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Dec

12

2011

Adobe Flash Receives Android Market Update, No ICS Compatibility… Yet

by Stacy Bruce
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Some of you may have been disappointed to learn that Adobe will stop development for Flash beyond Android Ice Cream Sandwich, but that doesn’t mean that they are going to stop making the current app’s experience any better. For example, today they released an update for the Adobe Flash application that’s all ready for you [...]

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Dec

12

2011

HTC Amaze 4G Update Rolling Out Now, Brings Support for Wi-Fi calling

by Stacy Bruce
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Remember the HTC Amaze 4G that we did an extensive review on in October? Well, a new update started rolling out for it today (no, not ICS) and it brings a few fixes to the device and also includes the awesome advantage of IMS Wi-Fi calling. The update will bring the device up to Android [...]

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Dec

12

2011

Amazon Promises Software Update for Kindle Fire to Fix U.S. Issues

by Jack Holt
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A lot of folk have had negative things to say about the Kindle Fire and it appears that Amazon is listening. As Amazon has had to reorder stock for the device it appears that it is selling quite well, but given the feedback, people have had less than great things to say about the tablet/e-reader. [...]

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Dec

10

2011

DROID Bionic Bug Fix Starts Rolling Out, Be on the Lookout

by Stacy Bruce
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We have gotten word from a couple readers that the long awaited DROID Bionic update is starting to roll out. This new update will bring the device up to build number 5.5.893 and should clear up a whole slew of issues. If you own a Bionic, be on the lookout for the update message in [...]

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Dec

8

2011

Huge Bug Fix For Droid Bionic On The Way, Brings Build To 5.5.893

by Axl Logan
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We know what you’re thinking….”damn, finally!”  We hear ya.  Verizon has finally stated that the long awaited bug fix is underway and requests for your patience.  The update will provide improved stability by avoiding power cycles, add fast auto focus on the camera functionality and offer better handshakes between 4G/3G connectivity.  In addition, the device can now [...]

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Dec

8

2011

T-Mobile Begins Roll-Out of HTC Sensation 4G Update

by Stacy Bruce
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If you are the owner of an HTC Sensation 4G then you may be pleased to know that T-Mobile has begun to roll-out a new update bringing the device to Android 2.3.4, and software version 1.50.531.1. The roll-out started yesterday, Dec. 7, and continues through Jan. 15. Quite a widespread time-frame given the fact the [...]

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Dec

8

2011

Twitter Updates Android App with Improved UI and New Features

by Stacy Bruce
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  ‘Tis the season for social networking sites to update their Android Market app, I guess. Just after we saw yesterdays much needed and anticipated Facebook update, Twitter follows suit and releases one today as well. With the new update you will notice a few changes with the UI and the addition of new features [...]

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Dec

7

2011

Handster to Lend a Hand to Developers, Bringing Android Apps to the RIM PlayBook

by Stacy Bruce
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The BlackBerry PlayBook has potential to be a formidable Android Tablet, especially since it is receiving a big update in February of 2012 that will add the Android App Player to it. Also, earlier today we showed you how to root the PlayBook, giving access to the Android market. Now, it already seems that the world [...]

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Dec

7

2011

Sprint Begins Rolling Out Samsung Epic 4G Update to Fix Signal Loss Issues

by Stacy Bruce
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A couple weeks back we told you that Samsung had promised that a patch was in the works to fix the Epic 4G Touch signal loss problem and today is the day it finally is released. For those of you who have been power cycling your Epic 4G Touch to regain signal, here’s hoping this [...]

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