The Frozen Android: 2012-02-12

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Sony's Four-Screen Strategy Needs Vita OS

Changes are afoot at Sony : new CEO, new PS Vita on the market, and a new opportunity to demonstrate the company can deliver on its "four-screen" strategy of convergence.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/sonys-four-screen-strategy-needs-vita-os?fromrss=1

Two Android tablets take on Apple: One is up to the task

Comparing Apple's iPad 2 with Motorola's XyBoard and Amazon's Kindle Fire is fraught with peril.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/two-android-tablets-take-on-apple-one-is-up-to-the-task?fromrss=1
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Android Tablet Productivity Pack

Just last summer, the dearth of Android tablet apps comparable to the offerings available for the iPad posed a serious problem for Android tablets makers trying to compete with Apple's market juggernaut.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/android-tablet-productivity-pack?fromrss=1

Android expands to variety of gadgets

As Google's Android mobile operating system grows, it's become obvious it won't just be in smartphones and tablets anymore.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/android-expands-to-variety-of-gadgets?fromrss=1

Smartphone vendors have a lot to prove in Barcelona

Big high-definition screens and quad-core processors in thin form factors expected to be trendy at Mobile World Congress The pressure is on HTC and LG Electronics to show they can compete with Apple and Samsung Electronics in the smartphone market by showing off impressive products at Mobile World Congress, which starts in Barcelona later this ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/smartphone-vendors-have-a-lot-to-prove-in-barcelona?fromrss=1

Notion Ink's ICS build for Adam goes beta, adds 3G, GPS

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Last month Adam owners got a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich after Notion Ink [released an Alpha build][3], but if the limited functionality didn't do it for you, how about an improved Beta version? The developers hope that HDMI video, functional GPS, better WiFi and a working compass will keep you happy while they iron out the remaining niggles, like non-functioning camera and microphone. If this sounds a bit more like it, you should be able to get your hands on it over the weekend. Hit the source link below for the deets.

[Notion Ink's ICS build for Adam goes beta, adds 3G, GPS][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][4] on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:46:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][5].

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Ford sends out OpenXC beta, vehicle-aware apps should be just around the corner

[![Fords sends out OpenXC beta][1] ][2]

It's six months since Ford partnered with Bug Labs to build [OpenXC][3] and now the system is ready for third-party developers to get involved. Rather than following Renault and others down the [Android route][4], OpenXC is a dedicated platform designed to bring together third-party apps and hardware. It comes with an [Arduino][5]-based interface module that hooks up to the car's own systems, allowing the software to work with sensors, audio interfaces, safety devices and whatever other add-ons an owner might want to rig up. One app, developed by India's HCL Technologies, is already complete: it sends location updates to selected contacts to warn them if a driver is running late for a meeting. (Finally, Arduino gets to do something [_useful_][6].)

[Ford sends out OpenXC beta, vehicle-aware apps should be just around the corner][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][7] on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:41:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][8].

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Apple's Patent Win over Motorola Spurs Quick Android Fix

For Google, the goal is to offer some tangible relief to other Android handset vendors such as Samsung, which is likewise being sued by Apple in several courts globally.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/apples-patent-win-over-motorola-spurs-quick-android-fix?fromrss=1

Friday, February 17, 2012

RIM Blackberry Playbook won't support ad-powered Android apps

When Research in Motion's Playbook tablet first began to show signs of struggling, analysts suggested one of the only ways to rise from the grave would be to offer some way of bringing Android apps to the platform.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/rim-blackberry-playbook-wont-support-ad-powered-android-apps?fromrss=1

BlackBerry Playbook OS 2.0 release confirmed for February 21st

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There's been plenty of [back and forth][3] between the web and RIM lately regarding the debut date of the [next OS release][4] for the PlayBook, and now we've got some hard evidence showing that the software is set to be let loose on February 21st . As you can see in the picture above, PlayBook users will be able to download version 2.0 in the early hours of an unknown time zone next Tuesday. The much anticipated update will finally give the tablet a native email client, improved BlackBerry Bridge functionality and plenty of other goodies. Not only that, BlackBerry Mobile Fusion will be rolling out that same day, giving IT professionals the ability to manage all BlackBerry devices from a single interface -- with Android and iOS controls coming in March. The picture to prove it is after the break, and now that we got that settled, we can go back to speculating about [BlackBerry 10][5], right?

[Thanks, Anonymous]

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[BlackBerry Playbook OS 2.0 release confirmed for February 21st][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][6] on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:13:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][7].

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Vonage announces free iPhone and Android apps for calling and texting

Vonage announces iPhone and Android apps A that allow you to call and text message other Vonage Mobile app users forA , worldwide, on iPhone and Android.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/vonage-announces-free-iphone-and-android-apps-for-calling-and-texting?fromrss=1

Ford and Bug Labs Shipping OpenXC Beta Kits

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MojoKid writes "OpenXC is an open source connectivity platform developed in tandem by Ford and open source hardware maker Bug Labs. Announced this fall, the platform is designed to allow developers the ability to use Android- and Arduino-based modules to interact with a vehicle's in-car tech, such as vehicle sensors and GPS units. The OpenXC website succinctly describes the platform as 'an API to your car.' Ford announced that OpenXC beta test kits are now shipping to developers worldwide, including U.S. institutions such as MIT and Standford as well as India's HCL Technologies."

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Idolian TouchTab 10 Gets Android 4.0 Upgrade

TouchTab 10 Android 4.0 firmware is now available on idolian.com download page for all customers to register and download.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/idolian-touchtab-10-gets-android-4-0-upgrade?fromrss=1

CM9 for TouchPad gains access to nightly builds

[![CM9 Alpha 6 for TouchPad gets access to nightly builds][1] ][2]

Happy tidings for TouchPad owners looking for the latest [Android 4.0 action][3]: the Alpha 6 build of CM9 can now tune into nightly broadcasts of fixes and updates, courtesy of Teamwin and Eyeballer. This is an unofficial development branch and users have so far seen mixed results, but the main CyanogenMod crew seems content enough to recommend it -- at least until a new Alpha or Beta build comes along with major improvements like video playback or camera support. It's definitely healthier than holding your breath.

[CM9 for TouchPad gains access to nightly builds][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][4] on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:28:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][5].

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Is Android 5.0 Jelly Bean Mobile OS Coming in Spring 2012?

There are hardly a few high-end smartphones flaunting the vigorous looks of Android 4.0 onboard.

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New Swype beta fulfills the Ice Cream Sandwich promise

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It may be here a bit later than the [140-character box promised][3], but this fresh beta version of your favorite third-party keyboard app brings along a treat you'd been begging for. Swype's latest gift to the [early-adopting crowd][4] brings along some much requested [Ice Cream Sandwich][5] support. And, although all you [Gnex-rockin'][6] folks are getting what you wanted, the beta also adds other bits like accuracy improvements, add-ons with DragonGo! as well as downloadable languages for slates. We figured all that tapping's got you fatigued, so we're hooking you up with a clickable link to the download below.

[New Swype beta fulfills the Ice Cream Sandwich promise][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][7] on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:37:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][8].

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Acer Iconia Tab Android Ice Cream Sandwich update rolls-in

Got yourself one of the three Acer Iconia Tabs that have hit the market so far? If so, you're probably craving some Ice Cream Sandwich fun.

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Distro Issue 28: A slew of device reviews and a look back at CP+ 2012

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Apple's kitty cat-flavored [OS refresh][3] may have dominated the news this week, but it was a deluge of product reviews that kept the wheels spinning at Distro HQ. Issue 28 is one of our heftiest yet, featuring Sony's stateside [PS Vita][4], Ainovo's $99 Ice Cream Sandwich tablet, Motorola's QWERTY kin, the Droid 4, the AT&T version of Samsung's ample [Galaxy Note][5] and LG's fashionable Prada Phone. Shaking things up a bit, Zach Honig travels to Yokohama, Japan to bring you the biggest breakouts from the [2012 CP+][6] Camera and Photo Imaging Show. And, to round it all out, we've got a healthy helping of content you won't see anywhere else, like Ross Rubin's Switched On, Donald Melanson's Recommended Reading, our Q&A with Netbooknews' Nicole Scott and a lesson on "How to Be Happy" by cartoonist Shannon Wheeler.

**[_Distro Issue 28 PDF_][7]**
[_Distro on the iTunes App Store_][8]
[_Distro in the Android Market_][9]
_[Distro APK (for sideloading)][10]_
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[Distro Issue 28: A slew of device reviews and a look back at CP+ 2012][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][13] on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][14].

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More HTC Endeavor whispers: SLCD display, thin chassis, 32GB and no microSD

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Months of rumors about the HTC Endeavor (aka the One X, [Edge][3], [Ville][4]) have layered up to provide a pretty complete (if not totally reliable) picture of the forthcoming [Tegra 3][5]-powered Android handset. There's room for a few more brush-strokes, however, and one of _MoDaCo_'s tipsters is happy to paint them. We're told the new handset will have a Super LCD display, despite earlier rumors of HTC flirting with AMOLED ([again][6]). This could be no bad thing, judging from the stunning 1280 x 720 panel on the [Rezound][7], but the Endeavor is expected to have a larger 4.7-inch screen and hence a slightly lower pixel density. The thinness of the Endeavor's chassis will reportedly be a major selling point, as will be the 32GB of onboard memory that will come as standard. However, this storage won't be expandable -- the tipster says there's no microSD on the back, just a microSIM slot and an 1800mAh battery that may or may not be removable. Again, the provenance of these reports is unknown, but MoDaCo's reports have so far tallied closely with what we saw in a leaked [Endeavor ROM][8]. Assuming it's all accurate, will it be enough to give HTC the differentiating leg-up it so badly needs? We're not sure, but we do know that more [Beats Audio][9] or a [music streaming service][10] won't cut it.

[More HTC Endeavor whispers: SLCD display, thin chassis, 32GB and no microSD][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][11] on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:36:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][12].

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Ford introduces OpenXC to India

Ford of USA has acknowledged that in-car entertainment and information systems - 'infotainment' for short - are progressing at a rapid rate, and the day isn't far off where the car will be a rolling computer in more ways than we imagine.

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Acer Iconia Tab family to be given Ice Cream Sandwich treatment, rolling out to A200 now

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Acer's revealed that it'll be bringing Android's latest and greatest version to its existing tablet family. The update is rolling out ([as promised][3]) on the Iconia Tab A200 now, but version 4.0 will also make an appearance on both its seven inch ([Iconia A100][4]) and 10 inch ([Iconia A500][5]) relatives in April. The update adds all those ICS features, including refreshed widget design and improved multitasking, but leaves the manufacturer's own Android addition -- the [Acer launcher ring][6] -- in tact.

[Continue reading _Acer Iconia Tab family to be given Ice Cream Sandwich treatment, rolling out to A200 now_][2]

[Acer Iconia Tab family to be given Ice Cream Sandwich treatment, rolling out to A200 now][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][7] on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:22:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][8].

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Auraslate opens Android tablets up to developers, welcomes mischief

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[HTC aside][3], not every manufacturer is willing, ready and committed to opening up its device portfolio to the idle hands of [hackers][4]. Which is why Auraslate, a recently launched start-up, is stepping in to fill that void, instituting a sea change in how [devs][5] translate their unsanctioned software concepts into actual end user products. To do this, the humble outfit's offering up 7- and 10-inch [Android tablets][6] that range in price from $139 to $270 and come loaded up with an ARM Cortex A9 CPU, 4GB storage and a Gorilla Glass-coated capacitive touchscreen. Prospective haxxors can choose between two configurations available on the site: an Advance Development Kit which includes a source code disk and a cheaper Novice option. For the money, you'll get that aforementioned hardware, peripherals (usb plug, power adapter), as well as access to Aura's forums and ROM refreshes, although ICS is limited to its top shelf Lifepad 1026. So if you're tired of damning the Man with every OEM-issued, security-patching update and just want to be left to your coding best, it might be wise to bask in this company's glow.

[Auraslate opens Android tablets up to developers, welcomes mischief][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][7] on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:29:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][8].

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Pocket-lint Podcast #72 - Mac Os X Mountain Lion, Android 5.0 Jelly Bean and PS Vita launch games

The Pocket-lint Podcast this week takes a long hard look at the developer build of Mac OS X Mountain Lion and explains what all the fuss is about.

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Centrify, Enterproid Tackle Android, iOS Mobile Management

Centrify and Enterproid each made BYOD announcements regarding Apple iOS and Google Android devices at a time when bring your own device is a hot topic.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/02/centrify-enterproid-tackle-android-ios-mobile-management?fromrss=1

Thursday, February 16, 2012

There Will Soon Be More Cell Phones Than People in the World

Cisco's annual Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast makes some interesting predictions , including the fact that the number of mobile-connected devices will exceed the world's population sometime this year.

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HBO Go rolls out to most Samsung Smart HDTVs -- but not through all providers

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It's been nearly a year since Samsung [first announced HBO Go access would be coming][3] to its Smart TVs, and today the company announced on all forms of social media (Twitter, Facebook, Google+ -- there may be a YouTube video out there somewhere) it's finally available. Most should be familiar with HBO's TV Everywhere offering that opens its archives to users on various internet devices and has already been well received on [iOS, Android][4] and [Roku][5] platforms. The official [HBO Go][6] Twitter account mentions news on the [Xbox 360 client][7] is "coming soon" but for now subscribers can just grab the app and start watching -- with a few caveats.

For reasons not mentioned, the HBO Go app doesn't play nicely with every Smart TV, with access available on all 2010 and 2011 models with the exception of several from last year (listed after the break). Also key to remember is that not every TV provider has given its blessing to allows customers access to HBO Go in the living room, so it seems Comcast, DirecTV and Time Warner customers are still out of luck. If you've got the right combo of service provider and hardware go forth and download from the Samsung Apps marketplace right now, we'll be busy trying to figure out where the old episodes of _Arli$$_ are.

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Google files patent app for unlocking devices, says we don't need no stinking slide-to-unlock

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Apple's legal assault on Android has ratcheted up another notch with [Cupertino's newest complaint][3] against Samsung, in which it alleges a bevy of devices infringe upon its slide-to-unlock patent. Help may be on the way, however, as a recent Google patent application shows Mountain View aims to acquire some device-unlocking IP of its own. Titled "Input to Locked Computing Device," the application claims a method for a device unlocking process using one or more user inputs while simultaneously executing a command -- like calling a specific contact or opening an application. Those user inputs can take the form of passcodes, touch and drag, or audio commands. While the application's drawings depict such a system on a phone, it claims an unlocking system for desktops and laptops as well, so it could easily find its way onto a [Chromebook][4] or two. Of course, it's just an application, so there's no telling when, or if, it'll actually become an addition to Android's courtroom arsenal, but feel free to check out the app itself by surfing on over to the source link below.

[Google files patent app for unlocking devices, says we don't need no stinking slide-to-unlock][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][5] on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:56:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][6].

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Barclays releases Pingit mobile payments app, we go hands on

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[Barclays Bank][3] has unleashed Pingit, an [iOS][4], [Android][5] and [BlackBerry][6] app that lets you send up to £300 ($470) each day to family, friends or technically-aware muggers. UK mobile number and bank account holders can get started in minutes as long as you've got one of the Barclays-branded [PINSentry tools][7]. You'll be asked to come up with a five digit code that will lock the app to anyone but yourself (or, you know, that mugger) and then you can start spreading your cash around, _baller-style_. We set up our own account in the app and if you're curious about our impressions, you can find out what we thought after the break.

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Mozilla to reveal allies for its challenge to Android and iOS

Expect partners for Mozilla's Boot to Gecko, a mobile OS for Web apps, to emerge at Mobile World Congress.

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HP's Whitman Slags Android to Pump WebOS

On Wednesday, at a meeting of the company's channel partners in Las Vegas, HP CEO Meg Whitman talked up Open WebOS, the company's newly open sourced mobile operating system. But she also took a moment to stir up a batch of fear, uncertainty, and doubt about Google?s Android. The mobile operating system ?may end up being a closed system with their purchase of Motorola," she said. Whitman also described Android as "remarkably fragmented."

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Apple, Android must better protect kids who use apps, FTC says

Apple and Android need to do more to protect young consumers who buy apps on mobile devices, according to an FTC report released Thursday.

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Double Fine Adventure Will Be Available DRM Free For IOS, Android

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New submitter Garth Smith writes "Tim Schafer has a video update for his crowdsourced project, Double Fine Adventure. Because of the nearly $2 million in funding, the budget is now large enough for language translations, voice acting, music, and more platforms. The XBox and PS3 are absent. I wonder what would the chances of a DRM-free release have been if funding had come from a traditional publisher?"

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The Turbo Android

A few weeks ago I blogged about breaking up with AT&T, which meant my iPhone would become an expensive and glorified iPod.

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HP CEO Says Google-Motorola Deal Could Close-Source Android

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swandives writes "WebOS could be an important player in the long run as an open-source mobile OS, because Android could become closed source with Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility, Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman said during a speech at the HP Global Partner conference in Las Vegas. It may take up to four years for the complete impact of webOS to be felt, Whitman said. HP has said it would release WebOS -- originally developed by Palm for phones and tablets -- to the open-source community. The company bought Palm in 2010 but late last year announced it will not make devices that use the software."

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Double Fine Adventure Will Be Available DRM Free For IOS, Android

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Mozilla offers Gaia UI first look, will reveal Boot to Gecko partners at MWC

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Mozilla surprised us [last summer][3] when it announced plans for its [Boot to Gecko][4] mobile OS. Now, it looks like the project has some industry support, with CTO Brenden Eich tweeting that the company will make a partner announcement at MWC this month. There are no details right now as to who might be involved, but given that developer support is already there (the operating system is based on existing web standards, after all), the hopes are that this could indicate vital operator, or even hardware manufacturer backing. Another encouraging development is the first sighting of the platform's Gaia UI, further suggesting the project might well meet its planned Q2 release target. It doesn't stray too far from the Android / iOS model that we're already familiar with, but give the source link a swipe if you want to see more.

[Mozilla offers Gaia UI first look, will reveal Boot to Gecko partners at MWC][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][5] on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:33:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][6].

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Double Fine Adventure Will Be Available DRM Free For IOS, Android

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HP CEO Says Google-Motorola Deal Could Close-Source Android

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FTC Staff: Parents Aren't Getting Enough Info On Kid-Targeted Mobile Apps

The Federal Trade Commission says app stores and developers are not providing parents with the info they need to determine what data is being collected from their kids and how it is being used.

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HP CEO Says Google-Motorola Deal Could Close-Source Android

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Double Fine Adventure Will Be Available DRM Free For IOS, Android

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ASUS delays Ice Cream Sandwich for Transformer, aims for 'Feb / March 2012' release

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Looks like that Google approval's taking a little longer [than expected][2]. ASUS just announced that the Android 4.0 update for its first [Transformer][3] tablet now likely to land between now and next month. We've just inched over the [mid-February deadline][4] last offered up by the company and this new, _vaguer_ release date arrives from ASUS's Singapore arm. The Ice Cream Sandwich-flavored refresh will be sent over-the-air; that is, when it finally arrives on the keyboard-courting slab.

[ASUS delays Ice Cream Sandwich for Transformer, aims for 'Feb / March 2012' release][5] originally appeared on [Engadget][6] on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:46:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][7].

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Acer Iconia Tab A510 hits FCC, refuses to reveal all its secrets

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Rumor had it that Acer's latest slate, the [Iconia Tab A510][3] would be hitting the market in April. Well, the [Android 4.0][4]-sporting slab just inched closer to its debut by sauntering through the FCC. This particular model comes loaded with Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS, but there's no 3G or 4G in sight. The ten-inch tablet didn't reveal all its secrets to us in the filing, and the images of its prerequisite dissection have not been posted yet. Still, it's nice to know that this slimmer and [pleasantly plasticy][5] device should be hitting the market soon and serving up a much needed slice of Ice Cream Sandwich. Hit up the source link if you're really into graphs and radiation reports.

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Google Maps for Android gets updated, improves battery life for Latitude, location history users

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Okay, this may not bring the most sweeping changes in the history of the [Google Maps][3] application, but who can say no to the promise of [better battery life][4]? The fresh update to the Android app, version 6.3 to be exact, brings along the customary bug fixes. And, for those of you using the [Latitude][5] and [location history][6], you should notice some improvements in the juice department -- because you need all the power you can get when stalking folks all over town. We know you're eager to get past VIP status and become the Guru at the local watering hole, so head on down to the source link and get the update to make it happen.

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