Digital Trends - So you’ve heard of Verizon’s new 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) network, and you want in. Maybe you’re a Verizon customer and your contract has run out, or maybe you’re planning to switch to Verizon from another carrier. Bottom line: you want a 4G smartphone and you don’t know which one to pick. We’re here to help.

Digital Trends - While the computing manufacturers and NGOs continue searching for ways to bring connectivity to the developing world, mobile phones have had little problem penetrating the market. Cell towers and phone have made their way to some of the most remote regions of the globe. However, one of the problems is that many callers borrow phones and therefore never have a discernable identity.

NewsFactor - Sprint Nextel is poised to launch a new Android-based 4G smartphone from Samsung Electronics that will feature a post-rebate price of less than $100 for customers activating one of the wireless carrier's Everything Data plans. The Samsung Conquer 4G, which runs Android 2.3, Gingerbread, is slated to go on sale Aug. 21.

Digital Trends - Number-three mobile operator Sprint has announced it will be offering the Samsung Conquer 4G starting August 21, and Android-powered smartphone that will mark Sprint’s 25th WiMax 4G-capable device. However the Conquer will bear another important distinction: it will be the company’s 4G smartphone to launch with a price under $100.

Digital Trends - Clearwire, the company that provides Sprint’s wireless network, has been hurting. The company just posted a $168.7 million dollar loss in the second quarter, which is just a bit worse than last year’s $125.9 million loss in the same period. To be fair, revenue more than doubled year-over-year, and Clearwire has been spending a ton of money expanding its network. But it begs the question: With LightSquared now offering its own 4G network to Sprint, who does Sprint go with?

Digital Trends - Pointing out the differences between Android and iPhone users has become the oldest joke in the book. iPhone users are Steve Job-worshipping, tech-challenged, consumption-driven, hipster fanboys. Android owners are nerdy, defensive, inferiority-complex, geeks. And don’t even get us started on BlackBerry users.

Digital Trends - We just heard the news that Android has a stranglehold on the US Smartphone market, and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon. In a leaked screenshot of Verizon’s roadmap for the next few months, we see two trends emerging: There are several Android devices coming out, and a large amount of LTE devices as well. There is even a mystery Samsung tablet showing up on the list.

Appolicious - There have been several reports over the past few weeks delineating the differences between Android, iOS, smartphones, tablets, manufacturers and platforms. Android’s dominance is sometimes a matter of perspective, or geography. A new report from Jumptap outlines the differences between Android and iOS on either side of the Mason-Dixon line, with the south leaning towards Android, while the north, New England, the Midwest and California heavier iOS users. ...

Appolicious - Just in time for the weekend, use DSLR Controller to forge a special relationship between your Android and your Canon digital camera. Put the kids to bed early with The Going to Bed Book, or practice your survival skills with Agent (Shoot the Targets).

Appolicious - Cloud storage and access is fast becoming a priority for mobile app developers and consumers alike. Android devices have become the perfect portals to access all the stuff we keep across devices, with Seagate’s newest Android app dedicated to cloud content delivery. Big brands like Capital One and Nissan are also leveraging the cloud to deliver mobile banking and car management directly from your Android.

Digital Trends - Google’s Android mobile operating system continued to gain users during April, May, and June, jumping from 34.7 percent market share in March of this year to 40.1 percent at the end of June, according to a survey of 30,000 mobile subscribers by comScore. This makes Android the most popular OS in the United States.

Appolicious - Dictionary apps are a bit of a crap shoot. They either fall in the category of “the most expensive apps you've ever seen” or cheaper ones that usually aren't very high quality. Merriam Webster's free app for Android is both a respectable and reliable solution to your dictionary app problem.

Appolicious - Are you suffering through the heat wave baking the US? Take a little time out of mind to explore some great flicks (IMDb), do a little bargain hunting (Google Shopper), or engage in America’s new favorite pastime (Zombieville USA).

Digital Trends - Yesterday, Google announced that a redesigned Android Market with new services will soon be available for all Android 2.2+ phones. Integrating its Google eBooks app and its new YouTube Movies service, the new Market will allow users to buy books and rent movies (U.S. only) directly from its storefront. Both of these services will allow you to pick up where you left off on your PC or any other compatible device. Some of you may already have the new version, which now looks much more similar to Google’s Android Market Website and many of its other post-Google+ designs.

PC Magazine - T-Mobile is the first of the four U.S. carriers to debut a caller ID feature for mobile phones.

PC Magazine - Amazon on Wednesday announced a cheaper 3G version of its ad-supported Kindle featuring wireless access from AT&T.

Digital Trends - In the latest study completed by Retrevo, 34 percent of iPhone owners are under the impression that the iPhone 4 and older Apple models are compatible with 4G service. It’s possible this confusion is attributed to the name of the iPhone 4. In addition, 24 percent of Blackberry owners are of the same mindset despite a lack of a 4G alternative from RIM. 29 percent of Android owners also thought they had a 4G smartphone already, a possibility that’s likely true due to the quicker roll-out of 4G-compatible models like the Motorola Atrix 4G or the HTC Sensation 4G.

Yahoo! News - If you've just ditched physical keyboards and purchased your first full touchscreen smartphone, it can be hard to imagine your fingers flying over the keys with the alacrity of a seasoned touch typist. Happily, Android is all about options — …