June, 2012 - Android Community

Instagram update adds deeper Facebook integration and search options

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Jun, 2012

Well we all pretty much knew this was coming, it was only a matter of time. After the folks (Mark) from Facebook bought Instagram we knew some deeper integration with the social site was coming soon. It's been a few months since the buyout and last night Instagram received its first small Facebook contribution, as well as a few bug fixes.

Acer Iconia Tab A700 Review

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jun, 2012

Acer's Iconia Tab A700 is the newest slate to hit the streets, and it comes complete with some top tier specs to keep everyone happy. This here is their new flagship tablet with NVIDIA's Tegra 3 quad-core processor and a 1920 x 1200 resolution 1080p HD IPS screen and more. Is the low price of $449 for this powerful tablet enough to put it over the edge and into the limelight? Find out below!

Verizon and T-Mobile agree to swap 4G spectrum

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jun, 2012

Earlier today T-Mobile and Verizon agreed to a large swap and transfer of AWS spectrum for their 4G networks, and now just await an FCC approval. Both parties will be using the exchange to broaden their networks, improve connection, and reach more customers. This is a big step for T-Mobile since announcing their 4G LTE plans after being denied a buyout by AT&T.

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note press image leaks – hitting stores July 11

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jun, 2012

Samsung's Galaxy Note 5.3-inch phablet has been quite popular given its rather large size. While only AT&T has offered the device stateside its been rumored to be headed to T-Mobile and Verizon. While that last one is doubtful it appears to be confirmed for T-Mobile next month, and should launch nationwide for T-Mobile July 11th.

Pinterest for Android coming this week at Google I/O

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jun, 2012

It looks like Pinterest will finally be coming to Android soon, possibly even this week at Google I/O. The hugely popular social site has continued to rise in popularity (mainly for women) and after AusDroid went digging through the Google I/O app they found them to be one of the exhibitors.

Winamp updated with In-app purchases and ALAC support

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jun, 2012

My favorite music player of all times is back in the Android news today, having just updated their popular music and media player to version 1.3 with plenty of improvements. Winamp was always my favorite music player on my PC, and still reigns over iTunes for myself. This weekend they updated their player for Android with plenty of new goodies so check it out.

HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE coming July 5th

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jun, 2012

Remember the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE, or have you been paying too much attention to the Galaxy S III instead? HTC and Verizon announced the Incredible back early last month during CTIA and said it would be available "in the coming weeks," but that was the last we heard. New rumors today are pointing towards July 5th for the release date.

Google Nexus 7 Tablet specs and press images leak

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jun, 2012

What a fine way to start the Google I/O week off right? It appears that the rumored and rumored Google Nexus 7 tablet has leaked in the wee hours of the morning, finally sharing what looks to be solid confirmed specs and a set of press images. According to Gizmodo Australia that is exactly what we have here.

Android Community Weekly: June 24th, 2012

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Jun, 2012

This week was all about the Galaxy S III here in the US. T-Mobile and AT&T both unleashed the flagship smartphone into the wild, although only in limited supply, and the masses can now enjoy Samsung's latest creation. Next week however will be all about Google I/O. By the end of next week we'll hopefully be talking about Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and beyond.

Mozilla teases something BIG coming to Firefox next week

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Jun, 2012

The team behind Firefox has taken to Twitter this evening to tease us that something "BIG" is coming to Android next week and that we should stay tuned. Obviously this is probably some new update or improvement to the Firefox web browser for Android. They didn't reveal anything in their teaser so it looks like we'll just have to wait and see.