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Toshiba's 10.1-inch Thrive to see Ice Cream Sandwich by the end of spring [UPDATED]

Android Time to add another device to the list of Android products that'll soon be bumped up to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Responding to a question on Twitter, Toshiba has revealed that it's aiming to update its 10.1-inch Thrive tablet to the latest...

HTC posts Mobile World Congress teaser image

Android We expect to see many, many new devices at Mobile World Congress when the show kicks off next week, but just in case your excitement level for the big show isn't already at its maximum level, HTC is here to help pump you up a bit more. The company...

Dog fightSamsung Galaxy Note vs. HTC Vivid Dogfight Part 2

Android Android. AT&T. Dogfight battle! Aaron does a head-to-head with AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note and HTC Vivid . Samsung's Galaxy Note is packing a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note vs. HTC Vivid Dogfight Part 1

Android If you're on AT&T and you're looking for a hot Android phone, this is the dogfight battle for you. Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy Note and the HTC Vivid into the ring. They're both packing nice feature sets and 4G LTE connectivity, but only one...

DROID Fighter, LG Cayman appear on leaked Verizon workshop document

Android Verizon customers, get out your pad and paper, because we've got a couple of new device names to take note of. The folks over at Droid-Life recently received the image you see above, showing both the "LG Cayman" and "DROID Fighter" on a list of...

LG X3 tipped to become the Optimus 4X HD once official, T-Mobile G4X name also surfaces

Android We've seen LG unveil a number of new smartphones over the past few days, including the Optimus Vu and Optimus 3D Max. One device that we've yet to get official word on is the LG X3, but today the folks at Pocketnow claim to know what the X3 will be...

Motorola Cliq 2 due to be updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Android Here's a nice Wednesday morning surprise for any Motorola Cliq 2 owners on T-Mobile: It's been revealed that Motorola is prepping an Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Magenta Android slider. Moto has announced over on its official support...

LG officially introduces the Optimus 3D Max

Android Looks like LG has taken the wraps off of another one of its new Android handsets ahead of Mobile World Congress. This time we've got the LG Optimus 3D Max, a handset that's been the star of its fair share of leaks over the past few weeks. Obviously...

ExclusiveWe are one step closer to the end of the PC era

Android Hinging on the fact that the iPad can and has successfully replaced home computers for many Americans, Steve Jobs claimed we have entered the post-PC era at the iPad 2 announcement. With iCloud syncing users' data across all of their devices, the PC...

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Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G set to hit T-Mobile in late March for $149.99

Android Been hungry for more details on the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G ever since T-Mobile gave us the device's name, picture and not much else last month? Today's your lucky day, as T-Mobile has announced that it expects the Blaze 4G to land in "late March"...

ExclusiveAre you interested in the new phones coming from LG?

Android LG has been a hit-or-miss manufacturer when it comes to Android. That's just the name of the game, to be honest. When it comes to the Android platform, or with any platform really, you need to not only create the perfect device in the hardware...

HTC Ville, Huawei Prism show up on leaked T-Mobile accessory sheet

Android Good news for the T-Mobile crowd tonight, as a Magenta accessory sheet has leaked out with the names of some of the carrier's upcoming handsets in plain view. First we've got the "SAM T769 POWERSKIN," which is listed next to the name "Samsung Blaze...

Dog fightSamsung Galaxy Note vs. Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Dogfight Part 2

Android Time for another dogfight battle between two hot Android superphones: AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note and Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX. They're both packing some killer specifications, but only one can go home with the gold medal. Which one will...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy Note vs. Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Dogfight Part 1

Android Dogfight time! Aaron does a head-to-head comparison between AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note and Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX. They're both sporting 4G LTE connectivity, are available now for $299.99, and offer strong battery life. Which one will...

Huawei 10-inch Android tablet spied in leaked close-up shots

Android Just a day after laying eyes on a set of photos teasing a new Huawei-made smartphone, a new batch of images has surfaced to give us a brief look at an upcoming tablet from the company too. There's not a lot of hard details to be had just yet, but...

Reader reactionsGoogle should embrace Android fragmentation and make it work

Android As the title suggests, I'm about to take on the "fragmentation" thing head-on. But, instead of complaining about it and wondering, "Why, oh why" does it keep getting worse, I'm going to tackle it from another perspective. While Google and all...

Samsung Rugby Smart shows up in leaked renders, complete with AT&T branding

Android Late last month we got wind of a new Samsung-made Android phone for AT&T dubbed the Rugby Smart that was rumored to be arriving on February 18th. Obviously that date came and went without a peep about the device, but today the Rugby Smart is making...

Nook Tablet 8GB unveiled by Barnes & Noble, priced at $199

Android Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet has been on store shelves since early November of last year, but today the company introduced a new 8GB version of the device that'll be a little easier on the wallet. The 8GB Nook Tablet will be priced at $199, and not...

Reader reactionsSamsung Galaxy S II officially headed to U.S. Cellular for $229.99

Android Heads up, U.S. Cellular customers: Samsung's Galaxy S II is coming your way. Today U.S. Cellular announced that the Galaxy S II is "coming soon" to its network for $229.99 with a two-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate. Specs for U.S. Cellular's...

LG intros a trio of L-Style Android phones with the Optimus L3, L5 and L7

Android We've seen quite a few new smartphones unveiled in the days leading up to Mobile World Congress, and now we've got even more to add to the pile. LG has debuted a trio of new Android smartphones that are a part of its new "L-Style" design identity,...