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LG Optimus 2X finally gets the Gingerbread update; Optimus 3D and Optimus Black later in November
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LG is pretty crappy when it comes to firmware updates with their Optimus 2X being one of the last devices to get the Gingerbread treatment. Those of you living in Europe with the “world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor” can finally get Android 2.3 update from LG — in case you haven’t took the “unofficial” route and rooted your way to Gingerbread.
Unfortunately, this update is only for folks who bought the unlocked device with no carrier subsidies and it’s still unclear when every Optimus 2X owner will get it. We’ll keep our eyes wide open and let you know as soon as we hear something new on that front.
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LG Optimus 3D Android 2.3 update adds 21Mbps 3G
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LG Optimus 3D owners are finally going to receive an update from Android 2.2 (Froyo) to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) by the end of November, around the same time as Android 4.0 is expected to officially land. The update brings with it the usual suite of improvements that come with the upgrade, as well as some Optimus 3D extras. A leaked build that recently leaked shows that the update is based on Android 2.3.5.
The special extras included for Optimus 3D users are better 3D video capturing as well as enhancements to 2D and 3D video editing. 3D to 2D conversion is also improved. Certain units will also benefit from faster HSPA+ cellular data with speeds up to 21Mbps.
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South Korea lifts ban on iOS games in time for iPhone 4S
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The South Korean government has lifted a ban on iOS games, reports say. Although the App Store has been accessible in Korea for some time, games were kept out because of rules making it illegal to sell titles not approved by the country's Game Ratings Board. Some limits began falling away in July, though, paving the way toward today's decision.
Koreans can now access some games which had been blocked for almost two years. Selection is currently limited, but is expected to increase quickly, especially as some developers began preparing games early on rumors the iOS ban would be lifted. Local developers have complained that the ban was hurting the Korean game industry, particular in a country ...
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CyanogenMod 7 available for Motorola Atrix 4G
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Anyone who loves their Motorola Atrix 4G but could do without Moto's custom Android skin, relief may be coming: nightly builds of CyanogenMod 7 have started rolling out for the phone. Despite the fact it isn't yet marked as "stable," Android Community reports that it runs pretty well, with WebTop functionality and the biometric unlocking sensor being the only main missing features. For many, that may be a small price to pay to run a clean version of Android, though the less daring among us might be better served waiting for a truly stable version to roll out before taking the plunge. At least Motorola and AT&T were kind enough to unlock the Atrix's bootloader when the Gingerbread software up...
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DroidLanding reactivated, contest coming
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With the Motorola DROID RAZR expected to launch on November 10th, the DroidLanding spot has been reactivated according to a tweet. As Droid fans know, that bit of news means that a contest is coming and this time the top prize should be the DROID RAZR. For those who don't have an upgrade to burn on the latest Moto DROID, or find themselves a bit light in the wallet, this is a great opportunity to try to win the thinnest (7.1mm) LTE enabled smartphone on the planet.
We don't have an idea yet on what the rules of a contest will be. A few months ago, Verizon customers were told to install a special Augmented Reality app from the Android Market which allowed them to play in a virtual scavenger h...
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Goodbye Nokia 600, we hardly knew ye
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Symbian just scored another blow. The Belle-installed Nokia 600 was announced in late August, destined to be a great music-centric phone for anyone trying to stay on a budget. Sadly, it appears its fate has been sealed before its release, as the company's taken down any pages on its websites that are related to the product. Then, if that weren't enough confirmation, it also broke the news of the handset's demise to a disappointed Facebook fan. We haven't been given a reason for the sudden decision to cease and desist, but we're not discounting the coincidence of this happening so shortly after the Lumia series was revealed.
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House passes bill to freeze additional cell taxes
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If you’re like most people, you’ve opened up your cell phone bill and wondered how your $69.99 a month plan always seems to end up around the $80 mark or higher. The answer is taxes.
Back in February, TaxFoundation.org determined that the average U.S. wireless customer pays 16.26% in taxes and fees. Of that, 11.21% is from the state and local municipalities. Some states, such as Nebraska, Washington, New York, Florida, and Illinois, average between 20-24% in combined federal, state, and local taxes. This data has causes some to point out that in many states you pay more taxes on wireless than you do on goods such as cigarettes and alcohol.
On Tuesday, the US House of Representatives passed t...
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Mobile coupon industry will be worth $46 billion by 2016, analysts say
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A recent report from Juniper Research suggests that the mobile coupon market will be worth $46 billion by 2015, a large jump from the $5.6 billion projected for the industry this year. Google Offers, a feature of the NFC-based Google Wallet mobile payment system, will be one catalyst for the growth. “Mobile coupons are going mainstream,” Juniper Research analyst David Snow said. “Cost effective mobile coupon campaigns are now within the reach of smaller retailers providing them with an easy way to drive profitable footfall and build customer loyalty. To ignore the potential of mobile coupons would be to ignore the future of mobile commerce.” A quick search of the iTunes App Store revealed do...
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T-Mobile picks up BlackBerry Torch 9810
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If you’re jonesing to get your hands on the latest BlackBerry, than you’d better head over to T-Mobile because the carrier just announced that it will be offering the BlackBerry Torch 9810 with 4G speeds.
The BlackBerry Torch 9810 sports a 3.2-inch TFT VGA capacitive touchscreen, a 1.2 GHz processor, a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 5-megapixel camera that records in 720p HD and of course, it uses the BlackBerry OS7 platform. T-Mobile users with business plans can start preordering this device today and the Torch 9810 will hit the streets Nov. 9 for about $249 with a new, two-year contract.
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T-Mobile brings 6 new devices to its lineup today just in time for the fall season
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Now that we’re in the heart of the busy fall season, T-Mobile managed to bring 6 new devices to its lineup to give its customers a lot of variety to choose from – well, that’s if they’re in the market for smartphones and tablets.
In fact, the date of November 2nd has been kicking around for many devices, but now that it’s finally here, there’s a lot to be happy about since they’re arriving at a time when busy holiday shoppers are starting their rounds. Specifically, today marks the official launch nationwide of the HTC Radar 4G, LG DoublePlay, Samsung Exhibit II 4G, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, T-Mobile myTouch, and the T-Mobile myTouch Q. In terms of pricing, they’re respectively at $99.99, $99...
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Samsung wants Apple's Jonathan Ive to testify in court, and the iPhone 4S source code, too
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Apple's chief product designer Jonathan Ive and others from his team have until December 1 to testify about Cupertino's claims that Samsung is infringing on its design patents with its Android phones and tablets. The deadline was November 1, but Samsung filed to extend it, since the designers would have been available after that date. From Samsung's motion:
"Mr. Satzger is a former Apple employee represented by separate counsel. He is unable to sit for deposition before November 1 because, during the month of October, his lawyer has a full deposition schedule in a separate class action matter.
Mr. Nishibori is unable to sit for deposition before November 1 because he currently is on a volun...
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LG confirms it will update the Optimus 2X and others to Android Ice Cream Sandwich
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LG issued a rebuttal on its Facebook page, of the rumors that it will leave the first phone with dual-core chipset, the LG Optimus 2X, out in the cold regarding Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
The ICS update is being planned for testing right now on the Optimus 2X, and will be probed for the other high-end smartphones in LG's portfolio, the company said.
"LG firmly denies the rumours that claim LG will not be providing the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS update for the LG Optimus 2X. These rumours are NOT true. LG is currently in the process of planning the ICS OS update for the LG Optimus 2X as well as other LG high-end smartphones. Detailed information on the ICS OS update schedule for specific mo...
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T-Mobile HTC Radar for $49 from Wirefly
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If you’re thinking about buying the HTC Radar from T-Mobile today, you might want to check the internet for some better prices first.
Wirefly.com has the HTC Radar for only $49.99 with a new or renewed 2-year contract from T-Mobile, and that includes free shipping!
Through T-Mobile, you would pay $149.99 with a 2-year contract, and then have to hassle with a $50 mail-in rebate which only brings the price down to $99.99. Frankly, $49.99 is the most I would pay for a phone with only 8 GB of storage space.
The HTC Radar is a new Windows Phone with a 3.8” S-LCD screen, HSPA+ data speeds, and a 1.0 GHz single-core processor. The phone has a new 5-megapixel rear camera and a front facing camera. F...
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Motorola RAZR to be delayed by a week in the U.K.
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According to U.K. online handset retailer Clove, the Motorola RAZR-the overseas cousin of the Motorola DROID RAZR in the States, has been delayed by a week. The phone was expected to ship today or tomorrow and now it will be another week of waiting for those poor souls in the U.K.. Sure, that might not seem like a long time to wait for most things, but hey-we are talking about that slinky new sexy Android device that measures just 7.1mm at its thinnest point. The reason for the delay is not known.
For those in the U.S. who have pre-ordered the phone, or are planning on popping into a Verizon store on November 10th, let's hope that this delay does not foreshadow a similar problem in the State...
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New BlackBerries arriving soon on AT&T: Bold 9900, Torch 9860 come on Nov 6th, Curve 9360 – Nov 20th
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Waiting for those new BlackBerries arriving on AT&T? After they've arrived on Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile, the wait will soon be over for AT&T as well. The nation's second-biggest carrier will get three new BlackBerries riding its 4G HSPA+ network:
- the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 has its release date set for November 6th,
- RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860 coming November 6th,
- RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 on November 20th.
The classical Bold 9900 is arriving this Sunday carrying a price tag of $199.99 when purchased with a two-year contract agreement. The screen-centric Torch 9860 is even more affordable and is getting released on the same date. Finally, the Curve 9360 is the last one to arrive and...
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