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Sharp FX II / Plus Android phone for AT&T revealed

Sharp FX II / Plus Android phone for AT&T revealed

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Sharp – it isn’t really a name we associate with the mobile world, especially when it comes to Android. However, AT&T and Sharp are teaming up to bring us the Sharp FX II / Plus, and it doesn’t look half bad… for the low end. As the image leak almost 2 months ago showed us, [...]

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Thursday Morning Humor: Kill the Droid! game for your iPhone

Thursday Morning Humor: Kill the Droid! game for your iPhone

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

we suppose it was only a matter of time before this actually happened and got through the Apple review process but there is a new game on the Apple App Store for iPhone users called Kill the Droid!. We can’t help but chuckle over this, all in good nature we guess. Read more… … Continue [...]

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Your next HTC phone might be called the Velo, Cheetah, Skyrocket, Titan, or Raider

Your next HTC phone might be called the Velo, Cheetah, Skyrocket, Titan, or Raider

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

I often wonder if there are any decent names left for mobile phones, but somehow the manufacturers keep churning them out. HTC recently filed applications in Europe for the following trademarks: HTC Velo HTC Cheetah HTC Skyrocket HTC Titan HTC Raider All five names cover anything from smartphones to accessories. Back in April we reported [...]

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T-Mobile Updates myTouch 4G Support Page, Will Offer In-Store Gingerbread Updates On August 5th

T-Mobile Updates myTouch 4G Support Page, Will Offer In-Store Gingerbread Updates On August 5th

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Less than a week ago, T-Mobile announced that Gingerbread would be rolling out to a limited number of myTouch 4G users on June 20th, with a broader rollout hitting all customer by the end of the year. In a strange twist, the Magenta Carrier updated the myTouch 4G support page this morning stating that: Beginning [...]

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Video gives an early look at ASUS’ EeePad Slider

Video gives an early look at ASUS’ EeePad Slider

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

ASUS has already seen widespread success with its EeePad Transformer, but up until now we haven’t seen much of the device that launched alongside it — the EeePad Slider. Today, Romanian blog ImiDoresc.ro has published a short video presentation featuring a prototype of the Honeycomb tablet, showing off its trademark slide-out keyboard and software, based [...]

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Logitech Revue Making Google TV Even More Affordable, Not by Choice Though

Logitech Revue Making Google TV Even More Affordable, Not by Choice Though

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

When I first saw the Logitech Revue box I was extremely excited. Like many others out there, I thought this was going to be absolutely amazing. The next big thing in Google and Android. Boy was I wrong. Even though the unit is extremely nice to have around, it only has minimal functionality without access [...]

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LG 2011 Second Quarter Financial Results Are In

LG 2011 Second Quarter Financial Results Are In

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

LG has officially released a presser of their Q2 quarterly financials and we’re proud to note that after two consecutive quarters of loss, it’s finally nice to see a gain.  The company reported a consolidated revenue amount of .3 billion, a 9.3% increase from Q1.  The company also reported a net profit of .6 million [...]

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NCSoft buys mobile dev Hotdog studio. So what are they planning-

NCSoft buys mobile dev Hotdog studio. So what are they planning-

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

NCSoft has developed/published a multitude of PC-based MMO games across multiple genres although most are MMORPGs but have always tip toed around the whole mobile scene. With their recent hit from last year, Aion, they did release an app called Aion Exchange. So what this this purchase of Hotdog Studio about- Read more… … Continue [...]

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Logitech Revue Set To Drop To $99, Poor Sales Are To Thank

Logitech Revue Set To Drop To $99, Poor Sales Are To Thank

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Logitech recently released its Q1 earnings for fiscal year 2012, and lets just say that the company has seen better days. Sales are continuing to decline, and the company is facing a million charge due to an upcoming price reduction of its Google TV box, the Revue. In order to promote interest in the device, [...]

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Nyan Cat Android live wallpaper [Because we're evil]

Nyan Cat Android live wallpaper [Because we're evil]

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

No need to thank us. Just doing our jobs here. Download links are after the break. read more … Continue Reading Here Nyan Cat Android live wallpaper [Because we're evil] Phil Nickinson – androidcentral.com

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GO Launcher EX Theme – Backyard, Makes me Think of the Countryside

GO Launcher EX Theme – Backyard, Makes me Think of the Countryside

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

I often times get so wrapped up in CM7 themes, ADW and LauncherPRO stuff, that I forget about some of the other great work that is out there. Go Launcher EX is touting over 5 million downloads of it’s popular launcher application, I figured it was about time I show some theme love to you [...]

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June Nielsen numbers show Android atop OS heap

June Nielsen numbers show Android atop OS heap

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Android is the top operating system in the United States, according to June data just released by Nielsen. Android hold a 39 percent share of the U.S. smartphone market, with iOS coming in second with 28 percent and Blackberry in third with 20 percent. Bringing up the rear is WP7 with nine percent, and Symbian [...]

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Sprint to Partner with Lightsquared, Bringing 4g LTE to Millions by 2015

Sprint to Partner with Lightsquared, Bringing 4g LTE to Millions by 2015

July 28, 2011 | Comments (1)

  Sprint has struck a deal with Lightsquared to expand 4g LTE services into its already massive nationwide network. Lightsquared will afford billion toward building out on Sprint’s network, while Sprint will receive .5 billion toward LTE and satellite services. Steve Elfman, Sprint’s president of network operations and wholesale, explains that this will save nearly [...]

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Review: Grave Defense HD

Review: Grave Defense HD

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

  There was once a time, way back when Android was just a young little thing, that if you wanted to play a tower defense style of game that you really only had one choice: Robo Defense.  It was, and still is, a great tower defense game and I had no problem laying down the [...]

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GameString Closed Beta starting shortly. One step closer to the world ending all productivity.

GameString Closed Beta starting shortly. One step closer to the world ending all productivity.

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Maybe the title is a bit extreme but we are definitely taking a step towards a hit in productivity soon as GameString has officially closed the registration for Closed Beta sign-ups and will begin testing soon. If you don’t remember who GameString is, let me refresh your memory by saying this: World of Warcraft on [...]

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Verizon Rolling Out New 4G LTE Markets And Expanding Current Ones On August 18th

Verizon Rolling Out New 4G LTE Markets And Expanding Current Ones On August 18th

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

If you were not in one of the lucky cities to get 4G coverage from Verizon’s extensive LTE rollout earlier this month, fear not as more cities are being added to the list as we speak. In fact the rollout and expansion have become so extensive we had to hunt through two pages of Verizon’s [...]

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Have an old busted phone- Win our new Motorola Droid 3!

Have an old busted phone- Win our new Motorola Droid 3!

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Let’s face it, there are a lot of you out there with the original Motorola Droid, and it’s probably starting to look a little haggard. Tell you what: We’re going to give one lucky person our (mostly) brand new Motorola Droid 3. And being the benevolent bloggers that we be, let’s sweeten the deal. Here’s what we’ll [...]

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Just a Friendly Reminder – Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is Available at Verizon Today!

Just a Friendly Reminder – Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is Available at Verizon Today!

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Just in case life got in the way, as it often does, we wanted to send you a friendly little reminder. Today is the official launch day for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on big red. The latest tablet from Samsung is paired up with Verizons 4G LTE data service and comes in 2 available [...]

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HTC Wildfire S passes FCC, T-Mobile bound followed by US Cellular

HTC Wildfire S passes FCC, T-Mobile bound followed by US Cellular

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

T-Mobile recently announced they would be carrying the HTC Widfire S, and it just passed the FCC, so expect it to launch soon. We also reported that it will hit US Cellular in October, and it is likely to hit Cricket, MetroPCS, and Virgin Mobile. Visit TalkAndroid for android news, android guides, and much more! [...]

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Verizon Support Says DROID X2 Gingerbread Update Out Today, Being Rolled Out in Stages

Verizon Support Says DROID X2 Gingerbread Update Out Today, Being Rolled Out in Stages

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Our friends manning the @VZWSupport Twitter account are back with more (seemingly reliable, this time) information. It’s regarding the DROID X2 Gingerbread’s update. They’ve confirmed that rollouts are beginning in stages over the air today. Go on, I know you want to check that update menu. It would step folks up to Android 2.3 and [...]

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4G LTE Equipped Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (And Accessories) Now Available At Verizon

4G LTE Equipped Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (And Accessories) Now Available At Verizon

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Two days ago we let you know that the 4G LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was set to hit Big Red’s sales floor on July 28th for 0 (with a two-year agreement, that is). That day is here, and right on schedule, the LTE Tab 10.1 is ready to go in VZW stores [...]

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Android Magazine Available for Order Now

Android Magazine Available for Order Now

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Yesterday we brought you news of a new Android Magazine scheduled to hit the news stands in the U.K. today. The publication is now live on their online store and ready for you to order. The first edition of this new printed publication is available for approx. .74 US currency. Shipping is approx 7.20. Your [...]

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Logitech Revue Will Soon Be Just $100

Logitech Revue Will Soon Be Just $100

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Logitech Revue – the first Google TV device – launched at a pricey 0. Many folks didn’t want to pay 0 for an unproven platform and their skepticism was definitely justified. We imagine market penetration was low initially as Logitech has had to continue to lower the price of their product to this very [...]

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[New Game Review] Roboto Brings High-Quality Cel-Shading To Android In A Fun Platformer: Who’s Ready To Hoverboard-

[New Game Review] Roboto Brings High-Quality Cel-Shading To Android In A Fun Platformer: Who’s Ready To Hoverboard-

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Platform games seem to be in short supply on Android. Aside from a few standouts (like Replica Island), they don’t seem to be the type of game one equates with success on a mobile platform. They usually have trouble combining tight controls, fun concepts and longevity into one package. However, this game, Roboto, looks to [...]

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UK HTC EVO 3D launch pushed back to September

UK HTC EVO 3D launch pushed back to September

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

UK sales of the HTC EVO 3D will not begin until September 2011, HTC has confirmed. The GSM model – announced back in late June - was originally expected to go on sale in Europe in July, offering a UMTS/HSPA version of the CDMA handset that launched in the US last month.     HTC UK revealed [...]

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Radio Android/Android Activist Raise $1700 for Autism Awareness

Radio Android/Android Activist Raise $1700 for Autism Awareness

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Every now and then we like to expand upon the activist in Android Activist and reach out to others in need beyond the Android ecosystem. On last night’s The Android Show, broadcast on http://www.radioandroid.net, our viewers were able to raise an astonishing 0:600,700 for Autism awareness. The show started off with an interview with Rob [...]

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Grand Prix Story Android App Review

Grand Prix Story Android App Review

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

AndroidAppReviewer | Jul 28, 2011 | Comments 0 The Grand Prix Story Android App by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd is a simulation game where the object is to create your own racing team. You do this by hiring drivers, build and research race cars and deal with contracts. The game’s user interface is very similar to Kairosoft [...]

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[Review] Wiz Kid Jr. Brings Some Magic Gameplay To An Otherwise Tired Genre

[Review] Wiz Kid Jr. Brings Some Magic Gameplay To An Otherwise Tired Genre

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

I’m going to make this clear from the get-go: I’m a big fan of puzzle games. However, I’m not a fan of when developers think that throwing a new coat of paint onto an old concept constitutes something praise-worthy. Thankfully, Wiz Kid Jr, though unfortunately-named, is actually a pretty competent puzzler. Not content to just [...]

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Although Android Holds 39 Percent Of Operating System Market, Apple Is Still Most Popular Manufacturer

Although Android Holds 39 Percent Of Operating System Market, Apple Is Still Most Popular Manufacturer

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Latest data from Nielsen indicates that Google’s Android’s OS claims the largest share of the U.S. smartphone market with a total of 39%. However, this market share is split between HTC (14%), Motorola (11%), Samsung (8%) and other Android hardware manufacturers (6%). In contrast, Apple’s iOS now commands 28% of the market which is well [...]

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Galaxy Tab 10.1 Hits Verizon with LTE and official accessories

Galaxy Tab 10.1 Hits Verizon with LTE and official accessories

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Verizon has announced something that I bet some folks out there have been waiting for. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 with LTE inside has now hit the wireless carrier. The Tab 10.1 has the same features we already know with the addition of the LTE modem inside. It has the 10.1-inch screen, a 1GHz dual-core processor, [...]

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Sony Ericsson is bringing the unlocked Xperia Arc to the US in August

Sony Ericsson is bringing the unlocked Xperia Arc to the US in August

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Sony Ericsson announced that the Xperia Arc is coming to the United States in August, but it won’t be offered by any of the carriers. You will be able to order unlocked from Sony, and places like Amazon and Newegg for 0. The press release doesn’t mention radios, but it is likely that it will [...]

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Motorola Photon 4G now available for pre-order for Sprint premier customers

Motorola Photon 4G now available for pre-order for Sprint premier customers

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

As announced a couple of weeks ago, the Motorola Photon 4G will be available on July 31st at Sprint. Their premier customers are now allowed to pre-order this beast of a phone starting today. It will set you back 9.99 with a two-year contract. Here’s a quick reminder of its features: 4.3-inch qHD display 1GHz [...]

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Sprint Premiere customers can now order the Motorola Photon 4G

Sprint Premiere customers can now order the Motorola Photon 4G

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

What makes a Sprint Premiere customer a “premiere customer-” How’s about the ability to order the Motorola Photon 4G a couple days before most peeps- Last week we saw a lucky member get his device a bit early, and we went hands on with it back at the Sprint event, but now the wait is [...]

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Angry Birds adds 15 levels of Mine & Dine

Angry Birds adds 15 levels of Mine & Dine

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Rovio’s Angry Birds is the most popular game in the Android Market and for good reason. Not only is it a good game, but they continue to update it regularly. For those of you that have 3 stars at every level, and desperately need something new, you will be happy to know that Rovio just [...]

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Gamevil quietly releases Colosseum onto Android. Catchy battle cry not included.

Gamevil quietly releases Colosseum onto Android. Catchy battle cry not included.

July 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Gamevil has quietly released a new game onto the Android Market called Colosseum. This is an interesting little RPG game which features Colosseum-style combat which you would find in the times of Sparta and Ancient Rome. Get ready to kill a lot of things in this endless game. Read more… … Continue Reading Here Gamevil [...]

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