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Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus users reporting data connectivity issues – fix already in the works
Apr 27th
Anyone planning on buying the newly launched Galaxy Nexus from Sprint may want to hold off for a week or two. A handful of new Galaxy Nexus owners are reporting issues connecting to Sprint’s 3G network. From what we can tell, affected users are able to send and receive phone calls and text messages, but the data connection to the phone simply remains in “connecting” status without ever making a complete connection.
Several affected users have been given replacement phones at local Sprint stores, but others have been turned away since a fix for the issue is apparently already in the works. No specifics about the software update have been revealed, but a Sprint Community moderator claims that Sprint is hoping to have the issue resolved by early next week.
Sprint/Samsung are aware of this problem and will be releasing a software update to resolve the issue. Can’t commit to a date yet, but they are trying really hard to get it released early next week. Sorry for your troubles.ModeratorSprint Community
Have any of you experienced any data connectivity issues with the Sprint Galaxy Nexus? It seems a bit ironic that Sprint’s first 4G LTE phone can’t even get a 3G connection.
Sony Xperia LT29i specs revealed? Snapdragon S4 Pro, 13MP camera (with samples) & more
Apr 27th
Last month, Sony was rumored to be bringing out a flagship phone this Summer. Codenamed LT29i Hayabusa, we had little to go on than an idea of what it’d look like and what chipset it’d house (Snapdragon S4). Today, a Chinese blog may have revealed the full slate of details we’ve been looking for. We’ve learned that the variant of the S4 processor may be that of the S4 Pro, an SoC with an upgraded GPU compared to the norm.
There’s also supposed to be a 13MP camera with HDR video recording capabilities and superior lowlight performance, a 4.55 inch HD reality display, a 2200mAh battery and will be around 7 millimeters thin. It looks to be a beast of a phone whenever it launches, a phone that may hit store shelves as the Xperia GX. As a quick added bonus, check out some photo samples from a phone said to have the same sensors below.
[Baidu via Brief Mobile]
Does this Droid RAZR make my butt look fat?
Apr 27th
Motorola has a new series of videos on YouTube that focuses on people who switched to the Droid RAZR. Meryl tells us she decided to switch to Motorola because, “My Droid RAZR doesn’t make my butt look big.” Watch the video after the break.
Surprise! Latest round of Galaxy S III details differ from previous rumors
Apr 27th
Of all the Android releases we’ve covered, the Samsung Galaxy S III has been the most talked about. With an almost Apple-like secrecy, the Samsung phone has been the product of few actual leaks but tons of rumors and conflicting reports. Such is the case today as yet another batch of hardware details arrives online. As is with nearly everything we’ve seen these past few weeks, the hardware differs slightly from other stories.
Unofficial Samsung blog SamMobile has obtained what they claim to be a scan from the user manual of the lusted-after handset. What’s more, they have a fresh set of details to go along with it. The deets match up (for the most part) with what we’ve heard but aren’t a perfect fit. They’re source advises a 1.5GHz processor which flies directly in the face of Samsung’s brand new 1.4GHz CPU Other specs include an 8-megapixel camera as opposed to rumors of an admittedly lofty 12-megapixel shooter, and a 4.8-inch screen, differing from a 4.7-inch screen.
So what’s to believe and what should be relegated to the trash bin? We suppose it might not be all that hard to consider that multiple hardware iterations are being tested and leaked across the internet. Remember that not every Galaxy S II was the same across the board. Why should it be the case for its successor?
Thankfully we are but days from finding out what’s really going to happen with the Galaxy S III. We just hope that the U.S. models are announced at or around the same time as we can’t take much more of this rumor mill stuff.
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Verizon software schedule leaked, lists coming ICS updates
Apr 26th
If you’re rocking an HTC Rezound, Droid Razr, Droid Razr Maxx, or a 3G/4G Motorola Xoom, today is your lucky day. A Verizon software upgrade schedule, shown above, has been leaked, and the juiciest of the information is listed at the top. According to the schedule, the Rezound, Droid Razr, and Razr Maxx are all getting some Android 4.0 love next month, with the Xoom’s upgrade date to be determined. More specifically, the Rezound is scheduled (if the information is viable, that is) for a May 9th update, and the Razr/Maxx are scheduled for the 23rd of the month.
While this is exciting, the dates are based on successful testing for each device, so they may change if major bugs are found with the OTAs. The Rezound’s soak testing is set to end on May 7th, and the Razr tests on the 17th. Hopefully all goes well, so owners of these respective devices can get their hands on some ICS.
If you don’t have one of the aforementioned Androids, fret not. There are a few others (listed below) that have updates in testing, although it’s not specified if the updates are to Ice Cream Sandwich.
- HTC Thunderbolt- update in testing, OTA scheduled for May 10th
- Droid Bionic- update in testing, OTA scheduled for May 3rd
- Xperia Play- update in testing, OTA scheduled for April 30th
- Galaxy Tab 10.1- update in testing, OTA scheduled for May 3rd
- LG Revolution- update in testing, OTA scheduled for May 16th
With any luck, we’ll see some of these updates being rolled out over the next few weeks. I’d be willing to bet that at least one of them gets pulled because of bugs, but we can’t all be perfect. More on this as it develops.
So did you see your device on the list? Anyone excited to finally get some ICS? Drop a comment below!
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In Brief: TripIt, Skype, and Twitter update Android apps
Apr 26th
Three of our favorite Android applications have been updated today, adding new features and enhancements across the board. The headline gives the names away but Skype, Twitter, and TripIt each have new versions of their respective apps in the Google Play Store this week. Here’s a quick primer on what is new for the three apps.
Skype
- Restyled instant messaging view
- Video rotation support for many more devices
- Faster app start up
With this update, you can see Activity (stream of updates that shows which Tweets are favorited or retweeted by the people you follow and which accounts those people follow or add to lists). Activity appears below the redesigned stories in Discover.
Search is now simpler: See suggestions for different spellings and related terms for your queries…In the Connect tab, you can start typing the first or last name or username of the person you’re looking for and the name will autocomplete for people that you follow.
Lastly, we’ve added push notifications for Interactions, so you can know immediately when your Tweets have been retweeted or favorited, or when somebody new follows your account. You can manage your push notifications settings to stay as connected as you’d like.
TripIt
That’s why we’re so excited to debut past trips on the latest version of TripIt’s Android app. No matter where you are, you can now get all the great info stored in your past itineraries. So whether you want to share that great hotel you stayed at during your travels to Beijing, or get a cost estimate for a past business trip to Atlanta or if you simply want to show off your road warrior record, all that information is now available at your fingertips.
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