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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Android Phone Fans

HTC showcases their history of wireless innovations [VIDEO]
LG Optimus L9 leaked for MetroPCS
Android 4.3 shows up on Nexus 4 in Thailand
Nokia continues assault against HTC One, asks ITC to ban sales
Chrome Beta for Android updated with Google Translate
Google interested in acquiring Waze, could launch bidding war with Facebook

HTC showcases their history of wireless innovations [VIDEO]

Posted: 24 May 2013 03:06 PM PDT

HTC has uploaded a short video showcasing the company's history of technical innovations, starting from 1997 and ending in 2013 with the HTC One.

LG Optimus L9 leaked for MetroPCS

Posted: 24 May 2013 12:39 PM PDT

The LG Optimus L9 (MS769) is headed for MetroPCS as tipped to us in a leaked press shot. The device packs low-end specs that are easy on the wallet.

Android 4.3 shows up on Nexus 4 in Thailand

Posted: 24 May 2013 10:51 AM PDT

A purported build of Android 4.3 was spotted running on a Nexus 4 in Thailand recently. The OS update appears to bring minimal changes to the existing version of Android.

Nokia continues assault against HTC One, asks ITC to ban sales

Posted: 24 May 2013 09:09 AM PDT

After a component mixup saw HTC use Nokia's proprietary microphone technology in the One, the Windows Phone maker is now asking the ITC to ban sales of the phone in the US based on other patent infringements.

Chrome Beta for Android updated with Google Translate

Posted: 24 May 2013 07:15 AM PDT

Update to version 28 also includes full screen mode for tablets along with a number of other minor fixes.

Google interested in acquiring Waze, could launch bidding war with Facebook

Posted: 24 May 2013 06:39 AM PDT

Google and Facebook are among several companies in preliminary talk to buy map software maker Waze, but a deal is far from certain.