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[News] Google just bought Motorola

Seems Google just bought Motorola for $12.5 billion
http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/15/breaking-google-buys-motorola-for-12-5-billion/
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“We welcome the news of today‘s acquisition, which demonstrates that Google is deeply committed to defending Android, its partners, and the entire ecosystem.”
– Peter Chou
CEO, HTC Corp.
“I welcome Google‘s commitment to defending Android and its partners.”
– Bert Nordberg
President & CEO, Sony Ericsson
“We welcome Google‘s commitment to defending Android and its partners.”
– Jong-Seok Park, Ph.D
President & CEO, LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
Do all three of these companies have the same press liason officer? Sounds like they're all reading from one script.

Guess we know where the Nexus line will be built now!

m1l4droid said:
Was because of the patents that Motorola was trying to sue others with?
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small part is for defence.
But its to force other android manufacturs to step up their game with updates and things like that.
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http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110815-706430.html
Read it and was going to post it here. =)
This is awesome. Those of us in smaller Asian countries do not get access to any of the Google phones officially. Motorola already has a wide distribution network and a huge line up of models. This is a great news. More Googly phones for the rest of the world. Can't wait to see the next big release.

Google is going to buy Motorola mobility for 12.5billion US Dollars.
Are you happy with it? No Samsung technology for next next pure Google devices such as super AMOLED plus screen...
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Nexus phones will still be on a bid each year base. Android central have a report on it.
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iammodo said:
Nexus phones will still be on a bid each year base. Android central have a report on it.
http://m.androidcentral.com/motorola-wont-have-exclusive-nexus-devices-andy-rubin-says
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iammodo said:
Nexus phones will still be on a bid each year base. Android central have a report on it.
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Good good, let's make bets who's next? IMO it gonna be moto anyway, they seem to chose the highest sellers
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As a result of this news, Microsoft and Nokia both had their stock valuation uped.

Are there any downsides for Google?
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Patent issue.. Google needs patent pool...

Nexus 4 Release Time

Just got off the phone with Google.
Nexus 4 will be available for purchase at 12:01am PST - World wide.
Those of you in EST, it will be 3:01am.
The waiting begins!

We know, but thanks for a somewhat confirmation-ish

There's already a massive thread on this here, but thanks.

Please use the existing threads.
Thanks
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Did Android Central accidentally confirm 3am EST launch rumour?

So check out the video for the new lockscreen wigets - http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpN8Wyu_z6Y
At around 1:11 he shows the calendar lockscreen widget and on it he has the entry "Nexus Launch Window" at 3am - 4am.
Also says he is in New York on the calendar.... looks good to me :fingers-crossed:

That will be a good news

Well, given that it was a review unit, it was probably running his own calendar. Couldn't it just be that he assumed that time the same way we've all been doing?

abe in space said:
Well, given that it was a review unit, it was probably running his own calendar. Couldn't it just be that he assumed that time the same way we've all been doing?
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This was my initial impression.
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I would think he knows a little more than we do. Especially since he did the review at 10pm when we were all banking on a midnight est launch.

g33zy said:
I would think he knows a little more than we do. Especially since he did the review at 10pm when we were all banking on a midnight est launch.
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google headquarters is PST
12am PST is 3am EST
makes sense.

Please continue this discussion in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1962514
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That doesn't neccessarily mean they've got additional information from google. It's the most widespread rumored time, so that is the reminder they set for themselves.

Out for delivery! - UK

Hopefully the postman won't take too long

Technologic87 said:
Hopefully the postman won't take too long
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well... that was quick as heck for the UK..

WTF is wrong with XDA? I can't see most attached pictures
Congrats though!

By the way for anyone who has their TNT tracking information, you need to track the reference number as a "Customer Reference" not as a "Consignment Number" (which is the default). Also the website would only work properly for me in IE.

Wow that's unbelievably quick, I hope they ship out that quickly here in the US. Would be great to have it before the weekend. Congrats.
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Nice! What was your order time? Mine looks like it was 13 November 2012 08:37:05 UTC
Between this and my iPad mini 4G, preordering has been a nightmare recently!

InvalidUsername said:
WTF is wrong with XDA? I can't see most attached pictures
Congrats though!
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Do you use AdBlock?

THFourteen said:
Nice! What was your order time? Mine looks like it was 13 November 2012 08:37:05 UTC
Between this and my iPad mini 4G, preordering has been a nightmare recently!
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I got in pretty early.
November 13, 2012 8:16:21 AM UTC

freesoul27 said:
Do you use AdBlock?
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ohhhh why yes, I do Thanks!

freesoul27 said:
Do you use AdBlock?
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i have ad block installed on my chrome and i still see the pictures
Edit: ohhhh talking about being on the phone . LOL okay. i should remove adblock too.

Ah when is my nexus 10 gonna ship,!!!
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I ordered at 8:12:31 AM and no shipping here. Google are taking the piss. Its not first come first serve at all.
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InvalidUsername said:
WTF is wrong with XDA? I can't see most attached pictures
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Do you have Adblock? That was the problem for me, now disabled it.

Wow, very efficient in the UK!

barondebxl said:
Wow, very efficient in the UK!
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Not really, 24 hours onwards and mines still pending..
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Inconsistent in the UK morelike
Orders were only really live for an hour yesterday so if one order ships then so should have all of them?
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Technologic87 said:
Hopefully the postman won't take too long
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Ah you lucky bugger!
My order was Nov 13, 2012 8:15:11 AM GMT too lol. I'm jealous and I bet everyone else here is as well!
Take the day off work to play with it

i got a weird email today from google
seems they realise that some orders may be incorrect insofar as errant items in basket etc.
rang just to make sure they knew that i was indeed after an n4 so hopefully it'll ship today fingers and toes crossed
Thank you for your recent order placed on Google Play. Our records indicate that you have several open orders in our system. You can view them in your Google Wallet account at: https://wallet.google.com/manage/#transactions.
We would like to confirm that you intended to place all of these orders before processing occurs. If it was not your intention and this is an error, we have three easy ways for you to cancel any unwanted orders. Note that all orders not canceled within the next 24 hours will be processed and shipped.
Online: Orders can be canceled using our online tool. Please follow the instructions found here:
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2423477
Email: We can help cancel any unwanted orders via email. Simply reply to this email with the specific order number(s) you’d like us to cancel. You can find order numbers in your Google Wallet account:
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2506346
Phone: You can call us at 0800 328 6081 to chat with a support agent who will help you cancel your order.
Thanks,
The Google Play Team
© 2012 Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043

well mines still pending, ordered at 8:12 and they have took money from credit card i think...
may have to call them

ajpettit said:
i got a weird email today from google
seems they realise that some orders may be incorrect insofar as errant items in basket etc.
rang just to make sure they knew that i was indeed after an n4 so hopefully it'll ship today fingers and toes crossed
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I got that as well, I'm really hoping they don't leave shipping until tomorrow because I won't be around on Friday

SDK looking closer

I just received an email from Google and hopefully this means the SDK release is on the horizon.
The Chromecast team is hosting a two-day hackathon for developers to test-drive the upcoming release of the Google Cast SDK. Our engineers will be available to share changes from the developer preview, discuss best practices, and answer any questions.
Event Details:
Date: December 7-8, 2013
Location: Googleplex, Mountain View, CA
Registration is a two-step process. Anyone can register, but as we can only accommodate a limited number of attendees, priority will be given to those developers who have experience with the Google Cast Preview SDK. Please sign up before November 25, 2013.
Thanks for your support!
- The Chromecast team
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Engadget just released an article and from what I read we might start seeing some more apps in a month. If you get a chance hop over here
http://feedly.com/k/1aAFkoj
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Huge, many thanks for sharing!!

Yay! Carcast interface prototyping.
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So this probably means no sdk release until at least January.

I am just glad they are moving forward. There has been some negative newbcakes on here stating it will stay like it is. At least there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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I will believe it when I see the first independent app with Chromecast support released and approved by Google...

bubbleguuum said:
I will believe it when I see the first independent app with Chromecast support released and approved by Google...
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I definitely hope to see that happen in the near future! On a related note, any chance of getting BubbleUPnP to work with rooted Chromecast's running KyoCast, since it allows custom server-side white-listing, by @Kyonz?
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guy4jesuschrist said:
I definitely hope to see that happen in the near future! On a related note, any chance of getting BubbleUPnP to work with rooted Chromecast's running KyoCast, since it allows custom server-side white-listing, by @Kyonz?
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I'm waiting to see what is going to happen with that hackathon event, the SDK, whitelisting.
If there's nothing concrete before January, I'll release a version of BubbleUPnP that works with KyoCast.
I know it sounds like an eternity but it is as painful for developers than it is to users (totally left in the dark).

bubbleguuum said:
I'm waiting to see what is going to happen with that hackathon event, the SDK, whitelisting.
If there's nothing concrete before January, I'll release a version of BubbleUPnP that works with KyoCast.
I know it sounds like an eternity but it is as painful for developers than it is to users (totally left in the dark).
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Totally understandable. No rush on your part, I was basically wanting to know your thoughts on it. Thanks for the response!
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Starts today.

Any hope of root on newer CCs once we have the SDK?
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I believe after this hack a thon having root or not might not matter anywho. It might just open the flood gates to a variety of apps. I also read an article that Andy Ruben is heading up a new project to replace Google TV. Google TV has been a fail and I think the chromecast is just the tip of this new project that will come early next year. I will try to find the article. No matter whether you agree or disagree give it till the first of the year and will see a clearer future of the chromecast.
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Just read this on Koushick G+ page this could be something positive already
https://plus.google.com/110558071969009568835/posts/ch57ZKvqpYb
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Haven't seen any news out from the Hackathon yet, maybe they have signed NDA not to mention anything today or during the hackathon.
If anyone spots anything, report back

From I understand, SDK release is the least of the problems. I'm betting most of the people we would want to have access to it do (Like Koush)
it's the Whitelisting that we need to see go away, if that happens the floodgates will open for Chromecast!
I'm hopeful that with the SDK being available they will HAVE to remove the whitelisting so the Devs who have the SDK can test their code.
And in regards to Koush's G+ post about Mirroring, If it's in the AOSP it won't be long before we see Custom Roms implement it even if the Manufacturer doesn't (provided it doesn't require any Kernel rewriting.).
So as far as I'm concerned it's a good day for Chromecast.

Asphyx said:
it's the Whitelisting that we need to see go away, if that happens the floodgates will open for Chromecast!
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Yes the whitelisting is the real issue. Unfortunately I think it is going to stay with Google having god powers on who lives and who dies.
Or in short, pulling an Apple.

bubbleguuum said:
Yes the whitelisting is the real issue. Unfortunately I think it is going to stay with Google having god powers on who lives and who dies.
Or in short, pulling an Apple.
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Maybe but I don't see how that is practical from a management POV...Are they going to add every project a Dev (they have given SDK access to) has created to the whitelist so he can test and work?
Seems much easier thing to manage via the Play Store itself or via a Blacklist as opposed to a Whitelist.
Unless the SDK comes with some DevMode unlocker for a unit that bypasses the whitelist it would be impossible to develop apps wouldn't it?
And if they had that in the SDK then you know it wouldn't take long for that to get out to the masses and defeat the whole purpose and plan of the whitelisting.
I agree it might stay for as long as the SDK is Invite only but once it goes public that whitelist kind of has to go away with it.
As I see it the problem won't be google but the content producers/providers refusing to support it the way they avoided support on GoogleTV. (even broke it in some cases)
Where Google may have to Apple us is on Apps that might make those content provider apps work despite their wishes against it.
But still a whitelist isn't manageable to stop that, a Blacklist maybe but not a whitelist.

I think they really don't have a choice. It's got to remain somewhat locked down, otherwise they won't get studio support
Just look at windows media center for example and a counterpart xbmc.. Xbmc will NEVER get full cablecard support because it's open source.
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Reading Koush's thread it sounds like they have that sorted.

abuttino said:
I think they really don't have a choice. It's got to remain somewhat locked down, otherwise they won't get studio support
Just look at windows media center for example and a counterpart xbmc.. Xbmc will NEVER get full cablecard support because it's open source.
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Well that has more to do with the Cable Company contracts with the networks than the Studios truth be told. It does VARY based on the studio however, Some shows the Network has the right to give, other shows (like Sports) they do not.
Thats why some shows are blacked out on those Cable Company Apps and will never be available via the Network provided apps either.
I'm in the TV Business and I can tell you it is a wet mess right now. Has no idea what it wants to be. It wants the extra views because it knows it can hook you into watching the shows you might have missed but it still wants to make money off the Cable companies subscriptions and STILL makes the majority of it's money via Advertisement. None of which is conducive to Net or Streaming.
Truth is they are LESS concerned with you seeing the product (or How) as they are with being able to TRACK how many saw it so they can keep those other business models rolling in dough. If they can track you they can count you as Viewers which brings up the Ad Dollars when it's time to sell.