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Best Deal: Galaxy Note for AT&T debuts at Amazon for $249

by Mike Macias 02.19.2012

The highly anticipated Galaxy Note for AT&T is now available at a handful of phone retailers in the US. You can pick it up from AT&T directly for $299, but the best deal on the Galaxy Note we’ve found right now is from Amazon for $249 with free shipping. In terms of Galaxy Note colors, both the carbon blue and the white are available. What makes the Galaxy Note so special? The biggest thing in my opinion, literally and figuratively, is the screen. The Galaxy Note features a 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED display with 1280 x 800 resolution that will leave your jaw dropped open for awhile. This makes it the largest screen for a phone on the AT&T network. It runs Android 2.3, but it’s said to be upgraded .....

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Android 4.0 coming to Acer Iconia A500 and A100 tablets this April

by Mike Macias 02.17.2012

One of the most underrated tablet brands, in my opinion, is Acer. As a proud owner of the Acer Iconia A500 10-inch Android tablet, I’ve been waiting patiently for the big Android ice cream sandwich update to reach my device officially. Well today Acer finally announced official word on the status of ICS for the A500 and A100. According to a press release, the update will be available in April. Acer says, The update is being pushed to Acer Iconia Tab A200 customers over-the-air now in the United States and will be completed over the following week. The Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-inch tablet and Acer Iconia Tab A500 10-inch tablet will both be updated in April. With Android 4.0, the Acer Iconia Tab line will provide new features to .....

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Best Deal: Price of Samsung Galaxy Skyrocket 4G for AT&T drops under $100

by Mike Macias 02.15.2012

This deal is for those looking at AT&T for the best prices on top Android phones. Right now the Galaxy Skyrocket 4G takes the cake on the nation’s biggest carrier, and Amazon has dropped the price to $99 with a 2-year contract. The Samsung Galaxy Skyrocket has all the bells and whistles you’d want from an Android device. Good camera? Check! Great screen? Check! Fast processor? Check! Let’s take a look at the details… Shop: Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket 4G Android Phone (AT&T) Galaxy Skyrocket for AT&T specifications

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Report: Acer Iconia A200 10-inch tablet gets official Android 4.0 (ICS) update; nothing yet for A500

by Mike Macias 02.13.2012

One of my favorite budget tablets, the Acer Iconia A200, is starting to receive the Android 4.0 (ice cream sandwich) update. Members at the Acer Tablet Forums are reporting the updates as of yesterday. Member rotech72 reported, Got a new update ..don’t know for sure if its ice cream sandwich.. was to excited to even look what I was downloading.. I did manage to see a 4 for before I hit the update button..will post when its done upgrading.. lol..can’t wait And here’s the outcome: yesssssssssss..ice cream baby Another user mentioned: got it!!!I took the advice given and did a factory reset to remove those photo’s and video’s, actually took several tries, but it took, even before I was finished setting up the tablet, I was very surprised to see an .....

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Chrome for Android: Sync open tabs across devices, faster browsing, more simplicity

by Mike Macias 02.07.2012

Today, Google announced Chrome for Android. This highly anticipated application for Android phones and tablets brings the speed, stability, and features found on Chrome internet browser to your mobile device. A feature I’ve always asked for… the ability to have open tabs synced across all my web browsers, is included in Chrome for Android. You can access tabs left open on your computer and pick up right where you left off when you go mobile. Here is a quick video made by Google showcasing the features: Chrome for Android is now available in the Android Market in select regions. As of right now it’s only compatible with phones and tablets running Android 4.0. More from Google:

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Hands-on Photos: Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Galaxy S II

by Mike Macias 02.07.2012

Right now I’m fortunate enough to have my hands on two top Android phones. Here we a couple of high-end Samsung devices: Galaxy Nexus (Verizon) and Galaxy S II (Sprint). This article will just be a handful of photos of captured of both devices side by side, but let’s first take a quick look at the specs… Specifications: Galaxy S2 vs. Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy S II (Sprint) $79 at Amazon $299 original price SHOP NOW Specs: 4G connectivity Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) 1.2 GHz dual-core processor 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen 16 GB memory 8-MP camera, HD 1080p video capture Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon) $99 at Amazon $299 original price SHOP NOW Specs: 3G/4G LTE connectivity Android 4.0 OS 1.2 GHz dual-core processor 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED touchscreen 32 GB .....

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Big price for a big phone: Samsung Galaxy Note available on Feb. 19th for $299.99; AT&T taking preorders

by Mike Macias 01.30.2012

The Samsung Galaxy Note has a massive 5.3-inch and impressive 1280×800 resolution. This appeals to many Android users looking for a near-tablet experience, while the average phone user might find it too big. Available on February 19th for $299.99, the Samsung Galaxy Note instantly becomes a standout device in the AT&T lineup. Impatient customers can preorder the device right now at att.com or inside retail stores. Galaxy Note Too Big? A 5.3-inch screen with a high-resolution display would look beautiful, but how nice would it be to use with one hand or trying to get it out of your pocket while wearing jeans that fit properly. Some people prefer a phone this big, especially people with large hands. For me, with average size hands, I wouldn’t be able to get .....

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Samsung announces the Galaxy S Advance for world markets

by Mike Macias 01.30.2012

Today, Samsung Electronics unleashed the Galaxy S Advance smartphone. It ships with Android Gingerbread and features the TouchWiz UI created be Samsung. I’d consider this a middle to high-end Android phone with a 4-inch Super AMOLED curved display, a 5-megapixel camera, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor. Initially the Samsung Galaxy S Advance will be available in Russia this February, eventually reaching Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Latin American, and China. No word on North American availability, and that’s a good thing considering how saturated the Android market is here.

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Best Price: White Samsung Galaxy S II for Sprint drops below $100 bucks

by Mike Macias 01.26.2012

$99 at Amazon Wireless $299 original price SHOP NOW Here’s a quick deal alert for those shopping for a new phone right now. Amazon Wireless has the white Galaxy S2 for Sprint priced at $99.99 with a new 2-year contract or eligible upgrade. This is a solid deal for the highly popular white version of the Samsung Galaxy series, especially considering Sprint has some of the cheapest rates available. Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G Android Phone, White (Sprint) You can also find the best deal on the black Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch for $20 cheaper at Amazon Wireless. We currently have the Samsung Galaxy S2 for Sprint in our hands and will be posting a full review, scheduled to go up next week. Let us know if you .....

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Android: Classic arcade game Missile Defender is free — today only

by Mike Macias 01.15.2012

Missile Defender is one of those classics that I played at the arcade or on my first Windows computer. Today only, you can get it for free (normally $0.99) at the Amazon App Store. Features: Defend against massive missile attacks with precisely targeted interceptors Enjoy fine-tuned controls and clean, HD art work Keep upgrading your weapons and conquering new levels Looks great on Android phones and tablets

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro: 4 months on

by Alvin Wong 01.03.2012

Just 4 months ago, I decided it was time for me to jump on the Android bandwagon and picked up a Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro, writing a really extensive review on it for this site as I discovered everything that Android had to offer. It’s been my daily driver ever since I bought it, and today I’m going to present a long-term review of this device, telling you how it is like to actually own and use over an extended period of time instead of the usual rundown after a 2-week blast.

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