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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

10

2012

[Rumor Mill] Is Google in the Process of Developing a Game Center for Android?

by Jack Holt
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Is Google building a Game Center service like Apple’s iOS equivalent? According to inside sources for Business Insider it’s doing exactly that. Like the iOS version Google’s will have leaderboards, a friend finder and will come with an achievement system. It’s suspected that Google+ integration will be at the heart of this social gaming hub. [...]

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May

9

2012

Who wants to Root their HTC One X and One XL?

by Spencer McClendon
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I have to give a big thanks to the guys at XDA, as they have done it again. Kennethpenn has posted a very simple way to root your HTC One X and the HTC One XL. With a few easy steps you will be on your way to enjoying the sweet rewards that come with [...]

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May

3

2012

Flipboard Debuting On The Samsung Galaxy S III Before Rolling Out To The Rest Of The Platform, Time Frame Unknown

by Joe Sirianni
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For those of you patiently waiting for the popular Flipbard application, one of Google Currents‘ direct competitors, you’ll be happy to know that the app has finally made its way to the Android platform.  To kick things off, the app will be exclusive to Samsung Galaxy III devices initially before finally rolling out to the [...]

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May

2

2012

Get a Kindle Fire for $139 Refurbished, Tested and Certified

by Adam Johnson
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  We’ve got a great deal coming out of Amazon today. It’s a certified, refurbished Kindle Fire. You can pick one of these 7-inch tablets up for a mere $139. Amazon actually had this same sale in March, but it’s back again! This Fire is tested, approved and offered with the same 1 year warranty you’d [...]

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May

1

2012

Verizon Finally Begins Rolling Out Android 4.0.4 to the Galaxy Nexus, Grab Your Flashable Zip Now!

by Stacy Bruce
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Yes folks, the time is finally here. Verizon has officially begun to roll out the latest 4.0.4 update for the Galaxy Nexus. You rooted users are lucky and don’t have to wait for the OTA to hit your device because the amazing developer named Droid Th3ory already has a nice little flashable package for you. Once flashed, [...]

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May

1

2012

Manage All Of Your Cloud Storage With SanDisk Memory Zone, Also Makes For A Decent SkyDrive Client (Video)

by Joe Sirianni
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  Now-a-days cloud storage is beginning to become the norm and several of you by now have probably caught on to the fact that you can open several cloud storage accounts to get yourself a decent little chunk of the storage space in the sky.  Well, how do you manage so many accounts at once? [...]

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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

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

Sony Xperia Play from Verizon Wireless receives new Software Update

by Adam Johnson
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  A software update is now available for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. This latest version (4.0.2.E.0.57) brings many enhancements. Your device will be upgrading to Gingerbread 2.3.4, receiving some camera improvements, resolving a charging issue and more. Along with these fixes, on the downside you’ll also be getting a little more bloat, such as [...]

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