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IDC: Smartphone shipments eclipse feature phones for first time
Smartphones accounted for more than half of all mobile phones shipped during the first quarter of 2013, eclipsing feature phone shipments for the first time ever, research firm IDC reports.
AT&T boosts LG Optimus G to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, adds Isis support
AT&T Mobility is rolling out Google's Android 4.1 Jelly Bean mobile operating system update to the LG Optimus G smartphone. Subscribers may upgrade the device over-the-air by pulling down the notification panel, selecting Settings> General> About Phone> Software Update> Update Now and following the prompts.
LG hints at webOS smartphones, says UI trumps Android
Despite earlier reports to the contrary, LG Electronics said it may consider leveraging its newly-acquired webOS operating system to power smartphones and other connected devices.
LG acquires HP's webOS to power smart TVs
LG Electronics is acquiring the webOS mobile operating system from Hewlett-Packard, stating it will resurrect the platform to power smart TVs, not smartphones. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Google's Android 4.2 revamp adds panoramic camera, gesture typing
Google released version 4.2 of its Android mobile operating system, which integrates a host of new features as well as a smoother, more responsive user experience.
Google cancels Android launch event due to Hurricane Sandy
With Hurricane Sandy closing in on the East Coast, Google has canceled a New York City media event expected to showcase the latest iteration of its Android mobile operating system.
Report: Google's Android 4.2 shipping Oct. 30 via LG Nexus 4
Google will begin shipping the newest iteration of its Android mobile operating system via LG Electronics' new Nexus 4 smartphone, slated to arrive at retail Oct. 30.
Rumor Mill: Google unveiling Android 4.2 at Oct. 29 event
Google will unveil the next iteration of its Android mobile operating system at an Oct. 29 event that also will spotlight two new devices, The Next Web reports.
Verizon expands Android Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade rollout
Verizon Wireless is updating the Motorola Droid Bionic to run Google's Android 4.0, a.k.a. Ice Cream Sandwich. The operator also pledged to upgrade the LG Lucid.
LG vows Android Jelly Bean upgrades for some Optimus smartphones
LG Electronics announced plans to update a number of devices in its Optimus smartphone line to run Google's Android 4.1, a.k.a. Jelly Bean.
