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A Philadelphia newspaper publisher is trying to steer more people to its online editions by offering a $99 Android-based tablet with a two-year subscription.

The Philadelphia Media Network, which is publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly.com, launched its promotion today, kicking in 5,000 Arnova 10 G2 tablets on a first-come, first-served basis to people who open up digital subscriptions to both of its newspapers.

Those who sign up for a two-year $9.99-per-month subscription can scoop up the tablet for $99, while those who opt for a one-year subscription at a cost of $12.… Read more

The T-Mobile G2X is currently temporarily out of stock via the online store, leading many people to speculate that the carrier has taken the phone off shelves to work on a few bugs such as random resets. While we haven't experienced these problems with our review units, we have heard a few comments from readers who have.

Yesterday we received this comment from T-Mobile, stating that the phone is out of stock due to inventory issues:

"The T-Mobile G2x with Google has been a highly popular device with both customers and employees since its launch last month, and … Read more

If you've ever wanted to take a screenshot on your Android phone, you know that it's no easy task. You usually have to root the phone or install the SDK, which is just way too much of a hassle for something as simple as a screenshot.

Curiously, it's a whole different story with the T-Mobile G2x. Even though the G2x has native Android 2.2 on it, LG must've done something so that you can take screenshots easily. All you have to do is press the Home button and the Power/Screen lock button simultaneously to take a screenshot, just as you would on the iPhone. The image will then appear in the Gallery app. According to reports we've read online, this should be the case with the Optimus 2X in Europe as well.

While not really a groundbreaking feature, we think this is yet another reason to love the G2x, and we hope that the imminent Gingerbread update won't remove it.

Thanks to AndroidFTW for the tip!… Read more

According to a few tweeted replies from T-Mobile, the T-Mobile G2X will soon get the coveted Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS update. One reply said that it will be "coming soon," and another said that it'll "be here sooner than you'd expect." Of course, this could be anything from a few days to a few weeks, depending on how you interpret the word "soon." But nevertheless, we believe T-Mobile when it says it has been testing the G2X with Gingerbread prior to the launch, and hope to see this update any day … Read more

The BlackBerry PlayBook finally arrives at CNET for review and Dialed In picks it apart to see what makes it tick. Sure, we're grumpy about a few things (like AT&T fudging on the BlackBerry Bridge app), but we did like the new tablet's browser. We also go 3D with the LG Slate, Nicole talks of her love for the LG G2x, and Sprint's CEO introduces a new eco-friendly phone while also complaining about AT&T. Bonnie was off on assignment so we didn't spend our usual 20 minutes piping her in from New … Read more

When LG first announced the T-Mobile G2X at CTIA this year, we were absolutely excited that the U.S. would finally get its own version of the LG Optimus 2X, which was the first dual-core processor smartphone at the time it was announced. Of course, with the Motorola Atrix 4G and the upcoming Droid Bionic, the G2X won't be the only dual-core phone on the block. But with plenty of multimedia features, HSPA+ support, and a clean Android interface, the G2X still manages to come out on top as one of the best Android phones we've seen this year.

Before we get into its insides, we have to note how handsome this phone is. It's sleek, with gunmetal gray accents, and a soft matte finish on the back. Weighing at around 5 ounces, it has a decidedly solid feel in the hand that tells you this is a premium handset. The 4-inch WVGA IPS LCD display is crisp, colorful, and stunning against the glossy black surface. The blacks are not quite as deep as that on a Super AMOLED or qHD display, but we still thought it was great for watching HD video and playing games.

And for those tasks, you'll appreciate the dual-core processor.… Read more

As soon as we posted that the T-Mobile G2X was launching today, we got our very own G2X in the mail. Indeed, we've had it in our hands for only a few minutes so far, but it's starting to make a good impression already.

The 4-inch display is quite the stunner at first glance, and the dual-core processor speed is immediately evident even when scrolling through menus and launching apps. We've yet to really put it through its paces, but so far so good.

We'll have a full review for you guys on Monday. What would … Read more

As we reported last week, the T-Mobile G2X is available starting today. You can buy it online for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate ($499.99 without contract). If you'd rather get it in store, you'll have to wait until April 20.

The G2X won our best of CTIA accolades for a number of factors. They include its 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor, a lovely 4-inch display, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera, and compatibility with T-Mobile's HSPA+ "4G" network. It also has 8GB of … Read more

T-Mobile announced today via Twitter that the T-Mobile G2X (aka, the LG Optimus 2X) will be available online starting April 15 and in stores on April 20 for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate ($499.99 without contract).

For the price, you get an Android 2.2 device with a 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor, a gorgeous 4-inch WVGA display, an 8-megapixel camera, and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera. It's also 4G-capable (up to 14.4Mbps) and comes with 8GB of internal memory, an HDMI port, and 1080p playback and recording capabilities. … Read more