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Is Lenovo too late to make it big in the US?

Android Today I have come across several news articles that reveal that tech company Lenovo plans to move in on the U.S. market to offer their brand of smartphones. I would love to see a new manufacturer step in and show us what they’ve got. You...

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Here's why HTC shouldn't make a phablet yet

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Android 4.3 purportedly spotted on a Nexus 4 as new Gmail app spied in Google I/O presentation [UPDATED]

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Hello Moto, come back to mobile

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HTC One becomes first business-ready HTCpro Certified smartphone in U.S.

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No more social network phones, please

Android Following the successful release of the HTC One, we were able to catch a glimpse of the latest project that HTC and Facebook teamed up to create – the HTC First. My immediate reaction was unfavorable towards the phone. I feel like Facebook...

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Even if you don’t use Android, do you still rely on Google?

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"What changes would you like to see Google include with Android 4.3?"

Ore Najib pure android doesnt lag on quad core . my nexus 4 never lag since i bought it .

Harvie Galenzoga Boles the problem is within android OS architecture

Matthew Lee Swanson I'd like to see them give you more control over the arrangement of your home screen. For example, most phones have ginormous screens and eye-poppingly-high resolution--so why are we still stuck at 4x4 icon grid?! Like many 3rd party launchers, why can't stock Android allow you to change that and make use of your bigger screen with higher resolution? I'd also like to see more widgets for productivity included. Smoother animations. Increased battery life. Maybe a slightly better camera app on the stock interface.

Joseph James Gabo Retina controlled interface

Johnny Ezell Jr. Nooo man they are talking about Android 4.3 not TouchWiz. Pure Android does not have battery % in the status bar. My GS4 has it but my GNex didn't because it was "pure" Android. Unless I was running a custom rom.