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This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here’s some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of November 14, 2011:
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Sony Ericsson has teamed up with Ingram Micro, a distributor that ships phones to Amazon, Buy.com, Best Buy and Newegg, to expand the distribution of its Android lineup in the US. The deal will include a healthy chunk of the Xperia series, including the arc S. [PRNewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-ericsson-expands-distribution-of-unlocked-phones-in-the-us-with-ingram-micro-133801133.html)] -
Like the Motorola Defy+ but it's just not tough *enough*? Check out the limited-edition JCB version of the rugged device, which adds a hardcore JCB case, a special app with handyman tools and a two-year extended warranty. And it can be yours through [Clove](http://www.clove.co.uk/motorola-defy-plus-jcb-edition) on December 6th for £219. [TechDigest](http://www.techdigest.tv/2011/11/motorola_defy_g_1.html)] -
Verizon introduced the LG Extrovert, a prepaid device with a slide-out four-row QWERTY, 2.8-inch WQVGA (400 x 240) touchscreen display, 2MP camera and expandable storage. It, however, lacks 3G data. It's all yours on Verizon's prepaid site for $110. [PhoneArena](http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-introduces-the-LG-Extravert-for-pre-paid-customers_id23767)] -
Speaking of Big Red, the rugged Casio Gz'One Ravine 2 was [launched](http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2011/11/pr2011-11-14d.html) this week, and can be yours for $150 with a two-year contract. [PhoneScoop](http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=9291)] -
The BlackBerry Bold 9790, announced this week, is confirmed to show up in the UK on Vodafone and O2, likely sometime in January. [Unwired View](http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/11/18/blackberry-bold-9790-headed-to-vodafone-o2-uk/)] -
SFR is selling the ZTE Tania, but it appears to be sold as a carrier-branded Windows Phone. You can purchase it without a contract for €269, or with a two-year commitment for €9.99. [MobileTechWorld](http://www.mobiletechworld.com/2011/11/15/sfr-launches-the-zte-tania-as-its-own-windows-phone-7-branded-handset-windows-phone-internet-7/)] -
Twitter for Windows Phone just got updated to be compatible with Mango. It's meant to offer a smoother experience, but doesn't bring any new features with it. [WMPowerUser](http://wmpoweruser.com/twitter-updated-to-mango-brings-no-new-features/)] -
Fandango debuted a new paperless ticket system, in concert with Regal-owned theaters, which can send a scannable bar code to your phone when you want to go see a movie. The ticket-takers then simply scan the code and you're all ready to root on Team Edward in the latest Twilight movie. Just don't forget the popcorn. [Yahoo](http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20111117/ap_on_en_mo/us_regal_fandango)!]
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