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Android News: Review: Verizon LG Spectrum

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:46:18 +0000

The LG Spectrum is Verizon’s version of the LG Optimus LTE, LG’s latest high-end smartphone that’s done particularly well in other parts of the world. Verizon is the second US carrier to feature the Optimus LTE; AT&T began offering the Nitro HD in December.

Android News: Motorola Droid 4 gets fondled on video before release

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:36:46 +0000

Are you a lover of QWERTY keyboards? Verizon’s Motorola Droid 4 is scheduled to launch this week and the guys from Wirefly spent some hands-on time with the device this weekend.

Android News: Android Community Weekly: February 4, 2012

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:08:11 +0000

This week in tech news, we see a number of software updates, preparations by companies for the Super Bowl, and even a few official device reviews. Monday, Motorola began to offer a bootloader-unlocked RAZR XT910 ‘Developer Edition’. It is currently available for €499 ($657), but only in Europe for the time being.

Android News: Android Bowl Overtime, leave a comment to win an Asus Transformer Prime

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:07:22 +0000

Time has expired in our first Android Bowl, but the game is not over. All the teams fought hard and the score is too close to call, so we are headed to overtime! The game will end soon, so join up with your favorite Android team and leave a comment below to win.

Android News: Costco offering Verizon Galaxy Nexus for $219, extended battery included

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:50:51 +0000

It’s not too late to snag a Verizon Galaxy Nexus for a great price! Sure its been out for a while, but it’s still one of the best phones available. Costco is offering it for $219.99 with a new 2-year contract, but also throwing in a free 2100mAh extended battery. Seeing as the battery would normally cost $49.99 from Verizon, this is a great deal!

Android News: Rumour: Telstra to launch Galaxy S II 4G and Galaxy Note in the near future

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:58:02 +0000

We’ve recently heard from a source who is in-the-know for Telstra news that Australia’s biggest carrier is planning to launch the Galaxy S II 4G and Galaxy Note — both from Samsung, of course — in the near future as both are appearing in Telstra’s internal systems.

Android News: Angry Birds possibly teams up with KISS frontman Gene Simmons

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:25:54 +0000

What sounds better than Angry Birds launching through the air to blow up evil green pigs? Launching Angry Birds with painted KISS faces! Alright, it’s not for sure so don’t get too excited – but Gene Simmons, the frontman for KISS, has supposedly spilled the beans about a KISS-Angry Birds partnership.

Android News: Android Community Evening Wrap-Up: February 3, 2012

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:51:30 +0000

After pulling together today’s top stories, you may have missed a terrible incident where refurbished XOOM units from Woot contained previous user data! Apparently, between March to October of 2011, refurbishing companies were apparently wiping the devices improperly. If you have fallen victim to this, Motorola will help pay for a 2 year subscription to Experian to make sure your credit hadn’t been adversely affected.

Android News: Android Community App of the Week: Nova Launcher Beta

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:14:24 +0000

There’s a lot of options out there when it comes to third-party Android launchers, AKA homescreens. But when making the jump to Ice Cream Sandwich (whether through a new device or an updated ROM) all of them seem to leave something to be desired. I’ve tried out all my favorites on my Galaxy Nexus over the last two months, and the one I keep coming back to is Nova Launcher. It’s not that other launcher’s don’t work – it’s that Nova Launcher works better.

Android News: Pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Note from Best Buy, get a free flip cover

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:43:36 +0000

Plenty of Americans have been patiently waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Note, and assuming they’re OK with AT&T service, they won’t have to wait much longer. The carrier has set February 19th as zero day for the oversized smartphone – but don’t start camping out at your nearest AT&T store just yet. Pre-order the phone through Best Buy, and they’ll give you a free flip cover for your trouble.