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AT&T LG Optimus G Pro Review

, May 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

The LG Optimus G Pro brings a massive upgrade to the LG Optimus G, a device put together so well that Google decided to use it for its most recent hero smartphone, the Nexus 4. The LG Optimus G Pro has been released internationally with essentially the same hardware build as you’re seeing here, AT&T’s additions being largely app-centric. That leaves the same high-powered processor, 5.5-inch display, and collection of odd software abilities that draw us in just as much as they did in the original.

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Google now supports Photo Sphere embeds on any website

, May 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Photo Sphere is one of the new features that comes with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and since only a small number of handsets have Android 4.2, only a handful of users can experience the Street View-like photos that come with it, and it's limited to only Google services as far as sharing goes. However, Google just enabled Photo Sphere embeds that allow web developers to insert a Photo Sphere onto any website. Read The Full Story

AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note Jelly Bean update finally gets the green light

, May 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

For those still wielding the original Samsung Galaxy Note on AT&T, you'll be pleased to know that the phablet-style smartphone has finally been updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, allowing users of the 5.3-inch handset to take advantage of Google Now, improved notifications, and performance enhancements with Project Butter. Read The Full Story

Archos 53 Platinum makes massive smartphones inexpensive

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

With the Archos Platinum smartphone lineup revealed today, we've gotten a taste of what it means to this company to present a smartphone that appears to present value at the same time as it does high-quality specifications. With the Archos 53 Platinum, we're seeing what the company's new hero phone (the 50 Platinum) looks like when it adds another 0.3-inches to its face. This device rounds off the Archos smartphone collection presented today with a cost of a mere $249.99 off-contract. Read The Full Story

Archos 50 Platinum brings on company’s first smartphone hero

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

With the arrival of the Archos smartphone line, we're seeing offerings that create one amazing value proposition after another, the hero of the lineup coming in as the Archos 50 Platinum, complete with a lovely 5.0-inch display. his device is both extremely thin and extremely affordable, bringing with it a $219.99 off-contract price point - that's completely devoid of any additional monthly costs. This is the middle size device between the Archos 35 Carbon and the Archos 53 Platinum, the smallest coming in at a mere $99 USD! Read The Full Story

Sony XPERIA ZL hands-on: do refinements perfect the Z?

, Apr 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

With our review of the Sony XPERIA Z we saw the company create a smartphone that was easily their best, and certainly waterproof as it was powerful. With the XPERIA ZL, Sony has quite obviously taken the criticisms they’d heard since the launch of the Z and have made a phone that keeps the design language on the whole, but makes a device that’s refined – could it be that this unique piece of effort makes the device ready for a grand USA launch after all? Let’s have a quick first look!

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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket gets Jelly Bean update

, Apr 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

Just a few days after Jelly Bean landed on the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II, it's slightly larger brother, the Galaxy S II Skyrocket on AT&T, is now receiving the honors. AT&T announced today that Jelly Bean is now on its way to the Galaxy S II Skyrocket, and users will be able to download the update starting today. Read The Full Story

ASUS rolls out MeMo Pad 7 Android tablet for $149

, Apr 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you're in the market for a cheap Android tablet and the Nexus 7 is a bit too expensive, Asus's MeMoPad 7 hit stores today for the low price of $149. A teaser video of the tablet was released back in February, and while it doesn't offer quite the same level of hardware available on slightly more expensive tablets, it will certainly work fine as an ereader and casual browsing slate, or as a device for the kids to use instead of your more expensive devices. Read The Full Story

Facebook Phone event sends stock up 3 percent

, Apr 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Investors appear to be cautiously optimistic about the announcements made today regarding Facebook and their new Android smartphone-based software experience. Stocks have jumped over 3% after the Facebook "New Home on Android" event, this allowing the stock to hit $27 and above for the first time in half a month. What we must assume is that the negativity in talk of a Facebook Phone (that is, a complete replacement of the operating system) was doused by the appearance of Facebook Home - a home screen replacement app for Android. Read The Full Story

AT&T LG Optimus G Jelly Bean update rolling out today

, Apr 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

AT&T announced today that they are beginning to roll out Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for the LG Optimus G. Rumors have been flying around just recently about the possibility of the device receiving the latest Android version, but AT&T has made it official. Those wielding an Optimus G should be seeing the update show up soon. Read The Full Story

Colourform HD Widgets expansion blossoms with spectrum of beauty

, Apr 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Just a few weeks ago we were lucky enough to have heard about the expansion for the Android-based app HD Widgets' expansion pack called Colourform - now it's out for all! Straight out of Beta you're now working with the fully functional Colourform theme pack for HD Widgets containing a massive amount of features and options you're absolutely going to love. And it'll only cost you a buck! Read The Full Story

LG Lucid2 hits Verizon: free wireless charging wonder

, Apr 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Here comes the LG Optimus F5 for the United States, folks, named LG Lucid2 and available from Verizon with 4G LTE and wireless charging to boot! This smartphone is made to be your one-stop-shop for mid-range greatness, complete with a 4.3-inch qHD IPS LCD display, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean (with LG's modifications) right out of the box, and a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor! This smartphone is also completely free with a 2-year contract signed up with Verizon starting on April 4th. Read The Full Story
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