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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.

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.

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.

Source Engadget

Time Warner Cable has made good on its promise to release an Android app, and while it doesn’t include the most important feature (and is only compatible with tablets) it’s better than nothing. The TWC TV app will turn your Android tablet into a glorified remote control allowing you to view program listings for up to 7 days, change channels on compatible set-top boxes, search for programming by title or episode, and even schedule and manage upcoming DVR recordings.

Those are certainly a few nice features, but I’m betting you noticed a very important feature missing from that list — live streaming. This is a huge disappointment to just about everyone, but it’s been said that live streaming will only be available with Android 4.0. While it does suck, it makes sense and they are right to wait — considering Android 4.0 is everything Honeycomb was supposed to be.

Now comes the fun part (can you feel the sarcasm?). In order to enjoy the benefits of this service, you must first meet a long list of prerequisites (and that’s even if the service is available in your area). For starters, you must own an Android tablet running Honeycomb — and while the app has only been tested and approved for the Motorola XOOM and Samsung Galaxy Tab, it should work on other Honeycomb tablets with a 1280×800 resolution. Once you’ve checked that off the list, other requirements include:

• Time Warner Cable video package at the Standard (Expanded Basic) level or higher
• Compatible set-top box or DVR running the Time Warner Cable “Navigator” interactive program guide (Motorola iGuide equipment is currently unsupported)
• Internet connection (WiFi or 3G)
• Time Warner Cable user name and password

I’ve heard the list of supported DVR boxes is very slim so you may want to check with TWC before banging your head against the wall. So, while your not going to be able to watch your favorite show while on the can, you can at least show off your fancy new remote the next time someone stops by.

The TWC TV app is available for free in the Android Market and can be downloaded by following the link below. Good luck!

Source: Engadget

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If you happen to own a Tegra powered Android device, we have yet another Tegra “exclusive” game for you to enjoy. Zen Pinball THD has hit the market as a free download and comes with one free “Sorcerer’s Lair” themed table. Featuring interactive 3D models, advanced ball physics, rich social features and hot seat multiplayer, Zen Pinball THD is a definite winner among pinball video games.

The game is available for Tegra powered devices running Android 2.3 and while it only comes with the one free table, there are many other tables available for purchase — including the critically acclaimed Marvel Pinball series. The Marvel series looks awesome and would be an automatic purchase in my house if only I owned a Tegra powered device (apparently striking an exclusive deal is more profitable than actually selling your product). The game looks like a lot of fun and comes with other great features to keep those flippers moving:

• Worldwide leader boards and friend challenges
• Table achievements
• Each table comes equipped with a rule sheet providing tips and tricks to help you boost your score
• Pass the game around to friends as you compete with each other for the top pinball wizard in Hot Seat multiplayer mode

If you’ve been looking for a feature rich pinball game like Zen Pinball THD and have yourself a Tegra device, head on over to the Android Market and give it a pop.

Source: Android Central

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Link AppBrain | Link Android Market

We just got word from Samsung advising that a white version of their AT&T Galaxy S II Skyrocket will be available on December 4th. The internals remain the exact same as its black counterpart and the $249.99 stays put as well. The 4G LTE edition of the Galaxy S II also features a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus multi-touch display, and an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p video capture.

Android developers looking at various advertising and monetization options may want to swing by Aduru and check out their “collaborative mobile ad network”.  Designed with a “scratch our back and we’ll scratch yours” model it allows developers to trade their unused ad space.  In other words, you advertise the games/apps for developers X and Y in your app and those guys advertise yours in their app.  It doesn’t cost you anything to do it and you won’t earn any actual revenue but you’ll get ad impressions – and that may be all you need.

Features of Aduru:

• Aduru as a “backfill” network – A great way to use Aduru is to display an Aduru ad when your “paid” ads fail to fill. This strategy ensures you always maximise your ad space as Aduru offers a 100% fill rate.
• Split your ad requests – Decide how often you wish to display “paid adverts” and when you’d like to earn ad impressions by displaying Aduru adverts (now supports AdWhirl)
• Split requests by date/time – Does your paid advert provider routinely have times when their eCPM is particularly low? If so this may be a good time to display Aduru ads and earn yourself impressions for your adverts
• Run House Ads – If you have paid and ad supported apps, run Aduru adverts within your ad supported app and earn impressions to advertise your paid app!

Nordisk Film Games Publishing (Marbians) today announced that December 15th will see the arrival of their new Android game, Seal Force.  Using a combination of in-game path-drawing mechanics and auto-running gameplay, you’ll be in charge of three seal commandos.  Your guys, Fonzie, Sarge and Milo each have their own personalities and strengths but all will be important in helping rid the ocean of the dangerous and deadly toxins.    Borrowing heavily from the drawing styles of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Seal Force will be enjoyed by gamers of all ages.

Seal Force features:

• Control three experienced seal commandos - Fonzie, Sarge and Milo – to clean the oceans of krill that have been afflicted by deadly and colorful toxins, before innocent animals consume them!
• Get ready for the chase of your life! Complete missions and fight through waves of colorfully diabolic enemy krill before hunting down the evil villain Krillian.
• Combo frenzy - Use Seal Force’s line-drawing controls to perform crazy combos – taking out multiple krill at a time and racking up shells.
• Upgrade seals to complete missions - Use your hard-earned shells at the Seal HQ to upgrade your seals with special weapons, suits and gadgets.
• Buy additional shells as in-app purchase to get cool items faster.

Look for Seal Force to arrive for free in the Android Market on December 15th!