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Google Wallet halts prepaid credit cards due to security concerns

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A security flaw has prompted Google to suspend the functionality of prepaid credit cards linked to its mobile wallet product. The flaw, revealed last week by an anonymous blogger, allows an unauthorized user of an Android phone access the balances on said cards simply by going into the phone’s settings and clearing out all data more »

Acer Iconia Tab A200 tablet Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update now in the process of rolling out

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If you happen to have purchased an Acer Iconia Tab A200 tablet then you may want to check for an update as it looks like Ice Cream Sandwich will be ready and waiting. The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, more specifically, the Android 4.0.3 (build number) Acer_AV041_A200_1.037.00_PA_CUS1 update has come available and those with an more »

Android 2.3 Gingerbread now available for the AT&T branded LG Phoenix smartphone

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It looks those sporting an LG Phoenix smartphone with AT&T have an update ready and waiting. The update has arrived as the P505 Software Update, which perhaps will be better known as Android 2.3. Yup, Gingerbread has finally arrived for the Phoenix. That being said, the update has been announced and detailed by the folks more »

Rumor: Samsung to release the Galaxy S II HD in Canada during Q2 2012

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Nothing just yet as far as official confirmation from Samsung or any of the carriers, however rumor has it that the Galaxy S II HD will be coming available in Canada fairly soon. The details are coming by way of the MobileSyrup tech blog who received word from a tipster that the handset would be more »

Verizon Wireless rolling-out another non-ICS update for the Motorola Xoom 4G LTE tablet

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While we suspect most of the Xoom 4G LTE users are waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich to arrive, we have word of a new update. Though, just to clarify and possibly probably disappoint up front — the Xoom 4G LTE tablet does indeed have an update coming out however this particular update is not going more »

LG Optimus Vu and Samsung Galaxy Note image show just how large the Optimus Vu will be

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Many are aware of just how large the Samsung Galaxy Note is. After all, the Galaxy Note is sporting a 5.3 inch display. But now it looks like another Android handset will be coming that sits a bit larger. Well, a bit larger with a slightly smaller display. The handset is the LG Optimus Vu more »

Rumor: Samsung to upgrade the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note to Ice Cream Sandwich on March 1st

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We are still filing this in the rumor category, however it looks like Samsung will be offering some Ice Cream Sandwich beginning on March 1st. The handsets that are expected to get the update include the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Note. The details are coming by way of Twitter, from a trusted person more »

Amazon Wireless is already selling the Motorola Droid 4 for $99.99

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We often see third party retailers offer better deals on smartphones, as compared to what you would pay direct with the carrier. And well, while we almost expect that to happen these days — we do not always expect it to happen within the first 24 hours of the release. Anyway, that being said, that more »

Motorola Droid 4 now available with Verizon Wireless

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As we had expected to happen, the Motorola Droid 4 has come available with Verizon Wireless. The handset lands with no real surprises and can be purchase for $199.99 on a two-year agreement or $549.99 for those looking to avoid any commitment. Otherwise in terms of features, here is what you can expect should you more »

Developer shows off a Nokia N9 running Ice Cream Sandwich

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Nokia’s first and only MeeGo phone, the N9, is getting a new life thanks to a member of the NITDroid developers team. Alexey Roslyakov has managed to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich running on the N9. He tweeted the above photo, along with a single word, “progress.” Obviously the ICS implementation isn’t complete, but at more »