Month: October 2012
82 posts
Ouya launch still on track, dumps Ice Cream Sandwich in favor of Jelly Bean
The developers of the Ouya, the kickstarter darling, say it is already upgrading the yet-to-be-released Android gaming console to…
US Cellular announces new 4G LTE markets, expands existing ones
Multi-regional carrier US Cellular has announced an additional slew of new 4G LTE markets today, expanding its previous…
Could Google’s new Gesture Typing keyboard show up as standalone app in Google Play Store?
Earlier today some folks discovered apk files for Google's “Gesture Typing” keyboard. As you may recall, Gesture Typing…
ADW.Launcher Gets Updated To Bring A “New Everything”
Many of you may not have the luxury of enjoying a stock or simplified launcher due to those…
Samsung to release overpowered quad-core flip phone in China
You can't say Samsung isn't innovative. Between that shiny new Nexus 10 tablet and record-shattering smartphone sales, Samsung has found a…
T-Mobile to offer marked up Nexus 4 on contract alongside Nexus 7 plans
After Google announced the GSM-only Nexus 4 and new, data-enabled Nexus 7, it seemed like the devices would…
Andy Rubin tells us why the Nexus 4 is missing LTE
Google announced the Nexus 4 today which allows Android users to buy a phone outside of the influence of the…
3G HSPA+ Nexus 7 32GB Officially Announced
We unfortunately don't have the privilege of seeing the new Nexus devices in person, but that hasn't…
LG and Google make the Nexus 4 official
Since Google cancelled today's event, we didn't think we would be reporting anything official on the Nexus 4,…
Walmart Becomes Latest Retailer To List 32GB Nexus 7 For $249
OK OK— I'm sure you all are well-aware that the 32GB Nexus 7 is very much real…
Office Depot outs 32GB Nexus 7 for $249,16GB Drops to $199
Hopefully all of these leaks will subside soon by default, if anything. Like you, we were looking forward…
One Power Guard will extend battery life for rooted and custom ROM users
Battery life might be the biggest concern of any Android power user. Custom kernels, scripts, and applications are…
Original Asus Transformer Gets Experimental 3G/GSM on Jelly Bean
Android devices typically never get the kind of manufacturer support that we all want, and that's the…
HTC One X starts getting some Jelly Bean love
HTC has made good on its promise to bring Jelly Bean and Sense 4+ to the One X…
New DMCA ruling upholds rooting of phones not tablets
The latest ruling in the ever complicated Digital Millennium Copyright Act continues to list smartphones as exempt from the…
HTC documents ‘The Evolution of the Smartphone’, disses Apple in the process
Since the introduction of cell phones back in the 1970's, mobile technology has progressed faster than many had…
And so the zombie massacre trend continues; Gameloft releases “Zombiewood”
Sick of zombie shoot-em-up games yet? Well, lets hope not as one more has just came out thanks…
Verizon’s Galaxy Note II will feature a carrier branded home button
Verizon unveiled the final version of its Galaxy Note II today, and while it does look significantly like…
Memoto tiny clip-on camera takes two pictures every minute for two days, shared via Android app
Do you think that carrying around a clunky digital camera is cumbersome? Is your 8 mega-pixel camera on…
8GB Nexus 7 no longer availble in the Play Store, listed as ‘coming soon’
Surprise, surprise. The official Play Store listing for the ASUS-manufactured 8GB Nexus 7 has been updated, effectively showing…
Full HD smartphones from Samsung, LG to surface first half of 2013
Full HD displays seem to be the next logical step in mobile device advancement. While HTC is one…
Samsung Galaxy Note II hits AT&T on November 9 for $299, pre-orders to begin October 25
The Samsung Galaxy Note II will land on all major U.S. carriers in time for the holidays, and…
Pre-owned Verizon Galaxy Nexus on sale for $230 off-contract
As we inch closer to the impending launch of LG's Nexus 4, Verizon has put the Galaxy Nexus on…
Interior of LG Nexus 4 unmasked
With all of the leaked images and information floating about regarding the upcoming LG Nexus 4 device, it…
Granny Smith update brings easier levels, more apples
The insanely popular Granny Smith game for Android recently received an update, adding an entirely new set of…
Acer Iconia Tab A110 tablet to hit the U.S. and Canada on October 30 for $229
With the Nexus 7 enjoying tremendous success, Acer is looking to crash the party with a 7-inch tab…
Sony Xperia T Smartphone Achieves Full HD Voice Certification
Considering Sony's upcoming Xperia T smartphone has all the typical bells and whistles of a flagship phone,…
International Samsung Galaxy S III Jelly Bean updates continue to roll out to more countries
Looks like the Jelly Bean update for the international Samsung Galaxy S III (I9300) is finally in full…
T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S III to receive a small OTA that updates the build to T999UVLJ4
First and foremost, this update isn't Jelly Bean (cue the disappointment, but it will come soon enough!) but…
Samsung Galaxy S III now as low as $99 on Amazon for a limited time only
Widely regarded as the best Android phone currently out, the Samsung Galaxy S III has been nothing short…
Sony announces Xperia VL; Exclusive to Japanese market
Sony has announced a new Android handset dubbed as the Xperia VL exclusive to the Japanese market. The…
Motorola DROID RAZR M, RAZR i, RAZR HD and Atrix HD all receive root method
As with any other Android device, root is eventually achieved. The Motorola DROID RAZR M, RAZR i, RAZR…
HTC reveals J Butterfly smartphone for Japan with 5-inch 1080p display and Android 4.1
Wait, can it be? Yes, HTC has finally revealed its long-rumored 5-inch smartphone, and it's quite a device.…
Pinger offers free voice calls and texting to Android users
So-called free text and voice alternatives have long dominated the Play Store, each with their own unique set…
PlayMG announces new MG pocketable WiFi Android gaming system for “young people”
Any parent with kids can attest to the problems created when one of them notices you playing Angry…
ASUS Announces The PadFone 2, Keeps The Phone/Tablet Party Rolling Along
After countless leaks and much speculation, the next great phablet phone/tablet hybrid is here. ASUS has formally…