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Verizon Branded LG Optimus LTE2 Pictured, Possible Launch in Two Days?

Tim July 11, 2012 53

Here is the LG VS930. Previously known to most as the Optimus LTE2, we can now rest assured that LG will not bring a dedicated home button to Big Red. According to Engadget's source, we can expect the following specs from this device: Android 4.0.4 1.5GHz dual...

Developer Pushes Launcher Through ADB to Nexus Q, Makes Device Actually Kind of Cool

Tim July 10, 2012 40

So, the Nexus Q isn't completely without a purpose anymore. A developer over at XDA has pushed CyanogenMod's Trebuchet launcher through ADB to the device, allowing it to perform tasks other than the ability to only stream content from Google's servers....

Official Twitter for Android App Updated, Expandable Tweets and Tappable Avatars

Tim July 10, 2012 18

The official Twitter for Android application received a healthy update today. It includes some nice features along with some various bug fixes that should make the app much more pleasant to use on the day to day. In the update, Twitter is introducing "expanded...

Massive Amount of Jelly Bean ROMs Hitting the Web for Galaxy Nexus, Here are Some Good Choices

Tim July 10, 2012 200

With Jelly Bean source hitting AOSP yesterday, we knew every Android ROM developer would be hard at work to bring the newest and greatest ROM to Galaxy Nexus owners. Whether you are looking for a pure Google Experience ROM built straight from source or want...

In Case You Missed It, Google Movies Does Allow for Rooted Device Playback Now

Tim July 10, 2012 40

After the update to the Movies application back when Google I/O was taking place this year, Google began allowing for rooted devices (previously blocked from playback) to stream content. We know in the beginning that Google had to make sure the publishers...

Google Adds 20 Indoor Maps for Museums and the Smithsonian Zoological Park

Tim July 10, 2012 14

Who needs a tour guide when you have Google Maps? Today, Google loaded up an additional 20 indoor maps for folks to use when they're visiting some of America's more well known cultural offerings. Museums such as the de Young in San Francisco, the Philadelphia...

Tuesday Poll: Does a Tablet Need to Have a Rear Facing Camera?

Tim July 10, 2012 148

With Google's new Nexus 7, it is a change from the ordinary to see a back facing camera not accompany an Android tablet. To keep the pricing low enough, ASUS and Google decided against throwing in a shooter, but will anyone actually care? We know there may be...

Rovio’s Amazing Alex to Launch July 12 on Android, so Long Casey’s Contraptions

Tim July 10, 2012 11

When we first heard that Rovio had purchased the IP for Casey's Contraptions, it was reported that they would be completely reinventing the game and then releasing to the world. It looks like they're done and ready for the launch of Amazing Alex. In two days,...