Hey, LG: How’s That ‘Software Upgrade Center’ Going?
LG promised big things with the launch of its “Software Upgrade Center” in April. Seven months later, it’s time to check in — and hold the company accountable.
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Sometimes he writes about modern technology; other times he writes about modern-day parenting. He’s the guy behind the acclaimed Android Intelligence column and newsletter. He writes humor-infused feature stories for a variety of publications and drinks fruit-infused beverages from a variety of glasses. At night, he sleeps.
JR Raphael is a writer
as well as a mammal.
Sometimes he writes about modern technology; other times he writes about modern-day parenting. He’s the guy behind the acclaimed Android Intelligence column and newsletter. He writes humor-infused feature stories for a variety of publications and drinks fruit-infused beverages from a variety of glasses. At night, he sleeps.
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