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by Alex Dobie
Jan 31, 2013
It’s almost a year since we first met the LG L-style series at Mobile World Congress 2012 -- the original line-up consisted of the Optimus L3, L5 and L7. And ahead of this year’s show, t...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 31, 2013
Many phone manufacturers -- and some third party apps -- offer a way to track down and secure a lost or stolen handset, and today Sony's bringing this kind of service to some of its Xperia ...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 31, 2013
Following last week's global Galaxy Xcover 2 launch, Samsung UK has revealed that the phone will be headed to British shores, with a UK launch for the ruggedized handset scheduled to occur "b...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 31, 2013
When it comes to oversized Android statues on Google's Mountain View campus, generally Building 44 is where the action is. There's one for each major version outside the home of the And...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 31, 2013
After unveiling the high-end Xperia Z at CES, Sony Mobile is widely expected to follow up with mid-range and entry-level counterparts at Mobile World Congress next month. We've heard rumor...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 31, 2013
Britain's sole 4G LTE carrier, EE (Everything Everywhere) sends word that it's switched on 4G coverage in nine new UK towns. From today, EE's LTE network will be available in Amersh...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 30, 2013
Update: Whoops. Koush sends word that Carbon wasn't quite ready to go when we posted and that the folks in the forums spotted it early. It's now "live" live, so make sure you have ...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 30, 2013
Update: The Nexus 4 is back on sale through Google Play in France too, with a 2-3 week shipping period.
Brits, here's your first chance of the year to get hold of a Nexus 4 at the crazy-low Goo...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 30, 2013
Just hours after we got our first look at the LG Nexus 4 in white, we have an even clearer look at the new color option for the device. These latest pics come from Vietnamese site Tinh tế, an...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 29, 2013
Looks like the Intel-powered Motorola RAZR i is finally getting that promised Jelly Bean update. French RAZR i owners over on XDA are reporting that they've received the 300MB over-the...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 29, 2013
There are many reasons why you might want to use a mobile hotspot with an Android device. Maybe you're using a tablet without a mobile data connection of its own. Perhaps you're traveling ov...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 29, 2013
The photo above could well be our first look at the LG Nexus 4 in white. The shot was sent in to PhoneArena by an anonymous tipster, and seems to show the current Nexus phone with a white exterior a...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 29, 2013
Epic Citadel, Epic Games' Infinity Blade-themed tech demo app, is now available for Android. Epic sends word that 'Citadel has launched on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore, where it can b...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 29, 2013
Good news for anyone in Germany looking to track down a Nexus 4 -- the 8 and 16-gigabyte versions of the coveted handset are back on sale, with a 1 to 2-week estimated shipping time. As before, Germ...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 29, 2013
Invites to HTC events on Feb. 19 have just arrived in our inbox -- one in London, another in New York City, both running concurrently. Looks like that rumored "M7" handset coul...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 29, 2013
Supply chain rumormonger tips 1080p display, thinner bezel, same price point
The ASUS-made Nexus 7 has been a runaway success -- arguably the most successful Android tablet yet, and certainly th...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 29, 2013
Update: Samsung's gotten in touch to tell us that the Galaxy Express will launch in the UK during the first half of the year.
It's the time of year when Samsung traditionally announces new ...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 28, 2013
Sony traditionally showcases its mid-range products at Mobile World Congress, and it looks like this year's offering is the C5303 "HuaShan." The HuaShan -- named after one of China&...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 28, 2013
Samsung's Android smartphones are most recommended by UK retailers, according to new market research, with the Galaxy S3 being the most recommended handset. According to research carried ou...
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by Alex Dobie
Jan 28, 2013
Droid DNA-like design in a smaller chassis, with a dedicated camera button to boot
With the recent emergence of certain leaked photos, we've slowly been able to piece together a picture of H...























































