Android 3.2 update rolling out to 3G Motorola XOOMs

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It's about time. 3G Motorola XOOM owners have been waiting longer than most other Honeycomb tablets to get the latest Android 3.2 update. Earlier in the week a soak test was released to select individuals to test out the update, and it looks like things must have gone pretty smoothly, because yesterday that update jumped up to include everyone … [Read more...]

Official: Verizon releasing LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on July 28th[Updated]

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Update: Hands type too quickly. Sorry for the confusion and the mayhem.   We found out about this just days ago, but now it's official. Verizon has announced that the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be hitting retailers on July 28th. There will be two different color options (grey or white), and two different sizes (16GB or … [Read more...]

Swiftkey X loses its Beta tag, available for phones and tablets

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Swiftkey's new keyboard has quickly become a popular choice for many Android users, and now it has finally taken "beta" out of the name and moved to an official app. Swiftkey X had a key feature that looked through your writing and adapted its algorithm to spit out words automatically. You can now find the app on the Android Market for $2.oo. You … [Read more...]

DROID Incredible 2 official Gingerbread update coming shortly

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Another smartphone is getting some Android 2.3 action, if the official pdf file above is any indication. The HTC DROID Incredible 2 looks to be the next device on Verizon's network ready for Gingerbread, and bring an amazing phone that much closer to perfection. If you read our review, one of the very few things that we could find wrong about the … [Read more...]

New Tiered Data Plans beginning today at Verizon

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We have been dreading this day since, well, we were given unlimited data plans. Sooner or later the big corporations would take that away, and today Verizon has started a new tiered data plan. It's what we already know, with pricing starting at $30 for 2GB/month and going all the way up to $80 for 10GB/month, with a couple extra options in between. … [Read more...]

4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes to Verizon, pre-orders begin on Jun 8th

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will officially be hitting Verizon sometime soon, with pre-orders beginning on June 8th. It will most likely be the first 4G LTE tablet to hit Big Red, since it seems like the Motorola XOOM is never getting the 4G upgrade. The price points are $529.99 for the 16GB version and $629.99 for the 32GB version on a contract. … [Read more...]

DROID X Gingerbread update is officially rolling out, get your update now!

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We've all been waiting for this day to arrive, and now it has finally gotten here. Last night the Motorola DROID X "soak test" went official and is now hitting Verizon's update fan all over. The update will bring your device up to Android 2.3.3, which is not the latest build of Gingerbread but pretty close to it. You'll also get an enhanced version … [Read more...]

Official: TweetDeck has been acquired by Twitter

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We heard a little over a month ago that Twitter was in the process of acquiring TweetDeck for around $40 million, and today TweetDeck announced today that the deal was completed on Tuesday. There are many things that could be changing, or not much at all, but for the time we can congratulate TweetDeck's 15 employees and their great accomplishment. … [Read more...]

Motorola DROID X2 officially being released on May 26th for $199

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This is something we have been expecting for quite some time now. Motorola has just sent out a press release to announce the Motorola DROID X2, which will be coming to Verizon on May 26th. For $199.99, you can get the first dual-core smartphone on Verizon's network, and the first Motorola smartphone that has been released for Verizon this year. You … [Read more...]

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY officially announced, priced at $199 and release on May 26th

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At least one phone is being announced. Verizon just announced the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY will be hitting retailers on May 26th. For the price of $199 on a new 2-year contract, you'll get the first Android 2.3 device on Verizon's network that is built for pure gaming. The phone will come pre-loaded with seven titles including Madden 11, Bruce … [Read more...]