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LG Optimus G tipped for IFA 2012 announcement, boasts 4G LTE, quad-core processor, and 4.7 HD display

According to a report by Asia Today, LG is preparing a new flagship Android smartphone known internally as the Optimus G.

Samsung introduces redesigned Galaxy Note 10.1, set for international launch in August

Ahead of its official launch in the United States, Samsung re-announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in order to inform the public of its new features, functionality, and hardware.

Olympics worth more than Google?

The Olympics may have started out as an idealistic showcase of amateur sporting prowess, but now it’s a very big business.

Olympics worth more than Google?

The Olympics may have started out as an idealistic showcase of amateur sporting prowess, but now it’s a very big business.

Olympics worth more than Google?

The Olympics may have started out as an idealistic showcase of amateur sporting prowess, but now it’s a very big business.

Samsung Galaxy S III for Canada announced, features 2GB of RAM

Earlier today, Samsung issued a press release for the Canadian citizens detailing which carriers would launch the Samsung Galaxy S III and confirming a laundry list of specs.

How I do it: Covering live events with the Samsung Galaxy Note

One of the perks of this job is getting to travel to (mostly) interesting places and play with shiny new toys as (and sometimes before) they’re announced. But while live events can be a lot of fun, there’s also a huge amount of work involved. There’re press conferences to be liveblogged, videos to be shot, photos to be taken and words to be written, all the while dealing with crowds of sweaty tech journalists and spotty data connections.

As we said in our review, the Samsung Galaxy Note isn’t the phone for everyone — its size alone makes sure of that. But the device has found a place at the heart of my workflow whenever I’m covering a live event, be it a simple phone launch in London, or the back-to-back mobile armageddon that is MWC in Barcelona, Spain. The Note’s size makes it a capable content creation device, in addition to its media consumption prowess. Head past the break to find learn how I use the Note to keep on top of live events for Android Central.

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T-Mobile tells Carly to toughen up in new ad campaign launching April 17

Can edgier advertising help turnaround T-Mobile’s descent? Since 2010, T-Mobile’s primary advertising method has been to trot out Carly Foulkes, the company’s adorable spokesmodel, to riff on the I’m A Mac ads and show why it’s the best value for consumers. However, those consumers haven’t gotten the message and T-Mobile has continued to decline.

Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet 8GB debuts at $199, competes directly with Amazon Kindle Fire

Barnes & Noble is aiming to provide a cheaper tablet, today announcing an 8GB version of its Nook Tablet that has cut the price down to $199.

The Nook Tablet that debuted in 2011 had twice as much internal storage (16GB) and many of the same features present in the just-announced Nook Tablet – 8GB. But that higher storage led to a higher price of $249, which made it difficult for Barnes & Noble to compete with Amazon’s Kindle Fire. Sure, the higher storage, solid 1 GHz dual-core processor, and solid battery life are great, but the perceived advantages didn’t justify a $50 higher price tag in some eyes. Now B&N can argue that it’s 7-inch tablet is not only better, but costs the same, which consumers might see as a better value.

Of course, the runaway success of the Kindle Fire was never about specs (performance on the device was rated rather poorly by most reviewers). The reason Amazon managed to become the leading Android tablet with millions of sales in late 2011 was because of its retail prowess and the wealth of digital content – books, music, and movies – available on the device. Barnes & Noble also has its own book store and device-specific apps, so maybe the lower price will close the gap.

The Nook Tablet – 8GB is on sale today for $199. The price of the original Nook Color has also been dropped to $169. Visit a local Barnes & Noble to purchase today. Best Buy, Target, and Wal-Mart will also carry the devices soon.

Nook Tablet 8 GB specs

• A highly tuned 1GHz dual-core processor for streaming video and lightning-fast Web browsing so customers can surf their favorite sites, and built-in email to stay easily connected with friends and family
• Breakthrough battery life, with 11.5 hours of reading time or nine hours of video viewing
• With on-board storage plus convenient microSD memory expansion, customers have ample space for their reading and entertainment content, regardless of Wi-Fi availability
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