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In case you forgot or were unaware, today is the day Google discontinues its prepaid cards. Before Google Wallet supported credit and debit cards, the Google prepaid card was the only way to add funds for many people. Now that the majority of cards are accepted, Google is doing away with the prepaid cards. However, there may be many of you who still have a remaining balance (especially that free credit balance). Google doesn’t want you to lose out on those funds so it’s allowing users to request a refund online.

It’s no secret that Verizon hates stock Android. If you need proof, just look at their marketing. How many Verizon advertisements or commercials have you seen for the Galaxy Nexus? Exactly. Verizon doesn’t want its customers to be happy. Why would Verizon want its customers buying a device with a stock experience, quick updates and no bloatware? On the other hand, you’ll see an onslaught of advertisements, commercials, etc. for the DROID RAZR line — a device that has over 20 pre-installed bloatware applications (for your convenience of course).

What do you guys think? Can we safely say a 32GB Nexus 7 will be arriving soon? This bad boy has popped up on so many inventory lists that I’m almost going to guarantee it… nay, I am going to guarantee it! The most recent sighting comes from a reader over at Android Police who sent in a screenshot of a Staple Advantage listing showing the 32GB Nexus 7 with an estimated arrival date as early as October 18!

One of the most requested features of the Google+ apps has been support for Pages. Users have been dying for the ability to manage their Pages from within the mobile app. Thankfully, Google listened, and has finally pushed an update to the Android app to allow for Page support. But before you go saying Hallelujah, they didn’t exactly implement it in the best possible way. It’s actually a bit annoying, especially if you use Google’s 2-step verification.

We’ve already determined that Apple is just a jealous little child, but I’m getting quite tired of the whole “Slide To Unlock” patent crap. It’s a ridiculous patent, and one that only gets worse with each new version granted. Rather than sit here and argue why Android should be able to use similar methods, I ask: “Why the hell do we even need it?”

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