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Mobile News

Mobiles Republic lands $3 Million round, signs Stark Insider to content partnership

Stark Insider is thrilled to be part of the Mobiles Republic network. VP Todd McKellar told me that they'll use the new funds to "aggressively compete and accelerate our growth."
Google Android

Ice Cream Sandwich – Do consumers care?

Google will eventually need to find a better way. If consumers are stoked about a new OS, like they are with the iPhone 4S and iOS 5.1 ("Siri, let's talk"), then it drives demand for the latest device that runs it.
Best Android smartphone

Cool Tech: Wireless charging coming to Samsung Galaxy S III?

On my radar: HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S III, and Moto RAZR Maxx HD. Wireless charging could be the defining feature.
Android 4

Hands-on: Ice Cream Sandwich on Samsung Galaxy S II

The Galaxy S II runs ICS smoothly. In fact, brilliantly well. Actions are fast. In my hands-on testing I experienced no lag, stutter or issues that would want me to return to Gingerbread.
Android Smartphone Rankings

Android Smartphone Power Rankings: March 2012

Here are the top Android smartphones available on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich news

HTC Rezound, Sensation, EVO to get Ice Cream Sandwich treat

HTC plans to roll-out Android 4.0 to 16 tablets and smartphones including the Rezound, Sensation, EVO and Vivid.
iPad Review - The Verge

Upgrade or Die: New iPad display is for real

I have a feeling when we all get a look at the new iPad with its Retina display - courtesy of Samsung, no less - there'll be no turning back. Apple triumphs again.
Can you see the future?

IDC got it wrong – why Android tablets won’t overtake Apple iPads

The challenge is that technology: (a) is not linear; (b) does not progress in predictable ways based on current assumptions; and (c) is heavily interconnected with social norms and beliefs.
Android 4.0

Ice Cream Sandwich (finally) lands on Samsung Galaxy S II

Next Samsung devices to receive ICS: Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II LTE, Galaxy R, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, 7.7, 8.9, 8.9 LTE and 10.1.
Ice Cream Sandwich

Ice Cream Sandwich coming to Samsung Galaxy S II

Testament to Samsung's engineering ethos that a 1 year old device can still impress. And take my word for it: the S II performs equally as well as the new Galaxy Nexus on many tests.