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Samsung revamps Chromebox design, internals remain same
Samsung has silently released a revamped version of its Chrome OS powered Chromebox. Available now in the United Kingdom, there is no word on the US release of this revamped box.
Surprisingly, despite changing the design of the Chromebox, company has not updated the specifications of the device, which remain at 1.9GHz Celeron B940 processor, 4GB RAM, 16GB of SSD, Wi-Fi, 2W mono speaker, 6 USB 2.0 ports, a DVI port, headset jack, and 2 Display Ports.
The Series 3 Chromebox has been priced at 279 GBP ($453.50).
Google’s Field Trip app now available to UK users on Google Play
Until only available in United States, NianticLabs@Google has now been released Field Trip app for UK users as well. The application, which runs in background on your Android phone, gives information about unique and cool stuff around you.
“When you get close to something interesting, it pops up a card with details about the location. No click is required. If you have a headset or bluetooth connected, it can even read the info to you,” notes Google.
According to AC, which noticed this change in availability, the usefulness of Field Trip to Android phone owners in the UK will depend on where in the country they live. London is pretty well-documented, with cards for restaurants, venues, historical sites and other attractions densely populating the center of the capital. However other UK cities are looking much sparser at the moment.
The app was originally released in September this year. “The idea behind the app was to build something that would help people connect with the real, physical world around them,” Google’s John Hanke had told New York Times at the time of launch.
Google UK chief apologises for Nexus 4 mess, partly blames LG
Google UK chief has taken to Google+ to apologise to angry Nexus 4 buyers, who are yet to receive their phones despite the 3-5 days shipping estimates given at the time of ordering. He also added that such customers will get a refund of their shipping charges.
Google UK Chief Dan Cobley has been getting numerous comments on his Google+ profile about the Nexus 4 orders, so he finally took time to properly clarify the condition. According to him, the supplies from manufacturer (LG) have been scarce and erratic (the word was later removed by him).
Cobley promised that the customers who got the 3-5 days shipping estimates will get the notification emails this week with tracking information, however the customers with pre-Christmas estimates should also get the order processing done this week.
Here is his full statement:
Dear all
I know that what you are going through is unacceptable and we are all working through the nights and weekends to resolve this issue. Supplies from the manufacturer are scarce, and our communication has been flawed. I can offer an unreserved apology for our service and communication failures in this process.
For those that originally received a 3-5 days shipping estimate, your orders are now in process for fulfillment. You can expect an email notification early this week which will include tracking information. Although you will be initially charged in full, you will receive a credit for the shipping charge soon after.
For others that received pre-Christmas shipping estimates, we anticipate processing your orders for fulfillment this week.
I realise that the people who ordered the Nexus 4 so early are among our most committed and loyal users and we are doing all we can to put things right.
Sorry again.
Dan
HTC announces One SV in UK with EE
HTC has announced the launch of 4G LTE Android smartphone One SV in UK today. The smartphone will be available in the country via EE in the coming weeks. Featuring 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 WVGA display with Gorilla Glass 2, the smartphone is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor.
The smartphone also sports Android 4.0, NFC, microSD card slot, Beats Audio, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 5MP rear camera, 1.6MP front camera, and 1800 mAh battery.
“The HTC One SV heralds the next generation of smartphone performance and lightning fast mobile internet,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “We’re delighted to help fuel the spread of 4G LTE networks worldwide with models that enable our customers to enjoy web browsing, movie streaming and Internet radio more quickly and more smoothly than ever before.”
There is no word on the pricing right now.
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 and Acer launch $199 C7 Chromebook, yes that cheap!
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When the world is talking about cheap tablets, Google along with Acer touched a new low with new Chromebook pricing. Yes, it is even cheaper than the recent Samsung Chromebook ($249) at $199.
There will be no pre-orders for Nexus 4, Nexus 10; sales start on November 13
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Google has clarified that there will be no pre-orders for Nexus 4 smartphone or Nexus 10 tablet and both these devices will directly go on sale starting November 13. This seems to be applicable to all the countries, where the new Nexus devices are going on sale the same day.
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 Galaxy Camera goes on sale in UK on November 8 for GBP 399
Samsung today announced that it will start selling its first Android powered camera – Galaxy Camera in UK starting November 8. The camera will be priced at GBP 399.
Featuring a 16-megapixel 1/2.3″ sensor and an f/2.8 21x optical zoom lens, the Galaxy Camera runs on Android 4.1 and is powered by a quad-core processor.
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Android Updates: Sprint LG Viper, Vodafone Huawei Ascend G300 get ICS
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Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is here, but still there are phones, which are just getting their Ice Cream Sandwich updates. Two such phones are now being relieved from their Gingerbread times to get the Ice Cream Sandwich.
