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- Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean build ported to the HTC One X
- HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE available today for $150
- Video: Steve Kondik and team discuss the CyanogenMod Project at Google I/O
- Video highlights Google Now capabilities with 47 questions
| Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean build ported to the HTC One X Posted: 05 Jul 2012 10:06 AM PDT  Shortly after the Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) update for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus leak showed up, XDA member tgascoigne, managed to get a port up an running on the HTC One X. The core of the OS seems to work just fine (though a bit slow at times), but basic functionality like WiFi, audio and camera are not working. Progress in fixing the known issues is being made, but major improvements to the ROM will most likely happen once Google releases the source code for Android 4.1 later this month. HTC has not made any promises when it comes to the latest Android 4.1 update, but it’s safe to assume that the HTC One X will be the first device in their lineup to get of taste of Jelly Bean. Unfortunately, we’ll probably have to wait at least 3-4 months before the update is released. If you happen to install the Android 4.1 ROM on your HTC One X, be sure to let us know what you think of the latest Android update.
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| HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE available today for $150 Posted: 05 Jul 2012 07:38 AM PDT  Sure, it’s no Galaxy S III, but the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE is a solid alternative for those who think a 4.8″ screened device is too huge for daily use. The 4.0″ follow up to the popular Incredible line of devices is available at Verizon stores today for $149.99 after $50 mail-in rebate debit card and new 2-year commitment. HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE specificiations
We’re still putting the finishing touches on the Incredible 4G LTE review, and should have the full ready in the next week or so. So far, we’ve found the Incredible 4G LTE to be a solid device with fairly decent battery life, and Sense 4.0 feels smooth and much less intrusive than previous versions. While the Galaxy S III is the must-have Verizon device, those of you who choose the Incredible 4G LTE will not be disappointed in your choice.
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| Video: Steve Kondik and team discuss the CyanogenMod Project at Google I/O Posted: 05 Jul 2012 05:57 AM PDT  CyanogenMod is by far the most high-profile Android ROM out there; millions of users have CyanogenMod installed on their devices. The CyanogenMod ROM is stock Android (currently based on Android 4.0), with extra features that give you greater control over your device. As you’re undoubtedly aware, Google held its I/O developer conference last week in San Francisco, and 4 members of the CyanogenMod team talked with developers about the project and Android development in general. It’s a good watch for anyone interested in the project, Android development, or custom ROMs. The video below is part 1 of the 2 part series, though the second part of the talk has yet to be posted. We’ll be sure to update this post with the second half once its made available.
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| Video highlights Google Now capabilities with 47 questions Posted: 05 Jul 2012 05:50 AM PDT  There’s no denying that Google Now has received quite a bit of positive press since it was unveiled at I/O last week. Many have compared the service to Apple’s Siri, but there’s really a lot more that Google Now can do. The beauty of the service is that it learns your habits based on your location and personal searches, producing relevant and actionable information which is specific to your needs. According to the official Google Now page, the service is able to pull up details about flight information, traffic, public transit, locations, sports, appointments, weather and even basic calculations. We could write a half dozen paragraphs about what Google Now can or can’t do, but we thought we’d share a video which puts the service to the test with 47 questions which cover most of the use cases Google has thought up (so far). Gallery
Have any of you has been able to test Google Now yet? Does the service add value to your Android device or is it a gimmick which will soon be forgotten?
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