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Exciting news for those of you out there rocking a CDMA-operated Nexus device, and who are tired of waiting for your fix of the latest version of Google’s Jelly Bean. Today the search giant posted the updated JRO03H (Android 4.1.1) closed binary files, which includes the discontinued Nexus S 4G. A device I wasn’t so…
Gmail just updated its app for Android with a few more enhancements to all devices rocking Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) and up. In version 4.1.2, users can expect added support for 7-inch tablets along with the usual bug fixes and performance improvements. From what we’ve noticed, these changes aren’t cosmetic when it comes to…
Today Sharp reported less than stellar numbers, but to end its earnings report on a high note, it decided to contribute to the Apple iPhone rumor mill. One of the Japanese manufacturer’s top executives decided to spill the beans on the next iPhone, saying the company is making the displays, and plans to ship them…
Today U.S. Cellular is launching two Motorola Android phones that’ll hit stores this week, the Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 and DEFY XT. Now allow us to breakdown both of these mid-range handsets. The Motorola ELECTRIFY 2 features a 4.3-inch qHD display and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. What customers will notice is Motorola’s trademark kevlar backing and…
Verizon has announced its plans to update all HTC Trophy handsets with the latest Windows Phone offering, Tango (version 7.5 MCR3). The handset has one more update on the horizon (Windows Phone 7.8), and the Tango update will prep users for the last version the handset will ever see, which should land sometime later this…
Buying an unlocked phone today can be very beneficial in the long run when it comes to the price you pay in a one to two-year period. Well, prepaid wireless provider, Simple Mobile, has done something cool to persuade folks into joining its service. Starting today, customers will be able to take advantage of its…
Apple has been making some media-centric moves lately, beefing up its content offerings for its products. Yesterday, the tech giant added Hulu Plus to its list of channels for its Apple TV set-top-box, and today, the mega company has Amazon’s Instant Video Store in the App Store for iPad. The app not only offers Prime…
It looks like LG will be hitting North America strong with what’s been rated as its best smartphone offering to date, the Optimus 4X HD. Sometime after September 22nd, Canadians can expect the phone to land on all of the popular carriers such as TELUS, Rogers, and Bell, according to sources familiar with technology site,…
Amtrak has something special for those out there who always commute back and forth from work everyday. The commuter service is launching its new eTicket program, which allows passengers to board trains nationwide without an annoying paper ticket — a cool concept that has gone live as of July 30. Now this should come to…
The general election is coming folks, and both candidates are doing everything possible to stake claim to your vote. President Barack Obama has launched his official mobile application for iOS in his reelection bid. The mobile app packs election information, grassroots organizational tools, campaign news and more. From what we’ve gathered, the “Obama for America”…