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What’s Happening in Android – Google’s defensive patents, a new Facebook, OUYA

Josh Berg — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:21:09 +0000

It’s Good Friday and it most certainly is a nice day to sit back, relax and catch up on some Android news from around. Today has seen some interesting news items that are quite exciting. So, let’s get stuck into the juicy stuff.

Today is the day! OUYA is about to launch the OUYA Android gaming device around the world. It’s that little grey/silver box that is powered by Android and runs Android games. The best part – it’ll only set you back $99 – pretty amazing. Read further and check out all the games on the official OUYA Forum.

Google has today been a good little boy / big company. Google has made a Open Patent Non-Assertion pledge, ...

Android News: Google Play redesign(?), Google Keep announced

Josh Berg — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:43:10 +0000

There’s been a lot of big Android-related news arise as of late. We’ll keep you updated here!

Google Keep was in the news about a week ago, when it popped up for just a few hours. Google has now officially launched both the Chrome App/website and the Android application. It’s taking on Evernote at the helm and allows you to super quickly take notes which sync between devices. Read more over at The Verge.

Google Play for Android bogging you down? Don’t like the design? A recent leak which was uncovered by Droid Life has shown what seems to be the next Holo-themed styling of Google Play for Android. It looks much nicer than what we’ve had before ...

Sony announce Xperia Z Tablet with 1.5Ghz Quad Core CPU, 2GB RAM and 1920×1200 screen

Nathan Elcoate — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:45:49 +0000

Sony seem to be living up to their recent statement that they wish to only bring great quality handsets to market and leave the lower priced market to their competitors.

We are still drooling over the Xperia Z handset announced at CES 2013 and now Sony have confirmed the tablet variant, running (and wait for it….), a Quad Core Qualcomm 1.5Ghz APQ8064 CPU, 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage, a 10.1″ screen at an incredible 1920×1200 (powered by Sony’s Mobile Bravia Engine 2)! Camera wise there’s an 8.1 megapixel Exmore R camera out back, NFC, LTE, micro SD. Audiophiles will not be disappointed either with the inclusion of Sony’s S-Force virtual surround sound technology.

Phew.

Now imagine all of this wrapped in ...

HTC preparing to submit Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to Vodafone for One X

Josh Berg — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:30:49 +0000

Looky, looky – it’s not just Samsung fans who should be getting excited about the impending Jelly Bean update. Vodafone announced last week that Samsung had submitted the Jelly Bean update on the Galaxy S III to Vodafone for testing. Now, HTC have begun preparing their update to Vodafone which means it should be in their labs in the coming 1-2 weeks.

The update isn’t here just yet, but Vodafone have let everyone know that HTC are getting ready. HTC previously said on Twitter that the update would be out by the end of October and it looks like they’re making good on that statement. Telstra has previously said that HTC will be submitting the update for the One XL ...

[Daily Android Hit] Wednesday, 25th July 2012

Daily Update — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 03:21:12 +0000

From Around the Globe:

Will the US Motorola Xoom be getting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean shortly? [Liliputing]
Will the Nexus 7 lead Android tablets into a dominance of the tablet market? [BetaNews]
Intel and Google are in works for getting the Jelly Bean update to Atom-based phones/tablets [ComputerWorld]
Apparently mobile developers still prefer iOS over Android [InformationWeek]

From Android Australia:

Sign this petition to give the HTC Desire HD Ice Cream Sandwich [AA]
Video: Google wants you to ‘Make Yourself At Home’ with the Nexus 7 [AA]
First non-Nexus Jelly Bean device to be a ZTE [AA]
Australian Judge says Apple v Samsung dispute is ‘ridiculous’ [...

[Daily Android Hit] Tuesday, 24th July 2012

Josh Berg — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:50:12 +0000

From Around the Globe:

Streaming from Android to Android? You bet you can! [LifeHacker]
Intel has said that its new chip will not be used for porting over to Android tablets [InfoWorld]
Has Android piracy gone too far? Game devs have been forced to stop charging for their game [WebProNews]
Looking for a video review of the new Nexus 7 tablet? [MobileTech]

From Android Australia:

Further Concern for HTC as Stake in Beats Electronics is Re-sold [AA]
Google’s new advertisement for the Nexus 7 brings warmth to the Nexus [AA]
Telstra launches Telstra 24×7, helps you manage your accounts [AA]

Happy reading from the AA Team!...

[Daily Android Hit] Monday, 23rd July 2012

Daily Update — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 03:28:22 +0000

From Android Australia:

ASUS is launching the Transformer Infinity in Australia on August 7th! [AA]
HTC has confirmed that the Desire HD will in fact not be getting Ice Cream Sandwich [AA]
Samsung sells 10 million SGS3s and records $5.68 billion profit for Q2 2012 [AA]

From Around the Globe:

An Australian app aimed at reducing dementia has come to Android! [TheAustralian]
To root or not to root? What is the benefit of unleashing your phone? [PhoneDog]
Will the Galaxy S II, S III and Note be getting Ice Cream Sandwich in August/September? [MobileNApps]
The Apple vs Samsung patent hearing in Australia has begun today! [ZDNet]...

[Daily Android Hit] Sunday, 22st July 2012

Josh Berg — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 03:00:55 +0000

From Around the Globe:

Got questions about the Ouya and how it can convince developers over? This may answer your questions. [Mashable]
Could Android be affected by a European Antitrust complaint? [EWeek]
iOS is a more profitable OS than Android for the time being. But for how long? [BetaNews]
The Nokia N9 has received a Jelly Bean port [MobileNApps]
Jelly Bean for the Nexus S is now available in the States for a variety of carriers [TheDroidGuy]

From Android Australia:

How To: Stream media from your Nexus 7 to the biggest screen in the house [AA]
The next Galaxy is coming on August 15th, but its probably not ...

[Daily Android Hit] Saturday, 21st July 2012

Daily Update — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 06:34:46 +0000

From Around the Globe:

Does the Nexus 7 have quality issues? [PCMag]
Three cheers for the Android browser competition from CNET [CNET]
Read a million reviews for the Dark Knight Rises? How about a review of the iOS/Android game? [SlashGear]
Will a few more devices be getting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean shortly? [CNET]

From Android Australia:

HTC confirms One X(L), One S to receive Android 4.1 Jelly Bean [AA]
The Dark Knight Rises launches on Android for $7.49AU [AA]
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies coming to Android? [AA]
Google made $12.1 billion in Q2 2012 [AA]
Remember Adobe Flash Player on your ...

[Daily Android Hit] Friday, 20th July 2012

Daily Update — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 04:55:33 +0000

From Around the Globe:

Will Android save the dying market of MP3 media players? [CNET]
A US judge has supposedly said that Job’s hatred of Android plays no part in Apple vs Android trials in the US [PCMag]
HTC is currently prepping the One XL and One S for Jelly Bean [CNET]
Is Android the answer to keep Nokia from bankruptcy? [ZDNET]
The Nexus 7 has been receiving a warm welcome from users all over! [Examiner]

From Android Australia:

Vodafone has halted the Nexus S update after it apparently causes issues with emergency services! [AA]
ASUS Germany has confirmed that all ASUS tablets will receive Android 4.1 Jelly ...