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We do know that AT&T will be offering the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Lumia 820 to the masses in due time, in conjunction with the release of the Windows Phone 8 platform, but before that is to happen, both handsets will still need to gain a collective nod of approval from the folks over at the FCC. It is nice to see that both brothers in arms have picked up approvals for the GSM versions, which means those rocking to AT&T as well as Canadian carriers will soon be able to hold one of these puppies in their hands.

It is rather interesting to note that the RM-820 model number is listed on the Lumia 920, as the distinctive curved form factor gives the game away, carrying with it 700MHz LTE in AT&T’s range as well as AWS-based LTE for both AT&T as well as its Canadian counterpart. As for the Lumia 820, it is identified as the RM-824. Now to just wait for Microsoft’s event that is happening later this October 29th where more, if not all, will be revealed.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Nokia Lumia LTE phones headed to AT&T?, Nokia Lumia 800 LTE version coming to the US?,

While we have absolutely no idea just what Google wants to call Android 4.2 (can you think of any dessert that starts with the letter “K”?), we do know one thing for sure – the next Android update will be Android 4.2 instead of making the jump over to Android 5.0. The thing is, folks over at Android Police managed to obtain an Android 4.2 ROM for themselves, and sharing some of the new changes that are in line would be a spanking new “Quick Settings” interface.

Needless to say, what you see above is far from the finished article, where an actual file from the Android 4.2 dump shows the above, which functions as a placeholder graphic for the moment, at least until the code is complete. A dual-downward-swipe gesture will allow one to access the Quick Settings interface. Chances are, this would mean a far easier way to access Wi-Fi, airplane mode, and the other device settings which are present in select Android user interfaces. We do look forward to an Android 4.2 release.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S, Samsung UK confirms Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3,

MetrosPCS shareholders have filed a lawsuit to block a merger with T-Mobile USA, claiming that the MetroPCS board is “serving its own financial interests.” The lawsuit is against T-Mobile and its parent company Deutsche Telekom in addition to MetroPCS’ board of directors and CEO. According to the current deal in place, the shareholders will receive $1.5 billion cash and a 26% stake in the company, with the German Deutsche Telekom holding the other 74%.

The lawsuit was filed in Dallas. Says the shareholders:

“The process leading to the proposed acquisition was tainted by conflicts, tilted towards T-Mobile and driven entirely by the board and company management, who together control 15.4 percent of PCS’ outstanding stock and seek liquidity for their illiquid holdings.”

Specifically, the lawsuit states that the deal was designed to discourage other bids so that the merger was guaranteed for Deutsche Telekom. Says TMONews, the shareholders are going after the companies for corporate waste, gross mismanagement, unjust enrichment, and the alleged breach of fiduciary duty. “PCS’ officers and directors will receive millions of dollars in special payments,” the complaint states.

The deal between MetroPCS and Deutsche Telekom was struck earlier this month. Although in place, it still requires regulatory approval from the FCC and Department of Justice, which will delay the closing until the middle of 2013. T-Mobile’s CEO John Legere responded to the complaints with a statement that the deal was necessary in order to remain competitive with the big name carriers, such as Verizon, and is “about driving growth.”

[via TMONews]

MetroPCS shareholders sue to block T-Mobile merger is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Marshal and Lily faced a hard truth about what new parenthood had done to them on the latest “How I Met Your Mother.” After agreeing to let Lily’s dad keep an eye on Marvin, they tried to reconnect with the gang. But they didn’t get much information out of them as everyone was respecting their previous edict. If whatever was happening in their live wasn’t an 8 out of 10 then don’t both Marshal and Lily with it.

After a near-death scare, the couple decided they needed to find a guardian for Marvin in the event anything did happen to them. This culminated in a hilarious game show in their apartment that saw Barney, Robin and Ted competing for the coveted position.

The bit had them answering open-ended questions about how they would deal with certain situations that would come up in Marvin’s life. But as it progressed, the gang’s true feelings came out. They missed being able to talk to their friends. Marshal and Lily tried to defend their stance that Marvin was their only priority, but it only hurt the others.

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DETROIT — There were times this year when Justin Verlander took the mound while his team was reeling a bit – and the right-hander’s presence was Detroit’s best shot at snapping out of a momentary funk.

Now, the hard-throwing ace is in a different situation. Led by Verlander, the Tigers’ rotation has been absolutely terrific this postseason, and his job is simply to keep this remarkable run going against the slumping New York Yankees.

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