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UI Patch Available For Galaxy Nexus, Adds Dedicated Search Option To ICS Menu Bar

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:53 PM PST

And so the Galaxy Nexus customization begins.  Just as soon as the device arrives, you’re more than likely going to want to head on over to Modaco’s for some awesome hacking and tweaking.  They’ve got a UI patch which allows you to assign a permanent search button to the standard ICS menu bar.  In addition, they’ve added customization that allows you to rearrange the icons in whatever order you want.  It appears that this is only the beginning and we’ve yet to see what the dev community has in store for the device.  Here’s to more customizable features and hacks as the days of the Galaxy Nexus unfold.  Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below.

 

Gameloft to Pre-Install Games on ARCHOS G9 Tablets

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:39 PM PST

 

 

Today, ARCHOS and Gameloft announced plans to equip the ARCHOS G9 tablet line with a couple of the game creators more successful titles. Beginning in December, the G9 tablet will now come equipped with optimized versions of, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, and Spider-Man: Total Mayhem. According to ARCHOS, the games will “give users a rich gaming experience”, and will “offer a console-like gaming experience – whether at home or on the go.” The G9′s Texas Instruments OMAP processor is said to enrich the ”performance and real-time game play. Jump past the break to read the full press release.

 

DENVER, CO – Today, Gameloft, global publisher of digital and social games, and ARCHOS, provider of internet-based Android tablets, announced a joint partnership to deliver cutting-edge high definition games for ARCHOS G9 tablet users today. Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, a racing game, and Spider-Man: Total Mayhem ®, an action and adventure game, will be pre-installed as a trial on G9 devices as of December 2011. Each game has been specifically optimized for ARCHOS G9 devices to give users a rich gaming experience.

The HD versions of Asphalt 6: Adrenaline and Spider-Man: Total Mayhem ®, combined with ARCHOS G9 tablets, offer a console-like gaming experience — whether at home or on the go. With improved 3D graphics for more realistic gaming sessions, the ARCHOS G9 tablets also utilize Texas Instrument (TI) processing chips for enhanced speed, performance and real-time game play.

Asphalt 6 : Adrenaline will also be available on the Android Market in December 2011.

"We're pleased to offer our customers the best technology, which feature graphically rich games that give them the ultimate in gaming entertainment," said Henri Crohas, CEO and Founder of ARCHOS. "We've worked closely with Gameloft to provide the best content that is engineered to the specific needs of our devices and customers' expectations."

"We are truly excited to support Archos G9 Tablets with two of our best-sellers titles. Our wish is to keep offering high quality gaming experiences on all possible platforms to gamers," announced Cyril Guilleminot, Director for France and Benelux at Gameloft.

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About ARCHOS

Archos, the pioneer in the portable audio and video player market, and now a specialist in Android powered Internet Tablets, has repeatedly revolutionized the market for consumer electronics since 1988. Today, ARCHOS offers Internet Tablets, Tablet PCs and MP3/MP4 players. In 2000, ARCHOS launched the Jukebox 6000, the first MP3 player combined with a hard disk. In 2003, ARCHOS introduced the first portable multimedia players with TV recording capabilities. In 2006, Wi-Fi was implemented, and in 2007, tablets began being built with touch screens. In 2008, Archos launched the first generation Internet Tablets, then the first ever Android powered tablets in 2009. ARCHOS has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. ARCHOS is quoted on Compartment C of Eurolist, Euronext Paris, ISIN CodeFR0000182479.

Website: www.archos.com

 

About Gameloft

A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set top boxes, and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands, such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron's Avatar™, Ferrari®and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football®,Asphalt™, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games to 100 countries, and employs over 4,000 developers. Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

Website: www.gameloft.com

 

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Samsung Re-Releases Android 3.2 Update For Galaxy Tab 10.1, This Time Bug Free

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 01:29 PM PST

Samsung Galaxy Tab Tab 10.1 owners have a reason to live again. After previously breaking owners’ hearts by pulling the previous 3.2 update because of many bugs, Samsung has finally corrected the issues and has rolled out the update again. All of you Galaxy Tab 10.1 owners make sure you get out and grab that update ASAP. One quick disclaimer– if you didn’t update your tablet originally, you will be able to download the update over the air. If you did download the original update, but ended up with a frazzled tablet, you will have to update your tablet again via Kies Mini software for the ‘new’ 3.2 update. Happy updating!

ITC Finds No Violation In S3 Graphics Suit Against Apple

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 11:16 AM PST

In recent news, the United States International Trade Commission has dismissed the S3 Graphics lawsuit, a company which is to be acquired by the Taiwanese giant, HTC.  S3 accused Apple of infringing on its patents.  Initially Apple Inc was found guilty of the infringement as it utilized several “DXT” image formats on their computers.  On Sept 15th AMD and subsidiaries ATI Tech ULC and ATI Int. SRL filed motions to get involved and halt the investigation based on the claim that AMD currently owns the patents at hand and doesn’t want them included in the investigation.  In addition, and subsequently, Apple filed a motion to terminate the investigation and the commission decided to extend the completion date to November 21st.

"Having examined the record of this investigation, including the ALJ's final ID and the submissions of the parties and non-parties, the Commission has determined to reverse the ALJ's finding of a violation of section 337 and find no violation,"  Holbein said.

Millennial Report Out: Android and iOS Shares Flat in October, HTC No. 2 Vendor

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 10:13 AM PST

It looks like Android is top dog in Millennial Media’s usage share charts for eleven months running while the smartphone platform landscape stayed flat.  Just as it did between July and September, the mobile ad network served impressions to the following devices:

  • 56% to Android devices
  • 28% to iOS devices
  • 13% to Blackberry devices
Apple inched up just a bit as October’s top vendor with 23.5% up from 23.09% in the third quarter. HTC showed the most growth and passed Samsung as the No. 2 vendor with 18.11%. While the Apple iPhone was the most popular line with 12..53% usage share, however, Samsung had six of the top-20 phones on Millenial’s network. The Samsung Freeform, which is the first feature phone to get into Millennial’s top-20 devices list since this past May, is one of these devices. Follow the break to see additional charts from Millennial’s October report.

Amazon Now Taking Pre-Orders for ASUS Transformer Prime

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 09:59 AM PST

If you are anything like us here at Talk Android, you have eagerly been waiting for the release of a couple new Android devices, the Galaxy Nexus and The ASUS Transformer Prime. While I have great news for the later, I unfortunately have nothing for the former.

Earlier today, ASUS unveiled the Transformer Prime overview page and now Amazon is officially taking pre-orders for the tablet. Both the 32GB and the 64GB models are available in two colors, Amethyst Grey and Champagne. The 32GB model is going to cost you $492.20 while the 64GB version will run $584.22, both are slightly discounted from the suggested retail price.

In case you had forgotten, the Transformer Prime is not only ASUS’s first quad-core tablet, but will most likely be the first Tegra 3,  quad-core tablet to hit the market. It rocks a 10.1-inch Super IPS LCD display with 1280 x 800 resolution that’s protected with Gorilla Glass, has 1GB of RAM, 32GB/64GB internal storage, an 8MP camera that shoots 1080p Full HD video and will run on Android 3.2 Honeycomb. Not to worry because ASUS claims that an ICS update will arrive in the near future. There is still no telling when the device will be released but you can expect shipping to happen before years end.

Head on over to Amazon to pre-order the sweetest Android tablet of 2011.

 

 

Ice Cream Sandwich running on the ASUS Transformer Prime [Video]

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 08:54 AM PST

We’re eagerly waiting for the release of the first tablet featuring the NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, the ASUS Transformer Prime. It will arrive next month with Honeycomb onboard, but ASUS promised the Ice Cream Sandwich update soon thereafter.

With a proven track record of giving timely updates, it’s no surprise that they already have a working demo of the Transformer Prime running ICS. This demo was taken on November 16, just two days after the ICS source code was released. It’s still a little early, but things are looking good so far.

Click here to view the embedded video.

T-Mobile to offer White Samsung Galaxy S II in time for the Holidays

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 08:28 AM PST

We just got word that T-Mobile will offer a white version of the Galaxy S II. We don’t have a specific date, but we’re told by Samsung that it will be in time for the holidays. We will let you know as soon as we hear more, but for now you can checkout our review of the black version here.

Hit the break for a couple of more press shots

Samsung Illusion is now official, coming to Verizon Wireless online November 23

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 08:19 AM PST

Samsung and Verizon Wireless finally announced the Samsung Illusion (SCH-i110). It will be available online starting tomorrow, November 23 for $79.99. If you can handle waiting one more day, you will be able to grab it for FREE from Thanksgiving Day, November 24 through Cyber Monday, November 28 as part of a promotion. You won’t find it in stores until January 2012.

This is obviously an entry level phone as the specs aren’t going to blow you away, but for FREE this is a good deal. Full specs include:

  • 3.5-inch (480 x 320) curved glass display
  • 1GHz Hummingbird processor
  • 3MP rear camera
  • 2GB internal storage (2GB microSD included)
  • 1,500mAh battery
  • Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi, DLNA
  • Android 2.3

Full press release after the break:

Simplicity Meets Style with the Samsung Illusion™ from Verizon Wireless

Equipped with Stylish Form Factor, the Samsung Illusion is Made from Post Consumer Material and Has Attained UL Platinum Rating 

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the Samsung Illusion™ will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Nov. 23 for $79.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. The Illusion will be available for free with a new two-year customer agreement between Thursday, Nov. 24 and Monday, Nov. 28 as a online promotion.

The sophisticated Samsung Illusion smartphone features a sleek form factor and is powered by the nation's most reliable 3G wireless network.  The Illusion boasts a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird Application Processor, 3.0-megapixel camera, HTML Web browser, music player and integrated contacts, calendar and social networking applications, as well as access to more than 300,000 apps available to download from Android Market™.

Key features:

  • Android 2.3™, Gingerbread– support for Google Mobile™ Services including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™ and Google Maps™
  • ·         SWYPE™ Technology – input text faster and in a more intuitive way with one continuous finger motion across the screen keyboard
  • ·         Unique curved-glass display
  • ·         Corporate email support for Microsoft Office Exchange® so customers can synchronize corporate email, contacts and calendars from their office email
  • ·         Full suite of messaging options, including text, picture and video messaging
    • ·         6-axis accelerometer with compass
    • ·         Bluetooth® 3.0 technology – support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access and object push for vCard and vCalendar
    • ·         Wi-Fi Connectivity 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Mobile Hotspot capability – share 3G connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices
  • microSD™ card slot with support for up to 32 GB (2 GB pre-installed)

 

Additional features – Designed with the environment in mind:

  • ·         UL Platinum Rating (Underwriters Laboratories) – the Samsung Illusion scored 84 out of 119 points to receive the "Platinum" UL rating
  • ·         Rear casing and battery cover are made from 70 percent post-consumer material and 35 percent of the front casing is post-consumer material
  • ·         Packaging made from bleach-free paper (post-consumer waste) and printed with vegetable ink
  • ·         Box material uses 60 percent recycled paper (post-consumer waste)
  • ·         High-efficiency charger with full-charge alarm

 

Availability:

  • The Samsung Illusion will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on Nov. 23, and will be available in Verizon Communications Stores in January 2012.
  • Customers that purchase a Samsung Illusion smartphone will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 for monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.

 

For more information on the Samsung Illusion or for other Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go towww.verizonwireless.com.

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About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library atwww.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

 

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visitwww.samsungwireless.com.

Quick Look At Today’s Free Amazon App: Cross Court Tennis

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:22 AM PST

3D graphics, fast-paced gaming and intuitive controls? Those are the traits of today’s free Amazon app: Cross Court Tennis. It’s a tennis game that allows players to work their way up from being a scrub to eventually the world’s best. Cross Court Tennis features an Instant Play mode for immediate gaming and of course a Career mode which allows you to play various tournaments with the goal of winning a Grand Slam in the end.

What stands out on this game are the controls– you swipe in order to perform a basic function such as directing your player or performing a specific attack. There’s an Auto-Run mode in the game that allows beginners to just have control of their shots– but the game will automatically control your footwork. Once ready, you can then move to the Free-Run mode and you will then have total control of the direction of your player in addition to your shots. It’s challenging at first, but definitely intuitive in the end. Establishing your drop shots, slice shots and topspin takes some getting used to, but once you practice and get the hang of it, you’ll be owning opponents in no time. If you play in the Career mode, there’s something you should note. While you can save your game’s progress, you can’t save your progress onto your device’s SD card. Just something I thought you all should be aware of in case this might be a potential deal-breaker.

The game normally costs $1.99, but is available for free in the Amazon App Store today. Keep in mind it’s a hefty 21MB in girth and requires a Wi-Fi connection to download, but it does run on any Android 2.1 and above device.  If you don’t have the Amazon App Store yet, be sure to check out our handy guide on how to install it onto your device. Hit the break for the App Store link and some screenshots for your viewing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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