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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 28, 2009
For those of you pining for a new Android device on Sprint, you may soon get your wish. The Boy Genius Report has snagged a shot from Sprint's inventory screen that shows the LG LS680, clearly listin...
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by Dieter Bohn
Dec 27, 2009
The end of the year and the holidays aren't stopping us from keeping an eye out for smartphone news and continuing to bring you comparative reviews in the Smartphone Round Robin. Be sure to check out...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 27, 2009
When you take this gig, you have to resign yourself to the fact that you'll be writing a lot about products that might or might not exist. And accessory-maker Seidio (whose wares we sell in the ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 27, 2009
We're still waiting on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to make an official appearance any time now, possibly on T-Mobile, possibly AT&T. Or maybe neither. We just don't know yet. Anyhoo, here's a loo...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 26, 2009
Rumors are like elbows and other things around here, so we're going to swallow some salt with this one. But AndroidSPIN says it has an anonymous tipster with word that the HTC G1 on T-Mobile -- as in...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 26, 2009
Remember that HTC Espresso ROM that we'd seen ported onto an HTC Hero? There's video of the deed after the break. We'll take this on a new phone, no problem. But it'd be great if HTC were to spread t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 26, 2009
T-Mobile's march through the NBA continues, this time with Dwight Howard showing off his myTouch 3G, with a little help from Sir Charles. (Catch the Donut reference?) Peep the video after the b...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 26, 2009
From the Forums is a great way to get the inside scoop of what's going on within our forums. To participate you must first register. To do so it is free and will only take a mome...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 25, 2009
Happy holidays, merry Christmas and all that jazz, everybody. Here's to hoping you all found a little green robot under the tree this year. For those of you new to Android, welcome! Glad you're ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 24, 2009
After a bit of a false start this morning, Christmas has come a day early for you radio lovers out there. Clear Channel Radio's iheartradio app is now available in the Android Market for phones runnin...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 24, 2009
Let's play "Are you Smarter than an Analyst." Simon Khalaf, CEO for analyst Flurry Inc., which studies apps and their use, says the Android Market could have 100,000 to 150,000 apps by the e...
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by Jeremy
Dec 23, 2009
From the Forums is a great way for you, our readers, to see the hottest topics being discussed. But you must be a registered member and becoming a member is a simple process. So if you have not alre...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 23, 2009
Google today responded to the FCC's FTC's request for more information regarding its purchase of AdMob, the mobile advertising company. And, as expected, they're putting a positive spin on the delay t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 23, 2009
The rumors are building ahead of CES, and the latest involves LG, Sprint and a little 4G standard called WiMAX. The long-rumored LG Prada 3 reportedly could be an Android device. [MobileOSNews via Sla...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 23, 2009
For you folks who are big into Photobucket, there's now a free Android app for you. With it you can search PB's library, get easy access to image URLs from your phone, and you can upload multiple file...
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by Jeremy
Dec 23, 2009
You knew this was eventually going to happen. An official version of Tetris, from EA Mobile, was just released and it takes full advantage of the Motorola Droid's gorgeous screen.With smooth anim...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 23, 2009
We've seen tons of pictures and a few unofficial specs for the Nexus One trickle out of the past couple of weeks, but the folks at Engadget have found the mother lode. They've also gotten word that th...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 23, 2009
Let's face it: A smartphone doesn't really reach manhood until it can achieve the almighty tether -- we'll ignore for the moment whether it's Kosher with your carrier. And you can now tether with the...
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by Casey Chan
Dec 23, 2009
The story of HTC is nothing short of amazing. From a little OEM company that developed phones for other companies to a complete powerhouse of a manufacturer and heavyweight in the smartphone ind...
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by Casey Chan
Dec 23, 2009
Hooray! The Motorola Cliq (full review coming, we promise) has officially been rooted. Which means you can turn this tween-text-teen-social-centric phone into a powerhouse of whatever you like, ...
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by Casey Chan
Dec 23, 2009
The guys at Gizmodo got their hands on the Nexus One aka the Googlephone and have come away with some impressions that have been surprisingly hard to come by. We'll give you the highlights but it seem...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 22, 2009
Looks like just about everybody got tipped to this one, but no matter: Here's the Nexus One sized up with the iPhone, and inside, the HTC Hero. And after the break we have a slew of other shots ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 22, 2009
At long last, National Public Radio's Android app is ready and can be downloaded from the Android Market. The app's launch comes in conjunction with a refresh of NPR's mobile site, m.npr.org."We'...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 22, 2009
Remember that Motorola Opus One that was "found" and subsequently reviewed? It's back for more of what's become one of the angriest video reviews we've seen in some time. If you want to ski...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 22, 2009
The Motorola Droid is, by far, an industrial-type phone. Solid in the hand, it just feels tough. And that's not by accident. While any glass screen can be cracked, the Droid's is less susceptible to...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 22, 2009
Yelp's Android application has been available for just a couple weeks, but already we're seeing some promised features start to roll in. An update to Version 1.2 just hit our phones. And with it comes...
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by Jeremy
Dec 22, 2009
Maybe you are one of the many who does not have Google Navigation, or perhaps you simply want an alternative. Sygic Mobile Maps may be just what you are looking for. It is a polished turn-by-turn ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 22, 2009
Manufacturer General Mobile has unleashed the DSTL1 Imaginary, an Android 2.0-powered phone with a little trick up its sleeve. You might remember the DSTL1 when we spotted it at Mobile World Congress ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 22, 2009
Looking for yet another way to sync with your desktop or laptop computer? SugarSync is a longtime player in that department, and version 2.1 was just released, and it brings the ability to stream medi...
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by Casey Chan
Dec 22, 2009
We'll be honest here, we have Google Wave but we have no idea how to use it. Luckily, more talented folks have gotten a handle on Google Wave and have decided to summarize the year 2009 by using one o...
