July, 2012 - Android Community

Ice Cream Sandwich rolling out to HTC EVO 3D and EVO Design 4G

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jul, 2012

We have some tasty frozen treat news for the folks rocking EVO's this afternoon. It looks like HTC has finally made their way through the device chain, and is now upgrading multiple EVO's to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. You won't get Sense UI 4.0 like the HTC One line of phones, but the upgrade should still be rather exciting.

Google delays launch of Nexus Q, gives free Q to those who pre-ordered

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jul, 2012

Google has officially suspended the Nexus Q media streaming devices official launch. Not delayed as in it will be shipping later than expected, instead they've basically canceled it and will be making some changes. That is why they are stating it has been suspended. A brief email is going out to those who've pre-ordered and multiple reports have just hit our inbox.

An iPad Mini could crash the Nexus 7 party

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jul, 2012

We've been hearing lots of reports that the folks from Cupertino are planning an iPad Mini. From Bloomberg and the New York Times, to our sister site SlashGear. Apparently Apple will be releasing a cheaper, smaller 7-inch iPad Mini later this year to better compete with Android. Could an iPad Mini crash the Nexus 7 party that's been going on all month? Doubtful -- but lets talk about it anyways.

Verizon faces $1.25m fine for blocking third-party tethering apps

By Eric Abent
on 31 Jul, 2012

Verizon is being forced by the FCC to pay a fine for apparently blocking their users from accessing third-party tethering apps. As is the case with most of these FCC fines, the $1.25 million settlement amount is chump change to a company as huge as Verizon, but it's more about the message the FCC sends to companies than it is about the money. Verizon will also be forced to train its employees on proper C Block procedure, which it is accused of breaking by blocking third-party tethering apps.

Android 4.0 ICS rolling out for Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the UK

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jul, 2012

Samsung's original Galaxy Tab 10.1 is finally getting Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich starting today. While it's been available with CM9 for months and months, this is the official update from Samsung themselves. According to SamMobile it started rolling out to the WiFi model today in the UK and Italy.

Square Enix announces Final Fantasy III for OUYA

By Eric Abent
on 31 Jul, 2012

Just 8 more days to go until the Kickstarter for OUYA wraps up! Are you getting excited? Square Enix apparently is, as the company has announced a version of Final Fantasy III for OUYA. This will be mostly the same as the revamped Final Fantasy III we saw on Nintendo DS back in 2006 (and later on Android), but with a few key differences. It'll also be available on OUYA from day one, so how's that for a launch day announcement?

Google Maps adds real-time New York Subway alerts

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jul, 2012

Today Google has added another addition to their Maps service that should make all those New York readers plenty happy. If you've ever missed the subway or been late this should help you out. Google Maps has offered transit times and updates for months, but now you'll get real-time updates and alerts in New York City.

Samsung launches Music Hub – rivals Google Play Music

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jul, 2012

We've talked about Samsung's new Music Hub more than a few times already, but today is the official day. Samsung has now launched their Music Hub “3-in-1 mobile music solution” for the U.S. and it's available for most Galaxy S III phones. It was announced back in May, and has been available in the UK for a while but today we all can enjoy it.

Official Nexus 7 dock and accessories leaked

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jul, 2012

ASUS and Google's new Nexus 7 tablet is all the rave right now, and with good reason. Sadly we don't have any official accessories for the tablet other than the case we took a look at last night. Some new photos revealed by Nordic Hardware shows that we're about to get some nice accessories to go along with our tablets.

Verizon announces the Pantech Marauder 4G LTE QWERTY slider

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jul, 2012

Verizon has just announced another budget offering today for the folks looking to join the smartphone and 4G LTE crowd. The Pantech Marauder was first leaked last week as the Star Q, but now we have all the correct details. This 4-inch dual-core 4G LTE smartphone is a pretty great offering, and will be available August 2nd for only $49 after a quick $50 mail in rebate.