Germany
Sony Xperia ZR might not be released in UK, France and Germany
Reports are coming in from Europe that Sony’s just announced rugged Xperia ZR might not be released in countries like UK, France and Germany. When Sony unveiled Xperia ZR yesterday, it was not specific about the regional launch details, which is normal, as the companies tend to leave this part to the regional arms.
Although the UK and Germany offices of Sony are yet to officially issue any statement about the Xperia ZR availability, Sony France has taken to Twitter to reveal that Xperia ZR will not be released in France.
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HTC One getting first software update 1.29.401.12 in Europe
HTC has started rolling out the first software update for HTC One unlocked units in Germany. Dubbed as software version 1.29.401.12, the update is around 229MB in size and will soon be released for carrier branded units as well, reports Bestboyz.de.
This software update for HTC One brings EXIF data error fix along with stability and performance improvements.
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LG Optimus 4X HD, L7 to get Jelly Bean update this month: LG Germany
LG Germany has revealed that two of its Optimus series smartphone will be getting Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update this month. These smartphones are Optimus 4X HD and Optimus L7.
We are sure right now if this is valid of other markets too globally, but it should not take more time to reach other markets too. The unlocked devices will be first to get the update, followed by carrier-branded smartphones.
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Amazon brings Kindle Fire HD 8.9 to more countries, reduces price in US
Amazon has announced that it is releasing its Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet in more countries across the globe. The tablet will now be sold in UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan. The company also revealed that it is reducing the price of the tablet in the United States. Amazon Kindle Fire HD will now be sold starting $269 in the country.
“As we expand Kindle Fire HD 8.9” to Europe and Japan, we’ve been able to increase our production volumes and decrease our costs. Across our business at Amazon, whenever we are able to create cost efficiencies like this, we want to pass the savings along to our customers,” said Dave Limp, Vice President, Amazon Kindle.
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Nexus 4, Nexus 10 go on sale in select countries; sold out in minutes
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As promised, Google started selling the LG Nexus 4 and Samsung Galaxy 10 devices from its Google Play store yesterday in select countries including US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany. The devices, especially Nexus 4, were greeted by great response and was sold out in all the countries within minutes of going on sale.
Google Play music and movies coming to Google TV in UK, Germany, France
Not to Australia and Canada
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Google TV team has announced on its official Google+ page that Google TV users in UK, Germany and France will be able to download Music and Movies from Google Play starting November 13.
Samsung confirms Galaxy Camera price in Germany – €599
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Samsung might have unveiled the Galaxy Camera at IFA trade fair in late August, but the pricing of this smart camera was a big mystery. The Korean manufacturer was also silent on the pricing of Galaxy Camera at the Note II launch event in India, where Galaxy Camera was also announced for the country.
Panasonic Eluga for Europe official, coming in April
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Panasonic has revealed its first Android smartphone for European market – ‘Eluga’ yesterday at a company event. It will go on sale starting April in Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands. Being manufactured at a company facility in Malaysia, Eluga was first show-cased as a prototype last year in December.
Apple wins injunction against Motorola in Germany
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Apple got its second victory against Motorola yesterday when a Munich regional court issued an injunction against Motorola smartphones due to slide-to-unlock patent infringement. However Motorola isn’t worried; according to the company, it has already implemented a new design for the feature. Therefore, it expects no impact on current supply or future sales.
Vodafone launches HTC Velocity 4G as Europe’ first LTE smartphone
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Vodafone and HTC have announced the launch of Velocity 4G Android smartphone in Germany yesterday. Velocity 4G is the first Android smartphone to support LTE connectivity in Europe and will go on sale in Germany on March 1. It will be priced under 200 Euros with a contract.
