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		<title>NVIDIA&#8217;s Icera LTE modem gains approval from AT&amp;T</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 13:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Taylor Wimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="352" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nvidia-gloss-logo-android.jpg" class="attachment-60262 wp-post-image" alt="nvidia-gloss-logo-android" title="nvidia-gloss-logo-android" /><p>Today NVIDIA announced that their Icera 410 LTE multimode data modem was successfully validated by AT&#38;T for operation on its 4G LTE network. This modem is designed for tablets and clamshell devices, but it&#8217;s an important step for NVIDIA that could lead to Icera LTE modems appearing in Tegra-powered smartphones.</p> <p>&#8220;Validation with AT&#38;T is an achievement that paves [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="352" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/nvidia-gloss-logo-android.jpg" class="attachment-60262 wp-post-image" alt="nvidia-gloss-logo-android" title="nvidia-gloss-logo-android" /><p>Today NVIDIA announced that their Icera 410 LTE multimode data modem was successfully validated by AT&amp;T for operation on its 4G LTE network. This modem is designed for tablets and clamshell devices, but it&#8217;s an important step for NVIDIA that could lead to Icera LTE modems appearing in Tegra-powered smartphones.</p>
<p>&#8220;Validation with AT&amp;T is an achievement that paves the way for NVIDIA Icera-powered LTE devices on the AT&amp;T network through this year and next,&#8221; said Stan Boland, senior vice president of Mobile Communications at NVIDIA.</p>
<p>NVIDIA released their quad-core Tegra 3 chip last year, but you won&#8217;t find it inside any mobile devices at US carrier stores yet. The issue is that most US carriers are now demanding LTE connectivity, and the few modem providers that have gained approval to operate on these LTE networks (namely Qualcomm) are not interested in working with NVIDIA.</p>
<p>That should change in the second half of the year as NVIDIA releases their own LTE modem and the <a href="http://blogs.nvidia.com/2012/02/tegra-3-enters-next-gen-lte-pact-with-suppliers/">leading suppliers of cellular silicon solutions</a> release additional LTE modems that will work with Tegra 3.</p>
<p>NVIDIA <a href="http://androidandme.com/2011/05/news/nvidia-acquires-icera-for-367-million-plans-to-build-baseband-chips-in-the-future/">acquired the Icera technology</a> last year this year ZTE announced the first smartphone based on both its Tegra processor and Icera modem, the <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/02/smartphones-2/zte-mimosa/">Mimosa X</a>.</p>
<p>Later this year we expect NVIDIA to reveal a newer chip called <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/04/news/tegra-3-to-bring-1-7-ghz-cpu-1080p-displays-25-faster-gpu-and-lte-to-phones/">Tegra 3+</a> that should work with the latest LTE modems from GCT Semiconductor, Renesas Mobile, and ST-Ericsson. We also expect NVIDIA to release another chip codenamed Grey in early 2013, which will be their first Tegra chip to integrate an Icera LTE modem.</p>
<p>Head over to NVIDIA&#8217;s <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia-icera-products.html">Icera products page</a> for additional details on their modem lineup.</p>
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		<title>Android Gaming Weekly: Men in Black 3, The Dictator, 100 Floors, Big Win Soccer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 00:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Taylor Wimberly</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="308" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mib-3-630.jpg" class="attachment-60256 wp-post-image" alt="mib-3-630" title="mib-3-630" /><p>Welcome back to our regular column <a href="http://androidandme.com/tag/android-gaming-weekly/">Android Gaming Weekly</a>, where we recap all the new releases and highlights every Wednesday. We post small bits throughout the week related to Android games, but readers have requested a condensed summary that makes it easier to keep up with all the latest news. Read on for this week’s best in Android gaming.</p>
<h2>Top 7 New Games This Week</h2>
<p>We always try to find the top rated games each week, but now I’m going to limit my recommendations to the Top 7 games. The number of quality games comes and goes each week, but I felt like 7 suggestions was a nice odd number that I could achieve each week. Let me know what you think of the new format in the comments below.</p>
<p><strong>Mass Effect Infiltrator</strong></p>
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<p>Developer says: &#8220;The fate of the galaxy lies in the balance. From the makers of the critically acclaimed Dead Space on Android comes an all-new, original Mass Effect storyline – made exclusively for mobile!&#8221;</p>
<p>Taylor says: I purchased this game yesterday and it&#8217;s awesome. The graphics are some of the best Android has to offer and the duck-and-cover gameplay is easy to pick up and play. I&#8217;ve only played the first two levels, but I&#8217;ll be spending a lot of time with this game over the coming week.</p>
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<p><strong>Men in Black 3</strong></p>
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<p>Developer says: &#8220;The official game of Men in Black 3, putting players in charge of the agency. We are the best-kept secret in the universe. We are Earth’s best, last, and only line of defense. We are above the system. Over it. Beyond it. We are &#8220;them&#8221;. We are &#8220;they&#8221;. We are the Men in Black.&#8221;</p>
<p>Taylor says: I&#8217;m not a huge fan of the freemium model and the gameplay looks uninspired, so I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ll be spending any of my time on this. But it&#8217;s still MIB 3 and the early reviews are good, so I thought we should share it.</p>
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<p><strong>Death Racing</strong></p>
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<p>Developer says: &#8220;Challenge the extreme of speed and distance! Fast paced 3D racing game and easy to get started. Unlock most fantastic cars by skillful plays, and challenge the extreme of speed and distance!&#8221;</p>
<p>Taylor says: The developer <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=FEELINGTOUCH+INC.">Feeling Touch</a> has a pretty good track record, and this game looks like it offered some fun twitch action. It&#8217;s free and it should make a good time waster.</p>
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<p><strong>100 Floors</strong></p>
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<p>Developer says: &#8220;Apple app store&#8217;s #1 game now on Android! Challenge Yourself and see if you can make it to the top! Advance to the next floor by solving the puzzle! 30 levels of puzzles are waiting to be solved! More levels on the way.&#8221;</p>
<p>Taylor says: We love a good puzzle game and this one is free. I never played the iOS version, but the dev claims it was the top puzzle game on Appls&#8217;s App Store some time back.</p>
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<p><strong>The Dictator: Wadiyan Games</strong></p>
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<p>Developer says: &#8220;The Wadiyan Games lets you step into the shoes of the General Aladeen and compete in his four favorite events – running, swimming, fencing and boxing. The game also features the ultimate finishing moves for each event. Additional sporting events and backdrops can be unlocked with in-app purchase. The app was blessed by General Aladeen and based on the upcoming Paramount Pictures feature film The Dictator in theaters nationwide.&#8221;</p>
<p>Taylor says: This game could suck, but I enjoyed the movie and thought this would make me laugh. Just installed it right now, but haven&#8217;t played any levels yet.</p>
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<p><strong>Gobber Ninja</strong></p>
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<p>Developer says: &#8220;Gobber is a chameleon able to perform the most incredible flying stunts! Gobber learned from his masters and needs your help to complete his training. Go through several events where speed, action and skill will be the keys to victory. Gobber has to catch all the stars and flies to surpass all challenges and reach the highest peaks!&#8221;</p>
<p>Taylor says: It&#8217;s a teenage ninja mutant lizard. Gameplay looks like an interesting mix of Cut the Rope with some extra platforming elements. The game is free so I&#8217;d say it&#8217;s worth a download if you like what you saw in the trailer.</p>
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<p><strong>Big Win Soccer</strong></p>
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<p>Developer says: &#8220;Welcome to world class football fun with Big Win Soccer! No matter what you call the “beautiful game”, Big Win Soccer is the game for everyone. CREATE your own unique dream team, COMPETE against opponents from around the world, WATCH your team battle it out on the pitch, BOOST your player’s passing, shooting, dribbling and other skills and get ready to hoist the Daily Trophy for the ultimate BIG WIN!&#8221;</p>
<p>Taylor says: Last week we featured Big Win Hockey and it was met with good reviews, so this week we wanted to share Big Win Soccer. Once again the game is free, so soccer fans should check it out.</p>
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<h2>Android Games Coming Soon</h2>
<p><strong>Angry Birds Heikki</strong></p>
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<p>This week Rovio launched a new teaser site for their upcoming game Angry Birds Heikki. Expect this latest chapter in the Angry Birds series to have a focus on Formula 1 racing as <a href="http://www.heikkikovalainen.com/">Heikki Kovalainen</a> is one of the top racers in the circuit. Not much else is known about the game, but it should be released around June 18th.</p>
<p id="contentTitle"><strong>Ubisoft&#8217;s Babel Rising 3D comes to Android on June 14th</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Multiformat/Babel+Rising+3D/news.asp?c=41249">PocketGamer</a> reports that Ubisoft will bring their remake of the popular iOS game Babel Rising to Android on June 14th. In Babel Rising 3D, gamers take the role of a god attempting to stop the construction of a tower, by blasting construction workers with lightning and setting them on fire.</p>
<p><strong>Pocket Planes</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.droidgamers.com/index.php/game-news/android-game-news/3811-nimblebits-upcoming-android-game-pocket-planes-gets-teased-in-a-trailer">DroidGamers</a> reports that NimbleBit will bring their &#8220;bitizens&#8221; back for another run in Pocket Plans. This follow up to <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobage.ww.a560.tinytower_android">Tiny Tower</a> places the pixel people in an airline management simulation where they have to fly cargo to over 250 cities around the map. If you are a fan of <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Kairosoft+Co.,Ltd">Kariosoft</a> games, then you might want to keep an eye on this.</p>
<h2>Games I’m currently playing</h2>
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<p><strong>Machinarium</strong>: We featured this game last week and I went ahead and purchased it after watching the trailer and reading the reviews. The early puzzles start off pretty easy, but the game gets hard real fast. There are clues that allow you to kind of cheat, but even with the help some of the puzzles take a lot of work to solve. The graphics, sound, and story are all amazing, so I&#8217;m sticking with this game until I finish it and find my robot girlfriend.</p>
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<h2>What Android games are you playing?</h2>
<p>Find any great new Android games this week? Share your favorites in the comments below so we can check them out.</p>
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		<title>Sonic keeps on rolling, win an Acer Iconia Tab A510</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 21:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Taylor Wimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="300" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sonic-4-tegra-iconia-tab-a510-giveaway-630.jpg" class="attachment-60236 wp-post-image" alt="sonic-4-tegra-iconia-tab-a510-giveaway-630" title="sonic-4-tegra-iconia-tab-a510-giveaway-630" /><p>Sonic the Hedgehog has become one of the world&#8217;s best-known video game characters, with his series having sold more than 80 million copies. Gamers have normally enjoyed new releases of the series on home game consoles, but Sega is now releasing the latest Sonic 4 Episode II on mobile platforms at the same time. Read [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="300" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sonic-4-tegra-iconia-tab-a510-giveaway-630.jpg" class="attachment-60236 wp-post-image" alt="sonic-4-tegra-iconia-tab-a510-giveaway-630" title="sonic-4-tegra-iconia-tab-a510-giveaway-630" /><p>Sonic the Hedgehog has become one of the world&#8217;s best-known video game characters, with his series having sold more than 80 million copies. Gamers have normally enjoyed new releases of the series on home game consoles, but Sega is now releasing the latest Sonic 4 Episode II on mobile platforms at the same time. Read on as we celebrate the latest release and give away an Acer Iconia Tab A510.<span id="more-60236"></span></p>
<h2>The Trailer</h2>
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<h2>The Download</h2>
<p>Sonic 4 Episode II is available as a paid title for $6.99 and a lite version is free to install.</p>
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<h2>The Game</h2>
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<p>The Sonic 4 saga continues with Sonic’s beloved side kick, Miles &#8220;Tails&#8221; Power. Players can now experience the Sonic 4 saga as never before with the addition of a brand new engine; bringing you gameplay with updated physics and HD graphics.</p>
<p>&#8220;Sonic 4 Episode II is very special because we’ve integrated community feedback into the game.&#8221; said Haruki Satomi, Senior Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America. &#8220;We have some of the most loyal and dedicated fans and I hope they enjoy this next chapter in the Sonic 4 saga.&#8221;</p>
<p>For the first time Android gamers can enjoy an experience that is nearly identical to the PS3 and Xbox versions, and it comes at half the price. Players with Tegra 3 devices like the HTC One X or ASUS Transformer Prime will enjoy higher quality textures, better lighting and glow effects, and objects on screen that are absent from other mobile versions.</p>
<p>Episode 2 also features a collaborative multiplayer mode where players can team up with a friend via Bluetooth and take control of Sonic and Tails as they battle against Dr. Eggman and Metal Sonic.</p>
<p>We just installed the game on our devices, so look for our full review in the coming weeks.</p>
<p><strong>Release dates</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>May 15</strong>: PS3, Playstation Network, PC digital download via Steam</li>
<li><strong>May 16</strong>: TegraZone, Xbox Live Arcade</li>
<li><strong>May 17</strong>: iTunes App Store</li>
<li><strong>June</strong>: Google Play Store (non-Tegra devices)</li>
<li><strong>July</strong>: Xbox Live on Windows Phone</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pricing</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>PS3 and Steam</strong>: $14.99</li>
<li><strong>Android, iOS</strong>: $6.99</li>
<li><strong>Xbox Live Arcade</strong>: 1200 points</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Episode Metal bonus pack</strong>:</p>
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<p>Players who have Episodes I and II installed on the same device will gain access to a new bonus pack called “Episode Metal.” This unlockable story will feature a playable Metal Sonic, four exclusive levels, and allow players to discover the rebirth of Metal Sonic and learn more about how he survived the events at the end of <em>Sonic CD</em>. If you missed the first episode, grab it from the link below.</p>
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<h2>Benefits of Tegra 3</h2>
<div id="attachment_60101" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px"><a href="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Sonic-4-Episode-II-Tegra-3-S-X-S-1.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-60101 " title="Sonic 4 Episode II - Tegra 3 S X S 1" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Sonic-4-Episode-II-Tegra-3-S-X-S-1-630x190.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="190" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tegra 3 offers gamers the most technically advanced mobile version.</p></div>
<ul>
<li>The Tegra 3 version of Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II is the most technically advanced mobile version of the game, a near mirror-image of the full-blown PS3 and Xbox versions of the game.</li>
<li>In fact, by enjoying a game with a gamepad (either with wired or Bluetooth controllers) and outputting the device to an television via HDMI, it’s the CLOSEST to the actual console experience you&#8217;ll get on a mobile device…. All with fast frame rates.</li>
<li>Sonic on Tegra 3 has dramatically higher quality textures, better lighting and glow effects, and objects on screen that are absent from other mobile versions.</li>
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<h2>The Contest – Win an Acer Iconia Tab A510</h2>
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<p>&#8220;Featuring NVIDIA quad-Core performance, the latest Android 4.0 OS and an amazing productivity suite, you can multitask at a new level and surf the web without waiting. Preloaded entertainment apps like Kindle, Netflix and Google Music keep your entertainment at your fingertips wherever you are. So whether you need to be productive on the go or just want to stay entertained, the Acer Iconia Tab A510 will keep you at the top of your game.&#8221;</p>
<h2>How to Enter</h2>
<p>To enter to win the tablet, all you&#8217;ve gotta do is tweet at @NVIDIATegra with the hashtag #Sonic. Tell them how much you loved #Sonic as a kid, why Tails rules- whatever you feel like sharing. Use your own words, we love creativity! Just make sure to include @NVIDIATegra and #Sonic in your tweet. For your convenience, we&#8217;ve included a tweetbox below:</p>
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<p><strong>Multiple chances to win</strong>: Today is marks the middle of a multi-week promotion. We will have additional Tegra 3 powered tablets <em>and smartphones</em> to give away, so be on the lookout. Sega also provided us with some limited edition action figures and comics to give away, so go buy the game if you want a chance at winning some more swag.</p>
<h2>Contest Rules</h2>
<p>This contest is open to residents of any country. Entries will be accepted for 48 hours after the contest goes live. We’ll announce the winner on this page and on our <a href="http://twitter.com/androidandme">Twitter account</a> as soon as we draw. As always, we&#8217;ll be tracking tweets and picking winners via <a href="http://s.rowfeeder.com/eb5cec4ea7h6S">RowFeeder</a>.</p>
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		<title>Jury rules in favor of Google in the Oracle patent trial</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 18:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Riley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="310" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/oracle_vs_google.jpg" class="attachment-60253 wp-post-image" alt="Oracle vs. Google" title="oracle_vs_google" /><p>The jury has ruled that Google did not infringe on Oracle&#8217;s patents in what has been referred to by the presiding Judge as the &#8220;World Series of Intellectual Property cases.&#8221;</p> <p>The potential ramifications of an Oracle win in this case were dire in the eyes of many Java developers, so this news will likely be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="310" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/oracle_vs_google.jpg" class="attachment-60253 wp-post-image" alt="Oracle vs. Google" title="oracle_vs_google" /><p>The jury has ruled that Google did not infringe on Oracle&#8217;s patents in what has been referred to by the presiding Judge as the &#8220;World Series of Intellectual Property cases.&#8221;</p>
<p>The potential ramifications of an Oracle win in this case were dire in the eyes of many Java developers, so this news will likely be celebrated by many outside the Android community as well.</p>
<p>While the jury&#8217;s ruling precludes Google paying any damages on this part of the claim this does still leave the other question which the Judge took off the table for the jury and that is whether the Java APIs that Google used can be copyrighted at all. Google and Oracle will be submitting briefs to the Judge on that question today, but there is no timeline for the Judge to make a ruling on that question at the moment.</p>
<p>This is certainly a great day for Google&#8217;s legal team, but in all likelihood we will see this decision appealed so it&#8217;s not quite time to break out the champagne yet.</p>
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		<title>NVIDIA&#8217;s Kai platform will deliver $199 quad-core tablets</title>
		<link>http://androidandme.com/2012/05/tablets-2/nvidias-kai-platform-will-deliver-199-quad-core-tablets/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=nvidias-kai-platform-will-deliver-199-quad-core-tablets</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 16:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Taylor Wimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="419" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nvidia-kai-630.jpg" class="attachment-60249 wp-post-image" alt="nvidia-kai-630" title="nvidia-kai-630" /><p>&#8220;At $199, you can just about buy a tablet at a 7-Eleven,&#8221; said Jen-Hsun Huang, NVIDIA CEO, when he was discussing the future of tablets powered by his company&#8217;s quad-core Tegra 3 processor. We have been discussing <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/03/opinions/rumor-googles-199-nexus-tablet-to-be-made-by-asus-include-quad-core-tegra-3/">rumors of a $199 &#8220;Nexus tablet&#8221;</a> for months and now it appears that could become a reality soon.</p> [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="419" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nvidia-kai-630.jpg" class="attachment-60249 wp-post-image" alt="nvidia-kai-630" title="nvidia-kai-630" /><p>&#8220;At $199, you can just about buy a tablet at a 7-Eleven,&#8221; said Jen-Hsun Huang, NVIDIA CEO, when he was discussing the future of tablets powered by his company&#8217;s quad-core Tegra 3 processor. We have been discussing <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/03/opinions/rumor-googles-199-nexus-tablet-to-be-made-by-asus-include-quad-core-tegra-3/">rumors of a $199 &#8220;Nexus tablet&#8221;</a> for months and now it appears that could become a reality soon.</p>
<p>At NVIDIA&#8217;s annual meeting of stockholders the company revealed their new Kai platform, which will enable quad-core tablets running Android 4.x Ice Cream Sandwich to be developed and brought out to market at the $199 price point.</p>
<p>ASUS previously announced their <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/01/devices/asus-memo-370t-could-be-a-kindle-killer-tegra-3-for-250/">$249 MeMo 370T</a> tablet at CES, which included a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, but that device never came to market. Rumors suggested that Google was collaborating with ASUS to lower the price to $199 and sell it in their Play Store, but we are still waiting on official confirmation.</p>
<p>Now that the Wall St. Journal is reporting that <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/05/news/multiple-nexus-devices-from-different-manufacturers-by-thanksgiving/">up to five OEM partners</a> will sell devices through the new Google Play Store, it looks likely we will see the ASUS 7-inch tablet finally go on sale. We don&#8217;t know exactly when it will hit stores, but Google&#8217;s annual developer conference is scheduled to begin on June 27th and that is when most are expecting some kind of announcement.</p>
<p>Some of the details and specs could change, but it&#8217;s highly likely we will be able to purchase a $199 tablet with Android 4.x and a quad-core processor in the coming months. I tend to gravitate towards the larger 10-inch tablets, but this 7-inch, $199 tablet should be the best deal available when it arrives.</p>
<p>Anyone still saving up for this?</p>
<div id="attachment_58072" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px"><a href="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/asus-memo-630.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-58072" title="asus-memo-630" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/asus-memo-630.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="301" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The ASUS MeMo 370T that never went on sale looks similar to NVIDIA&#39;s Kai platform.</p></div>
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		<title>Rumor: Galaxy Note 10.1 to include S-Pen slot, bump to quad-core Exynos</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 15:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Domanico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="481" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/GALAXY_Note_10.1_Product_Image_1-1.jpg" class="attachment-60248 wp-post-image" alt="GALAXY_Note_10.1_Product_Image_(1) (1)" title="GALAXY_Note_10.1_Product_Image_(1) (1)" /><p>According to recent reports out of <em><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&#38;ie=UTF8&#38;prev=_t&#38;rurl=translate.google.com&#38;sl=de&#38;tl=en&#38;twu=1&#38;u=http://www.androidnext.de/news/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-kommt-doch-mit-quad-core-cpu/#comment-534444612">Android Next</a></em> and <em><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&#38;tl=en&#38;js=n&#38;prev=_t&#38;hl=en&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;layout=2&#38;eotf=1&#38;u=http%3A%2F%2Ftabletcommunity.de%2F16806%2Fsamsung-galaxy-note-10-1-hat-doch-einen-steckplatz-fur-den-stylus%2F">Tablet Community</a></em>, the <a href="http://androidandme.com/tag/galaxy-note-10-1">Galaxy Note 10.1</a> is about to get some pretty significant spec bumps before its released later this year. <em>Android Next</em> reports that the Note 10.1 may have ditched the expected dual-core Exynos processor for the <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/02/news/samsung-demos-quad-core-exynos-processors-we-drool/">quad-core Exynos</a> with Mali 604 GPU [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="481" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/GALAXY_Note_10.1_Product_Image_1-1.jpg" class="attachment-60248 wp-post-image" alt="GALAXY_Note_10.1_Product_Image_(1) (1)" title="GALAXY_Note_10.1_Product_Image_(1) (1)" /><p>According to recent reports out of <em><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;prev=_t&amp;rurl=translate.google.com&amp;sl=de&amp;tl=en&amp;twu=1&amp;u=http://www.androidnext.de/news/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-kommt-doch-mit-quad-core-cpu/#comment-534444612">Android Next</a></em> and <em><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&amp;tl=en&amp;js=n&amp;prev=_t&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;layout=2&amp;eotf=1&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Ftabletcommunity.de%2F16806%2Fsamsung-galaxy-note-10-1-hat-doch-einen-steckplatz-fur-den-stylus%2F">Tablet Community</a></em>, the <a href="http://androidandme.com/tag/galaxy-note-10-1">Galaxy Note 10.1</a> is about to get some pretty significant spec bumps before its released later this year. <em>Android Next</em> reports that the Note 10.1 may have ditched the expected dual-core Exynos processor for the <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/02/news/samsung-demos-quad-core-exynos-processors-we-drool/">quad-core Exynos</a> with Mali 604 GPU found in the Galaxy S III.</p>
<p>If true, the bump to a quad-core Exynos quickly makes the Note 10.1 one of the best tablets available on the market when its released later this year. The quad-core Exynos processor delivers exceptional performance, and should keep the Note 10.1 blazingly fast in both generic and heavy use situations. It has previously been reported that Samsung delayed the Note 10.1 to include the quad-core Exynos chip, but Samsung has denied those claims. We obviously hope Samsung is putting the quad-core Exynos chip into the Note 10.1.</p>
<p>When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 10.1 at Mobile World Congress in February, many were taken aback by the fact that the tablet didn&#8217;t include a slot for the signature S-Pen found in the Note series. <em>Tablet Community</em> reports that Samsung has gone back to the drawing board to include an S-Pen slot, and has managed to actually make the tablet thinner at the same time. In order to fit the newly-granted slot, Samsung had to slim down the S-Pen a bit. To account for those who want a thicker pen, Samsung will be selling a casing for the S-Pen that adds some heft to the accessory.</p>
<p>Again, these are just rumors at this point, though ones we hope will become reality once the tablet hits retail outlets. We&#8217;ll hopefully learn more about the final design of the Note 10.1 soon, as we draw ever nearer to an expected launch date.</p>
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		<title>Official HTC Android 4.0 handset update list – May</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 22:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Gray</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="300" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/HTC-update-calendar-final.png" class="attachment-60239 wp-post-image" alt="HTC-update-calendar-final" title="HTC-update-calendar-final" /><p>Today, HTC has released a detailed list of devices that will be <a href="http://www.htc.com/www/help/android4faq/?cid=android4blog">updated to Android 4.0</a>. Very few specifics are given about each device, but HTC did provide a two-month release window for each update. While there are no real surprises on the list, it&#8217;s nice to finally have specific time frames to look [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="300" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/HTC-update-calendar-final.png" class="attachment-60239 wp-post-image" alt="HTC-update-calendar-final" title="HTC-update-calendar-final" /><p>Today, HTC has released a detailed list of devices that will be <a href="http://www.htc.com/www/help/android4faq/?cid=android4blog">updated to Android 4.0</a>. Very few specifics are given about each device, but HTC did provide a two-month release window for each update. While there are no real surprises on the list, it&#8217;s nice to finally have specific time frames to look forward to. HTC hopes to be done with its Android 4.0 updates by the end of August, but we know there are unexpected issues that could push updates into the fall.</p>
<blockquote class="long">The target timeline for announced devices is below. Because of partner and network testing, and approval processes for device updates, it can take up to 45 days for all carriers and countries to get the update after a rollout has begun.<cite>HTC<small></small></cite></blockquote>
<p>Is your HTC phone on the official Android 4.0 update list? Will you be waiting patiently for the update, or do you plan to upgrade to a new phone within the next month or two?</p>
<h2>Latest Android 4.0 update news from HTC</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><strong>5/22/12 - <a href="http://androidandme.com/?p=60215">T-Mobile HTC Amaze 4G Android 4.0 update now available</a><br />
</strong></strong>T-Mobile releases the Android 4.0 update for the HTC Amaze 4G</li>
<li><strong><strong>5/16/12 -<a href="http://androidandme.com/?p=60113">T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G Android 4.0 update now available<br />
</a></strong></strong>T-Mobile releases the Android 4.0 update for the HTC Sensation 4G</li>
<li><strong>5/14/12</strong> - <a href="http://androidandme.com/?p=60046">Official: T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4.0 update coming May 16</a><br />
T-Mobile announces a May 16th HTC sensation 4G Android 4.0 update</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Official HTC Android 4.0 handset update list</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>HTC Sensation – March-June</li>
<li>HTC Sensation XE – March-June</li>
<li>HTC Velocity - March-June</li>
<li>HTC Sensation XL  - April-June</li>
<li>HTC EVO 4G+ - May-June</li>
<li>HTC Rezound - June-July</li>
<li>HTC Vivid  &#8211; March-June</li>
<li>HTC Amaze 4G - May-June</li>
<li>HTC EVO 3D - June-July</li>
<li>HTC EVO Design 4G - June-July</li>
<li>HTC Desire S - June-July</li>
<li>HTC Incredible S - June-July</li>
<li>DROID Incredible 2 - TBD (by the end of August)</li>
<li>HTC Thunderbolt - July-August</li>
<li>HTC Rhyme  - June-July</li>
<li>HTC Desire HD - July-August</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>HTC handsets expected to receive the Android 4.0 update</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>HTC Desire Z</li>
<li>T-Mobile G2</li>
<li>myTouch 4G</li>
<li>myTouch 4G Slide</li>
<li>HTC Hero S</li>
<li>HTC Merge</li>
<li>HTC EVO Shift 4G</li>
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		<title>Mass Effect Infiltrator comes to Android via Google Play store</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 21:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Taylor Wimberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="314" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mass-effect-infiltrator-630.jpg" class="attachment-60240 wp-post-image" alt="mass-effect-infiltrator-630" title="mass-effect-infiltrator-630" /><p>Looking for a new Android game to sink a ton of hours into? Electronic Arts just released Mass Effect Infiltrator for Android to the Google Play Store and you can buy it now for $6.99. This fast-paced, duck and cover shooter comes from the same team that ported Dead Space to mobile devices, so we [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="314" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mass-effect-infiltrator-630.jpg" class="attachment-60240 wp-post-image" alt="mass-effect-infiltrator-630" title="mass-effect-infiltrator-630" /><p>Looking for a new Android game to sink a ton of hours into? Electronic Arts just released Mass Effect Infiltrator for Android to the Google Play Store and you can buy it now for $6.99. This fast-paced, duck and cover shooter comes from the same team that ported Dead Space to mobile devices, so we expect it will live up to the hype. Most high end devices like the Galaxy Nexus, One X, Transformer Prime, and more are supported, so go grab it now.</p>
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<p>From the Developer:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>YOU’RE A CERBERUS AGENT – GONE ROGUE!</strong> - As Commander Shepard battles Reapers across the galaxy, veteran Cerberus agent Randall Ezno procures aliens for illicit experiments at a secret facility. But when the Director of the facility goes too far &#8211; Randall fights back and vows to bring Cerberus down!</li>
<li><strong>ENTER A NEW DIMENSION IN ANDROID GAMING</strong> - Move freely through massive exteriors and a fully realized Cerberus base. Featuring groundbreaking graphics and intensified audio, enjoy a console-like experience that marks the next leap in Android gameplay.</li>
<li><strong>ENGAGE ENEMIES WITH SWIPE &amp; TAP COMBAT</strong> - Featuring both manual and assisted aiming, use intuitive tap controls and for fast-paced fighting. Fluidly dive and roll for cover with a simple swipe. Engage in epic boss battles against Cerberus Mechs and twisted experiment victims.</li>
<li><strong>IT’S YOU AGAINST AN ARMY!</strong> - Harness the fury of high-tech armor and weapons. Unleash biotic powers, stealth cloak abilities and devastating melee attacks. Upgrade your gear and performance with credits – the quicker and more stylish your kills, the more credits you’ll earn. Also, access the bonus Turian mission and escape the medical bay&#8230;alive!</li>
<li><strong>IMPACT YOUR MASS EFFECT 3 EXPERIENCE</strong> - Gather valuable intel and upload it to Galaxy at War to boost your Galactic Readiness Rating in Mass Effect 3. Complete the game to increase your War Assets. Improve your chances in the final Mass Effect 3 battle – on the go!</li>
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		<title>Goodbye, Moto: Google now officially owns Motorola Mobility</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 13:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anthony Domanico</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="300" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Motorola_HQ.png" class="attachment-60232 wp-post-image" alt="Motorola_HQ" title="Motorola_HQ" /><p>Goodbye, Moto. And thank you for a wonderful 85 years of business.</p> <p>After <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/05/news/googles-acquisition-of-motorola-receives-approval-in-china-with-one-big-stipulation/">China removed the last hurdle</a> to <a href="http://androidandme.com/2011/08/news/google-acquires-motorola-mobility-in-order-to-protect-android-from-patent-trolls/">Google&#8217;s takeover of Motorola Mobility</a>, we knew it was only a matter of time before Google deemed the acquisition process complete. As part of the completed acquisition, Motorola Mobility will cease trading on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="300" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Motorola_HQ.png" class="attachment-60232 wp-post-image" alt="Motorola_HQ" title="Motorola_HQ" /><p>Goodbye, Moto. And thank you for a wonderful 85 years of business.</p>
<p>After <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/05/news/googles-acquisition-of-motorola-receives-approval-in-china-with-one-big-stipulation/">China removed the last hurdle</a> to <a href="http://androidandme.com/2011/08/news/google-acquires-motorola-mobility-in-order-to-protect-android-from-patent-trolls/">Google&#8217;s takeover of Motorola Mobility</a>, we knew it was only a matter of time before Google deemed the acquisition process complete. As part of the completed acquisition, Motorola Mobility will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange effective immediately.</p>
<p>Motorola Mobility employees are likely sitting around this morning trying to figure out exactly what a takeover means for them. In the past few days, we&#8217;ve heard rumors of the customary massive layoffs that tend to result from two companies merging together. Motorola Mobility CEO Sanjay Jha is out, paving the way for long-time Googler <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/02/news/google-to-announced-dennis-woodside-as-new-ceo-of-motorola-mobility/">Dennis Woodside to take the reins</a>.</p>
<p>As Google now owns a major handset maker, the company needs to decide what approach it&#8217;ll take when it comes to the hardware business. They&#8217;ve previously suggested that they will take <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/02/news/andy-rubin-speaks-out-on-google-motorola-acquisition-wants-nothing-to-do-with-moto/">more of a hands-off</a> approach to hardware, running newly-acquired Motorola Mobility as a true separate entity and largely letting them maintain the status quo. As part of the approval process, China required that Android stay open for at least another 5 years, which coupled with the rumors of multiple Nexus OEM partners suggest that Google doesn&#8217;t intend to play favorites with Motorola.</p>
<p>Time will tell how long that lack of a tight partnership with its own company will last. We&#8217;re looking forward to seeing what comes out of Motorola Mobility now that Google is running the ship. More stock Android devices will hopefully be Google&#8217;s top priority, and get those Blur developers working alongside Google engineers on <a href="http://androidandme.com/tag/android-5">Android 5</a>.</p>
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<p>Google Acquires Motorola Mobility</p>
<p>MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) announced today that the acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) has closed, with Google acquiring MMI for $40.00 per share in cash.</p>
<p>The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing. Motorola Mobility will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open. Google will run Motorola Mobility as a separate business.</p>
<p>Sanjay Jha, who revived Motorola’s Mobile Devices business and led the company through this acquisition, has stepped down as CEO, although he will continue to work with Google to help ensure a smooth transition.</p>
<p>Dennis Woodside, who has overseen integration planning for the acquisition and previously served as President of Google’s Americas region, has become CEO of Motorola Mobility.</p>
<p>Larry Page, CEO of Google, said, “I’m happy to announce the deal has closed. Motorola is a great American tech company, with a track record of over 80 years of innovation. It’s a great time to be in the mobile business, and I’m confident that the team at Motorola will be creating the next generation of mobile devices that will improve lives for years to come.</p>
<p>“Sanjay Jha, who was responsible for building the company and placing a big bet on Android, has stepped down as CEO. I would like to thank him for his efforts and am tremendously pleased that he will be working to ensure a smooth transition as long-time Googler Dennis Woodside takes over as CEO of Motorola Mobility.</p>
<p>“I’ve known Dennis for nearly a decade, and he’s been phenomenal at building teams and delivering on some of Google’s biggest bets. Dennis has always been a committed partner to our customers and I know he will be an outstanding leader of Motorola–and he’s already off to great start with some very strong new hires for the Motorola team.”</p>
<p>Dennis Woodside, CEO of Motorola Mobility, said: “Motorola literally invented the entire mobile industry with the first-ever commercial cell phone in 1983. Thirty years later, mobile devices are at the center of the computing revolution.</p>
<p>“Our aim is simple: to focus Motorola Mobility’s remarkable talent on fewer, bigger bets, and create wonderful devices that are used by people around the world.”</p>
<p>Dennis Woodside has hired a small number of leaders who will immediately join Motorola’s executive team, including Regina Dugan (former Director of DARPA), Mark Randall (former supply chain VP at Amazon and previously at Nokia), Vanessa Wittman (former CFO of Marsh &amp; McLennan), Scott Sullivan (former head of HR at Visa and NVIDIA), and Gary Briggs (former Google VP of Consumer Marketing). In addition to these new leaders, many members of Motorola Mobility’s team will continue in their current roles: Iqbal Arshad (Product Development), Marshall Brown (Chief of Staff), Fei Liu (Mass Market Products), Dan Moloney (Home), Scott Offer (General Counsel), Mark Shockley (Sales), Mahesh Veerina (Software &amp; Enterprise) and Jim Wicks (Consumer Experience Design).</p>
<p>Woodside added: “Motorola Mobility has many outstanding leaders, including people who were behind the original RAZR in 2004 and recent successes like the Droid and RAZR MAXX. Our colleagues joining the team come from varied backgrounds, from DARPA to Amazon and NVIDIA, but they all share a track record of leading innovation at speed, and a great deal of excitement about the mission ahead.”</p>
<p>About Dennis Woodside<br />
Dennis Woodside oversaw Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility, and is former President of Google’s Americas region. He has worked with partners, governments and advertisers in more than 30 countries. Most recently, Dennis was responsible for Google’s Sales &amp; Operations in the Americas. In the U.S. alone, Dennis and his team drove revenue from $10.8 billion to $17.5 billion in under three years. He also was the lead business partner for Google’s advertising product development team, helping launch new ad products globally. Dennis started his career at the company spearheading investment across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He was responsible for the overall go-to-market, product offering and acquisition strategies in these markets, which boasted a 20-fold increase during his tenure. Revenues grew to over $2 billion.</p>
<p>About Google Inc.<br />
Google’s innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google’s targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.</p>
<p>Forward-Looking Statements<br />
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Google or its management “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “estimates” or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe the future impact of the Motorola Mobility acquisition, including its financial impact, and other statements of management’s beliefs, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. It is uncertain whether any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on Google’s results of operations, financial condition, or the price of its stock. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the ability of Google to successfully integrate Motorola’s operations, product lines and technology; the ability of Google to implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Motorola’s business and realize additional opportunities for growth and innovation; and the other risks and important factors contained and identified in Google’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Google does not undertake any obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.</p>
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		<title>Official Motorola Android 4.0 update list &#8211; May</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Riley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="300" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/motorola-update-calendar-final.png" class="attachment-60221 wp-post-image" alt="motorola-update-calendar-final" title="motorola-update-calendar-final" /><p>It&#8217;s been a few months since we last checked in with the official Android 4.0 update list for Motorola, and in light of recent changes to that list (as well as comments from Motorola on the Android 4.0 update, which we will get to in a moment) it seemed like a good time for a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="630" height="300" src="http://androidandme.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/motorola-update-calendar-final.png" class="attachment-60221 wp-post-image" alt="motorola-update-calendar-final" title="motorola-update-calendar-final" /><p>It&#8217;s been a few months since we last checked in with the official Android 4.0 update list for Motorola, and in light of recent changes to that list (as well as comments from Motorola on the Android 4.0 update, which we will get to in a moment) it seemed like a good time for a status update.<span id="more-60221"></span></p>
<h2>Will my device be updated?</h2>
<p>Motorola has perhaps been the most candid and comprehensive of the major manufacturers when it comes to their Android upgrade process. They outlined their <a href="http://androidandme.com/2011/12/news/motorola-details-the-4-steps-to-android-4-0-updates/" target="_blank">4-step updating process</a> for everyone back in December and have pretty dutifully maintained the <a href="http://forums.motorola.com/pages/00add97d6c" target="_blank">device update page</a> found in their forums.</p>
<p>Unfortunately this has not translated into being the most expedient in actually delivering upgrades to their customers&#8217; devices. To date, the only device that has received its update to Android 4.0 is the WiFi-only XOOM (and only the versions in the US or Canada at that). All other devices remain in either the Development, Evaluation &amp; Planning or Testing phases.</p>
<p>Now, as previously mentioned, there was a blog post from Motorola in the last few days which was designed to make clear why some devices won&#8217;t be getting Android 4.0.<br />
<blockquote class="long">You may be wondering why all devices aren’t being upgraded to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Here’s the deal. We work very closely with Google and cell phone carriers for every software update. And, obviously we want the new release to <em>improve</em> our devices. If we determine that can’t be done—well then, we’re not able to upgrade that particular device.<cite>Motorola<small></small></cite></blockquote><br />
I know that statement has some people riled up and it&#8217;s always irritating to hear that your device won&#8217;t be upgraded, but I think it&#8217;s a fairly reasonable position. Now, if they start pulling the update plug on popular devices that have the specs to support the next OS, <em>then</em> I&#8217;ll pick up a torch and join the angry villagers.</p>
<h2>Latest News from Motorola</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>04/06/12 - </strong><a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/04/smartphones-2/android-4-0-update-for-the-motorola-razr-delayed-as-htc-rezound-update-confirmed-for-today/" target="_blank">Android 4.0 update for the Motorola RAZR delayed as HTC Rezound update confirmed for today</a><br />
The Best Buy leak proved to be either false optimism from Best Buy or a poorly timed April Fools joke.</li>
<li><strong>03/31/12</strong> - <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/03/smartphones-2/motorola-droid-razr-and-htc-rezound-android-4-0-update-scheduled-for-next-week/" target="_blank">Motorola DROID RAZR and HTC Rezound Android 4.0 update scheduled for next week</a><br />
A leaked screenshot from an internal Best Buy system pointed to the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX receiving their update on April 4th.</li>
<li><strong>03/22/12 - </strong><a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/03/carriers/att-is-first-us-wireless-carrier-to-issue-android-4-0-update-10-more-devices-to-be-upgraded/" target="_blank">AT&amp;T is the first US wireless carrier to issue an Android 4.0 update, 10 more devices to be upgraded</a><br />
AT&amp;T issued their first official list of their devices that would be updated to Android 4.0. The Atrix 2 and the Atrix 4G were the two Motorola devices to make an appearance on that list.</li>
<li><strong>02/20/12 - </strong><a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/02/devices/a-closer-look-at-motorolas-android-4-0-3-build-for-the-verizon-droid-razr/" target="_blank">A closer look at Motorola&#8217;s Android 4.0.3 build for the Verizon DROID RAZR</a><br />
A leaked build of Android 4.0.3 for the DROID RAZR provides a tantalizing glimpse of the future for Moto handset owners.</li>
<li><strong>01/18/12</strong> - <a href="http://androidandme.com/2012/01/devices/motorola-xoom-wifi-owners-in-u-s-receiving-ice-cream-sandwich-ota-update/">US Motorola XOOM WiFi-only tablets receive Android 4.0 update</a><br />
Becoming the first Motorola device with Android 4.0, the US XOOM WiFi-only tablet started receiving its delicious update during January. It is a bit simpler for Motorola to do this, as it has no UI overlay, and the manufacturer does not have to go through a carrier to get the updates out.</li>
<li><strong>12/07/11</strong> - <a href="http://androidandme.com/2011/12/news/motorola-details-the-4-steps-to-android-4-0-updates/">Motorola details their 4-step updating process</a><br />
Soon after Google released the source code for Android 4.0, Motorola decided to go ahead and let us know how things work (on their side). This explains why updates can take a good amount of time before reaching the consumer, and is a great way to get an idea of how they make it to your devices.</li>
<li><strong>10/24/11</strong> - <a href="http://androidandme.com/2011/10/news/motorola-devices-will-be-updated-to-ice-cream-sandwich-6-weeks-after-release/">Motorola promises Android 4.0 updates to be released 6 weeks after Google&#8217;s release</a><br />
Aiming a bit too high, Motorola promises that updates would start being rolled out 6 weeks after Google releases the Android 4.0 OS. Most devices still haven&#8217;t received the update, and won&#8217;t for a while, so it is evident that Motorola was overestimating its abilities.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Motorola devices that have Android 4.0</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Motorola XOOM WiFi-Only (USA, Canada)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Motorola devices that will receive Android 4.0 during Q2</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Motorola XOOM WiFi-Only (Asia Pacific, China, EMEA, Japan &amp; LATAM)</li>
<li>Motorola XOOM (Verizon)</li>
<li>Motorola RAZR (Asia Pacific, Canada, China, EMEA, Japan, Korea &amp; LATAM)</li>
<li>Motorola DROID RAZR (Verizon)</li>
<li>Motorola DROID RAZR Maxx (Verizon)</li>
<li>Motorola MT917 (China)</li>
<li>Motorola XT928 (China)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Motorola devices that will receive Android 4.0 during Q3</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Motorola Atrix 4G (USA)</li>
<li>Motorola Atrix 2 (Asia-Pacific, LATAM, USA, and selected other markets)</li>
<li>Motorola XOOM Family Edition (USA)</li>
<li>Motorola XOOM 2 (Asia Pacific, EMEA, and LATAM)</li>
<li>Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition (Asia Pacific, EMEA, and LATAM)</li>
<li>Motorola Xyboard 8.2 (USA)</li>
<li>Motorola Xyboard 10.1 (USA)</li>
<li>Motorola DROID Bionic (Verizon)</li>
<li>Motorola DROID 4 (Verizon)</li>
<li>Motorola DROID Xyboard 8.2 (Verizon)</li>
<li>Motorola DROID Xyboard 10.1 (Verizon)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Motorola devices that will receive Android 4.0 during Q4</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Motorola Photon 4G (USA)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Phones under evaluation and planning: Might or might not get update, no estimated dates</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Motorola Atrix/Atrix 4G (Asia Pacific, EMEA and LATAM)</li>
<li>Motorola Electrify (USA)</li>
<li>Motorola Photon 4G (Japan)</li>
<li>Motorola XOOM WiFi + 3G (Asia Pacific, EMEA and LATAM)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Motorola devices that will NOT get updated to Android 4.0</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Motorola Admiral</li>
<li>Motorola Charm</li>
<li>Motorola DROID 3</li>
<li>Motorola DROID X2</li>
<li>Motorola Flipout</li>
<li>Motorola Milestone A854/A953</li>
<li>Motorola Milestone XT720/XT701/XT711</li>
<li>Motorola XT605</li>
<li>Motorola XT615 / XT685 / MOTOLUXE</li>
<li>Motorola XT882</li>
<li>Motorola MT870</li>
<li>Motorola Milestone 3</li>
<li>Motorola Milestone X2</li>
<li>Motorola Pro+</li>
<li>Motorola Devour</li>
<li>Motorola Cliq XT</li>
<li>Motorola i1</li>
<li>Motorola Dext</li>
<li>Motorola Quench MB501/XT5 XT502/XT3 XT502</li>
<li>Motorola Defy Mini</li>
<li>Motorola Defy MB525 (Europe &amp; MEA)</li>
</ul>
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