Social

Google’s barely-noticed leaderboard highlights Foursquare’s advantage

February 20, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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In a recent update for Google Maps, Google added a leaderboard to show which users have the most check-ins in a day, week, or all-time. The feature wasn’t promoted or listed in the official change log, and…

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Android Phones

New Sony Xperia U photos leaked, show the 3.5-incher next to the Xperia S

February 20, 2012 | by Adrian Diaconescu

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The 2012 MWC event in Barcelona next week should be an exciting one for several important technology manufacturers, but Sony might well have the leading role. At least two Korean Android-based smartphones sh…

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Android News

Medium-end Panasonic P-04D smartphone unveiled in Japan, to go on sale on March 31

February 20, 2012 | by Adrian Diaconescu

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Even though dual-core smartphones running Android 2.3 Gingerbread are starting to seem pretty obsolete here in America, over in Japan devices like this are thrown into the market pretty much every week. This…

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Android Hacks

CyanogenMod 9 pre-alpha released for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi version

February 20, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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The leader and namesake of CyanogenMod has announced the availability of a pre-alpha version of CM9 for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi only model. The software is meant only to be a preview of what’s to come; ho…

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Android News

Deal of the day: 32 GB HTC EVO View 4G tablet for only $249.99

February 20, 2012 | by Adrian Diaconescu

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Just days after telling you about a pretty interesting deal involving a refurbished HTC Flyer with 16 GB of internal storage space, we have an even greater and more tempting offer. The HTC Evo View, which is basi…

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LG

LG confirms Optimus Vu: huge 5-inch screen with 4:3 aspect ratio and stylus

February 19, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Ahead of Mobile World Congress, LG has confirmed the large phone that has appeared in leaked photos in recent weeks. On its Korean-language news blog, LG announced the Optimus Vu as a phone that will “sur…

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Android Apps

Angry Birds Heading to Space March 22

February 17, 2012 | by Jamie Maltman

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Rovio put up the pre-launch page for the latest installment of the iconic Angry Birds franchise, and this one has us excited, especially my son. Angry Birds: Space is coming March 22, just after his birthday. Ap…

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Android Apps

Android Apps Alert #88: 16 apps you should download

February 17, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Androinica.com recaps new and interesting apps in the Android Market each week. They are selected through developer requests, user tips, and browsing the Android Market. To submit an app for review, send us a…

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HTC

HTC adds Thunderbolt and other North American phones to Android 4.0 upgrade list

February 17, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Yes, the HTC Thunderbolt will receive Android 4.0 later this year. HTC has previously stated that select phones would be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich, but some notable exceptions were left off the list of dev…

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Android App Reviews

Zillow Mortgage Calculator is an excellent app to see home loan & refinance costs [App Reviews]

February 17, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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The housing market and the economy aren’t so much in the dump as they were a few years ago, so you might be in the market for a new home. While you’re browsing housing sites like Zillow.com or attendin…

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Android

Try The Phone Stack For A More Sociable Mobile Experience

February 17, 2012 | by Jamie Maltman

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Have you heard about the new game that has been taking the internet by storm over the past couple of months, bringing together mobile users in a revolutionary social way? No, not Draw Something, the latest Zynga…

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Android Phones

HTC ”Fireball” and PK76 series may be coming our way after getting Wi-Fi certification

February 17, 2012 | by Adrian Diaconescu

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As we get closer to the 2012 MWC event in Barcelona, more and more Android-based gadgets are being intentionally or unintentionally leaked on the web. After getting a hold of an interesting trio of smartphones…

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Android App Reviews

Social Art Android-Style with Draw Something [Game Review]

February 17, 2012 | by Jamie Maltman

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By now everyone has tried some variation of Words With Friends and the ubiquitous X-Ville games. Draw Something could be the social game for you if farming isn’t your thing, and seven letter vocabulary i…

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Android Phones

Mysterious Samsung trio of smartphones get Wi-Fi certified, could be unveiled at the MWC

February 17, 2012 | by Adrian Diaconescu

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With just ten days to go until the MWC 2012 official kick-off, we are deep in the land of ‘’would’’, ‘’could’’ and ‘’should’’, with rumors of possible unveilings and releases piling…

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Android App Reviews

Weather 2 Android apps tell skiers, golfers, and ballers when they should head outside [App Reviews]

February 16, 2012 | by Andrew Kameka

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Android has plenty of great weather apps, but we don’t always get the full picture from even the best Android weather apps. Sure, they might tell me that it’s 46 degrees outside, but just because it…

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