Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Andy Rubin: I Don’t Know Anything About Motorola’s Products, Google Built a Firewall Between Moto and Android Teams
If you thought that Motorola was going to have the inside track on all things Android immediately following their merger, you thought wrong. At least that's what Andy Rubin would have us believe. In a brief session in front of the press at Mobile World Congress, Rubin made it clear that while he "sponsored" the merger, his team has been kept completely separate from what Motorola is doing. He mentioned that Motorola will continue to build Moto branded phones and that Google has "literally built a firewall" between his team and theirs. He even went as far as to say that he hasn't seen anything that they are doing and is not familiar with their products.
We all know that things can change over time, but for now, Google is doing their best to keep these two companies completely separate. Well, aside from hiring a Google VP to run them.
Also during the interview, Rubin touched on the state of Android tablets. Even with 12 million Android tablets sold he isn't satisfied saying that the numbers aren't "not insignificant, but less than I'd expect it to be if you really want to win." For 2012, they plan to "double down" to make sure they win that space. Their plan is to help educate developers and consumers on the Android ecosystem.
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HTC in talks with Google to be selected for Jelly Bean Nexus device
According to a new report, HTC is in talks with Google in hopes of being selected as the next OEM to produce a Nexus phone which is expected to be powered by Android 5.0 (Jelly Bean). Google worked closely with HTC to produce the original Nexus One, but the two companies have had a close partnership since the development of the first Android powered phone, – the T-Mobile G1.
Google hasn’t chosen its Nexus partner for (Android) Jellybean as yet. So right now all the manufacturers are crossing their fingers.Jeff GordonHTC
Being selected to be the next Nexus manufacturer is a big deal, but Jeff Gordon stressed that HTC's current priority is to deliver Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and HTC Sense 3.6 to its current devices.
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Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 available March 1 for $499
Verizon has finally confirmed the pricing and availability for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 that they announced at CES last month. Fortunately the waiting will be over quite soon with the launch coming March 1st.
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 will set you back $499 with a two-year contract and month-to-month data starts at $30 for 2GB.
Here's a quick rundown of the specs:
- 7.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen (1280×800)
- 1.4 GHz dual-core processor
- 1 GB RAM
- 3.2 MP rear camera (720 video)
- 2.0 MP front-facing camera
- 16 GB internal storage
- microSD slot supports up to 32 GB
- LTE
- WiFi (a/b/g/n) with dual-band support
- WiFi Direct/Allshare
- Bluetooth 3.0
- Android 3.2 with TouchWiz
I got some hands-on time with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 at CES a couple months ago and came away quite impressed. The Super AMOLED Plus screen is the sharpest and most vibrant I've seen on any tablet to date and the device is astoundingly thin and light at 7.9mm and 12 ounces.
Those of course were just my impressions after a few minutes with the Galaxy Tab 7.7 and we'll be doing a full review soon to let you know whether it's worth the price of admission.
While the lack of Android 4.0 may be a concern to the Android enthusiasts, the pricing and even more importantly that 2-year contract are going to be the big sticking points for most potential buyers. Between those two which do you think would have a bigger impact on tablet sales? Would you be more inclined to buy a carrier tablet if they reduced the initial cost or if they dropped the 2-year contract requirement?
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Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.7 Available Exclusively On The Verizon Wireless Network
World's Thinnest 4G LTE Tablet on America's Fastest 4G Network
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.7 will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com starting March 1. Movies, pictures and games come to life in high-definition with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7's Super AMOLED™ Plus touchscreen display. Customers can quickly access the Web, stream music and more at blazingly fast speeds using the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network combined with a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and HTML 5 Web browser.
The Tab 7.7 is a multimedia expert allowing customers to use their tablet as the center of their home entertainment system. The Peel Smart Remote feature eliminates the need for multiple remote controls for televisions, audio players and other home entertainment systems. Customers can make their Tab 7.7 the master controller to find and watch their favorite TV shows, create a favorites list, set program reminders and more. Customers also have the ability to stream media to their compatible TV using the HDMI Multimedia Dock with a built-in HDMI port or the HDTV Adapter (sold separately). The Samsung Media Hub offers a large selection of media to rent or purchase and watch while traveling or plug into a TV to share at a party.
Additional features:
- 7.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display (1280×800)
- Android™ 3.2 Honeycomb – supports Google™ Mobile Services, including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™ with video chat, Google Search™, Google Maps™, as well as access to Google Books™, movie rentals and more than 400,000 apps on Android Market™
- 3.2-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, full 720p recording and 1080p playback (1080p playback through HDMI dock or adapter)
- Front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chat
- 16 GB on-board storage (actual formatted capacity is less)
- Support for up to 32 GB microSD™ card
Business solutions
Business professionals can feel secure when working on their Tab 7.7 knowing that it is Samsung Approved for Enterprise (SAFE™). The SAFE certification signifies that the Tab 7.7 is equipped with an exclusive suite of security features that deliver enterprise-friendly capabilities to help safeguard sensitive data and communications, including Mobile Device Management (MDM), on-device Encryption, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and push synchronization of corporate email, calendar and contacts.
The Galaxy Tab 7.7 provides the ideal balance of portability and productivity so business professionals can get the job done. Pair the Tab 7.7 with a keyboard dock and maximize productivity with the QuickOffice® Pro HD application. Customers won't even notice they left their laptops behind with the ability to create and edit Microsoft® Office documents.
Even traveling business teams can stay connected and productive in remote meeting locations, such as airports, with the 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot capability. The Tab 7.7 lets customers share their 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously, enabling leaders to become the team's Wi-Fi hotspot to rapidly download large presentations and blueprints to review before boarding a flight.
Pricing and availability:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 will be available March 1 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $499.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
- Customers that purchase a Tab 7.7 will need to subscribe to a 4G LTE mobile broadband data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. Follow @VZWnews on Twitter for the latest news on Verizon Wireless.
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Console gaming goes mobile, NVIDIA announces five new titles for Tegra Zone
This week at Mobile World Congress NVIDIA's partners announced a ton of new Tegra 3 devices, but the big focus was on mobile games and other experiences that Tegra delivers. Last night we had the opportunity to attend an NVIDIA party where we got some hands-on time with several upcoming games headed to Tegra Zone.
NVIDIA had set up several classic consoles including Xbox, PlayStation 2, Atari, and Dreamcast, which were placed next to Tegra devices running similar games. It was a night filled with
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