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May

1

2012

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

by Jack Holt
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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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May

1

2012

Android 4.0.4 rolling out to Verizon Galaxy Nexus

by Chris Stewart
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While many Galaxy Nexus owners have been enjoying Android 4.0.4 and the series of bug fixes it brings for over a week now, it’s easy to forget that many people are still waiting for their fix. The Verizon flavoured version of the Nexus has been waiting patiently for the update and it looks like today [...]

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May

1

2012

New Build Of CM9 For Samsung Galaxy Note Brings Improved S-Pen Support, Corrected Video Recording

by Roy Alugbue
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  Got a new Samsung Galaxy Note, but itching for some TouchWiz-free ICS action? You’re in luck because the fine CyanogenMod team has been hard at work and released the newest build of CM9 for the GT-N7000 version of the popular smartphone/tablet hybrid. Unlike the preliminary builds of CM9 which lacked many features, the newest build includes many [...]

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May

1

2012

Huawei MediaPad Now Receiving Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0

by Joe Sirianni
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Next in line to receive the ever coveted ICS 4.0 update is Huawei’s MediaPad tab.  As one of the first devices to sport Honeycomb on a 7-inch platform, the tablet is on schedule to receive the 329 mb download that is Android 4.0.  In addition, the update doesn’t seem to be tainted with the manufacturer’s version of [...]

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May

1

2012

Motorola Feedback Network Confirms Soak Test For Upcoming Update Is On The Way For The DROID Bionic

by Roy Alugbue
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  Motorola recently sent out a “confidential email” to DROID Bionic owners part of the Motorola Feedback Network, so you know what that means— an update is on the way folks. What this update is exactly, no one knows. But we do have the lovely letter in its entirety, so come join us as we [...]

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Apr

30

2012

Sprint Galaxy Nexus Gets Some ClockworkMod And CM9 Nightly Treatment

by Roy Alugbue
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  While Sprint owners can enjoy all that pure ICS goodness on the newly released Galaxy Nexus, they have yet additional reasons to be excited for the device: the arrivals of CM9 Nightly and ClockworkMod Recovery. The ClockworkMod Recovery, which is the gold standard in ROM management will be available in touch and classic flavors, while [...]

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Apr

30

2012

Samsung Shows Some Love To The TI-OMAP-Based Galaxy S II I9100 By Giving A Heavy Scoop Of Android 4.0

by Roy Alugbue

It’s been a while since Samsung first released the coveted Android 4.0 update for its Galaxy S II smartphone… well– certain Galaxy S II models that is. Apparently the TI-OMAP-based I9100 model wasn’t lucky enough to get the original update in March, only some teases in the meantime. Well Sammy has officially decided to show [...]

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Apr

28

2012

T-Mobile And HTC Working On Software Update To Fix Accelerated Battery Drain During WiFi Calls

by Roy Alugbue
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The T-Mobile HTC One S smartphone had just been released recently and it’s more than lived up to it’s billing of being a solid buy. While it’s no doubt a good device out of the box, there is the noticeable issue of significant battery drain while using the WiFi calling feature. Apparently, the battery seems [...]

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Apr

28

2012

T-Mobile ICS Update Schedule Leaked for the Galaxy S II, Sensation 4G, and Amaze 4G

by Stacy Bruce
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According to TmoNews, they got their hands on what is believed to be the official ICS rollout dates for the Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC Sensation 4G, and HTC Amaze 4G. They were able to acquire a leaked 2012 T-Mobile enterprise calendar that also outs the dates these devices should receive the illustrious update. The [...]

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Apr

28

2012

New ICS Build 6.14.84 Leaks for the Droid Razr and Razr Maxx, Still a Bit Buggy

by Stacy Bruce
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Looks as though Verizon is getting to the final testing stages of what will eventually be the official ICS build for the Droid Razr and Razr Maxx. A new test build (6.14.84) has been pushed out to testers and has been packaged for download for those willing to give it a run. Some of the [...]

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