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• XYBOARD buyers, Galaxy Nexus wallpapers [From the Forums] January 27, 2012
  We've rolled through this week like there was no tomorrow and we've finally reached the weekend. We packed a lot of coverage into this week so be sure to get yourself caught up by skipping a few pages back. Looking for more? Head on into the Android Central forums and dig in: HTC Rezound Forums - What's the final result of your OTA update? Gal […]
  Chris Parsons
• Yahoo cleaning house, lays some of their mobile apps to rest January 27, 2012
  I'm not exactly sure how many folks out there use apps from Yahoo but if you're among those that do, you'll want to check the list below. Reason being - Yahoo is laying some of their mobile apps to rest to focus on a whole new set of apps that more so meet users needs. So what apps got the cut? Yahoo! Meme (iPad and iPhone) Yahoo! Mim (iPad) Y […]
  Chris Parsons
• EFF working to keep jailbreaking legal, wants your help January 27, 2012
  Jailbreaking or rooting your smartphone is currently "legal" under Digital Millennium Copyright Act, but that exemption is set to expire in 2012.  The EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) is looking for help and support to keep it that way, and they would like people to contact the US Copyright office and express their opinion.  They are offering u […]
  Jerry Hildenbrand
• 'Optimus 3D MAX' branding rumored for next LG 3D phone January 27, 2012
  Earlier this week we saw reports that LG is preparing a successor to its Optimus 3D smartphone, to be unveiled at next month's Mobile World Congress. The LG CX2, as it's apparently codenamed, was to ship with a 1.2GHz CPU, 4.3-inch 3D WVGA NOVA display and dual 5MP cameras. Leaked renders also appeared, showing a device much thinner than the verita […]
  Alex Dobie
• Sony Ericsson buyout approved by the European Commission January 27, 2012
  The European Commission has given Sony the OK to take full control of Sony Ericsson, three months after Sony paid €1.05 billion for Ericsson's share of the partnership.  Along with the entire company, the hefty sum also earned Sony an IP cross-licensing agreement, as well as ownership of five patent families. If you'll recall, upon announcement of […]
  Anndrew Vacca
• LG Spectrum review - Verizon gets another decent second-gen LTE phone January 27, 2012
  Our LG Spectrum review comes at an interesting time for both the smartphone manufacturer as well the carrier on which it resides, Verizon. On one hand you have LG, which has brought us some excellent high-end Android smartphones as well as a surprising low-ender in the Optimus line. And then you have Verizon, whose 4G LTE network is starting to mature at the […]
  Phil Nickinson
• What is open source? [Android A to Z] January 27, 2012
  What is open source? Open-source software is software that makes the source code freely available, for anyone to see and use. There are different open-source licenses that have different use conditions, from the GPL (GNU General Public License) -- which allows "free distribution under the condition that further developments and applications are put unde […]
  Jerry Hildenbrand
• Shadowgun: The Leftover update live in the Android Market January 27, 2012
  We brought you the news back on Tuesday, but today is the day. "The Leftover" update for the brilliant Shadowgun is now live in the Android Market.  The expansion pack is a direct update to the original app, and brings with it 4 whole new levels among a bunch of other cool new features. We're not going to bore you with details, because we know […]
  Richard Devine
• ClockworkMod developer teases touch-based recovery January 27, 2012
  ClockworkMod developer Koushik Dutta has shown off some early progress in bringing touchscreen functionality to his popular custom recovery image for Android. In a video posted on his Google+ page, Koush demonstrates the ability to navigate through menus using touch, rather than the regular volume rocker/power button combo required by current ClockworkMod bu […]
  Alex Dobie
• New in at ShopAndroid.com: Verizon Galaxy Nexus spare battery and charger January 27, 2012
    Well, look at that. New on the shelves at ShopAndroid.com is the Verizon Galaxy Nexus Spare Battery Charging System. It includes a spare 1850 mAh battery, plus a spare battery charger, so you can make sure you've always got a fresh one ready to go. Ours also comes with a microUSB travel charger, so there are no excuses in keeping your phoen ready. Whi […]
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