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Android 4.3 JWR23B spied in server logs, suggests Google is working on another Jelly Bean release

Android There's been quite a bit of speculation over the past year or so concerning the next major Android update and exactly what'll be packed into it, and so far most of the rumors have suggested that for its next big release, Google is planning...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 12

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Oppo Find 5 Unboxing

Android The Oppo Find 5 is here for an unboxing! Arriving from China, specs include a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snpadragon S4 Pro CPU, 5-inch 1080p HD display, 13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with a custom UI, and a...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 9

HP Slate 7 officially available, packs Jelly Bean and $169.99 price tag

Android Following a website error that had pushed the Slate 7's launch back to June, HP has officially made its new Android tablet available for purchase. The HP Slate 7 now has its own listing in HP's online shop, complete with the $169.99 price...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 5

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 2

Android Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy S 4 up against the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Two of the best Android phones on the market, they bring different features that appeal to different demographics. They're both available at the nationwide...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 13

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II Dogfight Part 1

Android What's better than a dogfight between Android enemies such as Samsung and HTC? A dogfight battle between brethren. Today, Aaron puts the Samsung Galaxy S 4 up against the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Two of the best Android phones on the...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 3

HTC Rezound update rolling out with global roaming support, data connectivity improvements

Android We haven't heard much from the HTC Rezound ever since the DROID DNA strolled onto Verizon's shelves, but today the Rezound has been thrust back into the spotlight thanks to the arrival of a pretty beefy update. The new update is version...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 3

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How much longer will Android come second for applications?

Android It never fails. Every time that one app that you’ve really wanted to try out gets released, it’s only for iOS. Guess what you carry? Not an iOS device. But how much longer will this whole “waiting for apps” thing last for Android users?...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 13

Samsung rumored to be prepping rugged 'Galaxy S 4 Active' and new 8-inch tablet

Android The Samsung Galaxy S 4 is still a pretty fresh handset, but a new rumor suggests that we could soon see a new variant of the device aimed at people that can be tough on their phones. A source speaking to The Wall Street Journal claims that...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 6

Black HTC One now available from Sprint

Android Less than a week after the black HTC One first showed its face on Sprint's web store, the device is now officially available for purchase. Sprint announced this morning that it's now selling the 32GB black HTC One on its website for...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 9

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Sometimes, I wish Android were a bit more customizable

Android I've had HTC's One for a little while now, and I'm still blown away by this device. I've had devices in the past that I've loved to use, and therefore had trouble putting down if I didn't absolutely have to. I've also had devices...

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 52 32 Reactions

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Smartphones outship feature phones for first time in Q1 2013, says IDC

Android Smartphones have been getting increasingly popular in recent years as they become both more capable and more affordable, and now an research firm is claiming that the smartphone hit a major milestone in the first quarter of 2013. According...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 8 8 Reactions

Sprint outs Jelly Bean for Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, Multi-View update for Samsung Galaxy S III

Android Today's turning out to be quite the update-y day! Following the launch of the T-Mobile HTC One S's Jelly Bean update, Sprint has revealed that two of its Android handsets are slated to receive some new software. First up is the Motorola...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Unboxing (International)

Android We're flipping the tables and doing an unboxing of the international Samsung Galaxy S 4! This version features an octa-core processor (1.6 GHz quad-core CPU + 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU) instead of the 1.9 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU that...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 2

AT&T-branded LG Optimus G Pro shown off in new leak [UPDATED]

Android Rumors of a possible AT&T-branded version of LG's Optimus G Pro have been swirling in recent weeks, but today those claims got quite a bit of support thrown behind them thanks to the emergence of the image you see above. That's a black...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 4

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Has Samsung's TouchWiz become too complicated?

Android There are many software features that add value to a smartphone's interface. The ability to share apps and photos through NFC and SMS first come to mind. The same goes for a battery icon that displays your actual battery percentage. But...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 35 26 Reactions

T-Mobile says Samsung Galaxy S 4 due to hit select stores on May 8, all stores on May 15

Android T-Mobile announced earlier this week that its online sales of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 had been delayed from April 24 to April 29, and now the carrier has revealed that its in-store availability has shifted a bit as well. Originally slated...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 2

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T-Mobile's HTC One S receiving Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update

Android It looks like HTC One S owners on T-Mobile have some good news to wake up to today, because their beloved little handset is now receiving its bump up to Jelly Bean. According to reports from T-Mobile forum users and @TmoNews Twitter...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 14 13 Reactions

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If it's incomplete, don't release it

Android Here’s a problem that I’m seeing with today’s smartphones: It’s becoming less and less that we actually see new products released. Tech news website Tbreak Technology has reported that Samsung is planning on releasing a “water-proof,...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 55 27 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 1080p HD Video Sample

Android It's a test of the 1080p HD recording on the Samsung Galaxy S 4 along with one of the more unique features - the ability to record using both the rear and front-facing cameras. It's a cool feature and adds to the wealth of software...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 7

U.S. Cellular launching Samsung Galaxy S 4 in stores April 30, pre-orders going out April 26

Android The string of Samsung Galaxy S 4 U.S. launch announcements continues! U.S. Cellular just pinged us to say that its version of the Galaxy S 4 will be available for purchase on its website starting this Friday, April 26, with in-store...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0