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Oct

31

2011

LG Optimus Gingerbead updates finally coming to Europe

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by Robert Nazarian
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LG Optimus owners have been eagerly waiting for their Gingerbread updates, and it looks like LG is finally ready to roll in Europe. The Optimus 2X will start on November 1, the Optimus 3D will start November 21, and the Optimus Black will kick off on November 28. Please understand that these dates are for [...]

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Oct

31

2011

LG Clears up Optimus 2X/G2X Android 4.0 Update Rumors

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by Stacy Bruce
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Yesterday, we reported that the LG Optimus 2X and G2X would not actually be candidates for the Android 4.o Ice Cream Sandwich update. Well, it looks like the rumor mill jumped the gun on this one as LG sent word to our buddies over at Android and Me explaining the official plan for the devices. [...]

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Oct

31

2011

AT&T announces its first two LTE smartphones; Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and HTC Vivid

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by Robert Nazarian
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AT&T just announced their first two 4G LTE smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and HTC Vidid will be available November 6. Along with these two phones, AT&T will add 4 markets to their 4G LTE service, which include Boston, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Athens, GA. This is in addition to the previous 5 [...]

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Oct

31

2011

HTC Rezound shows up in Verizon in-store ad ahead of official annoucement

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by Robert Nazarian
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It seems as though Verizon is running in-store ads that show off the HTC Rezound, which we expect will be officially announced this Thursday in New York City. The Rezound is featured front and center along with Joe Jonas and Beats by Dr. Dre earbuds. We have already seen leaked shots and accessories, so if [...]

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Oct

31

2011

[Leak] Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515) press shot with no carrier branding

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by Robert Nazarian
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This really isn’t big news, but with all the fuss about Verizon, and if they are going to carry the Galaxy Nexus or if it will be an exclusive, we thought we would share the above image which happens to be the Verizon version, model SCH-I515. It was found within some code on the Samsung [...]

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Oct

30

2011

Sony Ericsson Rolls Out Gingerbread 2.3.4 For All Countries

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by Roy Alugbue
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Owners of Sony Ericsson devices rejoice! We mentioned previously that a few lucky owners in the Nordic/Dutch region receiving the Gingerbread 2.3 update. The moment the rest of you have been waiting for is finally here with SE rolling out the coveted Gingerbread update to the rest of the owners around the world. Owners of [...]

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Oct

30

2011

HTC Rolling Out Desire S Updates – Includes Android 2.3.5, HTC Sense 3.0

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by Stacy Bruce
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Our friends over at Eurodroid are reporting good news for HTC Desire S owners. Over the past couple weeks people have been receiving OTA updates that include Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0. This newer version of Sense features a redesigned 3D launcher, new lock screen and other cool enhancements. Word has it that unbranded Desire [...]

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Oct

29

2011

[Video] Samsung Shows off Galaxy Y Pro in New Commercial

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by Stacy Bruce
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Here’s yet another new Samsung Galaxy device for ya, the Galaxy Y Pro. With a full QWERTY keyboard and built in social networking capabilities, this phone will be targeted at those looking for an entry-level device with a price tag to match. Known as the Galaxy Txt in Netherlands, it packs a full QWERTY keyboard, [...]

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Oct

29

2011

Samsung Italy Outs Several Devices To Receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

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by Joe Sirianni
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Samsung Italy has confirmed that a number of devices will be receiving the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update.  And though we figured these would make the list, it’s nice to have it writing. Devices: Galaxy S II Galaxy Note Galaxy Tab 10.1 Galaxy Tab 8.9 Galaxy Tab 7.7 Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus We’re digging deep [...]

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Oct

29

2011

Q3 Smartphone sales Go to Samsung, Not Apple

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by Spencer McClendon
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Samsung claimed the top share of the global smartphone market in the third quarter with 23.8 percent, compared to Apple’s 14.6 percent. (Samsung fans rejoice.) Nokia took third with 14.4 percent of the market. Apple had the lead in the second quarter with 18.5 percent and Samsung was in second with 17.5 percent and of [...]

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