Just a quick note to inform all of you who are using Kindle app on your Android device. You might want to check out your app’s update states to get the updated version of this Android app. There’s really not much new features but the update brings in one nice feature that many Kindle app users have been waiting for – real page numbers. This simply means that you can now track your reading progress with page numbers that are similar to how the printed book is numbered. The new feature available for thousands of titles from the Kindle Store. Why is this important? Well, for some who still reads a particular ebook title simultaneously with the printed book, this feature will help them to continue reading on the last page they’ve read, whether on the ebook or printed edition. Aside from real page numbers, the update has also reduced the app’s size and fixed several bugs. Kindle for Android is available now as a free download from the Android Market.

Via [Kindle for Android]

For our Canadian readers, you’ll be glad to know that you’ll soon be experiencing the full capabilities of TELUS’ 4G LTE network service in the coming days. The Canadian mobile carrier has just rolled out is 4G wireless service initially to some areas in Canada including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, and the Greater Toronto Area covering Kitchener, Waterloo, Hamilton, Guelph, Belleville, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and Yellowknife. According to TELUS more areas will be covered in the coming days as they target to reach more than 25 million Canadians by end of this year. For those who want to experience TELUS 4G network service, the company is making several LTE-enabled devices available such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.8 LTE, LG Optimus LTE smartphone or Novatel Wireless Ovation MC679 LTE Mobile Internet Key. These devices will be available from TELUS on Feb 10. Come February, the Samsung Galaxy Note will also be released.  Aside from these devices, the 4G LTE network service will also come in handy with the Optik TV on the go  has just rolled out.

Via [Telus]

Scosche has just released a new speaker dock that works with all iPad models. Dubbed the bassDock, this adjustable speaker dock that supports the iPad 1 and iPad 2 rotates to allow both horizontal and vertical viewing angles. It also charges your iPad as you listen to music, watch movies and more.  The speaker dock features a 2.1 sound system with dual 1.6″ stereo speakers which according to Scosche produces the right mids and highs and a subwoofer that produces rich and powerful bass. In short, this speaker dock transforms your iPad into a powerful entertainment system. Other features of the Scosche bassDock include adjustable stand that tilts for convenient viewing, 10 Watts (2.1 Amps) for fast charging, and adapters for securely holding your iPad. This speaker dock retails for $149.99. To learn more about its features, a video demo is attached below after the product link.

Product [Scosche bassDock]

As we had expected to happen, the Motorola Droid 4 has come available with Verizon Wireless. The handset lands with no real surprises and can be purchase for $199.99 on a two-year agreement or $549.99 for those looking to avoid any commitment. Otherwise in terms of features, here is what you can expect should you make a purchase.

• Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread (with a promised upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 4 inch qHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass
• Slide-out 5-row LED Edge-Lit Keyboard
• Dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP 4430 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 16GB of internal storage
• microSD card slot (with support for cards up to 32GB in size)
• 1.3 megapixel front facing camera with 720p HD video recording
• 8 megapixel rear facing camera with 1080p HD video recording
• 1785 mAh battery
• GPS, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Measurements: 2.8 x 5.0 x 0.5 inches
• Weight: 6.31 ounces

Via [Verizon Wireless]

Android phone and tablet users are probably aware that while the stock Android music player is a pretty good app, it lacks some advanced features that other third-party music player apps have. One of these apps is DoubleTwist which incidentally has just been updated. The update brings in several new features that will make you love the Android app even more, particularly for all of you who listen and subscribes to podcasts. Available as an in-app upgrade, the app now allows podcast subscription over-the-air. For existing DoubleTwist users, the upgrade will cost you $4.99 but it will come with extra features such as AirPlay support, and wireless media synchronization from your PC or Mac as well as other functionality.  When subscribing to a podcast, the app pulls down the latest episode using your Android device’s connection. If you worry about incurring data cost, you can set the app to download podcast episodes only through Wi-Fi. Other new features of the updated DoubleTwist app include -expandable/collapsable Now Playing screen with easier access to Up Next queue, design and interface updates specifically for Android 4.0 users, and fixed AirPlay and AirTwist playback issues.

Product [DoubleTwist], Via [GigaOm]

Amazon has put out another ad touting its Kindle line while taking a few shots at Apple.

In the new ad, Amazon again takes a shot at the iPad’s reflective screen that makes it difficult to read in direct sunlight. When the iPad user talks about movies and games, the Kindle user mentions the Kindle Fire as the alternative. It all ends with the Kindle user saying that her $79 Kindle and two Kindle Fires all cost less than the iPad 2.

It’s a good idea for Amazon to not put just the Kindle Fire up against the iPad. Sure, the Fire is cheaper, but it can’t offer nearly the same experience. It lacks the great apps, the clean UI, and the storage space of the iPad. The price is really the only point the Fire has, so there really isn’t much to detract from the ad.

Read [YouTube]

Nokia’s first and only MeeGo phone, the N9, is getting a new life thanks to a member of the NITDroid developers team.

Alexey Roslyakov has managed to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich running on the N9. He tweeted the above photo, along with a single word, “progress.” Obviously the ICS implementation isn’t complete, but at least it boots. The best part about putting ICS on the N9 is that the N9 was already built with no physical buttons, so it can run Ice Cream Sandwich as Google intends it to be run. It’s also just a great looking phone that could benefit from an OS that has more support behind it.

MeeGo lovers don’t have to choose, though, as Alexey has said that he’s working on a dual-boot option. With it you’ll be able to use the all-but-dead MeeGo and Android on the same device. Sounds like a good compromise. Then the only hard decision would be whether or not you want to shell out for an N9.

Read [Twitter] via [The Verge]

If all goes well, we shouldn’t be waiting too much longer for the first HTC devices to receive Ice Cream Sandwich updates. HTC told its Facebook fans to expect ICS updates to arrive by the end of March for devices such as the HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation 4G, HTC Sensation XE and the HTC Sensation XL.HTC is applying its own customizations to Ice Cream Sandwich just like it has done with previous Android versions. HTC Sense will remain intact and the update will also bring new features that will be present in the Ice White HTC Sensation.

Those who happen to be carrying other HTC smartphones shouldn’t fret. HTC plans to update more phones at an unspecified time later in the year. You’ll find a list of those phones below.

• HTC Vivid
• HTC Rezound
• HTC Amaze 4G
• HTC EVO 3D
• HTC EVO Design 4G
• HTC Incredible S
• HTC Desire S
• HTC Desire HD

Via [HTC Facebook]

For the past two years Apple has announced the new iPad in February, but this year that’s changing. Apple doesn’t have an event this month, but it will have one in March.

According to a source talking to All Things D, Apple is planning on a launch for the next iPad in the first week of March. The event will be held in San Francisco, most likely the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, where Apple typically makes announcements such as this one.

According to current rumors, the iPad 3 will have a Retina Display with a 2048×1536 resolution, and will have a faster CPU. It’s said to have a form factor that’s similar to the iPad 2, perhaps even a bit thicker. There’s also rumors that an iPad 3 will push the price down of the iPad 2 to $300, which Apple will continue to sell. That will help Apple in the fight against Amazon, and just make it easier for more people to afford an iPad.

Given the release schedules of the previous two iPads, it would make sense for the iPad 3 to be available very soon after the announcement, perhaps just a week after.

Read [All Things D]

If you’re looking to sign a contract with Telus, then you may want to consider picking up the LG Optimus LTE, which is set to launch tomorrow.  The Optimus LTE is a very capable Android smartphone and will feature blazing fast LTE speeds thanks to Telus’ new LTE network launching tomorrow as well.

The Optimus features Android 2.3, 4.5 inch touch screen True HD Display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8MP rear facing camera, and a front facing camera.  The Optimus LTE will be upgraded to Android 4.0 at some point in the near future.

In terms of pricing, the LG smartphone can be had for $629 off contract, $579 on a one year contract, $529 on a two year contract, and $99 on a three year contract.  Clearly, the three year contract option is the best, unless you do not want to be tied down to a long term contract — in which case the off contract option is probably the best.

Via [MobileSyrup]