New app stats available for developers in the Android Market

. Google on Tuesday announced on the company's developer blog that it has updated its Android Application Statistics tool in an effort to provide more detailed information to developers. The tool originally provided apps' performance throughout various countries, system versions and device models, among other data. The update brings a new way to analyze data as well as a redesigned user interface and new installation metrics that can measure unique user and device stats.

Boy Genius Report, New app stats available for developers in the Android Market

Bentley to unveil plug-in hybrid SUV concept in Geneva

The legendary Ettore Bugatti once famously (and derisively) referred to Bentley cars as "the world's fastest lorries" – the British term for heavy trucks. Fast-forward a few decades and Ettore's proclamation is edging toward the truth, as the British brand is rumored to be launching its first-ever SUV – at least in conceptual form – at next week's Geneva Motor Show. The model – which would expand the Bentley range from two models to three – is earmarked by Bentley/Bugatti Chief Exec Wolfgang Dürheimer (pictured at left with his predecessor, Dr.

Autoblog, Bentley to unveil plug-in hybrid SUV concept in Geneva

Doom 4 not cancelled

A couple of days ago, there were some rumors of Doom 4 being cancelled along with some alleged artwork from the game released online. Well, according to reports online, Bethesda has confirmed that the game isn't cancelled. In a statement to Gamespot the game publisher announced: “Doom 4 is not cancelled. When we are ready to talk about the game, we'll let folks know.” But as to whether the game artwork is really from Doom 4, it has yet to be confirmed.
A whole bunch screenshots have found their way online showing the work that's been done on the game so far.

Ubergizmo, Doom 4 not cancelled

Skype beta for Windows Phone doesn't work in the background

The Skype beta for Windows Phone was launched a couple of days ago and it looks like there are some major flaws spotted for the app. According to reports online - the app doesn't work in the background. Despite Windows Phone 7.5′s limited ability to support multitasking, it looks like it won't be working for Skype. Apparently this is due to a limitation of Windows Phone Mango and Tango, and Skype can't do anything to fix the problem yet - so don't expect the feature to be available when the gold build is released in April.

Ubergizmo, Skype beta for Windows Phone doesn't work in the background

MWC 2012: Your phone will become your computer. Ubuntu for Android video demo

The slogan "Your phone is your computer" has been around for years. But it always meant very little and was just a marketing tool for smartphone vendors to promote their wares. Yes, with the introduction of Apple iPhone, your phone did become a true personal mobile computing device. But a computer? To rival your desktop PC or at least laptop/netbook? Not even close.

Yet.

We are getting there slowly but surely. And in a few years your phone may indeed become an adequate replacement for your PC or Mac.

The first commercial device trying to transform your phone into a PC - was Motorola Atrix with a Lapdock.



Unwired View, MWC 2012: Your phone will become your computer. Ubuntu for Android video demo

Big decisions loom for next Subaru WRX this week

Subaru is currently plotting the future of the next-generation WRX STI. Company delegates from various world markets are currently headed to Japan to decide whether the rally bruiser will continue to be a hardcore racer straight from the factory or if it will head in a new, somewhat posher direction. According to GoAuto.com (and previous reports), the new STI will be significantly different from the base Impreza and WRX, and that difference may translate into a more upscale performance model. Think something along the lines of a BMW M or a Mercedes-Benz AMG machine.

Autoblog, Big decisions loom for next Subaru WRX this week

Mercedes-Benz to bring Siri integration to all A-Class vehicles

. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled plans to integrate Apple's Siri voice assistant into its A-Class vehicles, according to a report from PSFK. The integration would allow drivers to access their iPhone apps using voice commands. The feature is being called the Drive Kit Plus program and will work in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz' Digital DriveStyle app to translate the iPhone's screen onto the in-car display.

Boy Genius Report, Mercedes-Benz to bring Siri integration to all A-Class vehicles

Acer CloudMobile hands-on

. You would think that, given the impressive specs of its new CloudMobile smartphone, Acer would want to place this thing front and center at Mobile World Congress. Think again. For some reason, the company decided to hide its new flagship model within the Google booth. Location aside, the handset's specs are nothing to scoff at. A 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon chip powers this monster, which sports a 4.3-inch 1,280 x 800-pixel HD screen with a truly incredible range viewing angles, and a really well-engineered tooled metal exterior.





Boy Genius Report, Acer CloudMobile hands-on

Samsung ChatON web client launched

Last year, Samsung announced ChatON, a cross-platform messaging app. It launched for Android in October, and even made its way onto iOS in January, but it looks like Samsung has even bigger plans for ChatON and has since launched a web version of the messaging service, and it is expected to work for feature phones and computers alike.

Ubergizmo, Samsung ChatON web client launched

LightSquared CEO steps down, will remain chairman of the board

. LightSquared on Tuesday announced that Sanjiv Ahuja has resigned from his role as chief executive officer. Chief network officer Doug Smith and and CFO Marc Montagner will serve as interim co-CEOs, and Ahuja will continue to serve as chairman of the board. Additionally, LightSquared's billionaire founder Philip Falcone has been appointed to the company's board of directors and has reiterated LightSquared's commitment to low-priced 4G alternatives. “We are, furthermore, committed to working with the appropriate entities to find a solution to the recent regulatory issues,” Falcone said.

Boy Genius Report, LightSquared CEO steps down, will remain chairman of the board

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G hands-on

It's half-2011, half-2010. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is what appears to be in many respects a hybrid device that blends a majority of specs from the original Samsung Galaxy S series with the processor found in the T-Mobile Galaxy S II. It's got a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 CPU, 4-inch Super AMOLED panel, 42Mbps HSPA+ radios and a 5MP rear camera capable of producing 720p video and a 1.3MP front-facing shooter.






Engadget, Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G hands-on

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Preview

[MWC 2012] Samsung has announced a refresh with the Galaxy Tab 2 line, that features 10.1" and 7" model that come with various levels of internal storage (8GB, 16GB, 32GB). Surprisingly, the new Galaxy Tab 2 aren't so different from their predecessors. Both have gotten a facelift and feature a newer design, and the two things that I really cared about were Android 4.0 and the microSD slot. In my opinion, Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich does make a noticeable difference in terms of user interface responsiveness, and the microSD slot allows users to upgrade the storage for very cheap.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Preview

Kimi Raikkonen to unveil special edition Lotus Evora in Geneva

What good is it having an F1 team to your name if you can't leverage it into a special edition sportscar and have the world champion you just signed unveil it in front of the gathered masses. That's what Lotus seems to be thinking as the British automaker is reportedly preparing to unveil a special edition Evora at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The model in question – expected to be joined by a convertible Evora as well – is tipped to be based on the top-spec, 444-horsepower Evora GTE, but with the black and gold livery featured on the company's F1 cars.

Autoblog, Kimi Raikkonen to unveil special edition Lotus Evora in Geneva

Nissan teases Hi-Cross Concept before Geneva debut

Nissan is headed to this year's Geneva Motor Show in March with a slew of concept vehicles. The company has let slip a teaser for one of those creations, complete with a quick video. The automaker calls the new vehicle the Hi-Cross Concept, and from the look and sound of things, we can expect to see a new high-riding hatchback roll onto the stage in Switzerland. Details aren't just scarce at the moment – they're entirely absent, which means we'll have to wait until the Hi-Cross receives its official debut at the show to learn more.
Nissan is also bringing along the Invitation Concept it showed off earlier this month.

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Huawei Ascend D Quad – The World's Fastest Smartphone

Smartphones seem to benefit from its wide popularity among consumers. It seems that every year comes with such devices that are becoming more and more powerful. Some may already have the capacity to even be compared with PC's in terms of computing power. The latest smartphone to come out that may just be fitting to this comparison is the Huawei Ascend D Quad Smartphone.
The Huawei Ascend D Quad was recently introduced at the 2012 Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. It is being launched as the world's fastest smartphone to date. This smartphone features a K3V2 quad core 1.3GHz or 1.5Ghz processor.

Gadget.com, Huawei Ascend D Quad â€" The World's Fastest Smartphone

Facebook accused of reading text messages via App

A recent article is heating up the privacy issue with apps again, this time focusing on text message reading via Facebook's app. A report from the London Sunday Times (paywall) claims that the Facebook mobile app for Android and iOS is accessing personal text messages residing on smartphones. The social website reportedly isn't denying its actions, saying that the data collection is part of a trial to launch its own messaging service. Even more, when the service actually goes live, users will be prompted to give permission.

2DayBlog.com, Facebook accused of reading text messages via App

Antec launches EarthWatts Platinum PSU series

Recently Antec has announced the release of its 80Plus Platinum certified EarthWatts PSUs. This marks Antec's first Platinum-certified power supplies and an upgrade to the EarthWatts family to the highest standard of efficiency. The new EarthWatts PSUs offer users up to 93 percent energy efficiency compared to prior models, while saving users on average up to 25 percent on their electric bill. Antec offers a 3-year quality warranty, a whisper-quiet 120mm DBB fan controlled by Antec's Thermal Manager that uses CircuitShield for seven levels of protection.

2DayBlog.com, Antec launches EarthWatts Platinum PSU series

Panasonic introduces their Eluga POWER, a 1.5GHz dual-core ICS smartphone

MWC isn't just about the big guns of the industry as Panasonic has released the followup to their Eluga, the Eluga POWER. Featuring a 5-inch (1280 x 720) LCD display, the phone is powered by the new and powerful 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor. It's also loaded with the latest Ice Cream Sandwich and is 9.6mm thick to boot. One of the nice things about the phone is that the 1,800mAh can be charged to 50% from zilch in half an hour. Handy for those people who run their battery down very quickly.


2DayBlog.com, Panasonic introduces their Eluga POWER, a 1.5GHz dual-core ICS smartphone

Report: iPad 3 shipments on the way to United States, launching very soon

You can tell the iPad 3 launch is drawing closer because the Apple rumor mill is running so hard it's practically smoking at this point. Today brings yet more talk of the actual launch event itself, as opposed to gossip about the device in question. The iPad 3 is expected to be announced in early March, but, of course, it takes a bit of time to ship a massive number of iPads from Asia, where they're manufactured, to the United States. Today brings news that Apple has already started that process.
A posting over on Apple.pro claims to show official documentation that states several shipments from Foxconn are set to arrive at three U.S.

2DayBlog.com, Report: iPad 3 shipments on the way to United States, launching very soon

Panasonic Eluga power brings more bang to Europe

Panasonic have unveiled the Eluga power, a bigger, better Eluga flagship. It has a 5x1280 x 720 LCD display, a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, Android 4.0 and 8 GB of on-board storage among others.









GSM Arena, Panasonic Eluga power brings more bang to Europe

Worried about Motorola getting Android dibs? Andy Rubin is here to appease you

Andy Rubin has taken the stage at MWC, and has spoken about Google's acquisition of Motorola, and its plans. Google swears that its open nature will stay the same, and the Motorola acquisition is simply meant to expand its patent portfolio. Recent actions have raised concerns in the community, though. Mainly the fact that Google is putting Sanjay Jha aside and making Google's very own Dennis Woodside CEO of Motorola Mobility.
According to Android's Andy Rubin, Google's open philosophy will stay un-touched.

Android Phone, Worried about Motorola getting Android dibs? Andy Rubin is here to appease you

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Ultra-slim Camera

. Sony updated Cyber-shot lineup started to roll out in January with the beautiful Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V, a brand new glass-design point and shoot camera. Among other things, the new Cyber-shot product line features an improved "Exmor R" CMOS sensor that delivers higher pixel count (up to 18.2 MP), improved low light image capture and faster AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.25 seconds in low-light.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 is an eye-candy, thanks to its ultra-slim body (12.2 mm), elegant design and appealing colors.


Ubergizmo, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 Ultra-slim Camera

Nokia 808 PureView video and camera samples emerge

The Nokia 808 PureView's 41MP camera is causing quite a stir at the MWC and we finally get to see its full-sized camera samples. Alongside the four photos are also three full HD 1080p video samples. All of them are really impressive, so let's start.
This is what everyone has been waiting for - Nokia 808 PureView's full samples from its 41MP camera.





Nokia 808 PureView camera samples

Now, to the equally impressive 1080p full HD video samples. They are a month old, so they're definitely taken with pre-release software.







GSM Arena, Nokia 808 PureView video and camera samples emerge

HTC unveils One S, arrives with dual-core power, engineered metal finish

HTC's new phone appears to be its middle-weight offering, but it's still with a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display and a new dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 S4 (MSM8260A) inside set to do the heavy-lifting. Previously known to leak fans as the Ville, HTC's brought Ice Cream Sandwich to the fold, alongside the very latest version of its Sense UI - 4.0 to match that Android version number. The highlight here appears to be that uniformly thin alloy unibody; in science terms, it's a plasma-heated micro arc oxidation process, giving HTC's typical aluminum frame a smooth ceramic finish and apparently toughening it up in the process.

Engadget, HTC unveils One S, arrives with dual-core power, engineered metal finish

Intel's Xolo X900 by Lava hands-on

Intel's Medfield-based Android smartphones have been buzzed about for sometime now, but until this past CES, we hadn't actually seen one of these unicorns en vivo. No longer, as the chip manufacturer outed a trio of those very handsets today at its MWC event. Of particular note is the Xolo by Lava, a 4.03-inch, single-core unit running a mostly stock build of Gingerbread and destined for the Indian market. We spent time getting to know the device, so follow on past the break as we parse through its finer qualities.






Engadget, Intel's Xolo X900 by Lava hands-on

TI reveals more OMAP 5 details at MWC 2012

Well, if our hands-on at CES didn't sell you on TI's next-gen OMAP 5 platform, perhaps some more specs revealed recently at MWC 2012 will. We've known about its dual Cortex-A15 and Cortex-M4 architecture since this time last year, but we didn't know that those M4 cores are there to handle real-time processing of multimedia - like video encoding and decoding - which TI claims can provide up to ten percent power savings.

Engadget

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dailygadgets, TI reveals more OMAP 5 details at MWC 2012