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Nexus Prime which we’ve been hearing lots about of late, is expected to land sometime in Q4 of 2011 and Widely rumored to be the front runner for making the next Nexus phone. Today, Samsung’s legal team may have inadvertently confirmed rumors that the company is indeed working on the next Google phone dubbed the Nexus Prime.
Starting today, Google is letting users search Google Maps and get directions with just their voices — no typing required. Voice search in Google Maps is another welcome addition from Google as they prepare us for a mobile world where suddenly a keyboard isn’t the most practical form of search input.
Google Docs is a free, Web-based office suite, and data storage service offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. Google today released an updated version of its Google Docs app for Android devices, has come available by way of the Android Market and it brings a few new features.
For all the Kung Fu lovers out there, comes a new game for Android platforms called KungFu Warrior. The KungFu hero, very much inspired to The mythical Bruce Lee, is fighting gangs of 11 different enemies and bosses in 27 epic games level. The animation is absolutely beautiful and certainly not boring and repetitive fighting actions like sometimes happens with these type of games. The speed and the pace increases as your skills get better.
Sony Ericsson has just expanded its family of XPERIA handsets with the introduction of the XPERIA Neo V. It will be the first Xperia handset to ship with Android 2.3.4, the 3D-friendly software for shoot HD videos and snap pictures in 3D with a simply brilliant Android smartphone.
Samsung Electronic, a leading mobile phone provider, today announced a new naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. The creation of the new naming system is marked by the release of four new GALAXY smartphone, the GALAXY W, GALAXY M Pro, GALAXY Y and GALAXY Y Pro, all of which run on the powerful Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating systems. Overall, any new Galaxy handset will bear one of these five letters:
S (Super Smart) – obviously, as the already-available Galaxy S i9000 and S II i9100 suggest, these will be Sammy’s top of the line Android handsets. Only flagship devices will be S-branded
R (Royal or Refined) – still high-end devices, but not as good as the S ones. “A combination of power, performance and productivity for the individual who wants to be defined by the technology they carry”
W (Wonder) – “high quality, strategic models, perfect for those seeking a balance between style and performance”
M – (Magical) – these should be “high-performance” phones “at an economic price-point”
Y – (Young) – cheap devices for teens or emerging markets
Phone 5 (or the iPhone 4S) rumours are flying thick and fast – indeed, it’s become somewhat of a storm with the industry convinced that the new handset will make its debut in early September. On the other hand, Google is readying its next iteration of Android mobile operating system – Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Though many an analyst has predicted September as the probable launch period for the iPhone 5, it looks increasingly likely that the new handset (Android VS iPhones) will makes its debut in September.
According to a recent report that the next Nexus device, Nexus Prime will run Android 4.0, known colloquially as Ice Cream Sandwich. Nexus Prime is expected feature a Super AMOLED HD display with 720p resolution and powered by a TI OMAP4460 chipset clocking at 1.5GHz. The report also added that Nexus Prime won’t feature physical Android menu buttons below the screen anymore as everything will be software-based.
USB On-The-Go, often abbreviated USB OTG, is a specification that allows USB devices such as digital audio players or mobile phones to act as a host allowing a USB Flash Drive, mouse, or keyboard to be attached.
As we know, Samsung Galaxy S2 is the first and only Android phones that design to support USB OTG connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S2 micro USB port supports USB On-The-Go (USB OTG) standard which means the Galaxy S II can act as a ‘host’ device in the same way as a desktop computer in allowing external usb devices to be plugged in and used. These external usb devices typically include USB flash drives and separately powered external hard drives. According to a recent video demonstration on YouTube, the OTG function was shown to be readily available with an ordinary Micro USB OTG adaptor.
The iPhone and iPad popular games, MiniGore HD is just ported for Android Devices.
Minigore is sold as a dual analog shooter with fantastic 3D cartoon graphics.This 3D survival shooter games puts you in the shoes of a little square fellow named John Gore. Gore finds himself surrounded by creatures known as Furries, and you must protect yourself from them at all costs. Your only defense is a machine gun and several upgrades that you will find as you kill enemies.
Google Wallet is an Android app that makes your phone your wallet. It stores virtual versions of your existing plastic cards on your phone. Simply tap your phone to pay and redeem offers using near field communication, or NFC. When you tap to pay, your phone will also automatically redeem offers and earn loyalty points for you. Someday, even things like boarding passes, tickets, ID and keys could be stored in Google Wallet.
