As the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing entered its third day, forensic specialists with the FBI, the ATF, and local law enforcement continued to review countless amounts photo and video evidence. And while officials asked citizens to help find the suspect and Internet gurus helped make sense of the “bag or backpack” holding the explosives, important details have emerged from the “ends of the Earth” effort to understand the bombs themselves. …

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Sometimes a new Android app is worth the wait. Quora took a long time coming, but its Android-specific perks give it more functionality than its iOS counterpart. It seems the question-and-answer service put some serious thought into its Android app, leveraging Google’s mobile OS to layer-in additional features that will help Quora stand apart. Every bit of added functionality increases engagement, hoping to earn your attention instead of passively waiting around for you to open the app.

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Quora for Android tops iOS version for Q&A on-the-go

Sometimes a new Android app is worth the wait. Quora took a long time coming, but its Android-specific perks give it more functionality than its iOS counterpart. It seems the question-and-answer service put some serious thought into its Android app, leveraging Google’s mobile OS to layer-in additional features that will help Quora stand apart. Every bit of added functionality increases engagement, hoping to earn your attention instead of passively waiting around for you to open the app.

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Quora for Android tops iOS version for Q&A on-the-go

LG’s latest 4.7-inch wunderphone may not have penned in an official release this side of the Atlantic, but that doesn’t mean the Feds aren’t putting it through its paces. A global version of the LG Optimus 4X HD made its way through the FCC test labs recently, revealing a quad-band GSM / EDGE radio with 3G support over AT&T’s 1900 / 850 bands. In other words, feel free to import an unlocked slab when they hit Europe next month. Check out the federal filings yourself at the source link below, or check out our own hands-on coverage right here.

LG Optimus 4X HD stops in at the FCC, flaunts AT&T bands, global support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 20:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve received a boatload of tips that folks who have pre-ordered the EVO 4G LTE at Best Buy are now seeing a new release date of May 23rd. Does this mean Sprint’s flagship handset is getting close to leaving those dreaded customs halls? Here’s HTC’s take on the matter:

HTC is working closely with U.S. Customs to secure approval for shipments of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE. We have not made any announcements about a new launch date and will provide an update on availability as soon as we can do so confidently.

While it’s quite possible Best Buy knows something we don’t, perhaps it’s best to take this new release date with a grain of salt. Let us know what you think in the comments and hit the break for a screenshot of an updated pre-order.

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Best Buy expects EVO 4G LTE to land May 23rd, HTC remains cautious originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 17:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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