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by Andrew Martonik
May 21, 2013
OTA starts rolling for the latest update previously only available with a manual install
Well then, here's a nice surprise. Our unlocked Xperia ZL (that's the C6506 model) has just recei...
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by Richard Devine
May 14, 2013
Update to Jelly Bean for the Android Runtime is still on track and scheduled to land in June
Back in February at BlackBerry Jam Europe we first heard talk of BlackBerry updating their Android Ru...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 09, 2013
New persistent notifications also part of undocumented update
Facebook -- facing increasing negative reaction to its Facebook Home launcher as AT&T (at least temporarily) dropped the price o...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 03, 2013
Update only available through Samsung's Kies desktop software
It's been a long time coming, but the original Galaxy Note for AT&T is finally receiving an update to Android 4.1.2 J...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
May 02, 2013
Cook some Jiffy Pop and keep that tin foil for a hat -- Room 237 is 100 minutes of thought-provoking conspiracy theories
With no podcast tonight, I've been forced to find something else to o...
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by Casey Rendon
May 02, 2013
If you've got a Verizon Galaxy Note 2, you should now have an update to Android 4.1.2 waiting for you. Thanks to Roustermiller in the Android Central forums, we have the build.prop inf...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 29, 2013
Updates, patches, and bug fixes are included in version VS910ZVB
Many of Verizon's recent OTA updates have included the removal of pre-installed applications, commonly referre...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 25, 2013
Numerous fixes and improvements are also included in build 4.05.605.14 710RD
No luck this time around for HTC Rezound users hoping to receive Jelly Bean, but the update still has a pre...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 25, 2013
Firmware version I9500ZCUAMDG comes complete with all Odin files
With every big phone release comes a software leak just ahead of launch day. Today, it's the Samsung Galaxy S4's tur...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 24, 2013
Software version L710VPBMD4 rolling out in stages to devices starting today
Sprint's version of the Galaxy SIII (S3) has a software update rolling out today with notable feature enhance...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 24, 2013
Android 4.1 updates will be available starting this week
Following the announcement that there would be an announcement, we now have the official roll out schedule of three Sony Xperia phones: X...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 24, 2013
While a significant update at over 200MB, the Android version remains the same
Owners of the international version of the HTC One are reporting that an OTA update is currentl...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 23, 2013
Software version changes to i405.GC1, Android version remains the same
Those still rocking their Samsung Stratosphere will be pleasantly surprised today -- Verizon has announced it has a br...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 22, 2013
350MB update will start hitting devices today over the air
It's not the latest, greatest, biggest or fastest device out there, but the LG Optimus L9 on T-Mobile will benefit from an upd...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 19, 2013
Kernel source code is now available for the GT-I9500, GT-I9505, and SGH-I337M
GPL compliance is a wonderful thing -- Samsung has just posted the kernel source code for three&...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 17, 2013
Android 4.1.1 OTA update starts April 18th 9-10am PST
Sony has just announced through their community forums that Jelly Bean is coming soon to the Xperia Tablet S. Starting tomorr...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 17, 2013
New nightly system will deliver fresh builds every 4 days
The Android Open Kang Project has reached two very important milestones. After less than two years, user downloads have now exceede...
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by Richard Devine
Apr 17, 2013
Update to Android 4.1 also includes AT&T Drivemode app, available as an OTA
The LG Escape on AT&T is a decent enough offering for the more budget conscious smartphone buyer, but whe...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 16, 2013
Improved Wifi performance and a whole host of bugfixes packed into a small update
This isn't the big Android 4.2 update you may have been hoping for on your Droid RAZR M, but an 80MB up...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 16, 2013
The first 100,000 customers will get an exclusive version of Need for Speed 'Samsung edition'
Samsung has partnered with multiple companies to bring new content to the Samsung Hub for th...
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by Richard Devine
Apr 16, 2013
Android powered camera getting new Smart Modes, S-Memo and compatibility with remote viewfinder app
Owners of the Verizon Galaxy Camera will be interested in this one, a software update is headi...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 12, 2013
Android 4.1.2 will be pushed to devices in phases
Droid Bionic users can expect an OTA starting Monday, changing software build numbers to 98.72.22.XT875. This is Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, ...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 11, 2013
Inactive accounts can now have data shared with a person of your choosing, then deleted if you set things up beforehand
The digital age is relatively new. It was only recently that folks started...
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by Richard Devine
Apr 04, 2013
The Kobo Arc has been updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but has it made a difference?
Flash back to our review of the Kobo Arc a moment. On the whole, the 7-inch tablet from Canada impressed, b...
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 03, 2013
Turns out that Motorola support page may have been right after all
After a puzzling update to Motorola's support documentation for the Droid Bionic that indicated it would receive Jelly Bean...
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 01, 2013
The Thunderbolt's latest update brings minor software improvements.
Those still wielding an HTC Thunderbolt can expect a new update soon from Verizon. Labeled version 7.02.605.10, this ...
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by Casey Rendon
Mar 28, 2013
A much needed update makes Springpad feel fresh again
A large update brings Springpad up to version 4.0 today, with some notable improvements. The once cumbersome left toolbar has been simp...
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by Casey Rendon
Mar 28, 2013
Update only available over KIES
The Epic 4G Touch is getting its Jelly Bean today, courtesy of Sprint. Don't bother looking in system settings for a notification, as this one is only availab...
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by Andrew Martonik
Mar 27, 2013
Sony said back in February that it would deliver Jelly Bean for the Xperia TX, and the update has hit just in time.
Starting late last night, folks who have a Sony Xperia TX and the associated &...
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by Andrew Martonik
Mar 26, 2013
While we wouldn't have blamed you for thinking ICS was the end of the road for the Droid Bionic, a Motorola Support page now indicates that a Jelly Bean update is on its way in Q2 2013. The hand...
