January 2012

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Now $99 from Amazon

By Jack Smith | January 27, 2012

Amazon gives you one more reason to switch to Verizon Wireless. It is offering Google’s latest Android flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G, for only $99.99 with a 2-year Verizon Wireless contract for a limited time. That is a whopping $200 discount from the regular on-contract price of $299 from Verizon Wireless.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G is the world’s first smartphone to feature the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. Besides the 720p HD resolution and Android Ice Cream Sandwich, you also get NFC (Near Field Communication), 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network support (currently offers up to 10 times the speed of 3G), full HD 1080p camcorder, and other gimmicky features.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone
Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone
List Price:$299.99
Price:$99.99 to $239.99
You save:Up to $200 (67%)

Source: Amazon

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HTC Unlocks Bootloaders for DROID Incredible, Desire Z, and More

By Jack Smith | January 19, 2012

HTC has added six more HTC smartphones to its growing list of supported smartphone for its bootloader unlock tool.

The additional six smartphones supported include:

  • HTC Aria
  • HTC ChaCha
  • HTC Desire Z
  • HTC DROID Incredible
  • HTC Status
  • T-Mobile G2

Unlocking the bootloader allows user to root the device for installing custom version of Android Operating System. However, HTC also warns that unlocking the bootloader may void your warranty.

What does this mean for me?

Unlocking the bootloader means that you now have the ability to customize software on your device. Please note that changing your bootloader can cause significant issues with your device and once you have unlocked your device, you have agreed to the disclaimer that states a change in warranty status such that in the event you render your device unusable, you are responsible for the recovery of your device, whether by repair or by other means.

HTC Dev™ – Bootloader FAQ

If you understand the risks involved, then please visit the official HTC Dev™ Unlock Bootloader website for the instructions.

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How to Bypass Wikipedia SOPA/PIPA Blackout Locked Page

By Jack Smith | January 18, 2012

Wikipedia joins many other websites in raising our awareness of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) by locking itself out with a SOPA/IPA blackout page as a protest.

Wikipedia believes that “SOPA and PIPA are badly drafted legislation that won’t be effective at their stated goal (to stop copyright infringement), and will cause serious damage to the free and open Internet.” It is “concerned that SOPA and PIPA will severely inhibit people’s access to online information.”

Wikipedia SOPA/PIPA Blackout

As a result, “Wikipedia is protesting against SOPA and PIPA by blacking out the English Wikipedia for 24 hours, beginning at midnight January 18, Eastern Time. Readers who come to English Wikipedia during the blackout will not be able to read the encyclopedia: instead, they will see messages intended to raise awareness about SOPA and PIPA, and encouraging them to share their views with their elected representatives, and via social media.” — Wikipedia: SOPA and PIPA – Learn more

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Asus Transformer Prime Tablet Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Update and BootLoader Unlock Tool Announced

By Jack Smith | January 4, 2012

ASUS announced today that the official Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update for ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 will be made available on January 12, 2012.

In the same announcement, ASUS also addressed issues concerning the built-in GPS and the locked bootloader on the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime.

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 (Amethyst Gray)

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