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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 13, 2013
Seems like it was only a couple days ago that we were tipped to home screen and Android 4.2 lock screen widgets for Google Now, and today that update has come, along with a few other trinkets.
Firs...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 12, 2013
A few weeks ago we reviewed the Mophie Juice Pack for the Samsung Galaxy S3. Mophie PR was a little surprised that we came away not all that impressed, given that we've sung the praises of ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 12, 2013
I've made no secret about my outright displeasure for the new lock screen widgets in Android 4.2. Clunky, for one, often lacking style for another.
DashClock Widget is quickly changing my...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 11, 2013
Google has finally put the Nexus 4's official wireless charger on sale for $59.99, with a five-charger limit. The charger uses the Qi wireless technology, which juices up your phone without havi...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 10, 2013
So Mobile Nations Fitness Month is in full swing, for better or worse. Better, because some of us need any help we can get to get off our asses and exercise, even just a little. Worse, because often...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 09, 2013
Hey, I've got absolutely no problem with Joe Belfiore, the man in charge of "definition and design" for Windows Phone, apparently tweeting from an Android device. In fact, I've lon...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 09, 2013
Twitter apps are funny things. Few Android applications invoke such passion -- furor, at times -- from users. And this coming at a time when Twitter itself is trying to de-emphasize applications for...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 05, 2013
Amazon today announced it'll use its own "Amazon Coins" as a virtual currency for purchasing apps and in-app purchases on the Kindle Fire. The currency system will debut in May, and Amaz...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 05, 2013
OUYA today in an e-mail announced that its upcoming Android-based gaming console will be sold by several big-box retailers as well as by OUYA itself. A few we already knew -- Amazon's a new addi...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 04, 2013
Normally I avoid infographics like the plague. They're basically free advertising, and baby needs a new pair of shoes. But HTC just published one on a "Brief history of photography.&qu...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 04, 2013
Like we said when the 7-inch ASUS MeMO Pad was announced a few weeks ago, price -- nor performance -- is the point of this guy. Specifically, the $149 price tag. Of course for $50 more you can get y...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 03, 2013
Carbon is for Android smartphones only, separate tablet app in the works
After more than a year in the works and a couple of false starts, Carbon for Android -- the Twitter app -- is finally ava...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 03, 2013
As is so often the case in life, the little things can make a big difference. I was worried that our little Valentines Day contest -- we're giving away a pair of Nexus 7s and Nexus 4s -- would c...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 01, 2013
If you're using Chris Lacy's Action Launcher, there's a pretty sizable updating waiting for. Version 1.20 brings a helpful search feature right there in the Action Bar. It's able to ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 01, 2013
Awwwwwwwww. Isn't that sweet? It's Lloyd with a green heart. And a Nexus 4. And a Nexus 7. Yeah, we're falling for the Valentine's Day fanfare this year, and you're going to reap...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 01, 2013
Thing 1: The Nexus 4 is back in stock
Nexus 4 available on U.S. + Canadian Google Play stores
This is the white Nexus 4
Android 4.2.1 pushing for the Sprint Galaxy Nexus
N...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 01, 2013
Airline still lacking a proper tablet app, however
A bit of good news tonight for those of you who a decent amount of time at 35,000 feet. Delta has updated its Android application to Version 2....
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 31, 2013
It looks like Google finally is getting a handle on its Nexus 4 supply/retail issues. Its flagship Jelly Bean phone went back on sale this week and boxes should be hitting doorsteps anytime now. For...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 31, 2013
A couple more updates for you on this fine Thursday. T-Mobile is sending out updates for the Galaxy S2 and Galaxy S3. The GS2 update is said to include security enhancements, a "Qualcomm fix&qu...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 31, 2013
Heads up, folks. Looks like the Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE is getting itself a bit of an update today. We're not quite sure exactly what's new in the 44-megabyte update (the changelog you se...
