Samsung Galaxy Nexus Accessories for Sale from Google Play

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/31/2012

In a sign of Google's growing interest in selling smarthones directly to the public, a selection of accessories for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is currently available from Google Play.

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HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE No Longer Held By U.S. Customs

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/30/2012

After days of being under review by U.S. Customs, both the HTC One X and the EVO 4G LTE have been released as they are "in compliance with the ITC's ruling".

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iPhone 5 Parts Leak Shows Taller Device with Larger Screen

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/29/2012

Images have surfaced showing various parts of an alleged iPhone 5. These help confirm earlier rumors that this device will have a bigger screen.

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Sprint Phasing Out iDEN Network Next Year, Making Way for LTE

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/29/2012

Sprint will shut down its older iDEN network as early as June of next year, and will re-purpose the freed-up spectrum to its upcoming 4G LTE network.

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Release Dates for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note Leak Out

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/29/2012

A list of upcoming release dates for a selection of T-Mobile devices including the Samsung Galaxy S III and the Samsung Galaxy Note has been leaked to the public. Three models will be introduced before the middle of July.

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T-Mobile Won't Be Offering a Shared Data Plan

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/26/2012

While AT&T and Verizon Wireless will soon be offering a shared family data plan, T-Mobile is staying put, sticking with its individualized data plans.

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Google Could Celebrate Android's Fifth Birthday with Five Nexus Smartphones

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/24/2012

With Android's fifth birthday fast approaching, Google could be planning a big celebration with the unveiling of no less than five Nexus smartphones.

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After Dramatic Growth, Android and iOS Are on 82% of All Smartphones

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/24/2012

A study performed by market-analysts IDC showed that more than eight out of ten smartphones shipped in the first quarter were powered by the Android or iOS operating systems.

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Something Old, Something New: Companies Focus on Recycling, Re-Using Outdated Phones

By David Barbosa | 5/23/2012

Old handsets that end up in landfills leak toxic chemicals into the soil and groundwater. But there are programs that make it easy for consumers to recycle, and even make some money.

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It's Time to Slay Vampire Chargers

By Ed Hardy | 5/23/2012

Anyone who cares about energy independance or the Green Movement is likely wondering if there's anything they can do to help. There is an easy thing all phone users can do: unplug their charger.

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HTC Titan II the Latest Victim of HTC's Import Problems

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/23/2012

It seems like the HTC Titan II has become the latest victim as part of HTC's ongoing import issue.

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HTC Schedules Android 4.0 Updates for Over a Dozen Smartphones

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/23/2012

An array of HTC phones have been scheduled to receive the Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update by the end of the summer. Each carrier of the "Big Four" will have smartphones from this company that will be updated by the end of August.

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