Feb 29 2012

Sprint provides free Mobile Accessibility app to users with low vision

Android Central

Today at the 27th annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference Sprint announced that they will begin offering a free application to ease the use of Android phones for people who are blind or have low vision. The app, written by developers at Code Factory, is free in the Sprint area of the Android Market for Sprint, Boost Mobile, and Virgin Mobile customers.

The application normally sells for $99 US, and is for anyone who has trouble reading the small print on a smartphone. It's simple user interface and voice guided instructions help users make and receive calls, texts and mail messages, as well as access things like their contacts, calendar, and even browse the web.

We're hard on the carriers here sometimes. Sometimes they deserve it. But I want to take a moment and say on behalf of all of us at Android Central that we applaud Sprint for what they're doing here. The people that will find this application useful may not be able to afford a hundred dollar Android app, and offering it for free is a nice way to give back to customers. Nice work Sprint. 

It's available in both English and Spanish, free for Sprint customers with Android phones running 2.1 or higher. Download links are below, and a short video and the press release are after the break.

Download Wireless Accessibility in English

Descargar accesibilidad inalámbrica en español

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By Jerry Hildenbrand • Uncategorized • 0

Feb 29 2012

Samsung Galaxy S II now available on US Cellular, arrives in stores tomorrow

Galaxy S II

As we predicted last week, the Galaxy S II will arrive in US Cellular stores tomorrow, March 1, with online availability beginning today. The award winning smartphone will cost you $229.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and with a two year contract (you'll get another $100 off if you're a new customer), and will surf on the carrier's 3G network rather than its soon-to-launch LTE wavelengths. 

It's the same Galaxy S II you've grown to love, complete with a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 1.2 Ghz dual-core Exynos processor, and 16 GB internal storage. It's shipping with Gingerbread, and US Cellular hasn't made its Android 4.0-update plans clear as of yet, though we're hoping they'll keep on top of it. 

Those of you who've been patiently waiting can grab yours today at the source link, or sit tight and head into a US Cellular retail location tomorrow. 

Source: US Cellular



By Anndrew Vacca • Uncategorized • 0

Feb 29 2012

Eric Schmidt’s Mobile World Congress keynote now online

Eric Schmidt

One of the highlights yesterday in Barcelona was Eric Schmidt's keynote address. Schmidt always entertains, and as former CEO and current chairman at Google we're usually listening when he speaks. At Mobile World Congress this year, Schmidt was focused on one thing -- the digital divide. We did get to see a nifty demonstration of Chrome for Android Beta from Android Product Director Hugo Barra, but for the most part it's an hour of hearing Schmidt's thoughts on how to bring connectivity to areas of the world that don't have it, and why that matters.

It's worth a look. There's no hidden gems about Jellybean or some secret-stealth project the folks at Mountain View might be working on, but it's a look at what drives Schmidt, and in turn Google, to go forward. You can find it embedded after the break.

Source:  Google Youtube channel

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By Jerry Hildenbrand • android, eric schmidt, Featured, google, keynote, Mobile World Congress, MWC, News, smartphone, Smartphones, tablet, Tablets, video • 0

Feb 29 2012

HTC One car dock and app the best vehicle experience yet

HTC One Series Car Dock app

We snagged a few minutes with the all-new car dock app on the HTC One series phones. Let's not beat around the bush here -- it's easily the best car app we've seen on an Android smartphone, bar none.

HTC Car Dock DongleYou start off with our favorte feature -- a plugless dock. There are four connecting pins on the back of the phone that hook things up to the dock without having to fumble with a plug. If you've never used a dock like that before, it takes all of the guesswork out of it -- and that's a must while driving.

Once you're connected, the car app automatically launches. Within the app, you've got a cube motif -- not unlike what you might see in an Android launcher, actually. With it, you can easily swipe between navigation, your contacts list and phone, the music app, Tune-in Radio (which is included) -- and, as HTC told us, other third-part apps shoud work with it out of the box as well. But HTC's own apps are so well-done that you might hesitate to use something else. The buttons are large and extremely easy to see and press -- just about the best we've seen. The UI is bright and clear of distraction. Audio will stream to your car stereo via Bluetooth. Don't have Bluetooth? No worries. A dongle that plugs into your aux port will take care of that.

Check out the video of it in action after the break. As of now, our only real question is this: When can we get it?

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By Phil Nickinson • Accessories, acvideo, android, car app, car dock, HTC, HTC One, Music, MWC, News, safety, sense, sense 4, video • 0

Feb 29 2012

Deal of the Day: 75% Off Mobi Crystal Case for Motorola Droid 4

Deal of the Day Grab the Mobi Crystal Case for Motorola Droid 4 for just $4.95 today only. That's $15 off the list price!

This slim, sleek, and transparent crystal case will showcase your Motorola Droid 4 and help keep it protected.  The Mobi Crystal Case adds very little weight or bulk to your device, and features cutouts for the camera, speaker, ports, buttons, and screen.  Easy to install and remove, the Mobi Crystal case is a great solution for protecting your Motorola Droid 4 against bumps, drops and scratches.  Take advantage of this great deal while supplies last!



By ShopAndroid.com • Motorola Droid 4 • 0

Feb 29 2012

Google offering 29 albums for $2.99 in honor of the leap year

Google Music deal

Google is offering 29 music albums priced at $2.99 in honor of the leap year in the Android Market. The albums range from Rihanna to Pink Floyd to Bob Marley, so everyone will likely be able to find something that fits their taste.

Google introduced Google Music last year and this is a good way to drive adoption. The more high quality albums they're able to offer at low prices like this, the more people will be inclined to use the service.

If you're interested in any of the albums, please find a link to the Android Market in our source link.

Source: Android Market

 



By Sean Brunett • android, google, Google Music, google music deal, Music, News • 0

Feb 29 2012

Eric Schmidt Talks Future and How Google Will Shape It

schmidt_mwcMost of us are so focused on our daily grind that we hardly have time to take a break, step back, and look at the big picture. This is true in most areas of modern life, but in the tech world, where things change by the minute, it’s especially difficult to see beyond the noise. A new smartphone, a new leak, a crazy rumor… Statistics, marketing, tech-talk… they all compete for our attention, making things appear larger than they actually are.

So, from time to time, it’s refreshing to see someone step back and leave all the “My smartphone is better than yours” madness aside and just talk about where the world is heading. And this is precisely what Google Chairman Eric Schmidt did yesterday during his keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Technology will reorganize our lives

Schmidt thinks that technology will radically transform the very essence of our society, and even the building blocks that make it. Instead of social classes based on wealth, Google’s former CEO sees new social classes that are based on the level of assimilation of technology. From the hyper-connected minority at the top, to an “aspiring majority” without access to the Internet at the bottom, we will all be directly influenced in what we can do with our lives by our ability to use modern technology.

Schmidt sees a future where the fortunate that leave in modern cities will be able to enjoy telepresence, self-driving cars, holographic displays, and seamless, ubiquitous access to the cloud. Of course, Google’s chairman alluded to some of Google’s own projects. For example, it’s well known that Google is close to developing a self-driving car, which Schmidt said that it’s closer to reality than we think. Indeed, Google obtained authorization for testing the vehicle in several American locales, and its robocar has already driven thousands of miles across public roads.

Another of Google’s pet projects that Schmidt referred to in his speech is the gigabit-level Google Fiber network, currently in deployment in Kansas City, KS, which serves as a trial for the project that ultimately aims at delivering ultra-high speed network access across the U.S. We can only speculate about the other technologies that the bright minds at Google are working behind the doors of the new Google X labs in Mountain View. Some of them, like the Google Glasses or Android @ Home are likely to be revealed to us soon. For others, we might have to wait for years.

google-fiber

Regardless, it’s always interesting to see how a man that has intimate knowledge of Google’s plans  sees the world and the future. Eric Schmidt discussed many other interesting things in his keynote, but we’ll let you learn more on your own. Here’s a partial recording of Google’s Chairman Eric Schmidt keynote speech at MWC 2012.

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This article, Eric Schmidt Talks Future and How Google Will Shape It , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Bogdan Petrovan • Android News, eric schmidt, Future of Android, google • 0

Feb 29 2012

ShopAndroid Daily Giveaway #18: Galaxy Nexus SURFACE Extended Case, EVO 4G OtterBox Defender & more!

Welcome back to another ShopAndroid.com Daily Giveaway! Our featured accessories today include the Seidio SURFACE Extended battery Case for Verizon Galaxy Nexus, OtterBox Defender Case for HTC EVO 4G, Qmadix Metalix Snap-On Cover for Motorola Droid RAZR, and the Case-Mate Barely There Case for Motorola Droid Bionic.

As always, leave a comment below letting us know which of these featured Android accessories you'd like to win.  Next Monday, we'll announce the winner of today's daily giveaway. It's that easy!

Seidio SURFACE Extended Battery Case for 3800mAh Extended Battery for Verizon Galaxy Nexus

The SURFACE Extended Case is the perfect case for those looking for sleek protection for their Verizon Galaxy Nexus that utilize the Seidio 3800mAh Extended Battery. This case protects your Galaxy Nexus from scratches and drops while adding minimal bulk to your device. Durable plastic is accompanied by Seidio's soft-touch coating which enhances the look of your Galaxy Nexus without attracting lint.  This case requires the 3800mAh Extended Battery for a proper fit.

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By Brent Zaniewski • Uncategorized • 0

Feb 29 2012

Android Market Developer Console adds new metrics to its Application Statistics

Android Developers

The Application Statistics dashboard within the Android Market's Developer Console has been upgraded with new functionality and a revamped UI in order to help developers better track their apps' performance. Previously, Applications Statistics showed developers where their app was being installed, by whom, and on which device. With the update, Application Statistics can now measure unique users as well as unique device models by tracking active installs, total installs, and daily installs and uninstalls. All data can now be broken down into stats for individual carriers as well.

Additional functionality includes the ability to track individual app versions, as well as an integrated timeline that plots the app's metrics since its arrival on the Market, allowing developers to see which promotional period, version update, or other factor contributed to a spike in installations. Along with the new features, the easier-to-manage UI improves usability and simplifies exporting data. 

The Application Statistics update is now live in the Android Market Developer Console. Android Developers' official statement can be found at the source link.

Source: Android Developers Blog

 

 



By Anndrew Vacca • android, android market, android market developers console, app statistics, Application, application statistics, Applications, Apps, console, developers, News • 0

Feb 29 2012

Hands-on with the Huawei MediaPad 10FHD

Android Central

Huawei isn't just upping its game when it comes to smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer's also launching a new, high-end product in the tablet space -- the Huawei MediaPad 10FHD. With high-end specs and an attractive chassis, the latest MediaPad easily matches what other Android OEMs have been showing of late. Today we tracked down the device at Mobile World Congress for some hands-on time. Join us after the break to read our first impressions.

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By Alex Dobie • acvideo, huawei, huawei mediapad 10fhd, MWC, News, quad-core, Tablets • 0

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