Google Maps gets small update

Google Maps just get a new small update. A few new things are listed here:

• See reviews from experts and people you know
• Find just the right places with Zagat scores and summaries
• Get directions directly from map bubbles.

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Samsung Galaxy S III comes to Canada June 20

Samsung Galaxy S III will come to the Canadian store on June 20 with 2 GB of RAM in. There are a few differences of the specifications from the international version we knew, so read carefully. We'll talk about them after.

• Processor: Snapdragon S4 Dual Core 1.5 GHz with Qualcomm MSM8960 Chipset
• OS: ICS 4.0.4
• Data: LTE (SGH-i747 variation) and HSPA+ 42 (SGH-iT999 variation)
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm
• Weight: 133g
• Storage: 16/32GB internal memory (SGH-i747)/ 16GB internal memory (SGH-iT999). Expandable microSD up to 32GB
• Display: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED 1280x720 (306ppi)
• Connectivity: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, MHL Video Out
• Camera: 8MP Rear-facing, 1.9MP Front-facing
• Battery: 2100 mAh

Source: androidcentral.com

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Google unveils the new app-driven ChromeOS and Chromebook

ChromeOS is a new computer operating system from Google, one where everything runs inside a Chrome browser and from the cloud. A Chromebook is the ultimate multi-user system, as all your data is stored in the cloud and accessible when you log in with your Google account. When you shut it down, nothing is saved locally and the devices is ready for the next user. As long as you have a constant connection to the Internet (and use Google's services) they are a perfect web-machine. The hardware has been revamped and now the system runs on an Intel dual-core Sandy Bridge Celeron processor with 4GB of RAM.

Most like an Android tablet, ChromeOS version 19 is now live and stable for the new gear, and with it comes an entirely new UI. Instead of just the single browser window ChromeOS offered in the past, you now have a home screen, a system tray and notification area, and shortcuts to commonly used apps in place.

Source: androidcentral.com

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 update

The Android 4.0.4 update for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus now has an official support page at Big Red's site. That's just one more step closer to an actual OTA update, and it can't come soon enough. Here's the full changelog:

Email, Messaging & Data

• Email messages will display properly when the text size is set to large.
• When sending a multimedia message to an Outlook email address, the file extension
• will send, allowing the recipient to successfully open an image.
• Successfully deleted emails on the device will be deleted from the desktop as well.
• Successfully send text messages without experiencing network connectivity issues.

Applications

• When viewing a Calendar reminder or appointment, you will now be able to view the full notes associated with the appointment.
• A down arrow has been added in the Calendar application that will expand the calendar message body, allowing you to view the entire message.

Device Features

• Successfully turn on Wi-Fi using the Power Control widget.
• Updates have been made to prevent the display from freezing or becoming unresponsive.
• Complete calls without experiencing choppy audio, clicking noises and one-way audio noises.
• Successfully access Voicemail and other automated systems without error.

Source: androidcentral.com

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Asus releases the 'Next Transformations' teaser video ahead of Computex 2012

ASUS, the Taiwanese company, has released a teaser video for its upcoming showcase at CompuTex 2012 in Taipei, Taiwan. As usual, the video is about as vague as it gets, only making a brief reference to the cloud and the "next transformations," suggesting that we'll a see a "new" entry into the Transformer line.

Source: androidpolice.com

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New And Improved Google+ App Lands In The Play Store, Brings Improved Interface, New Navigation Ribbon, Better Hangout Support, And More

What have been changed in this update:
- Visual refresh of the stream and improved navigation
- Initiate a Hangout from the main menu
- Support for ringing hangout notification
- Support for post editing
- Messenger suggestions for people you may know
- Download photos from posts or Messenger conversations

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HTC To Get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Updates

HTC has published the official, detailed list of phones to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates

• DROID Incredible 2 by HTC: To be determined (by the end of August)
• HTC Amaze 4G: May-June
• HTC Desire S: June-July
• HTC Desire HD: July-August
• HTC EVO 3D: June-July
• HTC EVO 4G+: May-June
• HTC EVO Design 4G: June-July
• HTC Incredible S: June-July
• HTC Sensation: March-June
• HTC Sensation 4G: March-June
• HTC Sensation XE: March-June
• HTC Sensation XL: April-Jun
• HTC Rezound: June-July
• HTC Rhyme: June-July
• HTC Thunderbolt: July-August
• HTC Velocity 4G: March-June
• HTC Vivid: March-June

Source: androidpolice.com

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eBay on Android updates for better notifications, list views, and social network sharing

Official eBay Android App updates to Version 1.8 with the following new features and improvements

• Best Offers and Best Offer notifications
• Access to Wish and Custom lists in My eBay
• List, relist and revise Parts & Accessories items (US)
• List, relist and revise items in Canada, France and India
• Share items on Facebook, Twitter and SMS
• Improved Item View design
• Lots of other new features and improvements throughout the app

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The Galaxy S III's Natural Points of Interest

Let's see how Samsung Galaxy S III operate with your body:

You’ve heard about the new Samsung GALAXY S III, now it’s time to take a closer look at all it has to offer in an upcoming series of informative graphics. Then, tell us what you love the most about the next GALAXY!

With a comfortable grip, gentle curves and an organic form factor, the Samsung GALAXY S III draws its design cues from the flow and movement of nature. Intrigued? Share your thoughts with us here.

Having explored the human-centric design of the Samsung GALAXY S III, we now come face-to-face with its vivid display and the secrets to its uncompromised performance. Let us know what you think!

With intelligent features knowing who matters the most while always showing them at their best, the GALAXY S III ensures you have a memorable camera experience. Which is your favourite feature?

From pictures to music & videos, the GALAXY S III shares what's in your heart. What do you treasure most?

Smart enough to detect your face, voice & motions, the GALAXY S III adapts to you for a seamless experience. Find out how.

Source: Samsung Mobile

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ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 software updating to ICS version 9.4.3.29

It has been already running on Anrdroid 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. A minor OTA update for the ASUS Transformer Pad TF300, started on Friday, is now going out for everyone. The update takes the software to version 9.4.3.29, which upgrades the Wifi version and Camera version up slightly.

Source: androidcentral.com

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China Approves Google - Motorola Mobility Deal

After the acquisition, announced last year, has already received approvals in Europe, the U.S. and other jurisdictions worldwide and Motorola Mobility had said in aregulatory filing (MMI) in February that it needed approval in China, regulators in China have recently approved the multi-billion dollar purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google. The deal is now expected to close next week.

Source: Bloomberg

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Android takes a lead in U.K. smartphone market

According to a new report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, Android has 50.1% of the smartphone market in the U.K., up from a 44.6% reading a year ago. 86% of those Android smartphones are made by HTC or Samsung.

Source: phonearena.com

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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich starts updating in June

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) will begin updating to mobile phones and tablets in June. The list of the updating devices can be found as below. There are 2 column: "Available" in June and "Coming soon" after June.

Samsung

 Sony

 Motorola

LG

HTC

Others

The updates will gradually apply to the devices and are subject to change.

Source: www.flashfly.net

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Google Maps 8-bit for NES #AprilFoolsDay

I have just seen this Youtube video. It is 8-bit Google Maps for the ancient gamebox (well, 30 years ago if I remember), NES. You're right! It is not possible. It was made on the April Fool Day.

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New Google Nexus to be built by multiple manufacturers

Recently reported, Google might have planed for their new Nexus devices to be manufactured by many suppliers. Google will be working with as many as five device manufacturers to build Android lead devices, which they can then sell directly to consumers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia from their online device store. The devices are expected to run Jellybean, be completely SIM unlocked, and available near Thanksgiving.

Source: androidcentral.com

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Firefox Beta 14 Updates On Google Play with A New UI, Flash Support

The update of Firefox Beta 14 comes with a new UI, Flash support, and a bunch of other little improvements.

What's in this version:

1. Redesigned user interface
2. Significant performance advancements
3. Flash support
4. New start page
5. Updated minimum system requirements to Android 2.2+ for optimized experience
6. More: www.mozilla.org/mobile/14.0beta/releasenotes

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Twitter updates to Version 3.2.2 to fix issues

Twitter for Android yesterday updates to Version 3.2.2 to fix the following issues

1. Fixes missing avatars on devices running Eclair (Android 2.0/2.1)
2. Accurately displays sync settings based on system sync setting
3. Fixes Top Tweets appearing out of order in search and discover
4. Fixes various other bugs and crashers

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Instagram updates front facing camera issues and device compatibility

Yesterday Instagram for Android in Google Play got updated to Version 1.1.1 to fix some issues related to front facing camera and make more device compatibility to improve reliability of photo filters for certain Galaxy Y and Ace devices (GT-S5570I, GT-S5363, GT-S5367, GT-S6102, GT-S6102B).

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Facebook display gets wider, bigger

Today you guys would been noticed your facebook on mobile phones gets wider, bigger. Posts have been wider and photos bigger. This make the display in high resolution as those HD mobiles have been expected.

Source: androidpolice.com

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Samsung Galaxy S III Unboxing Pictures

Here are some unboxing pictures of the latest Samsung smartphones, Galaxy S III:

2 Boxes 2 Colors

Front of Samsung Galaxy S III

Back Cover of Samsung Galaxy S III

Battery, MicroSD and SIM Trays

Homepage of Samsung Galaxy S III

Inbox Accessories of Samsung Galaxy S III 

Source: flashfly.net

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Thai govt. signs $32.8 million deal to purchase Android tablets for first grade students

For Thai government's One Tablet Per Child (OTPC) project, Thailand's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Ministry last week signed a tablet-computer supply contract with the Chinese manufacturer, Shenzhen Scope. Under the contract, Thailand will buy 400,000 devices for US$32.8 million, or Bt1.02 billion, with the first 2,000 devices due to arrive next week and the rest to be delivered within 60 days. Thailand Post will deliver the devices, which will have software installed, to schools nationwide for first grade students. A contract for the remaining 600,000 would be signed later. They would have the same price and must be delivered within 90 days from May 10.

The devices come in four colors - red, blue, silver and gold. Each costs $82, with 2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM and a 3600 mAh battery. The tablets feature the Android 4.0 operating system and built-in GPS for monitoring and tracking purposes. They also come with two-year international standard warrantee.

Source: nationmultimedia.com

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Google to acquire Meebo...

Today I got an interesting news again. Google may acquire Meebo. Meebo is a social network app. If you have no idea what it is, think of IM+ or eBuddy. Got it? Instant Messenger.
Google has Google Talk, their chat app, but it is only for them. From the sources, this possible acquisition might tend to integrate Meebo's social network to Google Talk or Google+. Keep your eyes on. Not too long if this is true, we would have an official annoucement or news.

Source: phandroid.com

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Introducing Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

You would have been noticed why people, even myself, are eagerly waiting for the newest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) to run on their smartphones or tablets. There would be reasons, right? Yes. The Ice Crean Sandwich (ICS) has been introduced by Google with an entirely new look and feel - easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and deep interactivity - and powerful new ways of communicating and sharing  to make Android simple, beautiful, and beyond smart.

The Android 4.0 has been released in a few versions already since its first launched.

Android 4.0 (Ice-cream sandwich):
- Increase in speed and performance
- Virtual buttons in the UI
- Separation of widgets in a new tab
- Easier-to-create folders with a drag-and-drop style
- A customizable launcher, Resizeable widgets
- Improved visual voicemail with the ability to speed up or slow down voicemail messages
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality in the calendar
- Offline search, a two-line preview, and new action bar at the bottom of the Gmail app
- Ability to swipe left or right to switch between Gmail conversations, Automatic syncing of browser with users’ Chrome bookmarks
- Integrated screenshot capture (accomplished by holding down the Power and Volume-Down buttons)
- Improved error correction on the keyboard, Real-time speech to text dictation
- Ability to access apps directly from lock screen
- Improved copy and paste functionality
- Face Unlock : New feature that allows users to unlock handsets using facial identification software
- New tabbed web browser (allowing up to 16 tabs)
- Modern Roboto font
- Data Usage section in settings that lets users set warnings when they approach a certain usage limit, and disable data use when the limit is exceeded
- New Ability to shut down apps that are using memory in the background
- Improved camera app with zero shutter lag, time lapse settings, panorama mode, ability to zoom while recording, 1080p video recording for basic Android devices
- New gallery layout, organized by location and person, Built-in photo editor
- Android Beam, a Near Field Communication (NFC)

Android 4.0.2:
- Fixed minor bugs on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus

Android 4.0.3:
- Bug fixes and optimizations
- Improvements to graphics, databases, spell-checking, Bluetooth functionality
- Calendar provider enhancements, new camera apps enhancing video stabilization and QVGA resolution
- Accessibility refinements such as improved content access for screen readers

Source: android.com, tech2crack.com

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Google Play Updated To 3.5.19

After renamed from Android Market a few months ago, Google Play yesterday has been updated to 3.5.19. It is unclear what is new in this version. It is no harm for you to update, though.

Google Play Store 3.5.19: Download | Download 2 (If other link not working)

Source: phdroid.com

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How to Set a Custom Android Ringtone

Many of you, esp. Android rookies, might try to find the way to set your own ringtone or notification/alarm sound on your Android mobile. Today I have a precise tip how to set a custom Android ringtone/sound. Here are a few steps:

Step 1: Download your ringtone from the internet or you can make your own ringtone or sound by Android apps, found in Google Play such as Ringdroid. In this case, I prefer it in the mp3 format.

Step 2: Create a new folder "audio" under /sdcard/media on your SD card. You will get /sdcard/media/audio.

Step 3: Create sub-folders to which your custom ringtone or sound will be copied. There would be 3 sub-folders:
            - Alarm: /sdcard/media/audio/alarms
            - Notification: /sdcard/media/audio/notifications
            - Ringtone: /sdcard/media/audio/ringtones

Step 4: Copy your mp3 ringtone to any of the folders you wish.

Step 5: Go to the Sound settings. Select your custom ringtone/sound in the list. Done!

*** This works on Android 2.3.x (Gingerbread) and lower.

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ICS Germany Unofficial Installation Guide

If you are using the Galaxy Note with the Gingerbread OS and can't wait for your device to run the newest ICS. The well-known guy in XDA, Dr. Ketan, has made the complete installation guide including all older and ICS ROMs, of course, the ROM is now for German carrier.

Take your own risk for this. No one guarantees if the German ICS will fit your Galaxy Note. Good luck, guys. Here is the link, [STOCK ROMS] N7000 All stock ROMs + install + Root guide All at 1place,Latest ICS LPY.

Source: xdadevelopers

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Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 for the Samsung Galaxy Note Start Updating

Samsung begins rolling out the first Ice Cream Sandwich for the Samsung Galaxy Note in Europe, which is out for Germany at the moment. The ICS update for the Galaxy Note is based on Android 4.0.3. You can get this 318.89 MB update through OTA or Samsung Kies.

When the update arrives, it'll have the latest edition of Google's OS with Touchwiz and Samsung's Premium Suite, including S Note, S Memo, Shape Match, and My Story to your 5.3-inch device.

Source: engadget, sammobile

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Angry Birds Over 1 Billion Downloads

The Angry Birds celebrates a few days ago with the hit of 1 billionth cumulative download. No one is surprised with the number.

Source: gsmarena

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Blackberry OS 10 is coming

RIM is preparing a new OS, called BlackBerry 10, to replace the two current OSes, BB OS 7 on phones and Tablet OS on the PlayBook. The BB OS 10 will launch late this year, but app developers can look forward to playing with it sooner. Developer prototypes running a version of the OS will be given to the attendees of the BlackBerry Jam conference taking place expectedly in early May.

Source: gsmarena, crackberry

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Instagram Updates to Version 1.1.0 for More Effect

Instagram just updates to Version 1.1.0 to add a Tilt-Shift effect for supported devices. Here is the update detail.

- Added Tilt-Shift effect for supported devices – gives your photos depth of field and realistic blur
- Look for the droplet icon when editing your photo
- Filter screen fix for GT-S5830C devices

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Google Maps Gets 360° Panoramas

Google Maps have recently got an update to Version 6.7.0 with 360° panoramas inside restaurants and stores. Here is the update detail:

• Discover nearby Google Offers in the US
• Indoor walking directions (Beta) for Japan and the US
• See 360° panoramas inside restaurants and stores

Street View on Google Maps, exploring the world at street level, has also been updated to Version 1.8.0.1 for bug fix.

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