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Will Toshiba’s upcoming ultra-thin Android tablet be named the Excite-

Will Toshiba’s upcoming ultra-thin Android tablet be named the Excite-

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

On Sunday, news of Toshiba announcing a new ultra-thin Android tablet during IFA 2011 hit the net. The company is hoping to compete with both the iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, which are the two thinnest, lightest tablets currently available. Today, we have more information on what the upcoming ultra-thin tablet from Toshiba. According [...]

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Will Toshiba’s upcoming ultra-thin Android tablet be named the Excite-

Will Toshiba’s upcoming ultra-thin Android tablet be named the Excite-

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

On Sunday, news of Toshiba announcing a new ultra-thin Android tablet during IFA 2011 hit the net. The company is hoping to compete with both the iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, which are the two thinnest, lightest tablets currently available. Today, we have more information on what the upcoming ultra-thin tablet from Toshiba. According [...]

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LG VS920 clears FCC with global support, Could be Revolution 2

LG VS920 clears FCC with global support, Could be Revolution 2

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

In early August we showed you a Verizon MAP list that showed a LG VS920 which we believe will be the Revolution 2. The original Revolution has a model of VS910 so it makes sense. The VS920 just passed through the FCC, and the good news is that it will not only support CDMA and [...]

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LG VS920 clears FCC with global support, Could be Revolution 2

LG VS920 clears FCC with global support, Could be Revolution 2

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

In early August we showed you a Verizon MAP list that showed a LG VS920 which we believe will be the Revolution 2. The original Revolution has a model of VS910 so it makes sense. The VS920 just passed through the FCC, and the good news is that it will not only support CDMA and [...]

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Klipsch Image S4A for Android Headphones Will Put Premium Sound in Your Ears

Klipsch Image S4A for Android Headphones Will Put Premium Sound in Your Ears

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Word around the block is that Klipsch makes some pretty good headphones. The 0 Image S4 series is said to be comparable to top-of-the-line headphones, but previously they only fully supported iOS devices. You could still listen to music, but the in-line controller didn’t work in most cases. Thankfully, they’ve introduced a pair of Image [...]

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DROID Bionic Twitter account is a fake

DROID Bionic Twitter account is a fake

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Yesterday we reported that a Twitter account named @DroidBionic tweeted September 8th as the release date for the DROID Bionic. We had our suspicions on the account, and it has been confirmed to be a fake. Reps from both Motorola and Verizon confirmed it. The good news is that we still believe the date will [...]

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HTC adds T-Mobile Sensation and others to unlockable bootloader list

HTC adds T-Mobile Sensation and others to unlockable bootloader list

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Do you have a variation of the HTC Sensation that has not been added to the list of approved devices for the HTCDev bootloader unlocking tool- We have good news for you because HTC has added a few more variations, including the T-Mobile version, as well as Turkey, Arabic, and Bouygues Telecom versions. Visit TalkAndroid [...]

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OnStar Remote Link app shoots navigation directions to car from Android smartphone

OnStar Remote Link app shoots navigation directions to car from Android smartphone

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

We have talked about the app that OnStar offers for Android smartphones before. The app called RemoteLink has been updated to support a new navigation feature that some drivers will find very appealing. The app allows the user to search for a destination on the smartphone and then send it directly to the vehicle. Once [...]

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Samsung Vitality with Muve Music Headed to Cricket Wireless

Samsung Vitality with Muve Music Headed to Cricket Wireless

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

We’re not sure why Cricket didn’t just include Muve Music in the Samsung Admire that launched last week, but they’re reportedly set to bring out a new Samsung phone which looks almost exactly like the Samsung Admire and has almost the same specs. It’ll be called the Samsung Vitality and its big selling point for [...]

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Angry Birds Rio’s ‘Airfield Chase’ Update Now Live in the Market

Angry Birds Rio’s ‘Airfield Chase’ Update Now Live in the Market

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Still playing Angry Birds Rio- Yes- Good. It’s a pretty OK game even if the gameplay has gotten a bit stale to most. If you’re looking for new content to mask that staleness, though, you’ll be happy to learn that Angry Birds Rio has gotten its “Airfield Chase” update in the Android market. As with [...]

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Samsung GT-I9220 Super AMOLED smartphone actually exists

Samsung GT-I9220 Super AMOLED smartphone actually exists

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Back on the 24th of August, a picture was floating around that was at first thought to be the Samsung GT-I9220 smartphone packing its giant Super AMOLED screen. That photo later was proven to be the 5-inch Galaxy S media player. If you thought that meant the rumors of the GT-I9220 smartphone were all false, [...]

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LG bringing 3D conversion engine to IFA, worthwhile boost to its flagship-

LG bringing 3D conversion engine to IFA, worthwhile boost to its flagship-

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

  So one of the biggest problems befalling 3D devices like the Optimus 3D — and all (erm, both) 3D phones at the moment — is the lack of 3D content right- Well, LG is making a play to change all that at the upcoming IFA 2011 show in Germany, by showing off for the [...]

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@AmazonAppStore FREE App of the Day – dxTop Pro: Home Alternative

@AmazonAppStore FREE App of the Day – dxTop Pro: Home Alternative

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Amazon has released their FREE app of the day, and today we have dxTop Pro: Home Alternative by Access Lane Inc.  When it comes to classic arcade games, Frogger is probably high up your nostalgic list.  This classic frog jumping across the road without getting squashed game is now free thanks to Amazon. It’s FREE, so download it, [...]

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Epson expands iPrint app to cover Android smartphones and tablets

Epson expands iPrint app to cover Android smartphones and tablets

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Epson has been in the printer market for a very long time. Over the last few years, the company has been rolling out print services to allow the smartphone user to get documents off their mobile phones and onto the printer rather than having things stuck on the phone. To start with, Epson offered print [...]

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Android Overload: 7-inch Galaxy Tab Headed To T-Mobile, Gingerbread Source Code for LG Optimus S Released and More

Android Overload: 7-inch Galaxy Tab Headed To T-Mobile, Gingerbread Source Code for LG Optimus S Released and More

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

It’s the eve before Samsung’s big Galaxy S II announcement tomorrow night and I can hardly wait. What surprises lay in store for us- Will they finally reveal the Nexus Prime No one can say for sure but you better believe we’ll be keeping you updated every step of the way. As for tonight, these [...]

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Foursquare Updated In The Android Market – New Features and UI Design

Foursquare Updated In The Android Market – New Features and UI Design

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Social check-in service Foursquare was finally updated in the Android Market bringing it up to speed with its iOS cousin. New in this version are a few redesigns making the app generally easier to navigate and checking-in is now easier and more streamlined. The team also added Specials in the Explore tab making it a [...]

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A Patent a Day Keeps Your Competitors at Bay!

A Patent a Day Keeps Your Competitors at Bay!

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Every proud new owner of a smartphone will end up frustrated with the short battery life and memory issues. I am no exception and naturally I have scoured the Android Market for “System Utilities” to help me handle some these issues. There are some really amazing apps that can boost memory, improve battery life and [...]

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Where to Buy an Android Phone

Where to Buy an Android Phone

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Every proud new owner of a smartphone will end up frustrated with the short battery life and memory issues. I am no exception and naturally I have scoured the Android Market for “System Utilities” to help me handle some these issues. There are some really amazing apps that can boost memory, improve battery life and [...]

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35 Android Apps to Monitor Usage Stats and Tweak System Utilities

35 Android Apps to Monitor Usage Stats and Tweak System Utilities

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Every proud new owner of a smartphone will end up frustrated with the short battery life and memory issues. I am no exception and naturally I have scoured the Android Market for “System Utilities” to help me handle some these issues. There are some really amazing apps that can boost memory, improve battery life and [...]

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Become a Pro Tweeter With Buffer

Become a Pro Tweeter With Buffer

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

I, like 200 million other people, am a keen Twitter user. I use it to disclose my daily thoughts and opinions (and, from time to time, to have a good rant) as well as to keep up with current affairs. Twitter has become one of the fastest growing social networks of our time, with people [...]

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Samsung DROID Prime Passes Through Bluetooth SIG – Headed to Verizon-

Samsung DROID Prime Passes Through Bluetooth SIG – Headed to Verizon-

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

The device now rumored to be the Droid Prime, the Samsung SCH-i515, has just passed through Bluetooth SIG certification potentially on its way to Verizon as evidence by the CDMA and North America references in the pic above. Originally, it was rumored that the Samsung i9250 was to be the Nexus Prime thanks to a [...]

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Toshiba’s Recently Leaked Ultra Slim Tablet To Be Called The Excite-

Toshiba’s Recently Leaked Ultra Slim Tablet To Be Called The Excite-

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

AndroidPolice scored a tip from one of their readers on some recent trademark filings that could give us a name to go along with today’s leak on Toshiba’s upcoming ultra slim, super sexy Android tablet. According to the filings, the tablet could be called the Toshiba Excite although we don’t really have anything that specifically [...]

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AT&T’s HTC Holiday Now Known As The Raider-

AT&T’s HTC Holiday Now Known As The Raider-

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

We all saw this coming. Its a very common occurrence where a phone’s name will change right before its release and the HTC Holiday will be no stranger to this. According to this user agent profile obtained by PocketNow, the HTC Holiday will now be known as the HTC Raider which we saw HTC recently [...]

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New Kickstart looks to bring iOS emulation to Android

New Kickstart looks to bring iOS emulation to Android

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

When Stormy first showed me this article on TechCrunch, I was blown aback by the idea of all the quality iOS apps I would have at my disposal. Then I started thinking and the more I thought about it, the more I began to think this might not be a great idea. Now I want [...]

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[Exclusive] Toshiba’s Sexy New Tablet To Be Called The Excite

[Exclusive] Toshiba’s Sexy New Tablet To Be Called The Excite

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Back in April, before Toshiba had officially revealed the name of its upcoming tablet, one Babyfacemagee did some serious detective work to figure out that it would be called the Thrive – and ended up being dead-on. Fast-forward a few months, and we’re hearing rumors of a new, slimmer, sexier Galaxy Tab-fighter from Toshiba. While [...]

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Sprint Holding “Strategy Update” Event In New York This October 7th

Sprint Holding “Strategy Update” Event In New York This October 7th

August 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Looks like Sprint has something big planned for October 7th in what they’re calling a “Strategy Update.” Tons of press have been invited to their event in New York city and although no one knows exactly what ‘ol #3 will announce/unveil/reveal, you can bet it more than likely will have something to do with their [...]

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HTC EVO 3D to Also Release in Purple for Best Buy

HTC EVO 3D to Also Release in Purple for Best Buy

August 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

So hey, more colors (and by extension, more choices) are good, right- According to Pocketnow, the coveted HTC EVO 3D will be seeing an additional color of not only RadioShack white, but Best Buy purple. While this isn’t too much of a surprise, given Best Buy’s exclusive release of the white HTC EVO 4G, the [...]

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@DroidBionic Twitter account does not belong to Verizon or Motorola, September 8 launch tweet not official

@DroidBionic Twitter account does not belong to Verizon or Motorola, September 8 launch tweet not official

August 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

Yesterday I posted a story about the @DroidBionic twitter account announcing that the Motorola Droid Bionic would be available on September 8. Unfortunately, we have learned today that that twitter account isn’t run by Verizon or Motorola, so the stuff that comes out of it shouldn’t be taken as official statements. When I posted the [...]

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Soak Test for Motorola DROID 2 Gingerbread Update Begins Tonight

Soak Test for Motorola DROID 2 Gingerbread Update Begins Tonight

August 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

  A few days ago we posted a leaked Verizon PDF showing the changelog for the Motorola Droid 2′s upcoming Gingerbread update. Well, we have been informed by one of our awesome readers that the soak test for the software 4.5.601 update is underway starting at 11:50pm tonight. Here is the post from the Motorola [...]

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HTC Holiday to Be Branded As HTC Raider

HTC Holiday to Be Branded As HTC Raider

August 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

We had posted previously on the spectacular (Get it- Spec- Specs-) HTC Holiday, whose rumored technical prowess was nothing to be trifled with, especially its 4.5 inch screen. Those crafty folks have dug around a bit in the device’s user agent profile to find out that it’s retail name is going to be the Raider. [...]

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Meet the Arrows Tab F-01D, Fujitsu’s waterproof Android tablet

Meet the Arrows Tab F-01D, Fujitsu’s waterproof Android tablet

August 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

How often do you go out, forget that it’s raining, and get that tablet of yours all wet- Well, for those of you who can’t seem to keep things dry (in Japan, at least) there’s a solution for you. Fujitsu is getting ready to release their rugged, waterproof Android tablet, the Arrows Tab F-01D. The [...]

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5 Minutes of HTC Sense 3.5 Beauty on Video

5 Minutes of HTC Sense 3.5 Beauty on Video

August 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

I’m not a huge fan of Android overlays, typically opting instead for stock vanilla Android. Still, if I had to pick a favorite overlay, Sense would definitely be my favorite, due to its useful nature and aesthetic beauty. The newest version of Sense, coming in at 3.5, continues this trend, and makes what was already [...]

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AT&T Quietly Flips On 4G LTE Switch In Chicago

AT&T Quietly Flips On 4G LTE Switch In Chicago

August 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

Just in time for that rumored late September/early October launch date for the HTC Jetstream (Puccini) AT&T has already begun flipping on their 4G LTE switch in some lucky cities. According to BGR, some AT&T customers in Chicago are reporting that their 4G LTE mobile hotspots devices have lit up with AT&T’s trademarked “4G LTE” [...]

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LG and National Geographic collaborate to create 3D content using the Optimus 3D

LG and National Geographic collaborate to create 3D content using the Optimus 3D

August 29, 2011 | Comments (1)

National Geographic Assignment photographers will create the first 3D image and video content in its history thanks to a collaboration with LG Electronics. How will they create this content- They will be using the LG Optimus 3D. “For over a century, National Geographic has been the preeminent institution for world-class wildlife, landscape, travel and lifestyle [...]

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ROM  @tun4f1sh Bulletproof MIUI for Multiple Devices

ROM @tun4f1sh Bulletproof MIUI for Multiple Devices

August 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

tun4f1sh has released an update to Bulletproof MIUI. The latest version is now 1.8.26. This release is supported on the following Device(s):- HTC Desire Z- HTC Vision/T-Mobile G2 Changlog: – Updated to latest 1.8.26 MIUI (Changelog http://goo.gl/xtxqx) – Added OTA update support (through ROM Manager) Changlog: – Updated to latest 1.8.19 MIUI (Changelog http://goo.gl/IeZxS) – [...]

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