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Google responds to Galaxy Nexus volume bug: 'we have a fix!'
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The Galaxy Nexus volume bug has been squashed in Google's labs. The Android software maker has just announced it has a fix for the problem plaguing UK owners of the new Nexus, which will be rolled out "as soon as possible." Here's Google's statement in full:
"We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible."
It was starting to look like the pseudo-random volume fluctuation on the device was a hardware issue, one that would potentially require the replacement of affected handsets, but Google's promise of an update would seem to indicate that's not the case. Let's hope the remedy is as simple as an over-the-air software update.
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Windows 8 Upgrade Streamlined to 11 Clicks
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For those who upgrade between succeeding versions of Microsoft Windows, the upgrade installer can be cumbersome. There are way too many prompts and clicks. Microsoft is working to make the upgrade package of its next major version of Windows, for now referred to as Windows 8, streamlined to as few as 11 clicks. The new installer will be designed to perform most of its tasks without needing user input.
Microsoft will implement a new web-delivery method, where you purchase your Windows 8 license online, and the installer downloads your soft copy to you. It is pre-fed with your 25-character product key. Microsoft's next major Windows release is slated for 2012.
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Asus Padfone gets benchmarked, dual core Qualcomm S4 inside
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Anyone remember the Asus Padfone? It was announced way back in May of this year, only to be delayed until 2012 while Asus tweaks it so that it can run Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of Google’s Android operating system. What makes the Padfone unique is that it slides into a tablet cradle, transforming the device into what’s essentially a 10 inch tablet. Whether or not the concept takes off doesn’t really concern us at this point, what we’re interested in is the Qualcomm S4 that’s recently been discovered to be at the heart of the Padfone. Thanks to someone who ran GLBenchmark on the Padfone, we now know that the latest revision of the device comes with a Qualcomm MSM8960, the first t...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 pays a visit to the FCC
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Just a couple months after the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 vanished from their booth at IFA due to an injunction filed against them it has resurfaced for a return trip to the FCC, this time packing 3G bands as well as support for HSPA+…
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a tablet for the individuals that will find the Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus to be too small while the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is too large. Samsung seems interested in having a tablet for a whole variety of hand sizes. The display itself is of the Super AMOLED Plus type which should be a joy to gaze at. Powering the device behind the scenes is a dual-core 1.4GHz processor as well has 1GB of RAM. Of course, this is an Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet that also ha...
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HTC rumored to be building a true Facebook phone
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A new rumor has surfaced that has HTC working closely with social networking giant Facebook on a smartphone that is codenamed Buffy that will feature a modified version of Android making it a true Facebook phone.
Let’s face it; the HTC Status hasn’t been a very successful offering by AT&T. However, the HTC Status is nothing more than a low-end Android device with a blue Facebook button stationed below the keyboard that gives users the ability to post to their account quickly. What HTC and Facebook are believed to be working on now is something much more.
It is possible that the device simply known as Buffy will have a modified version of the Android platform that will make Facebook the fro...
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Quad-core powered HTC Quattro possibly delayed until March 2012
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Just the other day, we filled your head with the HTC Quattro. This is a high-end tablet that is expected to be equipped with a quad-core NVIDIA 3 processor under the hood, a 10.1 inch display with resolution of 1280x768, powered by Ice Cream Sandwich. We already pointed out that at 9mm, the HTC Quattro is just a tad thicker than the Apple iPad 2 and in addition to offering Beats Audio technology, Sense 4.0 is expected to be running on top of Android 4.0.
The HTC Quattro, possibly delayed until March. Image courtesy of Pocketnow
Originally, the HTC Quatro was set to take its high-end specs and roil the tablet market during this holiday shopping season, giving some competition to the quad-core...
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HTC releases the source code for the Rezound, Explorer, Desire S, and Amaze 4G
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Great news for you developers and hackers out there. HTC recently announced the official release of the Kernel source code of its four top notch devices. These handsets include the recently announced HTC Rezound, HTC Amaze 4G, HTC Explorer, HTC Desire S and the HTC Desire.
So what’s the big deal about source codes anyway? Well, source codes are incredibly useful as they not only allow users to take a closer look at new software, so a report of any bugs can be formulated. Also, they give developers and hackers a chance to either pullout usable parts or use the bits to create custom ROMs for devices. Basically, without a kernel source you can’t upload those cool third-party ROM’s from XDA-deve...
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White Samsung Galaxy S II coming to T-Mobile
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Arriving in the next couple weeks at a T-Mobile store near you is an attractive white version of the popular Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone that can be had just in time for the holidays.
Other than the fresh white paint job, the Galaxy S II sports the same specifications as the device currently offered by T-Mobile. It has a gorgeous 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and is a powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor and 1GB of RAM. Around the back of the smartphone is an 8 megapixel camera that can also record video in full 1080p HD. The front houses a 2 megapixel shooter to aid in all of your video chatting needs. On top of the Android Gingerbread platform is Samsu...
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Google updates Verizon Nexus page, 32 GB internal storage is back
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For those of you pining away for the latest Nexus phone to arrive on Verizon, it’s been a roller-coaster of rumors the last few days. Perhaps the most disheartening was when Google updated its product pages and eliminated the 32 GB model of the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, leaving only a 16 GB version.
Much panic ensued on enthusiast sites – many consumers feel that the lack of removable storage isn’t a big deal as long as a generous amount of internal storage is provided. After all, iPhone owners have been making this tradeoff for years. But the specter of only having 16 GB of internal storage had many people questioning whether this would be enough.
Worry no more, as Google has once again updated...
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RIM trims $300 from BlackBerry PlayBook prices
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Research In Motion’s debut tablet hasn’t bowled people over like the company had hoped, and now it is pushing a huge sale in hopes of drumming up interest during the holiday shopping season. For a limited time through participating retailers, RIM is offering its BlackBerry PlayBook slate for $300 below MSRP, representing savings of up to 60%. Sale pricing comes in at $199.99 for the 16GB model, $299 for the 32GB version and $399 for the 64GB model, and participating retailers include Best Buy, Walmart RadioShack and more.
After selling 500,000 PlayBooks into channels during the tablet’s first quarter of availability, RIM sold just 200,000 units to distributors last quarter. Analyst checks in...
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NVIDIA demos Android 4.0 ICS on ASUS Transformer Prime
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Though we expect the ASUS Transformer Prime to launch with Android 3.2 Honeycomb on board when it ships next month, that doesn't mean that NVIDIA and ASUS aren't hard at work getting Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich running on the convertible tablet. As proof of this, NVIDIA has released a demo video that gives us one of our first looks at Ice Cream Sandwich on a tablet and showcases some of the new features of Android 4.0.
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HP TouchPad earns number two tablet spot in U.S. thanks to fire sale
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NPD has concluded in a recent study that the TouchPad, HP’s last webOS product for the foreseeable future, turned out to be the second-most popular tablet in the U.S. so far this year. While it might seem crazy that a dead platform managed to beat out a dearth of Android competition (namely from Samsung), the $100 fire sale following HP’s announcement to cease webOS development obviously helped out a lot. NPD figures HP claimed 17% of the U.S. tablet market share between January and October 2011, followed up by Samsung at 16%, ASUS at 10%, Motorola at 9%, and Acer at 9%.
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Amazon, Best Buy botch Galaxy Nexus name in new ads
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While it’s pretty painful to watch Verizon do the same thing for a highly anticipated Android phone, the desire for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus hasn’t waned in the least bit. That said, with all the hype that’s been surrounding the handset, some still haven’t gotten the name right. In the past two days, both Amazon and Best Buy have advertised (in one way or another) different names for the Galaxy Nexus by digging up the older Nexus Prime moniker.
First up is Amazon, which not only claims the handset is the Nexus Prime but the Samsung Galaxy S II Nexus Prime 4G. While this is likely just a placeholder for the real deal, it is a little odd to see the Nexus Prime name pop up again and even more s...
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Samsung delivers Android 3.2 Honeycomb update to Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Last week, Samsung released an update to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that brought along Android 3.2 Honeycomb to the slate. Unfortunately, it also broke a few important functions, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and others on a number of users' tablets. As a result of that, Samsung quickly halted the roll-out of the update to fix the issues. Now, the company claims that it has resolved all of the problems with the upgrade and has started distributing it to users once again. Owners of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 should get a notification on the tablet when the update is ready to be downloaded and installed. It can also be installed from Samsung's Kies desktop app on a PC.
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Samsung to launch Google TV next year
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Samsung’s visual display division president Yoon Boo-Keun confirmed to The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday that his company plans to launch a television with Google TV software next year. The Google TV platform allows users to browse the web and interact with a television in a similar fashion as they would with a computer. However, Google TV products, such as Logitech’s Revue set-top box, have failed so miserably that Logitech’s CEO described the product as a “mistake.” It is unclear how Samsung plans to differentiate its televisions from set top boxes, which suffered from poor sales, but new Google TV software paired with Samsung’s position in the television market could help raise consumer ...
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