Here is a video of the LG Optimus 2X perhaps also known as the LG Star (SU660). Alledgely set for the Korean market, the video above displays this device working with HDMI the way phones should work with HDMI. It’s seamless, smooth and works rather well. This device looks very similar to the LG Star that we have already given some read-time too. The difference allegedly being that the LG Optimus 2X is a dual-core equivalent. In a video presented after the break, we get to see the Optimus 2X apparently wipe the floor with the Samsung Galaxy S. Of course, eventually there always had to be a new phone that drastically out-performed the Galaxy S, but to see it so soon is a rather surprise encounter.

Although I am not familiar with this particular benchmarking test, the difference in performance as shown by the video is most likely due to the dual-core nature of the Optimus 2X. Either way, it certainly casts an interesting foreshadow of what is to come from these dual-core devices. Remember, in theory they will be much less power intensive too.

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Motorola Tablet Computer

Engadget have posted a number of blurry cam photos of a new Motorola Android tablet that appears to be landing with Verizon. This device is set to have a 1GHz Tegra 2 T20, along with a 32GB of storage and up-to-32GB microSD card. It also packs a 1280 x 800 multitouch screen and a gyroscope. Things are aptly finished off with 512MB of RAM and it appears as though we might even see a micro-USB port, a mini-HDMI port and a 3.5mm headphone socket.

Of course, this device is set to offer Android Honeycomb and is alleged to be the very same device that Google’s Andy Rubin recently unveiled on stage. If you are interested in the full story and the whole set of blurry images, then it is worth checking out the source article here.

[Source: Engadget]

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Google Instant for the world on mobile

Google have recently revealed that their popular desktop search modification called Google Instant has now found its way to Android devices world wide. Google Instant is a new feature by Google that returns the results of your searches as your type. The general idea is that you do not have to type the whole thing in order to find what you are looking for and the whole search experience is quicker.

This feature is now available for Android devices worldwide, but you will have to enable it first. In order to do so you should browse to www.google.com on your mobile Android device, and make sure you have not accidentally taken yourself to a page already containing search results (like I did). Once you are at the main Google home-page, you should see a little phrase under the search box saying ‘Google Instant (beta): Off’. You should be able to click this to turn it on. Once you do so, you can start typing in a search query and the results will load up, as promised. If you have a fast 3G connection, or better yet, Wi-Fi, Google Instant works very well, although this feature certainly works best on devices with bigger screens. If you want to find out more about Google Instant for Android, check out the source.

[Source: Google]

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Notion Ink Adam

For those that signed up, Notion Ink’s Adam will become available for pre-order at 00:00 AM tomorrow Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 1.30pm EST today (9th December) in the States. For the rest of us, we can get involved 6 hours later. As Notion Ink point out, their launch has made them the number 2 blog on WordPress after Oprah Winfrey. But enough of that, let’s remind ourselves of what the Adam has going for it.

First of all, it runs their own build of Android called Eden, which is based on Android 2.3 but brings many of the features Honeycomb is alleged to offer. It also has a NVidia Dual Core Tegra 250 Processor. This is one of the main talking points for this device. It also offers a choice of displays, including a back-lit LCD or a transflective Pixel Qi display. The latter is more suited to reading in bright sun-light and works more like an eReader display. The Adam also offers a rather cool 185 degree swivel camera for taking pictures of yourself, or what is around you. Furthermore, it provides a full 1080p HD Video output through HDMI along with a host of connectivity options including GPRS, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Pricing starts at $375.33 for the entry level while adding 3G makes it cost $425.33 while the transflective Pixel Qi model will cost $499.95 (Wi-Fi version) $549.99 (3G versions).

For more information on the Adam, head on over to the official website, or their WordPress blog.

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Samsung Galaxy S

Since the recent official announcement of Android 2.3 and the unveiling of the Google Nexus S produced by Samsung, many people have speculated as to whether the Samsung Galaxy S series of phones will receive an update to Android 2.3 as well. The driving force behind these queries lies in the fact that the Nexus S and Galaxy S series share many similar hardware features, thus making a port of Gingerbread rather likely.

Plenty of other websites have speculated as little as 2 hours ago (at the time of writing), but it would appear as though the matter has been solved by Samsung India. They have recently made a Twitter update, revealed after the jump, outlining this simple fact. Unfortunately, and predictable, we have no word on whether Samsung plan to do this as slowly as they did with Froyo. Bare in mind that the Nexus S itself is not out until December 16th. Check out the Twitter reports after the jump.

Tweets

[Via: Unwired View]

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Gingerbread is the fastest version of Android yet, and it delivers a number of improvements, such as user interface refinements, NFC support, a new keyboard and text selection tool, Internet (VoIP/SIP) calling, improved copy/paste functionality and gyroscope sensor support.

If you would like to learn more about NFC and what it can be used for, including potential security vulnerabilities when used with mobile phones, check out this link. Please note that this is a 70 page PDF document, but very interesting and well worth the read.

[Source: Google]

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SE LiveView

Back towards the end of September, we announced the news that Sony Ericsson will release a small accessory for your Android phone. Slashgear have had the chance to perform a review on the unit, which if executed well, could be a really neat little holiday present.

LiveView can interface with your Android device to bring you news from Twitter, Facebook, sms, calls and pretty much anything else you can imagine. This can also include Google Maps, which I think is great. Unfortunately, SlashGear have some tough love to show for this device.

Like I mentioned in our initial post, the form factor is unusual. It measures in at 35 x 35 x 11 mm and is housed in a lightweight plastic chasis. So, to be clear, the LiveView only offers a 1.3-inch 128 x 128 color OLED display. This display is not touch sensitive. You should go ahead and read the whole review, but some of the take home comments include,

We experienced far too many random disconnects or apparent crashes for comfort, and all too often had to resort to power-cycling Bluetooth on our phone in order to get the LiveView working again….Unfortunately the day to day experience simply doesn’t live up to the promise.

[Source: Slash Gear]

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Google Android Gingerbread

We’re not 100% certain, but the word on the wire is that Gingerbread might come out of the oven today, and if so, we’ll be here for the tasting. If the rumors are correct, we may very well see the next iteration of Google’s Android OS today, offering a whole bunch of new features including HTML5 support, Near Field Communication (NFC) and possibly even an open source video codec that encroaches on Flash’s space.

Why so positive? Well, good old Mr. Rubin is set to take stage at the D: Dive into Mobile conference today. This event is well known and was founded by Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher of All Things D(igital). However, the real pointer comes from Notion Ink, who can be quoted as saying “6th December is another big day for Android and you will find out how fast Notion Ink can work. (Eden is extremely compatible with 2.3)”

Watch this space.

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Best Buy Deal

It would appear as though Best Buy are offering free hand-sets when you sign up for a new contract this holiday period. It is nice to see a US store offering what a lot of Europeans take for granted, and that is a free hand-set with your contract. There is one solitary Blackberry device on offer, but other than that, Android seems to be the platform of choice. Here is a run down of the devices on offer.

• HTC Droid Incredible on Verizon
• LG Optimus S on Sprint
• HTC Aria on AT&T
• Sony Ericsson Xperia on AT&T
• LG Ally on T-Mobile
• LG Optimus T on T-Mobile
• LG Vortex for Verizon
• Sanyo Zio on Sprint

As Best Buy say themselves, you can “Choose from the hottest devices for all major carriers. See below for our latest selection of free smart phones.” The offer is valid at all Best Buy stores, Best Buy Mobile specialty stores and online starting from today. Head on over to the source to check out the full list of phones that are available through this excellent deal.

[Source, Best Buy]

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Pocket God

I’m not really up to speed with all of the top iOS developers and applications, but allegedly, Pocket God was first published by Bolt Creative. Now, ngmoco are a well known iOS app development team, and it would appear as though they have been called upon to help with this port. Together, the two firms have released a version of the popular game Pocket God for the Android OS. Unfortunately, it would appear as though they are suffering from some of the same issues Rovio had when they first release Angry Birds.

Mobile Crunch are reporting that the game will work on the Nexus One and EVO, but unfortunately there have been some negative feedback reports from users based on the Samsung Galaxy S variants, CLIQ and T-Mobile G2. The game itself only costs 99 cents, so it won’t break the bank and you can rest assured that these development houses will be working around the clock to fix it. However, this doesn’t really detract from the fact that Android fragmentation has played a part in hindering two major application developer studios.

[Via: Mobile Crunch]

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