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[Leak] Photos of the HTC Ville Emerge, Thinnest HTC Phone to Date

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 04:31 PM PST

Remember the interesting HTC Ville we mentioned earlier this month? Well, a new image of the device popped up that appears to be an official rendering of the device showing its sexy brushed aluminium exterior and wrap-around display. If you ask me, this new picture looks a hell of a lot more promising than the generic one we reported on earlier.

According to Pocketnow, HTC’s upcoming little sexpot will measure in at just under 8mm thin and will run Android 4.0 and Sense 4.0 pushed by a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor. Also expected is an 8MP camera with higher optics quality than found on HTC’s current feature phones and is capable of 1080p HD video capture. A few more specs include HSPA+ connectivity, Beats Audio integration, and a 1,650 mAh battery.

The name Ville is thought to be a codename so don’t get too attached. The device is expected to make a public appearance in mid-February at Mobile World Congress before beginning to ship in April. Stay tuned as we will let you know as soon as we hear more, this phone looks like it should generate quite a bit of a buzz.

 

 

 

Samsung “Flashing” Galaxy Nexus to Fix Volume Issue, Distribution to Resume Next Week

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:42 PM PST

Remember that nasty volume software bug the affected the Galaxy Nexus while operating in 2G and 900MHz bands? Well Google and Samsung had promised a fix in the near future and it looks like we finally get to see how the issue will be resolved.

According to the retailer Handtec, ”Samsung Distribution is stating that units are currently being “flashed” to fix any issues – deliveries should commence in the week commencing 28th November.” The plan is to first fix all the devices that remain in stock so that retailers can continue to sell the device sometime next week. While this is all fine and dandy for the folks who have yet to pick up their new Galaxy Nexus; my only concern is when will the over-the-air update be pushed out to customers who already paid good money for the phone?

Are you one of the people who purchased a buggy Galaxy Nexus? Sound off in the comments below.

GetJar to Add Update Notifications to Android Applications

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:18 PM PST

GetJar just announced that they will be adding a new update notification feature that will allow developers the opportunity to reach out users to let them know when an app update is available. For example, say you have the Angry Birds Seasons app downloaded to your phone via GetJar, the developers can now push out a notification telling you that new levels or features are available for download. In addition, GetJar suggests using updates as an engagement tool so that developers can send friendly reminders about apps that users may have forgotten about.

Although still in beta, the new feature is currently being tested and should hit airways relatively soon. As far as user updates go, GetJar 3.5 began rolling out last week and it looks to be “stable and sustainable” according to GetJar. For further developer information hit the link below.

 

 

Motorola to Pump Out White DROID Razr?

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 02:44 PM PST

Verizon DROID Razr listing (Photo Courtesy of Droid Life)

In its time, the original Razr was quite popular and came in a few different color varieties. Well the DROID Razr is looking to follow in it’s ancestor’s footsteps with the addition of another color. If the image above is any indication, it appears that the next color to come to the Razr family is white. For those of you that are living under a rock, Motorola boasts that this 4G LTE phone is thinnest 4G phone out there. It has a very sleek design and if you are interested, check out the full review.

While most other smartphone companies have played with different color variations, like the HTC DROID Incredible 2 or the Samsung Galaxy SII, Motorola has stuck with its tried-and-true dark theme; except for in special cases. So it’s nice to see Motorola breaking out of its shell just a little bit and is experimenting with new colors. For those interested in what it could look like, a Droid Life reader theShuke made one mock render up.

White Razr Render (Photo Courtesy of theShuke and Droid Life)

While the white Razr was loaded into the Verizon system at the same time as the original, there is no telling when it will appear in stores. What do you guys think? Is this little color addition something that would make you consider a Razr? Let us know in the comment section below.

Black Friday Deals & Steals: SwiftKeyX Available for 50% Off for Holiday Weekend

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 02:08 PM PST

Don’t you all just love these deals for Black Friday – Cyber Monday every year? Here’s another reason for you all to be excited… SwiftKey X is now available for 50% off! That’s right, you’ll find SwiftKey X and SwiftKey Tablet X for half off for this holiday weekend. In case you all were looking for a reason to try or use this great keyboard alternative, now’s the time to get on the SwiftKey X bandwagon! Let’s just see how many folks take advantage of this great steal this weekend.

[Leak] DROID 4 specs revealed

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 12:10 PM PST

The DROID 4 came out of nowhere about a month ago. We wondered if it would really get released so soon since each one was released 10 to 12 months apart. Then we saw it hit Verizon databases, so it seems as though its going to happen sooner rather than later.

So what are the specs? The leaked spec sheet (above) tells us it will have a 4-inch screen (most likely Super AMOLED), a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a 5-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 8MP rear camera, front camera, and 4G LTE. No surprises here except for maybe a tool to open the back cover for inserting the microSD card and a microSIM card. Also, don’t expect it to be as thin as the RAZR as it will be just under 13mm.

 

 

Checkout Rob on the Man Cave Radio Show this Sunday, November 27

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 11:49 AM PST

 

The Man Cave Radio Show airs live on Sundays from 8:00am to 10:00am on Edge FM. They talk about politics, news, food, booze, sex, and relationships. Its time to add Android to that list because our very own Robert Nazarian will be a guest on this Sunday’s show. You can checkout their previous podcasts here.

Best Buy and CompUSA Jump on the Transformer Prime Pre-Order Bandwagon

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 09:11 AM PST

It’s true that many of you have passed up on holiday tablet sales just to save your hard earned cash for the next best thing. I am willing to go out on a limb to say that device could only be non other than the ASUS Transformer Prime.

The quad-core Tegra 3 driven beast has already been promised a future ICS upgrade and we’ve even seen it running in action. Amazon and Gamestop were the first to start taking pre-orders but now Best Buy and CompUSA wants a piece of the action as well. Both colors of the Transformer Prime can be pre-ordered right now through Best Buys website for $499.99, as they are only offering the 32GB versions at this time. CompUSA has both colors and variations with the 32GB and 64GB models going for $499.99 and $599.99 respectively. Hit either of the source links below to place your pre-order or for further details.

Rumors still point at a December 9th release date but we have yet to obtain any official confirmation other than “sometime in December”.

 

Panasonic Wants a Piece of the Smartphone Action Outside of Japan

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 06:03 PM PST

Panasonic is known for making popular electronics that have been adopted throughout the entire world, and strangely enough the huge electronics manufacturer hasn’t offered up its line of smartphones outside of Japan since 2005.

A recent report claims that Panasonic has teamed up with a new marketing firm in Europe that aims to push Android smartphones beginning in spring of next year. Word has it that the outreach wont stop there, and plans are to continue into North America and Asia with hopes to reach annual smartphone sales of 7.5 million by 2015.

 

 
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