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Amazon offering up the Sprint Galaxy Nexus for $150

Amazon offering up the Sprint Galaxy Nexus for $150

May 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

So far it seems like the Galaxy Nexus has seen its fair share of sales already on various carriers such as Verizon which was offering it up for $50 recently on Amazon and Wirefly. Now Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus is on sale for new customers or any customers upgrading. Read more… … Continue Reading Here Amazon [...]

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Is Verizon Secretly Working On A Blue Version Of The Motorola DROID RAZR?

Is Verizon Secretly Working On A Blue Version Of The Motorola DROID RAZR?

May 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

Feeling a little blue? Well we may have just the item to help cheer you up— a blue Motorola DROID RAZR possibly in the works by Verizon. Our friends at Android Central got a tip from an anonymous individual that Verizon may have its eyes set on marketing and selling the blue variant of the smartphone, [...]

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Blue DROID RAZR Launching May 17 for $149

Blue DROID RAZR Launching May 17 for $149

May 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

Back in early March, our sources told us to expect a blue DROID RAZR and sure enough, it should be here by May 17. Verizon has the phone loaded up in internal systems at a price of $149 on 2-year contract. This is the 16GB model, which simply means that Big Red won’t be supplying [...]

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Verizon’s Latest “Double Data” Promo Ends June 3 for 4G LTE Phones

Verizon’s Latest “Double Data” Promo Ends June 3 for 4G LTE Phones

May 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

Multiple sources reached out to us this morning to let us know that Verizon is planning to shut down their latest Double Data promo by June 3. That gives you just under a month to lock into 4GB of data for $30, 10GB for $50, or 20GB for $80. After the 3rd, data plans will [...]

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Droid Incredible 4G LTE announced for Verizon: 4-inch Super LCD, dual-core S4, and Android 4.0

Droid Incredible 4G LTE announced for Verizon: 4-inch Super LCD, dual-core S4, and Android 4.0

May 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

It’s been a few weeks since Verizon teased us with some images and specs for the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE, and now the carrier has finally officially announced its latest Android phone. As we heard before, the latest Droid Incredible will feature a 4-inch Super LCD display with a 960 x 540 resolution, as [...]

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Verizon’s Droid 3 update improves autofocus and fixes bugs, but isn’t Android 4.0

Verizon’s Droid 3 update improves autofocus and fixes bugs, but isn’t Android 4.0

May 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

A couple of weeks after its Motorola Droid 4 update, Verizon is releasing a 224MB update for the older Droid 3, adding a bunch of bug fixes and a Google Security Patch to the hardware-keyboarded handset. We weren’t big fans of the Droid 3’s camera when we reviewed it last year, so it’s good to [...]

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The Android Police Week In Review: The Biggest Android Stories Of The Week (4/29/12 – 5/6/12)

The Android Police Week In Review: The Biggest Android Stories Of The Week (4/29/12 – 5/6/12)

May 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

Welcome to the Android Police Week In Review – where I talk about the biggest stories of the week in the world of Android and no way make fun of anything. This week, of course, necessitates a chunk-o Galaxy S III news, so let’s get down to it. Also, don’t forget, you can catch a [...]

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Rumor: HTC DROID Incredible 4G to hit the streets by May 31st

Rumor: HTC DROID Incredible 4G to hit the streets by May 31st

May 5, 2012 | Comments (0)

We have no idea if Verizon will be getting globally expected devices like the HTC One X or Samsung Galaxy S3, but many Big Red customers are also waiting for the rumored HTC Droid Incredible 4G. And it seems you won’t have to wait that much longer, as the latest rumors are indicating that the [...]

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Droid Incredible 4G LTE Launch Pushed Back to May 31?

Droid Incredible 4G LTE Launch Pushed Back to May 31?

May 5, 2012 | Comments (0)

We recently watched as Verizon accidentally and temporarily activated the Droid Incredible 4G LTE page on the Droid Does website. If that wasn’t enough to lead you to believe that its release was just around the corner than how about the rumor suggesting its launch on May 10th? Either way, we are about to get [...]

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DROID 3 Update Approved as Build 5.7.905, Weighs in at 224MB But is Not Ice Cream Sandwich

DROID 3 Update Approved as Build 5.7.905, Weighs in at 224MB But is Not Ice Cream Sandwich

May 4, 2012 | Comments (0)

We mentioned this morning that a soak test was in the works for the DROID 3, however, it appears now as if that test has already been given the green light. The changelog for build 5.7.905 has been posted and it’s a doozy. Weighing in at 224MB, this should fix any bug that D3 users [...]

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Samsung to launch the Galaxy S III in Europe on May 29, US in June

Samsung to launch the Galaxy S III in Europe on May 29, US in June

May 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

Samsung said today that the Galaxy S III will launch in Europe on May 29 while the U.S. will see the handset sometimes in June. Samsung also announced that the Galaxy S III will be available on 296 mobile carriers in 145 countries. We suspect that we’ll see a simultaneous launch here in the U.S. [...]

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Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S III heading to Sprint

Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S III heading to Sprint

May 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

Today, Samsung finally announced the Galaxy S III, their latest flagship phone. The phone will be launching in Europe in late May and will be available in the U.S. this summer. Although the phone will be launching in over 146 and on over 296 mobile networks, we still don’t know which U.S. carriers will be [...]

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Verizon To Begin Rolling Out HomeFusion Residential 4G LTE This Week

Verizon To Begin Rolling Out HomeFusion Residential 4G LTE This Week

May 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

Since last March or so Verizon has been testing out their new HomeFusion Broadband network and now the carrier says it’s ready to deploy nationwide.  The service should be rolling out wherever LTE service is currently available which Big Red says is 230 markets.  For those deeming it reasonable to upgrade, they can sign up [...]

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Another Android 4.0 build leaks for the HTC Rezound

Another Android 4.0 build leaks for the HTC Rezound

May 3, 2012 | Comments (0)

A new version of the Ice Cream Sandwich build for the HTC Rezound has surfaced, bringing a few changes from the last installment and pushing us one step closer to an official rollout. The latest is pegged as build 3.13.605.7 and based on Android 4.0.3. It looks like we’re still not at a point that [...]

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HTC Rezound official ICS build leaks again

HTC Rezound official ICS build leaks again

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

It looks like HTC Rezound owners won’t have to wait for Verizon to update their phones to Android 4.0. A leaked official ICS build made an appearance back in March but wasn’t free of bugs. So if you are on of those who grabbed it, you should know that another official ICS build with version [...]

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Google Play Store Now Offers Carrier Billing For Books, Music, Movies and Apps

Google Play Store Now Offers Carrier Billing For Books, Music, Movies and Apps

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

For those of you who enjoyed carrier billing when it came to apps on the Android Market, guess what?  Google is now offering direct carrier billing on the Play Store for everything else as well.  Now, you can consolidate your music, books, movies and apps onto one bill if your carrier is on the list [...]

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 radios improve 3G/4G [Download]

Verizon Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 radios improve 3G/4G [Download]

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

Verizon has finally started pushing out the update to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus, or so that is what we are hearing the past 24 hours. If the update hasn’t hit for you yet, or you’re running a custom ROM we have the latest radio that comes with the [...]

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Featured: Google Makes Buying Books, Music and Videos Easier through Carrier Billing

Featured: Google Makes Buying Books, Music and Videos Easier through Carrier Billing

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

One of the main problems with monetizing content on the Google Play Store, whether it’s apps, books, music or videos, is that many users don’t have a Google Wallet (former Checkout) account. It’s much easy to buy something with one or two clicks when you already have a payment method set-up. Since Google isn’t allowing [...]

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Radios From Galaxy Nexus IMM76K 4.0.4 Pulled and Available to Flash

Radios From Galaxy Nexus IMM76K 4.0.4 Pulled and Available to Flash

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

When the new IMM76K Android 4.0.4 update leaked yesterday for the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, many of us focused immediately on the new radios that came with it. Could these solve many of the hand-off issues and failures to attach to 4G networks that owners have experienced since day one? Only one way to find [...]

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Carrier billing now available for Books, Movies, and Music

Carrier billing now available for Books, Movies, and Music

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

Google’s announced that carrier billing has now been extended to more types of content in the Google Play Store. The feature was previously available for apps and games, but books, movies, and music still required a credit to purchase things. Welp, for those who are on carriers that support the feature you can now charge [...]

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Galaxy SIII Rumors Run Wild:  Verizon Gets Dual-Core Version, Comes in Blue and White, and a Look at the Boot Screen

Galaxy SIII Rumors Run Wild: Verizon Gets Dual-Core Version, Comes in Blue and White, and a Look at the Boot Screen

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

We are only a day away from Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy SIII or “next Galaxy” or whatever you want to call it these days. There is no denying that this has been the most anticipated Android device since well, the Galaxy Nexus I guess. On a global scale though, this is probably much more [...]

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Featured: The Galaxy Nexus on Verizon Finally gets Android 4.0.4

Featured: The Galaxy Nexus on Verizon Finally gets Android 4.0.4

May 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

The Galaxy Nexus on Verizon has had somewhat of a rocky ride living up to its moniker of a “Nexus” device. Whilst being the only device to bring stock Android to Big Red since the Original Motorola Droid its been lagging behind its GSM twin in terms of updates, which received the 4.0.4 update around the [...]

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 update unofficially rolling out

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 update unofficially rolling out

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

Many Verizon Galaxy Nexus users are reporting that they’re getting prompted to update their devices with the new Android 4.0.4 update which was released about a month ago for the GSM variant of the phone. While many of you with rooted devices were able to flash the new build onto your phones, average users who [...]

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Verizon Finally Begins Rolling Out Android 4.0.4 to the Galaxy Nexus, Grab Your Flashable Zip Now!

Verizon Finally Begins Rolling Out Android 4.0.4 to the Galaxy Nexus, Grab Your Flashable Zip Now!

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

Yes folks, the time is finally here. Verizon has officially begun to roll out the latest 4.0.4 update for the Galaxy Nexus. You rooted users are lucky and don’t have to wait for the OTA to hit your device because the amazing developer named Droid Th3ory already has a nice little flashable package for you. Once flashed, [...]

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 update unofficially now rolling out

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 update unofficially now rolling out

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

Many Verizon Galaxy Nexus users are reporting that they’re getting prompted to update their devices with the new Android 4.0.4 update which was released about a month ago for the GSM variant of the phone. While many of you with rooted devices were able to flash the new build onto your phones, average users who [...]

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 (IMM76K) Update Rolling Out To Some Users, Here’s How To Get It Manually [Download]

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 (IMM76K) Update Rolling Out To Some Users, Here’s How To Get It Manually [Download]

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

Verizon Galaxy Nexus users, you finally have the Android 4.0.4 OTA update coming your way. You were the first ones to own a Galaxy Nexus (see our detailed review) and experience Ice Cream Sandwich, and yet now you’re the last ones to receive updates. I know how bitter it makes you, and I don’t really [...]

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Latest Android Commercial Reminds Us That Our Information and Photos Have Always Been Synced to the Cloud

Latest Android Commercial Reminds Us That Our Information and Photos Have Always Been Synced to the Cloud

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

For years I have always relied on the fact that Google stores my photos, contacts, calendar events, documents and what not in the cloud. Almost to the point that I forget about the fact this happens. That is, until I flash the newest ROM out there and I don’t have to worry about that stuff [...]

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Sprint Galaxy Nexus receiving update to fix network connectivity errors

Sprint Galaxy Nexus receiving update to fix network connectivity errors

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

Unconfirmed reports have Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus starting to receive its update to Android 4.0.4, but that’s not the only Ice Cream Sandwich flagship getting some update love today. Sprint is pushing build FD02 to their Galaxy Nexus to correct 3G data connectivity issues. The new software should not only allow the device to actually hop [...]

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus receiving Android 4.0.4?

Verizon Galaxy Nexus receiving Android 4.0.4?

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

The bug fixing update to Android 4.0.4 has yet to be officially pegged for release for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, but some users seem to be seeing the update without an official peep from Verizon. At least two users have claimed to receive build IMM76K. Two unrelated reports does sound legit, but it’s still odd [...]

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Sprint Rolling Out A Fix (FD02) For That Pesky No Data Problem For Galaxy Nexus Users

Sprint Rolling Out A Fix (FD02) For That Pesky No Data Problem For Galaxy Nexus Users

May 1, 2012 | Comments (0)

Remember that problem Galaxy Nexus devices were having on Sprint where owners couldn’t get any connection to any data network at all? Well, if you happened to be one of those owners, how could you forget? Worry not, though! Sprint just announced it will be rolling out a fix over “a 1-2 day period.” You’ll [...]

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Motorola sends out invites to Droid Bionic owners to test “new software”

Motorola sends out invites to Droid Bionic owners to test “new software”

April 30, 2012 | Comments (0)

Droid Bionic owners who are a part of the Motorola Feedback Network are reporting that Moto is sending out invitations to test out a “new software release” – This is what they call a soak test. There were no details given as to what to expect from this new update. We know that many of [...]

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Monday Poll: Are You on a Tiered or Unlimited Data Plan?

Monday Poll: Are You on a Tiered or Unlimited Data Plan?

April 30, 2012 | Comments (0)

It’s quickly coming up on a year that Verizon introduced their tiered data plans. Back then, the idea of tiered data didn’t seem all that swell for folks who came accustomed to unlimited streaming capabilities. Unfortunately, for people who were late to the Big Red party and had to opt for one of the limited packages, they had [...]

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Verizon’s Double Data Promo Tells You How Many Streamed Songs, Read Emails, and Photo Uploads You Can Do in 4GB

Verizon’s Double Data Promo Tells You How Many Streamed Songs, Read Emails, and Photo Uploads You Can Do in 4GB

April 30, 2012 | Comments (0)

Tiered data plans are here for good and yes, it is unfortunate. Thankfully, many of us were able to keep our unlimited plans back when tiers were introduced, however, we would be foolish to believe that we will have them forever. We haven’t been given a time frame as to when our grandfathered plans will [...]

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Verizon launches $80 prepaid plan with 1GB of data and unlimited talk / text, plus a prepaid MiFi hotspot

Verizon launches $80 prepaid plan with 1GB of data and unlimited talk / text, plus a prepaid MiFi hotspot

April 30, 2012 | Comments (0)

Verizon’s looking to put some pressure on the prepaid carriers of the world – the company just announced a new $80 prepaid plan that offers unlimited calling, texting, and 1GB of data. There are a few catches, of course: you’ll need to purchase the Samsung Illusion for $169.99 to use along with this plan, and [...]

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Verizon’s Sony Xperia Play Update Incoming as Build 4.0.2.E.0.57, Pops Phone Up to Android 2.3.4

Verizon’s Sony Xperia Play Update Incoming as Build 4.0.2.E.0.57, Pops Phone Up to Android 2.3.4

April 30, 2012 | Comments (0)

We are almost positive that this update to build 4.0.2.E.0.57 for the Sony Xperia Play on Verizon is new, but truthfully, we had forgotten that this device even existed anymore. From what we can tell though, this hasn’t been released yet, so it should be on the way any day to owners of the device. After [...]

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