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 from specification rumors, we’ve also been seeing numerous images of the supposedly real Galaxy S3. Most were easy to identify as fakes, while some were completely different devices. But we aren’t any closer to getting any accurate information about the phone than the day we first heard the name “Samsung Galaxy S3.”

After a lot of visitors commented along the lines of “Stop talking about the S3 because you don’t know anything about it,”  I started to wonder as to why. Why don’t we know anything concrete about this phone yet? Especially if we are as close to the launch as we think.

Up to eight weeks before a launch, manufacturers are known to send out their devices for carrier testing. While most vendors would do anything to prevent information leaks, it is during this carrier testing phase that we receive the most credible leaks, including specification sheets, “future” press shots, and, in some extreme cases, even hands-on videos.

According to the Korean Financial and Tech Blog ET News, Samsung had sent out the Galaxy S3 for carrier testing over six weeks ago, which is in line with our estimated release date.

Yes! We finally get to see the real Galaxy S3! Not quite.

In a move straight out of Apple’s playbook, Samsung is using disguised prototypes, said to be in a “lunch box” design, when sending out the device for testing. If you are confused, what this means is that while the internal hardware and device firmware are the same, the casing itself is inconspicuous and is nothing like the final design of the product. This allows carriers to test the device, while also preventing information leaks.

This ploy is a brilliant way to maintain secrecy, and without an semi-official leak, allow Samsung to make design changes right until the launch. Who knows, all the speculation and rumors so far might be a part of Samsung’s strategy to find out what, we, the consumers, would like to see on its next flagship device.

All we know for certain at this point, and something we knew all along, is that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will feature the Android 4.0 OS.

What are your thoughts? Do we now have concrete information on why we don’t have any concrete information about the Galaxy S3? Also, how many times have I stated or implied a rumor in this article?

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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 hardware department as soon as possible, with Huawei shaping out to be the most likely buyer.

However, according to an even fresher rumor, coming from Digitimes (who else?), Larry Page and Sergey Brin are actually far from being prepared to sell off Motorola.

The guys at Digitimes are citing sources in “Taiwan’s handset industry” and appear to be convinced that Google is very interested in the hardware business, at least for now. That seemed pretty unlikely until now, as it could lead up to conflicts in the “Android family”, but we have to admit that today’s report makes at least as much sense as yesterday’s did.

We talked yesterday about Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, and all the other Google partners in the Android business and how they could become dissatisfied with a preferential treatment given to Motorola. Then again, we must keep in mind that the smartphone vendors are currently doing pretty well (especially Sammy) and they wouldn’t want to risk their positions in the market by venturing outside Google’s protective wing, would they?

Also, in all honesty, HTC and Samsung were themselves given preferential treatment in the past from Google, with the Nexus co-branded smartphones, so why shouldn’t Moto receive its chance as well?

Another good point that today’s Digitimes report makes refers to Motorola’s hardware division and how it not only covers smartphones and tablet PCs, but also STBs (set-top boxes). Moto has some long-term cooperation relationships with telecom carriers and cable TV operators as well, so Google’s executive team might not be very keen in giving up on all these potential money-making machines so fast. Google TV might benefit from Big M’s expertise in this matter. Plus, Apple might release its long-rumored smart TV this year, so Google will need all hands on deck to counter it.

While this rumor seems credible enough to at least be taken into consideration when talking about Google’s relationship with Motorola, we should keep in mind that it’s nothing else than a rumor coming from fishy sources. Also, it contradicts yesterday’s speculations, so things could go either way, as far as I’m concerned.

What do you guys think? Is Google seriously thinking about selling Motorola’s hardware division or will it keep the department running and get into the hardware manufacturing business. Or, are the search giants’ executives as undecided as these rumors seem to be, at least for now? I personally incline towards the third option and think that they still don’t have a definitive plan concerning this area of business, but that’s just my humble opinion.

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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 is developed to optimize the number of words that a person can type. The keys of the keyboard are larger than that of a usual QWERTY keyboard, which makes typing easier.

As described by its developers, MessagEase is a smart, fast, and accurate way to enter full text on your Android device.  It is also claimed to be the world’s fastest touchscreen keyboard. This claim seems very justifiable because based on user reviews of the app, many users actually like it. Some like it because it helps reduce mistakes when typing.  Though, it does take some getting used to, especially if your QWERTY habits are deeply ingrained in your fingertips.

How It Works

The aim of this app is really to make typing faster and to reduce mistakes when typing words. The keyboard has nine keys that represent several letters.  Because of such compression, there are fewer but larger keys. As a result, mistakes are minimized because you don’t accidentally tap other keys beside the key that you want to tap, which is what usually happens when you use a QWERTY keyboard.

This keyboard resembles the old-school keypads of the first Nokia phones, but what makes MessagEase Keyboard even better is that each of the nine keys represent the most frequently used letters: A, N, I, H, O, R, T, E, and S.  Tapping on the key will input the main character that it represents.

The nine main keys also represent the less frequently used letters.  To input such letters, you simply slide your finger in the direction of the minor letter–either towards the center key (“O”) or away from the center key.

So, for instance, to input the letter V, slide from the A key towards the O key.  To input the letter M, slide away from the R key towards the O key.  To input the letter P, slide away from the O key towards the I key.  And so on.

MessagEase Keyboard also has a word prediction feature so that you don’t have to type all the letters of a word.

The latest version of the app has new features such as improved gesture recognition, expanded word list, enhanced text entry prediction, word prediction, and even voice-enabled speech input via Google Voice integration.  You can also change the shape, size, and color of the keys, as well as the default language.

MessagEase Keyboard is absolutely free in the Google Play Store. Download it now and try a new way of typing your text on your Android phone.

Have you tried the odd layout of MessagEase Keyboard?  Does it live up to its promise of faster and easier typing?

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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 modest sales, namely the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3.

Unfortunately, all we have at this point are a bunch of rumored specs for the Galaxy S3. But I’m sure a lot of our regular readers have figured it out by now that none of the smartphones announced by LG at MWC in early March can stand as a real competitor to Samsung’s next flagship superphone.

Fortunately for all Android fans out there, LG seems to have figured that out as well, and, according to recent reports, is planning the release of a worthy contender to the rivals’ S3. Although the production name of this device is unknown, the upcoming LG smartphone in question is referred to as the LG D1L.

According to recent rumors, the LG D1L will feature a 4.7-inch LCD display running at a native 1280 x 720 pixel resolution (there will be none of that 3D screen madness that LG has tried – with limited success – to push over the last couple of years). The device will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 SoC, which makes use of a 1.5GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A15-based CPU – probably the best smartphone CPU currently available. Of course, on top of that impressive hardware, LG D1L will run the latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich.

The LG D1L, expected to be released in May 2012, is touted as LTE-compatible, meaning it will probably reach the US and LG’s native South Korea first, while common sense dictates that a 3G HSPA+ version of the D1L will be released in European markets as well, by the end of Q2 2012.

Overall, while the rumored specs for the LG D1L are fairly decent, I’m willing to bet that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will sell many times more units, just out of the inertia of the Galaxy series alone. The D1L will be more like an alternative the HTC One S than a serious threat to the S3.

As always, feel free to contradict me in the comment section below, gloves off!

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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 variations of these) for less than what they usually charge, so it didn’t come as a huge surprise when one of the company’s officials took a stand a few weeks back.

According to Joe Matz, VP of Worldwide Licensing and Pricing for Microsoft, OnLive wasn’t  “properly licensed” to offer the Desktop App in its initial form, but the software giant was “actively engaged with OnLive” to bring them into such a licensed scenario.

In other words, Microsoft didn’t give its blessing for OnLive to offer its flagship products for free, but was, in fact, willing to come to a compromise, probably involving some sort of financial compensation. At least that’s what we thought back in March, when we were predicting that, soon enough, the OnLive Desktop App will either be pulled from Google Play and Apple’s Appstore, or it will stop being offered for free.

Well, an interesting development on the matter has happened probably earlier than we all expected and neither of the two pessimistic scenarios seems to have become reality. According to an OnliveFans.com blog post, the OnLive Desktop app has now replaced Windows 7 with Windows Server 2008, which adheres to VDI/SPLA licensing and should solve the legal conflict between OnLive and Microsoft that was so close to exploding.

The good news is that, with just a technical measure, the OnLive app should now be in compliance with Microsoft licensing policies, without any major change in terms of appearance or functionality that would drive users away. In fact, the only major change that users will notice is the loss of the handwriting function on the app’s keyboard (this is because the feature is only supported in Windows 7). Other than that, the OnLive Desktop App looks and behaves the same as before, which is great news for all its fans.

The even better news is that, if things stand as they are right now, the app will still be offered for free in the future. On the other hand, we should not get overly ecstatic at the moment, because, for the time being, we aren’t sure if the app is actually in full compliance of Microsoft licensing. Also, we still don’t know if the two parties reached an agreement when it comes to licensing the Office apps.

Neither OnLive, nor Microsoft, have released any official statement on the matter, so you should stay tuned on our website for updates on this report.

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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 week ago. At that time, Samsung seemed to be heading towards quarterly sales of 40 to 44 million smartphones, so taking that into consideration, Sammy could have actually done a tad better.

On the other hand, you should not forget that we are dealing with estimates, so in reality things could actually be a bit different. I wouldn’t expect huge gaps between the estimated figures and the official ones, though. Moreover, we will probably never learn the official sales numbers, meaning that we will have to take Korea Times’ information as is.

Like I said, Samsung’s sales results don’t come as a huge shock for pretty much anybody, but the 45 trillion won operating profit can surely be described as a nice surprise. The estimates for the January-March period mark a 96.6%  increase over the same period of last year, as well as a 9.4% gain over the previous quarter. That’s really something, especially considering that sales are usually weaker at the beginning of a year.

50 million smartphones in three months? It can be done, even without the Galaxy S3

After such a great year, with constant sales improvements and a huge profit boost, we have to ask ourselves where will Samsung be drawing the lines of success from now on. I mean, if they managed to sell 41 million smartphones in what is usually the slowest part of the year, where will they be going from here?

Our good colleague and friend Bogdan spoke about Samsung’s near future last week and said that the giant could sell as much as 50 million smartphones in the next three months if the S3 will be released anytime before June. Well, I’m willing to call his prediction and up the ante a bit, saying that Sammy can sell 50 million smartphones even without the Galaxy S3. What makes me say something as crazy-sounding as that? First of all, the Galaxy Note “phablet”, whose sales have been booming lately.

Secondly, it seems that Sammy has been doing a great job in the low-end and mid-range market niches over the past few months, so I suspect this to be going on for a little while longer. And thirdly, I’m basing my prediction on recent history, cold facts, and numbers.

Samsung has enjoyed sales grow rates of between 15% and 60% quarter over quarter, this past year. For example, in Q2 2011, Sammy sold 20.2 million smartphones, while in the following three months period, it sold no less than 28.1 million devices. From 28.1 million, the number quickly grew to 36.5 and now we have 41 million. To jump from 41 to 50 million, the Koreans would need a 21% increase. Is such an feat easy to achieve? Of course not. Can Sammy pull it off? I think it can, and I am willing to bet that it will, with or without the S3.

What do you guys think? Can Samsung continue to grow, even without the Galaxy S3’s launch before June? Is the sky the limit for Sammy or will their sales and profits drop soon enough? Hit us back with a comment and let us know your opinions on the subject!

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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 it won't be able to receive calls or messages until you wake the phone. This problem can be solved to some extent by running something resource heavy in the background, or by setting the minimum CPU clock speed from the default 350MHz to 700MHz or by disabling the sleep mode entirely. As you can tell neither of these options will be particularly kind to the phone's battery life.

Users have noted that this issue exists solely in the 4.0.4 build for the GSM Galaxy Nexus and that going back to the 4.0.2 ROM makes it go away.

If you have a GSM Galaxy Nexus running 4.0.4 with or without this issue, let us know in the comments.

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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 bear a US$99 price tag under a three-year contract.

Unlike its other siblings in the U.S., the 4G Samsung Galaxy S2 X will run faster with its  dual-core processor blazing trails at a clock speed of 1.5 GHz and its 1 GB of RAM.

Unfortunately, despite the recent release of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), the handset will run Android 2.3 Gingerbread.  However, recent gossip says the 4G Samsung Galaxy S2 X will be getting upgrades to ICS, too.

Formerly codenamed the Samsung Hercules, the device will also sport a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen for vivid and crisper display.

Also packed in the device is an 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front facing camera for video calls, battery power up to 9 hours of continuous talk time, and TELUS’s fast 4G speeds that reach up to 42 Mbps.Who’s up for some TELUS-flavored 4G and Samsung-flavored Galaxy S II X?

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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 holding back the update from reaching your phone.

If you happen to have a Samsung Galaxy S2 X on Telus, you’re in for an ICS surprise. A quick check on the Canadian carrier’s  website reveals that the expected ICS upgrade date for Samsung Galaxy S2 X phone has been changed from a vague “Available in 2012” to a more acceptable “coming soon”.

We don’t know what the new announcement implies, but it’s decidedly better than the former. After all, there are still eight more months left in the calendar year. Taking the glass is half-full approach; there is a good possibility that your phone will receive the ICS update this month.

For our Canadian readers on Bell Mobility who may have missed the announcement, the carrier has released a timeline of when your Android devices will receive Ice Cream Sandwich. Here’s the complete list:

• April 2012: Samsung Galaxy S2, Samsung Galaxy Note
• May 2012: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
• June 2012: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, HTC Sensation, HTC Raider
• July 2012: LG Optimus LTE

If you have any information that you’d like to share with fellow readers regarding the ICS update on Samsung Galaxy S2 X or other Android phones on Bell, please do so on the comment section below.

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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 of Android tablets, there are many encouraging signs. First of all, competition is a good thing. While no one tablet alone has the means to dethrone the iPad’s impressive sales figures, collectively, they certainly do. We’ve already projected that Android tablets will overtake the iPad by the end of 2012, and we’ve got lots to back it up.  We here at Android Authority feel that the long-term battle is far from being finished and decided in any way.

And inspired by a discussion on The Verge that started more than a week ago, we feel that it’s time to start a similar discussion too, to see what you think. How can Android and the device manufacturers overthrow Apple’s dictatorship in the tablet arena?

Android has to beat Apple fair and square

We have been reporting and reading about the ferocious patent war between Android manufacturers and Apple for a significant amount of time now. In our opinion, and in the opinion of many others, the ongoing patent suits stifle innovation, and slow the progress of technological advancement as well.  Of course, there are strong arguments that counter that too.
The only thing that the public takes from from this seemingly endless quarrel is that instead of innovating and working to provide more compelling features and better technology, mammoth companies are trying to cut corners and to win battles in court rather than on the true battlefield, the consumer market.

What does fair and square mean?

Everyone knows Apple is the one to beat. But how do you beat a company that is arguably one of the most – if not the most – respected name in consumer technology? It’s certainly no easy task. For those that are lovers of customization, and for those that want to use their tablets for more than passive media consumption, Android is looking like a more attractive choice day by day.

“I think that if ever there is a brand cult, Apple deserves it, they come close to religious fanaticism on the part of enthusiastic followers.”  - Russell Belk, a marketing professor at York University in Ontario, Canada.

For anyone that has used an iPad for a decent amount of time, they know that it is a device that is, for all intents and purposes, nothing more than an enlarged iPod Touch. Apple chose to opt for a user interface that is really nothing more than a glorified app launcher, on par with the feature-phones of yesteryear. And forget about being able to enable users to create their own useful backgrounds, with helpful, fun and informative widgets, or anything of the like. While I’m not going to dive any further into this aspect of the debate, it still merits mentioning, as it is often the primary reason people come to Android.

So, bringing it back to how Android can dominate the tablet market, here’s a few ideas below.

Make the web browsing experience absolutely incredible

• fluidity, already good but needs improvement
• make it identical (or better) to the experience we already have in the latest revisions of Chrome or Firefox on our computers
• Better support for Google Docs

Google must hold contests for developers to incentivize the creation of amazing apps 

• Entice developers to hold exclusives of their apps on Android for a period of time, through contests and deals
• Google has to put its money where its mouth is, and have $100,000+ contests for apps, and often at that.
• work with SAP and others in the CRM space, to make it easier for businesses to use Android tablets for their own purposes. After all, Android is supposed to be open, right?

Continue creating innovative designs that target all aspects of the consumer market

While the Kindle Fire takes the crown as the best selling Android tablet out there, there’s still huge potential for other Android tablets to stake their own claim in the market. With hybrid devices like the ASUS Transformer, and their upgraded Prime model selling quite well, it’s clear that consumers love keyboard docks that enhance productivity and extend battery life. Further to that, there’s innovative designs like ASUS’ Padfone coming to market soon too, with others soon to follow. What other innovative ideas can you think up?

Additionally, what companies can also do is just be better than Apple. Is this impossible? Certainly not. To do this, manufacturers must push the envelope, think outside the box, come up with original designs, sleeker products, longer lasting batteries, snappier processors and devices at more affordable price points. The may end up spending a lot on research and development, but, in the long haul, they can do right by consumers and create huge loyal followings of their own.

In the discussion on the Verge, readers insisted in their discussion that exclusive games could make Android tablets more popular than iPads. While that’s an excellent point and a great idea, that should only be one part of a much more wider and larger strategy, involving, better designs, stronger batteries, snappier processors, as well as nicer games.

Of course, the elephant in the room is Google. They must do better at providing leadership and support for the numerous hordes of manufacturers now creating devices with their operating system on board. They must entice developers to produce epic apps for the platform. Apple has a serious advantage in this area, as a significant majority of their customers’ credit cards are on file, with their user base already have demonstrated a desire to pay for apps. Plus, app developers have reported higher revenues in many cases. These are things that can all be overcome, but only if Google demonstrates some leadership.

Finally, what Google must do, and must do quickly, is solve the Android fragmentation problem. It’s unacceptable that only a couple of tablets running the latest software version, Ice Cream Sandwich, more than four months after its official release.

My friends, I know many of you have strong feelings on what has been written above. We have been accused of being somewhat too biased in the past, and this is perhaps true. All we aim to do is encourage all parties involved to do better. At the end of the day, we all benefit from thriving app ecosystems, profitable manufacturers, and intense competition. This is what drives innovation. This is what helps make technology better, and more affordable and more accessible. Android has a lot to overcome if Apple is to be ever disturbed from its leading position in the tablet market.

Now, I invite you to leave your thoughts below. What must Android, Google, and the manufacturers do?

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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 perfect medium to show off pictures taken with the phone’s 8MP rear camera, fitted with a f/2.0 lens and ImageSense technology. You can snap pictures within a fraction of a second. The camera also allows you to capture still images while recording HD video.

The HTC EVO 4G LTE uses one the fastest processors around, yet power efficient – the 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor. The phone’s 2000 mAh battery capacity doesn’t exactly meet earlier expectations, but at least it’s bigger than the AT&T counterpart.

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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 tablet from ARCHOS – an awesome manufacturer that produces some very high quality wares – in the form of the ARCHOS G9 Turbo 101. We’re fans of ARCHOS because of their speedy update times for their existing hardware, and because they don’t charge you an arm and a leg to get a piece of Androidtastic action in tablet form. Further to that, this tablet is packing a $250GB hard drive, which makes it a serious storage powerhouse.

Here’s the specs: 

• 1280 x 800 10.1″ display
• TI OMAP 4 dual-core processor at 1.5GHz
• 250GB HDD (plus a microSD slot) with dedicated 2GB flash caching system.
• 1GB RAM
• 720p front-facing camera
• 1080p video playback
• MicroUSB and Mini HDMI ports
• Running Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box

So, for basically no effort at all, you can enter to win this contest, by doing two very simple things.

How to enter

1. Like ARCHOS’ Facebook Page (do it in the widget below)
2. Plus our Google Plus Page (also, do it in the widget below)
3. Leave a comment below on what you think of Android Authority, and what kind of content you want to see, and what kind of giveaways you’d like for us to have!

BAM! How easy was that? Follow this handy little widget here, and you’ll automatically be entered to win this awesome ARCHOS tablet! Also, for the official product page, check it out here. The tablet goes regularly for $389.99, which is quite good for all the tech packed inside.
Let us know what you think of Android Authority and ARCHOS below, and good luck to all of you! Also, a HUGE thanks to ARCHOS for partnering up with us for this giveaway!

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