Quote :

"EAMaddenNFL EA SPORTS Madden NFL Have a #Verizon #Android phone? Boom! #MADDEN #NFL12 for Android will be available for FREE this weekend (Oct. 1 – 3). Get ready! 18 hours ago"

still listed as $6.99 in the Android Market but might be worth checking back on this weekend

I've heard the controls are kinda tricky and the running game is difficult because of that, but a free $6.99 app is a free $6.99 app

10/1/2011 9:43:44 AM

Been running this launcher for about a day with no complaints
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tencent.qqlauncher

10/1/2011 9:54:35 AM

how was the setup/configuration time?

10/1/2011 10:01:34 AM

Probably on par with any of the other 3rd party launchers. The launcher settings are fairly straight forward and easy to navigate. Homescreen transitions are smooth and there are a couple different options that you can choose from (cube, card, etc). The app drawer is horizontal scrolling like the Galaxy S and can be sorted by name, date downloaded or frequently used. Nothing overly impressive but it's just something else to compete with ADW and launcher pro.

10/1/2011 10:45:06 AM

Question:
Anyone know if any of the ATT android phones have micro-sim which I could swap between my iphone4 and android device? Need to know if a) it has a micro-sim and b) does ATT do anything that would keep it from being able to be used on the iphone4.

10/1/2011 1:17:39 PM

i lol'd at the first comment

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/samsung-teases-next-weeks-unpacked-offers-a-momentary-glance/

10/5/2011 1:47:22 AM

OK new phone time for me. Money isnt too much an object on this one. I havent kept up with whats hot in android world lately, but Im sticking with it.

With sprint, whats a good phone to get, or is there any coming out soon to watch for? Id prefer nothing samsung, Ive had 2 of theirs, and both tend to crap out on me daily.

10/5/2011 12:07:36 PM

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/10/06/16gb-htc-flyer-on-sale-for-just-100-at-best-buy-stores-where-available/

16GB HTC Flyer for $99 at Best Buy

Quote :

"As a quick reminder, the Flyer has a 7" screen, single-core 1.5GHz CPU, front and rear cameras, an SD car dslot, and 16GB of on-board storage. At the moment it merely runs Gingerbread, but HTC has long promised an update to Honeycomb (and/or hopefully Ice Cream Sandwich) sometime soon."

10/6/2011 8:25:53 AM

lol. Scratch that previous post. Looks like Best Buy goofed.

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/06/best-buy-whoops-htc-flyer-not-supposed-to-be-99/

In other news, is it Tuesday yet?

Quote :

"Samsung Galaxy Nexus full specs revealed; Verizon Wireless exclusive By: Jonathan S. Geller | Oct 6th, 2011 at 09:30AM 115 Comments Filed Under: Exclusives, Mobile Well, now that Apple has announced the iPhone 4S, there’s only one other flagship on the horizon that people are eagerly anticipating and that’s the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Codenamed “Nexus Prime,” the Galaxy Nexus is a phone we have scooped on numerous occasions, and now we can paint a complete picture of the device thanks to new information from a trusted source. Here’s what Samsung and Google will unveil next Tuesday: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 9mm thin 4.65-inch 1280 x 720-pixel Super AMOLED HD with curved glass TI OMAP 4460 dual-core Cortex A9 processor clocked at 1.2GHz 1GB of RAM 32GB of built-in storage 5-megapixel camera on the back, 1.3-megapixel in the front 1080p HD video capture support LTE/HSPA depending on carrier Wi-Fi a/b/g/n NFC 1,750 mAh battery We have confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be a pure Google Experience device without any third-party UI or modifications, so no TouchWiz on this one, guys. Also, one notable feature of Ice Cream Sandwich? The ability to monitor each app’s data usage on the device. Lastly, we’re still hearing that the Galaxy Nexus will be a Verizon Wireless exclusive here in the U.S., so it’s time to check out those contract end-dates if you’re on another carrier and you plan to scoop up the latest pure Google smartphone."

10/6/2011 10:02:58 AM

Saw a post on Engadget about that.

Besides the screen, those specs aren't the world beaters we've been led to expect based on hype.

Also, I thought the rumor mill already "confirmed" than ICS is Android 2.4, not 4.0?

[Edited on October 6, 2011 at 10:55 AM. Reason : ]

10/6/2011 10:54:46 AM

^^ & ^^^ my online order still says "in process"

i have little doubt that it'll be canceled, but you never know what might slip through!

10/6/2011 11:36:28 AM

2.4 doesn't make sense. I would expect 4.0...

Droid life seems to think it could be an omap 4430, not 4460. The 4460 had some issues, hopefully they worked it out. Supposed to be steps ahead of the 4430.

I'm salivating at this phone. I'll buy it the week its available

10/6/2011 2:59:47 PM

I thought ICS was going to be 3.5... but 4.0 makes more sense.

10/6/2011 3:21:43 PM

It's been called pretty much every number between 2.4 and 4.0. Guess we'll find out on Tuesday.

10/6/2011 3:30:21 PM

^this. 3.5 is entirely reasonable... since word is some major enhancements were delayed until next iteration...

10/6/2011 4:57:21 PM

ICS taking advantage of dual-channel RAM will make this phone pretty blazing, especially if they keep the clock speeds of the 4460 at 1.5ghz. I'm just curious how the battery will hold up

10/6/2011 5:08:41 PM

So, the announcement of the Nexus is cancelled for next Tuesday.

Whoops.

Management fail.

10/7/2011 8:14:50 AM

lol. I am disappoint

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/samsung-and-google-postpone-ice-cream-sandwich-and-galaxy-nexus/

Quote :

"Color us a disappointed shade of blue, but it appears that Samsung and Google have decided not to launch the Galaxy Nexus (or Nexus Prime, or whatever it's called) and Ice Cream Sandwich at their October 11th Unpacked event. The two companies sent out a joint announcement reading: Samsung and Google decide to postpone the new product announcement at CTIA Fall. We agree that it is just not the right time to announce a new product. New date and venue will be shortly announced. The press event on the 11th was expected to be not only the debut for the successor to the Nexus S, but our first good look at the next version of Android. For whatever reason the companies have decided to delay that launch. But, if Eric Schmidt is true to his word, we shouldn't have to wait too much longer... he did promise us that it would launch by November. We'll let you know as soon as we get a new date to expect "something big.""

10/7/2011 8:25:52 AM

It's ridiculous, really.

Some seem to think it has to do with the timing of Jobs' death. I doubt it. They had a chance to show how off Android 4.0 vs iOS and blew it.

10/7/2011 8:39:49 AM

Schmidt happens

/New Girl

10/7/2011 8:41:21 AM

CTIA Fail ... amirite?

10/7/2011 10:33:37 AM

Prime video that was leaked earlier this morning



and looks Sprint is officially moving to LTE. Building penetration will be at the higher frequency
http://www.bgr.com/2011/10/07/live-from-sprints-strategy-update-event/

10/7/2011 10:38:00 AM

Respect for steve jobs makes no sense. Apple isn't delaying their iPhone from launching the 14th. Just don't be a dick and make underhanded jabs at jobs or even apple to stay safe... show your product and compare them.


UNLESS. Jobs is having a funeral or something on the 11th, and big wigs are going to be in attendance.

10/7/2011 10:45:44 AM

^^so how long until sprints data network is no longer complete shit?

10/7/2011 11:23:36 AM

probably never. They're using 1900MHz initially for LTE so building penetration will be shit. Looks like they'll be switching to 800 once they get iDen phased out but they still have a ways to go for that.

10/7/2011 11:27:18 AM

don't get me wrong, i love my $75 post-tax bill for unlimited everything with my Evo 3D (uhhh yeah i work for IBM), but this is another case of getting what you pay for.

10/7/2011 11:30:53 AM

wonder if I can make a number on an unlimited data Verizon family plan it's own individual plan and still keep the unlimited data?

10/7/2011 5:42:15 PM

Doubt it.

10/8/2011 12:26:41 AM

http://www.bgr.com/2011/10/10/motorola-and-verizon-holding-press-event-october-18th-smartphones-and-tablets-inbound/

10/10/2011 10:27:33 AM

Was about to post that.

Gorrilla glass + Kevlar phone? If they make it water resistant I'll be all in.

10/10/2011 11:10:01 AM

gotta deny a warranty somehow

10/10/2011 11:36:09 AM

The anticipation is killing me, upgrade date is 11/3.... they better release the Samsung Nexus Prime 4G Touch Epic Win II phone before then....

10/10/2011 2:05:08 PM

lol. The leaked roadmap said 10/27 so we'll see.

10/10/2011 2:23:43 PM

Not entirely Android related, but VZW 4G related:

Currently at ~50% of the US is on 4G, now with 2 more waves of rollout coming: Thursday, Oct. 20 & Thursday, Nov. 17

Introduces 35 new cities:

http://gizmodo.com/5848297/verizons-4g-lte-network-is-getting-even-more-huuuger-oct-20th-and-nov-17th

[Edited on October 10, 2011 at 3:21 PM. Reason : .]

10/10/2011 3:20:06 PM

They need to expand in Wilmington. My parents are about 4-5miles from LTE coverage.

10/10/2011 3:30:41 PM

I guess ill see which I prefer out of the motorola phone and the samsung phone... I'm glad they're being released almost simultaneously... because I've had my eye on both, and was probably going to take the first one out.

10/10/2011 11:17:46 PM

lol

10/11/2011 2:11:38 PM

hahah

10/11/2011 2:17:32 PM

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394385,00.asp#fbid=ykIx1prmnSu

Quote :

"AT&T on Monday announced AT&T Toggle, a service that allows users to create separate personal and work identities on their smartphone or tablet. AT&T Toggle separates and protects business data, creating a distinct work mode apart from the typical personal mode on mobile devices. In work mode, users can access corporate email, applications, and calendars, among other features, just as they would on a company-provided device. When not working, you can 'switch' the toggle back to personal mode to send text messages, watch TV shows and movies, and play games on your mobile device. Basically, you can use it for everything you normally would outside of work. "People want to use their own smartphones and tablets for work, but that practice can create major headaches for businesses' IT departments," Chris Hill, vice president of advanced mobility solutions for AT&T's business solutions group, said in a statement. AT&T Toggle offers a web portal that allows IT administrators to manage which employees have access to which company resources. Additionally, they can add, update, and delete business applications on employees' personal devices, and wipe all corporate information stored in work mode if an employee leaves the company or loses their device. In addition to Toggle, AT&T plans to introduce a series of services and features designed to help turn personal handsets into business tools starting in 2012. AT&T Toggle can be used on devices running Android 2.2 and higher, and with any service provider. It is expected to be available before the end of the year. Additionally, AT&T plans to expand Toggle's accessibility to other mobile operating systems starting next year. Check back with PCMag for more information as soon as it becomes available."

Would you guys believe me if I said that a year ago I seriously considered learning to write an android app that would serve this exact function, but let it go because I didn't think there would be a large enough market. =\

10/11/2011 4:56:22 PM

Some contradicting reports:

http://phandroid.com/2011/10/10/nexus-prime-announcement-coming-nov-3rd-says-verizon-inside-source/

Quote :

"[Update]: Looks like our source worded it wrong. November 3rd is actually pegged as the Prime’s release date, meaning we should be seeing an announcement much sooner than that. Huzzah!"

http://phandroid.com/2011/10/11/source-announcement-on-nexus-prime-unveiling-is-imminent/

Quote :

"“As far as the Nexus goes, you can let people know that they don’t have to worry about gaming speed/graphics. It’ll be plenty. Also, an announcement on the unveiling is imminent. So hang tight.”"

Which is a lot different than:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/10/11/samsung-google-accused-of-lying-about-galaxy-nexus-delay-patents-said-to-be-real-reason/

Quote :

"“Nexus Prime and Android 4.0 are under question,” Murtazin posted on his Twitter account Tuesday morning. “Google removing some features which are subject of patent war. No timeline for this job.” The plugged-in Russian blogger has a solid track record with inside information. This accusation is serious, however, and we should note that it is not confirmed"

Other Prime News:

http://phandroid.com/2011/10/12/source-galaxy-nexus-nexus-prime-will-have-1-5ghz-dual-core-ti-omap-4460/

Quote :

"According to statements issued to the moderators over at Android Forums, the device our source has personally used was running a dual-core 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4460 processor. "

[Edited on October 12, 2011 at 4:43 PM. Reason : .]

[Edited on October 12, 2011 at 4:43 PM. Reason : .]

10/12/2011 4:41:20 PM

The whole patent thing is just an unconfirmed rumor (at least for now) that has only come from one person. Most of the supposed "in the know" people are denying it.

10/12/2011 4:49:08 PM

engadget says oct. 19th nexus prime will be announced in Hong Kong (evening of 18th for us)

10/12/2011 4:50:54 PM

And droid HD potentially unveiled earlier in the day. Could be a banner day for Verizon android phones.

10/12/2011 8:32:54 PM

Looks like we finally have confirmation for the Prime/ICS announcement on Oct 18th @10PM. Live feed will be @ http://www.youtube.com/android
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/13/google-and-samsung-rescheduled-ice-cream-sandwich-event-for-october-18-in-hong-kong/

10/13/2011 3:53:55 PM

heck yea

[Edited on October 13, 2011 at 4:27 PM. Reason : /]

10/13/2011 4:26:41 PM

ha, wish I would've had this at the game last weekend so I would've known wtf those foreign girls were saying.

10/13/2011 5:41:18 PM

Confirmed specs on Droid HD/Razr:

* Thinner and “faster than the iPhone 4S” according to our source
* 1GB of RAM — double the iPhone 4 and 4S
* 1.2GHz dual-core processor
* 4G LTE (thinnest LTE phone to date)
* 4.3-inch display

10/14/2011 10:09:01 AM

^^why didn't you? its been out for awhile, i was speaking with some Norwegians in NYC last weekend

My grandfather is from this village

10/14/2011 10:17:55 AM

finally re-rooted my phone and was able to put CM7 w/o bricking ... titanium backup takes a longass time to reinstall stuff though

10/15/2011 1:37:01 PM

I installed Voice Actions, which basically does the same thing as Siri

it's fun to mess around with at least

10/15/2011 6:59:13 PM