Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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LG Optimus L9 announced with 4.7-inch screen and 1GHz dual-core processor

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 04:58 AM PDT

Only a day after debuting its Optimus G phone, LG has announced another high-end Android smartphone. LG expanded its Optimus L line of products today by unveiling the LG Optimus L9, a premium device with a thin body and a few new software features.
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Microsoft SkyDrive Android app now available in Google Play

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 10:48 AM PDT

Microsoft first revealed earlier this month that it would deliver an Android app for its SkyDrive cloud storage service, and the app is now available for Android 2.3 or later devices. SkyDrive follows the Android user interface design guidelines, but there are elements of Windows Phone as well. The app supports viewing or sharing cloud-stored content, deleting or creating new folders, and uploading from an Android device to SkyDrive. Users can also batch upload their photos or view recently used documents. Download from Google Play
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Firefox adds new Awesome Screen and Flash to Android app

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 10:21 AM PDT

Mozilla has announced that a new version of its Firefox browser is available for Android phones and tablets. The latest version makes it easier to import data from the desktop browser, as well as increase the number of desktop features now available on mobile devices.
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Apple iPhone 5 parts "leaks" spark dueling theories on NFC in next iPhone

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 09:59 AM PDT

An image of a supposed Apple iPhone 5 component has caused some to believe that the next iPhone will support near-field communication (NFC); however, new comments from respected blogger Anand Shimpi suggest that may not be the case.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wi-Fi updated to Android 4.0

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 08:48 AM PDT

Samsung has begun updating its Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablet to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The 313 MB update adds a new version of Samsung's Touchwiz user experience integrated with Android 4.0 features like Face Unlock and data monitoring. The Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade appears to only affect the Samsung Galaxy 8.9 Wi-Fi model, not carrier-branded versions. Users can prompt an over-the-air update by pressing Menu > Settings > About tablet > Software, or use Samsung Kies to install the latest version through their desktop.
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Samsung launches Drive Link app for driver-friendly controls

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 06:22 AM PDT

Samsung has released a new Android app that lets drivers control their phone without being overly-distracted by the standard interface. The new Drive Link app uses a custom interface designed to minimize distractions but still provide access to the features that drivers want to use.
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MetroPCS launches Coolpad Quattro 4G for $149

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 05:58 AM PDT

MetroPCS has announced the availability of the Coolpad Quattro 4G, the latest Android smartphone that can access MetroPCS's LTE network. Though it's one of many LTE-capable phones for MetroPCS, this marks the first time that Coolpad, a U.S. subsidiary of Chinese firm Yulong, has released a phone in the U.S.
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Sony Mobile details "Extended Standby Mode" that extends battery life

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 05:50 AM PDT

Android manufacturers - and users, for that matter - are in a constant hunt for techniques to improve battery life. In its recent Android 4.0 update for the Xperia P, Sony Mobile included a feature that it says will help achieve that goal.
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LG Optimus G is the world's first Qualcomm quad-core smartphone with LTE

Posted: 28 Aug 2012 05:19 AM PDT

Just a day after revealing how it partnered with sister companies to build a high-end smartphone, LG officially announced its next flagship device. Sporting new display and battery technology developed in-house, the LG Optimus G is the first phone to showcase LG's latest mobile technology, and the first LTE phone that has a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor.
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