Ubuntu on Android and How it Will Change the Landscape of Computing
by Bogdan Petrovan on Feb 22, 2012 1 Comments">1
Next week, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Canonical will show the world Ubuntu on Android, its next move in the strategy to expand the reach of Ubuntu Linux across multiple devices. The Ubuntu on Android project aims to unleash the computing power of modern smartphones, by enabling them to act as fully-fledged PCs. Just think about it. Any Tegra 2 device has enough brainpower to compete successfully with older laptops. And the upcoming quad-core chips will put even more computing oomph right into your pocket. So why not take advantage of your Android device and use it as a …
Sony Coming Out with New Android Powered Walkman Line
by Christine Torralba on Feb 22, 2012 3 Comments">3
“Don’t call it a comeback, I been here for years” said Ice Cube. I bet Sony is thinking the same thing. The first thing that enters my mind when I think of the name Walkman are, well, Sony Walkman’s. I remember feeling so cool having one of Walkman phones back in the day. It was a blast using the Walkman phone, but then it got outdated, and if you still used it, you were considered obsolete and on the dull-edge. Thankfully, Sony has decided to bring back the line and are calling it the NWZ-Z1000 series. This time around, the …
Panasonic 102P Headed for Japanese Carrier, No Word on a US Release Yet
by Christine Torralba on Feb 22, 2012 0 Comments">0
After announcing that the Eluga will be announced in Europe, Panasonic is on a roll. The next device they are putting on the spotlight is the Panasonic 102p; slated for release on a Japanese carrier named SoftBank Mobile. Just like the Eluga, the 102p is a waterproof and dustproof Android smartphone that’s likely to impress people. Having a thickness of only 7.8mm and weight of 103g, the device has a slim and stylish design to match its personality. Specs The 102p also features a 4.3-inch qHD 960×540 AMOLED display. For optics, we’re looking at a 8.2MP camera with a front …
ZTE Mimosa X – The First Smartphone Completely Built on NVIDIA Silicon
by Bogdan Petrovan on Feb 22, 2012 0 Comments">0
Less than a day after announcing two new ICS-running smartphones, ZTE ups the ante with the Mimosa X, a 4.3” device running on Nvidia’s Tegra 2 System-on-a-Chip . We have already seen many devices built around Nvidia’s dual-core architecture, but the Mimosa X is special in two significant ways. First, it holds the honor of being the first smartphone completely built on Nvidia silicon, sporting the Icera radio technology, which the Santa Clara-based giant acquired last year. Second, it’s the first phone that runs on Tegra 2 to target the mid-market, or, as Nvidia calls it, the mainstream buyer. ZTE …
Panasonic Eluga Debuting in Europe, Will We See it at MWC too?
by Christine Torralba on Feb 20, 2012 0 Comments">0
Earlier today, Fujitsu announced that they will be debuting at the Mobile World Congress so they can inform the Europe market that they will be selling their smartphones there. Panasonic has followed suit and has announced that they will be bringing the Panasonic Eluga handset to the Eurozone within the year. This marks the Eluga as the first high-end Android smartphone that will be making a debut outside its motherland, Japan. With regard to the specs of the device, the Eluga is believed to have a NFC capability and qHD display. It also has a 4.3-inches screen, OLED display, and …
Spotlight on ZTE and the Devices Headed to the Mobile World Congress
by Christine Torralba on Feb 20, 2012 0 Comments">0
Everybody’s pretty excited to see what smartphone and tablet manufacturers will be announcing at the upcoming Mobile World Congress scheduled for this weekend. This is why they have been looking out for information on what new devices can be expected from their favorite device manufacturers. Over here at Android Authority, we also can’t hold our excitement. That is why we have kept our readers up to date with the latest news. Although we’ve been talking mostly about the Samsung Galaxy S3 and rumored quad-core Huawei smartphones, we have to play fair and give news on the other manufacturers that are …
Restore Your Motorola Atrix 4G Back to 4.5.91 Stock Firmware
by Paul Nuñal on Feb 19, 2012 1 Comments">1
With so many Android phones literally flooding the market these days, it’s no wonder that there are also so many firmware upgrades and custom firmware being developed and released every now and then. A superior device with great stuff neatly packed into it, the Motorola Atrix 4G is one of the devices for whom developers have devoted significant firmware love. One reason for the attention that devs give to the Atrix 4G is that it is a fantastic device with a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and robust ability for handling impressive graphics and video without choking. Together with its …
Leaked Photo Believed to be the Motorola Atrix 3
by Christine Torralba on Feb 19, 2012 2 Comments">2
Judging on Motorola’s history, we have reason to believe that this leaked photo is the Motorola Atrix 3. Apart from this, the device does not have any capacitive buttons on it; keeping it in line with the previous render released of the Medfield-powered handset. While this is not 100% definite, we’re pretty excited to see the device; especially since its specs have been unveiled in the leak. The device is equipped with a 4.3-inch 720p screen, 2GB RAM, quad-core Tegra 3 processor, and 3300mAh battery. Wow, right? Moreover, the camera is powered with a 10MP feature complete with dual LED …
How to Install ClockworkMod Touch Recovery on Motorola Atrix 4G
by Paul Nuñal on Feb 19, 2012 2 Comments">2
Featuring a 4.0 inch display and a 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor, the Atrix 4G is one such beast capable of doing just about everything. But, you can unleash the Atrix 4G’s full potential even more by installing custom ROMs. Almost every rooted Android user knows that there is nothing better than having custom ROMs. For starters, custom ROMs are always preferred to stock ROMs due to the fact that crapware and bloatware are virtually eliminated in custom ROMs, providing a faster and snappier experience. But, before you get your hands dirty with installing custom ROMs, you need …
Is the Samsung GT-i9300 the Awaited Galaxy S3? Hopefully Not
by Christine Torralba on Feb 19, 2012 2 Comments">2
A lot of people have been anticipating when Samsung will reveal information about the rumored Galaxy S3. But because the company has announced they will not be showing it off at the Mobile World Congress this month, this anticipation has turned to disappointment. This has then led people to wonder if there really is a Galaxy S3 anywhere in the plans of Samsung. Recently, we have obtained from our source that Samsung’s download center has leaked information on a GT-i9300 unit. This has started to generate much speculation that this may be the Galaxy S3 that many people have been …
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S Running XWJW1 Gingerbread 2.3.6 Firmware
by Paul Nuñal on Feb 18, 2012 3 Comments">3
The Samsung Galaxy S is a remarkable phone and is considered to be the device that catapulted Samsung’s success prior to the release of its famed Galaxy S2. Featuring an amazing 4.0 inch Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy S proved to be a hit among many consumers in its category. One of its biggest plus factor has to be its display and processor that make this beast a worthwhile companion for day-to-day use. With so many dual-core devices already flooding the market, the Galaxy S may be overshadowed in terms of specifications and functionality. But, thanks to the developers of …
Leaked Details on LG P880 Reveal Quad-Core Processor and Android 4.0 OS Specs
by Christine Torralba on Feb 18, 2012 1 Comments">1
Our last report on LG’s upcoming P880 device was that it was rumored to be unveiled at the upcoming Mobile World Congress as a dual-core device. Now, sources tell us that it will be LG’s newest flagship device. First off, we perceived that the P880 will have dual-core processor. However, leaked details about the device show that it will be equipped with a quad-core processor; the latest craze the MWC is all about. Apparently, the P880 will be among the first smartphones to ship with NVIDIA Tegra 3 System on Chip quad-core processor. Even though this SoC has already been …
What Awesome Technology Do We Expect To See At Mobile World Congress 2012?
by Alex Tenea on Feb 18, 2012 2 Comments">2
At the end of this month will be Mobile World Congress, the largest mobile technology dedicated trade show in the world. It will take place between February 27th and 1st of March in Barcelona. Year by year, this event has provided us with product launches and news from the growing world of mobile technology. Among the innumerable lot of rumors and official announcements, we have picked the most anticipated debuts for this big event. For better organization, we’ve put them into different categories. Read on! Smartphones: HTC The HTC Ville, set to be named the HTC One S, is the thinnest phone set to come from HTC. Rumors suggest that the new gadget from the Taiwanese company will be no more than 8 mm thin, whereas their thinnest phones currently measure 10 mm thick. …
Install ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 5.8.0.2 on the Galaxy Nexus
by Paul Nuñal on Feb 18, 2012 0 Comments">0
The touch-enabled version of the world’s favorite custom recovery has now been released for the Galaxy Nexus GSM and CDMA variants. All credits go to Koushik Dutta, who is also responsible for bringing us ClockworkMod Recovery that is considered to be an important tool for many Android users who love to experiment with their devices. The latest touch-enabled recovery, ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 5.8.0.2, promises to showcase important new features not found in previous versions. The touch-enabled recovery is still being refined further, but according to a post by a fellow Galaxy Nexus user, the recovery tool is fully functional. There’s …
AT&T Buyers Guide: February 2012
by Brandon Sobotta on Feb 18, 2012 4 Comments">4
This is our new monthly column that will feature the best from AT&T for each month. We are doing one for each carrier in the US. We are going to bring you current promotions as well as our picks of the best Android device in a range of categories that are available on AT&T’s network. Please feel free to provide your feedback in the comments so we can make this column even better for you. Also, be sure to share this with all your friends on AT&T, so if they are looking to upgrade you can give them advice based …
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