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Jelly Bean install base rising slowly, Ice Cream Sandwich growing faster

By Dave LeClair
on 2 Nov, 2012

It's time for the update on Android install bases again. It's always interesting to see which versions of Android are growing, which ones are shrinking, and what percentage of Android owners are still hanging around with the old versions. The data from this report is generated based on devices accessing Google Play in a two-week period, which in this case is the period up to November 1. The story of this report is the incredibly slow growth of Jelly Bean, and the solid growth of Ice Cream Sandwich.

LG Optimus L9 now available at T-Mobile

By Eric Abent
on 1 Nov, 2012

Just a heads up if you've been waiting to get your hands on the LG Optimus L9 - the new handset has officially launched at T-Mobile. The L9 doesn't fetch too steep a price, which makes it a good choice for those who need a decent handset on the cheap. Make no mistake, the L9 isn't going to be burning up the benchmarks, but it should be a suitable device for those who don't need to have the latest and greatest.

Motorola Electrify M announced for US Cellular

By Eric Abent
on 1 Nov, 2012

It looks like US Cellular is primed to get a brand new Motorola handset, this one called the Electrify M. As the name implies, it isn't all that different from the popular DROID RAZR M, and to make things even better, it'll be compatible with US Cellular's 4G LTE network. It's also relatively inexpensive, provided you sign a two-year contract and take advantage of a $100 mail-in rebate.

Archos unveils new 80 Cobalt tablet

By Eric Abent
on 31 Oct, 2012

We've got a flood of tablets incoming from a bunch of different manufacturers thanks to the holiday shopping season, and today Archos added one more tablet to the already long list. Say hello to the Archos 80 Cobalt, a tablet that probably won't be burning up the benchmarks but might be worth having a look at nonetheless. That's especially true if you're in the market for an inexpensive tablet, as we're thinking the 80 Cobalt's specs won't exactly demand a high price tag.

Casio’s Paper Writer V-N500 tablet will set you back $2,500

By Eric Abent
on 26 Oct, 2012

We've seen our share of head-scratch inducing tablets throughout the years, but Casio's new Paper Writer V-N500 might just take the cake. The new tablet is aimed at business professionals, and comes complete with a front-facing 5MP camera that can scan the documents you put in front of it. Documents can be placed inside the included cover (which is water and shock resistant, by the way), putting them up close and personal with the tablet's camera - something that should make scanning a breeze.

DROID Bionic Android 4.0 ICS update rolling out now

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Oct, 2012

Late last week we reported the Motorola DROID Bionic was finally set to receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich after a long long wait. Over the past few days the update has slowly begun rolling out to DROID Bionic users and today it appears to be full steam. Sadly the wait for Jelly Bean will probably be a long one.

Ice Cream Sandwich heads to LG Lucid tomorrow, DROID Bionic soon

By Eric Abent
on 18 Oct, 2012

Verizon has finally dropped some information about the Ice Cream Sandwich updates for both the Motorola DROID Bionic and the LG Lucid. Of course, we heard earlier in the month that the ICS update for the Bionic was in testing, but today we know we're getting close to release. Verizon hasn't announced an actual release date for this Ice Cream Sandwich update yet, but with the support documents now up on the carrier's website, it can't be too much longer before Ice Cream Sandwich is in the hands on eager Bionic users.

Sharp’s new AQUOS TAB SHT21 IGZO tablet gets hands-on demo

By Dave LeClair
on 18 Oct, 2012

Yesterday, we told you that Sharp announced its new AQUOS TAB SHT21 7-inch tablet with an IGZO screen. Well, our friends at SlashGear wasted no time getting their hands on the device and finding out what the IGZO screen has to offer. This new screen technology promises better battery life or a much brighter screen, depending on user preference.

Google Calendar now available as standalone app from Play Store

By Brittany Hillen
on 17 Oct, 2012

Google's Calendar Web application is now available as a standalone app from the Google Play Store, bringing it alongside the likes of Gmail and Google Maps. The app requires at least Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich. This is the same Calendar app included on Google Nexus tablets and smartphones.

Casio G’zOne TYPE-L is an Android phone that takes a beating

By Dave LeClair
on 17 Oct, 2012

NEC and Casio are teaming up to bring a new Android phone to market that is designed to endure some serious punishment. This phone is being built to handle the rough forces of nature as well as the beatings that cell phone users put their devices through every single day. Think of this as the smartphone version of the popular GShock device. Besides being rugged, the device also comes equipped with five sensors that will be useful for outdoor enthusiasts. It can detect temperature, acceleration, gyro, atmospheric, and orientation. This means it can provide important data, while at the same time minimize the risk of breaking while traveling through the mountains and other harsh terrain. The Casio G’zOne TYPE-L comes with a dual core 1.5GHz MSM8960 processor and 1GB of RAM. It runs Android ICS, and Casio is undecided if the device will receive an upgrade to Jelly Bean. It comes with 8GB of memory and supports microSD cards up to 32GB. The display is 4-inches and offers a resolution of 800 × 480. Overall, this phone packs some pretty solid specs, especially for a device that is touted more for its toughness than it's power. The device will hit Japan's KDDi network early next year in red and black. Perhaps we could see this in other parts of the world at some point, but no plans have been announced at this time. [gallery] [via Newlaunches]