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LG shares Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade schedule, first updates coming in Q2 2012

Android Just a hair under a month after began LG to detail some of its Ice Cream Sandwich update plans, today the company has added more handsets to its Android 4.0 upgrade list and also given a timeline on when it expects the updates to begin...

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Boost Mobile-branded LG Optimus Black, Samsung Replenish press images emerge

Android Just a little over a month after Boost Mobile welcomed the ZTE Warp into its Android lineup, some newly-leaked renders have revealed two more handsets that'll soon be joining the Boost family as well. The folks at Pocketnow have gotten...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 15

LG confirms Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for several Optimus handsets

Android Today we can add another handful of smartphones to the list of devices that'll most definitely be getting bumped up to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, thanks to the folks at LG. The company confirmed today on its Facebook page that the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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What is your favorite mobile display technology?

Android Each cell phone manufacturer has their own idea of what the best smartphone is, and they appropriately fit their devices with what they feel are the best components available. There are a handful of different processor, camera, and storage...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 159 103 Reactions

Samsung M930, LG Optimus Black due to hit Sprint in October? [UPDATED]

Android Around a week ago, we saw a leaked Sprint document show the purported launch dates for devices like the Samsung Conquer 4G and BlackBerry Bold 9930, and today an updated version of the doc has showed up with a couple of new products in...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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Should the LG Prada K2 really be considered a flagship device?

Android I personally think that a flagship device shouldn’t be tethered to a specific carrier. For a manufacturer to promote a flagship the way that it should be promoted, it should be made available for multiple carriers.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 8

U.S. Cellular 2011 device roadmap leaks, Motorola Electrify and LG Optimus Black lead the charge

Android U.S. Cellular's upcoming smartphone releases for the remainder of 2011 have been teased on more than one occasion, but recently the entire lineup was revealed for all to see in a leaked roadmap. So what kind of products can U.S. Cellular...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

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Will postpaid customers defect to prepaid carriers with high-end Android phones?

Android Smartphones can be expensive. Having a family plan with smartphones – even individuals in some cases – and paying for the data plan can take its toll on the wallet. With hundreds of thousands of applications available, countless ways to...

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LG Optimus Black making its way to Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Alltel, and Virgin Mobile?

Android LG didn't mention any kind of U.S. availability when it made the Optimus Black official earlier this year, but it looks like Black and its Nova display could be making its way to several stateside carriers in the near future. The first bit...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 26

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Do lesser-known manufacturers stand a chance in the smartphone realm?

Android Before Android came along, nearly every aspect of a phone was designed and made by each individual manufacturer. Companies had to put a lot of time and money into the design of the phone, the components, and the software. With the...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 40 33 Reactions

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Should manufacturers focus more on the appearance of phones?

Android Being known as “The BlackBerry Guy” for years around friends and family, I was always asked, “What BlackBerry do you have now?” No matter which one I was carrying at the time, people would always reply, “That looks just like the other one...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 18

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Will LG's feature phone reputation precede them in the smartphone market?

Android When it comes to smartphones, there are three different levels of devices. Aside from different operating systems you have different levels of build quality: low-end, mid-range, and high-end. High-end devices are like the HTC EVO and...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 8

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Is the HTC ThunderBolt less impressive than anticipated?

4g The HTC ThunderBolt. In terms of specs alone – the ThunderBolt is one of the least impressive devices yet.

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 40

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LG Optimus Black

Android The LG Optimus Black comes equipped with Android 2.2 and will offer Android 2.3 Gingerbread upgrade capabilities. The Optimus Black includes a 4" NOVA display which needs 50% leff power for the display while still remaining bright enough...

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 2

LG announces Optimus Black, Optimus 2X, and a pair of Verizon LTE modems

Android Yesterday the LG Optimus Black, previously known as the LG B, leaked out to the world, and today the handset was made official. Launching globally in the first half of 2011, the Optimus Black features a 4-inch NOVA display, which is said...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 8

LG sees LTE-ready Revolution and thin Optimus Black leak out

4g Earlier today we saw a video of LG's Optimus 2X in action and LG's Optimus Pad in the wild, and now two more LG Android products have leaked out onto the Web. First up is the LTE-equipped LG Revolution, which bears a resemblance to an LG...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 7