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Samsung Conquer 4G redefines the entry level Android smartphone, drops TouchWizThere’s nothing we love more than a vanilla build of Android, especially when it’s Android Gingerbread. Samsung has quietly announced ‘Conquer 4G’, its new entry level Android smartphone destined for a US release on Sprint’s 4G WiMax network.

When you hear entry level and Android used in the same sentence, the last thing you’d expect to hear is a 1 GHz processor. Surprisingly that’s exactly what’s inside the Conquer 4G, along with a 3.5-inch HVGA resolution touchscreen, 3.2-megapixel camera, 1.3-megapixel front facing camera and Tri-band CDMA support.

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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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Motorola Photon 4G: world’s first Tegra 2, WiMax-enabled international Android smartphoneThe Motorola Atrix has a new friend, the Photon 4G. Destined for a release in the U.S. on Sprint’s WiMax network, this Tegra 2-powered smartphone runs Android 2.3 and packs the Tegra 2 punch of its fellow super phones.

What separates the Photon 4G from the pack is that it’s an international phone, ready to play nice on GSM networks worldwide while at the same time WiMax friendly for the states. With a kickstand like the EVO 4G and the latest build of Android Gingerbread, say hello to the new heavyweight contender.

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Motorola Xoom headed to Sprint, 4G support nowhere to be foundReady for the tablet curveball of the week? How about a Motorola Xoom WiFi-only tablet headed to first 4G carrier in the US. This is exactly the way the cards have been dealt by Sprint/Nextel, announcing via press release this afternoon they’d be adding Motorola’s first tablet to their portfolio sans 4G connectivity.

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Life is 10 times better with 4G LTE than WiMaxIn the states we are in the early stages of a nationwide 4G LTE deployment by two major carriers: At&t and Verizon Wireless. A similar roll out is being planned for Europe, but you’re probably asking yourself what’s so great about LTE? To answer that question let’s take a look at the results of over 1000 independent speed tests conducted in New York City.

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LTE to dominate WiMax in 4G race by 2014The end is near for WiMax in the 4G race. Well, not exactly, but according to new IHS iSuppli research, worldwide LTE subscribers will increase rapidly over the next two years, surpassing WiMax subscribers in 2012. Ready to see the 2014 forecast?

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HTC EVO Shift 4G: more photos, details emergeA little over a week ago we introduced you to the HTC EVO Shift 4G, the CDMA-variant of the HTC Desire Z. Today we are back with some new photos of the device and the latest details on what type of hardware this bad boy might be packing.

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Pioneer streams home media to your carPioneer‘s got a brand new way to tempt your eyes from the road while driving: a PMP for your dashboard that plays back content from your home server while you drive! Read on to see a video of it in action.

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