LG Optimus 2X to get Ice Cream Sandwich update

LG has confirmed that its Optimus 2X smartphone is expected to get the Ice Cream Sandwich updated which is Google Android version 4.

"LG is currently in the process of planning the ICS OS update for the LG Optimus 2X as well as other LG high-end smartphones," the company said in a note on its Facebook page. "Detailed information on the ICS OS update schedule for specific models will be announced, once the ICS OS is publicly released by Google. Please stay tuned for more updates from LG."

Owners of current Android devices are wondering whether they will be able to get official updates for theri devices but this depends on Google, the specific manufacturers as well as, in some cases, the carriers. 

Google launches online bookstore for Canada

Google has just launched eBooks for Canada  at http://books.google.ca/ebooks. The Google eBooks platform is designed to be open and in the cloud, meaning users can pick up on their eBook wherever they last left off on virtually any device: PCs and netbooks; Android and Apple tablets and smartphones; and compatible eReaders, like the Kobo, Reader™ from Sony, and Barnes & Noble Nook.

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Video: Gmail's new look previewed

Google's gMail is undergoing a facelift, look at the new features and functionalities in the next version.

Adobe Acquires Auditude to Capitalize on Exploding Video Advertising Opportunity

Adobe today announced that it has acquired privately held Auditude Inc., a leader in video ad management and monetization technologies for premium publishers and media companies. Through the acquisition of Auditude, Adobe® is now uniquely positioned to provide an end-to-end video offering, seamlessly connecting authoring, publishing, monetization and optimization with the goal of helping customers build long-term businesses through the delivery of quality video content and superior viewing experience across all IP-enabled devices.

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