CES 2013 - Android Community

LG Panorama Note app announced for the Optimus Vu: II

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Jan, 2013

LG has been fairly quiet in terms of Android related announcements here at CES 2013, however they did offer one goodie for the Optimus Vu: II -- a new app. The app is called Panorama Note and will allow users to create extra wide 3:1 ratio memos and drawings.

ViewSonic VSD240 display with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean coming in April

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Jan, 2013

ViewSonic has announced the latest entry into the smart display market, the VSD240. Or in non-model number terms, a 24-inch Full HD monitor with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. And for those keeping track, the ViewSonic VSD240 joins the recently launched VSD220 (a 21.5-inch display).

Blockbuster released an Android app to check movie availability in local stores

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Jan, 2013

Blockbuster has officially released their latest Android app. This latest app is aimed at disc rental (as opposed to on-the-go streaming) and is available by way of the Google Play and Amazon app stores. The app is said to be aimed at making movie renting a more mobile experience.

Alcatel One Touch Evo7 HD tablet unveiled at CES

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Jan, 2013

Arriving as the latest Android tablet announcement coming out of CES 2013, we have the One Touch Evo7 HD from Alcatel. This is a Jelly Bean device with a 7-inch display. Or more specifically, a tablet with a 7-inch WXGA display with a resolution of 1,280 x 800.

Verizon Wireless confirms upcoming release for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Jan, 2013

The leaks and rumors were numerous, however Verizon Wireless and Samsung have officially put an end to them. In short, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has been confirmed as coming to Verizon Wireless. The 10.1-inch tablet is expected to be available in the "coming weeks." In other words, we know the tablet is coming, however neither company has yet to offer a specific release date.

Qualcomm announces next-gen quad-core 600 and 800 mobile processors

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Jan, 2013

Today those awesome folks from Qualcomm have outlined and detailed their attack on the mobile processor market for 2013. With their highly popular quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro being the king of the latter half of 2012, they're back with two brand new and improved quad-core Snapdragon's for 2013. With improvements to all areas from speed to battery life, read on for the full details.

Sony Xperia Z hands-on [Video]

By Chris Davies
on 7 Jan, 2013

Sony has revealed its new flagship for 2013, the Sony Xperia Z, pairing a 5-inch Full HD display with a quadcore Qualcomm S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, a waterproof chassis, and a 13-megapixel camera. The company has sprinkled a little of its Sony sparkle, too, bringing in the latest Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for improving screen quality, the Exmor RS sensor for photography - including HDR video, as well as stills - and a battery extending feature that could increase runtimes fourfold.

Huawei Ascend D2 hands-on: A 5-inch display with a quad-core 1.5GHz processor

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

In addition to the Ascend Mate, we also grabbed a few minutes with the Huawei Ascend D2 smartphone. Though, while this one is a smartphone as compared to the Ascend Mate, with a 5-inch display it still borders on that phablet category. But names aside, the 5-inch display on the Ascend D2 has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a PPI of 443 -- both nice in every respect.

Huawei Ascend Mate hands-on: A 6.1-inch display with a massive 4050 mAh battery

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

The Huawei press event is currently underway and we managed to steal a few moments with the Ascend Mate before things got underway. The handset, as had been rumored -- is massive. The Ascend Mate does in fact have the 6.1-inch display, however that is not where the massive stops. We could also describe the battery as rather large as it comes in at 4050 mAh.

Velocity Micro Cruz D610 and Cruz Q610 Jelly Bean tablets unveiled at CES

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

Velocity Micro has announced a pair of Android tablets, the Cruz D610 and the Cruz Q610. Both models are similar in features in that they are both sporting a 9.7-inch displays at 1024 x 768 and running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. These two tablets are expected to come available in the later part of Q1 2013 and will be priced at $199 and $249 respectively.