You can say a lot of things about Nokia, but you can’t really say that it ever runs out of ceative ideas. Enter Nokia Hello, which strives to make it easier if you’re trying to talk to someone who speaks a different language than you.
SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: February 3, 2012
February 3, 2012 Updated at 11:59 pm
Another week has come to a close, but not before we had a chance to catch up on the big news of the day, like this one – the Android@Home prototype as an entertainment device for the home. In addition, the Windows Phone Marketplace has just launched in five new countries.
Android Overload: LG Optimus LTE headed to TELUS, KISS Angry Birds, and more
February 3, 2012 Updated at 11:50 pm
How was that for a relatively calm week in Android news? Despite a last minute scare the Google might be stripping of Galaxy Nexus of its Nexus-given rights (thankfully there was another explanation), we managed to make it through without too much drama.
Custom ROM Friday: Builds For Galaxy Nexus, DROID 3, And HTC Rezound
February 3, 2012 Updated at 11:45 pm
After last week’s return of Custom ROM Friday, we could see that folks sure did miss it. So this week, we bring you a few ROMs that should tie you over until next week.
Samsung Galaxy S Advance receives early hands-on preview
February 3, 2012 Updated at 11:00 pm
The Samsung Galaxy S Advance was announced on Monday , and not even a week later the device has shown up in Vietnam and received a hands-on from Mai Nguyen . The handset reportedly features a design that is a combination of the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Nexus , complete with a curved display.
Google Issues Statement Regarding CDMA Nexus Devices
February 3, 2012 Updated at 10:21 pm
We reached out to Google to see if we could get some clarification or reasoning as to why CDMA devices would no longer be “supported” as developer devices and they responded. Dan Morril, an Android engineer who you may be familiar with, provided an explanation at this Google Group’s page : Hello! This is a quick clarification about support for CDMA devices.
Super Bowl 2012 Photo Contest: Show Us Your Game Face Using Camera ZOOM FX
February 3, 2012 Updated at 10:13 pm
Updated: Your Verizon Galaxy Nexus almost lost its Nexus
February 3, 2012 Updated at 9:53 pm
Updated . The Verizon Galaxy Nexus LTE handset is reportedly no longer a Google-supported developer phone , which could have software update implications.
How Apple conceived the iPhone
February 3, 2012 Updated at 9:25 pm
The original iPhone, 2007. Here’s a good primer on how Apple’s initial product design and conception works.
Galaxy Nexus and other CDMA devices removed from Google Support pages
February 3, 2012 Updated at 9:16 pm
Some of you may have noticed that the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus is no longer listed as a supported, official developer device by Google. Despite rumors to the contrary, it doesn’t appear this has anything to do with the kerfuffle over Wallet , but instead centers around technical issues relating to the APK files required for CDMA connectivity and the signing of those libraries.