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Verizon XYBOARD tablets available now online, in stores Monday

Posted: 09 Dec 2011 05:21 AM PST

Oddly named Xoom 2 sells for $429 to $729

Verizon Motorola XYBOARD

Update: Verizon now says you can get the Xyboard in stores starting Dec. 12.

Not sure if you can get them in stores yet (all signs point to no), but the new Droid XYBOARD tablets -- those are Verizon's horribly named 10-inch Motorola Xoom 2 and 8.2-inch Xoom 2 Media Edition -- are available now on Big Red's website. The 8.2-inch version starts at $429 for 16GB of storage or $529 for 32GB. The 10.1-incher's going for $529 for 16GB, $629 for 32Gb or a whopping $729 for 64GB.

Remember that they're launching with Android 3.2 but will be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich.

Buy now: Verizon Wireless

Samsung wins Galaxy Tab fight in Australia

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 07:29 PM PST

Samsung Galaxy Tab

In the great battle of Apple v. Samsung, Apple has now lost the battle in Australia. The High Court of Australia has ruled that Apples case lacks merit, meaning Samsung is now in the clear to sell the tablet as it sees fit. Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will go on sale in time for the holidays in Australia now that things have been straightened out legally.

Apple did fight the ruling, stating the Federal Court of Australia failed to adequately take into account the scope of the previous judgement but despite that disagreement, the High Court justices ruled that the application for special leave be denied and that Apple pay Samsung's legal costs. Again, not the last we'll hear of things but no matter -- Samsung is going ahead.

Source: ZDNet

Android Central Podcast - Live!

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 05:50 PM PST

Android Central Podcast

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Team Hydro Bootmanager coming soon, puts an end to bootloops forever [hacking]

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 04:28 PM PST

Team Hydro Bootmanager

Ever do something you shouldn't have whilst hacking away at your phone, and end up stuck in a bootloop?  Of course you have, because we all have.  That will soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the Team Hydro Bootmanager.  Usually getting to your Android device's bootloader menu or recovery menu involves mashing and holding buttons, pulling batteries, or in the case of some phone (looking at you LG Optimus Black) a bit of luck because there are no button combinations that work.  This jewel resides in the boot image on your phone, pauses the boot-up, and lets you choose how you want to proceed.  According to lead developer Drew Walton, it works great, it's stable, will run on just about any phone, and will be ready for public consumption very soon.

*Spoiler alert* Drew is also pretty sure he will be able to expand this, using custom recovery builds (like ClockWorkMod recovery) and create a bootmanager with more options.  This would of course be more device specific and less portable, but offer a new way to manage your device.  You normal, well adjusted users out there may not be as excited as we hacker types are, but all you crack flashers know just how cool this one will be.  I can't wait!

More: Android Central forums

GB vs. ICS, Wallpaper scrolling [From the Forums]

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 03:54 PM PST

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With some new software to play with and updates rolling out, it's been a busy week thus far here on Android Central. If you missed out on anything from today, make sure you get caught up on all the happenings. If you're seeking some Android help or just want to chat -- hit up the forums for more.

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