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Android Development

LG Optimus G has a locked bootloader

Advertisements LG has confirmed to Android Central that their flagship Android smartphone Optimus G does not have an unlocked bootloader. LG, which was initially open with all this, has started locking its devices pretty tight recently.

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Applications

Google prepping a new version of Google Wallet; going multi-platform?

Advertisements Google has started teasing a new version of Google Wallet on its official website.  Company is also taking invites for this new version, which if requested asks the users for the kind of device they use – Android, iOS or other?

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India Phones

Sony Xperia J now on pre-order for INR 16,490; available in Oct-end

Advertisements Sony’s IFA launch Xperia J is now on pre-order in India. Priced at INR 16,490, the smartphone is expected to go on sale in the last week of October.

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Chrome UK United States

Samsung Chromebook listed on Google Play, stock sold out in a few hours

Advertisements As promised, Samsung Chromebook went on sale on Google Play earlier today. However, it did not take long for the device to get sold out. Google has told The Verge that the initial stock of the device has been sold, but they are expecting more soon. Buyers are now getting an option to ‘Get […]

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Android Tablets UK United States

Amazon says $199 Kindle Fire HD is best-seller, updates the tablet with kid-friendly FreeTime feature

Advertisements To take some shine away from today’s Apple iPad mini launch, Amazon as announced that its Kindle Fire HD tablet is the best-selling product across Amazon.com, the title which was until taken by original Kindle Fire.

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India Phones

LG Optimus L7 gets a price-cut, now available for INR 15,990 in India

Advertisements LG’s L-series mid-range Android smartphone Optimus L7 has got a price-cut in the country. The smartphone, which was until selling for INR 17,990, is now available for INR 15,990. Originally launched in June, Optimus L7 was LG’s first phone running Android 4.0 out of the box in India. The product was showcased at MWC […]

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Android Tablets Japan

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Plus SC-01E to go on sale beginning Oct 25 in Japan

Advertisements Samsung has already released the successors to both of its 10-inch and 7-inch tablets in the markets across the globe, but somehow the successor to Galaxy Tab 7.7 was missing, but that is going to change soon, as Japanese telecom operator has revealed that Galaxy Tab 7.7 Plus will go on sale starting October […]

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Applications

Android apps downloaded by millions susceptible to password, private information theft

Advertisements Security researchers have come out yet again to show how some of the most downloaded Android apps are lax, when dealing with sensitive private information. Android apps downloaded by as many as 185 million users across the world are vulnerable to hacks, which in turn could reveal users’ online banking, social networking credentials, e-mail […]

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