Month: December 2013
121 posts
NVIDIA Tegra NOTE 7 update includes Android 4.3
NVIDIA has announced they are rolling out an update for their Tegra NOTE 7 devices starting today. The…
Plex launches new website, offers option to stream to Chromecast
Plex, the popular media streaming service, recently added support for Chromecast— to keep things up to date, the…
LG HomeChat will control your home appliances with text messages
LG has just announced their HomeChat service, which does exactly what the name implies; you can text your…
Pepsi edition of the Oppo N1 officially shown off
Apparently phablets and Pepsi are two of China's favorite things. Oppo's N1, the first device to officially support…
Mock-up of HTC One sequel gives away specs
Not many Android flagship phones are released around the holidays, at least that's been the case in recent…
LG rumored to be planning wearable devices to come with LG G3
We just found out that the LG G3 is coming soon, and yesterday we gave you some leaked…
LG G3 specs get leaked
The LG G3 probably won't be released for at least 8 months, but it's never to early to…
Google fights back, sues Apple and Microsoft backed Rockstar patent troll
Last month we told you about Rockstar, which is a company formed by Apple, Microsoft, RIM, Sony, and…
Samsung to release follow-up smartwatch “Galaxy Band” for fitness tracking in early 2014
I wouldn't call the Galaxy Gear a success by any means, but the smartwatch revolution has officially begun.…
Android KitKat update for LG G2 starts rolling out in Korea
Earlier this month we reported on news that LG G2 smartphone was expected to receive the Android 4.4…
New 12.2-inch Samsung tablet (SM-T905) ships to India, likely a Galaxy Note Pro variant
Over at Indian import/export tracking site Zauba, a 12.2-inch tablet has surfaced in their listings. The tablet, model…
Study reveals security flaws in Samsung’s Knox platform on Galaxy S4
Researcher Mordechai Guri at the Ben-Gurion University's Cyber Security Lab in Israel recently discovered a major vulnerability in Samsung's…
Google Play offering Christmas deals on games, books, movies, and more!
As part of the ongoing holiday celebration by Google, the Play Store has a ton of free and…
HP could be diving back into the smartphone game, relying on emerging markets
Remember when HP had its own operating system after acquiring Palm? The Pre, Pixi, or even the Touchpad…
Don’t forget to reboot your Nexus or Google Play Edition device after unlocking the bootloader
In case you were unaware, Nexus and Google Play Edition devices need to be rebooted after you…
More Sony Xperia model numbers uncovered, including Xperia Tablet Z LTE
A couple weeks ago, the D5503 aka Sony Amami or Z1S was discovered in the FCC database, as well as the Sony…
KitKat comes to Nexus Q in unofficial update from XDA developer forums
Remember that bizarre orb-like device that Google unveiled with the original Nexus 7 back in June 2012? Although…
HP Chromebook 11 replacement chargers arriving, $25 Play Store gift card included
People that took advantage of the HP Chromebook 11's charger recall are now receiving its replacement. As we…
MTV releases official Android app, features episode streaming and companion experience
An official MTV app has finally arrived in the Play Store. The app offers some video streaming, among…
GoSmart Mobile partners with Facebook to offer unlimited Facebook access without data plan
For a long time, we've been able to get certain phones for free, provided we agree to a…
SwiftKey Easter egg brings snowflakes to your device’s screen
SwiftKey certainly likes their holiday Easter eggs (remember SwiftKey Tilt?) and Christmas is no exception. They've already released…
AllCast from ClockworkMod released to Play Store, will allow streaming of media to (pretty much) anywhere
Koushik Dutta has done it again. His popular app, AllCast (which doesn't require root access), has been released…
OPPO R1 hits Chinese market with $411 price tag
OPPO continues to add devices to their online store in the days leading up to Christmas. The latest…
T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 4.0 to be announced at CES on January 8th
When T-Mobile CEO John Legere tweeted last week that it was time for the company's next Uncarrier event,…
Sony updating additional devices to Android 4.3, includes the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL
If you own one of Sony's recent Xperia devices, then you should be receiving a software update soon.…
Don’t expect a curved display on the Galaxy S 5
The Korea Herald is reporting that the Galaxy S 5 won't sport a curved display. This really isn't…
CyanogenMod hits 10 million installs in time for launch of CM-powered Oppo N1
The folks over at CyanogenMod have a little celebrating to do tonight. The popular Android ROM just hit…
Google didn’t scrap original Android phone designs after iPhone announcement after all
If you're really in-depth with keeping up with Android, you're probably aware that when Android was first being…
SEGA holding holiday sale with Sonic games for up to 80% off
Sonic the Hedgehog fans, today is your lucky day. In the Google Play Store, you can purchase five…
Details emerge regarding Samsung’s four new tablets set to launch in early 2014
We have heard that Samsung will be launching four new tablets early next year, and now we have…
Cyanogen secures an additional $23 million in funding, TV and wearables could be in the future
Cyanogen's future is looking pretty good at the moment. It was three months ago when the company formed…
Motorola Contextual Services now available in Google Play
Motorola continues to capitalize on the power of Google Play as a distribution channel for apps with the…
Meizu targeting 2014 U.S. launch, will showcase devices at CES next month
In a very brief press release issued this afternoon, Chinese manufacturer Meizu announced that they are targeting their…
Samsung Galaxy S 4, Note 3 getting KitKat at the end of January, according to French carrier
According to French carrier SFR, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 and Note 3 will be receiving the Android…
Vivo Xplay 3S gets officially unveiled as first smartphone with 2K display
Next year will be the year of smartphones with 2K displays, but Vivo gets the trophy for being…
Angry Birds Star Wars gets final update with 30 new levels
Rovio is finally updating Angry Birds Star Wars to include its final 30 levels and a finale to…