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Huawei Ascend D1 Quad XL Review

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Oct, 2012

With the release of the Ascend D1 Quad XL, the folks from Huawei are ready to play with the big boys when it comes to Android smartphones. They've tossed in a quad-core processor of their own, a 4.5-inch HD display and more into their new flagship smartphone -- but is it enough to compete with the Galaxy S III and other quad-core devices? Read on to find out.

Archos GamePad 7-inch tablet gets shown off in new video

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Oct, 2012

Remember that Archos GamePad with a 7-inch display and a built-in gamepad we mentioned back in August? Well today the tablet gaming hybrid device is making an appearance online in a new video showing off those unique gaming features. This certainly isn't an ordinary 7-inch tablet so lets take a look.

LG Optimus G pre-orders open at AT&T tomorrow for $199

By Eric Abent
on 15 Oct, 2012

AT&T customers waiting on the LG Optimus G were given some good news today, as the carrier announced that the phone will be available at its stores on November 2. The phone will set you back $199.99 with a two year contract, and if you want to make sure you get it on day one, you can pre-order it beginning tomorrow. The LG Optimus G has the distinction of being the carrier's first quad-core 4G LTE phone, so we're expecting it to be pretty popular with AT&T customers.

Motorola DROID Bionic Android 4.0 ICS update in testing

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Oct, 2012

If you're the proud owner of Motorola's popular DROID Bionic smartphone then we have some potentially excellent news for you. Apparently multiple reports have been hitting the wires that Motorola and Verizon are finally ready to start the "soak test" for the Bionic's Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update -- which I'm sure many are impatiently waiting for.

Lenovo IdeaTab A2109 Review

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Oct, 2012

Lenovo is back in the Android tablet market with a slew of new devices, and today we'll be taking a look at their budget offering. Lenovo recently announced their A2109 as an option for those that love the Nexus 7 specs, but want a bigger display. With a 9-inch HD screen, the NVIDIA quad-core Tegra 3 and more can the A2109 compete with Google's own Nexus 7? Find out below in our full review.

Samsung Galaxy Music official: Budget media phone

By Chris Davies
on 9 Oct, 2012

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Music, its latest Android smartphone, and one that - as the name suggests - focuses on media playback. Running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on an unspecified processor, the Galaxy Music has a 3-inch 240 x 320 LCT TFT display, a 3-megapixel fixed-focus camera (with no LED flash), and front stereo speakers with SRS Surround.

Motorola DROID XYBOARDs 8.2 and 10.1 get Ice Cream Sandwich updates

By Eric Abent
on 8 Oct, 2012

It's been a while since we've discussed the Motorola DROID XYBOARD here on Android Community, but today it's making headlines thanks to its shiny new Ice Cream Sandwich update. Motorola has announced that it's pushing Ice Cream Sandwich updates for both the DROID XYBOARD 8.2 and 10.1, so if you haven't moved on to a different kind of tablet yet, you're in for a treat. It isn't quite the squishy, colorful candy treat that many would prefer, but delicious ice cream is almost just as good.

Ematic launches new Funtab Pro tablet for kids

By Eric Abent
on 8 Oct, 2012

We're not sure how good of an idea it is to give your child a tablet, but we do know that if you're going to do so, it probably shouldn't be one of those fragile, expensive tablets aimed at adults. If you find yourself with a child who loves playing around with tablets but don't want to give them a slate that isn't anywhere near childproof, Ematic has a new device for you. Today the company launched the new Funtab Pro tablet, teaming up with Zoodles.com to offer Zoodles Kids Mode on the 7-incher.

LG Optimus L9 officially announced by T-Mobile

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Oct, 2012

Today the folks from LG have re-introduced their popular L series smartphone, the LG Optimus L9 for T-Mobile. This smartphone was announced earlier this year and has been available internationally, but now will grace the 4G speeds of T-Mobile USA. Complete with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a 4.5-inch display -- this should be a quality mid-range phone coming "later this fall."

Alcatel One Touch T10 takes on the Nexus 7

By Eric Abent
on 5 Oct, 2012

Looking for a 7-inch tablet on the cheap? We're talking cheaper than the Google Nexus 7, which is already pretty inexpensive as far as tablets go. If you are, then Alcatel might just have the tablet for you. The company recently pulled the veil off the Alcatel One Touch T10, which is expected to sell for around €120 when it launches in Europe - that translates to about 156 US dollars.