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Today Google quietly announced the return of voice calling to Gmail, as well as Google+ and the Hangouts Chrome extension. A cherished feature, voice calling wasn’t included when Hangouts and Gmail’s chat were integrated last May. While no voice integration is currently announced for Google’s mobile applications, it could be coming down the pipeline soon. Google…
The internet just got a full gallery of the upcoming LG Optimus G 2, but when it rains, it pours! As you can see below, the upcoming flagship device has now been leaked on video, too. The video is only about a minute long, but it’s enough to get excited for. The handset is beautiful,…
We’re still about a month away until we see LG officially unveil the Optimus G 2, and while we’ve seen the device making its rounds before, a chunk of new photos have made their way to the internet. The LG Optimus G 2 looks to be one hell of a device, rocking a unique and…
A new update for the DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD is coming to Verizon customers, lacking Android 4.2.2 but addressing multiple security features and bugfixes. The update will be rolling out OTA, and the small 50MB file will take users no time to download and install. The Verizon approved update has a build number…
HTC is updating the HTC Butterfly with Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5, according to Engadget Chinese. HTC has officially unleashed the updates to its Taiwanese units today. There’s still no official word when and if the update will be rolling out in other parts of the world, but we will more than likely see it…
It looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer for Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time. PopCap Games have delayed the sequel from its July 18th release date, while the company reviews server stability and the functionality of the game’s new free to play pricing model. Plants vs. Zombies 2 will have a…
Apple and Amazon have apparently buried the hatchet in the long running dispute over the phrase “App Store”. Apple has relented in its trademark suit, allowing Amazon the rights to use the term ‘app store’ in its Amazon Appstore for Android. Since Amazon began using the name “appstore” for its Android store in March 2011,…
In just a few short months, Amazon’s existing Kindle Fire tablet lineup will be turning a year old, and with that birthday coming up, we’re expecting the company to unveil a refreshed lineup of the tablets that have been wildly popular. The guys over at BGR recently received some new information about the upcoming devices.…
The XO Tablet, which is currently being developed by the One Laptop Per Child Association is coming to Wal-Mart stores on July 16th, according to a blog post from the association’s website. The affordable XO Tablet will begin its launch at Wal-Mart stores in the U.S., and will continue its rollout at other top retailers…
The AT&T subsidiary Aio Wireless is adding the ZTE Overture to its smartphone lineup today, offering customers an affordable mid-range Android handset. Aio Wireless is offering the ZTE Overture for $149.99, and can be found online or in Aio Wireless brick-and-mortar locations. Aio Wireless was launched in early May, and offers pre-paid plans with unlimited talk, text…