New HTC device with 1080p display and Adreno 320 GPU confirmed by the benchmark

In the last hours of the alleged indiscretions on the new HTC output devices have proliferated at a rapid pace. To complete the picture of the three new devices of which we have heard in recent hours, contributes to a new device, also revealed by the benchmark GLBenchmark. The information can be derived from the benchmark refer to a terminal characterized by a display with 1080p and the SoC Qualcomm system that integrates the new GPU Adreno 320 . The telephone operator that could initiate the distribution of the terminal is Verizon, while the model name is  HTC6435.

The data confirmed unequivocally by the benchmark refer to the presence of:

• MSM8960 CPU, 1.5 GHz
• Adreno 320 GPU
• Display with a resolution of 1794 x 1080 pixels
• Android 4.0.4

The MSM8960 CPU is the same integrated current HTC One S, but the hardware platform of the new smartphone would differ from that of HTC One S by integrating the new Adreno 320 GPU.

The hypothesis that in the past few hours have been made ​​about the exact nature of this device have been varied: new tablet, super smartphone or expected HTC 'phablet "already become the subject of rumors in recent months .

Waiting to know some more details about it, we can only welcome the new "wave" of rumor and speculation about the new device of the Taiwan based company, who apparently is preparing to renew the library to meet the challenging second half of this year. We recall briefly the alleged new device, which currently include:

• HTC Proto. Average low-end smartphone
• HTC Vertex Tegra 3 tablet
• HTC PM63100 1.7 GH z  Tegra 3 smartphone

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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean uses three different layouts for different tablet sizes and smartphones

Jelly Bean continues to give us surprises. If you thought you know everything here is that after the new Recovery Journal, now comes the third official custom Ui. It really is not a "novelty in the strict sense" because this UI is that we find on the Nexus 7. Jelly Bean will use different layouts for different tablet sizes. A Google spokesperson confirmed that 10-inch tablets will retain their landscape orientation and bottom-right notification setup even after the 4.1 upgrade. So, yes, the way Jelly Bean looks on a tablet will depend on the tablet's size; the OS adapts itself to the device in order to deliver (what Google sees as) the optimal user experience for that particular screen size.

• Jelly Bean smartphone interface (Galaxy Nexus)
• Jelly Bean Interface Tablet 7 (Nexus 7 and others)
• Jelly Bean Interface Tablet 10 (similar to the current ICS Tablet)

But what changed between these interfaces? Mostly we find a different handling of the notification. Below an image that sums up the 3 different options:

As we can see while the smartphone and tablet UI is pretty much the same course with ICS use on the innovations introduced by Jelly Bean, about 7 inches Tablet new UI are created specifically to take advantage of this type of screen. Notifications are sliding downward, do not occupy the entire screen and do not get to the bottom while keeping the style of the smartphone version.

The differences do not end here of course. The same home Launcher, is different in the three versions. Smartphone in fact will have the classic layout that we saw on ICS, the same thing about 10inch  Tablet, but 7 inch version will be a mix of tablet and smartphone:

Although the Nexus 7 can not turn it horizontal and have an interface similar to smartphones, we find a greater number of icons in the bottom bar, many more lines in the home to accommodate more items and buttons on screen identical to smartphones.

A change are also the applications. Gmail for example on the smartphone does not display double column, while both of 7 inch and 10 inch Tablets 10 Jelly Bean will use divided interface:

As we see the Nexus 7 shows GMail as the Tablet 10 inch creating a real merge between the two interfaces and offering in fact a new one.

The question is if this is really confusing?It's a legitimate questions because two separate interfaces for smartphones and Tablet may already be more than sufficient for all needs. Apparently Google is focusing on segment 7 inches and wants to offer a user experience better than the one apparently you can not get with the classic 10-inch tablet interface.

As we know, changing the dpi of the system, you can see the different interfaces on their devices and smartphones to date are set to 320 dpi to 160 while the Tablet. This new interface should appear around 220 dpi, offering a real mix of the two previous alternatives.Of course it only with Jelly Bean.

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Jelly Bean is coming - What Android devices will be updated?

We waited only the release of source code in order to definitively welcome to Android Jelly Bean. In a few days will begin on Roll Out the Nexus range that will see the first new Android distribution. Then comes the turn of the community that is already working to update the device with the highest number of Cyanogen and AOKP Team in the lead, followed by Team MIUI. So will be the turn of the producers that will update some of the devices to the latest version. It will take time, both unofficial ROMs to see fully functional, is to see the first update from the houses. In light of this, what are the devices that will see the Android update officially Jelly bean?

Pending official data, however, we can begin to make an initial count of those present. The list is obviously a work in progress and will be gradually updated with official information from producers with dates and more precise. In theory, all devices that support ICS Jelly Bean but it will be like?

HTC:

Very likely:

• HTC One X
• HTC One S

Probable:

• HTC One V
• HTC Desire C
• HTC Evo 3D

Difficult:

• Sensation range (between difficult development because of Sense, RAM is not excessively high and disclaimers may not be updated. Could save a couple of devices, but when we see it more as difficult as possible)
• Flyer
• All previous models 2011 (awaiting info for Desire S, Incredible S)

SAMSUNG:

Very likely:

• Galaxy S3
• Galaxy Tab 10.1 (2)
• Galaxy Tab 7 (2)
• Galaxy Notes (why here? Has HD screen, better processor of S2, less than 6 months of life in the market)

Probable:

• Galaxy S2
• Range Tablet 2011

Difficult:

• All medium and low-end models that will come out soon

MOTOROLA:

Very likely:

• Razr
• Razr Maxx
• Xoom (safe at least in America)

Probable:

• Xoom 2
• Xoom 2 Media Edition

Difficult:

• All medium and low-end models also come out soon

LG:

Very likely:

• Optimus 4X HD

Probable:

• Optimus 3D Max
• Optimus L7
• Optimus L5

Difficult:

• Optimus L3
• Optimus Dual
• Optimus 3D
• Optimus Black
• Optimus Pad
• All previous mid and low devices

ASUS:

Very likely:

• Prime TF201
• TF300
• TF700 Infinity
• Padfone

Probable:

• TF101

SONY:

Very likely:

• Xperia S
• Xperia P
• Xperia U
• Xperia Sun
• (In general, range 2012)

Probable:

• Tablet S

Difficult:

• Xperia range 2011

HUAWEI:

Very likely:

• Ascend P1
• Ascend D1
• Ascend D Quad
• MediaPad 10 FHD

Difficult:

• MediaPad 7
• Product Range 2011

ACER:

Very likely:

• Liquid Glow
• Mobile Cloud
• A510
• A700
• A200

Probable:

• A500
• A100

Difficult:

• 2011 Product Range 

PANASONIC:

Very likely:

• Eluga
• Eluga Power

Difficult:

• 2011 Product Range 

ARCHOS:

Very likely:

• G9 Turbo Range

Probable:

• Normal G9 range

Difficult:

• Range of products outside the G9 came out in 2011

These are the main products and the odds of being updated. The most likely have updates more or less certain that, in the absence of official communications, can only be imagined.Difficult, however, think that these products are upgraded, there would be no real excuse.The devices are likely to support the full Jelly Bean, but that due to personalization, price ranges and corporate policies could be set aside. I of course have remained difficult to think with Android 4.1.

Remains the resource of the community that will support a huge number of devices that do not officially pass to Android Jelly Bean!

Amazon Kindle Fire 2 already in production at Quanta, on sale from August 7

Even Amazon is almost time to unveil the second generation of its Kindle Fire, author of many rumors and speculation in recent months, after the announcement of the Nexus 7 moved the waters a bit for everyone, including Apple, which should unofficially become part of this market segment with an alleged iPad Mini . This time, however, is the China Times to know it a bit longer, according to Chinese newspaper Amazon is preparing 2 million Kindle Fire 2 Fire commissioned at the factories of Quanta Computer to be ship by August 7.

The presentation would be anticipated at the end of the current month in line with the latest rumors, while for the first news about the specifics of the tablet whole still remains under strict confidence to the exclusion of material that seems to be formed from plastic and metal for the body , manufactured by LG and display panels provided by TPK even though the diagonal has been revealed is adopted presumed expected size not too different from those of the Nexus 7.

This autumn will be very interesting for the tablet market with a real price war with high-performance products but also economic.

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Nexus 10 - 16 GB version with Tegra 3 and Jelly Bean for just $ 299

More new information to the Nexus 10, a tablet that we've talked a few days ago and now back again to the fore with a new rumor even more detailed. Although the 7-inch model is on everyone's lips at the moment, there are many users who would prefer a solution of 10 inches. The Nexus 10 so it should please all further widening the range Nexus. In terms of technical features is called Tegra processor 3 as the 7-inch model and Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system.

Obviously, the battery will be higher and the size too. The display should be a 10.1-inch IPS always with HD resolution. No 3G connectivity and a price which starts from $ 299 for the 16GB version up to $ 349 for the 32GB version.

A product that could get very interesting n fall, around November, to coincide with the launch of the fourth Nexus range of smartphones. The manufacturer is not known yet, but Asus, Samsung and Motorola are definitely at the forefront of the development of a product 10-inch Nexus.

Nokia warns Google : Nexus 7 violates our patents

The Nexus 7 has been a major news of the recent Google I / O and has the credentials to establish itself in the tablet market thanks to the excellent relationship between price and performance. The approach of the Nexus 7 to market, however, may be not without some difficulty. Suggesting that fact is Nokia  that has already denounced  the violation of certain patents owned by Google and Asus in the realization of the tablet .

As is known, the Finnish Company for some time is leveraging its substantial fleet patents,  trying to exploit them commercially licencing them. The Nexus 7 seems to be a fertile ground for Nokia to continue to pursue this strategy.

The patents that Nokia highlights the breach relate WiFi technology integrated into the Nexus 7. ​​According to the Finnish company, nor Google, nor Asus would have required a license to use the technology subject to patents . A Nokia spokesman as saying about it:

Nokia has more than 40 licensees, especially as regards its portfolio of patents relating to the essential standards, including the majority of manufacturers of mobile devices. Neither Google nor Asus have obtained the license of our patent portfolio

The alleged infringement of patents, the Finnish house seems determined not to remedy in the courts, as other competitors have been shown to do, but trying to make arrangements for the licensing of technologies have become matters of contention:

Companies that have not yet been licensed for use of patents on essential standards should simply contact us and sign a license

At the time neither Google, nor have Asus commented the Nokia claims obviously busy trying to make cash.

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Lenovo introduces LePad A2107 the first dual-sim tablet in the world

Lenovo is preparing to launch the first tablet in the world with dual sim support. While all manufacturers aim to design increasingly thin or record performance,Lenovo LePad A2107 seeks to stand out thanks to this feature, although the product does not shine in their technical course, many may find the dual-sim a valid reason for purchasing this tablet.

The data sheet puts us in front of a product no doubt of the medium-low, which probably will never see on our market but which could still be a start to bring the standard dual-sim also to other producers.

• 7-inch display 1024 x 600.
• 1 Ghz MTK6575 Processor.
• Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
• 1 GB RAM.
• 16GB of internal memory.
• MicroSD expansion slot.
• Rear camera and front face 3 MPXl VGA camera.
• Wi-Fi, 3G, dual-sim.
• 3550 mAh battery.

With a thickness of about 11.6 mm, this tablet will also be appreciated in terms of weight and size, returning fully in the standard and providing a range of up to 10 hours. The sale is scheduled for now only in China since Jun-18 near a price yet to be defined.

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Andy Rubin - 900 000 Android smart phones and tablets are activated each day

Andy Rubin  has published an interesting new post on the night, on his future in Google , officially denying the rumors that pointed to his abandonment of the search giant.

Meanwhile Andy took the opportunity to announce a new record clocked by Android . Now the devices with the system turned on each day are well over 900 000.

It's easy to imagine how this figure is expected to grow during the summer, especially if Google will release a real tablet Nexus in partnership with Asus , which will be even more to shake up the mobile market.

Last February, they stood on the activations 850,000 units per day, but thanks to the new output device and the recent Samsung Galaxy  S3 , we can expect a steady growth through 2012.

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Here comes the first official confirmation by Asus - The first Nexus Tablet output by the end of June 2012

During Computex 2012 news comes from a official Asus representative who has confirmed that the presentation of cheap nexus tablet with a collaboration with Google will be out by the end of this month. The timing is perfectly integrated with the Google I / O 2012 to be held during the days of 27/28 this month. The expectation is that you can get your hands on the first Nexus Tablet rapidly during the Google I / O 2012 where a device is traditionally given to the participants.

The goal of achieving a high performance tablet, but the cost seems to be just around the corner. As mentioned in previous rumors Kai will use the platform to take advantage of Nvidia   Tegra SoC 3 to 1.3 GHz clock and DDR2 ram cheap for a device that seems certain to mount a 7-inch panel. This will allow you to enter the market as a device that repeatedly anticipated not to exceed $ 200, competing in the price range of Amazon's Kindle, but features much better performance.

A major move that could change the balance in this segment where until now Android Tablets not had much luck, thanks primarily to the quality / price average and has never fully convinced users to jump to android tablet boat.

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Rumor - Nexus Tablet with Google Android Jelly Bean and quad core processor coming soon!!!

Through a source considered reliable by TechnoBuffalo, new details emerge about the next tablet that Google should put forward a few weeks at the Google I/O 2012. Although the name remains a mystery, the source confirmed that Asus will to achieve it and that will be used as a tribute to its hardware next Google I/O scheduled from June 27, in time for the first deliveries scheduled from early of July.

Another pleasant surprise is also about the next Android distribution, Jelly Bean for now.The source says that not only will be announced at the end of next month but right on the edge of the first commercialized tablet signed by Google and Asus, and then several months in anticipation of the usual expectations that separate a new Android distribution of the official announcement (late fall or early winter months for the issue).

But the rumors do not end here because you go even on the hardware department of the alleged Nexus Tab which would see the adoption of the famous quad-core chip at a price within the $199 , confirming the previous rumors of a platform by aggressively priced but very performance and ready to invade the market with 600,000 pieces for the month of June .

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Asus and Google ready to launch 600,000 tablets in June?

It seems that it won't to long till the launch of Google's own tablet according to the latest rumors.Google and its partner Asus now seems are almost ready to launch on the market its first tablet with the Google Experience and presumably with a diagonal 7 inches to enter into direct competition with the Kindle Fire . The rumors and speculation are that the initial 600,000 units of the alleged Nexus tablet will be ready to be released in the market in July.

The information still comes from sources inside the production chain also would say that hardware changes made ​​in recent weeks, unfortunately, without going into details.Confirmations and denials arrive in about a month, even when we know more about the latest speculations of Android 5.0 .

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Larry Page - Google is focused on low-end market for its Tablets

During the report on the financial results of the giant Mountain view with respect to Q1 2012, we have seen several statements that leave understood the policies for growth and development of which Google is aiming to gain market share in an industry where the overwhelming power of Apple is quite evident. For some 'time chasing rumors and speculation about a Nexus Tablet coming soon, which will happen soon with insistent rumors about the nature of the same low cost and a price that, if confirmed, would be less than  $200.

Google CEO Larry Page has released an interesting statement which we quote translated:

"There has been considerable success in the field of low-end Tablet with Android.Perhaps not everyone will have a version of Google Android to full functionality, but we believe that the low-end segment of the market will enjoy a great success, with significant growth nele sales of low-cost tablet. It 's definitely an area we think is important and on which we are very focused. "

A statement leading to suspicion of the intentions on the future of Google Android Tablet and seem to confirm the rumors about low cost branded device probably Nexus. We just have to wait and see but we are fairly certain that a well-built Tablet Google and that costs under $200 could really shake up a market on the front Tab Android has never wowed users and price performance. If Ice Cream Sandwich has improved performance and stability, we just have to wait for the answer with Google Nexus Tablet.

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The first Google tablet is expected to hit the market in July

The first raid of Google on the tablet market will be made in July. The team at Mountain View is currently engaged in bringing the price below the threshold of $ 249, as already collaborating with AsusTek Computer in the implementation of the 7-inch model with Nvidia Tegra 3, only Wi-Fi connectivity and Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

According to latest estimates, the price had already been wandering between $ 199 and $ 149 in order to diminish competition from Amazon with the Kindle Fire the Nook Color and an alleged iPad Mini always display about 7 inches which is rumored could be presented at the next Apple  conference in June (probably just rumor).

Other sources have reported instead the reasons for the delay in the commercialization of the first tablet of Google, the adoption of the next version of Android, the Jelly Bean of which we still know little or nothing and we'll see that maybe, just next to the Google I / O. It would, however unlikely such a solution since the project was entirely developed on Android 4.0 and to adapt and optimize the hardware to a new Android version (Jelly Bean)would take more time. 

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Motorola XOOM WiFi Receiving Android 4.0.4 Build IMM76 – Quicker Screen Rotation, New Lock Settings, and Many More

As mentioned in recent days, Motorola seems to have confirmed a new update for your Tablet Xoom version of Wi-Fi plan, regarded as a Tablet Google Experience. Although not yet available for download, the new update will deploy Android to version 4.0.4 with build number IMM76 also include some important news that will bring better screen rotation, a new approach to immediately block the display of the improvements camera, enhancements for Microsoft Exchange and greater overall stability. 

We do not have a date of expected release, but with notes like this floating around, we can imagine that it won’t be too much longer

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Android Jelly Bean 5.0 due to be released in Q3 2012?

Most devices Android is still yet to Android Gingerbread , and perhaps only in the future will benefit from the ' Ice Cream Sandwich to update.

While using a reliable but anonymous source DigiTimes , which many times has revealed many months before dell'ufficializzazione truthful information, Google would be planning to rollout Android Jelly Bean already for Q3 of this year , or for the second half of 2012 .

All this, according to DigiTimes, would lead to an even more fragmented operating system, since, for now, only 2% of the devices can boast compatibility with Ice Cream Sandwich.

Jelly Bean is a system which is still shrouded in mystery, with very little information in his suite, except for a possible integrated chrome interface style that adapts specifically to the tablet.

It 's also possible that this version is again dedicated to devices with more than 7 inches diagonally, but for now we have not enough information.

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