Google Android 4.2 Offers Photo Sphere and More

By Ed Hardy | 10/29/2012

Google just made Android 4.2 official. This won't be a dramatic upgrade, but it will bring some new features to this operating system for smartphones and tablets.

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FreedomPop Sleeve Turns the iPod Touch into an iPhone

By Michael Wall | 10/29/2012

Earlier this month FreedomPop set out to offer free internet to Americans, and now the company wants to turn your iPod touch into an iPhone. The company has begun shipping its iPod Touch 4G sleeve, which will allow the device to connect to FreedomPop's 4G network.

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LG Nexus 4 and Android 4.2 Demoed on Video

By Ed Hardy | 10/29/2012

The official unveiling of the next Nexus smartphone had to be postponed, but those who want to see the Nexus 4 in action can watch a video of it that also includes a preview of Android 4.2.

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Nokia Makes Verizon's Lumia 822 Official

By Ed Hardy | 10/29/2012

The Lumia 822 has moved from the "rumor" category to the "official" one -- many of the details of this Windows Phone were just revealed by Nokia. Updated

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Google's Next Nexus Smartphones and Tablets Won't be Unveiled Tomorrow After All

By Ed Hardy | 10/28/2012

Google has decided to reschedule its event that was going to be held tomorrow. This means everyone will have to wait a bit longer to see the new devices that were going to be announced. Updated

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Wi-Fi 802.11ac to be the New Norm in Smartphones by 2015

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/28/2012

With almost every smartphone shipped this year offering some form of Wi-Fi capabilities, the Wi-Fi 802.11n protocol has been the most commonly used in recent times, yet a new study projects that another Wi-Fi standard will soon begin to dominate mobile devices.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera: Brilliant or Crazy?

By Jamison Cush | 10/26/2012

Is the world ready for an Android-powered digicam that is just as much smartphone as it is point-and-shoot? DigitalCameraReview has the answer.

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Apple Promises to Work ''Non-stop'' to Fix Maps

By Ed Hardy | 10/25/2012

When Apple switched out Google Maps for its own app in iOS 6, it quickly drew complaints. The company has vowed to update this software as quickly as it can.

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AT&T Will Introduce the Sony Xperia TL Next Week

By Ed Hardy | 10/25/2012

AT&T has just announced its launch plans for Sony newest flagship smartphone. The Xperia TL will sport a number of high-end features, but not a high-end price.

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Now Available from Sprint

By Ed Hardy | 10/25/2012

Sprint has just become the second U.S. telecom to offer Samsung's latest phablet, the Galaxy Note II. Only time will tell if it turns out to be as popular as its predecessor.

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Ballmer Says That Microsoft is 'Obviously' Going to Make More Hardware

By Grant Hatchimonji | 10/25/2012

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed that the company plans on releasing more of its hardware in a recent interview with the BBC, once again sparking speculation about a Surface smartphone.

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Isis Mobile Wallet Takes On Google's Contactless Payment Service

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/25/2012

It looks like Google Wallet will have some competition now, as Isis mobile wallet has launched in two trial markets, bringing the mobile payment system to select customers on three of the nation's largest carriers.

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