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Samsung

Samsung ad taking shots at iPhone gets alternate cut, will air during holiday broadcasts

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The hilariously awesome Samsung commercial that made the rounds on social networks last night will receive some prominent television placement. Samsung has just announced that its 60-second “The Ne…

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Google

Google shows awesome Galaxy Nexus commercial, help videos, and Verizon specs

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Just the other day I was complaining about the terrible state of Android commercials. With it’s new “Calling All” commercial for the soon-to-launch Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Google has give…

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HTC

HTC Rezound: an Android phone commercial that actually doesn’t suck

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The HTC Rezound may be the first Android phone with Beats Audio released in the United States, but it has another distinction – it’s also one of the few phones launched with a commercial that isn…

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Android

The Android Notification bar is not a billboard, so stop advertising there [Opinion]

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My notification window reveals 19 unread Gmail messages, a missed call, prompts to update my apps in the Android Market, and – gasp – an advertisement. Suddenly, Gun Bros has taken it upon itself t…

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Android Tricks

How to disable ads in the Android notifications menu

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A slowly growing number of Android app developers  have chosen to adopt AirPush, an advertising system that places ads in the Android notification window. I won’t get into a long-winded argument abou…

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Motorola Tablets

Motorola Xoom commercial debuts during Super Bowl. Love it or hate it? [Video]

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Motorola’s much-hyped commercial for the Xoom tablet debuted during the 2011 NFL Super Bowl. While we previously saw a tease of the ad, which takes stabs at Apple’s iPad, the full advertisement w…

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Google TV

Logitech thinks creeping you out will make you buy a Google TV box

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Logitech will be among the first companies to deliver a Google TV set-top box this fall, and it wants to make sure that you know. The first part of that strategy was to announce the hunt for an evangelist who will he…

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FTC approves Google acquisition of AdMob

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FTC approves Google acquisition of AdMob

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The Federal Trade Commission has approved Google’s efforts to purchase AdMob. Though the deal previously looked as if it would face additional scrutiny over fairs that Google would unfairly dominate…

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Verizon Droid commercials advertise Android apps; other carriers should do the same [OPINION]

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Verizon Droid commercials advertise Android apps; other carriers should do the same [OPINION]

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You know why the iPhone is so successful? Because aside from the benefits of hype surrounding any Apple product, the iPhone is advertised as a life enhancer. Commercials show the iPhone as a way to do cool things…

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Iron Man promotes the LG Ally; meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S promo arrives, too

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Iron Man promotes the LG Ally; meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S promo arrives, too

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The LG Ally has what is arguably the best promotional video for an Android device yet. How can you argue against Tony Stark aka Iron Man helping promote your phone? And if that weren’t enough, it does somet…

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Brightkite incorporates targeted ads into Android app

Android News

Brightkite incorporates targeted ads into Android app

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When I interviewed the head of Geodelic in August, we discussed how soon it would be until users would launch an augmented reality app and see advertising. Brightkite is experimenting with that very concept wi…

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Google goes slightly crazy for the Droid, puts text ad on homepage

Android

Google goes slightly crazy for the Droid, puts text ad on homepage

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It seems that just about everyone has gone a little crazy for the Droid. On the current Google homepage, you can now find an ad for the Droid. Short and simple, it reads; “New! The Droid is on sale now. Learn m…

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