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HTC EVO 4G LTE review - a One for Sprint
The HTC EVO 4G LTE is the latest smartphone to carry Sprint's EVO nameplate. Does it live up to its storied heritage, or does the fact that Sprint has yet to launch its 4G LTE network really hold it back?
HTC One X (AT&T) review - an LTE-capable blast
The HTC One X for AT&T is a new 4G LTE-capable Android smartphone that is based heavily on the One X sold in Europe. Though it features a dual-core processor, unlike the original One X, Michael finds it to be an even better performer in this review.
Verizon LTE Jetpack MiFi 4620L hotspot review
The Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot - MiFi 4620L is the latest portable 3G/4G hotspot to be offered by the nation's largest carrier, and it is very likely its best. Michael tests it out for us in this review.
Sony Xperia S (EU model) Android smartphone review
The Sony Xperia S is the first Xperia Android smartphone to carry the Sony brand, and it is also the top model in the company's new NXT series of Android smartphones. Michael tests it out in this review, and finds both things he likes and dislikes about the phone.
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newsCarrier billing in Google Play Store for books, movies, music now available to Sprint users
Earlier this month, Google enabled carrier billing in the Google Play Store for purchased content such as books, music, and movies for T-Mobile and AT&T customers. As of today, Sprint customers can enjoy the same privilege, as the default option for Google Play purchases is now set to bill directly to a user's Sprint bill. That leaves Verizon Wireless as the only major carrier in the U.S. to not support the new Google Play Store carrier billing features.
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newsHTC claims One X multitasking is working as intended
Recently, owners of the HTC One X have taken to various forums to complain about how memory management and multitasking works on the device. Users have reported that the One X is overly aggressive in closing apps that run in the background compared to other devices that run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. HTC has issued a statement saying that everything is running as intended. More
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newsVerizon to push customers off of grandfathered unlimited data plans
Are you on Verizon Wirelesss and still hanging on to that unlimited data plan that you have been grandfathered into? You had better enjoy it while it lasts, as Verizon's CFO, Fran Shammo, indicated that the carrier plans to kill off the grandfathered data plans and get those customers still using them to its new data-share plans arriving this summer. More
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newsSamsung is number one smartphone maker, mobile phone maker in the world says Gartner
A new report on the mobile phone market for Q1 2012 from Gartner agrees with earlier reports: Samsung is the number one mobile phone and smartphone maker in the world, edging out Nokia and Apple for the titles. Additionally, Samsung was by far the dominant Android device maker, with 40 percent of Android shipments to its credit. More
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newsCustoms hold up to delay launch of HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint
HTC has confirmed that the U.S. Customs review of the EVO 4G LTE smartphone will indeed delay the launch of the device on Sprint, which was due to happen this Friday, May 18. It is not clear how long the review will take, or when the device arrive on store shelves. Sprint has removed the original launch date from the promo page on its website for the EVO 4G LTE. Customs officials are holding up shipments of the EVO 4G LTE and the One X into the U.S. while they investigate whether or not the smartphones infringe upon Apple's patents.
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newsChina Mobile still talking about getting the Apple iPhone, just as it did in 2010, 2011
China Mobile, the world's largest carrier says that it is negotiating with Apple to carry the iPhone, which it has not yet been able to do. It's a story we've heard before - in fact, back in 2010, the same claims were made, and then again in 2011. More
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newsFlipboard adds audio feeds, playback to latest version
A new version of the Flipboard app for iOS devices is now available that adds the ability to listen to audio feeds from SoundHound, NPR, and Public Radio International from within the app. The audio streams will play in the background while users read the articles curated in their Flipboard accounts, and there is a new Audio category in the Content Guide to help discover new things to listen to. The updated Flipboard app also features a fully localized version for the Japanese market, the ability to save articles to Readability, and more related sections for social networks. Flipboard 1.9 is free and available for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch in the iTunes App Store now.
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newsLG details Optimus UI 3.0 for Android 4.0 ICS smartphones
LG has released more details about the Optimus UI 3.0 for its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphones that we first laid eyes on back at Mobile World Congress in February of this year. The new interface is an evolution of LG's earlier UI, and is supposed to make using a smartphone more convenient than ever. More
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newsEvernote for Android version 4.0 brings complete redesign, improved navigation
Evernote has announced the release of version 4.0 of its app for Android smartphones and tablets. The new version brings a complete redesign to the app, as well as some usability improvements. More
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newsHTC Amaze 4G to get Android 4.0 ICS update on May 21
Earlier this week, support documents from T-Mobile's website revealed that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the HTC Amaze 4G would be available in the "coming weeks," but did not provide a specific date. Now, T-Mobile has confirmed that the update should be available to users starting May 21. The update offers Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC's Sense 3.6 interface. Additionally, T-Mobile confirmed that the same update for the HTC Sensation 4G will be available to customers starting today. Those that use tethering services without subscribing to a T-Mobile plan for them might want to hold off on the update, however.
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rumorWSJ: Apple to use 4-inch display in next-generation iPhone
According to The Wall Street Journal and its infamous "people familiar with the matter," Apple has ordered larger smartphone displays from Asian component suppliers that will be used in the next iPhone. Reportedly, the larger screens measure 4 inches diagonally, which is bigger than the 3.5-inch screen that the iPhone has had since 2007. More
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newsHTC One X, EVO 4G LTE held up by U.S. Customs over patent infringement claim
HTC confirmed this evening that shipments of the One X and EVO 4G LTE smartphones to the U.S. are being held up by customs officials on the grounds that they may potentially violate a patent owned by Apple. These two smartphones are the first devices to see a delay coming to the U.S. due to the ruling of the International Trade Commission in favor of Apple late last year. More
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newsGoogle to offer Nexus devices from multiple manufacturers says WSJ
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google plans to start offering early access to the latest version of Android to more than one device manufacturer at a time. This is a shift from Google's existing strategy, where it has worked with one manufacturer at a time on a halo Nexus device, and then given other manufacturers access to the newest version of Android at a later date. More
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newsEco-friendly LG Optimus Elite now available from Virgin Mobile
Virgin Mobile is now offering the LG Optimus Elite to its customers. The Android smartphone comes with a $150 price tag and features a 3.5-inch display. More
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newsFacebook acquires staff of mobile photo sharing company Lightbox
One the eve of its IPO, Facebook has announced that it has acquired the staff that runs Lightbox, a small mobile photo sharing company based in London. The purchase details were not disclosed but according to Lightbox's blog, "The deal isn't an acquisition, though it is no longer accepting new users. Existing users of the service, which is designed around Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android mobile software, will have access until June 15." Facebook recently acquired Instagram, another mobile photo sharing service.
source: WSJ
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