- Official Google Wallet app requesting root permission 18/05/2012 a las 17:37h
Something odd is going on with the Google Wallet app. After a recent update the app appears to be requesting root access, though the initial report is that nothing has changed within Google Wallet that would need root access. Some suggest Google is doing this to check if a phone is rooted or not so ... - Virgin Mobile giving $25 in Google Wallet credits to everyone who activates an LG Optimus Elite 18/05/2012 a las 17:14h
Virgin Mobile is running an interesting promotion to get people to buy their newly-launched LG Optimus Elite. They’re giving $25 of Google Wallet credit to use at participating retailers and shops. This is no doubt a promotion to highlight the device’s NFC chip and to encourage users to try out mobile payments, a fairly new ... - Get an Android PC on a stick for $74 18/05/2012 a las 16:17h
While a proper Android-based computer has yet to form in a practical way, this new option is a viable alternative for its price. It’s the $74 MK802 stick from retailer All Express. The device comes with Android 4.0, apparently, and while the listing’s title mentions “Google TV,” we can’t seem to figure out whether or ... - UK getting the Pink Galaxy Note this June 18/05/2012 a las 15:07h
If you didn’t know, Samsung introduced some alternate colors for the Samsung Galaxy Note. Unfortunately, those alternate colors only launched in Korea. Well, it looks like parts of Europe are about to get in on the fun as Carphone Warehouse have pegged June 2012 as the launch date for the berry pink version in the ... - Refurbished 32GB HP TouchPad on sale for $195 at Woot; today only 18/05/2012 a las 14:30h
While this isn’t the lowest price this tablet has ever been available for, the HP TouchPad is a bit hard to find. Paying nearly $200 for this tablet might be justified, all things considered. Woot is offering the 32GB-equipped device for $195 for one day only. It’s a refurbished model, but if you take a ... - Android Overload: HTC One X Only $130 For New Customers and Upgrades, HTC EVO LTE RUU Now Available, and More 18/05/2012 a las 09:51h
Congrats. You’ve mad it to the Android Overload. These are all the stories form throughout our day that didn’t make it onto our front page — but because we like to keep our readers well informed, we posted them here for y’all to take a final look at. There’s always something here for everyone, so, ... - New HTC Android Phones tweaked to evade Apple Patent issues 18/05/2012 a las 09:19h
It had come to light last year that there were two of Apple’s Patents that HTC had intentionally chosen to become oblivious to and this had landed them in trouble for infringement act. This development was made by a judge last year, but HTC quickly dodged the accusation by giving an assurance that they would ... - Samsung Galaxy S3 For T-Mobile and AT&T Make An Appearance At Bluetooth SIG 18/05/2012 a las 09:19h
We’re expecting the Samsung Galaxy S3 to arrive on the big 4 carriers here in the US, but unfortunately, nothing’s been announced yet. Well, here’s some good news for AT&T and T-Mobile customers. Both versions of the GS3 have just made their way through the Bluetooth SIG, revealing not much other than their BT capabilities, ... - Best Buy Now Alerting HTC EVO 4G LTE Pre-Orders of Indefinitely Delayed Shipment Date 18/05/2012 a las 08:20h
Earlier today, we reported that Best Buy was notifying pre-orders that the HTC EVO 4G LTE would arrive on May 23rd, a few days later than the original May 18th launch date. This came after news that both the EVO and One X were being held up at Customs, and lead a few to believe ... - Amazon To Begin Selling Ad Space On Kindle Fire’s Welcome Screen For $600,000 18/05/2012 a las 06:24h
In a move I would have expected to see Google jump on first, it looks like the other Google (Amazon) is attempting to make back some of that money they’re losing on every Kindle Fire sold by selling “prime” location ad space on their 7-inch tablets. For a measly $600,000, you too can advertise your ... - Samsung Galaxy S3 Pre-Orders Reach 9 Million – Factories Running At Full Capacity 18/05/2012 a las 04:35h
If there was ever any doubt that the next generation Galaxy S wouldn’t be a hit, the Korea Economic Daily is reporting that Samsung has received a total of 9 million global pre-orders for the Galaxy S3 (that’s like, the entire population of New Jersey), solidifying the Korean manufacturer as the top selling smartphone maker ... - Android Powered “i’m Watch” Experiencing Delays – Begins Shipping July 15th With Improved Specs 18/05/2012 a las 03:23h
The Android powered “i’m Watch” made quite the splash when it debuted first as a concept late last year, and then as a prototype at this year’s CES. There was so much buzz that many an Android user, and your everyday tech enthusiast, were getting in line, pre-ordering the device as soon as it was ... - Temple Run Updated In The Play Store – Fixes Support For Ice Cream Sandwich Devices 18/05/2012 a las 02:23h
Those of you a part of the elite 4.9% of Android users currently running Ice Cream Sandwich have a little something to enjoy today. Looks like developer Imangi Studios has updated Temple Run for Android, finally fixing compatibility issues the game was having on some Android 4.0 devices. A few other bugs were fixed as ... - Delaware Federal Court Orders HTC and Apple To Meet For Settlement Talks in August 18/05/2012 a las 01:34h
I think it goes without saying that this whole patent “he said, she said” legal business has gotten a bit out of hand lately. Apparently, the US District for the District of Delaware agrees with the sentiment, and have ordered HTC and Apple to meet and talk about a potential settlement. It’s not clear if ... - New no-contract plans for T-Mobile’s 4G tablets, hotspots, and USB modems revealed. 18/05/2012 a las 00:52h
Those who opt out of using T-Mobile tablets, hotspots, and USB modems on-contract will be happy to know that T-Mobile has introduced some great new data packages. For $15 you can get a one week pass with 300MB of bandwidth. Another $10 will get you 1.5GB for a month, $35 will get you 3.5GB for ... - New LG Eclipse 4G LTE photos surface, confirm NFC and removable battery 18/05/2012 a las 00:23h
BriefMobile got their hands on a new back shot of the LG Eclipse 4G LTE. The Sprint phone, rumored to have a 4.67 inch display, a 1.5GHz S4 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 13 megapixel camera with flash, 16GB of internal storage, and a 2,100 mAh battery, appears to be coming with NFC capabilities. That’s nothing ... - Samsung to open first Canadian stand-alone retail store soon 17/05/2012 a las 23:43h
Samsung’s making nice on their promise of expanding their retail presence. Their plan is to create more pop-up areas inside existing stores and have a nice collection of retail stores of their own. Welp, it looks like their first Samsung-only retail story in Canada has been confirmed. Burnaby, British Colombia, Canada is the first town ... - Smart Ball HD - +101 17/05/2012 a las 22:09h
Description Smart Ball is a logic and strategic video game in which the ball has to reach the end of the path. In order to do that you should strategically place the pieces in each level. The videogame has 21 different pieces 100 levels with raising difficulty and 5 worlds. Moreover you have a scenario editor where you can create your own levels and play it save in your device or share them with others and see if they can beat your level. Features * 5 Worlds * 100 Levels * All Users Levels * 6 Diferent Scenarios * 21 Diferent Pieces * HD Game * Nice Music * Full Level Editor - Naples. FL and New Orleans, LA get AT&T 4G LTE 17/05/2012 a las 21:52h
AT&T announced Naples, FL and New Orleans, LA would be getting 4G LTE sometime soon back in March, and a couple of months later those cities are now lit up with super fast speeds that quite a few devices can take advantage. Turn that LTE radio on and enjoy the convenience and liberty of having ... - Week 2 TegraZone Anniversary Contest: Tell us if you’re buying Sonic 4: Episode II, and why 17/05/2012 a las 21:10h
Are you guys ready for the second week’s TegraZone anniversary and Player’s Choice Awards contest courtesy of NVIDIA? We know we are. If you aren’t in the know, NVIDIA’s just hit their one-year anniversary with TegraZone and they’re holding a Player’s Choice Awards! Hit that link to vote, and you can also snap a photo ...
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