Samsung Galaxy S3: The truth is out there

We have seen and heard far too many rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S3. We “know” almost everything about the device, including the display, the size, the processor, the internal storage, the camera, and the battery. The only problem is, none of it might be true. Or all of it could be. We will not know for sure until the official announcement, which is expected to be May 22 in London. But again, that is another rumor that needs validation. Apart...

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Google might not sell Motorola’s hardware division after all, according to fresh report

If you haven’t got enough drama from the Motorola-Google merger, which is closing to a year in the making but is still not a done deal, a new episode of the soap-opera involving the two companies has apparently debuted. I am talking about Google’s plans for Motorola’s hardware division, which are murky, to say the least. Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that, according to “trusted sources”, Google might be planning to get rid of Moto’s...

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MessagEase Keyboard: Optimized keyboard layout for faster typing

Do you have very big fingers? Many users have problems typing on their mobile phones because they have big fingers, which in turn causes inaccurate typing because the letters on the onscreen keyboard are so small. Because of this, many users have a hard time in composing messages and consume a significant amount of time just to type several words. To solve this problem there is now a new type of onscreen keyboard called MessagEase Keyboard which...

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LG’s answer to the Samsung Galaxy S3 is the upcoming 4.7-inch D1L

Previously today, we’ve talked about LG’s plans to develop a “thinking smartphone”, a very interesting endeavor that aims to put the South Korean smartphone manufacturer above local rival Samsung (as well as other major manufacturers around the globe). But, as the thinking smartphone is probably at least a couple of years from entering production, it does make a lot of sense for LG to prepare for a much more imminent threat posed to its already...

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OnLive switches to Windows Server to comply with licensing, handwriting feature is collateral victim

OnLive’s innovative Desktop App was launched about a month ago on Android, and, in just a few short weeks, it became very popular among gadget lovers all over the world. Offering an almost complete Windows 7 experience and the Office productivity suite for free on Android and iOS, it wasn’t difficult to predict its booming success, but also its legal problems. Microsoft doesn’t take kindly on developers offering their premium products (or...

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Samsung’s winning streak: 41 million smartphones sold in Q1, $5.15 billion profit

Samsung’s consistent financial run over the last couple of years doesn’t seem to be gearing towards an end any time soon. According to figures quoted by KoreaTimes.co.kr, Sammy has sold no less than 41 million smartphones in Q1 2012, posting, at the same time, a record operating profit of 5.8 trillion Korean won ($5.15 billion). The first of these two figures, while extremely impressive, is on-par with the predictions we reported a...

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Free GPS extension kit for Asus Transformer Prime owners

The Asus Transformer Prime TF201 is, quite possibly, the stuff that dreams are made of for a lot of Android fans, except for one annoying flaw that has been plaguing the tablet — its GPS function. Many users have been experiencing various problems, from difficulty to lock onto signals to slight reading inaccuracies. Fortunately, Asus is taking a proactive approach in ensuring that Transformers users are happy with the capabilities of...

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making of the HTC EVO 4G LTE. Is that a 3D camera I see?

After HTC  performed poorly for much of the last year, the problems extended (at least in the profit department) into Q1 of 2012. Even if the first quarter is generally accepted as a transitional period for most device manufacturers, HTC has a lot riding on the success of its One series. In this light, HTC has certainly taken to heart its new creed of providing potential consumers with a more personal connection to their devices....

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Top 10 Inventions Needed - Future Technology

This was a wish list that was originally intended to provide inspiration for inventors. First written in April of 1997, I thought it might be fun to follow-up each year and find out if anyone has been working on these ideas for future technology. I have included websites for you to "check out" inventions that are, are close to, or kinda close to what I am hoping will soon exist in the technology available to us presently. 1. Future Technology...

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BMW Announces i8 Spyder Concept: Teched Out i8 Looses Its Top

BMW’s i8 concept made a splash when it debuted less than a year ago, and the German automaker kept that momentum going  in time for the New York International Auto Show with the announcement of its i8 Spyder concept. The new car, which retains much of the exterior styling of its older sibling, is a topless version of the i8 and features a slightly shorter wheelbase. But all of the technological beauty that made the original i8 such a hit...

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Hands-On With Chevy’s GoGo Cloud-Based Navigation App

Chevrolet is working to make owning an in-car navigation system much more affordable with the introduction of its GoGo Navigation app. The app, which will be available for the Chevy Spark and Sonic RS when they hit dealerships later this year. We got some hands-on time with GoGo and came away impressed with both its speed and overall functionality. The app itself sits on your iPhone or Android smartphone and is accessible via Chevy’s MyLink infotainment...

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Android 4.0.4 update causing network issues on Galaxy Nexus

Looks like it is trouble in paradise for Galaxy Nexus owners again. After updating to the much awaited Android 4.0.4 update that started rolling out last week, users are now noting that the phone loses signal once it goes into sleep mode. This happens usually when there is no application running in the background when the phone goes into sleep. The processor speed drops below a certain point and then the phone loses its network signal, meaning...

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TELUS Canada to Unleash 4G Samsung Galaxy S2 X on October 28

TELUS Canada, one of the leading Canadian telecommunications companies, has finally provided a release date for its bigger-screened variant of the Samsung Galaxy S2–October 28–from which date the handset will start becoming available. The Canadian carrier’s variant of the Samsung blockbuster Android smartphone will be branded as the 4G Samsung Galaxy S2 X, and although TELUS has not yet revealed its pricing, the handset will most likely...

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ICS to come soon to Telus’ Samsung Galaxy S2 X

News about the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Galaxy S2 and its many variants is one topic that we’d relentlessly report to our readers. We know how hard it can be to feel left out from the ICS party, particularly if you have an insatiable sweet tooth. You’d think that since the user guide has been published and the ICS source code has been shared, things would move along at a faster speed. But obviously, there’s something that’s...

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Google and Paramount sign movie rental deal, 500 titles coming to Google Play and YouTube

In its bidding to become competitive against content provider/distributor juggernauts like Apple and Amazon, Google has been taking an aggressive stance to make sure that Google Play, the company’s mobile storefront, has the goods necessary to keep the Android ecosystem attractive. This is true not just in terms of apps availability, but also for books, music, movies, and other entertainment products. The latest deal in this direction is the one...

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HCL Launches Two New Android 4.0 Tablets in India

HCL just launched two new Android slates in India, the HCL ME U1 device and the HCL MyEdu Tab, both packing Android 4.0 ICS. These models have competitive pricing and the HCL ME U1 comes with a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display, with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The specs also include a 1 GHz processor, 512MB of RAM (DDR3), 4 GB of storage, microSD card slot, mini and regular USB ports and WiFi + 3G connectivity. There’s also a 0.3...

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Google’s Larry Page is an Avid User of Motorola and Samsung Tablets

Google’s CEO and co-founder, Larry Page recently gave an interview to Businessweek, detailing his relationship with Steve Jobs and the Android evolution. He says that of the brands he worked with, Motorola and Samsung have been closes to him, when it comes to tablets. Right now Mr. Page uses an unnamed Samsung tablet, maybe a mystery new model, but up until that he had been using a Motorola XOOM device, for the past year. He was also quoted...

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PuPu joins Gilgamesh as Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC

Do you remember PuPu, the little alien from FINAL FANTASY VIII?It looks like he’ll be arriving alongside Giglamesh’s coliseum battle next week. More details have arrived from this week’s Famitsu, including the addition of this rumored character. PuPu will be priced at 200 yen/240MSP and will provide you with the Healer role once captured. During battle his UFO will float above the field; defeat it or else he will keep re-spawning. PuPu has...

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How can Android tablets dominate the tablet market?

Whether we like it or not, Apple’s iPad has been the star of the tablet market and has overshadowed Android tablets in pretty much every aspect and area. But is this to remain? Let’s take a closer look. While we are still in the early stages of 2012, all signs are pointing to Apple’s latest product becoming the new star of the market again. After all, sales figures don’t lie, right? However, while no apparent leader has risen from the pack...

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Asus Padfone to start shipping in Taiwan on April 20 for $980, no words on US availability yet

Some called it innovative, some revolutionary, and many just couldn’t believe their eyes. The Asus Padfone took us all by surprise back at the MWC in February, but much of the hype surrounding the smartphone/tablet/netbook hybrid was quickly cooled down by rumors about its pricing. An online UK store had the Padfone available for preorder starting a few weeks back and it was pretty obvious that most of us will never be able to afford the gadget....

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Asus Padfone goes on pre-order in Taiwan, will launch April 20

One of the most curious devices of this season is getting ready to hit the shelves. Just as promised, Asus will be delivering its Padfone droid phone/tablet/netbook later this month with pre-orders in Taiwan set to start tomorrow. Taiwanese customers will be able to book themselves a shiny new Asus Padfone for NTD 17,990 ($610). The tablet shell costs an extra NTD6,990 ($240), while the tablet dock will set you back a further NTD3919 ($130). And...

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How To Register in Search Engines

As we know that the main reasons to write in the blog is that they hope their writing could be read by others or blog visitors. More people or visitors will make us happy and proud, especially when they give some comments on our writing. For making the people come to our blog and then read our postings are not easy. We need high publication in order to increase the traffic. We can use many ways to make our blogs famous and get many traffics,...

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New Samsung Galaxy S3 render pops up. Is May 22 the official release date?

After I recently wrote about how easy it is to create a render for the Samsung Galaxy S3, it’s now time for me to write about exactly that, as a new supposed depiction of Samsung’s upcoming superphone has surfaced in Korea. I was set to approach this latest “rumor” about the Galaxy S3 with caution, but I actually believe that we might be looking at the real thing. Here’s why. The timing of this “leak”, which has popped up on a few Korean...

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Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G LTE is unveiled, pre-order starts on May 7

Right on cue, Sprint has officially announced the carrier’s first 4G LTE super smartphone for this year, aptly named the HTC EVO 4G LTE, which is probably an homage to the HTC EVO 4G, but still kind of confusing. The impressive specs of the HTC EVO 4G LTE are worth mentioning for the umpteenth time, with Sprint CEO Dan Hesse saying that they set a new “gold standard” for other phones in the network. The EVO 4G LTE’s 4.7-inch HD display is the...

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International giveaway of the ARCHOS G9 101 Turbo!

Hey guys! You know we seriously love each and every one of you, right? At Android Authority, we’re a little crazy about two things: providing epic content and coverage of all things Android, day by day, and offering you giveaways and awesome free stuff, as often as we can. So, without further ado, I’d like to invite all of you to participate in our latest international giveaway! This time, we’ve got the latest and greatest Ice Cream Sandwich...

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