Where Are They Now? Google I/O 2012 Edition.

On the eve of Google I/O 2013, let’s take a look back at what the company has accomplished (or not) since last year’s conference.
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Asus PadFone Infinity Brings Better Screen, Faster Processor and High Price Tag

It’s a smartphone. It’s a tablet. It’s both! It’s also crazy expensive.
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News Byte

Verizon Brings Jelly Bean, World Roaming to Samsung Galaxy S III

Verizon announced today that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is headed to the Samsung Galaxy S III starting tomorrow. The carrier will push the update wirelessly to customers in batches, but if you can’t wait, you’ll also be able to download it manually within the next week. Along with the new features of Jelly Bean, the software adds world roaming capabilities, camera enhancements and support for the ISIS mobile payment system.

Google’s Latest Nexus Tablet a Hit, but Not a Perfect 10

Google’s Nexus 10 is a great Android tablet, but there’s one thing holding it back from overtaking the iPad.
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Motorola Takes Smartphone Battery Life to the Max

Sick of always having to charge your phone? Meet the Energizer Bunny of smartphones.
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Samsung Announces Mini-Me Version of Galaxy S III

A smaller version of the Samsung Galaxy S III is on its way, but it may not be what you were expecting.
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Samsung Galaxy Note II Headed to the U.S. Mid-November

Just in time for the holidays.
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Archos Unveils 101 XS Tablet With Keyboard Dock

Archos’ new Android tablets come with a twist.
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Google Nexus 7, Nexus Q First Impressions

We go hands-on with the Google Nexus 7 tablet and the oddball Nexus Q.
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Google Spills the Beans on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

A sugary treat arrives at Google’s campus, tipping off the next version of Android.
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