Friday, August 31, 2012

Android, Windows Phone news Aug 31, 2012

Android

Amazon Appstore Launches in Europe

Amazon Appstore now avaiable in the U.K., Germany, France, Italy and Spain giving European customers access to Amazon’s selection of Android apps with the convenience of shopping on Amazon from their Android phones and tablets. -mobiletechnews


TechRadar.com

In Depth: 10 best bits of tech from IFA 2012
its of tech from IFA 2012It's been eight long months since the gadget glamour of CES in Las Vegas. That's eight months for all the big technology companies to have prototyped exciting new Windows 8 tablets and even bigger HD televisions.So will IFA 2012 surprise you? Maybe. Some of the Windows 8 hardware is certainly inventive, and you'l... -techradar



IFA 2012: TomTom considering Windows Phone 8 app

IFA 2012: TomTom considering Windows Phone 8 app
l consider the opportunity to develop an app for Windows Phone 8, but told TechRadar that it is a 'love hate' relationship with the US giant. Microsoft and Nokia have aligned themselves on navigation for Windows Phone, and the burgeoning partnership is something that TomTom MD Corinne Vigeux told TechRadar wo... -techradar



In Depth: Samsung Galaxy Note 2: what you need to know

In Depth: Samsung Galaxy Note 2: what you need to know
ng decided that it was going to release the fabled Samsung Galaxy S3, we saw Apple levels of hype around the unreleased device. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 followed sharply in its footsteps, with a whole raft of rumours.We've now seen some of these rumours come to fruition,... -techradar



Motorola to unveil Intel-powered phone Sept. 18

Motorola to unveil Intel-powered phone Sept. 18
nally getting its foot into the smartphone market door: a date has arisen for the debut of the first device from the much-discussed Motorola/Intel mobile partnership. The two companies have announced a joint smartphone launch event for September 18, where Motorola will unveil Android-powered phone powered by Intel chips.The event will be at London's Vi... -techradar



Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google's Larry Page in secret peace talks?

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google's Larry Page in secret peace talks?
Wednesday claim that high level talks between the CEOs of Apple and Google have taken place, with a view to resolving a host of patent disputes.As first reported by Reuters, Tim Cook and Larry Page have engaged in behind the scenes discussions regarding intellectual property matters, according to sources familiar ... -techradar



IFA 2012: Huawei planning monthly Android updates

IFA 2012: Huawei planning monthly Android updates
taking the bold step of offering updates to its smartphone customers every month.While most users are left waiting months to get their hands on the new software features and bug fixes, the Chinese brand is looking to complete the process on a more regular basis for its custom Emotion UI overlay.Dennis Poon, Global U... -techradar



Samsung scurries to modify devices, may reduce dependence on Android

Samsung scurries to modify devices, may reduce dependence on Android
jury has weighed in, Samsung and its U.S. carrier partners may be weighing changes to the Galaxy lineup in an effort to avoid a potential Apple injunction during the upcoming holiday season.In fact, Samsung officials are working with Verizon Wireless and other carriers to modify products found to infringe on patents... -techradar



Windows Phone

Samsung steals march on Nokia with first Windows phone

Samsung announced the ATIV S Windows smartphone at a news conference in Berlin on Wednesday during IFA. -mobiletechnews


Samsung Takes the High Road With WinPho 8 Ativ S

Samsung has announced the first smartphone running Windows Phone 8, presenting the handset at the IFA consumer electronics show in Germany. The Ativ S is part of the company's Ativ family of devices. Samsung has created this brand for its Windows-based devices. Ativ, by the way, is the reverse of the word "Vita," or "life." It will be offered in 8 GB and 16 GB versions. -com


Nokia Lumia 920 Pureview and Lumia 820 leaked on Twitter

Nokia Lumia 920 Pureview and Lumia 820 leaked on Twitter
g Windows Phone 8 announcements next week just got a bit less surprising as photos of the Nokia Lumia 820 and Nokia Lumia 920 hit Twitter.Posted by @evleaks, fast becoming the bane of tech manufacturers' lives, the two handsets come with high quality photos but not many other details. The Nokia Lumia 920 looks like the h... -techradar



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