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Griffin Technology debuts new Android accessories for fall

Griffin Technology has announced a number of new accessories for Android smartphones and tablets, putting them on sale for the fall 2011 season.  The new products include tablet covers, holsters, smartphone cases, micro-HDMI to HDMI cables, and more.  While some of the accessories are designed specifically for one particular model, others work in a more broad sense.  Check out the press release below and then head over to Griffin’s website to see what they might have for you. Griffin Debuts Fall Mobile Accessories Line-Up Griffin expands offerings for Android and RIM users, launching array of cases, folios and audio/visual accessories Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, is rolling out a new collection of smartphone and tablet accessories designed for popular Android and RIM devices. “Griffin’s new line-up addresses the demand from mobile users for connective and protective solutions that allow them to get the most out of their devices,” said Mark Rowan, President of Griffin Technology. Leading the line-up of tablet accessories includes the Elan Folio and AirStrap collections. Elan Folio features a microsuede-lined cover that flips open for quick access to the touchscreen but can also be locked into place to create an adjustable easel for landscape and portrait viewing. Elan Folio is available in models designed for Motorola Xoom, BlackBerry PlayBook, and Samsung Galaxy 10.1 in prices ranging from $39.99 to $49.99. AirStrap Lite, $39.99, designed for Samsung Galaxy 10.1, Motorola Xoom, and BlackBerry PlayBook, is Griffin’s form-fitting case collection with built-in, neoprene straps providing the ability to conveniently use tablets with a single hand. Three new case collections for smartphones each boast a distinct flare and personality, from sophisticated and sleek, to sporty and rugged. The Col. Littleton Universal Cases are Griffin’s upscale line of holsters, featuring luxurious edge-stitched steer hide with hand-set rivets and ball stud closures in polished nickel silver. New to the Griffin + Col. Littleton partnership, the No. 46 and No. 48 Holsters accommodate smartphones, MP3 players, cameras and other devices, with room to throw in some cash and cards. Like all of the Colonel’s products, these universal holsters are handmade in the Col. Littleton Workshop located in Lynnville, Tennessee, using soft, dry-milled American Steer Hide. Prices range from $65 to $68. The View Twin Shell, available in black and red versions for $29.99, provides two layers of protection for the HTC EVO 3D – a hard polycarbonate outer shell and sheer silicone inner lining to cushion the phone and keep out dust and grit. The View Twin Shell also features a built-in kickstand for landscape viewing. Motif Diamonds is a durable yet flexible line of cases for Samsung Droid Charge, available in clear and black versions for $19.99. Scuff- and tear-resistant TPU material creates a glossy, smooth finish, and clever custom cut-outs provide easy access to the Multi-Touch display, camera lens, headphone jack and dock connector. A molded-in diamond pattern gives it dimensionality and depth. Griffin’s Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable is another new mobile accessory launching this Fall, connecting smartphones to televisions in stereo audio and high definition video at resolutions up to 1080p. Simply plug-and-play. The full size HDMI connector is designed for televisions, set-top boxes, projectors and other displays with HDMI multimedia ports. The Smartphone Audio/Video Cable, available for $29.99, is compatible with BlackBerry PlayBook, HTC EVO and EVO 3D, LG Revolution, Motorola Droid Bionic, Motorola Droid X, Samsung Droid Charge, and Samsung Fascinate. Griffin’s Fall mobile accessory collection will continue to roll out onto  www.griffintechnology.com  throughout the month. To celebrate this new collection, a free  Jumper  is being offered, for a limited time only, on any smartphone or tablet accessory purchase. Customers can add a Jumper to their cart and add the promo code “JUMPER” during checkout to receive the complimentary neoprene tablet sleeve. This promotion is valid until Friday, 10/21/2011 at midnight, while supplies last. To learn more about Griffin’s smartphone and tablet accessories for Android and RIM devices, visit www.griffintechnology.com/smartphone  and  www.griffintechnology.com/tablets . For additional information about Griffin products, visit  www.griffintechnology.com  and follow Griffin on Facebook,  www.facebook.com/griffintech , and on Twitter,  @griffintech . Griffin Technology debuts new Android accessories for fall originally appeared on AndroidGuys . Follow us on Facebook and Twitter !

A New Look for Gmail

A video from Google’s YouTube channel ( update : the video is now private, but there’s a mirror here ) introduces a new Gmail interface. It’s based on the Preview theme that’s already available in Gmail, but there are many other changes: an action bar that uses icons instead of text labels, a completely new interface for conversations, profile pictures next to contacts, a flexible layout that adapts to any window size, display density options like in Google Docs, resizable chat/labels sections, new high-definition themes and an updated search box that includes advanced options. I don’t see the new interface yet, but it will probably be available soon. It’s interesting that there’s an arrow next to “Mail” and the links to Google Contacts and Google Tasks are missing. Maybe you’ll be able to use the arrow to switch to other Google services. { Thanks, Carlos . }

Android 4.0 Platform and Updated SDK Tools

Today we are announcing Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich — a new version of the platform that brings a refined, unified user experience for phones, tablets, and more. Android 4.0 builds on the things people love most about Android — efficient multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and deep interactivity — and adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing. It includes many great features for users, including social and sharing integration, network data usage control, innovative connectivity and camera options, and an updated set of standard apps. For developers, Android 4.0 introduces many new capabilities and APIs. Here are some highlights: Unified UI toolkit: A single set of UI components, styles, and capabilities for phones, tablets, and other devices. Rich communication and sharing: New social and calendar APIs, Android Beam for NFC-based instant sharing, Wi-Fi Direct support, Bluetooth Health Device Profile support. Deep interactivity and customization: Improved notifications, lockscreen with camera and music controls, and improved app management in the launcher. New graphics, camera, and media capabilities: Image and video effects, precise camera metering and face detection, new media codecs and containers. Interface and input: Hardware-accelerated 2D drawing, new grid-based layout, improved soft keyboard, spell-checker API, stylus input support, and better mouse support. Improved accessibility: New accessibility APIs and text-to-speech APIs for writing new engines. Enhancements for enterprise: Keychain and VPN APIs for managing credentials and connections, a new administrator policy for disabling the camera. For a complete overview of what’s new for users and developers, please read the Android 4.0 Platform Highlights . Alongside the new Android platform, we are releasing new versions of the SDK Tools (r14) and ADT Plugin (14.0) for Eclipse. Among the highlights are: Improved build performance in Ant and Eclipse Improved layout and XML editors To get started developing on Android 4.0, visit the Android Developers site for information about the Android 4.0 platform , the SDK Tools , and the ADT Plugin . If you have already developed and published apps, we encourage you to download the Android 4.0 platform now, to begin testing your app before devices arrive in stores. Check out the video below for a closer look at Android 4.0 in action.

Android 4.0 Platform and Updated SDK Tools

Today we are announcing Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich — a new version of the platform that brings a refined, unified user experience for phones, tablets, and more. Android 4.0 builds on the things people love most about Android — efficient multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and deep interactivity — and adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing. It includes many great features for users, including social and sharing integration, network data usage control, innovative connectivity and camera options, and an updated set of standard apps. For developers, Android 4.0 introduces many new capabilities and APIs. Here are some highlights: Unified UI toolkit: A single set of UI components, styles, and capabilities for phones, tablets, and other devices. Rich communication and sharing: New social and calendar APIs, Android Beam for NFC-based instant sharing, Wi-Fi Direct support, Bluetooth Health Device Profile support. Deep interactivity and customization: Improved notifications, lockscreen with camera and music controls, and improved app management in the launcher. New graphics, camera, and media capabilities: Image and video effects, precise camera metering and face detection, new media codecs and containers. Interface and input: Hardware-accelerated 2D drawing, new grid-based layout, improved soft keyboard, spell-checker API, stylus input support, and better mouse support. Improved accessibility: New accessibility APIs and text-to-speech APIs for writing new engines. Enhancements for enterprise: Keychain and VPN APIs for managing credentials and connections, a new administrator policy for disabling the camera. For a complete overview of what’s new for users and developers, please read the Android 4.0 Platform Highlights . Alongside the new Android platform, we are releasing new versions of the SDK Tools (r14) and ADT Plugin (14.0) for Eclipse. Among the highlights are: Improved build performance in Ant and Eclipse Improved layout and XML editors To get started developing on Android 4.0, visit the Android Developers site for information about the Android 4.0 platform , the SDK Tools , and the ADT Plugin . If you have already developed and published apps, we encourage you to download the Android 4.0 platform now, to begin testing your app before devices arrive in stores. Check out the video below for a closer look at Android 4.0 in action.

Google Galaxy Nexus final image, full specs revealed by NTT Docomo

Japanese telecom operator NTT Docomo hasn’t just confired Galaxy Nexus’s arrival on its network next month, but also has given us full set of specifications along with the product shot. This information is coming from the NTT Docomo flyers that seems to have been given at a press conference today. Here are the final specifications

NTT Docomo to launch Galaxy Nexus in November

NTT Docomo just jumped the gun to announce that it will be officially releasing Galaxy Nexus next month. This Japanese telco did not give any other details, but it is just the matter of hours. Google will be officially unveiling Galaxy Nexus tomorrow in Hong Kong (around 0700hrs IST). Original Tweet: Translation: Notice: the latest

Rhomobile is now a Motorola Solutions Company

Rhomobile is now a Motorola Solutions Company

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Google and Samsung delay Ice Cream Sandwich, Nexus Prime announcement

Just a few short days after Google and Samsung unleashed a teaser video announcing that “Something BIG is coming,” Google and Samsung have announced that they have decided to postpone the announcement of both the Nexus Prime and Ice Cream Sandwich. In a joint statement by the two companies, both Google and Samsung feel this is not the right time to announce a new product. We’ve now received official confirmation from Samsung’s PR Director Kim Titus. Samsung and Google have decided to postpone the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event during the CTIA in San Diego, previously scheduled for Oct. 11. Under the current circumstances, both parties have agreed that this is not the appropriate time for the announcement of a new product. We would ask for the understanding of our clients and media for any inconvenience caused. We will announce a new date and venue in due course Kim Titus Samsung And ComputerWorld got an update directly from Google. It looks like this is related to the passing of Steve Jobs. We believe this is not the right time to announce a new product as the world expresses tribute to Steve Jobs’s passing. Spokesperson Google Before you get out the torches and pitchforks, this doesn’t mean that the actual release date of the Nexus Prime and Ice Cream Sandwich have been delayed, and we still expect both the next Nexus and the next version of Android to launch by the end of November as former Google CEO Eric Schmidt promised exactly a month ago. Though we won’t be seeing the next big thing in Android at CTIA on October 11, it seems our wait won’t be much longer. We will keep you updated once we have more information about a rescheduled event.

Nexus Prime and ICS launch postponed

Google and Samsung have decided to postpone the Unpacked event scheduled on October 11. Companies have not given any specific reason for this change, but one can imagine that it is because of the recent death of Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs. Google would certainly not want to launch a product, when people are mourning Jobs’ Nexus Prime and ICS launch postponed is a post from: AndroidOS.in