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Motorola Xoom 2 spotted in Verizon Wireless video ad?A video released by Verizon Wireless yesterday shows off what looks to be the successor to the Motorola Xoom, the Xoom 2. The tablet in question lacks the trademark Motorola M branding and uses a different camera than the current Xoom. Is this the quadcore Kal-el (Tegra 3) Xoom 2 currently in development?

There’s nothing like a tablet mystery to close out the work week. Moments after releasing the video on YouTube, Verizon quickly turned the video private, only adding fuel to the speculation that this is the Motorola Xoom 2.

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4G LTE: Does it really live up to the hype?Long term evolution. The term akin to the biggest marketing play of 2011, “4G”. As a fourth generation wireless technology, LTE promises unparalleled speeds in both uplink and downlink, thereby transforming our smartphones into truly portable broadband connections. Theoretical speeds aside, we’re on a quest to find out if LTE delivers the goods.

In the US, Verizon Wireless has created the only nationwide 4G LTE network. T-Mobile USA and AT&T are planning a similar roll out, but for the time being rely on HSPA+ as their 4G technology. Meanwhile Sprint’s 4G WiMax network was the first on the scene.

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LG Revolution spreads its wings May 26 on Verizon WirelessJoining the HTC Thunderbolt and Droid Charge as the third 4G LTE Android smartphone to grace the Verizon’s line up will be the LG Revolution, tomorrow May 26. Priced at $249 (£154) on 2-year contract, the Revolution runs Android 2.2 Froyo and features a Super AMOLED Plus display like our current favorite, the Samsung Galaxy S 2.

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iPhone 4 in 64GB capacity inbound: better late than never?The white iPhone 4 had its fair share of setbacks leading to its 10-month delay. Today, fresh news has surfaced supporting previous claims the iPhone 4 would be offered in a 64 GB capacity. This is not our first dance with the 64 GB iPhone 4, in fact we’ve seen the device handled and photographed once or twice before. Is this the latest sign the iPhone 5 (4S) will be delayed until late 2011 or early 2012?

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Motorola Droid 3 joins Droid X2 as latest LTE-less handset for VZWUnconfirmed reports are rolling in this afternoon revealing details surrounding the third generation Motorola Droid (Milestone), the Droid 3. Sporting a 4-inch qHD display like its older brother, the Motorola Atrix, the Droid 3 packs an impressive feature set with one notable omission – LTE 4G support. Will the upcoming Droid 3 follow in the footsteps of the Droid X 2 and HTC Incredible 2 before it?

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The end of an unlimited era: Verizon Wireless moves to tiered data plans this summerThe days of downloading at will on the Verizon Wireless network are numbered. Like most of the world, the U.S. market is gradually transitioning to tiered data, a move which carriers hope clears the pipe for a better overall user experience and at the same time increases profits. We’ve known since last year the Verizon $30 unlimited data plan would expire this Summer, but now for the first time the carrier has hinted at what the future may hold.

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Xperia Play US release date outed, Sony details PSN apology packageTwo fine bits of Sony news this morning. First, the Xperia Play has been given a due date, bound for a US launch compliments of Verizon Wireless on May 26. Second, we have details on the PlayStation Network outage apology — ready to find out what free goodies Sony’s bringing to the dinner table?

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Droid X2 lands May 26, packs continuous autofocus and Android 2.3 GingerbreadThe once rumored Motorola Droid X2 has had its fair share of leaked images and product literature spread across the Internet. Today we have the official Verizon Wireless launch package, complete with the full specifications and most importantly the U.S. launch date — May 26. Get ready for a double dose of Droid X, pre-orders begin May 19.

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