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8
Sep

Microsoft adds Acer, ViewSonic to patent licensing list

You can go ahead and add Acer and ViewSonic to Microsoft’s long list of patent licensees. This morning, Redmond announced a pair of new licensing agreements with the two companies, just a few months after striking similar deals with Itronix and Velocity Micro. Details, however, are few and far between, with Microsoft saying only that it will receive royalties from ViewSonic and that the patents in question pertain to both companies’ Android tablets and smartphones. Of course they do. Both press releases await you, after the break.

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Microsoft adds Acer, ViewSonic to patent licensing list originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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5
Sep

Medion announces LifeTab P9514 tablet, mysterious Android smartphone at IFA

Medion enjoyed a pretty eventful weekend at this year’s IFA in Berlin, where the German PC maker unveiled a new Android tablet and a rather obtuse Gingerbread smartphone. Known as the Lifetab P9514, the company’s 32GB, 1.6-pound slate is powered by a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, runs Honeycomb 3.2 and features a capacitive multitouch display with 1280 x 800 resolution. The device also supports both quad-band 3G and WiFi connections, along with the usual smattering of HDMI, microUSB, and microSD ports. Medion’s new phone, meanwhile, remains decidedly more mysterious. At this point, we know that the 4.3-inch handset rocks a five megapixel shooter and comes pre-loaded with the manufacturer’s GoPal satnav app, but further details remain murky. Both devices are expected to ship within Europe during Q4 of this year at unconfirmed prices, though rumor has it that the LifeTab will run for €399 (about $564). No word yet on whether we can expect to see either product hit the US anytime soon, but you can catch a glimpse of the freshly unveiled smartphone, after the break.

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Medion announces LifeTab P9514 tablet, mysterious Android smartphone at IFA originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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10
Aug

Sony Ericsson enlists hippies to unleash the flower power of the Xperia Arc

Is the screen of Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Arc really bright enough to make a flower bloom? Not something we considered while reviewing SE’s flagship, yet the company’s gone and answered that question anyway. Helping settle the score are a group of swank euro-hippies, who apparently have free access to building materials and dwell in a post-apocalyptic greenhouse. Using a metal contraption that hoisted eight arcs, the team of mavericks was indeed able to get the flowers to flourish under the gizmos’ potent white light. Don’t believe us? Espy that and the ensuing tears of joy after the break.

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Sony Ericsson enlists hippies to unleash the flower power of the Xperia Arc originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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28
Jan

Motorola to enable 1080p video recording on the Atrix 4G … later

When speaking of the Motorola Atrix 4G we kind of have to point out that while the device was shown off at CES it was not fully completed. Changes to the device before and post-launch are to be expected just like any other and Motorola has one rather significant change coming for the Atrix 4G.

As it is today and right into presumably shortly after launch, the Atrix 4G does not have 1080p video recording ability. That’s not because it can’t do it, it is powered by the dual-core Tegra 2 so it can when Motorola enables it to do so. According to the Motorola website, you won’t have to wait all that long to have the ability enabled. Sucks that it won’t be there at launch but its still great to know it will be there eventually. [Motorola via Engadget]

Motorola to enable 1080p video recording on the Atrix 4G … later posted originally by Android Central

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23
Jan

Virgin Mobile’s LG Optimus V priced at $149

That the LG Optimus One — one of our favorite entry-level Android smartphones these days — will be coming to Virgin Mobile as the Optimus V has hardly been a secret. Looks like price may now be nailed down, set at $149.99. That’s in line with a post at Howard Forums, so it’s looking fairly solid at this point. As for when it’ll be on sale? Stay tuned.

Virgin Mobile's LG Optimus V priced at $149 posted originally by Android Central

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23
Jan

Virgin Mobile’s LG Optimus V priced at $149

That the LG Optimus One — one of our favorite entry-level Android smartphones these days — will be coming to Virgin Mobile as the Optimus V has hardly been a secret. Looks like price may now be nailed down, set at $149.99. That’s in line with a post at Howard Forums, so it’s looking fairly solid at this point. As for when it’ll be on sale? Stay tuned.

Virgin Mobile's LG Optimus V priced at $149 posted originally by Android Central

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15
Sep

HTC Desire now available on Cellular South

HTC Desire on Cellular South

Remember how we said the HTC Desire would be available on Cellular South mid-week? Well, it’s hump day people, and the Desire indeed is on sale now for $149.99 after contract and rebate. What do you get for all that scratch? Check out our full review of the U.S. Cellular version for a good idea. [Cellular South] Thanks, GigabitDrew!

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22
Jun

The Dell Streak shows off its bluetooth support in style

Dell Streak using a bluetooth mouse and keyboard

In another display of Android awesomeness, the Dell Streak shows off it’s skills by using a full size Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.  Not just any keyboard and mouse though, this time around we’re seeing it drive an Apple wireless keyboard and a Magic Mouse.  I’ll bet someone in Cupertino isn’t very happy about this, but here at Android Central we’re loving it.

Even better, it’s doing this out of the box — no hacking or wizardry needed.  Combine with the Streak’s 5-inch screen with a real keyboard and mouse and it looks like a tiny little desktop computer.  Should be awfully nice to reply to all your e-mail with this rig though.  Check out the rest of the pics and see a video in action after the break. [Streak Smart via [Engadget]

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