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Apparently Samsung’s unique Galaxy Note II is slated to arrive on Verizon. If a report is accurate, not only will the big-screened, pen-toting gadget boast 4G LTE data but also Samsung’s quad-core Exynos processor. It’ll be the first time a Galaxy Note has been scooped up by Big Red as well. Related stories Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cases …

Today, LG and U.S. Cellular launched the LG Splendor, another Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handset. The Splendor, which comes in at a very reasonable $79.99 (with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate), features a 4.3-inch screen, 5-megapixel camera, and a VGA front-facing camera for video chats. Related stories TV in the Bathroom: Technically Doable but a …