In this video from CES 2013, Sony talks about the Xperia Z / ZL Android smartphone and the one-touch mirroring functionality, which allows sharing content from phone to TV using Miracast and NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities built into the new Bravia KDL-W900A LED HD 3DTV and its accompanying remote control. Most current smartphones...
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Specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100 and GT-N5110 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean tablets have leaked out. The former will be equipped with both 3G/WiFi capabilities while the latter is set to debut with WiFi-only connectivity, apparently. The two devices should fall in line nicely between the 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II smartphone and...
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At the 2013 CES, Dacor showcased its upcoming 30-inch Android-equipped Discovery smart oven. The new Discovery Wall Oven connects the kitchen to the home via the Discovery IQ Controller, which is basically a built-in 7-inch LCD touchscreen WiFi tablet that’s powered by a Samsung 1GHz Processor with PowerVR SGX 540 GPU, 512MB DDR2 RAM,...
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Today’s product announcements from Google included two new devices, the LG Nexus 4 smartphone and Samsung Nexus 10 tablet; however, two variants of the previously released Nexus 7 tablet were also launched. The Asus-branded Nexus 7 32GB WiFi model is now available to purchase for $249 on the Google Play Store. The 8GB model,...
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It’s apparently the year for Android-powered point-and-shoot digital cameras. First the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera, recently the Nikon COOLPIX S800c, and now there’s a rumor that Samsung may announce a Galaxy S Camera at IFA 2012 next week. A “reliable” tipster describes Samsung’s Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich-powered shooter as a “Galaxy S III...
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Samsung has finally started updating the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet (USA WiFi model) to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich today. The upgrade can be accessed over-the-air (OTA) or through Samsung KIES software. Firmware Details: Specially for USA (Android 4.0.4) Build date: August Changelist: 818980 PDA: P7510UELPL CSC: p7510XABLPL Next Samsung Tablets in Line for...
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Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 10.1 Android tablet ahead of IFA 2012. If it feels like you’re experiencing a bit of deja vu, that’s because this is the second time Samsung has introduced the device. However, this time the tablet has been redesigned with more power, memory and a better camera in order to...
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Motorola has started rolling out the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean JRO03H update to the Xoom WiFi tablet in the US. While the Google Nexus 7 was the first device to come pre-loaded with Jelly Bean, the Xoom is the first tablet to get the upgrade over the air. If you happen to own one,...
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The Sprint Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE Android smartphone will get an OTA software update to build L700.FG01 tomorrow, July 26th. This one is said to modify the received signal strength indicator (RSSI), add support for Sprint TV, and WiFi/LTE settings will now be turned on by default. Look for the update to be released...
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The Motorola Xoom WiFi tablet in the US will soon be upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The following is the official changelog in case you want some reading material while waiting for the JRO03H OTA update to arrive. Android 4.1.1, Jelly Bean Software Update for the Motorola XOOM™ WIFI in the U.S. Introduction...
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Samsung’s various Galaxy Tab devices will apparently receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades beginning in July through August. The update is said to improve battery and speed as well. The following Samsung tablet models will be on the receiving end of the aforementioned ICS upgrade this summer: GT-P6210 Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus WIFI,...
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ASUS is finally addressing the known Transformer Prime GPS signal issue by offering a hardware add-on solution to users. If you own a Transformer Prime, registering it on ASUS’ VIP member site will enable you to receive a free external GPS extension kit, essentially a dongle, that will “be a flush fit on the...
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Google announced tonight that Android 4.0.4 has started rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (HSPA+), Samsung Nexus S (UMTS/GSM) and Motorola Xoom WiFi. From Google’s Android team: We’ve started rolling out Android 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich, to UMTS/GSM Nexus S, Xoom Wi-Fi, and HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus devices, and we’ll be rolling it out...
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The Motorola Xoom (WiFi) has been updated to Android 4.0.4 (build IMM76). Users can either wait for the software update to hit US devices over-the-air or access the download manually below. The upgrade delivers quicker screen rotation, camera image quality boosts, and improved stability. Enhancements: - Quicker screen rotation - A new setting to...
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The Tegra 3-powered Asus Transformer Prime seems to be getting OTA updates every week, as another has started rolling out to users in the U.S. and Taiwan today. As usual, there’s no official changelog posted with the 9.4.2.14 IML74K update, but Gary Key from Asus did chime in on XDA to mention that the...
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