[TechRepublic] LG: The next big player in the Android ecosystem

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Editor's note: See how LG is about to bring more competition to the top Android vendors. I've also included links to my other stories from CTIA Wireless this week. And, don't miss the news on Google's open source Android battles and a list of 10 gadgets you can get rid of (or maybe not). -Jason Watch out for LG, the next big player in the Android ecosystem LG has mostly been know for its feature phones and LCD displays, but the company is making a major push into high end Android devices in 2011. Read more CTIA Wireless: Hands-on with LG G-Slate, Optimus 3D and more Resource of the day Powerful Tools for SMBs Implementing Server Virtualization Take the pressure off IT with powerful, easy-to-use tools tailored to your virtual platform. Discover the challenges small businesses face when protecting data on virtual servers and how to meet them successfully. 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