Smartphone Buyer’s Guide For Budget-Minded Customers: The Best Devices For $99.99 Or Under

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It may be the start of the holiday season, but there are always great deals available for prospective smartphone shoppers looking to grab a sweet phone that won’t break the bank. In fact, there used to be the notion that in order to grab a phone under $100 on-contract, you’d have to settle for an outdated or budget-level device. However that notion is no longer the case as customers across all carriers can easily find a decent (if not great) device for a reasonable price. Of course figuring out which device may be a bit difficult, but don’t fret— Talk Android has you covered as we’ve come up with a solid guide with our recommendations of the best devices for under $100 on-contract for your respective wireless carrier. So without further ado, head on past the break to see our picks of the best devices that won’t break the bank.

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HTC EVO 4G LTE update rolling out, includes Sense 4.1

by Sean Stewart on
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According to a few forums, it appears that owners of Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G are beginning to receive a software update. While the update does not include an upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), it does provide a minor update bringing it to version 4.0.4. This latest software version, reportedly 2.13.651.1.710RD, also brings with it Sense 4.1 – HTC’s latest custom UI. The update appears to be a minor one encompassing the frequently used “Bug Fixes”, however an official, complete change-log has not been made available at this time. We’ll keep you updated on any official word.

source: AndroidForums

 

 

How The Nexus 7 Has Changed My Device Use Habits

by Ed Caggiani on
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There’s no question that Google’s Nexus 7 tablet is a success. Google and ASUS have managed to create something extremely compelling for such a low price point. Typically, when I spend $199 on a device of this nature, I’m not expecting it to be a premium, high-end device. But the Nexus 7 has proven itself to be not only a serviceable tablet, but something that belies its budget price tag.

Since receiving my Nexus 7 at Google I/O this year, I have noticed a shift in my device use habits as the 7-incher has wedged itself right smack dab in the middle of my daily use patterns. How has adding a device to my daily routine changed how I interact with all my other devices? First, I should list out the devices I use on a daily basis. I currently have an HTC Evo 4G LTE phone, and a Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi 10.1-inch tablet. The use of these two devices in particular has been impacted by the Nexus 7. I also have a Sony NSZ-GS7 Google TV set-top box, and a Nexus Q.

Hit the break to find out how the Nexus 7 has impacted my Android device usage.

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Sprint Adding 4G LTE To Four More Cities By Labor Day

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Sprint announced today that four new cities will be getting 4G LTE by Labor Day. So if you’re lucky enough to live in one the following cities, you should have a much speedier network by September 3rd.

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Gainesville, GA
  • Manhattan/Junction City, KS
  • Sherman-Denison, TX

These cities are in addition to the original five (Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio) bringing Sprint’s upcoming LTE coverage to 9 cities so far.

Still waiting for LTE to come to the San Francisco Bay Area, Sprint! My Evo 4G LTE is feeling a little pokey on 3G.

Hit the source link for the full press release.

source: sprint

[Deal] Amazon Wireless brings mid-summer sale with Sprint Galaxy S III, EVO 4G LTE, DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX, and Verizon Galaxy Nexus

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Amazon Wireless has a mid-summer sale going on that you might want to check out. They have the Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy S III, the HTC EVO 4G LTE, the Motorola DROID RAZR/RAZR MAXX, and the Verizon Galaxy Nexus all on sale. These deals are only for new lines, whether individual or adding one to an existing account. If you’re upgrading your current contract, pricing will be more. Hit the break for the both sets of pricing.

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Kansas Market Lights Up With Sprint’s 4G LTE Ahead Of Schedule

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Looks like Sprint pulled the curtain back a little early in Kansas City and switched on their 4G LTE service several days ahead of the scheduled July 15th rollout. Users are also reporting LTE signals in surrounding areas, including St. Joseph, Missouri and Manhattan, Kansas. The full rollout will also include Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio in the coming weeks.

I’m hoping the San Francisco Bay Area comes soon. My Evo 4G LTE is feeling a little pokey when on 3G.

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via: phandroid

HTC releases kernel source for both the T-Mobile One S and the Sprint EVO 4G LTE

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HTC seems to be running a little slow with kernel releases, but better late than never. They just released the kernel source for both the T-Mobile One S and the Sprint EVO 4G LTE. Again these source codes don’t mean much unless you’re a developer, but if you own one of these phones, you can be on the look out for better performance from custom ROMs.

source: HTCDev

 

White HTC EVO 4G LTE Officially Coming to Sprint on July 15

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We previously reported of Sprint’s plan to release a white HTC EVO 4G LTE on July 15th. Our report was spot on as Sprint has now released an official statement regarding their white EVO 4G LTE that will debut on that exact date. The white version will be available in stores and online for $199.99 with a 2-year contract. The specs of this newer white version is the same as the black version. In case you’ve forgotten the general specifications of the phone, the EVO 4G LTE includes a 4.7-inch HD (720p) Super LCD display, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, an 8MP rear camera (1.3MP front-facing camera), 16GB ROM, 1GB of RAM, all while touting Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. If you’ve been anxiously waiting for Sprint to release a white version of this phone, now is your time to get one! Head over to the official press release after the break for more information. » Read the rest

AT&T HTC One X and Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G LTE Overclocked to 1.8GHz [Video]

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Overclocking is one of the main reasons a user decides to root his/her Android device. It has many good aspects to it from relieving any noticeable UI lag to making game-play that much smoother. If you’re an owner of AT&T’s HTC One X or Sprint’s EVO 4G LTE, then you’re in luck as there is now a couple of new kernels that will enable you to overclock both phone’s as high as 1.8GHz. Needless to say, overclocking can put some stress on your CPU and I wouldn’t recommend leaving it at 1.8GHz at all times. This is a modification and you will need to be rooted with the bootloader unlocked to do this, meaning you should do this at your own risk. Hit up the source links for more information and instructions on how to apply a speedy new kernel to your device!

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source: XDA  HTC One X /  Evo 4G LTE

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