Sony today indicated via its web site that it will push the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update to the Xperia arc S, neo V, and ray starting in mid-April. The update will be distributed over the course of four to six weeks. Sony said the next batch of updates, slated for the Xperia arc, PLAY, neo, mini, mini pro, pro, and active, will commence in late May or early June. The update will only be available for download and installation via Windows or Mac computers, and won’t be pushed out over the air. Sony won’t deliver Android 4.0 to the Xperia S line of devices until the ...
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HTC One X
HTC’s flagship device for 2012 is the One X. The international version, which is reviewed here, has a Tegra 3 four-core processor, an 8-megapixel camera, and an HD screen. The One X is the first phone to ship with Android 4.0 and Sense 4.0 from HTC. Here’s what Phone Scoop thinks. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Samsung improves Android’s Face Unlock feature with blink detection
Face Unlock was one of the attention grabbing features of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich when it was announced last year. It’s a neat concept, but even Google admits that it can be easily fooled with a photograph of the user. Samsung, however, has improved the tool with a new blink detection feature that should make it much more difficult to fool with a picture. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G (T-Mobile) smartphone review
The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is a new Android smartphone with a fast processor and support for T-Mobile’s 42Mbps HSPA+ network. Dan takes a look to see if that’s enough to make it a competitor. Tweet Vote on HN ...
RIM sales, revenue tank in Q4 2012 earnings report
RIM has just released its Q4 2012 financial report and there isn’t much positive news to be found in it. The company reports down revenues and smartphone shipments over prior quarters, and it has announced that Jim Balsillie, former co-CEO, will step down as a Director on RIM’s board. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Dell Halts U.S. Smartphone Sales, Roadmap Left Uncharted
Dell has confirmed that it recently ceased offering smartphones to U.S. buyers. Dell had offered the Venue and Streak Android devices and the Venue Pro Windows Phone through its web site, but each of these products has reached end of life status in recent months and they are no longer available. Speaking to PC World, Dell confirmed said that it is still selling these devices in other markets, and that more mobile devices are planned. PCMag and AllThingsD reported that Dell will release new smartphones and tablets in the U.S. later this year, but the company isn’t ready to provide ...
HTC Locations for Windows Phone Gains Offline Maps
Users of HTC’s Locations application on the Windows Phone platform now have access to maps when they are offline, thanks to a new update. Once users have updated the Locations app, they may download individual maps (including regions of the U.S.) that can be used when there is no cellular signal. Offline features include turn-by-turn navigation for both vehicles and pedestrians. The update is free, though requires users to have the Mango system update installed on their Windows Phone. ...
HTC Supernew Database Updated (+2 Million IMEI)
We’re please to inform that we just update the HTC Supernew Records Database with 2.000.000 IMEI (Mostly HTC Leo, Surround, HD7, Sensation, Wildfire, Desire, Desire HD, Desire S, HD2, Incredible S). Tweet Vote on HN ...
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G now available from T-Mobile for $150
T-Mobile USA has begun selling a new Android smartphone, the Galaxy S Blaze 4G from Samsung. The device is available online and in all T-Mobile retail stores starting today. The Galaxy S Blaze 4G offers a 3.97-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display and is powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The phone is also compatible with T-Mobile’s 42Mbps HSPA+ network. The price tag for the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G smartphone is $149.99, with a two year service agreement. ...
Sweden may find Apple’s iPad marketing misleading as well
A consumer advocacy group in Australia has already lodged a formal complaint and associated lawsuit against Apple for the marketing of its new iPad, and it looks like a group in Sweden may do the same thing. The Swedish Consumer Agency has revealed that it may investigate Apple into whether or not it is misleading customers by claiming the new iPad is 4G capable. Tweet Vote on HN ...