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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 16, 2011
Googler Jean-Baptiste Queru has just announced the push of Android 4.0.3 to the Android Open Source Project tree. This build is for the Motorola Xoom (U.S. Versions), the Nexus S (all versions...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 16, 2011
Want Ice Cream Sandwich on your Samsung Nexus S but down't want to wait on the update to push out over the air? The dowload location has been found, and we've got your update instructions. W...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 16, 2011
We've had unofficial builds of Ice Cream Sandwich on the Samsung Nexus S for a number of weeks now. But today Google announced that the GSM version of the Nexus S will see its Android 4....
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 16, 2011
The GSM (international) version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has just received its update to Android 4.0.2, hot on the heels of the Verizon version, which got the update on its launch day. Several GS...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 16, 2011
Know that Android 4.0.2 update the Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners were so proud of yesterday? It's old news today. Google just announced Android 4.0.3 and an increase in API level (it's now 15)...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 16, 2011
Sprint today told Android Central that it is no longer using Carrier IQ to collect diagnostic data from its devices. The statement comes in response to our asking Sprint about an anonymously sourced...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 16, 2011
Now here's where it gets interesting. In HTC's response to questioning from U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., it listed some 6.3 million "active devices" that have Carrier IQ installe...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 16, 2011
The AT&T Galaxy S II is getting a nice little update this morning that brings its Android version number to 2.3.6. A number of people have reported that the update failed at first, but othe...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 15, 2011
A look at the extended battery on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon
Behold, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus extended battery. On the left, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. On the right, also the Verizon Gal...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 15, 2011
Now that you've got your Galaxy Nexus, it's time to tinker. And tinker we shall. We've already showed you how to unlock the bootloader, which you really should do first thing if you have...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 15, 2011
So here we have it, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. Same as the other Galaxy Nexus, only different. Sort of. Slightly. Here's a quick breakdown:
From the front, the two phones are indistinguishable. ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 15, 2011
No cause for alarm here, folks, but your brand new Verizon Galaxy Nexus is going to get a little update once it's activated. Bugfixes, mostly. And since you probably haven't actually...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 15, 2011
Sony Ericsson has become one of the first manufacturers to release an early Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich ROM, hot on the heels of Huawei, which uploaded a test build for the Honor a couple of days...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 15, 2011
If you're looking to buy the Verizon Galaxy Nexus off-contract, get ready to fork over some bills. It's $299 on contract (and you can find it some places for less), it'll run you $649 if...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 15, 2011
It feels like forever, but the Verizon Galaxy Nexus is finally among us. Hopefully, everyone who wants one was able to get out and grab a GNex of their very own, and have been fooling around w...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 15, 2011
More in the Verizon Galaxy Nexus forums
The wait is over, and you can now order the Verizon Galaxy Nexus online! Many will say it's a month late, many will say there never was a date, ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2011
Finally, just shy of two months since the phone was first announced by Google and Samsung and after who knows how many unofficial release dates, the Galaxy Nexus has a launch date for Verizon. And t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2011
Want a closer look at the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus? Here's a gallery straight from the source.
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 14, 2011
LG and Prada have just unveiled their latest smartphone offering, the Prada Phone by LG 3.0. It's a device that combines high-end smartphone components from LG with a unique Prada-designed chass...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 14, 2011
Have an Optimus 3D or LG Thrill 4G (the U.S. version on AT&T)? Here's news you'll love -- Ricardo Cerqueira, an Android hacking mastermind when it comes to high-end LG devices, has...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 14, 2011
We're live in London at the LG Prada 3.0 event, where the eponymous phone was just announced. Lots more coming up. But in the meantime, hit the break for the specs list and presser.
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by Anndrew Vacca
Dec 14, 2011
As if the warm weather, beautiful people, and awesome accents weren't enough for us to be jealous of our friends down under, here's another kick: Australian carrier Telstra is now offer...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 14, 2011
HTC has released the kernel source and other GPL bits for the Desire S Gingerbread update, and for the various Sensation XL versions across the globe. As usual, average and well-adjusted peopl...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2011
See what we did there?
Yes, folks, the white Motorola Droid RAZR will be available from Verizon on Dec. 15 for $299 on contract. Or, you can get it for $199 if you pony up for a Droid XYBOARD for a...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing
Whatdaya get when you slap TouchWiz on top of Ice Cream Sandwich on an original Samsung Galaxy S II? Something that looks very much like TouchWiz on top of Ice Crea...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2011
T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S II is getting an update today to Android 2.3.5, software version T989VUVKL1. You're getting a trio of "enhancements" (read: bugfixes) with this update, ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2011
Update: And the official press release has gone live in Germany.
Feast your eyes on a phone most of us will likely never own -- the LG Prada 3.0 announced late last month. That little slice of sexy...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 14, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing
If you recall, over the weekend a few lucky Android Forums members were able to squeeze a Verizon Galaxy Nexus out of Best Buy a bit early, and guinnkevinr was kind...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 13, 2011
LG tonight announced that its first 720p Android smarpthone -- the LG Optimus LTE -- is coming to Japan on NTT Docomo. That follows launches in Korea and (surprise, surprise) the United States, with...
