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FIX: Apple TV Dropping Home Sharing from Windows PC

I have been having an issue with my Apple TV (iOS version) where every 45-60 minutes Home Sharing will just stop. The only solution was to restart iTunes on my Windows PC and it would work. This is obviously not an ideal solution. I scoured the internet for reasons and fixes and found nothing that helped, until yesterday.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus – Android Refined

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus continues the trend of the Nexus lineup by showing the best of what Android has to offer with each launch, each time corresponding to the launch of a new version of Android. The Galaxy Nexus is the flagship device of Google to demonstrate their most recent Android version yet, 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. While it might not be perfection, it shows that Android has the ability to go head on with the best in terms of a beautiful UI and consistency. I have been testing the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon for a few weeks now and will provide a quick review of the device.

Why the Galaxy Nexus can’t Replace my iPhone 4S

There are a lot of thoughts rolling through my mind on all what to say in this post, hopefully I can get them out like I want. First, let me preface this whole thing with a little info about my history in mobile for those who don’t know. I love tech and trying out new operating systems. I use a lot of the main platforms frequently and have switched back and forth several times. I am currently an iPhone 4S full time user, I love Windows Phone, and like Android also. I have been using Android since it’s launch on the G1, and have used every version to date, along with multiple skinned devices. I have been called an Apple Fanboy before, I personally do not label myself that because I am honest about the products that work best for me. They just happen to be mostly Apple. If that labels me a Fanboy, then so be it.

Okay, now that you know where I am coming from, let’s talk about the Galaxy Nexus. I was really hesitant to buy the Nexus to try, knowing how hard it would be to replace my iPhone. I waited a couple of days after the release and could not pass it up any longer. I needed to get the phone and use it extensively, day in and day out. I wanted to experience Ice Cream Sandwich on Google’s flagship phone, especially since I have owned the past two Nexus phones.

Samsung reconsidering ICS Update Option for Galaxy S and Tab

Samsung announced just a couple of days ago that it would not be updating it’s older Galaxy S and Tab products for the lack of the bigger OS Ice Cream Sandwich and Touch Wiz. After they announced this, the well informed tech world was quite upset. Samsung said the devices have limited storage for the new operating system update and to incorporate Touch Wiz on these devices would be pushing it.

After the backlash, Samsung has not completely confirmed, but they did say that they will re-evaluate their options on getting Ice Cream Sandwich on the devices. They could possibly go the Vanilla route to save on some space leaving out Touch Wiz. As far as we are concerned, they could leave the Touch Wiz garbage off of every Android phone they make, and just keep it to stock Ice Cream Sandwich.

(via Android Community)

Verizon Google Galaxy Nexus Gets Official Tomorrow

Well it is finally here, for everyone who has been waiting on the long drama of the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus release. Verizon, officially announced the phone will be available tomorrow morning in stores, and online sales will start at 1AM EST. So stay up late, or hit up a local Verizon first thing in the morning to grab one.

Galaxy Nexus will be $299 with a 2 year contract, and full retail comes in at a whopping $649. This will start the first phone with Ice Cream Sandwich in the states and hopefully there will be updates coming soon. Let us know what you think if you pick one up tomorrow.