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Posted at February 6, 2012 by 0 Comment

Samsung Galaxy Note Up For Pre-Order Online At AT&T

We’ve heard rumors regarding the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note on AT&T and it looks like February 19 should be the day to circle in your calendar if you’re waiting for this phone-tablet hybrid. However, as expected to happen, the Samsung Galaxy Note is now available for pre-order online at AT&T. Following the source link below you’ll be able to secure your unit which goes for $299 with a new two-year contract. Expect the unit to ship by February 17, which should be just a couple of days before the official availability date. As a reminder, the Galaxy Note on AT&T ...

Following LG Patent Deal, Microsoft Execs Taunt Google On Twitter

Microsoft this morning announced that it has signed a patent licensing agreement with Android device manufacturer LG, its eleventh deal of the kind. Microsoft says effectively 70 percent of all Android smartphones sold in the United States today are covered under its patent portfolio, not mentioning the fact that they’re also suing Motorola Mobility and NOOK maker Barnes & Noble over their Android devices. Continuing a tradition that we hope will stand the test of time, Microsoft’s head of communications, Frank Shaw, took to Twitter to taunt Google. First, Shaw tweeted “Hey Google – ...

Posted at January 12, 2012 by 0 Comment

Microsoft Strikes Another Patent Deal With An Android, Chrome OS Device Maker: LG

Microsoft has signed a patent licensing agreement with LG, maker of tablets, phones and other consumer electronics devices running Android or Chrome OS. This marks the 11th deal with a device manufacturer leveraging Google’s operating system software; other major agreements were struck with the likes of HTC, Samsung and Acer, among others. Now that the LG deal is done, Microsoft says more than 70 percent of all Android smartphones sold in the United States today are covered under its patent portfolio. Evil, or genius? Either way, Android is turning into quite a cash cow for the Redmond software giant. ...

Posted at January 12, 2012 by 1 Comment

iOS Market Share Up From 26% In Q3 To 43% In Oct/Nov 2011

According to a new report from research firm NPD, iOS’s U.S. market share (by sales) jumped from 26% in the third quarter of 2011 to 43% by October and November. Android, however, came out on top, with 47% market share during those two months, down from 60% in Q3. Says NPD, over the course of 2011, the smartphone battle saw iOS and Android distancing themselves from the competition, turning it into “a two-horse race.” Overall, smartphone sales continue to grow, NPD says, and accounted for two out of every three handsets sold in October/November 2011. For comparison purposes, ...

Posted at January 09, 2012 by 0 Comment

Pioneer Announces Android Support For AppRadio 2

AppRadio has always been a pretty sweet offering from Pioneer, but something important was missing: support for Android. In 2012, however, Pioneer’s new AppRadio 2 platform will support both iPhone 4/4S as well as select Android phones. It has built-in Bluetooth, which only makes sense in the car, along with two configurable RCA Pre-outs for connecting to aftermarket or OEM amplifiers. The AppRadio 2 also comes with a full 7-inch touchscreen. The new model will go for $499. The earlier model of AppRadio will not support Android, but is available with the iPhone 4 and 4S, and has ...

Posted at January 09, 2012 by 0 Comment
Category : Android,Mobile
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