The Frozen Android: 2012-08-05

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Ask Engadget: best 'Find my Phone' app for Android?

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We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's [Ask Engadget][3] inquiry is coming to us from Jacob, who needs to ensure he can find his Android phone if it's lost. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at **_ask [at] engadget [dawt] com_**.

> "Hi good folks at Engadget! I just upgraded to a Galaxy S III and I need a new "find my phone" tool. I used to use SeekDroid on my DROID 2, but the web interface won't work on the new phone. I know Samsung's got an app called DIVE that can do this, but it doesn't seem to be supported on Verizon phones. If you've got any suggestions, that'd be fantastic. Thanks!"

Actually, we had a look and we don't think it's available on any US Samsung handset without flashing your firmware. But let's imagine he doesn't want that level of hassle. What app should he be picking up? _Where's my Droid? Plan B?_ Something else? What's worked for you -- share your wisdom.

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Advantage Apple: iPhone users love to use their phones

When it comes to people actually using their devices, there's no doubt at all that Apple [AAPL] is winning the smartphone wars -- just look at the evidence, for app sales, Web browsing, OS upgrades and more, the iPhone is King of the Hill.

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Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition bundle let loose at Best Buy ahead of schedule

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We'd originally been tipped that Samsung's [Galaxy Tab 7 2.0][3] Student Edition, a $250 bundle which comes with a keyboard dock and USB connector for peripherals, would [_officially _hit Best Buy's shelves around August 19th][4], but it appears asking nicely might score you one now. According to an email from tipster, Jason (who's also posted details over at _Phandroid's_ forums), the unit was locked inside one of the store's cages and simply asking how much it was let him proceed to checkout with nary an issue (see the photo for proof). If you'll recall, we deemed the slate as a solid performer in our [review][5], but only features 8GB of storage, a dual-core 1GHz and the same 1024 x 600 same resolution of its [predecessors][6] -- so unless your hell-bent on having a rear camera, we'd be remiss not to remind you that the Jelly Bean- and Tegra 3-loaded 8GB [Nexus 7][7] clocks in at $200 by its lonesome. That said, it may be worth trying your luck at your local Best Buy if you're not so concerned with top-tier specs and okay with Samsung's TouchWiz-ified variety of Ice Cream Sandwich.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition bundle let loose at Best Buy ahead of schedule][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][9] on Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:14:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][10].

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The new tools of recovery

Whatever device you use, a Windows PC, a Mac or Linux machine, an Android phone, or an iOS device, Prey is the best recovery tool available.

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Montage Takes Leading Video Interviewing Solution Mobile

Montage Talent , the leading provider of video interviewing solutions, today announced its latest software update, which includes the world's first mobile live video interviewing application for iOS and Android devices.

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Microsoft Outlook.com Doesn't Play Well With Android Mobile

One of the hot new features of Microsofts upgraded and renamed email service Outlook.com -- that devices without Office loaded onto them can open Office attachments in the cloud via a browser wont work with Android mobile devices.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/08/microsoft-outlook-com-doesnt-play-well-with-android-mobile?fromrss=1

Spotify Radio gets thumbs up, thumbs down on desktop

JaxReady Emergency Preparedness Mobile App built on Kentico CMS

Yesterday, a press release submitted by Kentico Software regarding JaxReady came across my desk.

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New Sony ion smartphone to hit MEA by end of month [Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)]

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) DUBAI Sony Mobile Communication has announced that its latest smartphone from the Xperia range will hit the Middle East and Africa markets before the end of August.

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CyanogenMod 9 now stable on every supported device, get your fix today

We saw CyanogenMod 9 reach the perfect poise of a stable release on the Galaxy Nexus just this past Thursday. It's now time for everyone else to join the club: all devices that can run CM9 now get the firmware in the same polished state, giving more conservative fans a path to CyanogenMod's custom Android 4.0 build. The code brings an audio equalizer, OS gesture commands and themes, among other tweaks that you won't find sitting in that vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich. If you're not so adventurous as to live on the bleeding edge that is CyanogenMod 10, hit the source link for the (considerably safer) next best thing.

[Thanks, Bryson]

Filed under: Cellphones, Tablet PCs, Software

CyanogenMod 9 now stable on every supported device, get your fix today originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Apple details 2010 presentation to Samsung on Android patent infringement, licensing offer

As the battle between Samsung and Apple closed out another week in US District Court, lawyers for the latter focused its argument on evidence and testimony covering a presentation Apple made to Samsung in 2010, and its offer to license the patents. AllThingsD has the deck of slides from the meeting (embedded after the break), specifying areas and specific patents Apple believes Android as an OS infringes or things Samsung specifically copied elements from, plus a report on testimony from Apple executive Boris Teksler. He testified today about the meeting with Samsung, calling it a "trusted partner" (should be, since Apple paid it paid $5.7 billion for parts that year) that both Tim Cook and Steve Jobs spoke to directly about the issue.

While more information is expected from Teksler next week, he did have time to put a dollar amount on the licensing deal Apple subsequently offered, at about $30 per smartphone and $40 per tablet, as well as royalties also collected from phones running Symbian and Bada, with the possibility of a 20 percent discount if Samsung would cros

Digiboo movie kiosks now do wireless, still insist on Windows

So far, Digiboo's movie kiosks have been severely limited by a couple of factors, before you even get to the fact that their content is SD only. Firstly, they've required users to carry a USB stick on their person, and secondly they've only been able to transfer rentals to a Windows device. Today, however, the company has cleared a major hurdle on its passage to relevance, by allowing wireless transfers to any "Windows-enabled PC, laptop or tablet." This should make Digiboo's next step -- Android support, which is promised to come this month -- a whole lot easier.

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HTC One X gets Android 4.0.4 update today: enhances camera app, adds menu functionality to multitasking button

If you thought the One X's capacitive button layout jarred with the Ice Cream Sandwich experience you saw on the Galaxy Nexus, you'll like what HTC's just told us. An update to version 4.0.4, launching today, will allow users to map menu functionality to the lower right 'recent app' key, while it will also treat its owners to white balance and continuous autofocus improvements within its well-received camera app. Expect a handful of stability improvements as well as a dedicated tab switcher for the built-in browser -- if you haven't already made the leap to Chrome. According to HTC, the update for the international iteration rolls out today, with the AT&T version already doing the rounds. The full statement's included below. Let us know how you get on.

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Disney's REVEL could turn the whole world into a tactile touchscreen (video)

Disney Research think it can go one better on Tactile and Haptic touch displays by using electrical fields to add sensation to nearly anything you can touch. Using Reverse Electrovibration, REVEL works by strapping an electrostatic signal generator to your body, so when you come into contact with an object on the same electrical plane, that low-level field can be altered to create friction. It's hoped that the technology could revolutionize touchscreens, add a whole new level of feeling to augmented reality and help blind people feel their way around. There's a video after the break, but be warned, it's light on the sort of cartoony hijinks you'd normally expect from the House of Mouse.

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Motorola starts Android 4.0 upgrades for international RAZR owners

Motorola may have pushed some of its earliest Android 4.0 updates to the Verizon-centric Droid RAZR, but it hasn't forgotten those who call the international, HSPA-based RAZR (the XT910) their own: the phone's first wave of over-the-air upgrades to the new OS should be rolling out now, going by GSMArena's tips. Who exactly is getting the upgrade isn't obvious, although at least one owner on Tesco's network has the visual evidence to suggest the UK is part of the first batch. We can vouch that at least a few Canadian RAZRs are still making do with Android 2.3. Never mind the unconfirmed claims of carrier-related delays for the update, though -- we're just glad that both Americans and the rest of the world will likely be on the same page before too long.

Filed under: Cellphones

Motorola starts Android 4.0 upgrades for international RAZR owners originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Sony LT25i Tsubasa pops up in benchmarks, may swell the high-speed Xperia ranks

Add another future Sony Xperia model to a rapidly growing pool. The LT25i Tsubasa (not to be confused with the ST25i/Xperia U) has been caught by Tencent in AnTuTu and NenaMark2 tests, seemingly running the same mix of a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4, a 720p screen and Android 4.0 that we've seen in the upcoming Xperia T (LT30p). So what's different? There's rumors of in-cell touch to keep the display thin and vivid, but even the unverified source isn't certain that it will become a reality. The crew at Xperia Blog also claims that there will be international LTE and HSPA+ models along with China- and Japan-specific editions. Assuming the details are at all consistent with the truth, having the Tsubasa arrive on the scene mostly hints that Sony might be readying a broader speed-up of its roster than we first thought.

Filed under: Cellphones

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Android generates 53pc of QR code scans: study

Android is the most popular operating system for scanning mobile bar codes followed by Apple's iOS, according to new research by ScanLife.

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Google Takes Aim a Siri with Voice Search on iOS App

Google is set to bring its own competitor for Apples Siri voice assistant to the iOS platform.

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Census Bureau Releases Its First Mobile App Providing Real-Time Statistics on U.S. Economy

US Census Bureau today released its first-ever mobile application, "America's Economy," which will provide constantly updated statistics on the U.S. economy, including monthly economic indicators, trends, along with a schedule of upcoming announcements.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/08/census-bureau-releases-its-first-mobile-app-providing-real-time-statistics-on-u-s-economy?fromrss=1

Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition Could Hurt Nexus 7

Best Buy is expected to sell a tablet/keyboard bundle of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 in a few weeks for $249 USD.

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WatchESPN Android app update finally brings access for Comcast subscribers

While the WatchESPN app for iOS got an update that opened up mobile streams for Comcast cable customers back in May, it's taken until now for Android devices to enjoy the same access. Along with unspecified bug fixes, version 1.6.0 worked on the Nexus 7 and Galaxy S II we tried it on, although we did need to log out and log in again with our account credentials to get the streams working the first time. The video streams we were able to pull in didn't seem to be quite as high res as those accessed on the iPad however, although all those with the right combination of services and hardware can grab the free app at the source link below and try it out themselves.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, Software

WatchESPN Android app update finally brings access for Comcast subscribers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Census Bureau releases first mobile app, offers real-time stats on the US economy

The US Census Bureau just released its first public API last month, giving web and mobile app makers access to its vast stores of statistics, and it's now also gone the extra mile by releasing its first mobile app. Dubbed America's Economy, the app draws on data from the Department of Commerce and the Department of Labor to provide a real-time picture of the US economy, offering details on everything from the country's gross domestic product to housing sales to the unemployment rate (all presented with the requisite charts and graphs). That's available for Android smartphones and tablets right now, while an iOS app promised in the "coming weeks." It's also the first of three planned apps from the Bureau -- the others are said to be coming over the next several months (both of which will also be available for both Android and iOS).

Filed under: Software

Census Bureau releases first mobile app, offers real-time stats on the US economy originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Android OS Strengthens Smart Phone Domination

Apple's iOS may be the dominant operating system in the tablet market; but among smart phones, Android is the reigning powerhouse.

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Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich confirmed for half a dozen Sony Xperia smartphones from 2011

There was a bit of confusion late last month that concerned the availability of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates being made available to the Xperia smartphones from Sony Mobile which were released in 2011, and glad to know that everything is going on smoothly.

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Enhanced CCH Mobile App Offers Users More Ways to Search

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business , released an enhanced version of its CCH Mobile app today for CCH IntelliConnect users, making it easier to access, save and share tax information using their mobile devices.

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Current Caller ID app adds social info, weather details, suggests a good time to ring back

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If staring at the incoming callers' visage just wasn't enough, Current's Caller ID might worth a try. The utility app adds a raft of extra detail to your smartphone when it rings, from recent tweets and status updates through to weather conditions and even location data. After loading up the app, you can connect to your [Facebook][3], [Twitter][4] and [LinkedIn][5] profiles, which Current Caller ID combines with your existing contact list. Based on your use history, the app will even offer up a time to return missed calls. There's the nice addition of some metrics between you and your phonebook, visualizing that precarious balance between text messages and calls with your significant other -- or a timegraph of when you call Mom. These stats are possibly more useful than the [caller ID][6] features, and while the design does jar a little with the typical Android aesthetic, it's hard to complain when the app's free. If you're willing to forgive those minor visual flaws, the download awaits at the source below.

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[Current Caller ID app adds social info, weather details, suggests a good time to ring back][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][9] on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:24:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][10].

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With $8.6M In Kickstarter Funds, Ouya Opens Console Pre-Orders

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Chameleon Man writes with an excerpt from PC Mag: "Early this morning, the Android-based Ouya console ended its run on Kickstarter with nearly $8.6 million in user donations. In recent weeks, the company has secured a number of content partners for the device, but now it's time to see if Ouya can really deliver. Interested buyers can now pre-order an Ouya on the company's website. In the U.S., one console and one controller will cost $109, one console plus two controllers will be $139, and one console and four controllers will be $199. All orders include a $10 shipping charge." Adds Chameleon Man: "Here's to hoping that an open-source console can gain a foothold in an already competitive market."

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Digia To Acquire Qt From Nokia

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First time accepted submitter MrvFD writes "Ever since the most recent layoffs were announced by Nokia last month and the end of Qt related programs at Nokia was rumored, the fate of Qt has been in the air despite it nowadays having a working open governance model. Fear no longer, Qt brand, since Digia has now announced acquiring the Qt organization from Nokia. While relatively unknown company to the masses, it has already been selling the non-free (non-LGPL) licenses of Qt for 1.5 years. Hopefully this'll mean a bright future for Qt in co-operation with other Qt wielding companies like Google, RIM, Canonical, Intel, Skype, Microsoft, Jolla and the thousands of Qt open source and commercial license users. Digia now plans to quickly enable Qt on Android, iOS and Windows 8 platforms, where work has already been underway for some time."

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CM9's first stable release lands for GSM Galaxy Nexus

![CM9's first stable release lands for GSM Galaxy Nexus][1]

Well, it's certainly taken a [while][2], but the popular [CyanogenMod][3] finally has a stable version of its [ninth iteration][4]. It's yet to hit the ROM's homepage, but that's probably because its only available for the GSM Galaxy Nexus at the moment. The Ice Cream Sandwich-based ROM has clearly posed some issues for the devs, but it's worming its way towards a wide release and work on CM10 (which is based on [Jelly Bean][5]) is already progressing quite nicely. In many ways moving to a build of Android 4.0.4 will be a step backwards for those running stock 4.1, but CM9's support for themes, gestures and the top-notch DSP equalizer will surely lure a few away from the official Google release. Hit up the source to download the stable Maguro-friendly release for yourself.

[Thanks, Jul]

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With $8.6M In Kickstarter Funds, Ouya Opens Console Pre-Orders

Researchers ID New Zeus Trojans for BlackBerry

Recently discovered mobile-Zeus-Trojans suggest malware creators are targeting BlackBerry smartphone users outside of North America, despite RIM's struggles in the United States.

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Do you need antivirus on Android? We ask the experts

We interview experts from Avast, Lookout, and AV-Test to determine if you really need to download antivirus and security apps for Android and how much danger your phone is in.

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Android smartphones aren't known for timely updates, even if they bear the Nexus name , but when the very first Android smartphone gets Jelly Bean , you know something interesting is happening.

URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/08/if-the-manufacturers-cant-do-it-modders-can-jelly-bean-for-your-smartphone?fromrss=1

[![OTA Update Center encourages PCfree upgrades for custom Android ROMs][1] ][2]

Over-the-air firmware updates are mainstays for most smartphone platforms, but custom [ROM builders][3] have rarely had such a luxury, even with Android. The OTA Update Center wants to shoulder that noble burden. Along with simply hosting the updates to prevent outrageous bandwidth bills, the Center enables everything an Android ROM creator might need, such as update checks, on-device firmware flashing and wiping either a cache or all user data for the more dramatic upgrades. In practice, the real perk is the cost: it's free to use, so everyone from hobbyists to seasoned teams can take advantage. While the list of those either using or planning to use the OTAUC isn't public, we're hoping it leads to a few more [experimental builds][4] of [CyanogenMod][5] and other ROMs that can now get the same tender loving care as the official code.

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Sony Xperia tablet reappears in new photos, adds a few more details

[![Image][1] ][2]

While most of the intrigue about Sony's next tablet evaporated in a barrage of [leaked slides][3], a few press renders offer us a closer look at the [Tablet S][4] replacement. Proudly emblazoned with the Xperia brand, the tablet steps closer to Sony's smartphone family, with a texturized backing likely to keep fingertips happy. We've included a second picture after the break, showing that a substantial bezel is still part of the design and confirming that we'll be playing with Android 4.0, if not Google's [very latest OS][5]. _XDA-developers_ has a few more images to show off at the link below.

[Continue reading _Sony Xperia tablet reappears in new photos, adds a few more details_][2]

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Engadget Podcast 305 - 08.09.2012

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Robots are so advanced these days that they even know how to make themselves prevalent during otherwise-humdrum news weeks to get themselves extra-featured on important and widely-listened-to technology audio programs. Almost live, from Portland, it's the mechanized takeover of The Engadget Podcast. Don't worry: the worst they can do is crush you underfoot.

**Hosts:** Tim Stevens, Brian Heater
**Producer:** [Trent Wolbe][3]
**Music: **[Orbital][4] - [Never][5]

02:28 - [Microsoft launches Outlook.com, a new email service with limited ads, unlimited storage and built-in Skype][6]
06:58 - [Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 official: Windows 8, NFC and a fingerprint reader, arrives in October][7]
11:30 - [RIM chief: we looked 'seriously' at Android, didn't want to join the herd][8]
14:32 - [Apple seizes on Samsung internal document as proof of mimicry][9]
18:53 - [CE-Oh no he didn't!: Acer's JT Wang tells Microsoft to 'think twice' about Surface][10]
23:24 - [NASA's Curiosity Mars landing successful, first pictures trickling in (video)][11]
27:42 - [WiFi-Extending Robot is built like a tank -- we talk to the people behind the project (video)][12]
31:16 - [Stompy gets off the ground with a Kickstarter: buy a ride on a 2-ton hexabot][13]
33:33 - [Cranial Drilling Device puts a hole in skulls, not brains][14]
34:52 - [Rethinking the robot hand at Harvard (video)][15]
35:54 - [TakkTile turns digital barometers into open-source robot touch sensors][16]
37:22 - [SLIPS liquid repeller is inspired by carnivorous plants, enemy to insects and graffiti artists alike][17]

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Is Your Data Plan Killing You? Download the Music Cloud To Go

Wireless data allows people to listen to millions of songs from the cloud, just about anywhere where they go, using all manner of services and sites.

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OUYA console pre-order now available for non-backers starting at $109, slated to ship in April

[![OUYA console now up for preorder for nonbackers, slated to ship in April for $109][1] ][2]

Miss out on your chance to snag the Android-based [gaming console][3] during OUYA's [Kickstarter tour-de-force][4]? Worry not, friends. The outfit has opened up pre-orders it promised for those who didn't take the plunge initially via on its website. While you will have to wait another month to get your mitts on a kit of your very own, the second round of advance purchasing will set you back $109 for US customers and $119 for those abroad. Included in the aforementioned price tag is the console, a single controller and the requisite shipping costs. Hit up the source link below to part with your funds and begin the waiting period.

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[OUYA console pre-order now available for non-backers starting at $109, slated to ship in April][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][6] on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:53:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][7].

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Digia To Acquire Qt From Nokia

Google Translate app gets weighty update, will translate signs through your smartphone camera

[![Google Translate app adds weighty update, will translate signs][1] ][2]

Google's multi-lingual [translation app][3] decided that (online) words were not enough. Beyond digital text, a new update to Translate will let Google's bots translate what you're looking at, whether that's hand-written directions or a sign saying, "wrong way." Though its not the first time we've seen an app that [translates text from the camera][4] (not even [for Google][5]) the update includes a convenient touch-guided interface that allows you to draw over the text you'd like converted into English -- it seemed to master our beginners' Spanish textbook with ease. The update also adds improvements to its voice translations, with new dialect preferences and improved handwriting recognition for [Japanese][6] input. Grab the download before you board that flight abroad this summer -- just ensure it's on a WiFi-only connection once you get there.

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[Google Translate app gets weighty update, will translate signs through your smartphone camera][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][10] on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:06:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][11].

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