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Sprint Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update (Changelog)

April 25, 2013
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Sprint Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE users rejoice, your Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade has arrived! The 9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5 update delivers popular Jelly bean features and additional enhancements/fixes to the nearly 10-month old smartphone on the Now Network. The upgrade should be pushed out in phases over the next few weeks. Users can also try...
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AT&T LG Optimus G Pro E980 Leaks Out (Image)

April 25, 2013
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LG gave little indication of which U.S. carriers will get the Optimus G Pro when it started sending out invites to its May 1st “Share the Genius” event in New York City. Luckily, serial leakster @evleaks has already confirmed on Twitter that AT&T will get the Optimus G Pro E980 and even supplied images...
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Sony to Update Xperia S, SL, Ion and Acro S to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in Late May

April 24, 2013
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After Sony initiated the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update process for the Xperia P, Xperia go and Xperia E dual today, users of other Xperia smartphones from 2012 must be wondering when their respective devices will see similar upgrades. Back in December, Sony mentioned the Xperia S, Xperia SL, Xperia ion and Xperia acro...
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US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S4 Available Online April 26 and In-Store April 30

April 24, 2013
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It appears U.S. Cellular won’t suffer from the same Galaxy S4 inventory shortages as Sprint and T-Mobile. Today, the 7th largest carrier in the nation announced plans to make the highly anticipated Android smartphone available online on April 26th and in-store on April 30th. The USCC-bound Samsung Galaxy S4 (16GB in either black mist...
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Sprint Delays Galaxy S4 Retail Store Release Due to ‘Unexpected Inventory Challenges from Samsung’

April 24, 2013
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Like T-Mobile, Sprint is also facing inventory challenges with its launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. The Now Network originally planned to release the device through all channels this Saturday, April 27th. While it appears online and phone sales will continue as scheduled, Sprint will scale back orders by delaying retail store...
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Sony Xperia P, Go and E Dual Updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

April 24, 2013
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Sony started rolling out upgrades to the Xperia P, Xperia go and Xperia E dual smartphones today, bringing each of those devices up to date with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The update will be pushed in phases over the next month or so. Sony originally planned to update the aforementioned handsets in late March,...
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Verizon: Samsung Galaxy S4 Available for Pre-Order Tomorrow

April 24, 2013
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In a Tweet sent out today, Verizon Wireless announced it will open pre-orders for its variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone beginning tomorrow, April 25th. Big Red has not officially confirmed a release date outside of the general time-frame of next month, though an earlier leak pointed to May 30th as a high...
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T-Mobile Delays Samsung Galaxy S4 Release to April 29

April 23, 2013
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T-Mobile was scheduled to be the first of the four major carriers in the U.S. to release the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. Unfortunately, Magenta released a statement today to acknowledge a delay due to issues with inventory deliveries. The highly anticipated flagship handset was originally announced with an online sale date of April...
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Pantech Perception Heading to Verizon on April 25

April 23, 2013
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Verizon Wireless announced that it would add a new global-ready Android smartphone, the Pantech Perception, to its arsenal on April 25th. The Perception has a large 4.8-inch 720p HD display, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera and it supports Big Red’s 4G LTE network. The device will be...
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LG Optimus G Pro Confirmed for May 1st ‘Share the Genius’ Event in NYC

April 22, 2013
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Speculation that LG would introduce an Optimus G Pro for the US market at its May 1st “Share the Genius” event in NYC turned out to be correct. Today, LG started sending out invitations for the presser and revealed some details in the process, which include numerous mentions and a photo of the Optimus...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Survives Scratch Test (Video)

April 22, 2013
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In the video above, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone gets put through a series of scratch tests with various knives, coins, a set of keys and a pen. The Galaxy S4′s Full Hd Super AMOLED display strengthened with Gorilla Glass 3 appears to have passed with flying colors. via
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Google to Unveil 32GB Nexus 4 with 4G LTE Support in May?

April 22, 2013
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Developers and consumers around the globe are eager to see what Android-powered devices will be unveiled on May 15th at Google I/O 2013 in San Francisco. Products expected to take the stage include Google Glass and the 2nd-generation Nexus 7 tablet. Many are also hoping to witness the introduction of a Nexus 5 smartphone....
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HTC One Released by Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile

April 19, 2013
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The HTC One Android smartphone is now available for purchase through all channels at Sprint, AT&T and online at T-Mobile. Sprint and AT&T are each selling the 32GB model for $199.99 with a new or renewing two-year contract. For a limited time, Sprint is offering an additional $100 discount for any customers willing to...
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Verizon Wireless Teases May Release for Samsung Galaxy S4

April 18, 2013
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All four major U.S. carriers announced second quarter availability when the Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone was initially unveiled. T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint recently revealed plans to begin selling the flagship device during the last week of April. Verizon Wireless, on the other hand, has remained rather quiet as its rivals make headlines with...
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Sprint 4G LTE Network Available in 21 New Markets (List)

April 18, 2013
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Sprint added 21 new markets to its 4G LTE network footprint today. The latest expansion reaches select cities in California, North Carolina, Indiana, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, Virginia and Florida – view exact details below. Sprint launched its 4G LTE network in July 2012 and it’s currently live in 88 markets with 170...
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