September, 2012 - Android Community

Android UI head is only a third satisfied with Android

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

Android has come a long way from its inception almost four years ago. Google has made amazing progress with its mobile operating system and they wowed us with 4.1 Jelly Bean in June. However, Android still isn't even close to where Google wants it to be. Senior Director of Android User Experience Matias Duarte even said it himself.

Google Maps for Android updates with improved syncing

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

Google has released an Android update for Google Maps today, which includes better syncing across multiple devices. The update comes on the same day that Apple released iOS 6, which has wiped Google Maps completely from its interface.

AT&T launches 4G LTE in eight new cities

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

While AT&T might not have as big of a 4G network as Verizon, the carrier is working hard to get its faster speeds to more cities and hopefully catch up with Verizon's 4G offering. AT&T announced throughout the past couple of days that 4G LTE service is now live in eight new cities.

T-Mobile announces John Legere as new CEO

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

Deutsche Telekom, a European parent company of T-Mobile, announced today that T-Mobile's new chief executive officer will be John Legere. Effective September 22, Legere will take the CEO seat and succeed Jim Alling, who served as interim CEO since June when long-time CEO Philip Humm stepped down.

Samsung Galaxy Note will be American Airlines’ new toy

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note acts as a great miniature tablet -- perfect for those who are constantly on the go but want a little more screen size out of their devices. American Airlines thinks so as well, so they're going to be equipping all of their flight attendants with Galaxy Notes.

Samsung takes yet another jab at the iPhone 5

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

Samsung has been notorious for taking jabs at Apple, especially since they lost to them in court recently. They've called out the iPhone 5 just a couple days ago, and now they're at it again with a new commercial. Samsung mentions in the new ad that "the next big thing is already here", referring to their Galaxy S III flagship phone.

LG Optimus Nexus could be Google’s next smartphone

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

We've heard a lot about LG's Optimus G recently. The company unveiled their new flagship phone a couple days ago and we certainly gave it a good look-over. However, word on the street is that Google will be using the Optimus G as their next flagship phone and will call it the Optimus Nexus.

U.S. Cellular Galaxy Note II coming late-October for $300

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

Earlier today, we reported that Samsung's Galaxy Note II will be arriving on all major US carriers, but so far it's only US Cellular that has opened its mouth about pricing and availability. If you're eligible for an upgrade soon, mark your calendars for late-October and set aside $300.

Kindle Fire HD 7 can now be rooted

By Craig Lloyd
on 19 Sep, 2012

We reported a couple days ago that Amazon locked down the new Kindle Fire HD tablets pretty tightly, making it more difficult to find a workaround for a successful root. However, good news has arrived and it looks like a successful workaround has been established, thanks to some hard-working folks.

LG demos Optimus G multitasking and more

By Chris Davies
on 19 Sep, 2012

LG isn't delivering pure Android with the Optimus G, but the company still thinks you'll like the tweaks it has made. With the quadcore Snapdragon S4 Pro smartphone not expected to hit shelves until Q4, however, LG has figured that the best way to show you just why you'll like the Optimus G is in video form.