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It was back in January when we first heard about Vizio’s Google TV box. Then in June they announced it again, hinting us the launch is imminent. And now (finally) you can pre-order your unit from Vizio’s website and expect to get it in mid-August. If you recall, the Vizio Co-Star is a cheap ticket…
The London 2012 Olympics kick off on Friday, June 27th and there are several ways that mobile users can keep up with the action. If you have access to a computer and live in the US, then you can watch NBC’s streaming coverage which will offer 5,500 hours of online video. You have to be…
Google updated the Nexus Q Android app with support for older version of Android. Specifically, any handset or tablet running Android 2.3.3 or newer now have access to the app for controlling the Nexus Q streaming box, er, sphere. The social mix feature gains some improvements in the update as well. On the flip side, the…
The next-generation LG Spectrum is imminent. There’s been render leaks and FCC certifications and now the Spectrum 2 has been spotted in the Verizon Wireless Cellebrite system. The Spectrum 2 will have a generous 4.7-inch IPS display on the front with 1280×720 pixel resolution, an 8MP camera on the back, and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor…
If you’re holding onto a WiFi version of the Motorola Xoom and signed up to be a tester for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, you may be happy to hear that said update is rolling out now. If you’re not a part of the testing group, XDA has you covered. First and foremost, if you’re still…
It might have taken a while for the LG Optimus 4XHD to come across our desk but we definitely wanted to give our readers a taste of what may be LG’s best entry into the smartphone market before our official review. Packed with a gorgeous display and the NVIDIA Tegra 3, the 4XHD is definitely…
iOS and OS X developer Matt Gemmell used his personal blog to call out Google for Android’s open ecosystem. The same platform that makes it easy for developers to submit apps to the Google Play Store, also makes it easy for dishonest customers to steal software. Once an Android phone is rooted, it’s not hard…
Thought that T-Mobile was going to leave the Samsung Galaxy S III as its only high-end smartphone for the rest of the year? Nah, didn’t think so. Apparently Magenta customers are in for quite a treat, as it looks like an updated variant of the HTC One X will be hitting shelves in the future.…
Samsung has released an update for the international version of the Galaxy S III that removes local search from the handset. This feature lets you find on-device content and contact information using the Google search app interface. Samsung is likely removing this feature to protect itself from a future Apple lawsuit as Apple has already…
The Pebble watch made headlines when it received almost 69,000 backers and $10M in funding. The watch was originally projected to ship in September, but an update sent out to backers this week confirmed that date has slipped. The team behind Pebble didn’t say when the Android and iPhone-connected watch would ship, they only said…