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AutoCad for Android set for launch on April 20

The folks over at Autodesk have finally announced the date of April 20 for the launch of the much-anticipated (at least by engineers) Android version of AutoCAD. In addition to the date, Autodesk made sure to point out that AutoCAD for Android will be free and will have all the same features and functionality of the iOS version. . . . → Read More: AutoCad for Android set for launch on April 20

Intel’s first Medfield-based smartphone to be a ZTE?

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It wasn’t that long ago that Intel pulled a Dell , Anand Chandrasekher showing off a fancy new thing then quickly hiding it away out of sight. That was a Medfield-based smartphone, an Atom-powered mobile that the company pledges is built on “the most efficient architecture on the planet.” Whether that’s the case remains to be seen, as we’re still waiting on any sort of details on that mystery phone, but according to Businessweek one question has been answered: the manufacturer . . . → Read More: Intel’s first Medfield-based smartphone to be a ZTE?

Froyo-based LG Thrive becomes AT&T’s first prepaid smartphone, ships April 17th alongside Phoenix

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A G2x they ain’t, but AT&T’s newest duo from LG should certainly satisfy the cravings of less-demanding Android loyalists. Along with every other carrier in the world, Ma Bell has decided to pick up a couple of Optimus One variants , with the LG Thrive being christened as the operator’s first prepaid (GoPhone) smartphone. Aside from a tweak in hue, the postpaid Phoenix is the exact same handset, with both offering a totally familiar 600MHz processor, 3.2-inch (480 x 320) touchpanel, Android 2.2, a 3.2 megapixel camera and unlimited WiFi usage on the entire national AT&T WiFi Hot Spot network . . . → Read More: Froyo-based LG Thrive becomes AT&T’s first prepaid smartphone, ships April 17th alongside Phoenix

HTC Sensation versus Incredible S and Desire S… a family scuffle

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We just so happened to have our review units of HTC’s Incredible S and Desire S on hand during today’s Sensation launch event , so what else to do with them than to throw them in with the new 4.3-incher and shoot some photos? The gallery below should give you a pretty good idea of the physical differences between HTC’s trio of foremost Android devices for the European market. . . . → Read More: HTC Sensation versus Incredible S and Desire S… a family scuffle

Verizon Wireless reminds us it supports international roaming

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Verizon Wireless has taken a beating over the years because its CDMA network is very prohibitive for international travelers. As such, the carrier has released some new resources in an effort to remind subscribers that they’re free to roam the world with their Verizon phones in hand — it might cost an arm, a leg and a few vital organs in some regions, but it can be done. According to the carrier’s new release, there are about 35 countries that use CDMA and have roaming agreements with Verizon . . . → Read More: Verizon Wireless reminds us it supports international roaming

Weeklong giveaway: iGrip PerfektFit Car Charging Dock for HTC Thunderbolt

Heads up, all you HTC . . . → Read More: Weeklong giveaway: iGrip PerfektFit Car Charging Dock for HTC Thunderbolt

Android Quick App: simplePlay

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There’s a definite lack of Windows Phone-themed music players in the Android Market — can’t imagine why — but simplePlay hopes to remedy that. SimplePlay is actually a dual music/podcast player that boasts a clean UI, innovative navigation system, and some slick, eye-catching effects . . . → Read More: Android Quick App: simplePlay

CyanogenMod 7 released as a finalized build

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CyanogenMod 7 has reached the final version, after having gone through the alpha/beta/release candidate phases, and uploads are in process. . . . → Read More: CyanogenMod 7 released as a finalized build

New Symbian UI stars in pulled promo vid, takes Three UK for a dizzying spin

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Something’s going on in Espoo, and YouTube just gave us a very good idea of what it might be — with only two days remaining before Nokia’s London announcement , a new Symbian UI is popping up in promotional videos alongside the sleek X7 and stylish E6 . Unfortunately, all three such videos are listed as private now, but we managed to nab one right before it got canned, demoing an improved Symbian with smooth scrolling that follows one’s finger, a browser purportedly three times faster and a portrait QWERTY keyboard — yes — all courtesy of a Three UK representative . . . → Read More: New Symbian UI stars in pulled promo vid, takes Three UK for a dizzying spin

Editorial: Sometimes, root isn’t the answer

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I do what I do here at Android Central for a few different reasons, but the biggest is because I am an Android geek. . . . → Read More: Editorial: Sometimes, root isn’t the answer

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