Saturday, January 14, 2012

Woz Hearts Android

Apple CEO Steve Jobs hated the Android smartphone operating system so much that he vowed he would spend his last dying breath and every penny Apple had in the bank trying to destroy it .

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/woz-hearts-android?fromrss=1
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Friday, January 13, 2012

Tesla shares fall 20% after 2 top engineers resign

AUTOMOBILES 2 Tesla engineers resign - shares fall Palo Alto electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors said both its chief engineer and director of chassis engineering for the Model S luxury car have left the company just months before the rechargeable sedan goes on sale.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/tesla-shares-fall-20-after-2-top-engineers-resign?fromrss=1

Google: High Quality Company, Pricey Stock

Andy Rubin, Google's Android chief, announced recently that every day more than 700,000 people sign up for a new Android device.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/google-high-quality-company-pricey-stock?fromrss=1

Thursday, January 12, 2012

HDMI Dongle: Portable set-top box runs Android 4

"HDMI Dongle is an Open Source, USB-sized set-top box from Always Innovating, a technology outfit based in San Francisco, CA USA.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/hdmi-dongle-portable-set-top-box-runs-android-4?fromrss=1

Huawei MediaPad to get ICS

Last year, when we were covering Mobile World Congress, we asked Orange why they weren't retailing own-branded tablet devices here in the UK.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/huawei-mediapad-to-get-ics?fromrss=1

Qtel to carry forward success of Arab Games mobile apps

DOHA: Little did many people knew that QU Wireless Innovations Center and the Qtel Group jointly worked together to develop a special mobile application that was useful to get instant information on schedules, venues, news, tickets and event categories during the 12th Arab Games held here last month.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/qtel-to-carry-forward-success-of-arab-games-mobile-apps?fromrss=1

Idolian Launches Android Tablet IdolPad for...

IdolPad has a sleek new style and feel. It runs on Cortex A8 Chipset, 1 GHz CPU, 512MB, 7" Multi Touch Resistive Screen, Front Facing Camera, 360 G-Sensor, HDMI output on Android 2.3 OS.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/idolian-launches-android-tablet-idolpad-for?fromrss=1

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Pyramid says LTE smartphones will overtake modules by 2014

Only days after Nokia has announced a W7 Mango based LTE-ready device for the USA - the Lumia 900, market watcher, Pyramid Research , has released a report claiming that smartphones will overtake PCs in LTE subscriptions by 2014.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/pyramid-says-lte-smartphones-will-overtake-modules-by-2014?fromrss=1

LTE explodes at CES

LTE has exploded at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, where the three top U.S. wireless carriers and dozens of other vendors are showing off how they plan to use the high-speed technology with new smartphones, tablets and even ATM's. Alcatel-Lucent, which supplies LTE switches to the carriers, manned a booth showing several high-tech examples ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/lte-explodes-at-ces?fromrss=1

OnLive Viewer comes to Google TV, full gameplay capability coming soon

If you aren't content streaming video games to your PC, MicroConsole , Android device or iPad , you're about to get another option: Google TV.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/onlive-viewer-comes-to-google-tv-full-gameplay-capability-coming-soon?fromrss=1
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Apple will decline and WP Mango will shine 51Degrees.mobi says

GoMo News isn't normally a big fan of predictions for the mobile industry in 2012 but those from James Rosewell, CEO with 51Degrees.mobi , are so compelling we can't resist publishing some of them.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/apple-will-decline-and-wp-mango-will-shine-51degrees-mobi-says?fromrss=1

Huawei Ascend P1 and P1 S - Up close

The other day we got a first look at ths super-slim P1 and P1 S from Huawei. Now, mark my words, Huawei are definitely worth keeping an eye on, especially with Mobile World Congress around the corner.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/huawei-ascend-p1-and-p1-s-up-close?fromrss=1

T-Mobile announces Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G

Here is another 4G smartphone that will hit the US - thanks to T-Mobile . Known as the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G , this is the third smartphone arriving at T-Mobile that will take advantage of 4G technology , where it is touted to run on "America's Largest 4G Network." It might be large, but is the connection spotty or consistent? I will leave that ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/t-mobile-announces-samsung-galaxy-s-blaze-4g?fromrss=1

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Bobsled by T-Mobile Now Offers Free, Unlimited Messaging to Android Users Worldwide

Mobile USA, Inc. today announced expanded messaging and enhanced calling functionality for Bobsleda by T-MobileA , providing consumers with effortless communication for free across devices, countries, social networks and mobile carriers.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/bobsled-by-t-mobile-now-offers-free-unlimited-messaging-to-android-users-worldwide?fromrss=1

Google's Schmidt Not Convinced Android is Fragmented

Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt on Tuesday took issue with the idea that the Android mobile operating system is fragmented, arguing that there is instead a "differentiation" between devices.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/googles-schmidt-not-convinced-android-is-fragmented?fromrss=1
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Bobsled by T-Mobile Now Offers Free, Unlimited Messaging to Android Users Worldwide

Mobile USA, Inc. today announced expanded messaging and enhanced calling functionality for Bobsled by T-Mobile , providing consumers with effortless communication for free across devices, countries, social networks and mobile carriers.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/bobsled-by-t-mobile-now-offers-free-unlimited-messaging-to-android-users-worldwide-2?fromrss=1

Rockford Fosgate Launches New Website and Mobile App

Jan. 10, 2012 - Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance car audio systems, is proud to announce that it has updated its website, as well as launched a new compatible enhanced mobile website and a new free mobile app.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/rockford-fosgate-launches-new-website-and-mobile-app?fromrss=1
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TuneIn Radio takes its streaming act on the road

TuneIn RadioA has become a powerhouse in streaming music,A helping 30 million of users connect to local radio content via its mobile apps.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/tunein-radio-takes-its-streaming-act-on-the-road?fromrss=1

AT&T Pushes Ahead After T-Mobile Bid

Computerworld - LAS VEGAS -- AT&T dropped its $39 billion bid to buy T-Mobile USA in December, but demonstrated Monday that it is still running on all cylinders with announcements at CES of new smartphones, a tablet and new tools for mobile app developers.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/at-t-pushes-ahead-after-t-mobile-bid?fromrss=1

ProtectCell Announces Avanquest Software Will Provide New Mobile...

The New Benefit, Digital Leash, Lets ProtectCell Back Up Members' Contacts, While Members Can Lock, Locate and Wipe Their Lost or Stolen Devices Clean.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/protectcell-announces-avanquest-software-will-provide-new-mobile?fromrss=1

Idolian Introduces $169 Capacitive Touch Screen Tablet PC, TurboTab Z

Idolian.com is pleased to announce the new 7 inch Android tablet PC , TurboTab Z. Idolian is a tablet PC manufacturer and distributor with its offices in Newport Beach, CA, Arkansas and South Korea.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/idolian-introduces-169-capacitive-touch-screen-tablet-pc-turbotab-z?fromrss=1

Monday, January 9, 2012

Tech wrap: Huawei takes slimmest smartphone crown

Huawei, China's largest maker of telecommunications gear, unveiled the "Ascend"A smartphone, touting it asA the slimmest on the market as it moves to boost its share on the global consumer market.A Huawei unveiled the Ascend smartphones - available in black, white and pink - at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/tech-wrap-huawei-takes-slimmest-smartphone-crown?fromrss=1
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CES: Live From The AT&T Developer Summit; To Offer Data Plans For...

The pre-CES bandwagon rolls on. While the bulk of the media is over at the Venetian in Las Vegas this morning for the press conference grind that is CES Press Day, I'm across town at The Palms for the AT&T Developer Summit.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/ces-live-from-the-at-t-developer-summit-to-offer-data-plans-for?fromrss=1
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Nokia 're-entering' the U.S. with the Lumia 900

The Consumer Electronics Show is the big coming-out party for the U.S. launch of Nokia's new Windows Phone smartphones.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/nokia-re-entering-the-u-s-with-the-lumia-900?fromrss=1
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Fitness Mobile Apps Announces launch of affordable iPhone / Android...

Fitness Mobile Apps is the Mobile leader in scheduling of appointments, classes and services using systems like MINDBODY.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/fitness-mobile-apps-announces-launch-of-affordable-iphone-android?fromrss=1

Pioneer's Next Generation AppRadio Expands Compatibility

CES BOOTH #1101 - Pioneer Electronics Inc., the leader in aftermarket car electronics technology, today unveiled AppRadio 2, its newest smartphone powered in-vehicle audio system.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/pioneers-next-generation-appradio-expands-compatibility?fromrss=1
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Android overtakes Apple's iOS during holiday season

Android shot past Apple's iOS in market share last month, at least according to the number of ad impressions seen by ad network Chitika .

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/android-overtakes-apples-ios-during-holiday-season?fromrss=1

Live At CES: LG Electronics Kicks Off Press Day With 2012 Line-up

LG is launching its LG Spectrum phone, with a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor with "True HD" display.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/live-at-ces-lg-electronics-kicks-off-press-day-with-2012-line-up?fromrss=1
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