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May

15

2012

Virgin Mobile Launches the LG Optimus Elite

by Stacy Bruce
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A few days ago Virgin Mobile began taking pre-orders for the LG Optimus Elite. Today, Virgin Mobile actually released the device so if you didn’t get your pre-order in already you should have no problem stopping by your local pre-paid retailer and picking one up. The LG Optimus Elite is the eco-friendly successor to the Optimus [...]

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May

15

2012

Google’s Project Glass Glasses Are Now Protected By Patents

by Jack Holt
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As with all things new, exciting, and innovative it’s wise to protect your new creation via the much-loved, needs-to-be-revamped patent system. Google is doing just that with its Project Glass glasses that are in the works. Apparently there is enough packed into these glasses to make Google wary if imitators and a patent would surely [...]

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May

15

2012

Samsung Finally Reveals A T-Mobile ICS Upgrade List, Four Devices On-Board To Receive The Update

by Joe Sirianni
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Recall the disappointing news last month when Samsung unveiled an update/upgrade list for all devices across all US carriers that were to receive ICS 4.0 with the exception of T-Mobile specific devices?  Well, we bring you good tidings this morning.  Samsung has finally added Magenta to the list and you can expect at least four devices to receive [...]

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May

15

2012

LG Optimus 4X HD Set To Land In Europe By June

by Roy Alugbue
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  LG’s latest and greatest piece of gold finally has a confirmed arrival date. The Optimus 4X HD is set to arrive next month and will come fully loaded featuring a Tegra 3 quad core processor, 720P IPS display, an 8MP BSI camera, 2,150mAh battery and Android 4.0. LG confirmed the superphone will launch in select European [...]

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May

15

2012

Motorola Mobility announces the MOTOSMART MIX XT550 for China

by Adam Johnson
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I don’t believe I could name very many people that do not like music. I could name a ton of friends that love music and couldn’t get through the work day without it, myself included. Having a great phone that give you a great musical experience is key. My Sprint Galaxy Nexus does me just fine [...]

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May

15

2012

HTC Desire C with Beats Audio is official

by Robert Nazarian
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One day after getting a good look at the HTC Desire C from Vodafone, HTC has made it official. The Desire C is an entry-level phone with a 3.5-inch (480 x 320) display. They didn’t release processor details, but we’re expecting 600 Mhz. Other highlights include a 5MP camera, Beats Audio, and Android 4.0 Ice [...]

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May

14

2012

Alarm Clock Ultra For Android Is More Than Just An Alarm Clock (Video)

by Joe Sirianni
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Alarms can be a dime a dozen on the Google Play Store, but Alarm Clock Ultra Free is an app worthy to be set apart from the rest.  Not only is it extremely functional and effective but it’s also aesthetically pleasing to any eye.  Alarm Clock Ultra offers you a reliable and stable alarm clock that is [...]

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May

14

2012

Acer Liquid Glow Visits FCC, Details still on the DL

by Joe Sirianni
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As duly noted in most of the world, Acer Liquid series devices rarely make visits to the FCC long enough for us to hear about it.  As a surprise to many, the “Liquid Glow” has been spotted showing the E330 nomenclature at the US agency.  We’re still not sure about many of the details regarding [...]

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May

14

2012

Check Out the Galaxy S III Flip Cover, Spare Battery Charging Dock, and C-Pen on Video

by Jack Holt
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While we told you yesterday that the Galaxy S III would be receiving full accessory treatment we’ve decided to entice you just a little bit more with some video coverage of the accessories in action. The folks over at MobileFun were nice enough to get some video footage of these accessories and thought they’d share it [...]

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May

14

2012

Win a White DROID RAZR compliments of Motorola and Talk Android [Updated With Winner]

by Robert Nazarian
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We have another DROID RAZR to give to one of our lucky readers and this time it’s white. We are going to keep this one really simple. All you have to do is head over to our forum post and tell us what phone you have now. You have until Thursday, May 17 at 11:59pm [...]

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