch, but all of those poor phones. The newest video to hit the scene is RatedRR's H&K MP7 versus Samsung's Galaxy S3. I wouldn't call it much of a "match," seeing as how the Galaxy S3 doesn't really try to fight back.

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“Occam” and “Manta” Appear in AnTuTu Benchmarks, Quad-core Snapdragon S4 in the “Occam”?

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On Friday, we were introduced to two new devices that could turn into the next Nexus phone and tablet, the "occam" and "manta" respectively. We have no idea who is making these devices, even if some are jumping to the wild conclusion that they are made by Motorola. While we would love to see a Motorola Nexus, a codename is just not enough to go on to assume that this is made by them. For all we know, the "occam" is the oft-rumored LG Nexus phone and the "manta" is the Nexus 10 made by Samsung.

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Googler responds to Nexus rumor reports with “LOL”

What does Google think about all the recent rumors surrounding the next Nexus and Android 4.2? The company won't comment on rumors or speculation, but that hasn't stopped one of their Android team members from sharing his thoughts on Google+. Dan Morrill summed up his thoughts after reading the rumor sites by saying, "LOL." Which rumor do you think he found so funny?

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Angry Birds does Star Wars on November 8th

One month from today Angry Birds Star Wars will invade Android and your local Toys-R-Us. Rovio is teaming up with George Lucas' classic franchise for an all new Angry Birds game and a massive collection of merchandise. New toys include an Angry Birds Jenga Death Star, AT-AT Attack board game, Halloween costumes, and plush characters.

Rovio just launched an Angry Birds Star Wars tumblr blog

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HTC’s Q3 profits dip to $133 million, revenue plummets 48 percent year-over-year

HTC's numbers for the third quarter have just rolled in, revealing yet another loss for the smartphone maker. The company posted

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Pew Research: Android Up to 48% of U.S. Tablet Sales, iPad Drops to Low of 52%

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A new study from the Pew Research Center has pegged Android at a spot in the tablet market that we didn't think would come this early in the game. In the year of 2012, Android holds a whopping 48% of all U.S. tablet sales, bringing Apple's iPad into reach at just 52%. Although, Amazon's Kindle Fire accounts for a hefty 21% of Android's tablet market success. And do keep in mind, these numbers do not reflect Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD sales yet.

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Top 10 most popular Android apps from last week: Field Trip, Horn, Pocket Planets

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Deutsche Telekom said to merge T-Mobile with MetroPCS

T-Mobile is gearing up to become a real challenger to the larger wireless carriers in the US. They just announced a new CEO, sold some tower rights to raise $2.4 billion, and now Bloomberg is reporting their parent company Deutsche Telekom is making a move to acquire MetroPCS. The transaction is not official yet, but

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AT&T announces two more exclusives from HTC, One X+ and One VX

Today AT&T announced they would be the exclusive US carriers of the HTC One X+ and HTC One VX, crushing the hopes of T-Mobile customers who were waiting for the device. We spotted the HTC One X+ with T-Mobile branding, but it appears it was cancelled after AT&T made a deal to confine it to their network.

As expected, the HTC One X+ features Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Sense 4+, a faster

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Nest unveils new thermostat, upgrades software to 3.0, releases Android tablet app

Today Nest announced they have refined the design of their Learning Thermostat with a new version that is 20% thinner. The 2nd generation Nest Learning Thermostat is compatible with 95% of low voltage heating and cooling systems, including 2nd stage cooling, 3rd stage heating, dual fuel, emergency heat, and whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers -

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MEEP Xplore Tablet For Kids, Child Safe Android Fun for $150

MEEB 650x397 MEEP Xplore Tablet For Kids, Child Safe Android Fun for $150

Here's something parents can get into – we hear it all of the time, "My kid steals my tablet!" Well say "Hello" to MEEP. MEEP is a kid-safe Android tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich, powered by a 1GHz processor with 512MB of RAM. It's strong enough to power today's games, but not too nice to where it has to be priced unreasonably. The tablet has a 7″ display with zForce touch-screen technology which lets your kids get their sticky fingers all over it and also has a durable silicone exterior for those accident-prone children.

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