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Nielsen has released their latest smartphone figures for U.S. market this week  and, keeping with trends, Android leads all mobile platforms. With 42.8 percent of the pie, it is easily bests Apple’s 28.3 percent and RIM’s 17.8 percent.   Where is Windows Phone 7 in all of this?  Fourth place with only 6.1 percent of the market.  In terms of handset makers benefiting the most, Nielsen finds that HTC commands 15 percent followed by Motorola (10.4%) and Samsung (10.1%).

Speaking in more broad terms, Nielsen’s research tells us that 44 percent of all mobile subscribers now have smartphones. Looking at recent buyers, those who purchased a new device over the last three months chose smartphones 56 percent of the time.

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LG and Box today announced a partnership which will see the handset maker giving their Android consumers 50GB of free cloud-based storage.  Those who own an LG Android device are encouraged to sign up for an account using their smartphone between November 30, 2011 and March 31, 2012.  Doing so will net them free, secure cloud storage and sharing for the lifetime of their account.  All LG handsets in the U.S. with Android 2.1 and display resolution 320×480 or higher qualify for the promotion.

“With 50GB of free cloud storage from Box combined with world-class LG Android mobile devices, LG users are provided with cloud computing capabilities to support secure content management, collaboration and productivity on the move,” said Ki S. Kim, corporate vice president and head of Global Enterprise Mobility Solutions (B2B) at LG Electronics. “We will continue to set the standard in the enterprise mobility space by introducing innovative, cutting-edge solutions to enhance the mobile experience of enterprise users.”

HTC and Dropbox recently announced their own deal for Android users, giving 5GB of storage for select devices.

LG-Box Partnership Brings 50GB of Free Lifetime Storage in the Cloud to All LG Android Mobile Devices

SAN DIEGO and PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics Inc. (LG), a global technological force in mobile communications and Box, a leading cloud content management provider, today announced that LG would be the first handset maker to offer 50GB of free cloud storage via Box for Android on all LG Android mobile devices. LG users who sign up for an account with Box through their LG Android mobile devices between November 30, 2011 and March 31, 2012 will enjoy the benefits of free, secure cloud storage and sharing for the lifetime of the account.

“With 50GB of free cloud storage from Box combined with world-class LG Android mobile devices, LG users are provided with cloud computing capabilities to support secure content management, collaboration and productivity on the move,” said Ki S. Kim, corporate vice president and head of Global Enterprise Mobility Solutions (B2B) at LG Electronics. “We will continue to set the standard in the enterprise mobility space by introducing innovative, cutting-edge solutions to enhance the mobile experience of enterprise users.”

“Android mobile adoption is growing at an unprecedented rate and by working with LG, we are bringing the full power of the cloud to those users,” said Aaron Levie, co-founder and CEO of Box. “To take full advantage of mobile computing, it is essential that users never have to worry about storage limitations, and we believe that LG’s efforts combined with the capabilities of Box will be a turning point for both the mobile device and cloud storage categories.”

According to a recent Gartner report, the Android operating system accounted for 52.5 percent of smartphone sales to end users in the third quarter of 2011, more than doubling its market share from the third quarter of 2010. LG, as one of the worldwide leaders in mobile, has released a line of sleek and powerful Android devices this year including the Revolution 4G LTE, Thrill 4G, Marquee and most recently, DoublePlay.

This joint storage offering culminates from LG’s efforts in establishing a solid portfolio of enterprise mobility solution offerings through a robust partner ecosystem. It complements LG’s current suite of solutions encompassed within four major categories – mobile device management and security, mobile virtualization, unified communications and cloud computing. As a leading player in the B2B enterprise sphere, LG has gained industry recognition for its manufacturing expertise and integration of mobility solutions into smartphones. Just recently, the Revolution™ by LG with VMware Horizon Mobile™ – the world’s first LTE 4G dual-persona smartphone – was announced as an Honoree of the International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards.

With secure file sharing and storage from Box, LG is poised to support users’ demands for access to content from their mobile devices in both their personal and professional lives. Today, Box helps more than seven million individuals and 100,000 businesses, including 82 percent of the Fortune 500, share and manage all their content in the cloud and from mobile devices. Now, LG device owners will realize the full benefits of the Box platform, leveraging the Box app to:

• Manage an immense amount of content in the cloud with 50GB of free storage, the equivalent of approximately 50,000 docs, photos and presentations.
• View, upload and share all types of content from anywhere.
• Leverage Box’s open platform to securely access and share information across devices and applications with extreme ease.

Details and Availability

The Box for Android 50GB promotion is applicable to Android OS 2.1 or above with display resolution 320×480 or higher. The promotion is available in the U.S. starting November 30, 2011 and concluding on March 31, 2012.

For more information on LG’s Enterprise Mobility Solutions, please visit http://enterprisesolutions.lgmobile.com/main.htm.

For more information on the Gartner report, “Market Share: Mobile Communication Devices by Region and Country, 3Q11,” please visit Gartner’s website at http://www.gartner.com/resId=1847315.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (kse:066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lg.com

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit www.lgmobilephones.com.

About Box

Founded in 2005, Box provides a secure content sharing platform that both users and IT love and adopt. Content on Box can be shared internally and externally, accessed through iPad, iPhone, Android, TouchPad and PlayBook applications, and extended to partner applications such as Google Apps, NetSuite and Salesforce. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Box is a privately held company and is backed by venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Emergence Capital Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, Scale Venture Partners, and U.S. Venture Partners. To learn more about Box, please visit www.box.com.

Samsung has unveiled their latest System-on-chip (SoC) this week, trumpeting the arrival of the Exynos 5250, a dual-core 2GHz chipset.  Expected to be used in high-end tablets, the Samsung chips go into mass production in the second quarter of 2012.  At that rate we might expect to see these in future Galaxy Tabs and other tablets in the second half of the year.  We’d love to see these arrive in smartphones down the road and it wouldn’t surprise us if it actually happens.

As compared to today’s processors, the dual-core Exynos 5250 features 4X graphics performance over current Cortex-A9-based Application Processors.  Additional details include supports for stereoscopic 3D displays and display resolutions of up to WQXGA (2560×1600).

With CES, MWC, and CTIA breathing down our necks we might be able to see concept devices show up over the next few months.

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Gameloft has just dropped us a note, advising that they have released a free, ad-supported version of UNO into the Android Market.  It appears to be the exact same experience as the paid ($2.99) version, save for in-app advertisements throughout.  If you have an Android device running 1.6 or higher then you’ll want to check out UNO.  Aside from the standard single player mode, features include an increasingly difficult Tournament Mode and Multiplayer Mmode (Wi-Fi).

• The UNO™ video game reproduces the classic game’s identity. All your favorites cards are here: Skip, Reverse, and more!
• Intuitive controls: simply drag & drop cards using your finger on the screen and be the first to get rid of all your cards.
• Customize your game with varied rules including 7-0 and Jump-In.
• Enjoy a unique multiplayer mode!* Play online 24/7 (Wi-Fi) or locally with your friends (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection).
• Take on increasingly difficult challenges in Tournament Mode.

A Kindle Fire-optimized version of UNO is also available through Amazon.  Typically retailing for $2.99, the game is only $1.99 right now.

We learned of a new RSS reader for Android devices today which provides a clean, intuitive way of keeping up to date with news as it happens.  Called Unfold News Reader, it feels very much like the unofficial love child of Pulse and Read It Later.  Out of the box it comes with hundreds of pre-loaded feeds, sorted into eight categories however it’s a snap to add your own feeds.

We’re big fans of the way in which Unfold News Reader strips out the clutter and distraction when reading, providing text and accompanying images and not much else.  Additionally we were impressed with the ease in which we could adjust text size and share articles via email, Twitter, and Facebook.

Unfold News Reader is available in the Android Market for $2.99 however the developers offer a trial version, of sorts.  You can download the free Unfold Technology News which comes with a handful of news sources.  It should be enough to give you a glimpse into how things look and work.  Also keep an eye out for a Kindle Fire version in the Amazon Appstore and the NOOK Tablet as well!

• Feed Your Mind: Rather then spending hours searching for your favorite news sources, Unfold does the work for you. The App comes preloaded with hundreds of your favorite feeds, already categorized. Mix, match and move feeds in any order, even build your own “Everything” category customized for you.
• Give Your Eyes a Rest: The simple beauty of Unfold is its ability to convert so many RSS Feeds into simple resizable text and images. Give your eyes a rest by reading in text mode, gaining the ability to increase text to a comfortable size. Or if a graphic view is preferred, switch to web mode and surf away.
• Simply Social: With Unfold, sharing interesting news is fast and simple. With integration for email, Twitter, and Facebook, sharing has never been so easy. Don’t have time to read it now? Use the built in Favorites feature to save articles you want to read later.
• What Learning Curve?: Learning to navigate Unfold is fun and easy. In fact, we’ve built a tutorial right into the settings menu. You’ll also find ways to link to your social accounts for faster updates, rate Unfold in the Android Marketplace, and stay updated on new features.

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This might be helpful to any Verizon Xoom owners out there. It appears that Big Red has released a minor software update for their Honeycomb tablet, and much to our disdain, it’s not a surprise Ice Cream Sandwich release. Nevertheless, the update is essentially aimed at users that want to use the Xoom on a pay-as-you-go plan. So if you’re someone that only wants to use Vzw’s 4G LTE here and there, today is your lucky day.

As the update itself is only 8.9MB, it shouldn’t take long to install. It’ll be rolling out OTA over the next few weeks, so keep checking your Xoom for that update notification.

So, is anyone excited about the update? Who’s planning to pick up a 4G LTE Xoom for the holidays? Drop a comment below!

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Verbatim, no stranger to the tech industry, has rolled out a new Bluetooth keyboard this week with an attractive price tag and a pair of color choices.  If you’re looking for a thin, lightweight keyboard for your Galaxy Tab, XOOM, or Transformer Prime, then you may want to consider the inexpensive Ultra-Slim Keyboard.  Features include a built-in rechargeable battery (USB), soft touch keys, and media and music controls.  What’s more, there are also buttons for cut, copy, paste, and more for easy document editing from your device.

Verbatim Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard (Amazon)

Verbatim Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Tablets Makes Typing Easier for On-the-Go Users

Sleek, portable keyboard delivers style, mobility and ultimate functionality – in both white and black – for iPad, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom and more

Charlotte, NC, November 28, 2011– Verbatim, the global leader in data storage technology, has just announced its new Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard is now shipping to retailers nationwide. Designed to work with iPads, iPhones and other Bluetooth-enabled tablets with HID keyboard support, this thin, portable keyboard delivers a more familiar typing method to touchscreen users. By offering a quick and easy way to compose e-mails and other important documents on-the-go, the Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard enhances productivity and efficiency anywhere. “The Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard is all about giving our customers the freedom to be mobile,”  said Ron Hanafin, Verbatim Product Manager, Accessories & Peripherals. “For on-the-go business professionals, for students working on a late-night term paper at the local coffee shop or for the everyday lifestyle blogger, this portable accessory is the perfect travel companion.” Plus, users can play, pause and control iTunes music directly from the keyboard’s media console, and the Enhanced Smart Keys offer a simpler way to cut, copy, paste and undo. The low profile, soft-touch keys provide a crisp, responsive feel when typing, while remaining virtually silent. Additionally, the Ultra-Slim Keyboard’s built-in rechargeable power source eliminates the need for constant battery charging and replacement,  and is easily replenished via a USB-to-computer or wall-charger connection. The Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard comes with a sleek case for greater freedom and mobility, making it the ideal carrying and travel companion. Features

• Compatible with iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom and any tablet with HID keyboard support and Bluetooth connectivity
• Ultra-compact design for maximum portability
• Media console- Includes enhanced volume and digital music controls
• Enhanced Function Keys- New, easy-to-use function keys for cut, copy, paste and undo and more
• Built-in rechargeable battery
• Low profile, soft-touch keys

Verbatim’s Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard is available now at NewEgg for just $54.99. To request more information on Verbatim’s other mobile accessories or their data storage product offerings, including images, local retailers, or product samples, contact PR representative Madison McClymonds at 305-371-9736 x146 or MadisonMcClymonds@maxborgesagency.com.

Lenovo is up to something lately. First they announced a few new Android tablets rocking Honeycomb, and now this. This little beauty was just spotted, and it’s being dubbed the LePhone K2. Rocking a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260 processor, 1GB of RAM, 1GB of ROM, a 4.3-inch IPS display, and 8MP camera with 1080p video capture, it’s sure to raise a few eyebrows. The only damper that we can find is that the device runs on Gingerbread (2.3.5, to be exact). Of course, there’s no word on a release date, so Lenovo could very well slap Ice Cream Sandwich on this bad boy before launch. We’ll try to find out some more on this device.

In the meantime, the gallery below should satisfy you for awhile.

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Shopping for loved ones this time of year can be confusing and stressful, especially for those with children of their own. Well, Amazon aims to relieve some of those worries with their Amazon Santa app, available now for Kindle Fire (and iPad) users. It features a kid-friendly catalog, so they can browse over 500,000 family-oriented toys, music, movies, video games, and more, and add items to a wish list. Then parents can review the list, edit it to their hearts’ content, and email it to friends, family members, etc.

The app is free, so fire up your Amazon Appstore and get your children’s wish lists started today! You can check out a bit more on the app in the press release below.

So what do your kids want this holiday season? Let us know in the comments!

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