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    Google pauses Android 4.0 upgrade for Nexus S

    INTERNET SEARCH GIANT Google has put the rollout of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) on hold for some users. Various Nexus S owners have reported being able to download the update but unable to go on to install it afterwards. Google pauses Android 4.0 upgrade for Nexus S - The Inquirer
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    Do you use Bookmark Sort & Backup by happydroid?

    For those of you using Bookmark S&B, does it interact with the stock browser on the Captivate? In other words, if I import bookmarks into Bookmark Sort & Backup will I see those bookmarks in the stock browser bookmarks tab? I
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    Text Viewer Shortcut?

    Android has a built in basic text viewer (like notepad in Windows) and a non-browser HTML viewer. I discovered them when browsing files on the phone. Is there a way to get a shortcut to these programs? Thanks. Joe Samsung Captivate with non-rooted Gingerbread 2.3.5.
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    Verizon to take on Netflix with Web service

    Verizon to take on Netflix 12/06/2011 REUTERS - Verizon Communications Inc plans to launch a standalone service allowing customers to stream movies and television shows over the Web, in a fresh challenge to Netflix Inc and the traditional cable TV business, according to several people...
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    VW & The Cable Cos

    http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7B111120111202?irpc=932
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    Politics, Protests, Poor Economy - Finally Some Good News

    Burger King launches thicker fries amid competition Burger King launches thicker fries amid competition | Reuters Burger King Corp, the second largest hamburger chain, has changed its french fry recipe for the first time since 1998 as competition from upstarts and traditional fast-food...
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    Browser Wars

    When I first started using an Android phone, I was surprised to see the multiple web browser apps available. Below is a list of popular mobile web browsers. Each one claims to be the fastest. What's your take? Is one better than the other? Are some better at certain tasks that others...
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    White Galaxy S for Christmas

    I tryed searching the message board for this and the search feature failed. Probably my ancient browser here at work. This is a little old, but some folks may be getting a white Christmas... T-Mobile to launch white Samsung Galaxy S2 hopefully in time for a white Christmas | Ubergizmo In the...
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    Hello Android Forums!

    A few weeks back I received my Samsung Galaxy S (no, not the II) from AT&T. One for me; one for my wife. Since then I manually updated mine to Gingerbread 2.3.5. The phone is not rooted and I do not plan to root. I like working with phone wallpaper and ringtones. When I get the chance, I