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[Update: No need to wait for an email, you can go get your dongle now. Simply follow the instructions laid out here: ASUS]

When we told you ASUS would be providing its Transformer Prime customers with an add-on dongle to improve GPS, we had no idea they’d be turning it into the Hunchback of Transformer Prime. ASUS must be fans of Crocodile Dundee: “That’s not a dongle, that’s a dongle!” Okay, that’s enough analogies for now, you can see for yourself that this thing is quite the add-on. The good news is it improves GPS significantly, but then again, so would a GPS IIF satellite (okay, this time I’m done — for real).


After a lengthy wait, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is finally available for pre-order on Sprint. It’s slated for an April 22 launch, and while it’s the second LTE phone announced to launch on the 22nd, Sprint’s LTE network remains MIA. We’re assuming Sprint’s failure to get LTE up and running is the reason behind the long wait for the Galaxy Nexus, but at this point, I can’t see why anyone would pick this up at the current price Sprint is offering.


After a barrage of rumors and fake images, we’re finally going to get some real facts about the Galaxy S III (that is if that’s the “Next Galaxy”). Samsung has begun sending out press invites to a “Samsung Unpacked” event in London on May 3rd where they will be unveiling the “Next Galaxy.” It’s safe to assume this will be the Samsung Galaxy S III, which means we’re less than a month away from finally seeing this unicorn in the wild.


Boeing has announced plans to manufacture secure Android devices for U.S. government defense and security markets and you can bet your tax paying dollars these handsets will put carrier pricing to shame. Roger Krone, president of Boeing Network and Space Systems, was quoted as saying that Beoing was aiming to launch the device in late 2012, at a lower price than competitors who sell secure phones for as much as $20,000. Yep, you read that right, our government is paying upwards of $20,000 for a secure phone (talk about an expensive incognito mode).


Vodafone and Samsung have finally made Ice Cream Sandwich available to Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S II users. Starting today, users will be able to update to Android 4.0.3 via Samsung’s Kies software. For those who can’t be bothered with Kies, you’ll have to wait another few days before Vodafone begins pushing the update OTA.

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