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Oct

These Photos May Not Show A Leaked Sony Nexus After All – Here's Why

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Android OS, Leaks, Rumors, Sony

Earlier today, a couple of rather exciting photos found on Picasa began hitting news sites showing what could be a leaked device called the Sony Nexus X. Of course, during Nexus season, any rumor or glance at a possible new device is always exciting, but sometimes it's worth while to take a step back and consider whether what we're looking at is actually what it appears to be. Our penchant for putting leaked images under the microscope led us to do a bit of investigating.

After taking a look at the Nexus X photos, we have some doubts about their validity.

Oct

[Leak] Jelly Bean For The RAZR M Makes Its Way To The Net, Seems To Work Great

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Leaks, News, RAZR M

Back when Motorola announced the RAZR M, HD, and MAXX HD, they promised Jelly Bean before the end of the year. Looks like the M may be first on the list to get the update, because a leaked build (4.1.1/9.8.1Q_25/35) showed up online last night. We chose to hold off on posting, as Artem started this thread on XDA so we could get some feedback before telling users to flash a buggy or incomplete ROM. The initial reports have been good, so we feel comfortable recommending the ROM at this point.

As always, though, there are caveats to be aware of.

Oct

New Photos Of LG's Nexus Leak Out, Look More Press-y, Just As Bedazzle-y

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Leaks, LG, News

If you had your doubts before, they should be all but settled. The rumored LG Nexus phone that we saw the other day has changed hands and re-appeared in high-quality photos on Onliner. Of course, these aren't actually designed for release to the media, as the device still has "Not for sale" emblazoned over the back, indicating that this is a prototype and not a consumer-ready model. However, there is no shortage of brightly lit angles and, for some reason, the phone held up next to a stuffed parrot. All Nexuses should be introduced this way.

The photos don't give us much more information than we've already had.

Oct

Galaxy S III Mini Leaks Ahead Of Tomorrow's Announcement - 4" AMOLED, 1GHz Dual-Core CPU, And Android 4.1

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Galaxy S III Mini, Leaks, News

Yesterday, JK Shin, head of Samsung Mobile Communications, said that the company would be announcing the Galaxy S III Mini in Frankfurt, Germany on October 11th. Looks like we don't have to wait another 24 to get the full skinny, however, as alleged details of the device have already made their way to the internet.

While many users were expecting full GSIII hardware in a smaller package, that doesn't look like it's going to be the case if today's leak is to be believed:

4" WVGA Super AMOLED Display
1GHz dual-core processor
1GB RAM
5MP rear shooter
16GB built-in storage, microSD card slot
NFC
1,500mAh battery
Android 4.1

Basically, this is just another mid-ranger that Samsung managed to create some hype around by slapping the "Galaxy S III" name onto it.

Oct

Motorola Atrix 4G Gets Leaked Ice Cream Sandwich Build – Here's How To Install It

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Atrix 4G (Olympus), Leaks, News

Last Updated: October 11th, 2012

Soon after Motorola revised its software upgrade timeline, changing the original Atrix 4G's ICS ETA from Q3 2012 to a disheartening "further plans coming soon," a leaked Ice Cream Sandwich build has cropped up on XDA's forums. If you're the owner of an Atrix 4G and you're tired of waiting, there's good news - the leak, which carries an August build date, can be downloaded and installed on your device in just a few easy steps. Here's how it's done:

Disclaimer: Android Police isn't responsible for any harm to your device - proceed at your own risk.

Step 1.

Oct

More Images Of The Purported LG Nexus Show Up, Look To Be From The Same Source As Before

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Leaks, LG, News, Rumors

Last Updated: October 11th, 2012

At this point, we've all seen the shiny, glistening, sparkly LG Nexus. Opinions of the look seem to be split right down the middle - some users love it, while others can't stand the thing. Personally, I'm on the fence about it, and I'm equally as skeptical if this is even the final design. For all we know, the prototype was designed this way on purpose so everyone would wonder what Google is thinking (hey, it could happen).

Whether you love it or hate it, there's no doubt you want to see more of it. And now you can - more images of the device showed up on XDA, and they appear to be from the same source as yesterday, now going by the moniker 4shael.

Oct

Evidence Mounts For LG Nexus – Caseless Photos, NenaMark Results Surface

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Leaks, LG, News, Rumors

Earlier this evening, we ran a story containing photos of a purported LG Nexus device obtained (and subsequently photographed) by an XDA user. The photos, along with subtle hints like the presence of a Qualcomm modem and kernel, and the presence of a corroborating FCC filing, had us leaning toward the "legit" side of the rumor spectrum.

Now, it looks like a user of a Belarusian forum called Baraholka (which roughly translates to "flea market") has more photos of the device, posted last week – this time lacking what appeared in previous photos to be a shell or casing that disguised the device's real curves (similar to the case we saw on early Galaxy SIII units).

Oct

Leak: Alleged Images Of The LG Nexus Show Up On XDA Forums

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Leaks, LG, News, Rumors

Last Updated: October 10th, 2012

We've been hearing rumors about an LG Nexus for a while now. At first, we were skeptical. However, as the evidence piles up, we're becoming increasingly convinced that this rumor is indeed legit.

Now, a set of photos have surfaced over at the XDA forums that appear to seal the deal.

The first thing you'll probably want to check out in the above shots is the About screen. The device is running Android 4.1.2 and is dubbed "mako," which just so happens to be a type of shark, keeping it in line with the naming scheme of all previous Nexus devices.

Oct

More Android 4.2 Rumors Surface: Customization Center, Project Roadrunner, Updated Google Now And Play Store

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Android OS, Leaks, News, Rumors

The rumor mill is going strong with Nexus hearsay now, and Android & Me is currently leading the pack with details about the upcoming version of Android and at least one of the devices that will run it. Thanks to "an inside source" A&M is reporting more details about the "customization center," updates to Google Play and Now, and a new feature called "Project Roadrunner" that we haven't previously heard of.

Before we get into Android 4.2, though, there are some more details about the rumored Nexus program that are worth discussing.

Nexus, Nexuses, Nexi

As you probably already know, rumor has it that there will be multiple Nexus devices this year.

Oct

Image Of The LG Optimus L9 With T-Mobile Branding Shows Up Online

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Leaks, News, Optimus L9, T-Mobile

Hot on the heels of AT&T and Sprint announcing their respective variants of the powerhouse Optimus G, the @EVLeaks Twitter account has posted an image of the Optimus L9 with T-Mobile branding.

For those who may not be familiar with the L9, it's a mid-ranger that was announced back at the end of August:

4.7" IPS display
1GHz dual-core processor
1GB RAM
4GB storage
Android 4.0

Of course, we can't guarantee that the T-Mobile variant will house the same guts, but it's unlikely that they'll change it up too much.

On the software side, the L9 also features a proprietary translation app that LG claims can translate up to 44 different languages using the device's camera.