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Google Nexus 4 Hands-On: Lovely But Where the Hell Is LTE?

Google’s newest platonic ideal of Android Phoneness is here, and it is maybe the most powerful smartphone you’ve ever held. The software is terrific — the newest, more refined Android ever. But why the hell, in pretty much November 2012, does it not have LTE? Read More >>

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Google Opens Google Now Features to Those on Jelly Bean Mobiles

If you're one of the lucky people to have had your phone updated to Google's "Jelly Bean" version of the code, there's even more fun to be had now. The company's added the latest Google Now code to its standard search options. Read More >>

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What’s New in Android 4.2

Along with a slew of new Nexus devices, Google has just announced Android 4.2, a new flavour of Jellybean. While it doesn't get a new name of its own, it does get quite a few neat new features. Here's a rundown. Read More >>

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The HTC One X Gets Fed a Taste of Jelly Bean From Today

Got an HTC One X? Time to sink your teeth into some Jelly Bean-shaped goodness, as Android 4.1's rolling out for you today. Let's hope Jelly Bean's just as buttery-smooth with HTC's Sense 4+ overlay on top. Check for updates folks. [Android Central] Read More >>

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Is This Google’s Nexus 10 Tablet?

BriefMobile got its hands on what it says is the upcoming Google Nexus 10 tablet. Supposedly manufactured by Samsung, the tablet is said to have a dual-core 1.7GHz Samsung Exynos processor, a 2560x1600 retina-grade display, 2 gigabytes of RAM, 16 gigs of storage, a 5 megapixel camera, NFC, and Android 4.2, which is still called Jelly Bean. Read More >>

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Galaxy Note II Review: Bigger Got a Lot Better

When the Galaxy Note came out earlier this year, well, it was a giant, laggy jumble with a bum stylus. But the Note II might just have what it takes to win over our cold, size-ist hearts. Read More >>

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Jelly Bean Update Now Live For Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III Models

If you've been following the saga of the Galaxy S III "Jelly Bean" Android 4.1 update and are waiting for the upgrade to hit unbranded and unlocked phones, today's the day. The 284MB update is now hitting the mobiles of those who bought the S III off-network. Shame they were left until last though, eh? [Twitter] Read More >>

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Vodafone’s Samsung Galaxy S III Jelly Bean Update Goes Live

We saw Three, then O2 push out their respective Samsung Galaxy S III Jelly Bean updates, and now it's Vodafone's turn. Check for updates on your device or via Samsung Kies, if you've got a Vodafone-branded handset. Those on EE or unbranded will have a bit more to wait. [Vodafone] Read More >>

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The BBC’s Media Player App Goes Jelly Bean

A new version of the BBC Media Player app is now available for Android users. The app works with the newer, smoother Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but is also compatible with older Flash-based versions. iOS users still have the advantage of being able to download BBC content though, and there's no sign of that changing any time soon. [Google Play via TechRadar] Read More >>

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Got a Samsung Galaxy S III on O2? Check For Updates, as Jelly Bean’s Here

More good news for Samsung Galaxy S III users. O2 is now rolling out your Android Jelly Bean update, while Vodafone's should be out on Monday. If you're not already using the "buttery smooth" 4.1 operating system, check your settings for the update. [O2, Vodafone via TechRadar] Read More >>

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Got a Samsung Galaxy S III on Three? Check For Updates, as Jelly Bean’s Here

Good news Samsung Galaxy S III owners. If you're on Three, your Jelly Bean update is rolling out right now and you should be getting a notification about it any minute. If you haven't already, dig into those settings and check for updates. Time to coat your Galaxy S III in buttery smoothness. [Three via Android Community] Read More >>

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UK Galaxy S III Getting its Jelly Bean Update This Month

Samsung has confirmed plans to update the telephones of UK-based Galaxy S III users to the latest 4.1 version of Google's code, telling users that "Jelly Bean" will arrive this month. There might be a delay while your network amends the bookmarks and installs some crappy apps, mind, but unlocked users ought to be in luck very shortly. [Clove] Read More >>

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Google Finally Gifts the Nexus 7 a Proper Landscape Mode

Why Google didn't bundle landscape support into Jelly Bean on the Nexus 7 originally, I'll never know, but at least it's there now. The latest Android 4.1.2 update brings landscape mode, performance improvements and bug fixes, and is rolling out right now. Time to check for updates. [XDA via Droid Life via TechRadar] Read More >>

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Is This the Next LG Nexus Phone?

We've already heard that the next Nexus phone will be made by LG and be kinda, sorta similar to the powerful LG Optimus G but this might be the first time we've got a good look at it. A gallery of photos of an LG Android phone that looks like the Optimus G and runs stock Android has popped up at XDA developers. Could this be the next Nexus? Read More >>

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Got an HTC One X or One S? Jelly Bean and Sense 4+ Update Hitting this November

HTC might just have rolled out a new flagship in the beastly One X+, but rest assured, if you've got the still-stellar original One X or slightly more pocketable One S, you'll be on the Jelly Bean/Sense 4+ train very soon. The update will hit around November, just in time for Christmas, if you haven't already rooted, of course. Read More >>