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It looks like Google has once again decided to start selling devices directly to consumers. In a surprise move, Google has added a new “Device” section to its Google Play Store and begun offering unlocked, contract-free, GSM/HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus devices for the low price of $399.99. The GSM version will work on more than 200 GSM providers worldwide, including AT&T and T-Mobile here in the U.S.


Everyone wants to know if their device will be getting some Ice Cream Sandwich love and even though most manufacturers have already outlined their plans for updates, Samsung has gone one step further by putting together a new FAQ section. This new FAQ gives users a carrier-to-carrier breakdown of which devices will receive Android 4.0 — all of which have been confirmed. If you own a Samsung device and are curious to know if it’ll be getting Android 4.0, check out the lists below and then start holding your breath.


The term iSheep has been around for quite some time to describe those who purchase Apple products for no other reason than the fact that they’re Apple products and to denote that they all look the same. While I believe every facet of life has its “sheep,” Samsung makes an obvious reference to these iSheep in its latest Samsung Unpacked teaser video where they use sheep to depict “everyone else.”


Verizon’s next DROID device made a brief appearance on DroidDoes.com this morning. The DROID Incredible 4G LTE exposed itself with a full list of specs and questionable pricing. The next device to wear the DROID branding will feature:


Yesterday saw quite a few device launches, but for Sprint customers, only two really mattered. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the LG Viper 4G LTE made their debut on Sprint yesterday and while the Viper is a quality device at $100 less than the Galaxy Nexus, it was the Nexus and its Ice Cream Sandwich that had Sprint customers clamoring.

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