The Galaxy Nexus we reviewed back at Google I/O was gifted with Android 4.1 from the start, but alas, Google wouldn’t say when exactly it’d be rolling out to the masses. How’s about… now? Just days after the Samsung-built superphone went back on sale at the Play Store, Google has officially announced that Jelly Bean’s rollout to Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ handsets has begun. Those hoping to snag it should keep an eye out for an over-the-air prompt to update, while Nexus S and Motorola Xoom owners are still being placed in a holding pattern.
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Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) now hitting all Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ devices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sure, AT&T’s One X will officially hit store shelves this Sunday, but you may be in for an early weekend treat if you’ve taken it upon yourself to pre-order the thing.
According to a handful of reports from AndroidCentral’s and Phandroid’s forums, some lucky HTC fans have already received their new Android handsets well in advance of the device’s official launch.
It’s a common story, really — just about every time a hotly-awaited phone nears launch, it seems like some lucky son-of-a-gun manages to score one thanks to an overeager delivery person. Take another glance at your device’s order status (most likely though UPS if you ordered from AT&T) if you haven’t yet to see if your One X is set to land on your doorstep today.
Those first few moments with the One X could be a little rough, if these early reports are any indication — some unlucky AT&T customers are reporting longer-than-usual activation times. C’est la vie.
Of course, I get the feeling some of you may be rueing your decision to pre-order — if you’re always on the lookout for new and shiny hardware (and since you’re reading TechCrunch, there’s a good chance you fall into that category), Samsung’s newly-revealed Galaxy S III may be more up your alley. It may not have been the monumental leap forward some were hoping for — the expectations game is a real pain to manage — but it’s certainly going to be a real contender going forward.
Samsung Mobile head JK Shin remarked at the device’s launch event in London yesterday that the LTE version of the device would land in U.S. over the summer, and The Verge managed to lock that launch date down to sometime this June. Like HTC’s flagship, Samsung’s new smartphone is expected to land on multiple carriers’ sales channels in one form or another, so it’s a great time for customers to prowl for potential upgrades.
Right on schedule, Sharp let us know it’s begun shipments of Aquos 7-series LED HDTVs in 60- and 70-inch sizes. With MSRPs of $ 2,300 and $ 3,300, respectively, the 745U models have edge LED lighting, 3D, WiFi and SmartCentral UI built in featuring apps including Netflix, Hulu and Facebook. The 8-series models will bring the company’s latest Quad Pixel Plus 2 Quattron tech when they start shipping towards the end of this month as well as full-array LED backlighting and an ultra-slim bezel design. Check after the break for sizes, specs and prices, and let us know if these models have shown up in your neck of the woods yet.
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Sharp’s bigger and better HDTVs for 2012 start hitting store shelves originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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There comes a time when you must clear out the old and make way for the new, and that’s exactly what Nikon has in store for its D300 and D700 shooters. According to Electronista, the Japanese camera giant added both of its aforementioned DSLRs to the “old products” section on its motherland site. Given how often we see products get refreshed, it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise — especially when we’ve seen the D700′s expected successor hanging out in the wild many times before. Keep in mind that Nikon recently took the wraps off its D4, so perhaps it’s just a good ol’ sign the new more-compact flavors are looming just around the corner. Needless to say, we’ll let you know as soon as it happens.
Nikon D300 and D700 hitting stale status, make way for the next generation originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Psychological thriller Alan Wake will finally be coming to PC in February, according to a FAQ posted on developer Remedy’s website. What’s more, unlike the console version — published by Microsoft Games for Xbox 360 — Remedy will be self-releasing its PC counterpart as a downloadable title via Steam. That means we won’t be seeing any Games for Windows integration; Remedy offered no explanation for brushing off Redmond’s offering, saying only that it will be “fully supporting the Steam platform” with achievements and cloud saves. To that end, the company has brought in developers from Nitro Games — already familiar with the ins and outs of Steam — to assist on the PC port, which is said to weigh in around 7.5GB.
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Now that we’ve seen all the leaks and heard all the rumors, RIM has finally announced the BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Curve 9380, welcoming two new members to the OS 7 family. Picking up where the Bold 9780 left off, the comparatively higher-end 9790 boasts a 2.44-inch touchscreen display with 360 x 480 resolution, and is powered by a 1GHz CPU. The QWERTY-equipped handset also ships with 8GB of onboard memory and features a microSD slot that offers up to 32GB of additional space. The Curve 9380, meanwhile, is an all touchscreen affair, with a 3.2-inch, 480 x 360 display and a five megapixel camera. RIM hasn’t offered any other details on the 9380′s specs, though the company did specify that both devices will offer NFC and augmented reality support, and will come pre-loaded with BlackBerry Messenger, Documents To Go Premium, and BlackBerry Protect. No word yet on pricing or availability, though RIM says to expect a launch “over the coming weeks.” Find more details in the full PR, after the break.
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The much-anticipated Google TV update is systematically rolling out today. Sony Internet TV devices are first in line followed by Logitech Revue units shortly thereafter. But wait patiently. As with most major updates, the OTA update will not hit all the boxes at once, but rather at a selective pace. You can initiate a manual check under the About section in the Settings menu, but a notification should pop-up when your box’s number has been called.
It’s still not available on my Sony Internet TV but the update is already in the wild per a screenshot from AndroidCentral.
Google announced the big update last week. It brings to Google TV the Android Market along with a totally new user interface. Plus, the system is now built on the newer Android 3.1 release, which should make for a much smoother experience. Google TV has always shown so much promise and this latest coat of paint improves its draw even more. But only the consumer marketplace will decide if the overhaul ultimately spurs a GTV revival.
We knew good and well it was coming, and come it has. Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play has made the natural GSM shift in the States in order to grace Ma Bell’s airwaves, and despite the “4G” naming convention, this fellow will be topping out at HSPA+. In other words, LTE lovers will need to look elsewhere. This marks the first launch of a PlayStation-certified smartphone for AT&T, and given that it’s been around the block a time or two, the carrier is (smartly) pricing it at just $ 49.99 on a two-year contract — a buck-fifty less than what it launched for on Verizon Wireless. As we’d heard, it’ll ship with Android 2.3.3, a 1GHz CPU, Adreno 205 GPU, a 4-inch display (854 x 480) and will arrive in an exclusive ‘stealth blue’ hue. Heavy spenders can opt for the Multimedia Dock DK300 and MC100 music cable, but even the barebones crowd will get seven pre-loaded games at no charge. Full details on that are hosted up after the break, and interested consumers can line up to grab theirs on September 18th.
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Let the speculation begin! It may not be a sign of an iPhone refresh, but we’ve received multiple tips today about an imminent price drop for Apple’s flagship smartphone. According to a pair of trusty tipsters, Radio Shack is prepping to cut the cost of AT&T’s 16GB iPhone 4 to $ 169.99, with a two-year contract, from $ 199.99. The 32GB version will likewise take a $ 30 plunge at the Shack, ringing in at $ 269.99, and the price of the 8GB 3GS will drop to $ 19.99. Phone Arena is likewise reporting on Target slicing up the old Apple price tag, but lists varying numbers based on carrier. If all this talk turns out to be true, those prices should be ripe for the picking starting tomorrow.
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iPhone price cuts hitting Radio Shack, Target tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We’ve seen robots that look like they’ve had one too many, but we’re pretty sure this little guy needs to check into rehab. Despite its absolutely adorable appearance, this Android seems hell-bent on destruction, literally beating itself up, and eventually falling on its face. Built using the requisite Arduino, a trash can, some LEDs, and a slew of other components, this little guy was apparently created in three days on a budget just barely exceeding $ 100. You can see a video of the waste-bin bot hitting rock bottom at the source link below, but please refrain from laughing; Android alcoholism is a serious issue.
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Android trash can robot begs the question: ‘Why are you hitting yourself?’ (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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