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Sony reneges on an Ice Cream Sandwich promise

Just a week after Motorola delivered some unfortunate Android upgrade news, Sony is stepping up to the plate with a disappointing decision of its own.

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Google wins again vs. Oracle: No patent probs.

In the case of Oracle v Google, the latter has prevailed -- at least, as far as the jury is concerned. There was no Java patent infringement in Android, said the men and women who performed the service. Now we wait to find out if APIs are even copyrightable at all. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers go back for second-helpings of popcorn.

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The Google I/O Countdown Contest: Win a free Toshiba Excite 10 tablet!

Google's I/O developers' conference is right around the corner -- and we're celebrating by giving away tons of free Android stuff. Are you ready to win?

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Motorola updates its Android 4.0 upgrade plan -- and it isn't all good news

After months of silence and inactivity, Motorola is finally speaking up about its Android 4.0 upgrade plan and what's going on with its devices.

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Mobile malware madness: Favorite target? Android. Here's 3 free security apps

F-Secure warned mobile malware targeting Android had a 'staggering' increase. GFI spotted a Twitter scam spreading a rogue antivirus aimed at Android but using a Kaspersky logo if installed. Sophos released a free mobile security beta app for Android. Whether you use Lookout, Avast or another freebie, you better lock and load to protect your Android before you become a victim and a stat.

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Google's grand Android plan: Finally, it all makes sense

Android may be on the brink of its biggest change yet -- a shift that could redefine the platform and send waves through the entire mobile market.

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HTC Evo 4G LTE: To buy or not to buy?

HTC's Evo 4G LTE is a good phone with significant shortcomings -- so what's a smartphone shopper to do?

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Sprint's HTC Evo 4G LTE: First impressions

Sprint's HTC Evo 4G LTE is about to make a major splash in the Android ocean. Here are some initial hands-on impressions of the impressive new device.

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Sprint: Android 4.0 hitting HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO Design 4G in June

Got an HTC EVO 3D or HTC EVO Design 4G? Good news: You'll be getting the Android 4.0 upgrade next month, according to Sprint.

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Why AT&T's CEO is flat-out wrong about Android

AT&T's CEO has a habit of getting himself in hot water when he talks about his company's network, and with his latest remarks about Android, he's managed to make himself look like a fool yet again.

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Oracle v Google: Jury verdict inconclusive

The Jury is back with its crucial verdict on whether Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) infringed Oracle's (NASDAQ:ORCL) copyright. But it's unclear whether it's a usable decision, leaving the software-development world in a proper pickle. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers break out the Magic 8-Ball.

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Windows Phone has 2% or less U.S. market share, say two reports

Windows Phone continues to struggle to make inroads into the smartphone market, with two well-known research firms finding that it had 2% or less U.S. market share in the first quarter of the year.

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Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) vs. iPhone (4S): Review roundup [u]

[Updated x2 with more opinion: has Samsung caught Apple napping? Or will the iPhone 5 release date bring a better shiny that Samsung can muster?] How does the Samsung Galaxy S III (S3, if you must) stack up, vs. the Apple iPhone 4S? It's time for one of Richi's roundups of reviews from around the Web. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers compare, contrast, and castigate.

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Samsung Galaxy S III: The complete FAQ

Samsung's Galaxy S III is finally in front of us. So what's the new Galaxy all about, and when can you get your hands on it? Here are answers to all of your burning questions.

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Watch Samsung's Galaxy S III event live

Samsung's Galaxy S III event takes place today in London. Here's how you can watch the whole thing live.

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