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Jul

25

2011

Pre-order the AT&T LG Thrill (aka Optimus 3D) now at Radio Shack

by Robert Nazarian
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With the EVO 3D on Sprint, it’s time to get some 3D love for AT&T. Back in March, AT&T said they would be launching the LG Optimus as the LG Thrill. The wait is finally over as it looks like it will launch on August 7, and you can pre-order it now with the purchase [...]

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Jul

24

2011

Boost Mobile to Get First Samsung Slider Phone

by Ryan Brooks
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Sporting Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 1GHz MSM8655 CPU, an HVGA screen, and a rumored 2 megapixel camera (we certainly hope this isn’t true), the device is most likely several months away from release yet. Samsung is still waiting on FCC approval, though both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications are already in place. The phone really just [...]

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Jul

24

2011

Gingerbread 2.3.4 Leaks for Samsung Droid Charge With Version EP1H

by Michael Murphy
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We’ve been happy to tell you about the Droid Charge since it launched, and in typical fashion, after launch, the biggest news we can share will have to do with updates. The official update for the Droid Charge is still pending, but it’s being tested. And as has been the case with practically every update [...]

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Jul

24

2011

OTA Updates Coming to Virgin Mobile, HTC Sensation

by Ryan Brooks
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Our sources over at HTC have confirmed that we will be seeing a small OTA update to its popular Sensation device on the Virgin Mobile network. While the update is relatively minor, only fixing a boot issue, it’s nice to see a manufacturer already tackling bugs so soon after the device’s release. HTC is known [...]

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Jul

24

2011

Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE will launch on July 28

by Robert Nazarian
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE version will finally makes its way into Verizon Wireless stores this Thursday, July 28. This will be the first 4G LTE Android tablet available on Verizon, and it will be the first LTE device to utilize a micro SIM card. It looks like stores will only carry the grey [...]

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Jul

23

2011

Sprint Nexus S 4G to get improved data speeds with update starting July 25

by Robert Nazarian
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On July 25th, Sprint will start rolling out a software update which will improve 4G data speeds, along with other enhancements, which include improved WiFi connectivity, speakerphone audio quality, and TTY support for the deaf and hard of hearing. “Nexus S 4G continues to be a highly sought after smartphone and performs very well for [...]

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Jul

23

2011

CyanogenMod nightly builds now available for the Samsung Galaxy S II

by Robert Nazarian
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Last week we showed you a video of CyanogenMod7 running on the Samsung Galaxy S II, and now the nightly builds are officially available. CyanogenMod is the leader for custom ROMs as it is now on over 500,000 devices. The nightlies are based on CyanogenMod7.1 which is based on Android 2.3.4. As always, these builds [...]

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Jul

22

2011

Samsung Galaxy 3D might be in the works for Q4 2011

by Robert Nazarian
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Is anybody still thinking that 3D is a fad? We already have phones from Sharp, HTC, and LG. Now it looks like Samsung wants to join the party and might be preparing a Q4 release. The phone sounds a lot like a Galaxy S II, but could be called the Galaxy 3D. It will run a 1.2GHz [...]

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Jul

22

2011

Site update confirms pricing and specs on Andy Pad and Andy Pad Pro

by Adam Johnson
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We’ve brought our readers continuous updated information on this new Android device, appropriately called the Andy Pad. If you are so inclined, you can hit this link and read up on all things Andy Pad, as the news rolled in. Today, the manufacturer of the 7″ tablet (so far only available in white from the looks of [...]

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Jul

22

2011

HTC EVO 3D accessories coming to Sprint and Best Buy – video dock, holster and cases

by Jesse Bauer
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You gotta love when a company make a little tiny change to their products, and its the one change that everyone complains about, forcing the company to plea for your forgiveness by launching other products to help ease the pain. Remember when hotels used to give free Wi-Fi? Well, similarily, if you want a kickstand [...]

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