Daily news roundup: December 11, 2012

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What a big day for news of all types in the Android world. We wouldn’t hold it against you if a couple of these stories slipped past you throughout the day. Luckily, we’ve started doing news roundups so you don’t miss a thing. Take a gander at today’s and get caught up.

All that hardware news

  • HTC launches the One SV in the U.K., SIM free and EE pricing in tow
  • Verizon announces Galaxy Camera with LTE, coming Dec. 13
  • Nexus 4 bumpers back in stock at U.S. Play Store
  • A Touchstone charging mod for the Nexus 7
  • The YotaPhone runs Android 4.2, has LTE, and two screens

Industry talk

  • Google Play Books and Movies now live in Russia
  • Larry Page talks about Google, defines the Nexus role
  • Google Magazines starts to work its way into Google Play in the UK
  • FCC approves Dish’s plans to use spectrum for cellular network

Software and app updates

  • International Galaxy Note 2 models get Android 4.1.2 update with new TouchWiz features
  • Sky Go for Android updated with support for 14 new devices, including Jelly Bean
  • NYTimes for Android updated with improved tablet support
  • Hulu Plus update adds dedicated kids section and new discovery features
  • Yahoo! Mail gets new UI and name change in latest update
  • Google News website receives tablet UI facelift
  • Gloomy puzzle game Contre Jour comes to Android for $1.99
  • Scope update brings new feeds, bugfixes
  • AT&T’s Galaxy Tab 8.9 receives ICS update, but only via Kies

Reviews and editorial content

  • Samsung Galaxy Camera initial photo and video samples
  • The best Android smartphones on U.S. carriers [late 2012]
  • Weekly photo contest: Filters revisited

See everyone bright and early tomorrow!