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Tonido Android client available - Your personal cloud |
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Sep 08, 2010 - 11:35 AM - by JohnDroid
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It looks like those of you who are fans of Tonido can celebrate... they've just announced the beta client for Android on their blog.
What exactly is Tonido you ask? Tonido allows you to run your own personal cloud. That is, it shares files, documents, photos, music and videos from your desktop computer to any device that has a browser or a client. No uploading, no storage limits, just instant "always-on" sync.
Some of the features of the Android client are:
- Browse your files and folders
- Browse your pictures
- Stream your music
- Share via Tonido Webshare
- Take a picture and upload it to your remote computer
You can find out everything you need to know about Tonido by visiting their site at this address: Tonido - Run your own Personal Cloud
Please let us know if you use Tonido and how the beta works for you!
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Google Instant hitting Android devices. |
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Sep 08, 2010 - 11:32 AM - by cereal killer
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Phone scoop reports:
Google today introduced a change to its main internet search product called Google Instant. From Google.com, users who are signed into their accounts will see that Google Search performs instantaneous searches for queries as users type them. The tool is right now only available from desktop browsers. However, Google noted that Google Instant will be made available to Android devices via the Android browser at some point later this fall. The goal behind Google Instant is to reduce the time it takes to conduct searches and boost personal productivity.
Source: Phone Scoop
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Buy-one, get-one offered for Samsung Fascinate |
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Sep 08, 2010 - 10:31 AM - by DougDroid
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Verizon Wireless will start selling the Samsung Fascinate smartphone online today! To sweeten the deal for would-be buyers, the company is offering a buy-one, get-one-free deal. Consumers looking to get their hands on two Fascinate devices will first need to buy one of them for $300 with a two-year contract. Upon doing so, they will receive a $100 mail-in rebate, dropping the price of that device to $200. Next, they will need to buy the second Fascinate for $100. That, too, will include a $100 mail-in rebate, effectively dropping the price of the second device to zero. As with anything, there are some rules that govern whether consumers get the free Fascinate. A new two-year contract and Verizon's $30 monthly data plan are required on both lines. And since the company is offering mail-in rebates, customers will be forced to plunk down $400 to get the deal going. The Fascinate is the latest release in Samsung's Galaxy S line of Android-based smartphones.
[CNET]
Thanks for the tip Krish!
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Counterpoint: Android surging because it gives consumers the gift of choice. |
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Sep 07, 2010 - 3:02 PM - by This Green Machine
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(This is a guest post by Dave D. from ThisGreenMachine.com the original article can be found at this link.)
As I scrolled through tech headlines the other day, one in particular caught my eye: “Is Android Surging Because Apple is Letting It?[1]” TechCrunch is a site notorious for blatant link baiting, and I fell for it hook, line, and sinker. Popular TechCrunch writer MG Siegler penned the aforementioned article after reading David Beach’s scathing editorial[2] on the current development pitfalls of Android. As a developer for both Android and iOS, Beach provides a laundry list of complaints from a developer’s perspective. Every point was valid, and I openly agree with his general view. While most of the article focused on how the user experience can be improved, it is prefaced with one strange statement. It is the belief of Beach that the primary reason for Android’s success is due to the fact that the iPhone is only offered on AT&T in the US.
Having read Beach’s editorial, Siegler hits the ground running and continues the argument. For those that have not yet read Siegler’s article here is a condensed recap:- The iPhone is a superior device in every aspect except the fact that it is only available on AT&T in the US.
- Taking the often abysmal AT&T service out of consideration, there is no objective reason to believe the overall user experience of an Android device is better than an iPhone.
- Die hard fans prefer Android for its openness, but this is something the common consumer does not care or know about.
- If the iPhone was available on Verizon it would sell double the amount it does currently.
- The success of Android is because the iPhone is not available on any other network other than AT&T (in the US), and not because any single Android device is better.
To be fair, Siegler does not give a tone of arrogance or Anti-Androidism in his writing. A hateful sentiment can be easily detected, and I didn’t find a trace. He is honestly confused and curious as to why anyone would prefer an Android device.
I’ll start at the root, and work my way out. Is Android succeeding because the iPhone is only available in the US on AT&T? No. There is an easy logical answer for my belief. How can you explain the global growth of Android at the expense of the iPhone and just about every other platform? The notion that the US market is the only one that matters is naive and well, very American. According to the Financial Times Android’s global market share has leapt from 1.8% a year ago to 17.2% as of August[3]. Carolina Milanesi, research vice-president at Gartner, originally estimated that Android would reach the second-largest global mobile OS mark by the end of 2012, but has revised the date to the end of this year. If Apple’s contractual lock to AT&T truly is the only reason why Android growth is surging domestically, then the... [Read More]
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Samsung Galaxy Tab: Initial Impressions |
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Sep 07, 2010 - 10:12 AM - by JohnDroid
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(This is a guest post by Dave D. from ThisGreenMachine.com the original article can be found at this link.)
While not yet having the luxury of handling one of these tasty morsels, I (like many) have been scouring the web for every spec and minute detail. Boy is it a beaut. While a few details remain unknown, such as availability and pricing in the states, many questions have now been answered. Let’s take a look and see where Samsung really hit the nail on the head, and where the mark may have been missed.
What We Know
- Android 2.2 running TouchWiz 3.0
- 7-inch TFT LCD with 1024 x 600 resolution (WSVGA)
- Weighs 380 grams
- 1GHz Cortex A8 processor
- 16GB or 32GB internal storage
- microSD expansion for up to 32GB additional storage
- Front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and rear 3 megapixel camera with flash
- 4,000mAh battery
- 3G data / voice (there’s a speakerphone and Bluetooth for phone calls, but no earpiece)
- 5GHz dual-band 802.11n WiFi
- Standard back color is white, carriers might offer different colors
- Full HD video playback
- There’s a 30-pin dock connector on the bottom
The Good
- Hands down this thing looks pretty slick. At approximately 4.7 inches wide, the user is greeted with a comfortable one-handed experience, and typing isn’t a stretch for your thumbs. And what is this I spy? True multi-touch keyboard? Amen, brother.
- Along with the smaller size comes reasonable weight. The Galaxy Tab tips the scales at a mere 380 grams. That’s about the same as two droids stacked on top of each other, or an iPad broken in half. Reports have echoed a solid but lightweight construction.
- Custom software can be found in various places, such as the custom calendar and email application we saw in the preview. After some review they look pretty useful and offer some additional functionality that the included Google package does not. For those that use more than just Gmail, the unified inbox is a welcome sight.
- Let’s be honest – there are two main uses for a tablet device: web surfing and playing videos. In addition to a great webkit browser, the Galaxy Tab makes playing videos a snap. While native DIVX support has been lacking in previous Android devices, our friends at Sammy have finally given us not only DIVX support, but also support for just about every common video codec under the sun.
The Not So Good
- I was secretly hoping for some sort of dual core powerhouse with the introduction of the Galaxy Tab. Yes, battery life is an issue and a faster processor does not always translate into a snappy experience (e.g., Droid 2), but I am trying to look forward. The current crop of applications offered in the market is geared towards smaller phones with less complex interfaces. As more tablet specific applications begin to emerge, processor demands will likely increase.
- At seven hours of video
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Purchase Your Fascinate Online Tomorrow! |
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Sep 07, 2010 - 8:51 AM - by DougDroid
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Or in stores on September 9th! The entire Galaxy S lineup of phones is almost complete as Verizon's newest addition becomes available this week. The 1Ghz, Android 2.1-powered Samsung Fascinate will cost $200 on-contract after the dreaded $100 mail-in rebate.
But don't just take my word for it, checkout the official press release below:
SAMSUNG FASCINATE™, A GALAXY S™ SMARTPHONE, AVAILABLE TOMORROW ON THE VERIZON WIRELESS NETWORK
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS – Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the Samsung Fascinate™, a Galaxy S™ smartphone exclusively from Verizon, will be available online on Sept. 8 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Sept. 9 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
Powered by Android 2.1™, the Fascinate refines customers' social networking experiences with its Super AMOLED™ Screen Technology, advanced touch screen capabilities, Samsung 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor, and virtual QWERTY keyboard featuring SWYPE technology. Additionally, the Fascinate comes pre-loaded with Amazon's Kindle for Android app, and it boasts an array of accessories, including:
· Charging Cradle – Doubles as a phone charger and includes a micro USB wall adapter so customers can view movies, display digital photos, and listen to music. It can also be used as a desktop speakerphone to make hands-free calls, and it comes preloaded with the Samsung "Desk Home" application, which allows customers to switch brightness levels from day to night and provides one-touch access to Samsung Widgets and Bing Voice Search. The charging cradle is available for $29.99.
· Car Dock – Attachable to the windshield or dashboard, the car dock displays turn-by-turn GPS navigation instructions, rotates freely between landscape and portrait modes, and features a preloaded Samsung "Car Home" application, giving customers access to everything the "Desk Home" app can do while on the go. The car dock is available for $39.99.
· Backup Battery Charging System – Includes a 1500 mAH battery, battery charger and Y-cable for charging a phone and spare battery simultaneously. It is available for $39.99.
Pricing and Plan Information
Verizon Wireless customers who purchase the Samsung Fascinate will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Samsung Fascinate customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan (beginning at $39.99 monthly access) and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan (beginning at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access). For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to Cell Phones, Cell Phone Plans, 3G Smartphones, the Best Cell Phone Service - Verizon Wireless.
[Gizmodo]
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