LG Optimus G available Nov. 2 for $199.99, preorders start tomorrow

Announced last week as part of the AT&T Unwrapped media event, we are thrilled to announce the LG Optimus G, our first LTE quad core smartphone, will be available for our customers on Nov. 2 for $199.99* with a two-year commitment!  Starting tomorrow we’re also taking preorders, click HERE to reserve yours.

This phone is awesome.  When you are shopping for a new Android smartphone, you likely run across a list of specifications that may start to sound like a foreign language, especially about processors – dual-core vs. quad-core, 1.2 vs. 1.5 gigahertz – what does it all mean?

In the case of the LG Optimus G, the 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB RAM and AT&T’s 4G LTE network means this phone can fly.  Not literally of course, but tasks you perform on the phone will be much smoother. From loading web pages, to apps and games, it will get you to what you want, faster.

Don’t take my word for it, but see what the media had to say:

My immediate impression of the Optimus G is that it’s fast. It’s really, really fast - BGR

Optimus G is more than just the sum of its powerful parts - LaptopMag

In sum, it's one of the best phones I've seen from LG - Phone Scoop

Advanced features on Optimus G like QSlide and Live Zooming were made possible thanks to the powerful specs under the hood. Q Slide lets the user utilize two apps at once through the use of overlay multilevel viewing. Want to send a text message while watching a movie? No problem. And like all AT&T’s smartphones, Optimus G lets you talk and surf the web at the same time with simultaneous voice and data.

So check out powerful yet elegant Optimus G in our stores on Nov. 2!  We’re excited to put it in our customers’ hands so they can try it out for themselves.

*Requires Mobile Share Plan or eligible Voice Plan of $39+ and approved DataPro or DataPlus plan.

4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.

Hackathon winner puts fun into math learning

Ericsson and AT&T hosted a 36-hour coding challenge in lower Manhattan this weekend, running simultaneously with the Social Good Summit at the 92Y uptown. About 100 people volunteered to create new applications that help solve some of the world’s major challenges. For the best innovative app focusing on education, Ericsson offered a scholarship for a girl to go to secondary school in the name of that team. This particular event is the 28th hackathon for Alex Donn, Senior Marketing Manager at the AT&T Developer Program. He says: "A hackathon is at its core about thinking out of the box." This year’s theme of social good brought a new element to Donn’s experience. "Traditionally at hackathons, the code goes away after the weekend. With this we want to instill a bit of longevity, still allowing coders to tinker with new ideas and technology, but pairing them with non-governmental organizations that need basic utility applications, like adding a ‘like’ button on social media. The results will then last longer," he said. Participants broke into 24 teams for the day. Sunday night, each team gave a three-minute pitch and demonstration of their apps in front of the judging panel, comprising experts from companies including AT&T, Ericsson and Samsung. The overall winner was DecisionMakr, which allows Twitter users to give qualitative and quantitative feedback to decision-makers at conferences, town halls and other public events. The app will be used by Yale University at the Climate COP meeting in Doha this December. In second place was AA-Aid, an app to help alcoholics find meetings through crowd-sourcing and a semi-anonymous support network. The team in third place came up with an app called Hope that allows food donors and charities to better communicate what food they have, how much, and help plan the best routes and prioritize food pickup for charities in order to conserve resources. The Connect to Learn scholarship will be given in the name of Tug-O-Learn, a team of young New Yorkers. Khaliq Gant, Will Washburn and Luke Hristou knew each other before coming to the hackathon, but had not planned any ideas until the competition started. Ultimately, they chose to build an app around using the "Sphero" device because, in their words: "It’s awesome." The "Sphero" ball is a remote-controlled device that moves when commands are sent to it via a mobile device. In Tug-O-Learn, one student invites another student to a game. A random math question appears on the screens of both, and the first one to answer correctly sees the ball come closer. The first to get the ball wins. Gant says: "We wanted to make learning tangible, so when you see the ball coming toward you, you know you have achieved something." Geoff Hollingworth (second from left) and the Tug-o-Learn team. Ericsson’s Geoff Hollingworth (pictured, second from left, with the Tug-o-Learn team), in announcing the Connect to Learn winners, said: "Making it (learning) fun is what tipped this one for us. It’s simple and appealing."

SAMSUNG Mobile Introducing Galaxy Note® II in Time for the Holidays with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular

Redesigned S Pen and apps, sharing capabilities and quad-core Exynos™ processor enhances productivity, creativity and performance

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile) – the No.1 mobile phone provider in the United States1 – will launch the Galaxy Note® II in the U.S. with five major carriers by mid-November. Exact pricing and retail availability will be announced by each of the carriers.

Optimized for the fastest 4G LTE* and HSPA+ 42 networks, the Galaxy Note II combines some of the best capabilities of the Galaxy S® III with an enhanced S Pen and new S Pen apps, the processing power to multitask like a PC, with a larger screen yet in a thinner, lighter form factor. The Galaxy Note II enables consumers that want a larger format device to create, collaborate and now share original content faster and easier than before.

“The original Galaxy Note® created a new category of smartphones by combining the best of a smartphone with the best of a tablet. In less than a year, Samsung sold more than 10 million globally demonstrating the category is taking hold,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Telecommunications America. “The new Galaxy Note II is a significant leap forward for the category.”

Power & Performance
Galaxy Note II marks the U.S. debut of Samsung’s Exynos™ 1.6 GHz quad-core processor optimized for LTE networks. It has 2GB of internal RAM; and comes with 16 GB of onboard file storage and supports up to 64GB of additional memory with a microSD® card. Collectively, these deliver easy multitasking, lightning fast screen transitions, powerful browser performance and minimal app load time.


The Galaxy Note II is the first Samsung smartphone to launch with Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean, which brings stunning graphical capabilities and an upgraded Google Now service, including new features such as contextual search. It is also a SAFE-designated device, which means it has additional security features to safe-guard sensitive data and communications.

The Galaxy Note II has a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED™ touchscreen with 16:9 aspect ratio, the standard for true HD video viewing, and comes with a 3,100 mAh battery, which is 24 percent larger than the original Galaxy Note.

Despite the much larger battery, the device weighs slightly less than the original Galaxy Note. As a result of a narrower bezel on all four sides of the screen, the screen is larger but the overall device is narrower. The Galaxy Note II is available in Marble White and Titanium Gray color options.

Create & Collaborate
At the heart of the Galaxy Note II and the ability to create and collaborate is the S Pen™, which has been ergonomically redesigned to provide a more precise and natural writing and drawing experience. The new S Pen can sense 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, four times more than the original S Pen.

When the new S Pen is removed from the Galaxy Note II, it automatically launches the S Pen menu, which opens a new home screen that allows one-touch access to most used S-Pen applications. Keeping track of the S Pen is simple now too because a visual and audible alarm appears if the user forgets to put the S Pen back inside the device.

The S Pen’s advanced features provide the ability to capture ideas, inspiration and information instantly, and to combine handwriting with any digital content directly on the screen, such as adding new calendar appointments by writing the event details directly on the day of the week, signing or adding handwritten notes to an email.

Selecting and cropping text, images or other content on the Galaxy Note II with the S Pen is very similar to a traditional “click-mouse” experience. When the S Pen’s side button is pressed down, the S Pen recognizes that users want to clip or edit the selected content on the screen. Users can draw precise lines around the content to be cropped out, highlighted or copied into another application.

Key applications of the S Pen include:


Easy Clip feature allows users to instantly outline and crop any content on the screen in any shape to save, share or paste. Once done cropping the image, users can freely edit the cropped content through coloring, shading, or their own personal handwriting.
Air View allows users to hover with the S Pen over an email, calendar entry, image gallery or video to preview the content without having to open it or wait for screen transitions. This feature also enables users to preview Web site content without opening the full site. Air View provides a title description for unrecognizable icons in various applications.
Quick Command uses the S Pen to quickly activate applications and services people use most often. The command pad appears with one upward swipe on the screen with the S Pen button pressed down. Users can send an email, make a call or search a location with pre-registered and customized S Pen stroke marks made on the command pad.
Idea Sketch allows users to easily add illustrations by handwriting keywords on the S Note. It provides illustration images that match the handwritten keywords. It’s a fancy illustration match function that will allow users to express, organize and visualize ideas in a more innovative and creative way. Users can even customize and add in their own illustrations library.
Photo Notes allows users to create handwritten notes on the back of digital photos.


Multitask & Share
The Galaxy Note II takes multitasking to the next level by enabling consumers to launch multiple windows on one screen, including high definition video. Multitasking features include:

Popup Note lets users open an S Note instantly as a pop-up window to jot down a quick note during a phone call, checking email or watching a video.
Popup Video extends the concept of ‘Popup Play.’ While watching a video, with the touch of a button, the video will become a floating window on the display. The video will continue to play and it can be re-sized or repositioned to any part of the GALAXY Note II’s screen. This versatility means that users are free to load other applications beneath it to browse online or work in other apps such as email, calendar or text messaging.
Popup Browser launches a new browser window when a user clicks on a link embedded in an email.


The Galaxy Note II contains many of the popular, real-life content sharing features introduced in June on the Samsung Galaxy S™ III including:

S Beam – Tap back of Galaxy Note II against another S-Beam-enabled device to share large video files, documents or S Notes in seconds without using data service.
Share Shot - Seamlessly share pictures taken with Galaxy Note II’s 8 megapixel camera to other phones from up to 200 feet away.
Burst Shot/Best Shot – Capture rapid-fire still pictures with zero shutter lag; choose picture with optimal colors, lighting and clarity from Best Shot image recommendations.
AllShare Cast™ and GroupCast™ have been expanded on the Galaxy Note II. Share premium video content, mobile games and movies and TV shows from Samsung Media Hub wirelessly with Samsung Smart TVs, laptops, tablets and other consumer electronics.


Customize & Accessorize

Protective Flip Cover – Samsung’s unique flip cover enhances the look of the Galaxy Note II with a premium leather front and glossy backing, while providing privacy and protection. The Protective Flip Cover comes in seven vibrant colors to customize the Galaxy Note II, including Titanium Gray, Marble White, Blue, Pink, Mint, Lime Green, and Orange.
S Pen with Eraser – This ergonomic, full-featured S Pen features a button for gestures and an eraser tip for easy corrections. This updated version of Samsung’s original S Pen truly mimics the feel of a pen or pencil.


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AT&T HTC One X Getting OTA Update To 2.20.502.7 (Android 4.0.4) Eliminating Menu Bar, Giving Users Remapping Options (And Maybe Closing Root)

There's no question – HTC's latest flagship, the One X, is a fantastic device. One major gripe that users have had from day one however (besides broken multitasking) was the pesky menu bar that served to replace its missing capacitive counterpart. Any time users opened an app that wasn't optimized with the Ice Cream Sandwich-style "action overflow" button, the large black bar would appear.
All that is changing for owners of the AT&T-connected One X today though, as a 270MB OTA update (carrying software build 2.20.502.7 and bringing the handset up to ICS 4.0.4) eliminates the bar, instead giving users options to remap the device's multitask key to follow one of three sets of behavior: Always open recent apps, press for menu and long press for recent apps, or press for recent apps and long press for menu.
 
Screenshots 2-4: AC Forums
At the moment, no one is sure just what else may be contained in the update (besides 4.0.4's usual fixes and enhancements), as HTC has not divulged its full change log. It is important to note, however, that users at XDA indicate that the update may close all existing root loopholes, meaning un-rooted users (who want to root) should steer clear of the update for now.
We'll be keeping this post updated pending more information about this update. In the meantime, check to see if you're device has received the OTA prompt and let us know what you find!

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Pantech Renue™

Key Features  

CAMERA
3MP camera with video record to capture those special moments as they happen.

DURABLE*
Designed to keep up with the active, connected lifestyle.

TOUCHSCREEN
3.2" touchscreen with full slide out QWERTY keyboard.

AT&T NAVIGATOR®
Turn-by-turn voice and on-screen driving directions (subscription required and uses data).


Features

Camera

Rear-facing camera 3MP

Zoom 4X

Live video capture and playback


Music

Music player

Supported music formats MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA (Windows Media)

Subscription Music Services AT&T Radio® (subscription required and uses data)

Streaming Radio AT&T Radio

Customizable equalizer

Create music playlists


Messaging

Text Messaging Insert pictures, video clips and sound clips easily (messaging charges apply)


Email

Mobile Email


Video & Web

Web browser att.net


Applications/Media

Ringtones

Ringback Tones - have your friends hear your favorite song or funny phrase when they call you

Cool Tools Twitter™, Facebook, WHERE, WikiMobile

Games – puzzle, sports, action, card, racing and more Trial versions of Bejeweled®, PAC-MAN® Championship Edition, UNOSM

Preloaded apps from AT&T AT&T Navigator®, AT&T FamilyMap, AT&T Maps, AT&T Address Book. Separate subscription may be required.


Productivity

Calendar

Alarm clock

Call waiting

Caller ID

Personal Organizer

Address book

Conference calling

Call Forwarding

Multitasking – Use voice and data simultaneously


Sustainability

Device Eco-rating 3 stars. Visit www.att.com/ecospace for additional information.


Extras

3G – high-speed data and voice

World phone

BLUETOOTH® wireless connectivity

USB connectivity - transfer data through a USB cable USB cable included

Hands-free speakerphone

Hearing Aid (HAC) rating M3,T4

TTY/TTD compatible


Technical Specifications
Battery

Capacity 1000 mAh

Talk time Up to 3 hours

Standby time Up to 10 days
Dimensions

Size 3.89 x 2.49 x 0.47 inches

Weight 4.5 ounces
Processor

Chipset Qualcomm® QSC 6270 (T)

Cores Single
Memory

Internal memory storage Up to 185MB

Expandable memory storage Up to 32GB

Memory format microSD™

RAM 256MB
Wireless Technology

3G - UMTS 850/1900 MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Bluetooth technology 2.1 + EDR

FOTA capable - upgrade Firmware Over the Air

Pantech Renue - a solid "slider" with a QWERTY keyboard

The North American mobile operator AT & T introduced a new model of mobile phone - Pantech Renue, designed to communicate with fans through text messages. This model is implemented in the form factor "side slider" with a sliding hardware QWERTY keyboard and is equipped with a 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen.

In addition, as stated by the operator, its new 67% made from recycled materials, and packaging - 95%, the inscriptions on which are plotted with soy ink. In addition to the protection of Pantech Renue from external influences (you hit the sand and dust, protection from moisture, heat, cold, vibration, solar radiation) corresponds to the military standard MIL-STD-810G.

Pantech Renue go on sale October 7 and costs $ 70, subject to signing a two-year carrier agreement.

Specifications Pantech Renue:

Support communications standards: 3G/UMTS HSDPA (3,6 Mbps) 850/1900 (or 800/1900) MHz, GSM EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 98.8 X63, 2h11, 9 mm
Weight: 127.6 g
Platform: Qualcomm Brew
Display: 3.2 inch, TFT, resolution QVGA (320x240)
Camera: 3 megapixel with video capture
MicroSD slot for memory cards
Battery: Li-Ion, 1000 mAh / h

Ice Cream Sandwich Update Available for LG Nitro HD Customers Beginning July 31

Beginning next Tuesday, AT&T customers who have an LG Nitro™ HD will be able to update their phone to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and will also have access to LG’s new Optimus 3.0 UI.

Optimus 3.0 is LG’s new user interface that lets Nitro HD customers unlock the phone by swiping  anywhere on the screen, allowing for additional display customization such as using your own photos as icons and shortcut images, and the addition of a “Download” category in the menu for easier organization.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) simplifies common actions and includes a new typeface optimized for high-resolution screens to improve readability.

Customers can download the update by visiting www.lg.com/us/NitroHD-Upgrade from a personal computer and following the instructions on the site.

The most noticeable changes LG Nitro HD customers will see with this update are:

• New lock screen actions let you conveniently jump directly to a specific application without unlocking the homescreen.

• The redesigned Gallery App & Photo Editor makes it easier to manage, show, and share photos and videos than ever before.

• An updated home screen folder and favorites tray that lets you group your apps and shortcuts logically by simply dragging one onto another.

• Enhanced multitasking capabilities let you instantly navigate from one task to another by leveraging a list in the System Bar that includes thumbnail images of all recently used apps.  Just tap the thumbnail to resume using that app.

• Improved text input with an updated keyboard that supports faster text input and more accurate entries with better error correction and word suggestions.

• An app that helps you easily monitor your data usage.

• Face Unlock, a new screen-lock option that intelligently unlocks your device using facial recognition software.

Additionally, in the coming weeks we’ll be rolling out updates to the HTC One X and HTC Inspire that enhance performance and in the case of the Inspire, add AT&T Address Book, HTC Sense 3.0 and Task Manager.

We’ve got more ICS updates coming, so stay tuned for the latest!

Motorola Atrix HD officially launched in the U.S. market

Motorola introduced the North American market its latest model of the Android smartphone - Motorola Atrix HD, which first appears at the mobile operator AT & T. A distinctive feature is support for new LTE networks, the presence of a 4.5-inch display with HD ColorBoost coated Corning Gorilla Glass, and the use of Kevlar in the hull structure, which is achieved through increased protection from external influences, including protection from splashes.

Other features include new items that may include various features that make it easier to work with the device, including SMARTACTIONS, designed to automate many processes that normally take a long time under normal circumstances (such as an automatic response to calls and messages, display of the profile depending on the location or time, the inclusion of energy-saving features and disable "greedy" in case of reduction of the battery, etc.).

Also, for the new Motorola Atrix HD will be available for a large number of accessories that include a variety of battery chargers, docking stations, stands and holders.

Specifications Motorola Atrix HD:

Support communications standards: LTE (Band 04/Band 17); 3G HSPA (21/5, 76 Mbps), WCDMA 1900/850/2100/1700 MHz; GSM 1900/850/900/1800
Dimensions: 69,9 x133, 5x8, 4 mm
Weight: 140 g.
Processor: Dual Core, 1.5 GHz
Platform: Android 4.0
Display: 4.5-inch, HD ColorBoost, 720h1280 resolution pixels, the protective coating Corning Gorilla Glass
Main camera: 8 megapixels with autofocus and LED backlit, support Full HD (1080p) video
Front camera: 1.3 MP
Active noise reduction system that uses three microphones (CrystalTalk PLUS)
Memory: 8GB internal, 1 GB of RAM, microSD slot for memory cards
Slot for micro SIM card
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth v4.0 LE + EDR, USB 2.0 HS (micro USB), HDMI, S-GPS, A-GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery: 1780 mA / h, Li-Ion-Pol
Misc: Accelerometer, electronic compass, light sensor and proximity

MOTOROLA ATRIX™ HD

LIMMER. STRONGER. SMARTER.
Stylishly thin good looks,
made Kevlar® strong
Splash resistant, inside and out
SMARTACTIONS™ app can help you save hours of battery life
4.5" HD ColorBoost™ display, with more vibrant colors, sharper images

DESIGN: THE ULTIMATE IN CRAFTSMANSHIP
Move to the front of the line with MOTOROLA ATRIX™ HD. Available in Modern White and Titanium, it’s stylishly thin and stands out in a crowd. But don’t let the good looks fool you – this smartphone is built to last. It’s made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber in a distinctive microweave pattern, for incredible strength and stability.

DISPLAY: A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES, ALL IN HD
Brilliant. That’s the best way to describe what you’ll see on the MOTOROLA ATRIX HD's huge 4.5-inch HD ColorBoost™ display. Made of scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, it has more vibrant colors and sports 50 percent more pixels than the leading smartphone. More pixels means a higher resolution, for greater detail and sharper, clearer images that look more true to life.

SMARTACTIONS: DRIVE SMART
MOTOROLA ATRIX HD is a mindful smartphone, with a fully-integrated, free SMARTACTIONS™ app that intelligently automates the routine and suggests ways to personalize your phone – and make your life easier. Say, you’re driving. SMARTACTIONS will suggest the Drive Smart rule. If accepted, it sets the phone to auto-reply to calls and texts and enables hands-free conversations.

MULTIMEDIA: THE MASTER OF REALITY
You love to share, and the MOTOROLA ATRIX HD is the perfect enabler. There’s a webcam, for Google Hangout video chats, and a hi-speed 8 MP camera that zooms in or out with touch-screen control. Image uploads to Google+ are easy too, and you can even take snapshots while video recording – just press the capture button. The 1080p HD video recorder features professional-grade 30 fps playback. It's the kind of rich viewing experience you’d expect from a TV or tablet.

SMARTACTIONS: DO NOT DISTURB, SELECTIVELY
SMARTACTIONS are autocratic. Only you can choose whether or not to accept the suggestions, which are based on the time, place and situation. If you’re busy, SMARTACTIONS will offer up the Meeting rule. Accept this, and your MOTOROLA ATRIX HD silences its ringer and activates the auto-text reply, but also selectively lets pre-designated VIP callers through.

SMARTACTIONS: DOING A LOT MORE, WITH LESS
SMARTACTIONS are practical. There’s even a rule that recognizes when it’s time to preserve battery power. Choose the Battery Extender rule, and your MOTOROLA ATRIX HD dims its display, turns off the GPS and disables background data – helping to save hours of battery life! And as it adapts to your unique needs, it learns. But remember – you’re always in control.

PROCESSING SPEED: THE POWER TO PLEASE
You’ve got energy to burn, and the MOTOROLA ATRIX HD does more than keep pace. It supports 4G LTE, which is up to 10x faster than your typical 3G. And, it’s got a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, which means it's up to 2x faster than a phone with a single-core engine. So, whether it’s time to multitask or enjoy some Google Play™ apps or games, your experience will be smooth and satisfying.

ANDROID™ 4.0: ICE CREAM SANDWICH
MOTOROLA ATRIX HD runs on Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), a new unified phone-and-tablet user interface that builds on the things people love most about Android: Easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens and resizable widgets. Circle Widgets is your all-in-one, real-time feed for time, weather and data usage status – one of many powerful new ways to communicate and share.

ACCESSORIES: SIMPLY SMART
MOTOROLA ATRIX HD features an intelligent array of accessories. Free your mind – and hands – with the Vehicle Navigation Dock, which easily mounts to any windshield or dashboard and automatically launches a customized driving screen. For entertainment at home or productivity in the office, use the HD Dock and USB to connect to a big screen. Or try the P893 Universal Power Pack. It’s the easiest way to charge your phone on the go.

GOOGLE PLAY STORE: READY, SET, PLAY
Get the most out of your MOTOROLA ATRIX HD by getting what you need from the Google Play™ store. Stocked with an impressive selection of music and books for purchase and movies for rent, there’s also hundreds of thousands of apps (many free) for work and play. Try the Google Play™ Music app on your Android-powered phone, to listen to your music collection – even songs on iTunes.

BUSINESS READY: YOUR SECRETS ARE SAFE
Shhh! MOTOROLA ATRIX HD may know a lot about you, but it also can keep a secret. It’s got business-ready security that would make any IT manager proud. Government-grade encryption protects your email, contacts and calendar, while the VPN keeps you plugged into the office when you’re away. Use mirror mode to present documents directly from your phone to a big screen. Your productivity will soar!

CAMERA: AIM HIGH WITH ANDROID 4.0 (ICS)
Take great shots with your MOTOROLA ATRIX HD and some clever new Camera app features from Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). You can now use the touchscreen to zoom in or out. Or take snapshots during a video recording by just pressing the capture button. The volume buttons on the device also can be set to control the camera shutter or the zoom – whatever you prefer.

Sony Xperia ion (AT&T) user interface

This is a hands-on video of Sony Xperia ion for AT&T.

AT&T HTC One X 1.85 update now rolling out over the air

As noted by folks over on the Android Central forums, the AT&T HTC One X is now receiving an over-the-air software update to version 1.85.502.3. For those keeping score at home, that's the same version that leaked a couple of weeks back in the form of an RUU (ROM Update Utility.)

AT&T One X owners can look forward to a variety of fixes in this latest update, including a solution for the intermittent Wifi drop-outs affecting many users. Here's the full change list --

Wi-Fi Connectivity Improvement - improves operation when a device leaves Wi-Fi coverage.
Wi-Fi Throughput (Speed Increase)
AT&T Address Book fixes - Contacts formatting when synced to AAB
To grab the 64.55MB update, head to Settings > About phone > Software updates, and hit that button. When you're done, be sure to let us know how you're getting on down in the comments.

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Update for Nokia Lumia 900 on AT&T brings enhancements

The Nokia Lumia 900 has been out for a few months now and has drawn raving reviews and positive feedback all around. As we’re committed to providing an amazing customer experience, today we are announcing a series of upgrades and enhancements for the Nokia Lumia 900 on AT&T’s network in the United States. These enhancements address some of the feedback that has been provided to us from Lumia 900 owners over the past couple of months.
First of all, we want to thank our customers who have given us feedback whether it has come through Twitter, Facebook or by leaving a comment here on Conversations.  We’re listening and we’re here to make sure your experience as a Nokia customer is as enjoyable as possible.

With that, please update your Lumia 900 as soon as you can. To get the update, be sure to use Zune for Windows.

Are you a Mac user? Not a problem, just download Windows Phone 7 Connector.

This update brings the following enhancements:

▪       Removes purple hue which affected the screen of some devices in low light conditions

▪       Improved sensitivity for the proximity sensor

▪       Other minor adjustments and enhancements

This update is only for Nokia Lumia 900 on AT&T’s network in the United States. In addition to the enhancements mentioned, we’ll be rolling out new updates and surprises in the near future to all Lumia 900 users, so stay tuned!

Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate: eco-friendly LTE-smartphone

U.S. operator AT & T announced a smart phone Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate. It is positioned as the first smartphone for the fourth-generation cellular networks, LTE, made in compliance with the standards of environmental safety. "Green" features include: battery cover 80% of the unit is made from recycled materials. In addition, the device is equipped with energy efficient charger which will give a signal in the case of a full charge.

With regard to technical characteristics, the smartphone is running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, is built on a dual-core 1.2-GHz processor, equipped with a 4-inch touch screen Super AMOLED, 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and video recording 720p on the back and 1, 3-megapixel front camera. Model Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate appear in the U.S. on 10 June and will cost $ 49.99 with a two-year contract.

Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate LTE Smartphone - AT&T Mobile Minute

The Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate is AT&T and Samsung's first LTE smartphone to be certified with a platinum rating by UL Environment. This Samsung LTE smartphone has housing that is made from 80 percent recycled materials and an energy efficient charger. The Exhilarate has a crisp display, Scorpion processor, voice recognition technology and mobile hotspot feature.

AT&T to Launch its First LTE Smartphone with Environmentally Conscious Features, the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate

Beginning June 10 AT&T* will offer a new option for customers looking for sustainable features in a smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate™.  The Exhilarate will be available in all AT&T channels for $49.99 with a two-year agreement** and is the first AT&T 4G LTE*** smartphone to obtain UL Platinum certification.  This phone is also set to be one of the first to go through AT&T’s eco-rating system, which will be unveiled later this summer.

AT&T customers have access to the nation’s largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people.  AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas.  With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you’re on a much slower 3G network.

The Exhilarate features a rear casing made from 80 percent recycled (post-consumer waste) material and is packaged with a low-load, energy-efficient charger that alerts customers when the device is fully charged. The device also boasts a 4-inch touchscreen Super AMOLED display, a dual core 1.2 GHz Scorpion processor, voice recognition and access to AT&T U-verse® Live TV****.  It also features a 5-megapixel auto-focus rear-facing camera that lets you record videos in 720p HD and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera.

In addition, the Exhilarate is the first 4G LTE smartphone to receive platinum certification from UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories). Since 2011, AT&T has joined UL Environment and other sustainability stakeholders in working towards the development of requirements to identify leading mobile phones from an environmental and human health perspective. UL Environment sets minimum requirements for “environmentally preferable” mobile devices by measuring environmentally sensitive materials, energy management, manufacturing and operations, impact to health and environment, product performance, packaging and product stewardship.

AT&T will also offer two custom case options by Incipio. These ECO ® SILICRYLIC® cases are made from a combination of biodegradable and recycled materials.  Composed of two parts, an inner silicone rubber made of recycled silicone regrind material, and an outer bio resin plastic shell, ECO SILICRYLIC complements the environmentally conscious features of the smartphone it protects.

“AT&T is committed to developing and supporting products, like the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate, that enable consumers to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing features or the ability to enjoy a world-class smartphone experience,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility. “We’re working hard every day to empower consumer choice and provide consumers with more options in-store as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability.”

For more information, customers can visit http://www.att.com/aboutus.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

**Limited time offer.  Discounted pricing requires a new 2-year agreement with a qualifying voice plan and data plan.

***Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets.  LTE is a trademark of ETSI.  Learn more at att.com/network.

**** AT&T U-verse Live TV requires compatible device, eligible data plan, and mobile broadband service.  Service not available in all areas.  Programming subject to blackout restrictions.  Download and watch capability available for select content, requires Wi-Fi connections and is available for viewing for limited time periods.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Samsung GALAXY S® III

INTRODUCTION

At your service

Finally, a smartphone that makes everyday life easier at 4G LTE speeds. Powered by Android™ 4.0, the Samsung Galaxy S® III recognizes your voice, understands your habits, and shares your moments instantly with intuitive technology on a 4.8" HD Super AMOLED™ display. Capture moments on the fly with an 8MP camera built with facial recognition features. Experience how the Galaxy S® III is designed with you in mind.

PERFORMANCE

Take multitasking to a whole new level

The Samsung Galaxy S® III runs on Android™ 4.0 operating system. Built with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, you can play a video on the go, while simultaneously running other tasks, eliminating the need to close and restart videos when checking new emails or surfing the Web. You can even share content to other devices faster with S Beam. It's an intuitive smartphone that works the way you think and quickly displays the information you need.

DESIGN

See to believe

Get the big-screen experience in the palm of your hand. With a 4.8" HD Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy S III offers a large and crisp picture. The Samsung screen even enhances to HD and 16:9 wider viewing angles that are perfect for e-books, games, video, and more. Plus with eye-tracking technology you can keep your screen active with no more unwanted dimming.

CAMERA

Snapshot satisfaction

Capture amazing pictures with zero shutter lag using the 8MP camera and Best Photo option. Using the burst shot option, the camera takes 3.3 shots per second and allows you to select the best of eight images taken when Best Photo is turned on. Use face recognition to tag photos and share instantly with friends using Buddy photo share.

SHARE

Smart connect

Seamlessly share and play with friends and family face-to-face or mobile-to-mobile. Simple device-to-device connection with Near Field Communications (NFC) and Wi-Fi Direct lets you share videos, calendar, apps, and more. On top of everything else, S Beam and Buddy photo share make it easy to do more together.

AT&T Customers Will Be Able To Preorder The Samsung Galaxy S III for $199.99 Starting June 6

Pebble Blue and Marble White Versions to be Followed by Exclusive Red Version Later This Summer

AT&T* customers will be able to get their hands on the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S® III in the coming weeks with preorders beginning June 6 in company-owned stores and online at www.wireless.att.com. Only AT&T's version of the 4G LTE-powered Galaxy S III will be able to take advantage of the nation's largest 4G network.
AT&T customers will also have exclusive access to a red version of the Galaxy S III this summer, for red, white and blue color choices. The smartphone will be available for $199.99** for the 16 GB model after a two-year service agreement, and AT&T stores will also feature a 16 GB MicroSD card at a low price of $39 for a total of 32 GB for under $238.99.
AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE*** and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network.
Easy to use and comfortable in the hand, the 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED™ display is surrounded by an ultra-thin bezel to maximize the viewing area of the Galaxy S III. Weighing only 4.7 ounces and 8.6 millimeters thin, the combination of a powerful 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and unique services in such an attractive package sets the Galaxy S III apart from other smartphones.
The Galaxy S III features advanced options for sharing and adding simplicity to one's life. For sharing, Samsung's AllShare® Play, Group Cast and Share Shot functions help you to share photos with a group of friends or a presentation with co-workers and S-Beam allows easy transfer of large files from one Galaxy S III to another by touching the backs of the two devices. SVoice™ features natural language recognition to allow customers to control applications and services with words instead of touch. The Galaxy S III also includes simple to use camera features like Best Shot to choose the best image from a series when taking a photo.
"The addition of the Samsung Galaxy S III to our portfolio of 4G-LTE devices gives our customers another truly cutting-edge smartphone to choose from," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility. "With an exclusive red color this summer and the power of the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T delivers the best wireless experience for Galaxy S III fans."
For more information, customers can visit http://www.att.com/galaxysiii.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Limited time offer. Discounted pricing requires a new 2-year agreement with a qualifying voice plan and data plan.
***4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network , AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. Samsung, Galaxy S, S Voice, Super AMOLED and Allshare are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Samsung Galaxy S III Coming To Five Major Carriers Beginning in June

In an industry first, Samsung delivers the same iconic smartphone design and premium content sharing experience with customized AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular services starting from $199

DALLAS - June 4, 2012 - U.S. consumers on five major service providers will now be able to own the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S® III. Galaxy S III, optimized for peak performance on the nation's fastest 4G LTE and HSPA+ 42 networks, will be launching with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular starting in June. Exact pricing and retail availability will be announced by each of the five carriers in the coming weeks.

"The U.S. launch of the Galaxy S III is the most anticipated launch of the year. As promised, we are delivering the 'next big thing' for U.S. customers and across all major carriers," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Telecommunications America. "Galaxy S III introduces new technological innovation and takes sharing to the next level."

With the Galaxy S III, Samsung is setting a new standard for smartphones. This device was designed to be lightweight, durable and powerful. The Galaxy S III weighs 4.7 ounces and is 8.6 millimeters thin, making it lighter and sleeker than other leading smartphones, including several competitor models with smaller displays. The brilliant 4.8 inch display extends to an ultra-thin bezel to maximize the viewing area. The Galaxy S III delivers impressive processing power to allow more applications to be accessible simultaneously.

The Galaxy S III goes far beyond content consumption to content sharing. Continuing its history of innovation, Samsung has simplified how consumers share content and control the device with a single touch, through enhanced gesture technology or the simple movement of the eyes.

Sharing Made Simple

The content sharing experience on the Galaxy S III addresses the sharing needs of consumers, whether it's sharing and editing a presentation with a large group in real-time, sending digital images to several other smartphones at the same time or transferring large files within seconds from one phone to another. Further, these sharing experiences are simple and require little, if any, set-up.

Sharing With Multiple Devices

- The Galaxy S III introduces the next evolution of Samsung's content sharing service with AllShare® Play. This service automatically notifies the Galaxy S III to Samsung HDTVs, mobile tablets, laptops and other consumer electronic devices on the same network that are ready to receive video files. Users can also remotely access files from devices on other networks.

Sharing with Groups

- With AllShare Group Cast on the Galaxy S III and a Wi-Fi network, users can share and collaborate on documents, presentations or images in real-time with multiple friends or co-workers' without loading the file separately.

- With Share Shot, become the official photographer for a group of friends. There's no need to send photos and video via email, MMS or a USB drive. Users can quickly and seamlessly share pictures taken with the Galaxy S III's 8 megapixel camera to other phones from up to 200 feet away. Once the Galaxy S III is synched with chosen devices, the pictures are automatically shared.

Sharing Smartphone to Smartphone

- S-Beam is an industry first, providing fast, easy transfer of large files, such as videos and documents, with a single touch of the Galaxy S III without needing a Wi-Fi connection or cell signal. A 1GB movie file can be shared as quickly as three minutes and a 10MB music file can be transferred in seconds by simply touching another GALAXY S III phone.

Smartphone Simplicity

- The S-Voice™ feature on the Galaxy S III offers much more than just asking and answering questions. S-Voice allows users to control the applications and services used most with words instead of touch. Use S-Voice to turn the volume up or down on the music player, answer or reject incoming calls, shut off or choose to snooze the alarm clock, or take a picture by saying "smile" or "cheese."

- Smart Stay puts the "smart" in smartphones. With Smart Stay, the Galaxy S III tracks the user's eye to ensure the device screen is always on while you're looking at it. By knowing when you are looking at the screen, it doesn't dim the backlight or timeout to an idle screen.

- Motion simplifies and short cuts many common functions including converting a text message to a call by simply raising the phone to the ear, tapping the top of the phone to go to the top of an email and list of emails or contacts, and alerting to missed call or text message.

- The capabilities of the Galaxy S III's 8 megapixel camera are far beyond point and shoot. Burst Shot captures still pictures at a rapid-fire pace at three images per second with zero shutter lag; and Best Shot recommends the best picture to keep based on colors, lighting and clarity. The Galaxy S III shoots and plays back 1080p HD quality video with a backside illuminated sensor that improves performance in low light environments, and provides the ability to capture a photo during videoing

- Watching video while downloading a large file or service is seamless with Pop Up Play. Pop Up Play allows you to watch any side-loaded video content while operating any application in full-screen, background view at the same time. Video running on Pop Up Play can be moved anywhere on top of the full screen, much like picture-in-picture capabilities on large screen TVs.

Powerful Performance

The Galaxy S III includes Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with TouchWiz enhancements, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5 GHz dual core CPU and 2GB of internal RAM to provide high-speed performance enabling efficient and seamless multi-tasking. The dual-core processor offers competitive speeds and performance as leading quad-core processors without sacrificing valuable battery life. The brilliant 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED™ touchscreen display brings content to life, without compromising the device's true pocketability. The expansive display is protected by Gorilla Glass 2.0 to guard against cracks and scratches and provide enhanced touchscreen responsiveness.

The Galaxy S III, which comes in Marble White and Pebble Blue, is powered by a removable 2100 mAh battery for extended use on a single charge. Users can store large libraries of photos, videos and music onboard the Galaxy S III with expandable memory to compliment the standard 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage.

"The Galaxy S III is the most innovative smartphone on the market today. It is an industry first to see five major carriers align behind the launch of a single device virtually simultaneously," said Todd Pendleton, Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Telecommunications America. "To support the immense excitement for the Galaxy S III we will execute our biggest marketing campaign ever. Consumers won't be able to miss why this device is the must-have smartphone."

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Xperia™ ion -- Close Up

Experience big screen HD

Watch the latest movies, TV shows or your own HD videos in razor sharp clarity on the stunning 4.6" HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine. Crisp images. No jagged edges. With reduced light reflection, the picture stays clear when you're outdoors too. Merely the best entertainment experience in HD.

Xperia™ ion

The most entertaining HD smartphone gives you access to premium movies, music & games that you can seamlessly share to a TV, tablet or PC.

Watch the latest movies, TV shows or your own HD videos in razor sharp clarity on the stunning 4.6" HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine. Crisp images. No jagged edges. With reduced light reflection, the picture stays clear when you're outdoors too. Merely the best entertainment experience in HD.