Posts Tagged ‘Google’

Samsung to bring Ice Cream Sandwich to T-Mobile devices, does it matter?

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 10:50 Written by LoganDX Wednesday, 16 May 2012 09:00

Been sitting on an Ice Cream Sandwich capable Samsung device on the T-Mobile service? Been wondering when\if you might get the sweet and tasty upgrade to Android 4.0.4? Well guess what, Samsung has delivered part of the answer! The “if” portion has been revealed: the Galaxy S II, The Galaxy S Blaze 4G, Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. That’s it folks, nothing else. Samsung has stated they would release upgrades to certain phones giving some ICS functionality in the near future.

Samsung is in close communication with both Google and our carrier partners to upgrade devices to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as quickly and as smoothly as possible. Specific models that will receive the ICS update include the following devices. Other specifics for the ICS update in the U.S. have not been announced.

The question is, does it really matter? Here we are six months out from the official release of 4.0, it itself getting three updates since then. Only one Samsung phone has received an official update to 4.0, the Sprint Nexus S 4G. Most users of the Galaxy S here in the states were lucky to grab the Gingerbread update shortly before ICS was announced which means we’ll be in the same boat once more. You know, because rumors are that Google will announce Jelly Bean later this year. Samsung is slowly weaning its customers off of caring about their new devices by the lackluster communication and untimely upgrades. So much for that Android Alliance.

Tags: Android, Android 4.0, Google, Ice Cream Sandwich, ICS, Samsung, samsung galaxy, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, T-Mobile | Posted under Android, Geek Mobile, Tablets | No Comments

Introducing LG’s Answer To iCloud, LG Cloud

Last Updated on Friday, 4 May 2012 06:00 Written by Laddie13 Friday, 4 May 2012 03:27

LG recently announced a beta release of its version of iCloud that they are calling LG Cloud. LG Cloud allows users to manage and consume all types of content on Android phones, PC’s and smart TV’s. To use the service you need to download the LG Cloud app from Google Play or LG SmartWorld store app store from their Android smartphones, LG SmartWorld store on LG Smart TV‘s or the LG Cloud website. It will be available in a free or paid version with 5 GB of free storage for each customer. LG Smart phone or Smart TV owners may qualify for 50 GB of free cloud storage for 6 months.

Pop over the break to read LG’s official press release for a more in-depth look at LG Cloud. Any LG rocking geeks out there? Could you be tempted to use LG Cloud? Read more: Introducing LG’s Answer To iCloud, LG Cloud

Tags: Android, Google, iCloud, LG Cloud, LG Electronics, Personal computer, Smart TV, youtube | Posted under Android, Geek Mobile, PC | No Comments

Apple not happy with some apps using Dropbox, smites them.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 2 May 2012 03:01 Written by LoganDX Wednesday, 2 May 2012 03:01

Apple has a mad on for Dropbox it seems. They recently started nuking any apps that include the Dropbox SDK from the App Store. We’re not talking Dropbox itself here, we’re looking at any app that allows you to sync up with Dropbox. Apps that collate data and save it outside your mobile device, productivity apps that allow users to save their work in the cloud and let others contribute, games that backup your info, etc. It’s a nice, tidy list of possibilities if you sit back and think about it.

The reason behind the hammering? Because they include a link back to the Dropbox website! Oh no, the horrors! It seems the company is none too happy with the fact that this enables users to sign up for more Dropbox space without first making sure Apple gets its ~30% cut. The link is especially irksome to the Cupertino folks as it directs users without Dropbox already running to the external site to sign up for the service. The one most people will pick the free version of. So sayeth Apple:

We found that your app provides access to external mechanisms for purchases or subscriptions to be used in the app, which is not in compliance with the App Store Review Guidelines.

Specifically, your app enables to user to create accounts with Dropbox and Google.

Tags: app, Apple, AppleInsider, AppStore, cloud based storage, Cupertino California, Dropbox, Dropbox SDK, Google, iCoud | Posted under Geek Mobile, iPhone | No Comments

Galaxy Nexus for Sprint gets official release date, pricing. Get yours on April 22nd!

Last Updated on Monday, 7 May 2012 11:52 Written by LoganDX Monday, 16 April 2012 03:07

Seems like an eternity since Sprint announced their version of the Galaxy Nexus would hit their shelves – sometime. Today the carrier said “Hey, you want it? You can grab it on April 22nd!” So there it is, you Sprint folks can snatch up the newest Google superphone in less than one short week. Better yet, you can hop on the site and get your pre-order in now. You probably are wondering what it’s going to cost you. Well we have that answer too, 200 clams and that bad boy will be yours. Of course the usual two-year contract stipulation applies.

As a bonus incentive, Google Wallet rockers will get an extra $10 instantly in their account plus another $40 sometime within the next three months. Which really makes your new shiny device $150 brand new. Can you really beat that for a “pure” Android 4.0 phone? I think not. Not already hanging with the cool Wallet kids? If you start up a Google wallet account within a week of activating your Nexus, you’ll still cash in on the free money. Go forth and get your Nexus on!

Tags: 4G, Android, Galaxy Nexus, GalaxyNexus, Google, Google Wallet, GoogleWallet, Samsung, Sprint, Sprint Nextel | Posted under Android, Geek Mobile | No Comments