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Pantech next to sign Android patent deal with Microsoft

Microsoft may have already signed patent licensing agreements with 70 percent of the US Android manufacturers, including some of the biggest names in the market, but that doesn’t mean Redmond’s about ready to hit the brakes anytime soon. Next up on the block is Pantech , according to a company spokesperson talking with Yonhap News .

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Warpia unleashes WarpiaTV, wants to be your web service middleman

If Warpia’s previous USB to HDMI solutions simply weren’t complete enough for you, WarpiaTV might pique your interest. Acting as a middleman between you and the internet, WarpiaTV combines a new WarpiaTV browser with a seven-function motion controller — giving you couch potato access to services like Facebook, Twitter and Netflix, as well as anything else you have lying around your hard drive. The wired version of the setup will set you back $80, or you could splurge for the WarpiaTV wireless edition for $120 more. Read on for a look at the outfit’s new wireless controller, or just to gawk at the official press release.

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Google+ Hangouts head to wall posts and Messenger

Announced on the official Google blog earlier today, the company is rolling out several upgrades to the video chat feature named Hangouts. One of the most notable changes effects mobile users and brings Hangouts into an updated version of the Google+ Messenger application.

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Facebook more popular than many Google apps on Android phones

According to a recent study conducted by Nielsen and published on the official company blog, Facebook is the most popular application on Android-powered smartphones besides the Android Market. The social networking app beat out Google applications such as Gmail, Google Search, YouTube and Google Maps. The Facebook application is most popular with people between the ages of 25 to 34 and over 75 percent of people between the ages of 35 to 44 use the social networking application

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RIM debuts enterprise security system for iPhone, Android

Beggars cannot be choosers, it seems. Once the singular darling of the enterprise market, Research In Motion has resorted to creating proprietary security system for the iPhone and Android handsets, which have rapidly begun to replace the BlackBerry as the serious smartphone of choice. The Web-based system, named Mobile Fusion, will be available in late March of next year, according to the official announcement.

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Ask Engadget: best over-the-ear headphones?

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Simon, who seems interested in something a bit more… substantial than in-ear monitors, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com . “I’m looking for a quality piece of over-the-ear headphones to go with my continuously growing iTunes library. That means I’m also looking for a set that comes with an inline mic / control akin to the official pair of Apple bundles in with the iPhone. I’ve been looking at the Marshall FX cans but as this is my first real foray into audio equipment I’m more hesitant than usual.” Loving your cans?

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Google Programming Language is Go for 2012 launch

Compared to the gamut of conversational languages, the programming variety shifts at lighting-fast speed. And next year, a new language will get the official nod from Google, which first introduced Go in 2009. With its new language, Mountain View set out to create a programming environment that’s easier and faster to use, without sacrificing efficiency. Programmers may need to wait until early 2012 for Go to launch out of experimental status, but you can buy that cute Gopher mascot (in furry plush form) over at the Google Store today. Google Programming Language is Go for 2012 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds

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New D2G GB update available – PhoneDog

New D2G GB update available PhoneDog Remember that new Motorola DROID 2 Global Gingerbread update that we told you about last week? Yeah, that's the one. Our old pal Matt on the official Motorola support forums has announced that that update, which is build number 4.5.608, is now rolling ..

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Amazon Verizon 4G LTE Droid Bionic Deal, Yours for $180 – TFTS (blog)

TFTS (blog) Amazon Verizon 4G LTE Droid Bionic Deal, Yours for $180 TFTS (blog) We saw some recent rumors involving Cricket Wireless, the Samsung Vitality smartphone and the Muve Music service. And well, as of today it looks like Cricket has made the official announcement — the Samsung Vitality will be available soon and it will … and more

DROID Charge Receives Another Leaked Official Android 2.3.4 Build – EP1W – Phandroid.com

DROID Charge Receives Another Leaked Official Android 2.3.4 Build – EP1W Phandroid.com The guys over at MyDroidWorld managed to get their hands on another leaked Android 2.3.4 build for the Samsung DROID Charge This time we're looking at the official EP1W and according to P3Droid, … Official Verizon Samsung Droid Charge Gingerbread 2.3.4 Update Now Available … GizmoCrunch all 2 news articles

Official Droid Bionic teaser video released – CNET

Gotta Be Mobile Official Droid Bionic teaser video released CNET Verizon just released the official Motorola Droid Bionic teaser video, and we're confused. Is this an ad for the much-hyped Droid Bionic, or an upcoming Syfy TV movie? There's no evidence of the actual phone aside from the brief mention at the end. … Droid Bionic: Official Teaser Commercial (video) Gotta Be Mobile Verizon Readying DROID Bionic Marketing Campaign, Reiterates “September” Phandroid.com Official Motorola Droid Bionic Teaser Leaks, Someone Invited A Sci-Fi Ninja To ..

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[Exclusive Download] Official Gingerbread Build For The HTC Droid Incredible – Android Police

[Exclusive Download] Official Gingerbread Build For The HTC Droid Incredible Android Police We've been talking about Gingerbread for the Droid Incredible and its on-again-off-again status quite a bit lately, but after the official support docs showed up on VZW's site, we had confirmation of what we knew all along: the update is alive and …

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