ZTE is trying pretty hard to get into the U.S. market, and Verizon might get a piece of the pie. We recently saw the ZTE Optik, headed for Sprint, and now another ZTE tablet has leaked in a blurry shot: the ZTE V66. We’re not completely sure, but the V66 could actually be that ZTE tablet we saw hanging around the FCC last year. It’s packing a 7-inch 1280 x 800 display, Honeycomb, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Verizon LTE capabilities, a 4,000 mAh battery, and 1GB of RAM. In the wake of all those Tegra 3 devices, the V66 isn’t that impressive, but it might appeal to Verizon customers that are looking for a 7-inch LTE tablet other than the Galaxy Tab 7.7.
No word from Verizon on a release date or pricing, but we’ll keep you posted if anything new surfaces. So is anyone interested in the ZTE V66? Upset that it won’t launch with ICS? Sound off in the comments!
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LG’s Optimus 3D got quite a bit of attention across the pond when it launched, as one of the first glasses-free 3D Android devices. Word on the street is that LG is planning a successor to the Optimus 3D, but there’s a bit of confusion as to what they’ll name it. LG will most likely not call the device the Optimus 3D 2, so that leaves only a handful of possible names. Perhaps the most popular is the LG 3D Max, or LG Optimus 3D Max. Our money is on this one, as it seems to be the most direct, and clearly advertises the 3D aspect of the device. Other rumors are floating around that it’ll launch as the C2X, which we think is unlikely, as it would clash with the O2X/G2X.
So all names aside, the device will reportedly be packing a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch 480 x 800 3D display, 8GB of internal storage, NFC, dual 5MP cameras on the back for 3D video and photo capture, what appears to be a front-facing shooter, DLNA capabilities, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, and a 21Mbps HSPA radio. While the leaked render above is nice, we have to admit that it looks a bit like a shinier G2X. We expect to see the device launch at MWC, so it won’t be too long before we get to the bottom of this naming debacle. More on this as it develops.
So which name do you think sounds best? Anyone excited for another 3D Android device? Drop a comment below!
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Amazon Wireless has just dropped the price of both the black and white versions of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch Galaxy S II on Sprint. Arguably the best handset on the carrier, the black Epic 4G Touch is actually being offered for slightly less than its pale sibling, coming in at only $80 for new customers. If you’re looking to add a line the device goes up to $100 and for customers looking to upgrade, the device can be had for $150. Pretty much the same goes for the white version except that whether you’re a new customer or looking to add a line, the device will still run you $100.
All-in-all, this is the lowest we’ve seen the device listed where it’s still being sold for $200 online at Sprint.com, and in Sprint stores. I recently gave in and traded up my HTC Evo 3D in for this device and I can honestly say — without a doubt — that I’ve never been a happier little Phandroid. Links provided below.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch (Black) | Samsung Epic 4G Touch (White)]
There’s no question that mobile apps are a booming business and a new website called Apptopia wants to help developers captilize on this by selling their apps. And we’re not talking about selling an app to users — we’re talking about selling complete ownership of an app, handing over the reigns to a big company or business.
“Apps are not just products that you buy for $0.99; they are complete businesses with revenues, customers, technology, and partners. A mobile app is an asset.”
Prospective buyers would then, after purchasing an app, get full access to the user’s code to do with the app as they pleased. They could build upon the app or simply market it the app in ways the developer never could. Think of Apptopia as a broker or middle man who will find a buyer, and do all the negotiating while the developer kicks his/her feet up. While the site still isn’t completely ready for primetime, developers interested in selling an app can sign up for more information when the site launches in February.
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Time to gird your loins, ladies. The Leftover expansion for Shadowgun is now finally available for your Android device. The expansions is a thank you gift from Madfinger Games featuring giving players the chance to battle it out in 4 all new levels while expanding upon the original story.
Best of all — it’s all free. All you have to do is jump into your Android Market and update the app. If you’re looking for the Tegra 3 optimized version for your Transformer Prime, you’re going to have to sit the bench. That version will be coming sometime in the near future.
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When it comes to hacking and modding a device’s software, it’s always played out like an episode of Tom & Jerry. A developer will take advantage of an exploit in the software that allows them to root the device, followed by the hardware OEM who will release an update to patch up the software, and things start all over again. Such is the case with the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet, after B&N’s latest update, shall we say, complicated things a bit.
But now, as to be expected, a new root method has found its way to the N-Tab, making it possible once again to not only root the device, but get that precious Android Market up and running on the ‘old e-reader. It’s a little tricky in that you will have to use an SD card to get the Google apps on the device but if you’re at all familiar with partitioning SD cards (like the oldschool G1 days) using ADB, Linux and ClockworkMod, you’ll feel right at home.
The boys on on XDA put together a nice, quick tutorial further explaining the whole process, complete with download links to get everything working properly. Good luck and godspeed, folks.
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When it comes to my Android devices’ home screens, I’m fickle. It is rare that a wallpaper or layout will last more than a few days. That being said, I find that live wallpapers tend to have a much longer shelf life than their static counterparts, perhaps because they are – generally – so much more dynamic. Taking the concept of a truly dynamic LWP to another level entirely, Central Core Studios has introduced RadiantWalls HD – PlanetScapes to the Android Market, making your device "a window looking out onto the surface of the planet Avalon."
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What's more fun than playing a game on your Android phone? Drinking while playing a game on your Android phone, of course. Enter Drunk Green Robots, a new app from fiveHellions development. It's easy to get started, just grab a friend or two, a bottle of Kentucky's finest (or less than finest works, too), and your Android phone. It's the high/low black/red game most of us know, but instead of using a deck of cards you use your Android.
Dares are included, and the less risqué package is free to download, but the raunchier and more sexually explicit ones require an in-app purchase of "shots". You get 100 shots for a buck, and ad-removal costs a 100 shots as does the "naughty" dare pack. It's not going to break the bank. And everybody knows being naughty is always better while drinking, right? Anyways, you take a turn guessing if the next card will be higher or lower than the current, or what color it will be. If you're correct, your turn ends and you pass your phone to the next player. If you're not correct you win lose and have to either take a shot, or a random dare. I'd recommend the shot, but to each their own.
It's silly, it's fun, and involves getting hammered. If you're of age (stay safe kids), check out a few screenshots and grab it for free using the link after the break. Try not to drop your phone.
Via: Android Central games forum
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When it comes to weather applications on Android there is no shortage of options, and quite honestly that is a good thing. 1Weather by OneLouder is one of the latest weather applications to enter the Android market and it has done so with some serious style of its own. So what's it all about?
1Weather provides you with ready access to a full suite of accurate, up-to-the-minute weather information, including animated maps and radar, daily weather alarms and severe condition alerts so that you can proactively prepare for changing conditions.
When looking for new applications to download most of us tend to look for something that is unique, clean, and very functional, and OneLouder has nailed all of this and more with this application. Let's hit the break together to check out some more information about the application and additional screen shots.
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