Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Android, Windows Phone news Nov 14, 2012

Android

HTC Trots Out 5-Inch DNA, Latest in Droid Bloodline

Smartphone maker HTC on Tuesday announced its newest device, the Droid DNA, a 5-inch smartphone running Android Jelly Bean. The device will be offered exclusively through Verizon Wireless, which began taking preorders on Tuesday. It will be available at retail stores nationwide on Nov. 21 for $199.99 with a two-year contract. -com


TechRadar.com

Updated: Samsung Galaxy S4: what we want to see
alaxy S4: what we want to seeIt certainly feels like Samsung is taking over the world right now – at least, the Android world. There's no doubt that last year's Galaxy S2 was arguably the phone of the year. And not in recent times, discounting Apple of course, can we remember the anticipation and expectation of a phone as... -techradar



Motorola Xoom and Google Nexus S miss out on Android 4.2

Motorola Xoom and Google Nexus S miss out on Android 4.2
confirmed that the Motorola Xoom and Nexus S smartphone will not be treated to the freshest version of the firm's mobile operating system, Android 4.2.The news was revealed on Google's forum by Jean-Baptiste Queru, who is the Technical Lead for the Android Open Source Project in a post regarding the Android 4.2... -techradar



Android 4.2 Jelly Bean hits Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean hits Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus
version of Android is hitting the Google Nexus 7 tablet and Galaxy Nexus smartphone right now.So if you're the proud owner of either, you should be able to get your hands on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It's not all quite as simple as one rollout though. No, that would be too easy.Selected mode... -techradar



Nokia announces Here to reboot its mapping plans

Nokia announces Here to reboot its mapping plans
revamped its mapping and location services with the launch of an iOS app and Android SDK, gathering the whole lot under one umbrella known as Nokia Here. The new service will consist not only of the company's Windows Phone and web maps, but will incorporate Android and iOS apps as well. Nokia claims that Here is the wo... -techradar



Windows Phone

Fabled Huawei Ascend W1 could make CES 2013 debut

Fabled Huawei Ascend W1 could make CES 2013 debut
and final manufacturer given clearance by Microsoft to launch a Windows Phone 8 handset will apparently launch its device at CES 2013, in the form of the Huawei Ascend W1.The much rumoured handset looks pretty certain to be the the Chinese manufacturer's first Windows Phone 8 device, although Huawei itself is yet ... -techradar



Samsung Ativ S and Ativ Tablet appear to be delayed

Samsung Ativ S and Ativ Tablet appear to be delayed
f="http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/operating-systems/windows-phone-8-1086692/review">Windows Phone 8-toting Samsung Ativ S and Windows RT-sporting Samsung Ativ Tab have apparently been subject to delays.Stock was scheduled to arrive in November but, according to UK-based online retailer Expansy... -techradar



Nokia aims at Apple Flyover with 3D map acquisition

Nokia aims at Apple Flyover with 3D map acquisition
n the process of purchasing 3D mapping firm earthmine as it looks to build in 3D capabilities to its newly-announced Here location service.The Finnish firm is taking a big gamble on mapping services, launching its new, cross-platform Here service, providing Windows Phone, iOS and eventually Android and Firefox OS users acce... -techradar



Teenager causes red-faces at Microsoft with Windows Phone 8 trojan

Teenager causes red-faces at Microsoft with Windows Phone 8 trojan
is reported to have created prototype malware code for the Windows Phone 8 to steal private user data. The Trojan, created by 16-year-old Shantanu Gawde, is said to work by posing as a legitimate app which can access a user's data once activated. Fortunately for Microsoft and Windows Phone 8 use... -techradar



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