July, 2012 - Android Community

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Qualcomm touts Augmented Reality as ultimate Android benchmark

By Chris Burns
on 24 Jul, 2012

This week we're coming at you straight from Qualcomm as they move through a series of talks and keynotes as their Mobile Benchmark Workshop commences. In one of the first events of the week, Qualcomm's devotion to testing their own devices with a benchmark test called Vellamo - perhaps you've heard of it before - is quite clear. In addition to speaking about how it's not just the relatively wide variety of tests this app runs your device through that matters, specifically in the world of web browsing, they've made it clear that in the end its the user experience that's most important.

Duo Security releases X-Ray security app for Android

By Eric Abent
on 24 Jul, 2012

It takes a dedicated person to stay up-to-date on all of the security vulnerabilities in any given system, and that isn't any different on Android. Thankfully for Android users, Duo Security has released a new DARPA-funded security app called X-Ray that will assist in identifying security holes on your Android device, because hey, who else is going to do it? Duo Security writes on the X-Ray official site that it developed this app in part because carriers typically drag their feet when it comes to pushing an update that will fix security flaws in Android, so with this app, they're giving users the ability to test for these flaws themselves.

LG Spectrum 2 tipped for Verizon 4G LTE

By Eric Abent
on 24 Jul, 2012

It would appear that the LG Spectrum 2 (or LG Optimus 4X HD if you happen to be reading this from somewhere other than the US) is headed straight for Verizon. Renders of the phone have been spotted by TechnoBuffalo, and the phone looks primed to take advantage of Verizon's 4G LTE services. Not only that, but a list of specs has surfaced as well, and it appears that the LG Spectrum 2 will be able to hold its own against some of the other higher-end Android phones that have been released this year.

OUYA will offer rooting instructions to consumers

By Eric Abent
on 23 Jul, 2012

The OUYA team has a lot of promises to fulfill once they actually deliver the console, one of the big ones being the promise that OUYA will be the first completely open console. Previously, OUYA developers were given the option of receiving a rooted console (when it eventually releases, that is), but the OUYA team has just sent out an update saying they'll be providing instructions for rooting to everyone. This means that consumers will be able to root their machines at their leisure, with OUYA also offering "builds and instructions" to get consoles back to their "unrooted" factory settings.

Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean update presents GPS bug

By Eric Abent
on 23 Jul, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was one of the first devices to get the update to Jelly Bean (at least on some carriers), but that may not necessarily be a good thing. Apparently, Jelly Bean didn't come as bug-free as we'd hoped it would, with some Galaxy Nexus users reporting a bug that messes with the phone's GPS capabilities. The bug can make it difficult for your Galaxy Nexus to get a proper GPS fix, which could complicate things if you're trying to get somewhere and were planning to rely on your phone's GPS to do so.

MIUI MI-2 phone rumored to have Qualcomm quad-core processor

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Jul, 2012

The smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi released an impressive MIUI MI-One smartphone last year. Complete with top end specs, MIUI's ROM pre-installed, and all for a great price. Today however we are now seeing reports of their next-generation smartphone rocking even better specs -- yet still keeping an awesome low price.

Googler proposes to his girlfriend with a Nexus 7

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Jul, 2012

Google's brand new Nexus 7 tablet can do many things. It rocks a quad-core processor for hours of intense gaming. It's small and portable and Google's recently shown it being used while camping. And now today they've shown you can do even more with the new slate. Recently a Google employee proposed to his girlfriend by giving her a Nexus 7 tablet pre-loaded with love -- and a proposal video.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 ad targets business professionals

By Eric Abent
on 23 Jul, 2012

Ready for some more Galaxy Note 10.1 media? Samsung has released a new 30 second spot for the incoming tablet, and it's aimed squarely at business professionals, with the company obviously hoping to grab a larger percentage of that market thanks to the Galaxy Note 10.1's included stylus. Indeed, the stylus is essentially the main focus of this advertisement, with our clean-cut business hero using it to collect signatures, draw graphs, and give his boss an impromptu presentation on all that he's accomplished in the last 30 seconds.

Huawei Fusion 2 hits the FCC – headed for AT&T

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Jul, 2012

Huawei and AT&T have teamed up again to offer another extremely cheap and basic smartphone for their AT&T GoPhone pre-paid customers. The device was seen clearing the FCC earlier today, and is indeed headed for AT&T. Those looking for a pre-paid budget Android device could be in for a treat.

HTC turns down the music, gives back half of Beats Audio shares

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Jul, 2012

HTC has turned down the music in what appears to be a scale back of their plans with the music company Beats Audio. I'd be lying if I said I was surprised, as I wasn't too sold on the idea to begin with. In what HTC is calling “a realignment of their business agreement” they've sold 25% of their 51% stake back to Beats, and now is no longer the majority stockholder.