AT&T announced on Wednesday that 11 new markets are seeing the faster data speeds from the carrier’s 4G network. What’s more, another seven markets are receiving expanded LTE coverage. The new markets are: Dover, Del. Leonardtown, Md. Ocean City, Md. Asheville, N.C. Goldsboro, N.C. Salem, Ore. Culpeper, Va. Roanoke, Va. Longview, Wash. Port Townsend-North Whidbey …
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HTC One Google Edition to be offered in very limited quantities, report says
The HTC One ‘Google Edition’ smartphone will be sold in very limited quantities when it surfaces later this summer, or so the always-gabby “people familiar with the matter” have told Pocket Lint. Related stories: HTC One Google edition: It’s real and coming in summer HTC One ‘Google Edition’ in the works — report Android rumor roundup That means that if …
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A pair of yet-to-be-announced HTC smartphones surfaced this week, tipping the hardware maker’s future plans. Related stories HTC exodus now includes Asia CEO HTC One volume to double in May HTC Desire X review An HTC 102e currently getting its certification (translate) in Taiwan may prove to be a variation of the rumored G2. Details show the handset as having …
Read More »Google+ app for Android gets post
The Google+ app for Android was updated on Monday, picking up many of the features found in the recently refreshed desktop client. Related stories: Tips for navigating the new Google+ stream Google+ gets Pinterest-like update at Google I/O Google+ gets feature-packed refresh (video) Like the Web version unveiled at Google I/O, Google+ for Android provides users with options such as …
Read More »What to expect from Android Key Lime Pie
Now playing: Watch this: Key Lime Pie most-wanted features 3:55 With Google’s I/O developer conference just a week away, all eyes are on the company’s plans for the next version of Android. For much of the last year we expected to see Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. After all, leaked slides from a January Qualcomm presentation showed a midyear debut …
Read More »Rumored Sony i1 could rule the Android roost this fall
Sony may forgo the Xperia branding and adopt the new One Sony branding for this fall’s flagship smartphone, according to various reports. Rumored to be called the Sony i1, the possibly forthcoming Android handset could be among the most powerful devices to date. Related stories: Sony records first net profit in five years Sony selling Xperia Z in United States …
Read More »AT&T doles out Jelly Bean update to Samsung Galaxy Note
AT&T announced on Friday that it’s rolling out an Android 4.1.2 software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note. Related stories Samsung Galaxy Note review Android 5.0 coming to Samsung Galaxy phones, report says Android 4.1 Jelly bean a sweet update The Jelly Bean update for the first-generation phablet will be installed through Windows and Mac computers via the Samsung Kies …
Read More »Leaked ‘blackbox’ Motorola could be AT&T X Phone
A trio of of images hitting the Internet on Thursday seemingly confirm that a Motorola X Phone is in the works for AT&T. Related stories Motorola X Phone rumors, benchmarks march on Android rumor roundup Should you wait for the mythical Motorola X Phone? The three photos, which come from oft-reliable Twitter source @evleaks, show a smartphone (or smartphones) that …
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Documents listed on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Web site suggest that T-Mobile may soon offer a version of the Sony Xperia Z. Related stories Sony Xperia Z review Unboxing the Sony Xperia Z (video) Details show that this flagship Sony smartphone will support T-Mobile’s newly launched LTE network as well as pentaband HSPA+. In addition to the standard fare …
Read More »Motorola X Phone rumors, benchmarks march on
Benchmarks for a smartphone called the Motorola XT1055 have emerged online this week, leading many to believe the device could be part of the fabled X Phone series. Related stories Can a build-your-own smartphone save Motorola’s bacon? Should you wait for the mythical Motorola X Phone? Motorola’s X Phone job req: four clues about the phone The benchmark scores for …
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