Google Attempts To Limit Deauthorizations For Play Music

Posted on May 19th, 2012

Tip of the cap to both Samsung and Google this week as they demonstrate that they know how to listen to their customers. Unlike Motorola, Verizon and T-Mobile, however, who once again prove they have no understanding of what people really want. I also want to welcome Steve Birchfield to the Android Vibe as our new blogger and app reviewer. Be sure to subscribe to the new RSS feeds for the blog and app reviews.

Samsung Galaxy S III Rooted By Chainfire
Google Play Store Expands Carrier Billing Options
Google attempts to limit device deauthorizations for Music
Samsung Galaxy S III sees 9 million pre-orders
Verizon to kill grandfathered unlimited data plan
Customers don’t want shared data plans says T-Mobile
Motorola: If ICS won’t make our device better, we won’t update to it
XMEN

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Google Moves For Mistrial

Posted on May 12th, 2012

Big news this week for Google in their war against Oracle as judgment has been passed. Also, we uncover how clueless CEOs are when it comes to how their companies operate. Be sure to check out my guest appearance on Google At A Glance at NetCastStudio.com.

HTC says “restrictions” prevent AT&T One X Unlocking
Google Moving for Mistrial in Oracle Suit
T-Mobile To Continue Expansion
AT&T Is Working On Shared Data Plans
AT&T CEO Clueless About Android Updates

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Samsung Galaxy S III Finally Unveiled

Posted on May 5th, 2012

After an unplanned break, the Android Vibe comes storming back with the latest Android info you need to know! Samung finally launches their new flagship device. Some love it, others hate it, but it is a beast, that’s for sure. This summer will be a war between the GS III and HTC’s new flagship, the One X. Which will you choose? Send your answer to theandroidvibe@gmail.com!

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Flipboard comes to Android
The One X vs the Galaxy S III
LG reveals first Android smartphone with 2GB RAM
Galaxy Player 3.6 Review
Samsung Galaxy S III Finally Official,
CLIQ 2 Finally Receives An Update To Android 2.3

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Max Payne Mobile Comes to Android

Posted on April 7th, 2012

Many exciting things happen with Android this week. Despite what critics may say, the Google Play store is becoming more attractive with new movies, books, and apps. It’s also pretty exciting to see what Google will do with their new economically-friendly tablet. The Nexus tablet will be delayed, but even more affordable than ever. Another thing that got me pretty excited is the new Max Payne Mobile game. Being a long-time fan of this fugitive cop, I can’t wait to enter Bullet-Time where ever I am!

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CyanogenMod’s New Mascot Is Here
IMDb Movies & TV app updated
Android 4 now available for Nexus S 4G
Google Signs Deal With Paramount
Google’s Cheap Tablet Delayed
Google and Oracle settlement talks stall
Motorola is turning Android into a desktop OS
SparkNotes Comes To Android
Android Bootcamp 2012
Rockstar Announces Release Date For Max Payne Mobile

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Happy Birthday To The Vibe

Posted on March 31st, 2012

Happy Birthday to the Android Vibe! On April 1st, the Vibe will be one year old! It’s been a great year and we have made tremendous strides. Many thanks to all the listeners and viewers. Without you, the show would not be nearly as much fun! With this special celebration, we are also launching the new Android Vibe website at www.theandroidvibe.com! It’s a fantastic face lift that will give the Vibe more flexibility and more stylish, Ice Cream Sandwich style! Enjoy, and have some birthday cake on us!

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Google releases full flashable ICS
HTC One S Possibly Hitting T-Mobile On April 22
AT&T HTC One X release date moved
Sprint Says No More WiMax Devices Ever
Samsung finally releases Galaxy S “Value Pack”
Android 4.0 coming soon to T-Mobile Amaze 4G, Sensation 4G
Google wants to listen to your phone calls
Slider Widget – Volume & more

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Apple Denied Access to Android Development History

Posted on March 23rd, 2012

I am pleased to report that the court system is finally starting to get tired of Apple’s ridiculousness in trying to attack Android at every corner. While this isn’t necessarily a huge win for Android, it just goes to show how sadly Apple may be loosing their footing when it comes to innovation, as they are focusing more on litigation. Either way, Android will continue to reign supreme!

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Galaxy S III photos are fake
Galaxy S III Could Launch in April
Apple Denied Access to Google-Motorola files and Android history
Google to revisit how Wallet functions
O2 UK confirmation of HTC One release
LG Thrill gets Gingerbread
Unlocked 16GB GSM Galaxy Nexus going for $459
Angry Birds Space

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Lightning Strikes Android

Posted on March 16th, 2012

This week we make the best of a slow news week, but there is always something hip with Android! HTC’s video for how they make the One’s chassis is quite impressive. As Spring warms things up, remember to take Android with you and have fun!

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Rumor: Nexus tablet is a “done deal”
Amazon Appstore turns 1,
Nexus S ICS updates reportedly restarting in ‘a few weeks’
Google Attempting To Seize GooglePlay.com
HTC releases MAO video
PayPal Looks To Take On Square
EA Releases FIFA ’12 And NBA Jam To The Play Store

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Isis the Wallet Killer

Posted on March 11th, 2012

Android takes an interesting new direction with the death of the Android Market. Only time will tell if consumers will embrace this new branding effort. Also, we are approaching the one year anniversary for the Android Vibe, so exciting things are on the horizon, including the long-promised new website!.

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The Android Market Is Now Google Play
Official ‘Roku’ App Lands In The Android Market
Samsung Reportedly Working On Eliminating Bezels
Samsung Says Galaxy S III Launch Date Rumors Are Untrue
Isis
App size limit increased
Amazon Appstore 2.2
Samsung kills ICS announcements

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The Ultimate Phone Tablet Combo

Posted on March 2nd, 2012

Following MWC this week, we cover some of the more interesting things in Android, my favorite being the new phone / tablet combo from ASUS. It really amazes me how this motherboard manufacturer is really pushing the edge with cool tech for Android. Well done, ASUS!

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3 is the new unlimited says AT&T
Samsung Galaxy S III to be released
Samsung Announces The Galaxy Beam
[MWC 2012] Samsung Announces Galaxy S WiFi 4.2
Awesome 3D Launcher ‘TSF Shell’ Now Available
ASUS Padfone

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Desktop Android

Posted on February 25th, 2012

Today’s show hits hard and quick, but with great anticipation of Mobile World Congress next week. Still some great tid bits in the news this week, so please enjoy!