Sony updates old phones not to Android 4.1

Sony's smartphones from 2011 not update to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
This makes the manufacturer said Friday.

The Xperia S, Acro S, Ion, P, Go and J will all get an update to the latest version of Android. If this is going to happen at a later time announced.

Xperia phones from 2011 will not update. "After Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0 ed.), we can use the experience of these devices does not guarantee," said Sony in the statement.

Is still considered that the update is released for cheap models from 2012 as the Xperia U and Sola.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Small update

Yesterday Samsung started rolling out a relatively small update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. The tablet will include a newer version of Polaris Office S-Note. In addition, the new software should provide improved stability.

The update is OTA (over-the-air) directly on your device to install or can be downloaded via Samsung Kies. The update keeps the tablet to Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0).

Galaxy Note 10.1
the interesting thing about the Galaxy Note 10.1 is the ability to use the S-Pen. This active stylus provides accurate text input and even makes it possible to draw as if on real paper: the pen with the special screen supports 1024 pressure levels, making a line such thickens as you harder on the screen, just like a real pencil.

The Galaxy Note 10.1 includes a quad-core Exynos processor thus has the same processor as the Galaxy S III. This processor is clocked at a rate of 1.4 GHz. There is 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage memory... The tablet has a 1280 × 800 screen.

Today's update brings stability improvements according to Samsung, but also a new version of S-Note and the accompanying Office suite, Polaris Office.

Availability
The stability update can be found by clicking on the tablet to 'Installing'->' Device Info '>' Software update'-> 'Update' to go. It is also possible to use the tablet to connect via the USB cable to the PC, and then you Samsung Kies management software can download and install the update. The update is about 75 MB. Moreover, it appears the update being only for the 3G edition of the Note 10.1 to be available.

Android Game: Hillclimb Racing fun, addictive 'racer'

Sometimes you come across a game against by the simplicity of it, just really nice. Hillclimb racing is one of them. The idea is that you and your car through a hilly landscape 2D drives and ensures that the car does not turn. Sounds simple right? That is disappointing from experience we can tell ...

Hillclimb Racing
The idea is that you unscathed full 2D trail travels without the head store or worse, the driver 'murder' because on his neck chain. There are basically only two controls available accelerate and brake. It is the intention here to find a good balance between to ensure that you do not rollover example by hard by a pit to drive.

While driving, the aim is to collect as many coins to get updates for your car to buy (engine, suspension, tires, 4 wheel drive) allowing your car to the inhospitable terrain ever better control. You can also collect coins to unlock the next track so you are in a completely new environment hill you can test-drive qualities. This game makes you, if you again turns, just starts again to increase the number achieved meters to break. In short, a fun, addictive game, especially by its simplicity.

Availability
Hillclimb Racing is a free download from the Google Play Store by following QRcode scanning or clicking. Hillclimb Racing is available for Android devices running Android 2.2 or higher.

Android 4.1.2 now available for the Galaxy Nexus

Earlier this month launched Android 4.1.2 for the Nexus 7. The update did not quite big changes with it, in addition to stability and performance improvements and the ability to the home screen in landscape mode.

Just got my Galaxy Nexus within the message to update to Android 4.1.2

Android 4.1.2
the most noticeable change was the landscape mode for the home screen should be. If you have the Galaxy Nexus in the fixed length, you will automatically switch to landscape mode and thus be correctly displayed. Previously, the home screen can only be used in portrait mode. But what I try, the start screen of my Galaxy Nexus will not rotate when I tilt the phone. We love to hear what you have found. There are also stability and performance improvements in Android 4.1.2 but I have not experienced as such because the update just installed.

Availability
The firmware update is available OTA. There would be a message in your notification bar should be displayed. You see this message does not? Then you can update accelerate emptying the cache of Google Services Framework and then re-check for the update. You do this by going to Settings> Apps> All> Google Services Framework to go here and click 'Clear data' button. You loose any settings or other data. Then go to Settings> about phone> System updates and the update would be on your screen should appear. After installation you Galaxy Nexus run on the latest version of Android, Jellybean.

Sony Nexus X pictures leak

We do all kinds of rumors about new Nexus phones; the LG Nexus 4 was the most in the news. Now there are also pictures of a Nexus device manufacturer Sony appeared. Expanding the Nexus program would be in the form of an LG Optimus Nexus, Sony Xperia Nexus and perhaps an HTC Incredible Nexus stature can start giving.

The Nexus 4, 5 and Nexus 6 would be in addition to the Nexus 7 in the shop can come to lie.

Sony Nexus X
the rumors that several manufacturers to launch a Nexus device will be getting stronger. In our special on the past and future of Google Nexus we spoke about this possibility. Google would put different manufacturers to develop a Nexus device which would be mutually competed mainly on hardware and design. Naturally, all of these Nexus Appliances a standard Android interface that is not modified by the manufacturer.

On Picasa are two photographs appeared in the so-called Sony Nexus X. One of the pictures contains standard Nexus wallpaper and navigation buttons are displayed on the screen, just like the Galaxy Nexus. For the rest, we have little information about reporting, let alone about the authenticity of the images. Well we hope that Sony is one of the manufacturers that belongs to the series of the yet to be released Nexus Devices.

First images of ASUS Padfone two appeared

Actually, this hybrid between a phone and a tablet until next week unveiled at an event in Milan and Taipei, but ASUS CEO Jerry Chen could not seem to adhere. After an interview on Windows laptops Bloomberg gave the premiere of the new ASUS Padfone 2.

ASUS Padfone 2
ASUS is excited about this concept and has learned from the first model of the Padfone. The design is still revolutionary because the phone is used as power source for the tablet and therefore on the back of the tablet should be confirmed.

The Android Phone itself is almost not changed, the screen is slightly bigger and now measures 4.7 inch. The rear camera has been updated, now you make photos and videos with 13 megapixels instead of 8 megapixels. It seems that we are on the following 'leaked' press photo a camera on the back of the tablet shown.

The most visible change is in the 10.1 inch tablet at the rear. Unlike the first Padfone you do the phone no longer to store behind a flap. In the new version you slide the phone with the screen facing inwards back of the tablet. This gives a brisk space and weight savings, and the tablet is a lot thinner and lighter.

keyboard
The video is totally not discuss the optional keyboard and also the leaked press photos are not shown. We assume that this keyboard is still used, but that this ASUS for marketing reasons has not shown. The whole package of tablet, keyboard and phone was extremely heavy and that was our biggest stumbling block in terms of the first Padfone. During the press conference of 16 October we will get more information about the Padfone 2.

Sony rolls Android 4.0 for the Xperia U, go out and sola

Sony is currently a firmware upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich to spread for you Xperia, Xperia Xperia go and sola. This will in the coming weeks. Besides the update to Ice Cream Sandwich will also find some new apps for among other media supplied.

Ice Cream Sandwich
The update includes new versions of the apps WALKMAN, Album and Movies makes your media files even better to play or view. There is also the Extended Standby mode the standby time, depending on use, can extend up to four times. In addition, there are some new standard features in Ice Cream Sandwich. Thus the Lock in improved functionality, widgets can be resized, the data usage and made ​​clearer overview of recent apps renewed.

The Sony Xperia sola gets also a Glove Fashion function. This extends the floating touch technology with the ability to enjoy the winter the unit to operate with gloves.

availability
The update is market-and provider-related and will be distributed in the coming weeks. It is not offered OTA. You can use this firmware upgrade so only download through PC Companion on your laptop or PC or Bridge for Mac on your MacBook. More information about the update is available here.

Sony Xperia go
The Xperia Go is a compact unit focused on active fellows. Therefore, this device is also water and dust proof. The screen consists of mineral crystal that is scratch resistant and can be used with wet fingers (wet finger tracking). This screen is 3.5 inches and has a resolution of 480 × 320 pixels.

Sony Xperia sola
The Xperia sola contains the unique floating touch technology from Sony that allows you to touch the screen without scrolling, and it has an NFC chip. The device has a 3.7 inch screen (with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and a resolution of 854 × 480) and xLOUD sound.