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Optimus G ROM ported to Nexus 4

Mar

2013

We know that you can run Nexus 4 ROMs on the LG Optimus G, but how about running the Optimus G ROM on the Nexus 4? Sounds interesting to me. Please note this is an alpha build and all warnings of running a custom ROM on your beloved device apply. What works:- - It boots ...

Ubuntu Touch ported to the Nexus S

Mar

2013

Ubuntu Touch is making waves and being ported to a multitude of devices, the new OS has now been ported to the Nexus S.Here is a video of Ubuntu Touch working on the Nexus S. What works:- Touch Screen Sound Camera Power Button RIL (Phone/SMS) (works for some users) Wifi BackLight Conrtol Excited, head ...

The Samsung Galaxy S4 keeping the plastic design and back cover.

Mar

2013

Love it or hate, Samsung is sticking to their guns with the “plastic-y” design and removable back cover. The biggest complaint I would say I hear most about the Samsung Galaxy S III is how plastic-y it feels in your hands, while other companies are using glass, aluminum and other higher quality plastics. Samsung has argued that ...

Verizon Galaxy S3 Update to Android 4.1.2 today

Mar

2013

We all know the two words Verizon and update aren’t normally in the same sentence, in this case it is. The extremely popular Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III is receiving an update to Android version 4.1.2. There’s not many big improvements with this update, with the exception of performance improvements made to Bluetooth (my wife ...

Official Galaxy S3 3000mAh Extended Battery Now Shipping!

Mar

2013

The much anticipated official Samsung extended battery for the Galaxy S3 has begun shipping from Mobile Fun. Unlike other 3rd party batteries, the official Samsung battery is made of the same high quality materials as the stock battery. At 3000mAh, it’s only 100mAh short of the Galaxy Note II battery pack. Although Mobile Fun has had ...

CyanogenMod 10.1 – M2 now available.

Mar

2013

Well the Cyanogenmod Mod news is flowing tonight (as most nights). Cyanogenmod 10.1 – M2 is available for the Nexus line, also quite a few phones and tablets. They’re basically saying stop reporting bugs on nightlies because they’ll be ignored and start reporting issues on the M2 release. Also remember to always provide a logcat or ...

Twitter retiring TweetDeck for Android, iPhone & TweetDeck Air

Mar

2013

After not increasing the token limit for Falcon Pro, Twitter today announced (via the acquired TweetDeck) that TweetDeck for Android, iPhone & TweetDeck Air would be retired in early May 2013. They would instead be focusing on web based versions of TweetDeck, which to me is a strange approach considering the fact that more and ...

CM 10.1 nightlies now available for the HTC One X (Endeavoru)

Mar

2013

Cyanogenmod nightlies available for the HTC One X (Endeavoru) Just tweeted by @Cyanogenmod – “HTC One X (endeavoru) This device has graduated to 10.1 nightlies. Note the warning below. Link“ As the article says, wait for the next nightly to drop or still use beta – 10 (Note – this is NOT for the AT&T ...

Otterbox Playing Favorites?

Mar

2013

Is Otterbox playing favorites? With the release of the glass-clad Nexus 4, many consumers were eagerly anticipating an Otterbox case. Unfortunately, Otterbox decided that the demand wouldn’t be high enough. Perhaps Otterbox didn’t sell many Galaxy Nexus cases, and decided the risk was too great for the next generation Nexus. Interestingly enough though, Otterbox has created not one, but two ...

Nexus 4 Seidio Surface Case Review

Mar

2013

Seidio has finally released its slim Surface case for the Nexus 4. Instead of offering two variations, Seidio decided to only sell one version with a built-in kickstand. Similar to previous Surface cases, this case includes the same soft touch plastic shell and high quality materials. If you’re looking for a full protection case that ...