US Army to Start Using Androids in Afghanistan

As international communications specialists and armed forces prepare to assemble for the 2012 Tactical Communications conference, one of the key speakers has lifted the lid on immediate plans to deliver Android phones to the frontline.

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US Army to Start Using Androids in Afghanistan
February 17th 2012 - 09:45 GMT
As international communications specialists and armed forces prepare to assemble for the 2012 Tactical Communications conference, one of the key speakers has lifted the lid on immediate plans to deliver Android phones to the frontline....more
 
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