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Nov

18

2011

No, Google Didn’t Extend The Android Market Return Policy to 48 Hours

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Today, a new developer distribution agreement was sent out by Google and caused quite the stir within the rumor mill. There is a certain part of the new agreement that talks about the Android Market’s return policy that when read, can definitely be misleading. Here, I will let you read the excerpt in question so [...]

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Nov

18

2011

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Available December 8th?

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Well if this isn’t enough to ruin your weekend! A recent Tweet containing the above image has put somewhat of a damper on any hopes of seeing the Galaxy Nexus anytime over the couple weeks. Usually when you hear a rumor it’s just that, a verbal rumor. Unfortunately in this case there is, what appears [...]

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Nov

18

2011

Verizon/Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 Image Surfaces

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Here is another sign that Verizon’s new oddly named Motorola tablets are due to launch in the coming weeks (or at least will officially be announced). The above image recently surfaced showing the Xoom tablets’ new moniker, Xyboard, which is very Droid like and seems to veer far far away from its predecessors branding. It looks [...]

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Nov

18

2011

TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, GSM and Dual SIM Android Phone Spotted

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Here’s something I bet you have never seen. A dual SIM Android phone with TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA and GSM bands! The ZTE MT73 was spotted at the China Mobile’s booth at the Mobile Asia Congress event and isn’t expected to leave China any time soon. While only a prototype, the MT73 is still waiting for the [...]

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Nov

18

2011

Updated Android Market with Google Music Already Rolling Out

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Last night during my usual late night Android Market browsing session I surprisingly experienced a sudden force close – the app suddenly went dark for a moment and took me back to my home screen. After I reopened it I was delighted to see that I had just witnessed a quick refresh of the Market [...]

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Nov

17

2011

AT&T Announces Prices For Upcoming Samsung, Pantech Devices

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A few days ago we told you about three new phones to be released on AT&T November 20th, the Pantech Pocket, The Samsung Doubletime and Captivate Glide. All have entry level specs and because of that, we assumed that they would carry equally reflected price tags. Well, today AT&T confirmed our suspicions and announced how [...]

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Nov

17

2011

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Info Poster Emerges

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Today, our friends over at Phandroid got their hands on a new Poster-like info sheet for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. Thoughts are that maybe this could be some form of marketing for in-store use or possibly even a specs reminder for Verizon employees. Nothing new is to be gained from this leak other than maybe [...]

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Nov

17

2011

Samsung Releases a Bunch of New Galaxy Nexus Instructional Videos

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Today is sure a big day for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus! First off, it was released in the UK and oddly enough the first one that was sold got returned. Samsung then updated its US Galaxy Nexus product page, adding an official US spec sheet, 3D view, and outed its official US commercial. The specs [...]

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Nov

17

2011

[Video] Galaxy Nexus Submitted to Vicious Scratch Test

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Many of you have expressed concern with the fact that Samsung has decided to equip the Galaxy Nexus with an alternative fortified glass as opposed to Corning’s Gorilla Glass. Just because the the popular glass maker wasn’t chosen to outfit the GN’s display doesn’t mean that Sammy cut any corners. A video recently surfaced on [...]

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Nov

17

2011

Galaxy Nexus Website Adds Commercial and Walkthrough Videos

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Now that the Galaxy nexus is available in some parts of the world, Samsung has updated their product page revealing the US spec sheet and new walkthrough videos. As if to torture us US folks that have already great anticipation, Sammy’s new Galaxy Nexus website will surely get you even more excited for its release. [...]

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