The LG Optimus Elite will arrive 5/18 | 0 Comments
By evp on 05-03-2012 02:53 PM
In recent years there has been a push to be environmentally friendly or “go green” and Sprint has made huge strides towards this. The LG Optimus Elite is yet another device to add to the already impressive line-up of eco-friendly devices. The Optimus Elite casting is made of 50% recycled material and RoHS compliant- meaning it’s free from many potentially hazardous materials, such as PVC, phthalates, halogens and mercury. Additional specs include:
- Processor: 800 MHz processor
- Memory: 4GB ROM/512 MB RAM
- Battery: 1520 mAh
- OS: Android 2.3
- Display: 3.5″ capacitive touch-screen
At launch the Elite will retail for $49.99 and will be available on the EVP portal. Contact EVP for more info.
What are the best apps for your new Tablet? | 0 Comments
By evp on 02-22-2012 08:13 PM
You have just received your shiny new Android Tablet and now you’re wondering what to do with it. Once you’ve played with your settings and set up your email account that next best thing is to head to the Android Market.
In the Android Market you can browse apps, music, books and truly customize your tablet for your needs. The hard part can be deciding which apps are helpful and which are a waste of time. Since Android is an open source platform new apps are created daily with some 400,000 apps to chose from. USA today can up with a handy list of the 9 must have apps for your Android Tablet. Check em out:
- Dropbox
- Double Twist with AirSync
- HootSuite
- Evernote
- Apps Organizer
- Advanced Task Killer
- Skitch
- Google Reader
- Amazon Kindle
-Source Liz Patt- USA Today
Finally an affordable Tablet! | 0 Comments
By evp on 01-31-2012 03:33 PM
Coming soon is the new ZTE Optik™ launching on the Sprint network. The Optik will be a great device for someone that is interested in getting a tablet, but not wanting to spend a fortune. This tablet is set to launch at $99 with an agreement or $349 with no contract with a variety of rate plans available.
The ZTE Optik™ combines 3G mobility with Wi-Fi speeds to deliver the connectivity you need. This device also delivers Android 3.2, Honeycomb OS and provides access to over 250,000 Android apps. The Optik offers an enriched multimedia experience on a 7 inch all-points capacitive touch screen, browsing on flash-embedded web sites and an amazing dual camera. Other features include:
- Mobile Hotspot-supports up to 5 users
- 4000 mAh battery
- 1.25 GHz dual core processor
- Dual cameras-5.0MP rear facing and 2.0MP front facing
- Stereo Speakers
- MicroSD capable, supports up to 32GB
Google Music: iTunes for Android or something more? | 1 Comment
By brian on 11-18-2011 04:46 PM
Google Music, an online music store and “free locker” for digital music, was rolled out to the public on Wednesday.
Google Music, with more 13 million songs, will be integrated with Android Market, the company’s online store for smartphone apps and videos as it plays catch-up with its rivals. Apple, Amazon and Facebook have to varying degrees integrated music into their core online and mobile products. Google Music will allow the Web search leader to do the same by letting consumers access music from various Internet-connected devices and easily share tracks with friends. Google has negotiated U.S. deals with three of the four major music companies: Vivendi SA’s Universal Music Group; Sony Corp’s Sony Music Entertainment; and EMI. It has also signed deals with the increasingly influential independent label group Merlin and London-based Beggar’s Banquet label group, home to the year’s biggest selling artist, Adele.
While no single Android phone has approached the popularity of the iPhone, Android smartphones as a whole have become a serious force, capturing more than half the overall market during the last quarter. (Android phones amounted to 52% of the global market compared to about 15% for the iPhone, according to Gartner). For someone trying to decide between buying an Apple or Android device, iTunes could be a deciding factor. Google Music, at least in part, could take that bullet out of Apple’s gun.
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Would you like an Ice Cream Sandwich? | 0 Comments
By evp on 10-18-2011 09:34 PM
Google has come out with some of the most creative names for their Android software. Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo (frozen yogurt), Gingerbread, Honeycomb, and now Ice Cream Sandwich. Seems that Google has the same love of desserts that I do.
The newest OS is expected to be a combination of Gingerbread and Honeycomb and will likely be Android 4.0. The launch of the new software was pushed back out of respect for the late Steve Jobs. Though the new OS has not yet officially launched the new character has. This week the newest member of the dessert family arrives early at the Google Corp office. Check out the arrival of the newest dessert and enjoy.
Google Wallet is here! | 0 Comments
By evp on 09-23-2011 03:54 PM
Google Wallet is an Android app that makes the Nexus S 4G a wallet. That’s right, your phone can now literally do everything including pay for your dinner. The app stores a virtual version of your credit card on the phone and allows you to pay using near field communications or NFC. Currently the app is only available on select devices and accepted at select retailers, but I anticipate this growing to include all retailers in the near future.
Article from Phone Scoop states, “Google today announced the general availability of its Google Wallet service for Sprint and owners of the Samsung Nexus S Android smartphone. Google Wallet is an open platform for payments and offers at the point of sale. Google said it makes use of your phone to tap, pay and save. Google Wallet uses NFC (near-field communications) and GPS to let people use phones for commercial transactions. Google Wallet works with MasterCard’s PayPass system, and Sprint, Citi, which are among the first Google Wallet partners. Others following soon include Visa, Discover, and American Express. Google Wallet supports loyalty programs, such as supermarket club cards, and automatically applies any earned discounts to the purchase. Receipts are stored electronically on the phone. The system was trialed in New York City and San Francisco over the last few months. Some of the first retailers on board are Macy’s, Walgreens, and Subway. Google is offering a $10 bonus to new users who sign up before the end of the year. There is a tool available on Google’s web site to help potential users see where they might use the service. Google hasn’t said if or when Google Wallet will become available to other handsets and other carriers.” Read More from Phone Scoop.
