Ultraman kitchen timer saves the bacon

Moms might turn into Godzillas whenever they potter about in the kitchen, only to realize that they have left the turkey in the oven for way too long simply because they have a thousand and one other things to attend to around the home. Now, the turkey could have been saved (and inadvertently, the Godzilla side of mom would not have surfaced) if you had bought her the Ultraman kitchen timer for Christmas. Japanese toy manufacturers Kotobukiya have announced the Ultraman Warning Light Kitchen Timer, where it was specially designed after Ultraman's warning light that is worn on his chest.

Ubergizmo, Ultraman kitchen timer saves the bacon

London BlackBerry 10 phone image leaked

RIM's BlackBerry 10 is going to be what makes or breaks the company this year, and while it won't be released any time soon, the first image of what appears to be a BlackBerry 10 phone, the London, has found its way online thanks to the folks over at CrackBerry. The phone looks nothing like the previously leaked photograph; this time it features rounded corners instead of sharp edges. Not a lot of details were revealed in the slide, but according to RIM, the London should have a “dramatic shift in UI experience”, have exceptional power & efficiency, and will be the ultimate communication device.

Ubergizmo, London BlackBerry 10 phone image leaked

German court upholds Samsung tablet ban

It seems that things are not going too well for Samsung – in Germany, at least, where the European Union just announced whether it would look further into Samsung's tablet devices, and investigate as to whether the South Korean conglomerate was trying to hinder competitors in an illegal manner, not to mention having a German court uphold its ruling to block sales of select tablet models from Samsung.

Ubergizmo, German court upholds Samsung tablet ban

NEC MEDIAS ES N-05D is a Japan only handset with killer specs

We have yet another case of Android smartphone goodness, which is bound only for the Japanese market, folks. Meet the NEC MEDIAS ES N-05D - an ultra thin, waterproof Android handset, headed for NTT Docomo. The Android 2.3.6 Gingebread device features a Snapdragon S3 chipset with two Scorpion cores, clocked at 1.5GHz. A gig of RAM and 4GB of built-in memory are on board, along with a microSD card slot. A 4.3" LCD display with HD (1280 x 720 pixels) resolution and an 8.1MP CMOS camera are also part of the impressive specs.


GSM Arena, NEC MEDIAS ES N-05D is a Japan only handset with killer specs

Immobilizer Phone Stun Gun

I am not quite sure what you would make of this Nokia-like knockoff, but it is definitely worth carrying around if you tend to work late into the night, and have no one to escort you to your car or home. After all, it is always better to be safe than sorry, and carrying a pepper spray in your hand while you walk will definitely raise the alert level of anyone who intends to cause you harm – but if you were to tote around a phone in your hand, you might be able to turn the tables on your attackers – especially when the Immobilizer Phone Stun Gun is disguised as a phone.

Ubergizmo, Immobilizer Phone Stun Gun

Nerf gun gets the steampunk treatment

Steampunk fans out there, how about adding another steampunk inspired Nerf gun to your collection. A while back we reported on a steampunk inspired Nerf gun, but if that was a little too big or too pricey for your taste, how about checking out a smaller and more affordable steampunk Nerf gun instead? . Nerf gun enthusiasts out there might recognize this particular model as the Maverick N Strike, but as you can see, it has been given a new coat of paint which supposedly is the "Victorian Apocalyptic" edition.

Ubergizmo, Nerf gun gets the steampunk treatment

Panasonic introduces TS4, TS20 rugged compact cameras

Earlier today we reported on Panasonic's new Lumix ZS20 compact camera, well if you thought that was all there is, you were wrong. Adding to their list of compact cameras, Panasonic also unveiled the TS4 and the TS20, both of which have been designed for rugged use, with the former (pictured above) aimed at users with more demanding needs, while the latter is being aimed at the more entry-level crowd who might appreciate some ruggedness from their compact cameras. According to Panasonic, the TS4 is able to withstand water depths of up to 40 feet, drops of up to 6.6 feet, most dust and temperatures down to 14F.


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Galaxy Nexus benchmarked with possible OMAP4470, may get a decent upgrade in the graphic

This one is certainly far from confirmed, but it seems that there is a new model of Galaxy Nexus being tested in the wild which may have a fancy new updated CPU. At least, that's what some new benchmarks would have you believe. The benchmarks come from NenaMark, which is a benchmarking app available in the Android Market. As you can see in the device log, there are a number of Galaxy Nexus devices listed, and most are quite obviously the standard Nexus although most have custom kernels and overclocked CPUs. The standout is the device at the top, which is the only one listed as having the PowerVR SGX 544 GPU.

2DayBlog.com, Galaxy Nexus benchmarked with possible OMAP4470, may get a decent upgrade in the graphic

World’s first server with total liquid submersion cooling technology is now available from Boston Ltd. in the UK

The LSS 200 can reduce data centre cooling costs by 80% or more and deliver a 40% or more decrease in overall electricity costsLondon, UK – 31st January, 2012 – Boston Limited announced today the UK availability of the world’s first patented server with total liquid submersion technology - the LSS 200. By regulating server temperature more effectively than any existing server, the LSS 200 reduces power consumption and costs, maximises floor space and decreases a data centres’ carbon footprint.

Press Release Distribution, World’s first server with total liquid submersion cooling technology is now available from Boston Ltd. in the UK

Qualcomm's MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 benchmarks pop up online

Someone in Qualcomm had slapped a Nenamark 2 on the still-under-development slate from Qualcomm, and surprisingly it produced a score of 54.90.

2DayBlog.com, Qualcomm's MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 benchmarks pop up online

Record Number of Exhibitors and Visitors for Data Centre World 2012

Over 140 data centre vendors, resellers and equipment suppliers to showcase solutions between 29th February and 1st March 2012January 31st 2012, London – A record number of exhibitors will attend the fifth annual Data Centre World exhibition and conference, taking place at London Olympia between 29th February and 1st March 2012. Data Centre World is the UK’s largest and fastest growing exhibition for data centre managers, professionals, distributors and channel partners. Now in its fifth year, the event is set to surpass last year’s record attendance of 2,541 visitors.

Press Release Distribution, Record Number of Exhibitors and Visitors for Data Centre World 2012

ASUS ZENBOOK UX31E-RY256S 13.3-inch Notebook

ASUS is preparing to release another 13.3-inch notebook called the ZENBOOK UX31E-RY256S. The system will feature a 13.3-inch 1600 x 900 LCD display, a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-2467M processor, an Intel QS67 Express Chipset, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 256GB SSD, an SD card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a USB 3.0 port, a mini-HDMI port and run on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The ZENBOOK UX31E-RY256S will hit the market on February 3rd for 109,800 Yen (about $1,438).

TechFresh, ASUS ZENBOOK UX31E-RY256S 13.3-inch Notebook

Samsung Epic 2 SPH-D705 finally coming to Sprint?

Remember that rumored Samsung Epic 2, which was supposed to arrive at Sprint in the third quarter of 2011. The handset still hasn't been officially announced, but it looks like it may be soon. The Epic 2 (model number SPH-D705) has recently appeared on CelleBrite's system (which is used by Sprint to transfer phone data).


Unwired View, Samsung Epic 2 SPH-D705 finally coming to Sprint?

Upgraded Galaxy Nexus spotted in benchmarks?

Benchmark websites like NenaMark are great places to discover new, unannounced devices and this week it looks like we've got an upgraded version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. According to reports online, the phone was spotted on NenaMark's benchmark listings; however instead of the TI OMAP 4460 with a PowerVR SGX 540 GPU found in the current Galaxy Nexus, it was listed as packing a PowerVR SGX 544 GPU - one that is found in the TI OMAP 4470 processor.

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Porsche 911 Turbo caught out and about again

We've driven the new 991-series Porsche 911, and now the next chapter of the new 911 story – the 2013 Turbo – has been caught proving itself in the wintertide climate.

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Next Land Rover showing up pixel by pixel

Our spy photographers have snagged a few fresh images of the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover as engineers put the SUV through its paces during a little winter testing. The prototype looks identical to the bruiser we say playing around on the Nürburgring last year. Details were scarce then and they remain so now, though this batch of photos show the big Rover's interior for the first time.

Autoblog, Next Land Rover showing up pixel by pixel

Android Developers now on Google+

For those looking to get social about development, the Android dev team has just launched their official Google+ page. The new resource is meant as hub for developers to meet and chat with members of the Android team, discuss aspects of coding for Android with other members of the community, and otherwise expand their knowledge of working with Google's mobile platform. There will even be opportunities to join a Hangout with the various people working behind the scenes. As of now, there isn't much to be found on the page, but its future sounds bright (especially if the community gets involved).

Android Phone, Android Developers now on Google+

Nokia Lumia 800 teardown

The good people over at TechRepublic has taken the Nokia Lumia 800 and torn it down – going to show at the same time just how different Nokia's phones have gotten over the years. Of course, while we already do know what kind of specifications the Lumia 800 has, the teardown reveals more information in greater detail, where a 1.4GHz single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) processor runs everything from within, aided by an Adreno 205 GPU. Not only that, 512MB RAM from Elpida is thrown into the mix, while the flash chip used is a 16GB Hynix NAND (H26M52002CKR).

Ubergizmo, Nokia Lumia 800 teardown

Military biomask can treat burned faces

Anyone can tell you that getting burned is no fun at all, and even more if you suffer second and third degree burns – what more, on the face. Well, the military might have a solution in the far off future, targeting a 2017 release date that requires those who have a burned face to wear a mask for several months. Now, this mask not only increases the social acceptance of a burn victim in public, it also comes with sensors, actuators and a regenerative elixir inside, where the included stem cells will get to work in order to help your face regrow missing facial tissue.

Ubergizmo, Military biomask can treat burned faces

Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 gets official, will be launched in February

Seen last night in some leaked photos and a video, the Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 has now been officially announced. Samsung has confirmed all the features unveiled yesterday: Android Gingerbread, TouchWiz UI, 4 inch WVGA Super AMOLED display (slightly curved), 1GHz dual-core processor, 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera, and a 1,500 mAh battery. In addition, we now know that the Galaxy S Advance measures 123.2 x 63.0 x 9.69 mm, and comes with HSPA (14.4Mbps), Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, Samsung Hub, Samsung ChatON, 768MB of RAM, and 8GB / 16GB of internal memory.


Unwired View, Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 gets official, will be launched in February

Belle update for S^3 devices coming on February 8?

A while back, Nokia's Twitter account jumped the gun when announcing the release of the Belle update for older Nokia smartphones. Let's hope this time it's for real - Nokia's Vietnamese site announced that Belle is coming on February 8 for the following models: N8, E7, X7, E6, C6-01. Nokia Vietnam's Facebook page confirmed it. However the page on Nokia's site is now gone, while the Facebook post is still up.

We know the Belle update is coming in February, that's the latest info from Nokia.

GSM Arena, Belle update for S^3 devices coming on February 8?

Report: Samsung Galaxy S III unveiling has been delayed

We've been eagerly waiting for the unveiling of the Galaxy S III for quite a while now. Unfortunately, it seems we won't be seeing the phone make its world debut at Mobile World Congress next month. Though reports had originally pegged the phone for an MWC launch, the Verge is citing people in the know that say Samsung has decided to delay the device's launch. According to ‘people familiar with the matter,' Samsung has decided to put off the launch for now. No indication has been given as to when we can expect the phone to be announced, but apparently we're still going to see it before the summertime.

2DayBlog.com, Report: Samsung Galaxy S III unveiling has been delayed

Windows 8 now stable on ARM processors

Multiple sources have reported seeing impressive demos of Windows 8 running on high-profile devices from key manufacturers already and the word is developers are expected to receive a stable build of Windows 8 suitable for ARM architecture come February. "In October of last year, it [Windows 8 on ARM] scared the industry because it was unstable. But what we are seeing now is quite stable," one industry insider told the team at CNET.
"We haven't heard this directly from Microsoft, but we've heard this from the hardware partners that [Microsoft] is working with.

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Car and Driver investigates how motorsports' HANS Device saves lives

It's common for people to consider the head and neck safety device, or HANS device, a millennial item, something developed ten years ago or so. But it was actually conceived after an accident in 1981 and the first prototype was donned in 1986. It sold only sporadically throughout the 90s, but after Dale Earnhardt died in a crash at the 2001 Daytona 500 – coincidentally, of the same injury that lead to the HANS device's creation – it went from oddity to obligation in every major racing series.







Autoblog, Car and Driver investigates how motorsports' HANS Device saves lives

Rémi Gaillard lends speed cameras a human element

Do you love to hate speed cameras. We feel your pain. After all, no technology is foolproof, and we prefer our citations to come straight from a fellow human being. But what if the speed camera had a mind of its own. As in, a real brain inside its head?

Not sure where we're going with this? Allow us to explain. Rémi Gaillard, a French funny man famous for his hilarious YouTube stunts (real-life Mario Kart ring a bell?), decided to play dress-up a full nine months before Halloween. Flashes fire, antics ensue.

We suggest you stick around to the very end, as the exhibition reaches it final, perhaps inevitable, conclusion.



Autoblog, Rémi Gaillard lends speed cameras a human element

BlackBerry 3G+ Playbook in the works?

The BlackBerry PlayBook is dead, long live the BlackBerry PlayBook. Well, here is something interesting that you might want to look into – the BlackBerry 3G+ Playbook, which is not yet announced officially, but rather, there are whispers of this particular tablet based on leaked and rumored information. It does seem as though this particular device is a 3G-enabled version of the BlackBerry PlayBook that is powered by the QNX platform, and instead of calling it a 4G tablet outright, it uses "3G+" because there are mentions of it relying on HSPA+ connectivity.

Ubergizmo, BlackBerry 3G+ Playbook in the works?

Artist uses rust as brush to paint cars

There's a thin line between patina and outright decay, and artist Bo Lundvang seems to understand that threshold all too well. He's created unique pieces of art using massive 40-inch by 20-inch sheetmetal panels wrapped in white vinyl. The artist cuts out the profile of his desired image, removes the negative and allows the metal to endure the elements. Once the panels have reached the appropriate level of patina, Lundvang seals the pieces in several layers of clear coat to prevent further deterioration.

Autoblog, Artist uses rust as brush to paint cars

Intel to buy 190 patents and video codec software from RealNetworks for $120 million

. Intel and RealNetworks announced on Thursday that Intel will purchase video codec software, 190 patents and 170 patent applications from RealNetworks for a total of $120 million. “We believe this agreement enhances our ability to continue to offer richer experiences and innovative solutions to end users across a wide spectrum of devices, including through Ultrabook devices, smartphones and digital media,” said Renee James, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Software and Services Group. The two companies also agreed to work together on future advancements in video codec software.

Boy Genius Report, Intel to buy 190 patents and video codec software from RealNetworks for $120 million

Sony Xperia S Will Feature Anti-Stain Coating and Fast Charging Ability

This phone just continues to get better and better. The Sony Xperia S — which is currently #1 on my “sexiest phone of 2012″ — is proving that it’s not just a 1-trick pony. XperiaBlog has revealed a couple of new, less talked about features being introduced on the device that will help set it apart from the pack. First, it seems the Xperia S will feature a an anti-stain shell.

Android Phone, Sony Xperia S Will Feature Anti-Stain Coating and Fast Charging Ability

Ontario seizes pair of taxi cabs for street racing

Two taxi drivers in Toronto recently found themselves on the wrong side of the law after officers stopped the duo for illegal "stunt driving." The drivers had their Chevrolet Impala taxis impounded and their licenses revoked for seven days after officers busted the two street racing early on the evening of January 25. The Toronto police haven't released any details about what spurred the two to show down on Younge Street, Canada's longest, or the drivers' ages. In addition, their employers are keeping their mouths shut about whether or not the duo will continue to have jobs after their mandatory license suspension lifts in a week.



Autoblog, Ontario seizes pair of taxi cabs for street racing

Samsung Wave Y LeFleur edition on sale for $165

Samsung takes the road less traveled with their Samsung Wave Y LeFleur edition, where this particular handset is not powered by the Android platform, but rather, it will run on Samsung's very own Bada operating system. There were a couple of LeFleur edition handsets that we looked at in the past, and this will clearly take its position with the other two in the big scheme of things.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Wave Y LeFleur edition on sale for $165

The Kurio Android Tablet

With tablets now being built here and there, it can be hard to choose sometimes. There are tablets that are built for adults and there are tablets that are built specifically for kids. And there's the new Kurio Android Tablet that's build for both. The new Kurio Android Tablet from Inspiration Works is designed not just for adults but is also kid-friendly. This tablet comes with a protective casing that keeps it safe from the unpredictable hands of kids when they are using it.

Gadget.com, The Kurio Android Tablet

Droid RAZR MAXX Announced

. Verizon announced a new DROID RAZR that is available on January 26th. I have often commented that I wished manufacturers would stop with the thin obsession, and focus on battery life, and they finally listened to me. OK, so probably not to me, but still, I like this change.
The RAZR MAXX is only 8.99 mm thick vs. its thin cousin the RAZR at 7.1mm. But for that modest 1.89 mm you go from a 1780 mAh battery to a 3200 mAh battery. They claim you will get more than 21 hours straight on a single charge, and this is a 4G LTE phone.

The Gadgeteer, Droid RAZR MAXX Announced

Leaked Verizon MAP reveals discounted DROID 4, Droid RAZR and Droid Bionic

We know that on-screen keyboards are not for everyone as some prefer the feeling of tactile feedback and the joy of pressing actual physical keys. Well if you're in the market for a Android smartphone with 4G LTE support and a physical keyboard, you could have been eyeing the upcoming Motorola DROID 4 Android QWERTY keyboard slider smartphone that was unveiled during CES 2012. While the device has yet to receive a specific release date, thanks to what appears to be a leaked Verizon MAP (minimum advertised price), the device (amongst others) could be seeing a price drop even before it has been released.

Ubergizmo, Leaked Verizon MAP reveals discounted DROID 4, Droid RAZR and Droid Bionic

Verizon refreshes HTC Rezound support documentation, update coming soon

Verizon has posted the changelog for a future update to the HTC Rezound, one which should not be mistaken with the Beats Audio handset’s eventual upgrade to Android 4.0. The over-the-air update brings the Rezound’s software to version 2.01.605.11 appears to be primarily a maintenance release focused on cleaning up bugs and tweaking performance, but will be appreciated by owners of the HTC smartphone nonetheless. Changes coming soon to a Rezound near you include an updated signal strength meter, a fix for a WiFi-related screen timeout bug, and enhanced audio quality during phone calls.

Android Phone, Verizon refreshes HTC Rezound support documentation, update coming soon

Asus Transformer Prime bootloader unlock tool landing in February

. Asus recently confirmed on Twitter that an official tool for unlocking the bootloader on the Transformer Prime will be made available in February. The company didn't give an exact date for when the tool would be released, but the good news is Transformer Prime owners have just a few weeks to wait until they can unlock the bootloader on the quad-core tablet. Asus originally promised that the tool would be made available after upset customers lashed out in January. An unlocked bootloader allows Android users to install custom ROMs and kernels, but it does come with several consequences.

Boy Genius Report, Asus Transformer Prime bootloader unlock tool landing in February

Pentax Optio VS20 Compact Super Zoom Camera

Pentax has unveiled another compact super zoom camera to its range called the Optio VS20. The camera sports a 16MP CCD image sensor, a 20x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 460k dots LCD screen, a 16MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot and 720p HD video recording capabilities (30fps). The Optio VS20 will start shipping next month for $249.95 in noble black and brilliant white color options.

TechFresh, Pentax Optio VS20 Compact Super Zoom Camera

Apple appeals ITC's ruling in HTC patent case

. Apple recently filed to appeal a December 19th ITC ruling that found HTC was infringing on just one of Apple's patents. Patent expert Florian Muller of FOSS Patents said that Apple filed for the appeal on December 29th, and that it is likely Apple wants a more favorable ruling on the original case that includes a judgement on whether or not HTC is infringing on a real-time API patent. “It's clear that Apple's appeal of the ITC ruling at least aims to broaden the scope of the import ban by including the '263 patent,” Muller explained.

Boy Genius Report, Apple appeals ITC's ruling in HTC patent case

AT&T HTC Titan II to cost $200 and be launched on March 18. Sony Crystal tablet also coming soon?

Earlier this month, when AT&T officially announced the HTC Titan II, it didn't say when exactly the handset would be available for purchase. Now BGR is reporting that the Titan II will probably be released by AT&T on March 18 for $199.99 on contract. The new smartphone features Windows Phone Mango, LTE connectivity, a 4.7 inch WVGA display, 1.5GHz single-core processor, and an impressive (at least theoretically) 16MP rear camera with wide-angle lens.

Unwired View, AT&T HTC Titan II to cost $200 and be launched on March 18. Sony Crystal tablet also coming soon?

Popar Books make reading more interactive with augmented reality

When I was a wee lad and asked my parents whether I could have the latest toys to play with, they gave me a sheet of blank paper and asked me to write a story or draw something, exercising my imagination in the process. Well, that had its benefits, but kids these days have less thinking to do, since their imagination gets far less exercise as adults figure out what kids want instead. Case in point, the Popar Books from Popar Toys that rely on Augmented Reality (AR) technology in order to develop an immersive learning experience which will enable its users to actually see such books come to life.

Ubergizmo, Popar Books make reading more interactive with augmented reality

Monaco 3.1 AMP Extreme Charge Car Power Adapter Review

Extreme is right.  The Monaco Extreme Charge Car Power Adapter, simply put, is the best money you're going to spend for car charger.  And you're not going to spend that much. WirelessGround sent one of these chargers to The Gadgeteer for review, and you'll find that their price of $14.95 isn't going to break the bank. You can pay more and you will do worse.

If you're anything like me, you're running low on juice for ALL of your electronics.  You see, I'm not a nerd, I don't even play one on TV.  But I love them.  I love nerds, geeks, smarty pants…whatever you want to call them.


The Gadgeteer, Monaco 3.1 AMP Extreme Charge Car Power Adapter Review

New Sprint End Of Life listing leaked

Want to know which devices have reached End Of Life status on Sprint's network. A recently leaked listing gives us the answers to which devices we'll be saying farewell to this month and next. In case you're unfamiliar with what a device's end of life (EOL) is, it's when carriers stop putting them up for sale to make room for newer devices. While people who own EOL devices can still get them fixed or replaced (at least while stocks last), other people who want to buy them won't be able to from the carrier.

Ubergizmo, New Sprint End Of Life listing leaked

Econsultancy announces agenda and keynotes for Digital Cream Dubai on February 21st

Dubai, 25 January 2012 – Econsultancy, the global leading source of independent advice and insight on best practice digital marketing and e-commerce, today announces that their Digital Cream Dubai event, on 21st February 2012 will bring together 140 senior digital marketers and features two keynotes.The event features 12 independently moderated round tables covering a range of digital marketing disciplines including user experience, email, social media, e-commerce and mobile marketing.

Press Release Distribution, Econsultancy announces agenda and keynotes for Digital Cream Dubai on February 21st

EDP enlist Foehn to make the right call on business communication

~New telephone systems estimated to save EDP £17,000~London, England – 25 January 2012:  Managed communications provider, Foehn is working with EDP PLC, a supplier of advanced technology software solutions, to simplify and improve its communications network.

Press Release Distribution, EDP enlist Foehn to make the right call on business communication

Scosche CellControl Prevents Drivers from Calling and Texting

It has been very alarming that many drivers remain stubborn as they continue to text or take calls on their smartphones while driving, which puts them–as well as their passengers and pedestrians–at risk of injury by accident. This makes this gadget by Scosche a necessity for drivers who prefer to practice safe driving despite the tempting messages and calls received. The CellControl is plugged into their vehicle's OBD-II interface, a port commonly seen in cars manufactured after 1996, and pairs its app on the driver's smartphone.

Gadget.com, Scosche CellControl Prevents Drivers from Calling and Texting

HTC EVO View 4G joins EVO 4G on Sprint ‘End of Life' list

Sprint has updated their “Expected Upcoming EOL” list to include two members of the EVO family. These end-of-life lists are subject to change (as stated in the above image) and definitely do. This is at least the third time the HTC EVO 4G has appeared on the list, and until the phone is pulled from Sprint’s stock we can’t say it will be the last. Making a new appearance is Sprint’s version of the HTC Flyer, the HTC EVO View 4G.

Android Phone, HTC EVO View 4G joins EVO 4G on Sprint ‘End of Life' list

Latest Transformer Prime OTA Rooted

With new updates to devices often comes a breakage in any existing root method. Such was the case with the Transformer Prime but someone has posted what looks to be a pretty safe method after a rocky start. You might want to read through the full thread (7 pages as of the time of this writing) to make sure you're in-the-know about any hiccups that may impede your progress. You can find full download links and instructions at the link ahead.

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Huawei Honor now comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (but only in China)

Back in December, Huawei offered a "demo" version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for its Honor smartphone, allowing users to dream about a full version. Now the handset has been officially launched with Android ICS on board - although on in China (via China Unicom). Of course, this means that if you've already bought the Honor with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, an update to Ice Cream Sandwich should be available for your device soon.


Unwired View, Huawei Honor now comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (but only in China)