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Asus to quit smartphone business - at least for now
Asus to quit smartphone business - at least for now
The Taiwanese electronics giant Asus is best known as a manufacturer of computers and PC components. However, the company is also a smartphone ...... 4 Jan 2026 7:54
Massive Android 0-day vulnerability found - here's what you should do immediately
Massive Android 0-day vulnerability found - here's what you should do immediately
Google has issued an urgent warning to all Android users. The warning applies to all Android devices, regardless of whether the manufacturer ...... 8 Nov 2025 17:35
Review: Roborock Saros Z70 - robot vacuum with an arm
Review: Roborock Saros Z70 - robot vacuum with an arm
Robotic vacuum development has been interesting to follow over the past few years. The leap in progress began around 2018, when tighter competition ...... 20 Oct 2025 6:13
WhatsApp can now translate messages
WhatsApp can now translate messages
WhatsApp has gained yet another AI-powered feature. The latest version, now rolling out to users as an update, introduces support for message ...... 23 Sep 2025 13:57
Netflix to start airing TV broadcasts
Netflix to start airing TV broadcasts
Netflix is venturing down a somewhat unexpected path. The company is set to introduce traditional, linear TV broadcasts within its app -- across ...... 19 Jun 2025 6:39
Android 16 officially released
Android 16 officially released
Today Google unveiled the final, stable build of Android 16, now available for smartphones, tablets, and other Android-powered devices. As ...... 10 Jun 2025 16:06
EU: Mandatory 5 year update commitment for phones
EU: Mandatory 5 year update commitment for phones
European Union's new directive promoting sustainable consumer electronics, known as Ecodesign, comes into effect in June 2025. Among other things, ...... 30 May 2025 14:51
Signal fights Windows Recall with a DRM trick
Signal fights Windows Recall with a DRM trick
In a quite interesting move, Signal - the privacy-focused messaging app favored by journalists and privacy advocates - has quietly rolled out ...... 22 May 2025 14:49
Android 16 will launch sooner than expected
Android 16 will launch sooner than expected
Google announced today a significant shift in its update strategy for the Android operating system, moving away from the current annual update ...... 1 Nov 2024 6:45
CEO of Messaging App Telegram Arrested in France
CEO of Messaging App Telegram Arrested in France
Telegram's co-founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, has been arrested in France. The arrest was carried out by French police at the small Le Bourget ...... 25 Aug 2024 7:12
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum
Roborock has consistently ranked among the top-selling robot vacuums globally for years. The Chinese manufacturer has distinguished itself as ...... 15 Aug 2024 5:37
VLC hits milestone: over 5 billion downloads
VLC hits milestone: over 5 billion downloads
Let's rewind to the early days of the millennium -- a time when the video landscape was untamed. Back then, YouTube, Netflix, and TikTok were ...... 16 Mar 2024 4:31
Sideloading apps to Android gets easier, as Google settles its lawsuit
Sideloading apps to Android gets easier, as Google settles its lawsuit
Google settled a class-action lawsuit in September 2023, which accused the company of distorting the Android app market and abusing its dominant ...... 19 Dec 2023 11:09
Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets
Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets
Chinese robot vacuum manufacturers have been successful in selling consumers the idea that a robot vacuum combined with a robot mop is a much ...... 6 Jun 2023 9:19
Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix
Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix
A common problem in home networks is a sluggish Wi-Fi connection, which is frustrating to all family members and even when the network is shared ...... 11 Mar 2023 19:04
Guide: How to Kick Unwanted Guests from Your Netflix Account
Guide: How to Kick Unwanted Guests from Your Netflix Account
Sharing a Netflix account with a person in a different location is possible and indeed very common, although the company doesn't necessarily ...... 26 Jan 2023 14:14
Tech year 2022 wrapped up: The rise of the AI, EU to become the much-needed counterweight to tech giants, ...
Tech year 2022 wrapped up: The rise of the AI, EU to become the much-needed counterweight to tech giants, ...
Year 2022 was supposed to be the year when we were planning to get out of the pandemic and get back to normal lives. Well, Russia decided differently ...... 1 Jan 2023 2:11
OPPO to follow Samsung, OnePlus: Promises 4 Android updates, 5 years of patches for upcoming flagships
OPPO to follow Samsung, OnePlus: Promises 4 Android updates, 5 years of patches for upcoming flagships
Chinese phone manufacturer OPPO has grown in recent years in Europe and Asia and has become one of the major Android phone manufacturers in ...... 21 Dec 2022 3:45
Review: Samsung Jet Bot 90 AI+ - a high-end robot vacuum cleaner
Review: Samsung Jet Bot 90 AI+ - a high-end robot vacuum cleaner
Samsung sent us their modern, top-level robot vacuum cleaner for our test and review. The Samsung Jet Bot 90 AI+ has a whopping price tag ...... 15 Dec 2022 5:49
GUIDE: Wi-Fi speeds are slow? Here are some tips
GUIDE: Wi-Fi speeds are slow? Here are some tips
Many home network problems are related to a slow Wi-Fi connection, which causes tension for all family members using a wireless network. At ...... 8 Dec 2022 8:31
Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android)
Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android)
Do you feel like your phone battery is draining too quickly? The phone is relatively new, but the battery doesn't last as long as you think ...... 6 Dec 2022 5:14
What happens if you don't update Android?
What happens if you don't update Android?
Sometimes, Android updates can go horribly wrong. The intentions of manufacturers are usually good. After all, new updates bring about new features, ...... 5 Dec 2022 8:50
OnePlus changes update policy: Flagship models to get 4 major Android updates, 5 years of patches
OnePlus changes update policy: Flagship models to get 4 major Android updates, 5 years of patches
OnePlus has decided to match Samsung's update policy for its flagship models, starting in year 2023. What it means is that all OnePlus flagship ...... 30 Nov 2022 4:19
Sony releases Android 13 update for Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV
Sony releases Android 13 update for Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV
Sony is nowadays a small player in the smartphone world. But company focuses solely on very specific customers with its small, high-end phones ...... 3 Nov 2022 4:37
Android 13 officially released
Android 13 officially released
Without much fanfare, Google just released the final, stable version of Android 13 operating system. As usual, the new operating system is ...... 15 Aug 2022 14:24
The Genesis of Nothing
The Genesis of Nothing
Nothing is a fascinating company with golden, likely-to-fail promises only rivaled by those of Elon Musk, a marketing ideas inspired perhaps ...... 15 Jul 2022 14:16
Nothing announced their debut smartphone
Nothing announced their debut smartphone
The London-based technology brand Nothing, lead by a former OnePlus boss Carl Pei, has announced their second ever product at the Return to ...... 14 Jul 2022 14:11
Android 13 beta released
Android 13 beta released
After the initial developer edition, Google has now launched the first official beta version of Android 13 operating system. While the developer ...... 26 Apr 2022 14:56
List of Android Performance class 12 phones (updated)
List of Android Performance class 12 phones (updated)
Google introduced a new measure for Android phones with its Android 12 operating system. The new measure, dubbed as Performance class indicates ...... 26 Mar 2022 9:26
OnePlus 8 series finally gets stable Android 12
OnePlus 8 series finally gets stable Android 12
Since late 2020, OnePlus has been struggling to push out its Android updates in timely manner, which has frustrated its loyal fans quite a lot. ...... 20 Mar 2022 8:00
Sony's surprise: Android 12 coming to Sony Xperia 10 II and Xperia 10 III
Sony's surprise: Android 12 coming to Sony Xperia 10 II and Xperia 10 III
For recent years, Sony, has had a very limited selection of phones available globally. But even with a limited selection, company's track record ...... 14 Mar 2022 15:54
Loved by users, hated by Google: YT Vanced discontinued
Loved by users, hated by Google: YT Vanced discontinued
Alternative YouTube player for Android, YT Vanced, is being discontinued. The app has been loved by its users and is probably one of the most ...... 13 Mar 2022 16:35
Motorola's new flagship is here: Edge+ without an edge
Motorola's new flagship is here: Edge+ without an edge
Motorola has announced their new flagship smartphone that carries the same name as the predecessor. The Edge+ moniker is an odd one, since the ...... 24 Feb 2022 11:50
Realme Android update policy outlined (2022)
Realme Android update policy outlined (2022)
Fastest growing phone brand in the world is currently Realme. Realme is a manufacturer that is owned by the same umbrella company that owns ...... 23 Feb 2022 4:59
The first Android 13 version released: it is a developer preview, not for normal use yet
The first Android 13 version released: it is a developer preview, not for normal use yet
Google announced today the first official developer preview of the upcoming Android 13 operating system. The release is meant purely for app ...... 10 Feb 2022 14:02
Samsung will now provide four major Android updates to its flagship phones
Samsung will now provide four major Android updates to its flagship phones
Samsung now is promising to deliver four major Android updates to its most recent flagship phones. It seems like a distant memory when back ...... 9 Feb 2022 10:32
Sony Xperia 1 II gets Android 12 update
Sony Xperia 1 II gets Android 12 update
According to several user reports on Android Update Tracker, the Sony's year 2020 flagship model, Sony Xperia 1 II is slowly getting its Android 12 update. ...... 27 Jan 2022 13:26
Tech year 2021 wrapped up: Awful battery life, QR code comeback, global chip shortage, ..
Tech year 2021 wrapped up: Awful battery life, QR code comeback, global chip shortage, ..
For most parts, year 2021 will be probably remembered as the second year of the global pandemic. But in technology world, quite interesting ...... 1 Jan 2022 10:56
Nokia X20 gets official Android 12 update
Nokia X20 gets official Android 12 update
HMD Global announced today that the official, stable Android 12 update for Nokia X20 is rolling out to its customers. Roll out includes Europe, ...... 14 Dec 2021 5:23
Android 12 rollout for OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro begins
Android 12 rollout for OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro begins
OnePlus has started its Android 12 OTA rollout for its most recent high-end models, namely, OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Company hasn't announced ...... 7 Dec 2021 2:37
Samsung Android 12 update timeline - when your phone will get it
Samsung Android 12 update timeline - when your phone will get it
We just received an updated timeline from Samsung about their Android 12 rollout schedule. The new timeline contains more handsets than those ...... 30 Nov 2021 14:42
Failing to keep promises: Nokia 9 PureView wont get Android 11, after all
Failing to keep promises: Nokia 9 PureView wont get Android 11, after all
HMD Global, a company who has licensed the Nokia brand for its Android phones, has failed to keep its promises. Company originally got into ...... 30 Nov 2021 14:13
Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 finally get Android 11 update - no word about Nokia 9 PureView
Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 finally get Android 11 update - no word about Nokia 9 PureView
HMD Global, the company that sells Nokia branded Android phones, has finally released the long overdue Android 11 update to two of its mid-range models. ...... 10 Nov 2021 11:49
Asus Android 12 update timeline released
Asus Android 12 update timeline released
Taiwanese Asus has published a list of its phone models that will get official Android 12 update, accompanied with a schedule for each update. ...... 22 Oct 2021 10:23
There is one country where Chrome is not the most popular
There is one country where Chrome is not the most popular
According to the latest browser market share statistics published by StatCounter, there is currently exactly one country in the world where ...... 1 Oct 2021 6:47
Lithuania: Don't buy Chinese phones! If you use one, get rid of them
Lithuania: Don't buy Chinese phones! If you use one, get rid of them
Baltic state Lithuania is urging its citizens to avoid Chinese phones. Country's defence ministry has published a recommendation to Lithuanian ...... 22 Sep 2021 6:50
Xiaomi promises 3 major Android updates for Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro
Xiaomi promises 3 major Android updates for Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro
Long support for major Android updates is becoming an increasingly important competitive aspect in phone market nowadays. Now Chinese tech giant ...... 9 Sep 2021 5:54
WhatsApp stops working on millions of Android and iPhone models
WhatsApp stops working on millions of Android and iPhone models
After November 1st, 2021 WhatsApp will no longer work on millions of existing phones. Company has announced that it will cease the support ...... 8 Sep 2021 6:00
HOWTO: Install Netflix App on rooted Android device
HOWTO: Install Netflix App on rooted Android device
'This app is no longer compatible with your device. Contact the developers for more info.' If you are getting this message from Google Play ...... 1 Sep 2021 13:04
HOWTO: Boot Android device into Safe Mode
HOWTO: Boot Android device into Safe Mode
Are you having trouble with your Android device? If you find that your device has become sluggish, is freezing, takes too long to boot or any ...... 1 Sep 2021 9:27
Xiaomi clarifies its branding, gets rid of Mi
Xiaomi clarifies its branding, gets rid of "Mi"
Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi has always had a rather confusing naming policy for its products, whether the products are mobile ...... 24 Aug 2021 4:11
These Nokia phones will get Android 12
These Nokia phones will get Android 12
As Android 12 first public beta is already available, it is time to take a look at current phone models expected to get Android 12 once it gets ...... 13 Aug 2021 10:31
Finally! WhatsApp allows easy transfer of chat history from iPhone to Android
Finally! WhatsApp allows easy transfer of chat history from iPhone to Android
One of the most frustrating aspects of WhatsApp is its phone operating system lock-in. Currently, it is almost impossible to transfer chat history ...... 11 Aug 2021 11:38
Does dark theme really save battery? Study shows it does, but only if certain criteria is met
Does dark theme really save battery? Study shows it does, but only if certain criteria is met
Dark mode has arrived to phones and computers during the recent years - as a huge wave. The prpoponents of the dark mode have always emphasized ...... 9 Aug 2021 7:03
Nokia 5.3 finally gets its Android 11 update
Nokia 5.3 finally gets its Android 11 update
Once the champion of speedy Android updates, the rollout of Android 11 has been a struggle for HDM Global who manufactures Nokia branded Android ...... 4 Aug 2021 7:02
Huawei drops out of phone manufacturers Top 5, even in China
Huawei drops out of phone manufacturers Top 5, even in China
Ever since United States set up its trade ban against Chinese tech giant Huawei, company's phone business has been shrinking - rapidly. Recent ...... 29 Jul 2021 7:26
Android 11 update tracker - What phones will get it?
Android 11 update tracker - What phones will get it?
Android 11 was released in September, 2020. Only handful of phones in fall of 2020 were actually released with Android 11 operating system, ...... 9 Jul 2021 14:34
OnePlus finally releases Android 11 beta for OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6
OnePlus finally releases Android 11 beta for OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6
Owners of OnePlus year 2018 models have been waiting quite some time these news. Company finally released the first official beta version of ...... 9 Jul 2021 14:14
Finally some clarity: Honor phones will be supported by Huawei, new ones by Honor
Finally some clarity: Honor phones will be supported by Huawei, new ones by Honor
After Huawei was put on United States' black list back in 2019, the company's phone business has been in rather chaotic state. Finally, in late ...... 24 Jun 2021 7:54
Google crashing on your Android phone? You're not alone - here's how to fix it
Google crashing on your Android phone? You're not alone - here's how to fix it
Google has once again managed to mess up its flagship product's update on Android phones. Thousands of users across the globe have reported ...... 22 Jun 2021 5:40
Android 12 beta downloads available now for OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO and more
Android 12 beta downloads available now for OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO and more
As Google launched the first public beta of Android 12 this week, the beta release was also released for various Android manufacturers' phones globally. ...... 20 May 2021 10:07
UK intervenes in ARM's sale to Nvidia
UK intervenes in ARM's sale to Nvidia
One of the biggest tech acquisitions ever gets slowed´down. American Nvidia has already agreed to buy UK-based ARM for a whopping $40 billion. ...... 19 Apr 2021 9:37
OnePlus Watch review: Big, boring, and buggy
OnePlus Watch review: Big, boring, and buggy
Modestly priced, awesome battery life, and from a brand known for its quality products! What could go wrong? This is exactly what many of us ...... 15 Apr 2021 4:44
Review: OnePlus 9 Pro - Finally a worthy contender
Review: OnePlus 9 Pro - Finally a worthy contender
Back in the day, OnePlus made its mark among tech enthusiasts by bringing high-end phone features to the mid-range price segment. It originally ...... 24 Mar 2021 1:00
OnePlus unveiled their first smartwatch: Here's OnePlus Watch
OnePlus unveiled their first smartwatch: Here's OnePlus Watch
The Chinese smartphone company has today announced their highly anticipated smartwatch, OnePlus Watch. The company's first smartwatch was accompanied ...... 23 Mar 2021 12:03
OnePlus announced new OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus announced new OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus has today announced their new OnePlus 9 Series smartphones. The new OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro aim to impress you with new Hasselblad ...... 23 Mar 2021 11:48
Guide: Create timelapse video with Android phone, using free open source app
Guide: Create timelapse video with Android phone, using free open source app
Timelapse videos are getting more and more popular: you can see them in social media and in ads all over the world. We wanted to create a guide ...... 9 Mar 2021 9:00
Fix it: Website wont load with first try on Android's Chrome?
Fix it: Website wont load with first try on Android's Chrome?
Several people have complained during the past few weeks about an issue with Android phones and Google Chrome browser about weird hiccup. ...... 1 Mar 2021 5:49
OnePlus Nord gets Android 11 update
OnePlus Nord gets Android 11 update
OnePlus's entry to the mid-priced phones, OnePlus Nord, released back in summer 2020, finally gets its Android 11 update. The Android 11 ...... 1 Mar 2021 5:08
Amazon Music available for Android TV, Google TV
Amazon Music available for Android TV, Google TV
Users of Android TV and Google TV set-top devices can use Amazon Music properly from today. Amazon Music is now available for set-top boxes ...... 25 Feb 2021 13:48
Samsung brings four years of Android security updates to most of its Galaxy phones
Samsung brings four years of Android security updates to most of its Galaxy phones
Samsung used to be the pariah of Android world for many years, as it was reluctant to deliver Android updates to even its relatively recent ...... 23 Feb 2021 7:22
Signal has revealed new features after hitting #1 on App Store
Signal has revealed new features after hitting #1 on App Store
Signal has been trending ever after Facebook announced in the new EULA that all WhatsApp users need to share their information with Facebook. ...... 13 Jan 2021 16:14
Critical vulnerabilities found in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
Critical vulnerabilities found in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
Major web browser vulnerabilities have been discovered this week. The two separate security problems are found in Firefox and Chromium that ...... 8 Jan 2021 12:02
Year 2020 in review: COVID-19, new consoles, rise of the mid-ranged phones, ..
Year 2020 in review: COVID-19, new consoles, rise of the mid-ranged phones, ..
The weird year of 2020 is finally past us and it is time to take a look at tech news, events and phenomenons that happened during this year. ...... 1 Jan 2021 12:25
New Netflix feature: Listen to your favorite shows
New Netflix feature: Listen to your favorite shows
Well, this one you didn't expect, did you? Netflix is adding a audio-only mode to its world-leading streaming video service. According to ...... 17 Dec 2020 13:37
Massive Android problem: SMS has huge delays, here's how to fix
Massive Android problem: SMS has huge delays, here's how to fix
Many Android users have experienced extremely annoying situation recently: incoming text messages (SMS) have been delayed for very long time, ...... 11 Dec 2020 7:14
Spotify to soon play local files on Android
Spotify to soon play local files on Android
Spotify is ever changing and challenging the streaming music landscape. One of the more important focuses lately has been the introduction of ...... 7 Dec 2020 7:59
Forget Retina: Samsung and Stanford developed a 10,000 PPI display
Forget Retina: Samsung and Stanford developed a 10,000 PPI display
Six years ago in June Steve Jobs revealed the first Retina display in the form of iPhone 4. It wasn't necessarily anything mind boggling, although ...... 27 Oct 2020 12:06
Song (without words) stuck in your head? Hum it to Google!
Song (without words) stuck in your head? Hum it to Google!
Most of us probably know the annoying feeling when you have a melody of a song stuck in your head, but you can't remember the name of the song ...... 16 Oct 2020 8:51
Huawei in talks to sell its sister brand Honor
Huawei in talks to sell its sister brand Honor
Huawei has been pushed to corner with U.S. export restrictions, blocking the Chinese telecom giant from using Android operating system in its ...... 14 Oct 2020 7:33
Google has a new Chromecast with Google TV interface
Google has a new Chromecast with Google TV interface
Google announced yesterday two new Pixel phones but the event wasn't only about smartphones. Google also announced a new Chromecast device that ...... 1 Oct 2020 11:29
Google announces Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G
Google announces Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G
Google's much anticipated Pixel event has just ended, and the company had to offer two new Pixel phones. The new 2020 Pixel models are Pixel ...... 30 Sep 2020 15:24
Apple announced the 8th gen iPad
Apple announced the 8th gen iPad
Apple unveiled yesterday a bunch of products in the iPad and Watch categories. Arguably the most influential is the new version of the original iPad. ...... 16 Sep 2020 10:29
Epic fail: Customs declares 2,000 OnePlus headphones as counterfeit AirPods
Epic fail: Customs declares 2,000 OnePlus headphones as counterfeit AirPods
Customs and Border Patrol has a lot of important duties, one of which is recognizing and seizing counterfeit products that try to circumvent ...... 15 Sep 2020 10:22
In a massive $40 billion acquisition Nvidia buys ARM
In a massive $40 billion acquisition Nvidia buys ARM
Nvidia is known as the top dog in graphics cards but not many realize what kind of a behemoth it in fact is. The company's market cap is about ...... 14 Sep 2020 12:17
Android 11: Here's what's new in latest Android refresh
Android 11: Here's what's new in latest Android refresh
The eleventh major revamp of the Android mobile operating system was officially released this week, and here are new features at a glance. ...... 9 Sep 2020 12:19
OnePlus 8T specs revealed ahead of launch
OnePlus 8T specs revealed ahead of launch
Chinese manufacturer OnePlus is making a strong push towards the higher echelon on smartphone manufacturers with the latest models upping the ...... 4 Sep 2020 10:33
Finland launches its official COVID-19 tracking app
Finland launches its official COVID-19 tracking app
Following many other countries' suit, Finland, launched today its official COVID-19 tracking application for iOS and Android platforms. App ...... 31 Aug 2020 9:44
Cheapest OnePlus phone yet revealed in specs leak
Cheapest OnePlus phone yet revealed in specs leak
OnePlus has been an up and coming smartphone maker for a few years now. At this point the company has grown to challenge even the likes of Samsung ...... 28 Aug 2020 9:58
Fortnite dev sues Apple, Google and receives support
Fortnite dev sues Apple, Google and receives support
Epic Games has received support from gamers and from other firms as it takes on Google and Apple in court over their App Store policies. ...... 14 Aug 2020 16:09
Android hits 400 million devices in record time
Android hits 400 million devices in record time
Google has revealed that their latest Android version has surpassed 400 million devices. According to the company the adoption rate has been ...... 13 Jul 2020 12:52
Feeling masochistic? You can now study Finnish with Duolingo
Feeling masochistic? You can now study Finnish with Duolingo
Duolingo is the most popular language-learning apps in the world, but its selection of languages has always been somewhat limited, currently ...... 25 Jun 2020 10:56
Google launches Keen, AI-powered interest-based service
Google launches Keen, AI-powered interest-based service
Google has pretty silently launched a whole new product, dubbed as Keen. At first, it seems that Keen is sophisticated attack on Pinterest, ...... 22 Jun 2020 11:04
FYI: These 38 apps should be removed from Android devices
FYI: These 38 apps should be removed from Android devices
Google has removed 38 popular applications from the Play Store due to alleged fraudulent activity after a combined 20 million+ downloads. ...... 17 Jun 2020 19:21
OnePlus is returning to its roots with upcoming affordable smartphone
OnePlus is returning to its roots with upcoming affordable smartphone
OnePlus has become one of the larger smartphone manufacturer, and for its size it has managed to gain significant momentum in the Android space. ...... 27 May 2020 11:10
Another setback for Huawei: Chip manufacturer's halt production due to new license requirement
Another setback for Huawei: Chip manufacturer's halt production due to new license requirement
The squabble between Huawei and the U.S. government has continued for years now, and there seems to be no end to it. the most recent changes ...... 19 May 2020 10:33
Sony AR app shows if a TV will fit in your living room
Sony AR app shows if a TV will fit in your living room
Sony has released an app that will help shoppers determine if televisions will fit comfortably in their living rooms. The new Envision TV ...... 14 May 2020 19:10
Google to ditch Chromecast? Replacement rumored
Google to ditch Chromecast? Replacement rumored
Several sources claim that Google is planning to retire its popular Chromecast media streaming device line and replace it with Android TV -based device. ...... 7 May 2020 15:04
Epic Games caves in, brings Fortnite to Google Play
Epic Games caves in, brings Fortnite to Google Play
Epic Games announced yesterday that they've released their supremely popular battle royale game, Fortnite, on Google Play. The game has been ...... 22 Apr 2020 10:52
OnePlus unveils OnePlus 8 Pro with market-leading display and charging
OnePlus unveils OnePlus 8 Pro with market-leading display and charging
OnePlus had their streamed launch event for the OnePlus 8 Series and, as expected, announced two new smartphones. The flagship device OnePlus ...... 14 Apr 2020 13:51
Google Stadia is now free for everyone
Google Stadia is now free for everyone
Google has announced that its streaming game service, Stadia, is now free for all. As long as you have, or acquire, a Google account, you can ...... 9 Apr 2020 11:07
Microsoft expands Project xCloud availability
Microsoft expands Project xCloud availability
Microsoft's cloud gaming platform, known as Project xCloud, has been available in beta for some time now. Microsoft started the testing in the ...... 8 Apr 2020 10:59
WhatsApp photo sending doesn't work now - for anyone
WhatsApp photo sending doesn't work now - for anyone
WhatsApp is experiencing a major outage with its service as of now. Sending photos doesn't work, whether the user is using Android or iPhone device. ...... 1 Apr 2020 17:33
Chromecast is getting a major update, includes remote
Chromecast is getting a major update, includes remote
Google in planning to update their media streaming device Chromecast soon, 9to5Google reports. The search giant has made some interesting improvements ...... 12 Mar 2020 10:55
Smartphone sales plummets in China amid coronavirus woes
Smartphone sales plummets in China amid coronavirus woes
Car salesmen haven't had much action in China lately due to coronavirus. In fact, sales of automobiles has gone down 80 or even 90 percent, ...... 9 Mar 2020 11:34
Google Photos gets a design revamp
Google Photos gets a design revamp
Google Photos is one of the company's more important consumer products. You've probably witnessed the importance in their Pixel ads – I'm sure ...... 9 Mar 2020 11:09
Samsung announces 16 GB DRAM for smartphones
Samsung announces 16 GB DRAM for smartphones
Smartphones have been improving massively over the years, and even though some might argue that we've hit a plateau, they are still developing ...... 27 Feb 2020 11:48
Microsoft releases all-encompassing Office app for Android
Microsoft releases all-encompassing Office app for Android
Google Docs is great and all, but a lot of companies and even individuals still swear by the benefits of Microsoft's Office suite. These days ...... 18 Feb 2020 18:45
Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra has an insane camera that comes with a storage problem
Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra has an insane camera that comes with a storage problem
This week has been big for Samsung. The company came out and announced their second generation foldable smartphone in Galaxy Z Flip, wireless ...... 14 Feb 2020 12:44
Netflix is introducing new video format, first for Android users
Netflix is introducing new video format, first for Android users
Netflix has revealed that it has started utilizing a new video codec in its streaming service. The video compression technology is called AV1 ...... 7 Feb 2020 11:59
Google working on Steam for Chrome OS
Google working on Steam for Chrome OS
Google's Chrome OS has become a leading platform for school kids and in lot of education sector. Affordable Chromebooks are good for more than ...... 20 Jan 2020 15:10
New Chrome on Android released with a data-losing bug – Google stalls update
New Chrome on Android released with a data-losing bug – Google stalls update
Google begun shipping the latest Chrome 79 update around a week ago for both mobile and desktop users. The new update included improvements ...... 16 Dec 2019 10:36
Nokia makes a comeback to TVs – here is the first Nokia smart TV
Nokia makes a comeback to TVs – here is the first Nokia smart TV
You might know Nokia from the mobile revolution in the 90s and early 2000s. However, the company was producing all kinds of technology in its ...... 8 Dec 2019 15:46
Plex launches free Movie, TV show streaming worldwide
Plex launches free Movie, TV show streaming worldwide
Plex streaming service is supported by advertisements and features a wide range of content. Available in over 200 countries across the world, ...... 4 Dec 2019 21:12
Google removes popular torrent client, LibreTorrent, from Play Store because it has too many copycats
Google removes popular torrent client, LibreTorrent, from Play Store because it has too many copycats
In one of those "WHAT?" decisions, Google has removed one of the most popular torrent client, LibreTorrent from its Android app store. LibreTorrent ...... 26 Nov 2019 9:52
Major WhatsApp security problem revealed: Your phone can be breached - Update now!
Major WhatsApp security problem revealed: Your phone can be breached - Update now!
Facebook who owns the extremely popular messaging app WhatsApp has announced that they have found a potentially very dangerous security problem ...... 18 Nov 2019 5:52
Google launches iMessage-like feature to U.S. Android phones
Google launches iMessage-like feature to U.S. Android phones
Google has today started the rollout for its Rich Communication Service messaging feature on Android. RCS allows rich messaging on Android's ...... 14 Nov 2019 13:51
Motorola reveals its futuristic new Razr
Motorola reveals its futuristic new Razr
Motorola Razr is among the most legendary mobile handsets ever to roam the earth, and now it has made a comeback. As rumored, Motorola announced ...... 14 Nov 2019 12:40
App Defense: Play Store apps to get further scanning for malware
App Defense: Play Store apps to get further scanning for malware
Google has partnered with several security firms in forming a group that aims to detect and prevent malware-laden apps from getting onto the Play Store. ...... 11 Nov 2019 13:31
A new go at HomePod: Apple investing more in smart home
A new go at HomePod: Apple investing more in smart home
Apple announced their smart speaker at the WWDC in 2017 in the boom created by Amazon and later Google. However, Apple's first smart home device ...... 29 Oct 2019 12:49
Google looking for Fitbit acquisition: Reuters
Google looking for Fitbit acquisition: Reuters
In addition to Android, Google has a couple other operating systems for different type of devices. Google has diversified their OS portfolio ...... 28 Oct 2019 13:41
Google calls the free iPhone backups to Google Photos a bug
Google calls the free iPhone backups to Google Photos "a bug"
Just a few days ago we told you about an odd behavior in Google Photos, which allowed iPhone users to use the service to their heart's content, ...... 21 Oct 2019 12:39
Oddly iPhone users get free unlimited Google Photos storage that even Pixel 4 doesn't
Oddly iPhone users get free unlimited Google Photos storage that even Pixel 4 doesn't
Google Photos is one of the most useful pieces of software the company packages with Android. Offering free cloud storage, AI tricks, and convenient ...... 18 Oct 2019 12:13
Google unveiled the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
Google unveiled the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
Google has finally announced the new Pixel phones. The devices had already largely been leaked over the months, and even the design was teased ...... 15 Oct 2019 11:37
Call of Duty Mobile smashes download record in first week
Call of Duty Mobile smashes download record in first week
Call of Duty Mobile leaves Fortnite, PUBG, and Mario Kart Tour in its wake in a wildly successful week starting on its October 1 launch day. ...... 9 Oct 2019 9:09
IPTV Smarters app disappears from Play Store
IPTV Smarters app disappears from Play Store
A popular Android app used for IPTV service on devices has disappeared from the Play Store, and not for the first time. IPTV Smarters is ...... 8 Oct 2019 15:09
PS4 gets Remote Play on Android, improved Party experience
PS4 gets Remote Play on Android, improved Party experience
Sony's PlayStation 4 (PS4) console software updates to version 7.00 this week and brings some notable improvements for user experience. The ...... 8 Oct 2019 14:51
Disney bans Netflix ads ahead of streaming service launch
Disney bans Netflix ads ahead of streaming service launch
It has been reported that Disney has blacklisted Netflix ads across multiple of its properties as it prepares to jump into the streaming deep end. ...... 4 Oct 2019 14:11
Microsoft makes a surprising return to smartphones: Here's Surface Duo
Microsoft makes a surprising return to smartphones: Here's Surface Duo
Microsoft has today unveiled their first smartphone in years. Surface Duo was announced at the company's Surface event rather surprisingly, ...... 2 Oct 2019 12:49
WhatsApp support for Android Gingerbread and iOS 8 ends in early 2020
WhatsApp support for Android Gingerbread and iOS 8 ends in early 2020
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging platform with over a billion users around the world. While most of these users have a fairly up-to-date ...... 30 Sep 2019 11:59
DoorDash security breach leaks information from 5 million users, merchants, Dashers
DoorDash security breach leaks information from 5 million users, merchants, Dashers
The latest security breach is affecting iOS and Android app DoorDash users, a blog post by the company reveals. According to the post, nearly ...... 27 Sep 2019 13:21
YouTube Music is now pre-installed on new Android devices
YouTube Music is now pre-installed on new Android devices
Google has tried to capture the music market with different iterations of streaming services for quite a while without much success. Previously ...... 27 Sep 2019 13:02
OnePlus 7 vs OnePlus 7T, what's new in latest upgrade?
OnePlus 7 vs OnePlus 7T, what's new in latest upgrade?
Is it worth ditching your OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 7 Pro for a new OnePlus 7T, unveiled today? Let's take a quick peak at the notable differences. ...... 26 Sep 2019 11:00
OnePlus 7T launched, here are the specs, pics, and more
OnePlus 7T launched, here are the specs, pics, and more
OnePlus has unveiled the latest series in its popular smartphone lineup with the OnePlus 7T. Chinese smartphone firm OnePlus has refreshed ...... 26 Sep 2019 11:00
YouTube's TV portal shutting down
YouTube's TV portal shutting down
YouTube has become immensely popular in the past few years. It might not be the TV killer everyone thought of, that's probably Netflix, Disney, ...... 15 Sep 2019 10:56
Apple developing a new technology to bring back Touch ID
Apple developing a new technology to bring back Touch ID
Apple is developing a new fingerprint technology that it is going insert into future iPhone displays. Even before the release of iPhone ...... 5 Sep 2019 11:41
Mozilla released Firefox 69, blocks cryptomining and tracking with Enhanced Tracking Protection
Mozilla released Firefox 69, blocks cryptomining and tracking with Enhanced Tracking Protection
Mozilla has announced the newest version of their web browser Firefox. The new Firefox 69 aims to improve security and privacy of the users ...... 4 Sep 2019 14:01
Google has shipped Android 10, check your Pixel
Google has shipped Android 10, check your Pixel
Google's latest and greatest mobile operating system iteration has finally launched. New Pixel phones are yet to be released, we don't even ...... 4 Sep 2019 11:22
Facebook might make Like count invisible on posts
Facebook might make Like count invisible on posts
Facebook may repeat a change from its Instagram service that will reduce the visibility of a post's overall popularity. Back in April this ...... 3 Sep 2019 13:23
Google gets rid of tasty treats, adopts new Android logo
Google gets rid of tasty treats, adopts new Android logo
Google's mobile operating system is more than a decade old, and throughout the years we've grown to know different versions by their sweet names. ...... 22 Aug 2019 15:50
Disney+: List of supported devices, launch date, pricing and countries that will get it
Disney+: List of supported devices, launch date, pricing and countries that will get it
Disney has finally revealed what devices will be supported once the new subscription service, Disney+, will launch in November. Service is set ...... 19 Aug 2019 10:22
Huawei released its own operating system to rival Android: Harmony OS
Huawei released its own operating system to rival Android: Harmony OS
Even though there's a ceasefire between United States and Chinese telecom giant Huawei, the company is determined to seek alternatives to Google-controlled ...... 9 Aug 2019 6:36
Apple reportedly wants to put Touch ID under iPhone's screen
Apple reportedly wants to put Touch ID under iPhone's screen
Many of us thought that Apple would be slowly ending the reign of touch sensors in iPhones after they revealed iPhone X and definitely after ...... 6 Aug 2019 10:50
Report: Huawei ready to reveal Hongmeng OS, as soon as this week
Report: Huawei ready to reveal Hongmeng OS, as soon as this week
As soon as the Trump ban was announced, making Android possibly unattainable for Huawei no longer, all kinds of rumors about Huawei's own mobile ...... 5 Aug 2019 14:18
Why was Netflix requesting physical activity data?
Why was Netflix requesting physical activity data?
Netflix is considered one of the pioneers in AB testing in the streaming service space, and the company has improved upon its layout, recommendations, ...... 2 Aug 2019 11:48
Well what do you know, Samsung has a new tablet
Well what do you know, Samsung has a new tablet
Android dwarfs iOS in terms of smartphone install base, and one could argue that Google's platform is beating iOS even in quality nowadays. ...... 1 Aug 2019 13:41
Google testing a new Play Pass subscription service
Google testing a new Play Pass subscription service
Subscription services are the key to success these days. If you don't believe, ask Netflix, Spotify, or Amazon. Of course mammoths like ...... 1 Aug 2019 11:02
Android comes to Switch with unofficial ROM
Android comes to Switch with unofficial ROM
The first publicly available Android ROM for Nintendo Switch has been released by developers at XDA. The unofficial firmware is based on ...... 29 Jul 2019 6:29
Online requirement for 'Doom' ports on PS4, Xbox One, Switch to be removed
Online requirement for 'Doom' ports on PS4, Xbox One, Switch to be removed
Last week, Bethesda dropped the three original Doom titles on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Android and iOS but faced backlash over a login requirement. ...... 29 Jul 2019 6:27
FaceApp is a Russian app - Will it leak your data to Putin's administration?
FaceApp is a Russian app - Will it leak your data to Putin's administration?
FaceApp is an image manipulation app that caused a craze in social media back in 2017. Now, the craze is back, after the company updated its ...... 18 Jul 2019 8:41
Late 2019 Android phones have a new, more powerful chip from Qualcomm to utilize
Late 2019 Android phones have a new, more powerful chip from Qualcomm to utilize
The leading chip manufacturer for Android phones has released a new system-on-chip. Qualcomm's new offering is called Snapdragon 855+ and it ...... 16 Jul 2019 9:16
Popcorn Time, Showbox removed from Aptoide following lawsuit
Popcorn Time, Showbox removed from Aptoide following lawsuit
Aptoide has removed two Android apps that are used to watch TV shows and movies for free from the market following a lawsuit two film companies. ...... 16 Jul 2019 4:17
Finnish compulsory military service making smartphone mandatory – offers one if necessary
Finnish compulsory military service making smartphone mandatory – offers one if necessary
The Finnish armed forces are readying new rules for the country's semi-compulsory military service. In the reform, entitled Koulutus 2020, Finnish ...... 11 Jul 2019 15:09
Chromecast, Android TV get Prime Video plus YouTube comes to Fire TV devices
Chromecast, Android TV get Prime Video plus YouTube comes to Fire TV devices
The mending relationship between Amazon and Google continues with Prime TV support coming for Chromecast, Android TV. Amazon Prime Video ...... 9 Jul 2019 10:54
Spotify introduces 10MB Lite app for Android
Spotify introduces 10MB Lite app for Android
Spotify has released a Lite version of its music streaming app designed for slower networks and older Android devices. At just around 10MB ...... 9 Jul 2019 4:53
Android notifications come to Windows desktops
Android notifications come to Windows desktops
Microsoft has rolled out an update that will enable users to see notifications from connected Android devices on their Windows 10 Desktop. ...... 3 Jul 2019 20:14
YouTube Music will download 500 of your favorite songs
YouTube Music will download 500 of your favorite songs
YouTube Music will save up to 500 of your favorite songs so you can access them for Offline listening. The 'Smart Downloads' feature will ...... 26 Jun 2019 21:36
Microsoft developing a dual-screen Surface with Android apps?
Microsoft developing a dual-screen Surface with Android apps?
Microsoft's success with their Surface lineup was in doubt right from the beginning. The company was in the midst of failing their mobile platform, ...... 25 Jun 2019 10:38
Bill Gates: Android is my greatest mistake
Bill Gates: Android is my greatest mistake
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates cites the dominance of Android in the mobile space as his greatest mistake in the Redmond firm's history. ...... 24 Jun 2019 20:13
Huawei seeking trademark for own mobile platform
Huawei seeking trademark for own mobile platform
Huawei has been all over the news recently, thanks to Trump administration blacklisting the company. It is becoming increasingly hard to ...... 13 Jun 2019 14:17
Apple expands to Windows 10 – iCloud available in Microsoft Store
Apple expands to Windows 10 – iCloud available in Microsoft Store
Apple has never really been one to bridge the gap between operating systems, ecosystems, and platforms. The company's stronghold over things ...... 13 Jun 2019 11:56
Apple is planning on buying Intel's failed modem business?
Apple is planning on buying Intel's failed modem business?
Apple's rise to the top with the iPhone was nothing short of miraculous, but things haven't necessarily been going as great after Steve Jobs ...... 12 Jun 2019 13:39
Trump willing to loosen Huawei ban if trade negotiation advance
Trump willing to loosen Huawei ban if trade negotiation advance
The U.S. government's blacklisting of Huawei could have disastrous consequences to the world's second largest smartphone manufacturer, but the ...... 10 Jun 2019 13:49
AfterDawn is 20 years old today - Time to look back
AfterDawn is 20 years old today - Time to look back
It all started in winter 1998/1999. It was one of the coldest winters in Finnish history with temperatures dropping to record low of -51C in ...... 10 Jun 2019 8:53
No pre-installed Facebook for Huawei phones
No pre-installed Facebook for Huawei phones
The U.S. government's blacklisting of Huawei has resulted in fairly dire consequences for the Chinese smartphone giant. Many of the American, ...... 8 Jun 2019 16:43
China might soon have their own blacklist after Huawei ban
China might soon have their own blacklist after Huawei ban
Huawei is one of the most influential Chinese companies around, and while it's still unclear whether the government indeed influences the company, ...... 31 May 2019 18:28
Google brings Waze features to Google Maps in 40+ countries
Google brings Waze features to Google Maps in 40+ countries
Google has announced that they are bringing some of the more important features of Waze to Google Maps. The company has already brought them ...... 31 May 2019 12:01
Leak spoils one of iOS 13's most anticipated new features
Leak spoils one of iOS 13's most anticipated new features
Apple is going to reveal their newest version of iOS next week. The mobile operating system gets announced an update at the annual Worldwide ...... 29 May 2019 16:19
Spotify adds sleep timer to its Android version - Here's how to use it
Spotify adds sleep timer to its Android version - Here's how to use it
Many people prefer to go to sleep while listening to soothing music. To help with this, Spotify has finally added a sleep timer to its Android ...... 29 May 2019 7:46
Ouya games console support ends next month
Ouya games console support ends next month
The journey of an Android-based crowd-funded open games console comes to an end on June 25. In 2012, Ouya raised millions of dollars in a ...... 23 May 2019 20:52
Intel and Qualcomm cease business with Huawei - Effectively kills off Huawei's laptop and PC business, affects phones, too
Intel and Qualcomm cease business with Huawei - Effectively kills off Huawei's laptop and PC business, affects phones, too
After yesterday's decision by Google to revoke Huawei's Android license, more bad news are piling for Huawei. Now, U.S. semiconductor giants ...... 20 May 2019 4:52
Google confirms Huawei ban, says the decision wont affect current Huawei or Honor phones - for now
Google confirms Huawei ban, says the decision wont affect current Huawei or Honor phones - for now
Google has confirmed the yesterday's news about Google revoking Huawei's Android license. Company said that the decision is based on United ...... 20 May 2019 3:56
Google blocked: Huawei phones wont be able to access Gmail, Play Store, new Android versions and more
Google blocked: Huawei phones wont be able to access Gmail, Play Store, new Android versions and more
United States has waged a war against Chinese telecom giant Huawei for some time now. But now the big guys are joining the fight. According ...... 19 May 2019 15:12
Here's how you can find downloaded files on Android
Here's how you can find downloaded files on Android
Android offers a wide range of features that many of the competing platforms, including most importantly of course Apple's iOS, do not have. ...... 18 May 2019 7:04
Google knows where you are at almost any given moment, here's how to block it
Google knows where you are at almost any given moment, here's how to block it
Google has over a billion users around the world every month, and their reach is increasing with every Android phone sold, every search made, ...... 10 May 2019 12:12
Android Q is already available to 23 phones, here's how to install
Android Q is already available to 23 phones, here's how to install
Google officially announced yesterday their newest Android version, Android Q. The tenth version of Google's mobile operating system is still ...... 8 May 2019 15:20
Pixel 3a is official, Google unveiled the $399 Pixel phone
Pixel 3a is official, Google unveiled the $399 Pixel phone
Yesterday Google announced some new products and services at their annual developer conference Google I/O. Alongside announcing official the ...... 8 May 2019 11:40
Google announced Android Q, here's what's new
Google announced Android Q, here's what's new
Google's developer conference Google I/O started yesterday with keynote from CEO Sundar Pichai and myriad of announcements from his fellow execs. ...... 8 May 2019 11:01
New exploit in Chrome for Android abuses your trust in the address bar
New exploit in Chrome for Android abuses your trust in the address bar
Google's Chrome is considered to be among the safest browsers for a good reason. Google has spent copious amount of time providing users with ...... 29 Apr 2019 10:52
You can now get Android notifications to your Windows desktop
You can now get Android notifications to your Windows desktop
You know the feeling when you're at the office, working with your PC and your phone beeps about some incoming notification and you couldn't ...... 29 Apr 2019 6:56
War between PC gaming stores: Epic promises to stop exclusives, *IF* Steam lowers its own cut
War between PC gaming stores: Epic promises to stop exclusives, *IF* Steam lowers its own cut
During the past year, the Pc gaming giants have been fighting to dominate the gaming marketplace sector. The war started when Epic Games' got ...... 27 Apr 2019 6:17
Google updates Chrome: Chrome 74 available now on an all platforms
Google updates Chrome: Chrome 74 available now on an all platforms
Google has today announced the new Chrome 74. The updated version of Google's web browser is available for most platforms, including Windows, ...... 24 Apr 2019 16:05
OnePlus revealed launch date for OnePlus 7 Series, Pro specs leaked
OnePlus revealed launch date for OnePlus 7 Series, Pro specs leaked
OnePlus has today officially announced that they'll be revealing their next generation of smartphones in New York next month. On May 14, the ...... 23 Apr 2019 12:49
Here's how to transfer all the important data from an old Android phone to a new one
Here's how to transfer all the important data from an old Android phone to a new one
Switching smartphones can be a pain in the behind, especially if you are switching platforms. However, even getting a new Android phone to replace ...... 21 Apr 2019 8:10
Google and Amazon settle differences with Prime Video, YouTube, Chromecast
Google and Amazon settle differences with Prime Video, YouTube, Chromecast
A dispute broke out between Google and Amazon approximately two years ago when Amazon released the first smart display, Echo Show. The device ...... 18 Apr 2019 11:45
Android will soon offer EU users to switch to another search engine and browser
Android will soon offer EU users to switch to another search engine and browser
European Union slapped Google a 4.3 billion euro ($5bn) fine last year for breaking EU's competition laws with Android operating system. Now ...... 18 Apr 2019 8:20
Google's newest antitrust fine determined: $1.69 billion
Google's newest antitrust fine determined: $1.69 billion
As expected, the European Commission has now come up with a fitting bill for Google's newest strain of antitrust violations. As reported ...... 21 Mar 2019 14:26
NRK: Nokia Android phone leaks data to Chinese servers
NRK: Nokia Android phone leaks data to Chinese servers
Norwegian public broadcaster NRK has found out that Nokia's Android phone, Nokia 7 Plus, leaks data to servers in China. The data leak was ...... 21 Mar 2019 9:24
Google to hit by another EU antitrust fine
Google to hit by another EU antitrust fine
Google is about to receive a third fee for antitrust violations from the European Commission. Again Google has violated the laws by preventing ...... 17 Mar 2019 13:15
Xbox Live is coming to both Android and iOS
Xbox Live is coming to both Android and iOS
Microsoft has been developing a port of Xbox Live to mobile platforms for a while now. Now it has officially confirmed that Xbox Live is coming ...... 16 Mar 2019 14:26
Google released first Android Q beta
Google released first Android Q beta
Android Pie's market share among Android versions is probably in the low single digits still, but that doesn't stop Google pushing on with new ...... 15 Mar 2019 14:34
PS4 Remote Play app comes to iPhone, iPad
PS4 Remote Play app comes to iPhone, iPad
More than four years after launching for Android devices, the PS4 Remote Play app has launched for iOS devices so you can use it with iPads and iPhones. ...... 7 Mar 2019 17:16
How to take a screenshot with iOS and Android
How to take a screenshot with iOS and Android
Screenshots are a versatile tool that have been a significant part of every operating system at least ever since the Print Screen (PrtScr) button ...... 2 Mar 2019 9:05
Google released Duo videochat for the web
Google released Duo videochat for the web
Google's one of the more recent tries at communication apps has been released to a new platform. Duo, the video chat platform, is already available ...... 27 Feb 2019 9:19
AirMessage brings iMessage to Android – with a caveat
AirMessage brings iMessage to Android – with a caveat
Android and iOS both have their pros and cons, there's really no objectively better solution for every person. However, there's one single reason ...... 26 Feb 2019 14:10
Apple is soon releasing Apple Music for Google Home?
Apple is soon releasing Apple Music for Google Home?
You know, and hate, Apple for their closed ecosystems, which grow and thrive because of their exclusive features and apps. One of the Apple ...... 26 Feb 2019 9:34
MicroSD cards breaking the one terabyte barrier, in stores before summer
MicroSD cards breaking the one terabyte barrier, in stores before summer
While it's debatable that Moore's law is relevant any longer when it comes to transistor density, CPU performance, or memory capacity, digital ...... 25 Feb 2019 11:59
Nokia 9 Pureview with 5 back cameras unveiled at MWC
Nokia 9 Pureview with 5 back cameras unveiled at MWC
HMD Global showed off a new Nokia smartphone that can snap photos with up to 240-megapixel resolution using five separate lenses. A new contender ...... 25 Feb 2019 6:20
Unpacked 2019: Hands-on with new Galaxy S10 and accessories
Unpacked 2019: Hands-on with new Galaxy S10 and accessories
Samsung held its yearly Unpacked event this time around in San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. A new city and a new venue for Unpacked ...... 20 Feb 2019 20:11
Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Buds wearables
Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Buds wearables
At Samsung's press event in San Francisco today, the South Korean firm has unveiled three new wearables alongside its Galaxy S10 handsets and Galaxy Fold. ...... 20 Feb 2019 16:02
Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e unveiled in San Franciso
Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e unveiled in San Franciso
Samsung has shown off its shiny new Galaxy S10 handsets on the tenth anniversary of the original Galaxy S smartphone. There are three options ...... 20 Feb 2019 14:58
Samsung Galaxy Fold is a powerful smartphone that unfolds into a tablet
Samsung Galaxy Fold is a powerful smartphone that unfolds into a tablet
Samsung has unveiled its new Samsung Galaxy Fold, a powerful smartphone that unfolds into a tablet. Rumors and leaks had confirmed that Samsung ...... 20 Feb 2019 14:24
How to transfer all the important data from an old Android to a new one
How to transfer all the important data from an old Android to a new one
The world is filled with Android devices. While Apple might be king of high-end smartphones, Google's operating system has conquered the world in numbers. ...... 17 Feb 2019 13:06
Review: Sony WH-1000XM3, Worth the Hype?
Review: Sony WH-1000XM3, Worth the Hype?
Over the past few months, Sony's newest set of wireless active noise canceling headphones have gotten a lot of press and good reviews. The WH-1000X ...... 14 Feb 2019 11:07
Facebook adds unsend feature to Messenger
Facebook adds unsend feature to Messenger
Year and a half ago WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging platform, added a feature called Unsend to its apps. Now Facebook has taken ...... 6 Feb 2019 10:16
Apple replacing Lightning port on the iPhone?
Apple replacing Lightning port on the iPhone?
As we all know, Apple loves proprietary technologies so much that sometimes it makes completely mundane feature sound like they are a new innovation. ...... 31 Jan 2019 11:32
Guide: Here's how to block people on WhatsApp
Guide: Here's how to block people on WhatsApp
People are moving away from SMS to internet based messaging systems on their phones. Whether it is iMessage, Skype, or the world's most popular ...... 27 Jan 2019 14:16
Nokia smartphones are making a comeback with three North American carriers
Nokia smartphones are making a comeback with three North American carriers
Nokia, the Finnish mobile phone brand, has gone through all kinds of transformations in the 2000s, but it is making a comeback in North America ...... 25 Jan 2019 12:59
Google hires long-time Apple manager to build Fuchsia OS
Google hires long-time Apple manager to build Fuchsia OS
We've known for years that Google is developing a new operating system behind the scenes. Now Google has hired new talent from no other than ...... 25 Jan 2019 12:00
Spotify preparing its first hardware launch
Spotify preparing its first hardware launch
The world's leading music streaming service has managed to keep itself on a narrow path not expanding the scope of the operation beyond simple ...... 19 Jan 2019 17:34
Microsoft: Windows 10 Mobile is dead, switch to Android or iPhone
Microsoft: Windows 10 Mobile is dead, switch to Android or iPhone
Microsoft has finally said out loud what everyone else knew already: Windows 10 Mobile operating system is dead. Company tells in its support ...... 18 Jan 2019 14:45
Leak reveals new, dark secrets about Android Q
Leak reveals new, dark secrets about Android Q
The most recent version of Google's mobile operating systems, Android Pie, is still very much in the minority on Android devices, but we've ...... 17 Jan 2019 11:37
How to change your ringtones on Android
How to change your ringtones on Android
One of the first things you could customize on a mobile phone was ringtones. Now that customizability includes wallpapers, apps, and widgets, ...... 29 Dec 2018 9:07
Here's how to record phone calls on Android and iPhone
Here's how to record phone calls on Android and iPhone
In both your professinal as well as personal life you might come up with situations where recording a phone call is worth a fortune. Perhaps ...... 23 Dec 2018 8:00
Here's how to block calls on both Android and iPhone
Here's how to block calls on both Android and iPhone
If you are targeted by a WhatsApp spammer or get numerous calls and/or texts from specific numbers, you might want to block the number. Fortunately ...... 15 Dec 2018 10:07
Galaxy S10's 5G chip and ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor released
Galaxy S10's 5G chip and ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor released
All the major smartphone events for the year are long gone, except for a Nokia event today in Dubai, so it is perhaps time to start focusing ...... 5 Dec 2018 9:18
Upcoming Pixel 3 Lite leaks with live photos
Upcoming Pixel 3 Lite leaks with live photos
Google's newly released Pixel 3 smartphones are the craze at the point. They are definitely at the peak of Android phones, but unfortunately ...... 17 Nov 2018 12:34
Samsung showcases a foldable phone on stage
Samsung showcases a foldable phone on stage
Innovation used to be Samsung's ticket to success with ever better Android phones. As often happens with large companies, Samsung kind of forgot to innovate. ...... 8 Nov 2018 11:14
Qualcomm: 5G coming to flagship phones in early 2019
Qualcomm: 5G coming to flagship phones in early 2019
The fight for the fifth generation of wireless data connections is upon us. 5G is landing in not too distant future, and tech companies are ...... 24 Oct 2018 11:44
Google to charge manufacturers for services in EU
Google to charge manufacturers for services in EU
Google has decided that it is necessary to start charging Android manufacturers for using Google Play services, and its apps, in Europe. ...... 23 Oct 2018 12:13
Winamp v5.8 released - first update in 5 years!
Winamp v5.8 released - first update in 5 years!
Winamp has gone through several ownership changes ever since AOL gave up hopes with the legendary music player and the program has been on permanent ...... 19 Oct 2018 7:45
AfterDawn's Android app updated to v1.60
AfterDawn's Android app updated to v1.60
AfterDawn's official Android app has been updated. The new version, v1.60, is mostly a bug fix release to address the known issues with the app. ...... 19 Oct 2018 6:23
OnePlus delays its Android Pie update for OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T models
OnePlus delays its Android Pie update for OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T models
OnePlus has confirmed previously that its upcoming OnePlus 6T model will ship with the latest Android Pie operating system. But company also ...... 17 Oct 2018 6:13
Essential developing a phone that automatically answers text messages
Essential developing a phone that automatically answers text messages
The man behind the original Android, Andy Rubin, made a comeback to the smartphone world last year with his new company Essential Products and ...... 11 Oct 2018 10:48
Google files an appeal on EU's $5 billion fine on Android
Google files an appeal on EU's $5 billion fine on Android
European Commission investigated Google's monopolistic tendencies during past few years which resulted in July to a massive fine for Google ...... 11 Oct 2018 10:15
Google's new tablet is a Chromebook: This is Pixel Slate
Google's new tablet is a Chromebook: This is Pixel Slate
As anticipated, Google introduced yesterday two new Pixel phones, but perhaps the most intriguing new product was the new Pixel Slate. Pixel ...... 10 Oct 2018 8:56
Spotify now integrates with Google Maps, both on Android and iPhone
Spotify now integrates with Google Maps, both on Android and iPhone
Spotify announced a new feature today, integrating the popular streaming service app to Google Maps navigation on Android and on iPhone. ...... 1 Oct 2018 7:38
Google's Family Link lets parents control their teens' phones
Google's Family Link lets parents control their teens' phones
Google released last year a family-oriented app, called Family Link, which allows parents to control their kids' phones. Previously Family ...... 19 Sep 2018 10:57
Google admits to accidentally changing Android phone settings without users' knowledge
Google admits to accidentally changing Android phone settings without users' knowledge
Google has officially apologized for an error that changed Android users setting without their approval. Users have noticed that their phone ...... 18 Sep 2018 11:09
Opinion: Apple unveiled a thousand dollar smartphone with obsolete display tech
Opinion: Apple unveiled a thousand dollar smartphone with obsolete display tech
Apple's last week's iPhone event held in Cupertino included some highlights worthy of ovations, perhaps even standing ones. The first ever ...... 17 Sep 2018 11:30
Fingerprint sensing comes to Chrome on Android, Mac
Fingerprint sensing comes to Chrome on Android, Mac
The latest beta of Google Chrome provides access to fingerprint sensing hardware so it can be used by web services. The Web Authentication ...... 14 Sep 2018 15:57
Kodi users fall victim to malware due to malicious add-on
Kodi users fall victim to malware due to malicious add-on
Some Kodi users have been infected with a crypto-mining malware due to a malicious dependancy distributed with a popular add-on. According ...... 14 Sep 2018 15:48
YouTube Kids gives parents more control over content
YouTube Kids gives parents more control over content
The YouTube Kids app now provides parents with more control over the content that their children can see. The most important addition to ...... 13 Sep 2018 18:44
Android box seller to pay $25 million settlement
Android box seller to pay $25 million settlement
TickBox TV has reportedly agreed to pay a $25 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleged it promoted copyright infringement. TickBox TV ...... 11 Sep 2018 18:28
Terrarium TV piracy app shutting down
Terrarium TV piracy app shutting down
A popular Android application for pirate TV streams will shut down completely at the end of the month, its developer has confirmed. In a ...... 11 Sep 2018 4:42
Apple kicks Infowars app from App Store
Apple kicks Infowars app from App Store
Apple has confirmed that it has also removed Alex Jones' InfoWars app from its app store, citing community guidelines. Last month, several ...... 10 Sep 2018 14:59
Microsoft reveals Surface event date, but why would you care?
Microsoft reveals Surface event date, but why would you care?
In technology industry, especially the smartphone part of it, the upcoming month will be perhaps the most important 30 days of the year. ...... 9 Sep 2018 11:56
YouTube's Dark Theme is on Android - How to Enable
YouTube's Dark Theme is on Android - How to Enable
The latest official YouTube app for Android has gotten a new Dark Theme and you can easily switch to it. Google previously revealed that ...... 6 Sep 2018 23:32
Xbox One can be controlled by Cortana, Alexa devices
Xbox One can be controlled by Cortana, Alexa devices
Microsoft is making it possible to control your Xbox One console using Cortana and Alexa voice commands. For Kinect users and those with ...... 6 Sep 2018 14:24
Chrome gets redesign, new features for 10th anniversary
Chrome gets redesign, new features for 10th anniversary
Google's Chrome browser turned ten years old this past weekend, and Google is celebrating by revamping the browsers appearance and beefing it up. ...... 4 Sep 2018 20:00
Google put a stop to Pixel Watch rumors
Google put a stop to Pixel Watch rumors
Google's upcoming Pixel event has yet to be announced officially, so there is still time for some rumors and speculation. We of course already ...... 2 Sep 2018 11:11
The world's largest open source project, Linux, turned 27
The world's largest open source project, Linux, turned 27
27 years ago, on the 25th of August in 1991 to be exact, a student from University of Helsinki posted on a newsgroup seeking for feedback for ...... 27 Aug 2018 6:56
OnePlus 6T arrives in October - First model to get U.S. carrier partner
OnePlus 6T arrives in October - First model to get U.S. carrier partner
OnePlus has been one of the most rapidly growing Android manufacturers in the World. OnePlus has followed its own, pretty unique path and has ...... 18 Aug 2018 9:28
Report: Google working on censored search engine for China
Report: Google working on censored search engine for China
According to a report by The Intercept, Google has been working on a version of its search engine that would comply with Chinese censorship laws. ...... 2 Aug 2018 7:33
Plex adds support for offline podcasts
Plex adds support for offline podcasts
Plex has taken Podcasts out of beta with the addition of several new requested features to improve the podcast experience. You can now easily ...... 2 Aug 2018 7:21
Samsung disappointed after Galaxy S9 sales slump
Samsung disappointed after Galaxy S9 sales slump
Samsung has today released their second quarter results, and the fallout is fairly pessimistic for their smartphone division. The Korean electronics ...... 31 Jul 2018 15:28
WhatsApp now supports group calls
WhatsApp now supports group calls
WhatsApp has updated their mobile messaging platform with a major new feature. Facebook-owned, world's largest, instant messaging app first ...... 31 Jul 2018 15:11
New pictures reveal upcoming Google Pixel 3 XL
New pictures reveal upcoming Google Pixel 3 XL
This year's Google phone is soon just around the corner and we've been hearing a lot about the phones. Rumors have suggested that we get once ...... 30 Jul 2018 14:54
OnePlus to update all smartphones since 2016 to Android P
OnePlus to update all smartphones since 2016 to Android P
OnePlus, a Chinese smartphone company that became known by their Flagship Killer branding used in their early models, has now shared some amazing ...... 30 Jul 2018 14:28
Google raises its age limit to 16 - includes YouTube, Android, Gmail, ..
Google raises its age limit to 16 - includes YouTube, Android, Gmail, ..
In several European countries, Google has recently raised its minimum age limit to 16 years. This means that minors under 16 cannot create new ...... 25 Jul 2018 4:00
YouTube's Picture-In-Picture mode rolling out to more Android devices
YouTube's Picture-In-Picture mode rolling out to more Android devices
According to reports, non-premium YouTube users are getting the picture-in-picture feature on their Android devices. The PiP feature will ...... 28 Jun 2018 6:15
Google launches dedicated podcast app
Google launches dedicated podcast app
Google has launched Google Podcasts, a dedicated app for finding and listening to podcasts on Android. Google Podcasts is available from ...... 20 Jun 2018 8:11
Adobe's Project Rush is an all-in-one, cross-device video editing app
Adobe's Project Rush is an all-in-one, cross-device video editing app
Adobe is working on a video-editing solution for Desktop and Mobile that streamlines the process of video editing, production and distribution. ...... 20 Jun 2018 7:07
NBC Sports app comes to PS4
NBC Sports app comes to PS4
The NBC Sports app, which streams thousands of hours of premium NBC Sports content annually, is available to download for PS4 consoles now. ...... 15 Jun 2018 6:54
La Liga accused of spying through Android phones
La Liga accused of spying through Android phones
The top tier professional football league in Spain has been accused of spying on fans by accessing GPS data and the microphone on Android devices. ...... 13 Jun 2018 4:53
E3 2018: Microsoft announces Gears 5, Gears Pop! and Gears Tactics
E3 2018: Microsoft announces Gears 5, Gears Pop! and Gears Tactics
The wildly successful Gears of War franchise is getting three new titles in the near future, including Gears 5 which is set for a 2019 debut. ...... 11 Jun 2018 3:58
AfterDawn's 19th birthday
AfterDawn's 19th birthday
Wow, yet another year has passed and we're once again celebrating our site's birthday. This hobby-project-gone-mad of ours is officially 19 ...... 10 Jun 2018 4:35
Amazon's Map Tracking feature lets you prepare for the delivery
Amazon's Map Tracking feature lets you prepare for the delivery
Amazon has launched a new feature for its users that allows them to track packages even more closely. In fact, the new feature lets you see ...... 25 May 2018 12:31
Serious WhatsApp bug found - allows blocked contacts to send messages
Serious WhatsApp bug found - allows blocked contacts to send messages
Serious and potentially very annoying bug has been found in latest WhatsApp version. The bug allows previously blocked contacts to send messages ...... 24 May 2018 5:12
OnePlus releases their newest flagship killer: Here's the OnePlus 6
OnePlus releases their newest flagship killer: Here's the OnePlus 6
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus got its notoriety from years back when it vowed to destroy the flagship smartphones of its time ...... 18 May 2018 12:20
Google Assistant robocalls too human to not include a disclaimer
Google Assistant robocalls too human to not include a disclaimer
Google's I/O conference keynote was focused largely on the improvements of Android, its apps, and the new navigation scheme Android P will bring ...... 12 May 2018 11:05
Google reveals what a smarter Android P brings along
Google reveals what a smarter Android P brings along
Google's annual I/O conference is at hand, and Sundar Pichai et al are talking in front of a crowd to reveal what new their upcoming Android ...... 8 May 2018 14:59
Some of the Android P secrets revealed: Bye-bye third button, welcome new battery saver options, ..
Some of the Android P secrets revealed: Bye-bye third button, welcome new battery saver options, ..
Google's annual developer conference Google I/O is about to start soon. Google usually reveals most of the new features coming to its next Android ...... 8 May 2018 10:34
AfterDawn's own Android app updated: Night mode added, bugs fixed
AfterDawn's own Android app updated: Night mode added, bugs fixed
AfterDawn's official Android app has been updated. The new version, v1.50, now has the most-requested new feature: night mode (aka dark theme) ...... 8 May 2018 7:34
Single message will freeze your WhatsApp - or even your entire phone
Single message will freeze your WhatsApp - or even your entire phone
There's a nasty, malicious WhatsApp message spreading across the World that can freeze WhatsApp - or even your entire phone. One of these ...... 7 May 2018 4:18
Windows 10 gets an update with new Timeline feature
Windows 10 gets an update with new Timeline feature
Microsoft has revealed that they are releasing the next update for Windows 10 soon. In fact, the update simply called April 2018 update is available ...... 28 Apr 2018 12:03
Google ready to give up and copy iMessage
Google ready to give up and copy iMessage
Google's mobile operating system is the most popular around the world, but it is not without faults, far from it. Many of you are familiar with ...... 21 Apr 2018 14:11
LG to release first ever phone with dedicated Google Assistant button
LG to release first ever phone with dedicated Google Assistant button
Perhaps nothing is a bigger focus point for technology giants these days than artificial intelligence. Companies try to integrate smart, and ...... 20 Apr 2018 14:27
Gmail getting a revamp with a new interface, features from Inbox
Gmail getting a revamp with a new interface, features from Inbox
Google is planning to do a fairly meaningful user interface revamp to its beloved email service, Gmail, according to a leak by Android Authority. ...... 12 Apr 2018 12:22
AfterDawn's official Android app updated
AfterDawn's official Android app updated
AfterDawn's own official Android app has been updated. The new version, v1.10, is now available. After the initial launch of our own app, ...... 11 Apr 2018 1:40
Googles upcoming Android TV device revealed in pictures and specs
Googles upcoming Android TV device revealed in pictures and specs
Google only really sells one type of TV product at this moment, albeit in a couple variations. That is of course the immensely popular Chromecast ...... 10 Apr 2018 13:09
WhatsApp sucks - Here's what they should fix
WhatsApp sucks - Here's what they should fix
WhatsApp is the de facto messaging app in most countries around the world. Only the United States, Canada and handful of other countries prefer ...... 5 Apr 2018 11:00
Guide: Force apps to landscape mode in Android
Guide: Force apps to landscape mode in Android
With most Android phones, user has two options for screen rotation: "lock the rotation", forcing the screen to remain in portrait mode and "automatic ...... 28 Mar 2018 11:35
Qualcomm lists Quick Charge 4.0 phones, and it's the shortest list
Qualcomm lists Quick Charge 4.0 phones, and it's the shortest list
Qualcomm might not be fusing with Broadcom, but it still is one of leading semiconductor manufacturers. Their reach in smartphones is unparalleled, ...... 18 Mar 2018 18:22
Celebrate Mario Day by driving a Mario Kart on Google Maps
Celebrate Mario Day by driving a Mario Kart on Google Maps
If you didn't know, it's Mario Day today! Yes, that plummer from dozens of Nintendo games is being celebrated today. You might ask why? And ...... 10 Mar 2018 12:59
Android P revealed - This is what it looks like
Android P revealed - This is what it looks like
Google has released the first glimpse of its upcoming Android P operating system. New version of Android is about to launch sometime in Fall ...... 8 Mar 2018 3:21
VLC v3.0.1 released: Improves Chromecast support, faster MKV seeking
VLC v3.0.1 released: Improves Chromecast support, faster MKV seeking
Popular open-source video player, VLC, has been updated to v3.0.1 version. The new version is mostly a bug fix release after the player's ...... 28 Feb 2018 6:20
The banana phone is back, new Nokia phones announced
The banana phone is back, new Nokia phones announced
Nokia has been back with a vengeance for the past year or two releasing Android phones for many different price points. They even brought back ...... 25 Feb 2018 12:55
PlayStation profiles now accessible from web browsers
PlayStation profiles now accessible from web browsers
'My PlayStation' is the new social destination on the Web for your PlayStation profile. You can now login to the official PlayStation website ...... 21 Feb 2018 12:12
AfterDawn's own Android app released
AfterDawn's own Android app released
While many people prefer to read the news via browser, some prefer apps instead. Thus, we've finally released our own AfterDawn news app for Android. ...... 20 Feb 2018 6:45
Chrome's own ad blocker is now live - and this is how it works
Chrome's own ad blocker is now live - and this is how it works
Google's Chrome web browser started blocking ads on February 15, 2018. It comes into effect for all of its billions of users, without any extensions, ...... 18 Feb 2018 16:56
Apple to replace iPhone's back camera with TrueDepth?
Apple to replace iPhone's back camera with TrueDepth?
Apple's latest iteration of iPhone, or the greatest one should say since iPhone X and iPhone 8 were released simultaneously, utilizes a new ...... 18 Feb 2018 11:35
Apple's HomePod and Siri left on last place in a smart speaker bout
Apple's HomePod and Siri left on last place in a smart speaker bout
Apple finally managed to release their smart speaker to the public last week. First shown to the public last summer, Apple HomePod, was supposed ...... 13 Feb 2018 14:06
VLC updated to 3.0, finally with Chromecast support
VLC updated to 3.0, finally with Chromecast support
VLC, or as some may know it VideoLAN Client, has updated their app universally. The new versio of the popular media player has finally reached ...... 12 Feb 2018 12:06
Google to finally challenge iMessage properly? Leak suggests major Messages update
Google to finally challenge iMessage properly? Leak suggests major Messages update
Android's default messaging apps are probably used by a minority small enough to fit on a palm of a regular sized human hand. Yes, no one uses them. ...... 10 Feb 2018 11:57
Google pressures websites towards HTTPS: A secure web is here to stay
Google pressures websites towards HTTPS: "A secure web is here to stay"
Google's crusade for a safer, more secure web has been taking place for years. Especially after the Snowden leaks everyone has been more interested ...... 9 Feb 2018 12:44
One of the most important parts of iOS leaked, hackers rejoice
One of the most important parts of iOS leaked, hackers rejoice
Even though Google's mobile operating system, Android, is arguably not as open source as the company wants you to think, many of the building ...... 8 Feb 2018 13:18
Google is developing its own gaming console and game streaming service
Google is developing its own gaming console and game streaming service
According to reports, Google is developing its own game streaming service that would allow users to pay a monthly fee and play all the games ...... 8 Feb 2018 5:44
Android storage full? Google's free Files Go saves the day
Android storage full? Google's free Files Go saves the day
Google just updated its free (and ad-free) file manager for Android devices, Files Go. Files Go is Google's solution to Android's ever-present ...... 27 Jan 2018 5:59
Mozilla releases new Firefox 58 with improved JavaScript performance and more
Mozilla releases new Firefox 58 with improved JavaScript performance and more
Once a force to be reckoned with on the browser markets, Mozilla, has been in slow decline ever after the inception of Google Chrome. Now the ...... 25 Jan 2018 11:38
Android Oreo will show you WiFi speeds before connection
Android Oreo will show you WiFi speeds before connection
Devices running the latest Android Oreo release will now give you an idea of the speed of a WiFi network before you connect to it. Public ...... 23 Jan 2018 11:21
Project Linda turns your Razer Phone into a Razer laptop
Project Linda turns your Razer Phone into a Razer laptop
For years manufacturers have tried to bridge the gap between a smartphone and a computer by introducing proprietary docking technologies. You ...... 10 Jan 2018 9:23
Meltdown & Spectre: Serious CPU bugs affect Desktops, Servers and Smartphones
Meltdown & Spectre: Serious CPU bugs affect Desktops, Servers and Smartphones
Operating system vendors, cloud storage providers and other tech firms are scrambling to mitigate the affects of serious CPU vulnerabilities ...... 4 Jan 2018 3:46
Beloved VLC has updated its Android offering
Beloved VLC has updated its Android offering
One of the most popular PC media players of all time, VLC, has been on mobile for quite some time, but unfortunately the update schedule has ...... 5 Dec 2017 9:58
Google bringing HDR-videos to Android Chrome
Google bringing HDR-videos to Android Chrome
Google's Chrome browser is by far the most popular mobile browser on the planet, thanks to world dominated by Android phones. The mobile platform's ...... 4 Dec 2017 11:55
Microsoft brings Edge browser to Android and iOS
Microsoft brings Edge browser to Android and iOS
After years and years of development as a part of the Windows 10 ecosystem, Windows 10 Mobile never managed to grow into a proper business. ...... 2 Dec 2017 10:03
Apple and Qualcomm at it again, chip maker sued for patent infringement
Apple and Qualcomm at it again, chip maker sued for patent infringement
Apple has once again sued the world's largest mobile chip manufacturer Qualcomm. As you might have guessed, it's once again another patent dispute ...... 30 Nov 2017 12:44
YouTube Go is the diet version of YouTube – here's how to get it
YouTube Go is the diet version of YouTube – here's how to get it
YouTube is the number one online video resource bar none, not even close. However, even the largest provider of video content has their problems ...... 29 Nov 2017 16:01
My Tamagotchi Forever is a mobile revamp of the 20 yo virtual pet
My Tamagotchi Forever is a mobile revamp of the 20 yo virtual pet
You remember Tamagotchi, right? The Japanese virtual pet trapped in a tiny electronic device that you managed to kill by overfeeding. Well, ...... 25 Nov 2017 13:34
Skype pulled from Apple, Android app stores in China
Skype pulled from Apple, Android app stores in China
Microsoft's Skype video-phone call and messaging service has disappeared from Apple's App Store in China, as well as stores for Android. ...... 22 Nov 2017 7:46
Android fragmentation problems hit a new high, billion devices two years outdated
Android fragmentation problems hit a new high, billion devices two years outdated
For its entire history Android has had one massive problem: software fragmentation. That means that people are getting a different experience ...... 15 Nov 2017 12:32
Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's $105 billion offer
Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's $105 billion offer
A week ago it was announced that that semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom has made an offer on one of the largest competitors in the same space. ...... 13 Nov 2017 13:21
Apple lets first iOS users to send cash to each other with Apple Pay Cash
Apple lets first iOS users to send cash to each other with Apple Pay Cash
Apple has released a new feature with its latest iOS version. The new feature is called Apple Pay Cash and can be found it the OS 11.2 beta 2. ...... 8 Nov 2017 11:31
Google's new search tool lets you compare smartphones
Google's new search tool lets you compare smartphones
Google has added a new feature to its iconic search engine. Google does small, incremental changes to its search engine fairly frequently, and ...... 7 Nov 2017 16:36
YouTube TV app now available for Android TV devices
YouTube TV app now available for Android TV devices
YouTube is now offering a YouTube TV app designed for Android TV devices, including NVIDIA SHIELD, Xbox One and TVs with Android TV built-in. ...... 30 Oct 2017 16:45
WhatsApp updates emoji set in latest version
WhatsApp updates emoji set in latest version
Facebook's WhatsApp has gotten around to pushing out the upgraded emoji set it showed off several weeks ago. The new emojis are available ...... 29 Oct 2017 21:48
WhatsApp added one of the most anticipated features
WhatsApp added one of the most anticipated features
World's most popular instant messaging platform has announced a new feature. WhatsApp, a mobile messaging platform that has attracted over one ...... 28 Oct 2017 17:26
Yet another new Nokia smartphone expected next week
Yet another new Nokia smartphone expected next week
The Finnish phone brand, known for its indestructible phones back in the day, was revived last year. Company behind the Nokia branded smartphones, ...... 24 Oct 2017 14:55
Facebook revamping the news feed radically, makes more room for ads?
Facebook revamping the news feed radically, makes more room for ads?
Facebook is allegedly currently trialing a new news feed where the main feed might be swarmed by ads. This would entail that some more relevant ...... 24 Oct 2017 11:12
Google's advocacy of HTTPS a soaring success
Google's advocacy of HTTPS a soaring success
Google has released a new blog post which celebrates the success in adoption of secure web connections. A year ago the search giant announced ...... 21 Oct 2017 15:33
Google makes 'try without downloading' Instant Apps public
Google makes 'try without downloading' Instant Apps public
There aren't many more important upgrades coming to Google's app store than what the company calls Android Instant Apps. Unveiled first time ...... 19 Oct 2017 17:06
Every WiFi network in the World is now non-secure - WPA2 encryption broken
Every WiFi network in the World is now non-secure - WPA2 encryption broken
Researchers from Belgian university KU Leuven have managed to find a way to break WPA2 encryption used as the "strongest" encryption available ...... 17 Oct 2017 3:58
AfterDawn's own news aggregator app, HIGH.FI for Android, updated to new version
AfterDawn's own news aggregator app, HIGH.FI for Android, updated to new version
Ever wanted to see all the tech news in one widget? Wanted to follow not tens, but thousands of news sites with one app? Our own app, HIGH.FI ...... 17 Oct 2017 3:05
Reddit thread showing iPhone X running Pokémon GO sparks discussion about screen estate
Reddit thread showing iPhone X running Pokémon GO sparks discussion about screen estate
There's still almost a month until Apple's hyped iPhone X will hit the Apple Stores – and Town Squares, *sigh*. Since there's been an unprecedented ...... 12 Oct 2017 17:15
A new nerd phone promises true, open Linux and security
A new nerd phone promises true, open Linux and security
A group of open source advocates started a few years back a company called Purism. The idea behind the company was to attain crowdsourcing for ...... 11 Oct 2017 16:20
Android manufacturers to abandon new technology to copy Apple's?
Android manufacturers to abandon new technology to copy Apple's?
If you spent the first half of this year watching closely at smartphone rumors and leaks, you would have thought that an in-screen fingerprint ...... 9 Oct 2017 11:14
If it wasn't clear already, it's now official: Windows phone is dead
If it wasn't clear already, it's now official: Windows phone is dead
Microsoft has finally confirmed that it does not intend to release any new smartphones with Windows 10 Mobile or provide software updates for ...... 9 Oct 2017 10:49
BlackBerry just announced a new smartphone, 'Motion'
BlackBerry just announced a new smartphone, 'Motion'
It seems like BlackBerry should be a word that is no longer uttered in this day and age, but the company has somehow managed to survive over ...... 8 Oct 2017 13:39
Google unveils Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones
Google unveils Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones
As anticipated, Google today revealed two new powerful Pixel smartphones with considerable camera improvements, Google Assistant, Google Lens and more. ...... 4 Oct 2017 15:01
WhatsApp rips off iPhone emojis to create their own set
WhatsApp rips off iPhone emojis to create their own set
WhatsApp has released a new beta version of their world-leading messaging app. You might not immediately notice anything new after downloading ...... 3 Oct 2017 17:37
HTC is halting shares, Google takeover imminent
HTC is halting shares, Google takeover imminent
The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has been looking for a buyer for years. Year after year their business has declined, and the past ...... 20 Sep 2017 14:15
This is what the upcoming Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL look like
This is what the upcoming Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL look like
Now that Apple has unveiled their new, albeit mostly leaked, smartphones it is perhaps time to move on to other major players in the field. ...... 20 Sep 2017 11:44
Google's cheaper Home revealed in a leak
Google's cheaper Home revealed in a leak
After the success of Amazon's assistant-in-a-can, better known as Echo, several competitors have joined the home assistant domain with their ...... 20 Sep 2017 11:20
Amazon has a new Fire HD tablet for $150
Amazon has a new Fire HD tablet for $150
Amazon has unveiled a refreshed version of its Fire HD 10 tablet. The online retailers improved 10-inch tablet has got more storage and performance ...... 19 Sep 2017 15:03
YouTube brings HDR videos to mobile users
YouTube brings HDR videos to mobile users
Last week it was revealed that Netflix had released an update bringing HDR video to Galaxy Note8 smartphone. Expanding the HDR support to new ...... 11 Sep 2017 13:25
Upcoming iOS leaked, reveals new iPhone 8 features
Upcoming iOS leaked, reveals new "iPhone 8" features
Apple's upcoming and close to final version of iOS 11 has leaked revealing some new information about the highly anticipated iPhone due next ...... 9 Sep 2017 11:57
Report: Google close to acquiring HTC
Report: Google close to acquiring HTC
One of the more storied smartphone manufacturers, HTC, has been in dire straits for a long time. A company which was one of the first smartphone ...... 8 Sep 2017 16:10
Samsung's new Rewards Program might net you $200,000
Samsung's new Rewards Program might net you $200,000
Samsung has launched a new rewards program which is aimed at mobile users, and especially hackers among them. The new Mobile Security Rewards ...... 7 Sep 2017 16:10
How to change Android default keyboard app
How to change Android default keyboard app
Very often the new Android phone you purchased ships with a rather bad keyboard app. However, with Android, changing the default keyboard app ...... 7 Sep 2017 10:36
4 Best Android keyboard apps (free ones)
4 Best Android keyboard apps (free ones)
Your phone usually ships with some sub-par keyboard app that makes you wonder how such good phone is equipped with such bad keyboard. No worries ...... 7 Sep 2017 10:35
Most popular news in August: Finland's terror attack, why girls fancy girls and more..
Most popular news in August: Finland's terror attack, why girls fancy girls and more..
AfterDawn has operated a news aggregator service called HIGH.FI since 2014. Service has grown steadily, month after month, during these past ...... 1 Sep 2017 7:01
These are the top apps in the United States
These are the top apps in the United States
comScore has released its latest chart showing which apps are the most used ones in the United States. As the American mobile phone culture ...... 25 Aug 2017 3:32
Google introduces Android 8.0 Oreo
Google introduces Android 8.0 Oreo
The next iteration of the Android mobile operation system is called Oreo, Google has revealed. It promises that Android 8.0 Oreo improves ...... 21 Aug 2017 18:03
Nokia releases its latest flagship phone - here's Nokia 8
Nokia releases its latest flagship phone - here's Nokia 8
HMD Global who currently has the rights to use iconic Nokia brand in its phones, released its latest Android flagship phone just moments ago. ...... 16 Aug 2017 15:26
Secret code found in WhatsApp beta - adds support to payment transactions
Secret code found in WhatsApp beta - adds support to payment transactions
Mobile payments have been the de facto method of making person-to-person payments in developing countries for more than a decade now - and the ...... 11 Aug 2017 5:39
CEO behind new Nokia smartphones suddenly fired
CEO behind new Nokia smartphones suddenly fired
HMD Global, a small Finnish company, became somewhat of a focal point of smartphone news in May last year as it bought the rights for famed ...... 20 Jul 2017 10:45
Android 85%, iPhone 15%, others 0%
Android 85%, iPhone 15%, others 0%
Market research company IDC has posted new figures for mobile platforms and smartphone vendors. Figures representing the first quarter of 2017 ...... 19 Jul 2017 11:50
Leaker reveals what will be the first high-end Nokia Android smartphone
Leaker reveals what will be the first high-end Nokia Android smartphone
Many of us remember when Microsoft bought Nokia's smartphone business in 2013 for $7.2 billion, only to kill the Lumia business later on. The ...... 18 Jul 2017 15:15
80 percent of Windows phones just lost support
80 percent of Windows phones just lost support
Windows phones, you remember those, right? Well, there are still a few around even though new phones haven't been released, at least from Microsoft, ...... 13 Jul 2017 16:26
Camera manufacturer RED announces a holographic smartphone
Camera manufacturer RED announces a "holographic" smartphone
The world is full of smartphone manufacturers. It seems that almost every single consumer electronics company has made an Android phone but ...... 11 Jul 2017 11:51
Clash of Clans developer releases yet another big title
Clash of Clans developer releases yet another big title
Supercell, the Finnish mobile game developer has been a force to be reckoned with for years on the iOS and Android app charts, has come up with a new game. ...... 17 Jun 2017 17:51
Phone from Android's original creator revealed: The Essential Phone - specs and pics
Phone from Android's original creator revealed: The Essential Phone - specs and pics
Andy Rubin, the man who originally created the Android operating system, has been developing his own phone for some time now. The Verge finally ...... 30 May 2017 7:51
Google brought Google Assistant to iPhone
Google brought Google Assistant to iPhone
Google has been focusing a lot lately on artificial intelligence and its applications. Obviously one of the bigger steps forward in that area ...... 20 May 2017 13:41
WATCH: 'The Sims' is coming to iOS, Android
WATCH: 'The Sims' is coming to iOS, Android
EA has announced that the popular Sims franchise is coming to the iOS and Android mobile platforms soon. Almost two decades on since its ...... 11 May 2017 9:02
Offline viewing now easier in Chrome on Android
Offline viewing now easier in Chrome on Android
Google has made some improvements to the offline viewing of webpages in the Android version of its Chrome web browser. Users of the browser ...... 10 May 2017 12:33
YouTube is revamping its UI, adds Dark Mode, and you can try it out now
YouTube is revamping its UI, adds Dark Mode, and you can try it out now
YouTube turned 12 this year and to celebrate the last pre-teen year the video platform is updating its look. The new user interface has adopted ...... 3 May 2017 12:31
Selling pre-loaded media boxes for piracy is illegal, EU court suggests
Selling pre-loaded media boxes for piracy is illegal, EU court suggests
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) finds that the sale of media set top boxes pre-loaded with piracy-enabling add-ons can be considered illegal. ...... 1 May 2017 3:46
Users modified Galaxy S8's Bixby button, Samsung ruins the hack
Users modified Galaxy S8's Bixby button, Samsung ruins the hack
Samsung recently released their newest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. The new phone is better in almost every respect than its predecessors ...... 20 Apr 2017 8:22
Leak reveals new features for WhatsApp users
Leak reveals new features for WhatsApp users
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app of our time. Only another Facebook owned messaging platform comes close, the Facebook Messenger, ...... 19 Apr 2017 13:48
Most popular news in March: Edge - top hacked browser, how to become super memorizer, magic helicopters and more
Most popular news in March: Edge - top hacked browser, how to become super memorizer, magic helicopters and more
AfterDawn has operated a news aggregator service called HIGH.FI since 2014. Service has grown steadily, month after month, during these past ...... 3 Apr 2017 3:49
Ransomware hoax on iPhone prompts update release
Ransomware hoax on iPhone prompts update release
Apple released a small update for iPhone after a fake ransomware attack was reported by users. The hoax ransomware appeared to lock the iPhone ...... 30 Mar 2017 6:24
VIDEO: Samsung DeX turns SGS8 into Android Desktop PC
VIDEO: Samsung DeX turns SGS8 into Android Desktop PC
Samsung unveiled its DeX Station dock for its new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ handsets allowing you to connect your device to a monitor, keyboard and mouse. ...... 30 Mar 2017 5:30
Samsung shows off Galaxy S8 and S8+ handsets
Samsung shows off Galaxy S8 and S8+ handsets
Samsung came roaring back in the smartphone market yesterday when it pulled the curtain back on the hotly-anticipated Galaxy S8 handsets. ...... 30 Mar 2017 5:09
Messenger drops support for most Windows Phone models, permanently
Messenger drops support for most Windows Phone models, permanently
Facebook has announced that it will stop supporting the Messenger platform for Windows Phones running WP8.1 or older. As over 75 percent of ...... 28 Mar 2017 5:54
Super Mario Run now available for Android
Super Mario Run now available for Android
Nintendo has decided to launch Super Mario Run a little earlier than expected for Android devices. Super Mario Run has been available for ...... 22 Mar 2017 21:50
Google Play Music offers more quality control
Google Play Music offers more quality control
Google Play Music now lets users select what quality level they would like to hear from the service while using WiFi. Previously, quality ...... 16 Mar 2017 13:22
Premier League to target football streaming servers that feed 'Kodi boxes'
Premier League to target football streaming servers that feed 'Kodi boxes'
The Premier League has secured a court order which will allow it to have access to servers streaming football matches blocked in the UK. ...... 8 Mar 2017 18:29
Fully loaded 'Kodi box' seller ordered to pay £250,000 in UK
Fully loaded 'Kodi box' seller ordered to pay £250,000 in UK
A man who admitted selling set-top boxes to pubs and clubs in the UK complete with IPTV software to watch subscription TV has been ordered to pay £250,000. ...... 7 Mar 2017 13:32
Here are Nokia's 'pure Android' smartphones
Here are Nokia's 'pure Android' smartphones
The new Nokia-branded Android devices are not aimed at taking on flagships from heavyweights like Samsung, but instead target the affordable ...... 26 Feb 2017 19:48
MWC: Huawei unveils P10 and P10 Plus smartphones
MWC: Huawei unveils P10 and P10 Plus smartphones
Huawei has shown off its new anticipated P10 and P10 Plus smartphones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Details on the new high ...... 26 Feb 2017 18:41
A surprise feature from the world's most popular messaging platform
A surprise feature from the world's most popular messaging platform
WhatsApp has long ago surpassed SMS in popularity and its billion users is rivaled only by Facebook Messenger, both obviously owned by Facebook. ...... 21 Feb 2017 10:28
Cortana reminds you even when you forgot to add the reminder
Cortana reminds you even when you forgot to add the reminder
Microsoft has announced an update to its voice assistant Cortana with a single new feature. The so-called Commitment feature allows the Windows ...... 10 Feb 2017 13:22
Fully loaded 'Kodi box' sellers arrested
Fully loaded 'Kodi box' sellers arrested
Police have arrested sellers of so called 'Full Loaded Kodi Boxes' as pirate streaming add-ons become more popular. The devices are typically ...... 9 Feb 2017 1:35
Apple loses the number one spot in China
Apple loses the number one spot in China
Apple's iPhone has been the number one smartphone around the world for much of the last 10 years. Even in China, which the Cupertino, CA compnay ...... 31 Jan 2017 16:06
Android launch date revealed for Super Mario Run
Android launch date revealed for Super Mario Run
Nintendo's first official mobile game Super Mario Run has been on iPhone and iPad for months now but there is no Android version in sight. The ...... 19 Jan 2017 11:03
This is how Netflix packages its new offline content
This is how Netflix packages its new offline content
One of the most anticipated features of all time on Netflix must have been offline viewing. This feature that has been largely shrugged off ...... 5 Dec 2016 11:22
Android malware leads to 1 million Google account breaches
Android malware leads to 1 million Google account breaches
A new variant of Android malware has resulted in over 1 million Google account breaches, according to a security firm. Check Point discovered ...... 30 Nov 2016 13:44
Netflix now supports Film and TV Series downloads for Offline Viewing
Netflix now supports Film and TV Series downloads for Offline Viewing
Netflix has finally enabled offline viewing for its millions of subscribers, allowing Films and TV shows to be downloaded at no extra cost. ...... 30 Nov 2016 12:29
WhatsApp has finally introduced video calling
WhatsApp has finally introduced video calling
WhatsApp has not been trying to implement every feature under the sun. The company has trusted that a well working app with thought out features ...... 15 Nov 2016 14:10
Samsung's new venture to car electronics cost it $8 billion
Samsung's new venture to car electronics cost it $8 billion
Samsung announced yesterday that is has bought a car electronics company Harman for approximately 8 billion US dollars. Obviously behind the ...... 15 Nov 2016 8:43
B&N to create new Nook device with Google Play Store access
B&N to create new Nook device with Google Play Store access
Just a few months after bookseller Barnes & Noble shut down their own Nook App Store, the company appears to be readying a new device that has ...... 30 Oct 2016 12:25
Mozilla launches 'Project Quantum' to accelerate browsing speed, efficiency for Firefox users
Mozilla launches 'Project Quantum' to accelerate browsing speed, efficiency for Firefox users
Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind the popular Firefox browser, has announced the start of "Project Quantum," an effort to accelerate ...... 30 Oct 2016 10:54
LG Mobile has its worst loss ever
LG Mobile has its worst loss ever
Thanks to sluggish sales of the flagship G5 smartphone, LG Mobile had its worse loss ever, a loss so bad it destroyed the company's overall profits. ...... 30 Oct 2016 10:43
Sony PlayStation Vue now available on Android TV
Sony PlayStation Vue now available on Android TV
Sony streaming IPTV service, PlayStation Vue, is now available on Android TV. The service will be available on all devices that use the Android ...... 28 Oct 2016 23:57
For some reason, BlackBerry released a new Android smartphone
For some reason, BlackBerry released a new Android smartphone
BlackBerry has unveiled their latest "secure" Android phone, the DTEK60, following up on this year's mid-range DTEK50. The phone is available ...... 27 Oct 2016 10:01
Android Pay now accepted wherever Visa Checkout and Masterpass are
Android Pay now accepted wherever Visa Checkout and Masterpass are
Google has announced new strategic partnerships with Visa and Mastercard, bringing Android Pay to thousands of stores that accepted Masterpass ...... 25 Oct 2016 20:56
WhatsApp video calling support goes live
WhatsApp video calling support goes live
WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app across various platforms, is rolling out video call support although it is unclear how long it will ...... 25 Oct 2016 20:28
Have smartwatch sales already peaked?
Have smartwatch sales already peaked?
According to the most recent IDC report, smartwatch sales hit significant "growing pains" during the Q3 2016, showing a year-over-year (YoY) ...... 24 Oct 2016 22:26
Kodak made a smartphone that's more of a camera
Kodak made a smartphone that's more of a camera
Kodak has revealed their second smartphone, a device that is more camera than it is phone. Dubbed "The Ektra," the phone has inspiration ...... 21 Oct 2016 21:15
Google Flights to take on Hopper with predictive pricing
Google Flights to take on Hopper with predictive pricing
Google's flight search service Google Flights just got a little better, adding predictive pricing allowing you to see if you should wait to ...... 17 Oct 2016 20:52
Evleaks: Google to release two smartwatches early next year
Evleaks: Google to release two smartwatches early next year
Following in the footsteps of their new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, reports claim that Google is set to release two homemade smartwatches ...... 17 Oct 2016 20:24
Samsung customers are abandoning their preferred smartphone brand
Samsung customers are abandoning their preferred smartphone brand
Samsung's battery catastrophe with the Galaxy Note7 smartphone is going to cost billions of dollars. The company has not only had to issue recall ...... 15 Oct 2016 14:23
Google, Verizon confirm that Verizon model Pixel will receive all new Android updates on release date
Google, Verizon confirm that Verizon model Pixel will receive all new Android updates on release date
After Google launched their Pixel smartphone last week exclusively to Verizon (for U.S. carriers) there were worries that the carrier would ...... 13 Oct 2016 22:13
Amazon's unlimited streaming service is now live
Amazon's unlimited streaming service is now live
Amazon's oft-rumored Music Unlimited service has gone live, available to Prime members for $79 per year, or $7.99 per month if you choose that route. ...... 13 Oct 2016 21:54
RIP Google Hangouts
RIP Google Hangouts
Google has updated their Google Suite package (formerly GAPPS), making the "Hangouts" app now optional for OEMs. Reads Google's email to ...... 10 Oct 2016 17:56
US carriers to allow consumers to replace their replacement Note7 phones
US carriers to allow consumers to replace their replacement Note7 phones
The major US carriers will allow any Samsung Galaxy Note7 owner to replace their devices for free, even if the phone was already a replacement. ...... 8 Oct 2016 21:46
Facebook introduces Events to help you and your friends plan better
Facebook introduces "Events" to help you and your friends plan better
Facebook has introduced "Events from Facebook" today, a new app "designed for event seekers who are passionate about keeping up with nearby ...... 8 Oct 2016 21:18
It's official: The 'Nexus' line for Google is dead
It's official: The 'Nexus' line for Google is dead
Following yesterday's announcement of the Pixel and Pixel XL, Google has officially killed off the 'Nexus' line of products that has encompassed ...... 5 Oct 2016 11:35
Motorola confirms 15 phones will get Nougat
Motorola confirms 15 phones will get Nougat
Motorola (now part of Lenovo), has confirmed that 15 of their Android devices will be upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat at some point. While ...... 5 Oct 2016 10:47
DXOMark: Google Pixel has best camera of any smartphone, ever
DXOMark: Google Pixel has best camera of any smartphone, ever
Yesterday, Google launched their Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, the latest in their annual reference devices created to show off the best of Android. ...... 5 Oct 2016 10:41
Making the new iPhone costs more than ever
Making the new iPhone costs more than ever
Apple's equipment has never come cheap, and there has always been a cheaper hardware version of the same product. This means couple of things. ...... 21 Sep 2016 13:45
Google to unveil Pixel smartphone on October 4
Google to unveil Pixel smartphone on October 4
As the rumors have had it, Google is having a press conference on October 4 and plans on introducing new Android devices. Or at least one, a ...... 20 Sep 2016 12:04
Samsung developing a proprietary headphone jack after Apple controversy?
Samsung developing a proprietary headphone jack after Apple controversy?
Apple's removal of the headphone jack from the latest iPhones seemed to many a huge mistake. However, it can be argued that it is a move that ...... 15 Sep 2016 16:18
Pandora to rival Spotify and Apple with new service?
Pandora to rival Spotify and Apple with new service?
Pandora might be entering the streaming market properly with a new service, WSJ suggests. The move might be happening as soon as next month ...... 20 Aug 2016 17:54
Google fined $6.8 million in Russia over antitrust violations
Google fined $6.8 million in Russia over antitrust violations
Russian officials have fined search giant Google $6.8 million for antitrust violations. The antitrust authorities ruled that Google favored ...... 11 Aug 2016 23:42
Netflix launches FAST speed test app for iOS, Android
Netflix launches FAST speed test app for iOS, Android
Earlier this year, Netflix launched Fast.com, a very simple site for testing your connection speed. The streaming giant has now expanded ...... 11 Aug 2016 21:36
Apple Music exits beta on Android
Apple Music exits beta on Android
Apple has released a new version of its music streaming app for Android, 9to5Mac reports. The new app is finally and officially out of beta ...... 4 Aug 2016 9:47
Cyanogen clears up 'misinformation' about the future of its operating system
Cyanogen clears up 'misinformation' about the future of its operating system
Over the past week, there have been multiple reports about the future of Cyanogen Inc., the company behind the popular CyanogenMod Android fork. ...... 26 Jul 2016 21:16
Microsoft ends Skype support for Windows Phone and Androids before 4.03
Microsoft ends Skype support for Windows Phone and Androids before 4.03
Microsoft has announced today that it will no longer support Skype for those using Windows Phones and users with Android versions before 4.03. ...... 21 Jul 2016 22:24
Report: Google working on their own Android Wear smartwatches
Report: Google working on their own Android Wear smartwatches
According to reports, Google is working on two Android Wear smartwatches, its latest foray into hardware. The company currently sells a Chromebook, ...... 10 Jul 2016 21:51
Nintendo looking into smartphone peripheral
Nintendo looking into smartphone peripheral
Nintendo executive Shinya Takahashi has suggested that the company is looking into creating a peripheral for smartphones that will make it easier ...... 7 Jul 2016 22:02
BlackBerry discontinues BB10 BlackBerry Classic
BlackBerry discontinues BB10 BlackBerry Classic
BlackBerry has confirmed this week that it will discontinue sales of its BB10-powered BlackBerry Classic smartphone. The phone was first ...... 6 Jul 2016 9:50
Specs leak for upcoming HTC-built Nexus phones
Specs leak for upcoming HTC-built Nexus phones
Specs have leaked for Google's upcoming Nexus device, this one built by HTC. Codenamed 'Marlin,' the flagship device will allegedly have ...... 2 Jul 2016 22:41
Nexus devices not enough, Google developing an in-house smartphone
Nexus devices not enough, Google developing an in-house smartphone
Google's Nexus devices have served for years as a reference device on Android. Developed by most of the largest smartphone manufacturers in ...... 30 Jun 2016 8:22
Rumor has it that Apple has cancelled iPhone's dual camera
Rumor has it that Apple has cancelled iPhone's dual camera
The next iPhone will be a major upgrade to current iPhone 6s. This biyearly full upgrade cycle provides us with a bigger upgrade every two years. ...... 18 Jun 2016 18:05
OnePlus releases new flagship killer, smaller X discontinued
OnePlus releases new "flagship killer", smaller X discontinued
The small Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus took the world by storm two years ago by releasing a super cheap flagship smartphone. They called ...... 18 Jun 2016 16:11
Android VP keeps referencing 'Nutella,' suggesting name for Android N
Android VP keeps referencing 'Nutella,' suggesting name for Android N
Hiroshi Lockheimer, SVP of Android, is either an expert troll or the name of Android N is going to be Nutella. The executive has been posting ...... 16 Jun 2016 22:37
Rumor: Apple to unveil iMessage for Android at WWDC
Rumor: Apple to unveil iMessage for Android at WWDC
According to a new article, Apple will unveil iMessage for Android next week at WWDC. While unconfirmed, a move to bring the encrypted messaging ...... 11 Jun 2016 23:13
After 8 months, Android Marshmallow hits first major adoption milestone
After 8 months, Android Marshmallow hits first major adoption milestone
It took 8 months, but Android Marshmallow has finally hit its first adoption milestone, reaching 10 percent share of the operating system. ...... 7 Jun 2016 23:43
It appears CurrentC is dead
It appears CurrentC is dead
Less than a month after the company laid off half its staff, it appears that mobile payments company CurrentC could be DOA. Current beta ...... 7 Jun 2016 23:20
Android Instant Apps could be Google's next killer feature
Android Instant Apps could be Google's next killer feature
Google has unveiled Android Instant Apps, a potentially killer project that lets users launch apps without installation required. The company ...... 22 May 2016 11:50
Xiaomi to launch first drone later this month
Xiaomi to launch first drone later this month
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has confirmed it will add a drone to its widening range of products, with the hardware launching next week. ...... 21 May 2016 16:04
The Google Play Store is now headed to Chrome
The Google Play Store is now headed to Chrome
Google has announced this week that the Google Play Store is headed to Chrome as Android and Chrome continue to merge. Said the company earlier: ...... 19 May 2016 23:37
Xiaomi unveils the Mi Box, a 4K Android TV set-top
Xiaomi unveils the Mi Box, a 4K Android TV set-top
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has unveiled a 4K Android TV-powered set-top box called the Mi Box. The Mi Box supports 4K UHD content, as ...... 19 May 2016 22:07
Google reveals some more features of Android N
Google reveals some more features of Android N
Google used their developer conference to show off some new feature for the upcoming Android N operating system. The company released a developer ...... 19 May 2016 0:04
Confirmed: Nokia's brand returns to mobile phone business
Confirmed: Nokia's brand returns to mobile phone business
Nokia announced that it has licensed its brand exclusively for next 10 years to be used in mobile phones and tablets, globally, by HMD Global Oy. ...... 18 May 2016 5:45
WhatsApp testing video calling
WhatsApp testing video calling
Just two months after launching voice call functionality to the app, WhatsApp now appears to be testing video calling. The latest beta for ...... 15 May 2016 17:37
Apple iPhone users are increasingly moving towards using Chrome over Safari
Apple iPhone users are increasingly moving towards using Chrome over Safari
According to Adobe's Google I/O Digital Index Report, iOS users are increasingly moving from Safari to Chrome for their browsing needs. "iPhone ...... 15 May 2016 17:22
Google facing multi-billion dollar fine in EU over search monopoly
Google facing multi-billion dollar fine in EU over search monopoly
According to sources, Google could be a facing a massive multi-billion fine in the EU in the coming weeks over their alleged abusive search ...... 15 May 2016 16:23
Google readying the release of a standalone VR device
Google readying the release of a standalone VR device
Google entered the VR market two years ago with Google Cardboard (pictured). At the time it was a low risk investment into virtual reality, ...... 13 May 2016 16:08
Xiaomi shows off giant MiMax smartphone
Xiaomi shows off giant MiMax smartphone
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has unveiled the MiMax, a 6.44-inch behemoth that is only 7.5mm thick. The MiMax has a Snapdragon 650 processor, ...... 11 May 2016 0:44
Here are the leaked specs for the OnePlus 3
Here are the leaked specs for the OnePlus 3
Thanks to a couple of leaks, we have the alleged specs for OnePlus' upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 3, as well as price. The phone is expected ...... 29 Apr 2016 20:45
Gmail for Android adds Microsoft Exchange support
Gmail for Android adds Microsoft Exchange support
Google has updated Gmail for Android to add support for Microsoft Exchange. Previously, only Google Nexus owners had the Exchange support ...... 27 Apr 2016 22:44
Nokia acquires Withings to get into the health wearables business
Nokia acquires Withings to get into the health wearables business
Nokia has announced their acquisition of Withings, the French health and wearables company. The one-time handset giant will pay €170 million ...... 27 Apr 2016 0:05
HBO Now available on Xbox One, 360 and Samsung Smart TVs
HBO Now available on Xbox One, 360 and Samsung Smart TVs
After launching a year ago exclusively on the Apple TV, HBO Now is now available on some Samsung Smart TVs, the Xbox 360 and the Xbox One. ...... 26 Apr 2016 20:39
1 million people now use Facebook through Tor
1 million people now use Facebook through Tor
Facebook has announced today that over 1 million people now access the social media site through Tor for "a variety of reasons related to privacy, ...... 25 Apr 2016 23:26
Microsoft and Google agree to stop fighting
Microsoft and Google agree to stop fighting
Microsoft and Google have agreed to drop all pending regulatory complaints against each other and have also agreed to settle future issues amongst ...... 25 Apr 2016 22:40
Facebook adds group voice calls to popular Messenger app
Facebook adds group voice calls to popular Messenger app
Facebook has announced the addition of group voice calls to their popular Messenger app, starting with the latest update for iOS and Android. ...... 23 Apr 2016 10:43
Google celebrates the release of Chrome 50 with a large infographic
Google celebrates the release of Chrome 50 with a large infographic
Google has celebrated the release of Chrome 50 this week, the 50th major update of the popular web browser, with a fun infographic. There ...... 22 Apr 2016 13:55
YouTube gets 360-degree live streaming & spatial audio
YouTube gets 360-degree live streaming & spatial audio
YouTube has introduced 360-degree live streaming video support, and support for spatial audio as it aims to make its services more immersive for viewers. ...... 19 Apr 2016 2:20
As rumored, Google Play Music adds Podcasts
As rumored, Google Play Music adds Podcasts
Google has officially brought podcasts to their Google Play Music streaming service. Says Google: "People love podcasts. In fact, these days, ...... 18 Apr 2016 21:58
Android N will add support for pressure-sensitive touch
Android N will add support for pressure-sensitive touch
Google says Android N will soon add support for pressure-sensitive touch (similar to 3D Touch on iOS). The company says manufacturers asked ...... 17 Apr 2016 19:52
Report: Google Play Music to add Podcast section this month
Report: Google Play Music to add Podcast section this month
According to new reports, Google will be adding podcasts to their Google Play Music service later this month, and probably as early as next week. ...... 15 Apr 2016 11:52
Report: iOS 9.3 is most stable operating system yet
Report: iOS 9.3 is most stable operating system yet
According to mobile app analytics firm Apteligent, iOS 9.3 is the most stable Apple operating system yet. The latest release has a crash ...... 1 Apr 2016 22:37
Leaked images show Android-powered Nokia A1 smartphone
Leaked images show Android-powered Nokia A1 smartphone
According to new "trusted" sources, Android Authority says there is an Android-powered Nokia smartphone in the works. Known as the Nokia ...... 1 Apr 2016 20:22
Report: AT&T to build Android rival with help from ZTE, Cyanogen
Report: AT&T to build Android rival with help from ZTE, Cyanogen
According to a new report, AT&T is looking to build its own version of Android thanks to some help from ZTE and Cyanogen. The sources claimed ...... 31 Mar 2016 0:34
Oracle now wants near $10 billion in damages in Java suit against Google
Oracle now wants near $10 billion in damages in Java suit against Google
According to recent court filings, Oracle is now seeking up to $9.3 billion in damages in their long-standing copyright lawsuit against Google ...... 29 Mar 2016 20:58
Apple Music gets an Android widget
Apple Music gets an Android widget
Apple has updated their Apple Music app for Android with a new widget. The basic widget offers pause/skip functions and forward/back and ...... 25 Mar 2016 20:33
Android Pay launching in UK 'soon'
Android Pay launching in UK 'soon'
Google has announced that Android Pay will be headed to the UK in the coming months, following major delays. Says Google: "Android Pay will ...... 23 Mar 2016 15:46
Chromecast is now Google Cast
Chromecast is now Google Cast
Google has announced this week that its popular Chromecast application has now been rebranded as "Google Cast." The name change, Google says, ...... 23 Mar 2016 14:47
HTC to unveil new phone during event on April 12th
HTC to unveil new phone during event on April 12th
HTC has sent out invites for the unveiling of their next phone, expected to be called the HTC 10. The phone is also expected to be a continuation ...... 23 Mar 2016 14:29
Here are Netflix's 2016 'Recommended TVs'
Here are Netflix's 2016 'Recommended TVs'
Netflix has released their 2016 list of "Netflix Recommended TVs," and only two manufacturers made the cut. The company states that a TV ...... 23 Mar 2016 13:35
Apple iOS 9.3 adds 'Night Shift' to reduce blue light eye strain
Apple iOS 9.3 adds 'Night Shift' to reduce blue light eye strain
As part of their larger event yesterday, Apple has also made iOS 9.3 available to all devices. The most important part of the update is Night ...... 22 Mar 2016 23:02
Spotify tops 30 million subscribers
Spotify tops 30 million subscribers
Spotify founder Daniel Ek has proudly announced that the company has reached 30 million paid subscribers. The last milestone was reached ...... 22 Mar 2016 22:41
Review: Android N in its earliest form
Review: Android N in its earliest form
Last week, Google shocked the developer world when it released a very early beta of its upcoming Android N operating system, a full two months ...... 16 Mar 2016 18:57
Google loses anti-monopoly appeal in Russia
Google loses anti-monopoly appeal in Russia
Search giant Google has lost their anti-monopoly appeal in Russia over the bundling of Google apps with all Android phones and tablets. Manufacturers ...... 16 Mar 2016 11:11
Sony launches PlayStation Video app for Android
Sony launches PlayStation Video app for Android
Sony has launched a new PlayStation Video app for Android devices this week. The app will let consumers stream purchased video content from ...... 16 Mar 2016 10:34
Supercell made $964 million in profit on just three games
Supercell made $964 million in profit on just three games
Blockbuster mobile gaming developer Supercell has announced their financial results for 2015, and the company made an astounding amount of profit. ...... 9 Mar 2016 20:40
Sony Xperia Z5 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
Sony Xperia Z5 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
Months after its launch, Android Marshmallow is finally getting wider availability. The Sony Xperia Z5 group is getting the update to Android ...... 9 Mar 2016 20:04
Google drops price of Pixel C Android tablet by 25 percent
Google drops price of Pixel C Android tablet by 25 percent
In celebrating their early release of Android N, Google has also dropped the price of the Pixel C Android tablet. The tablet will be 25 percent ...... 9 Mar 2016 19:05
Android Nutella preview available now for developers, Nexus owners
Android Nutella preview available now for developers, Nexus owners
Google has pleasantly surprised the Android community by releasing a Developer Preview for Android N (Nutella). The early preview is Google's ...... 9 Mar 2016 18:36
EU preparing a formal complaint against Android
EU preparing a formal complaint against Android
The European Union is preparing to send Google a formal complaint over the Android operating system. Google is having a rough go on the continent, ...... 9 Mar 2016 17:23
Microsoft ends their quest to port Android apps to Windows
Microsoft ends their quest to port Android apps to Windows
Microsoft has announced this week that it has ended its quest to port Android apps to Windows. "Project Astoria," as it was codenamed, would ...... 28 Feb 2016 10:10
WhatsApp will drop support for dead operating systems by end of the year
WhatsApp will drop support for dead operating systems by end of the year
In news that will likely not affect you - popular messaging application WhatsApp has announced it will drop support for some older, dead operating systems. ...... 27 Feb 2016 21:43
Bethesda looking into more mobile games following surprise success of Fallout Shelter
Bethesda looking into more mobile games following surprise success of Fallout Shelter
Bethesda, following the surprise success of Fallout Shelter, is looking to develop more mobile games. Fallout Shelter made $5.1 million during ...... 23 Feb 2016 21:57
Google introduces 'Gmailify' to add Gmail features to email addresses from other providers
Google introduces 'Gmailify' to add Gmail features to email addresses from other providers
Google has introduced 'Gmailify' this week, giving users the "best of Gmail, without a @gmail address." The company had previously allowed ...... 18 Feb 2016 23:16
Samsung devices begin to receive Android Marshmallow update
Samsung devices begin to receive Android Marshmallow update
Samsung has begin pushing Android 6.0 Marshmallow to its mobile devices, suggesting the new Android could finally get some real installs. ...... 15 Feb 2016 22:23
Apple Music now has over 11 million paying subscribers
Apple Music now has over 11 million paying subscribers
Apple Music continues to quickly gain subscribers, says SVP Eddy Cue, with the service now boasting 11 million paying members. It had been ...... 14 Feb 2016 12:09
Final Fantasy IX now available for Android for $17
Final Fantasy IX now available for Android for $17
Square Enix has finally released the remade Final Fantasy IX for Android, available now for $16.99. The title was initially released for ...... 10 Feb 2016 21:45
Apple shipped 12 million Apple Watches in 2015, dominating industry
Apple shipped 12 million Apple Watches in 2015, dominating industry
According to research firm Canalys, Apple completely dominated the smartwatch market in 2015, shipping over 12 million units. The company ...... 7 Feb 2016 11:02
BlackBerry laying off more employees
BlackBerry laying off more employees
According to multiple reports, BlackBerry is laying off more employees, this time from their Waterloo offices. Most estimates place BlackBerry ...... 6 Feb 2016 16:50
Samsung's ad-blocker app is removed from Google Play Store
Samsung's ad-blocker app is removed from Google Play Store
Just days after it was launched, Samsung's Android ad blocking app Adblock Fast has been removed from the Google Play Store. The plug-in ...... 3 Feb 2016 22:33
Android Marshmallow is still only installed on 1.2 percent of devices
Android Marshmallow is still only installed on 1.2 percent of devices
Google's latest operating system is still being used by an insignificant amount of users. Android 6.0 Marshmallow is installed on just 1.2 ...... 3 Feb 2016 20:33
Microsoft to reportedly buy SwiftKey for $250 million
Microsoft to reportedly buy SwiftKey for $250 million
Despite the fact that Microsoft has arguably the best mobile keyboard of the major operating systems, multiple reports claim that the software ...... 2 Feb 2016 21:50
Microsoft reveals Q4 results, another nail in the Windows Phone coffin
Microsoft reveals Q4 results, another nail in the Windows Phone coffin
Microsoft has revealed quarterly results and disclosed details on smartphone sales. It might not come as a surprise but the figures do not paint ...... 30 Jan 2016 14:01
Spotify video streaming service launching this week
Spotify video streaming service launching this week
As rumored, Spotify is launching a video streaming service to compliment its popular music streaming, and the product is ready to launch this week. ...... 25 Jan 2016 23:34
Apple got paid $1 billion by Google to keep Google search as default
Apple got paid $1 billion by Google to keep Google search as default
Thanks to transcripts from the court proceedings from Oracle's copyright lawsuit against Google, we have some incredible figures about Google's ...... 21 Jan 2016 23:52
Apps: Google Play saw many more downloads but Apple made all the money
Apps: Google Play saw many more downloads but Apple made all the money
According to App Annie, the Google Play Store saw 100 percent more downloads than Apple's App Store, but Apple made 75 percent more in revenues in 2015. ...... 21 Jan 2016 21:45
Google drops price of Nexus 5X to start at $349
Google drops price of Nexus 5X to start at $349
Google has announced today that the Nexus 5X will start at $349 moving forward, a $30 price drop for the newly launched device. The smartphone ...... 14 Jan 2016 22:05
Lenovo: Google Play will be back in China this year
Lenovo: Google Play will be back in China this year
According to Lenovo CEO Chen Xudong, Google will finally bring the Google Play store back to China. Google has had very limited exposure ...... 12 Jan 2016 21:39
CES: BlackBerry Priv confirmed for T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint
CES: BlackBerry Priv confirmed for T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint
BlackBerry CEO John Chen has confirmed that the new Android-powered Priv slider is on its way to T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint. The phone ...... 6 Jan 2016 23:58
Google makes Nexus 6P available in gold
Google makes Nexus 6P available in gold
Google has announced a fourth color option for the popular and powerful new Nexus 6P flagship: gold. Just like its brothers in Aluminium, ...... 5 Jan 2016 22:44
CES: The Sony Walkman is back for 2016
CES: The Sony Walkman is back for 2016
Sony is back with a new Walkman music player for 2016: the newly announced Walkman A26. The new device is a sequel to last year's A17, although ...... 5 Jan 2016 22:31
CES: Sony 4K HDR TVs will let you buy and stream 4K movies from Sony Pictures
CES: Sony 4K HDR TVs will let you buy and stream 4K movies from Sony Pictures
Alongside the announcement of a few new powerful 4K HDR TVs, Sony also announced that their 4K TVs will allow consumers to buy and stream Sony ...... 5 Jan 2016 22:12
Final Fantasy IX headed to mobile, PC in 2016
Final Fantasy IX headed to mobile, PC in 2016
One of the most popular RPGs of the early 2000s, Final Fantasy IX, is headed to PC and mobile devices next year. Developer Square Enix said ...... 1 Jan 2016 22:16
Samsung Galaxy A9 with massive battery headed to China
Samsung Galaxy A9 with massive battery headed to China
Samsung has announced the Galaxy A9 today for the Chinese market, the high-end model for the company's metal designed A-series line. The ...... 26 Dec 2015 22:22
Breakthrough: VLC for ChromeOS is here
Breakthrough: VLC for ChromeOS is here
Videolan has proudly announced the launch of VLC for ChromeOS, allowing users to play their media via the cloud-based operating system. "A ...... 21 Dec 2015 21:58
Jolla secures more funding for its Sailfish OS
Jolla secures more funding for its Sailfish OS
Finnish startup Jolla has secured a third round of financing as it tries to fight mobile's duopoly with its own Sailfish OS. Last month, ...... 21 Dec 2015 0:33
Google Maps for iOS gets major update including offline navigation
Google Maps for iOS gets major update including offline navigation
Google has updated their Maps for iOS app, adding a plethora of new, significant features. The updated app adds offline navigation, adds ...... 14 Dec 2015 22:43
Wal-Mart also launches its own mobile payment service
Wal-Mart also launches its own mobile payment service
Wal-Mart has announced its own mobile payment service, dubbed 'Walmart Pay,' as the massive retailer follows in the footsteps of other companies. ...... 12 Dec 2015 16:15
Sony launches PlayStation Messages app for Android, iOS
Sony launches PlayStation Messages app for Android, iOS
Sony has given fans what they want, a dedicated PlayStation Messages app for iOS and Android allowing for better communication for gamers. ...... 10 Dec 2015 14:39
Steve Ballmer calls out his former company, calls their margin reporting 'bulls***'
Steve Ballmer calls out his former company, calls their margin reporting 'bulls***'
At Microsoft's most recent shareholder meeting, former CEO and major shareholder Steve Ballmer called out Microsoft's new reporting guidelines, ...... 3 Dec 2015 10:54
Chrome update could cut 70% of data usage on Android
Chrome update could cut 70% of data usage on Android
Google's Chrome browser for Android is getting a new improvement that can save up to 70 percent of data usage while browsing the web. The ...... 2 Dec 2015 2:14
Fossil debuts Android Wear-powered Q Founder smartwatch
Fossil debuts Android Wear-powered Q Founder smartwatch
Fossil has launched their Android Wear-powered Fossil Q Founder this week, a $275 smartwatch that is more fashionable than the average smartwatch. ...... 26 Nov 2015 12:37
Microsoft's new Android app will try to make your conversion to Windows Phone easier
Microsoft's new Android app will try to make your conversion to Windows Phone easier
If you were considering switching from Android to Windows Phone, Microsoft has got you covered. Their latest app, AppComparison, will search ...... 22 Nov 2015 11:27
Pepsi releases new smartphone
Pepsi releases new smartphone
Pepsi (yes, the soda giant) has officially unveiled their Pepsi Phone P1s for China. The device has relatively high-ends specs and will sell ...... 21 Nov 2015 23:18
LG cancels their anticipated 2nd-generation Watch Urbane
LG cancels their anticipated 2nd-generation Watch Urbane
According to a new report, LG has canceled their anticipated 2nd-generation Watch Urbane with LTE connectivity. The watch's release has been ...... 20 Nov 2015 20:44
Google Play Store will soon list apps with ads with new label
Google Play Store will soon list apps with ads with new label
Google says that games and apps that contain ads will soon be listed in the Google Play Store with a new "ad-supported" label, making it easier ...... 19 Nov 2015 16:28
Movado unveils two smartwatches with analog displays
Movado unveils two smartwatches with analog displays
Swiss watchmaker Movado has unveiled new smartwatches today, both of which have classic Movado style and some basic smart features. What's ...... 16 Nov 2015 21:44
Mozilla releases Firefox OS 2.5 Developer Preview, an experimental alpha build for Android
Mozilla releases Firefox OS 2.5 Developer Preview, an experimental alpha build for Android
Mozilla has announced the launch of Firefox OS 2.5 Developer Preview for Android, an experimental build aimed at devs. The open-source giant ...... 15 Nov 2015 12:41
Google brings offline support to Google Maps for Android
Google brings offline support to Google Maps for Android
Google has announced offline support for the popular Google Maps navigation app on Android. The new update will allow users to cache their ...... 14 Nov 2015 18:51
Android Wear now supports cellular connection
Android Wear now supports cellular connection
Google has announced today that Android Wear now supports cellular connections, expanding the existing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support. "No more ...... 12 Nov 2015 23:34
Apple finally brings Apple Music to Android
Apple finally brings Apple Music to Android
Apple has released the beta version of Apple Music for Android this week, the first true user app Apple has created for the operating system. ...... 11 Nov 2015 10:53
TAG Heuer releases 'Connected Watch' luxury smartwatch
TAG Heuer releases 'Connected Watch' luxury smartwatch
This week, Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer unveiled their first smartwatch, the Connected Watch. The watch was built in partnership with ...... 10 Nov 2015 20:50
Verizon will also carry BlackBerry Priv
Verizon will also carry BlackBerry Priv
Verizon has confirmed this weekend that they too will carry the BlackBerry Priv slider, joining AT&T among the major U.S. carriers. Unfortunately ...... 8 Nov 2015 20:56
Android Marshmallow is now on 0.3 percent of devices
Android Marshmallow is now on 0.3 percent of devices
Google has released its updated platform numbers for the end of October, with Android Marshmallow making its first appearance following the ...... 7 Nov 2015 21:34
Report: Google looking to co-develop their own Android chips
Report: Google looking to co-develop their own Android chips
According to new reports, Google has begun thinking about co-developing Android chips from their own designs and the company may begin looking ...... 5 Nov 2015 23:49
Tizen surpasses BlackBerry in global market share
Tizen surpasses BlackBerry in global market share
In relatively shocking news, research firm Strategy Analytics has said today that Samsung's fledgling Tizen OS has surpassed BlackBerry in global ...... 5 Nov 2015 21:49
HTC dropped the price of their Re Camera to $50 and it sold out
HTC dropped the price of their Re Camera to $50 and it sold out
Proving yet again that consumers are willing to try most things if the price is right, HTC lowered the price of their flop, the Re Camera, to ...... 1 Nov 2015 13:22
Amazon Prime Music now allows offline playback and supports SD card saves
Amazon Prime Music now allows offline playback and supports SD card saves
Amazon has updated their Prime Music service this week, adding some highly requested features. The company will now allow desktop and mobile ...... 1 Nov 2015 10:53
Apple releases second Android app, for Beats Pill owners
Apple releases second Android app, for Beats Pill owners
A month after releasing their first Android app (to help consumers migrate to iOS), Apple has launched a second app for the operating system. ...... 31 Oct 2015 22:30
Google releases new 'Who's Down' app to make it easier to make plans with friends
Google releases new 'Who's Down' app to make it easier to make plans with friends
Google has released a new app this week, "Who's Down," to make it easier to make plans with your friends. The app, in its basic form, will ...... 31 Oct 2015 19:09
Report: Google to merge Chrome OS into Android by 2017
Report: Google to merge Chrome OS into Android by 2017
According to a new report, Google plans to merge its Chrome OS operating system into its Android mobile operating system by 2017. There is ...... 30 Oct 2015 0:08
The OnePlus X is here, at just $249
The OnePlus X is here, at just $249
OnePlus has announced their latest (and most stylish) phone yet, the OnePlus X. The phone will set you back just $249, but it also comes ...... 29 Oct 2015 21:27
Google to add podcasting to its Play Music service
Google to add podcasting to its Play Music service
Google is preparing to add a home for podcasts via its Google Play Music service, marking the first time Android users will have a native app ...... 28 Oct 2015 20:27
Microsoft integrates Sunrise tech into its updated Outlook for Android, iOS apps
Microsoft integrates Sunrise tech into its updated Outlook for Android, iOS apps
Microsoft has announced today the rollout of new versions of Outlook for iOS and Outlook for Android, integrating their newly acquired Sunrise technology. ...... 28 Oct 2015 19:59
BlackBerry Priv is official with $699 price tag
BlackBerry Priv is official with $699 price tag
A day after retailers leaked specs and assumed price for the device, BlackBerry has officially priced its Priv Android slider smartphone. ...... 23 Oct 2015 23:29
BlackBerry Priv specs leaked, as well as bloated price
BlackBerry Priv specs leaked, as well as bloated price
Thanks to a couple of retailer leaks, we have the specs and price for the upcoming Android-powered BlackBerry Priv. BlackBerry has been releasing ...... 22 Oct 2015 16:48
HTC announces the One A9 - a $399 Android phone that looks just like the iPhone
HTC announces the One A9 - a $399 Android phone that looks just like the iPhone
HTC announced, without much fanfare, its mid-range model, HTC One A9, today that mimicks very effectively the current iPhone design, promises ...... 20 Oct 2015 19:42
Wow! HTC pledges to deliver Android updates max 15 days after Google
Wow! HTC pledges to deliver Android updates max 15 days after Google
HTC's reputation hasn't been exactly stellar when it comes to Android updates, but now the company has apparently taken different road. HTC ...... 20 Oct 2015 19:31
'Minecraft: Story Mode' now available
'Minecraft: Story Mode' now available
Mojang and Telltale Games have launched the first chapter of their new 'Minecraft: Story Mode' for mobile gamers. The mobile launch follows ...... 16 Oct 2015 0:03
BlackBerry needs to sell 5 million handsets a year or there may not be hardware in the future
BlackBerry needs to sell 5 million handsets a year or there may not be hardware in the future
BlackBerry CEO John Chen has said this week that the company needs to sell 5 million smartphones a year to have their handset division be profitable, ...... 14 Oct 2015 10:36
Microsoft significantly updates its $249 activity tracker, the Microsoft Band
Microsoft significantly updates its $249 activity tracker, the Microsoft Band
The fitness tracker is now smarter, sleeker and slimmer. Microsoft announced the second-generation Microsoft Band fitness tracker this week, ...... 7 Oct 2015 13:08
Microsoft event: The Lumia 550 is a mid-range device for just $139
Microsoft event: The Lumia 550 is a mid-range device for just $139
In addition to their Lumia 950 and 950 XL flagships, Microsoft also unveiled a new budget device: The Lumia 550. The new device will replace ...... 6 Oct 2015 23:39
HTC to unveil new product on October 20th
HTC to unveil new product on October 20th
Struggling smartphone company HTC has sent out invites for a new product launch on October 20th. The "virtual event" will be streamed on ...... 30 Sep 2015 23:23
Android has 1.4 billion active users
Android has 1.4 billion active users
According to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Android now has 1.4 billion active users around the globe, a huge milestone for the mobile platform. ...... 30 Sep 2015 0:02
Google shows off expensive, gorgeous Pixel C reference tablet
Google shows off expensive, gorgeous Pixel C reference tablet
Google CEO Sundar Pichai and product management exec Andrew Bowers announced today the latest addition to the high-end Pixel range: The Pixel C tablet. ...... 29 Sep 2015 23:46
Google unveils Nexus 5X, a second flagship
Google unveils Nexus 5X, a second flagship
In addition to launching their Nexus 6P high-end flagship today, Google also showed off the LG-built Nexus 5X. The new smartphone will serve ...... 29 Sep 2015 22:29
Google Nexus 6P leaked in its entirety
Google Nexus 6P leaked in its entirety
Two days ahead of its official unveiling, we have all the specs and official pictures of the upcoming Google flagship, the Nexus 6P. The ...... 27 Sep 2015 23:36
Report: Google under antitrust scrutiny over Android operating system
Report: Google under antitrust scrutiny over Android operating system
According to a new report, the FTC and Justice Department are prepared to begin an investigation into Google's Android operating system and ...... 27 Sep 2015 22:50
Blackberry's Android phone is official and it's called the Priv
Blackberry's Android phone is official and it's called the Priv
BlackBerry's first Android smartphone is official, and it's called the Priv. Formerly known by its codename Venice, the device will launch ...... 27 Sep 2015 21:20
Alibaba shows off $110 smartwatch
Alibaba shows off $110 smartwatch
China's Alibaba has announced their payments-focused smartwatch 'Pay Watch' this week, with plans to crowdfund the device through their online ...... 25 Sep 2015 22:33
Vertu's updated luxury Signature Touch has powerful specs, great looks, massive price tag
Vertu's updated luxury Signature Touch has powerful specs, great looks, massive price tag
Vertu, known for selling smartphones that cost over $10,000, has updated their flagship Signature Touch device, adding high-end specs to its sleek looks. ...... 24 Sep 2015 23:10
Apple's first app for Android is now one of the worst reviewed in the Play Store
Apple's first app for Android is now one of the worst reviewed in the Play Store
Apple should have seen this coming. Yesterday, Apple released their first app for Android devices: Move to iOS. The app helps Android users ...... 17 Sep 2015 22:34
Microsoft now owns a second Android lockscreen app
Microsoft now owns a second Android lockscreen app
Microsoft has quietly acquired Double Labs, the developer behind the Android app Echo Notification Lockscreen. The app, which has been downloaded ...... 12 Sep 2015 17:26
'Star War: Uprising' launches for mobile
'Star War: Uprising' launches for mobile
Kabam's new 'Star Wars: Uprising' is now available for download, with the game being the "first Star Wars RPG set between Star Wars: Episode ...... 12 Sep 2015 15:09
Android Pay is finally here
Android Pay is finally here
Google has announced the official U.S. launch of Android Pay, the mobile payments tech that will allow you to use your phone to pay at millions ...... 10 Sep 2015 21:36
Android Wear makes its way to China
Android Wear makes its way to China
Lenovo and Google have teamed up to bring Android Wear to China, a surprising move as the search giant has been notably absent in the world's ...... 8 Sep 2015 23:09
We have more photos of the Android-powered BlackBerry slider phone
We have more photos of the Android-powered BlackBerry slider phone
Following last month's HQ renders released by famous leaker @Evleaks (Evan Blass), we now have real photos of BlackBerry's upcoming Android-powered ...... 5 Sep 2015 13:15
The Google Play Store could finally be headed back to China
The Google Play Store could finally be headed back to China
After years of being banned from the nation, Google could be well on its way to having the Google Play Store return to China this fall. According ...... 5 Sep 2015 11:43
Is Google set to unveil new Nexus phones on September 29th?
Is Google set to unveil new Nexus phones on September 29th?
According to a new report, Google will unveil two new Nexus devices at a special event on September 29th. If the many high-profile leaks ...... 2 Sep 2015 23:45
Samsung shows off new, rounder Gear S2 smartwatch
Samsung shows off new, rounder Gear S2 smartwatch
Samsung has unveiled their latest smartwatch this week, the Gear S2. Differentiating itself from other rival watches is the fact that the ...... 2 Sep 2015 22:45
Amazon to allow offline viewing of streaming Prime Video content
Amazon to allow offline viewing of streaming Prime Video content
In a pretty shocking move, Amazon has announced that all Prime subscribers will now have access to download movies and TV shows for offline viewing. ...... 1 Sep 2015 23:43
Here are the leaked specs for the new LG 'Nexus 5'
Here are the leaked specs for the new LG 'Nexus 5'
According to a new report, one of Google's upcoming Nexus phones will be built by LG, and we now have a spec sheet to go with it. The device ...... 1 Sep 2015 21:43
Google has updated their logo
Google has updated their logo
Less than a month after the company shook up their corporate structure, Google has announced a new logo, the first real change to the look in over a decade. ...... 1 Sep 2015 14:30
Huawei unveils $800 Android Wear-based watch that also works with iOS
Huawei unveils $800 Android Wear-based watch that also works with iOS
Huawei has unofficially revealed an $800 gold-plated Android Wear watch that will work with iOS, as well. The company tweeted that the the ...... 30 Aug 2015 23:37
Instagram adds landscape and portrait photo and video support
Instagram adds landscape and portrait photo and video support
Instagram has announced this week that you can now share posts in both portrait and landscape orientation, in addition to the classic "square." ...... 29 Aug 2015 16:34
Lenovo folds its mobile division into Motorola
Lenovo folds its mobile division into Motorola
A year after acquiring Motorola Mobility, Lenovo has folded their own struggling smartphone division into its now more famous brand. Motorola ...... 27 Aug 2015 21:53
YouTube Gaming is here and ready to take on Twitch
YouTube Gaming is here and ready to take on Twitch
Earlier this year, Google announced that it was preparing to take on game streaming service Twitch and that time has now come. YouTube Gaming ...... 26 Aug 2015 19:21
5.7-inch Huawei Nexus shows up in leaked pics
5.7-inch Huawei Nexus shows up in leaked pics
Thanks to China's iNexus site, we appear to have a leaked image of the upcoming Huawei Nexus smartphone. Reportedly, Google will launch two ...... 24 Aug 2015 22:46
Cortana for Android now available in public beta
Cortana for Android now available in public beta
Microsoft has announced today that their digital personal assistant software Cortana is now available in public beta for Android owners. ...... 24 Aug 2015 22:14
Report: BlackBerry's first Android phone is coming this November
Report: BlackBerry's first Android phone is coming this November
According to new reports, BlackBerry is preparing an Android smartphone for release this November on all the major U.S. carriers. Codenamed ...... 19 Aug 2015 22:59
Fallout Shelter touches over 1 million installs in less than a week for Android
Fallout Shelter touches over 1 million installs in less than a week for Android
Android fans rejoiced last week when Bethesda announced that Fallout Shelter was finally headed to the platform. The game, first announced ...... 18 Aug 2015 23:30
Baboom, started by Kim Dotcom, launches to disrupt streaming music industry
Baboom, started by Kim Dotcom, launches to disrupt streaming music industry
First teased in 2011, music streaming service Baboom has finally launched. The service is inviting consumers to sign up and begin creating ...... 18 Aug 2015 22:04
It's official: Android M is 6.0 Marshmallow
It's official: Android M is 6.0 Marshmallow
After a week of teasing, Google has confirmed that its upcoming Android M mobile operating system will take the name Marshmallow and will take ...... 18 Aug 2015 0:01
CurrentC mobile payment app possibly delayed until next year
CurrentC mobile payment app possibly delayed until next year
CurrentC, the mobile payments app backed by major retailers, may be delayed until next year. The app is backed by the consortium known as ...... 16 Aug 2015 22:46
OnePlus updates OxygenOS to patch Stagefright vulnerability
OnePlus updates OxygenOS to patch Stagefright vulnerability
OnePlus has quickly released an update to their OxygenOS operating system patching the headline grabbing Stagefright vulnerability. The update ...... 15 Aug 2015 0:04
Xiaomi's new Redmi Note 2 is a powerhouse for just $125
Xiaomi's new Redmi Note 2 is a powerhouse for just $125
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has released another powerhouse device at a rock bottom price. The company has unveiled the Redmi Note 2 ...... 14 Aug 2015 22:58
Internal docs show Samsung could go back to Qualcomm for Galaxy S7
Internal docs show Samsung could go back to Qualcomm for Galaxy S7
Thanks to a new leak of internal documents, it appears that Samsung is at least testing going back to Qualcomm for its next flagship, next year's Galaxy S7. ...... 10 Aug 2015 20:37
Google has spun off Google, and Sundar Pichai is the new CEO
Google has spun off Google, and Sundar Pichai is the new CEO
In a massive restructuring, Google has spun off its core Google businesses and created a new holding company for everything else. The new ...... 10 Aug 2015 17:46
Google revamps Hangouts for Material Design
Google revamps Hangouts for Material Design
Google has updated their Hangouts application for Material Design and included speed and performance updates. Now in version 4.0 for Android, ...... 10 Aug 2015 17:12
Google will bring back Android One platform starting in India
Google will bring back Android One platform starting in India
Last year, Google launched its Android One platform to bring affordable handsets to the developing world but the program quickly disappeared. ...... 10 Aug 2015 14:28
Google, Samsung, LG others promise monthly Android security updates
Google, Samsung, LG others promise monthly Android security updates
Following the terrifying, headline grabbing Stagefright bug, manufacturers are quickly moving to secure their devices. Google, Samsung and ...... 8 Aug 2015 23:07
U.S. watch sales plummet as smartwatches take a bite
U.S. watch sales plummet as smartwatches take a bite
According to NPD data, U.S. watch sales plummeted in June, as smartwatches finally took a little bite of the industry. Retailers sold $375 ...... 8 Aug 2015 22:28
Nearly 3 million consumers ask for OnePlus 2 invites
Nearly 3 million consumers ask for OnePlus 2 invites
At the end of July, Chinese startup OEM OnePlus announced their next flagship device, the OnePlus 2. With high-end specs and a low price, ...... 8 Aug 2015 11:30
Razer acquires Ouya's software, tech, patents and dev teams
Razer acquires Ouya's software, tech, patents and dev teams
Gaming hardware company Razer has acquired the carcass of Ouya, including its software, tech and its technical and developer relations teams. ...... 28 Jul 2015 22:33
The OnePlus 2 is official and it's just $329
The OnePlus 2 is official and it's just $329
OnePlus officially unveiled their upcoming flagship device today during a VR event. The device appears to live up to the hype, and will be available ...... 27 Jul 2015 23:21
Leaked: The next-generation Moto G
Leaked: The next-generation Moto G
Thanks to a couple new leaks, we appear to have all the details of the upcoming Moto G. The Moto G, first launched in 2013, is a low-cost ...... 26 Jul 2015 12:04
YouTube mobile app gets an update
YouTube mobile app gets an update
Google has released a new version of the YouTube mobile app. The app gets a facelift in form of new three new tab layout. The update features ...... 25 Jul 2015 7:15
Microsoft Cortana for Android will be official later this month following leak
Microsoft Cortana for Android will be official later this month following leak
Following this week's leak of Cortana for Android, Microsoft has confirmed the official version will be available later this month. Microsoft ...... 19 Jul 2015 19:27
Report: Android users download more apps, but Apple dominates revenue
Report: Android users download more apps, but Apple dominates revenue
According to market data and analytics firm App Annie, Android users downloaded 85 percent more apps from the Google Play Store than Apple users ...... 19 Jul 2015 18:48
Rovio announces Angry Birds 2, six years after the original
Rovio announces Angry Birds 2, six years after the original
Six years after the original launched for mobile in 2009, Finnish games developer Rovio has announced 'Angry Birds 2' - the long-awaited sequel. ...... 17 Jul 2015 23:00
Nokia wants to enter the smartphone market again
Nokia wants to enter the smartphone market again
Nokia released a statement earlier this week addressing the rumors of a possible future smartphone. The Finnish company had earlier suggested ...... 17 Jul 2015 7:04
OnePlus 2 will feature larger 3300mAh battery, fingerprint sensor, more band support
OnePlus 2 will feature larger 3300mAh battery, fingerprint sensor, more band support
The team over at OnePlus has revealed yet another detail about the upcoming OnePlus 2 flagship this weekend during an AMA on reddit. Confirmed ...... 12 Jul 2015 14:18
Update: Reviewing the EzeeCube stackable media center
Update: Reviewing the EzeeCube stackable media center
Update: I have been in contact with the project's founder, Ashok, since I wrote this review. Despite the harsh words for the EzeeCube, Ashok ...... 11 Jul 2015 22:51
Microsoft creates new social app, Tossup, to help you make plans
Microsoft creates new social app, Tossup, to help you make plans
Microsoft has created an interesting new app this week, 'Tossup,' an app that promises to help you organize plans with friends and family easier ...... 11 Jul 2015 16:32
Microsoft discontinues a number of MSN apps
Microsoft discontinues a number of MSN apps
Microsoft has confirmed it will be shutting down a number of MSN-branded apps (also once known as Bing apps) over the next few weeks and months. ...... 11 Jul 2015 15:05
Report: Huawei to build next Google Nexus flagship
Report: Huawei to build next Google Nexus flagship
For the second time this year, we have a viable rumor that Huawei will be building Google's upcoming Nexus flagship device. The Information ...... 10 Jul 2015 23:15
Microsoft rebrands Xbox Music as 'Groove'
Microsoft rebrands Xbox Music as 'Groove'
Microsoft has announced updates to its Windows 10 entertainment apps, including one major rebranding. The software giant has renamed Xbox ...... 7 Jul 2015 21:32
Everyone should now have Google's new Gmail update packed with themes, emojis
Everyone should now have Google's new Gmail update packed with themes, emojis
Earlier this week, Google announced that Gmail would be getting hundreds of new themes, emojis and background image choices and as of writing ...... 5 Jul 2015 21:25
Clash of Clans, Boom Beach maker Supercell shuts down a surprise flop
Clash of Clans, Boom Beach maker Supercell shuts down a surprise flop
Supercell, the major mobile game maker, is shutting down 'Smash Land' this month, a surprise flop for the company. The developer behind Clash ...... 3 Jul 2015 21:56
Amazon launches retail operations in Mexico
Amazon launches retail operations in Mexico
Amazon has announced today the launch of retail operations in Mexico, giving customers in the nation the chance to buy millions of items. ...... 30 Jun 2015 23:52
Xiaomi launches first smartphone outside of Asia
Xiaomi launches first smartphone outside of Asia
Chinese startup giant Xiaomi has released their first smartphone outside of Asia today with the Redmi 2 now available in Brazil. Besides ...... 30 Jun 2015 23:32
Samsung wants to build more Tizen phones this year
Samsung wants to build more Tizen phones this year
Samsung has confirmed plans to build more handsets running its own Tizen operating system, with launch scheduled for this year. According ...... 29 Jun 2015 23:05
OnePlus 2 to launch on July 27th at VR event
OnePlus 2 to launch on July 27th at VR event
Chinese smartphone startup OnePlus has announced that their long-awaited flagship sequel will be unveiled on July 27th. The company will ...... 26 Jun 2015 22:35
Amazon Echo now available to all
Amazon Echo now available to all
Amazon's smart speaker, the Echo, is now available to all without an invite. The etailer launched the device last November, and it was generally ...... 24 Jun 2015 10:16
Google launches ad-supported version of Google Play Music integrating Songza tech
Google launches ad-supported version of Google Play Music integrating Songza tech
Google has announced this week the launch of an ad-supported version of Google Play Music that is free and will include free curated playlists. ...... 24 Jun 2015 9:39
Dropbox for Android is updated, and a lot faster
Dropbox for Android is updated, and a lot faster
Dropbox has announced its updated Android app, version 3.0, which promises to be "better, faster and more usable." The company has listed ...... 23 Jun 2015 21:06
Google releases 17 new Android Wear watchfaces
Google releases 17 new Android Wear watchfaces
Google has introduced 17 new watchfaces for Android Wear users, including character faces like Hello Kitty and Angry Birds. Reads the release: ...... 22 Jun 2015 22:35
A dozen Sony Xperia devices get access to Android M Developer Preview
A dozen Sony Xperia devices get access to Android M Developer Preview
Sony has surprisingly released an Android M Developer Preview for a dozen Xperia devices, a move that should delight fans that have grown used ...... 22 Jun 2015 22:12
BlackBerry considering Android for future devices
BlackBerry considering Android for future devices
In its golden days RIM was a force to be reckoned with. Since it has changed its name to reflect their line of smartphones, BlackBerry. It went ...... 12 Jun 2015 9:16
Rovio unveils 'Angry Birds Fight' puzzler hybrid
Rovio unveils 'Angry Birds Fight' puzzler hybrid
Finnish casual gaming company Rovio has unveiled "Angry Birds Fight," a new game that mixes elements of an RPG with a matching puzzle game akin ...... 11 Jun 2015 20:04
WWDC: Apple App Store hits massive 100 billion app downloads milestone
WWDC: Apple App Store hits massive 100 billion app downloads milestone
During today's keynote, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the App Store had surpassed 100 billion app downloads since the store launched in 2008. ...... 8 Jun 2015 21:56
WWDC: Apple Pay now supports rewards programs and Passbook gets renamed
WWDC: Apple Pay now supports rewards programs and Passbook gets renamed
Today at the WWDC event, Apple announced a significant update to their Apple Pay mobile payments system. The service will now support rewards ...... 8 Jun 2015 20:29
WWDC: Apple officially announces their streaming service, Apple Music for iOS and Android
WWDC: Apple officially announces their streaming service, Apple Music for iOS and Android
Among a plethora of announcements today at Apple's WWDC event, came the most awaited of them all: Apple Music. The tech giant has been planning ...... 8 Jun 2015 19:47
Facebook introduces 'Facebook Lite' app for Android users in countries where data is not bountiful
Facebook introduces 'Facebook Lite' app for Android users in countries where data is not bountiful
Facebook has launched 'Facebook Lite,' an Android app that promises to "use less data and work well across all network conditions." The app ...... 6 Jun 2015 20:58
HTC expects another rough quarter, slashes forecasts drastically
HTC expects another rough quarter, slashes forecasts drastically
Smmartphone maker HTC is forecasting a really bad quarter. The Taiwanese company has slashed their revenue projections for the Q2 drastically, ...... 6 Jun 2015 20:49
AfterDawn's HIGH.FI news app for Android, Windows Phone is a year old!
AfterDawn's HIGH.FI news app for Android, Windows Phone is a year old!
For the past year, thousands of you have been satisfying your needs for news content with our HIGH.FI app, and we couldn't be happier to have you! ...... 4 Jun 2015 22:06
Showtime to offer standalone streaming service for just $10.99 a month
Showtime to offer standalone streaming service for just $10.99 a month
Showtime has announced that it will offer a standalone streaming service starting next month with a price that undercuts HBO's Now service. ...... 3 Jun 2015 22:40
Nintendo: No, the NX will not run on Android
Nintendo: No, the NX will not run on Android
Following up on reports from yesterday, Nintendo has denied the rumor that it is creating its Nintendo NX console on an Android variant operating system. ...... 2 Jun 2015 21:12
Nintendo 'NX' home console to run on Android?
Nintendo 'NX' home console to run on Android?
Formally announced earlier this year for launch next year, Nintendo's 'NX' console will really have to step up to the plate if the gaming company ...... 1 Jun 2015 18:58
Asus announces Android-packing ZenWatch 2 with 4 days battery life per charge
Asus announces Android-packing ZenWatch 2 with 4 days battery life per charge
Asus has launched the ZenWatch 2 today, a sequel to their first Android Wear smartwatch. The watch keeps the same rounded design of its predecessor ...... 1 Jun 2015 18:36
Comparing the new NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV set-top to the competition
Comparing the new NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV set-top to the competition
Earlier this week, NVIDIA launched the SHIELD Android TV set-top box with a base price of $199 and the early reviews are highly favorable. ...... 31 May 2015 22:01
Android M will let you choose between light or dark theme
Android M will let you choose between light or dark theme
When Google introduced Android Lollipop and Material Design, the operating system took a turn from dark to light, with the operating system ...... 31 May 2015 20:41
Google integrates Now into everything, calls it Now on Tap
Google integrates Now into "everything", calls it Now on Tap
At Google I/O the Mountain View search giant revealed a new feature on Android M that will ensure you'll use their search no matter what app ...... 30 May 2015 15:51
Brillo is Google's next take on IoT
Brillo is Google's next take on IoT
Google has been among the very first to get very excited about Internet of Things (IoT). Every day items and devices that include internet connectivity ...... 30 May 2015 15:41
Google reveals Android M and its core features
Google reveals Android M and its core features
Google officially unveiled the operating system update that is currently known as Android M at Google I/O. Even though it doesn't have a full ...... 30 May 2015 11:21
Twitter brings Periscope live streaming app to Android
Twitter brings Periscope live streaming app to Android
Twitter's live streaming app Periscope is now available to download for compatible devices from Google Play after previously being available only on iOS. ...... 26 May 2015 10:56
Cortana coming to iPhone & Android this year, Microsoft confirms
Cortana coming to iPhone & Android this year, Microsoft confirms
Microsoft announces Cortana will land on iPhone and Android devices this year, and more goodies coming over the next couple of months. Cortana ...... 26 May 2015 9:47
Fake Minecraft 'scareware' apps found on Google Play
Fake Minecraft 'scareware' apps found on Google Play
Useless 'Minecraft' apps promising cheats and other materials on the Google Play store were actually laced with scareware warnings about non-existent ...... 25 May 2015 6:26
More alleged specs for the OnePlus Two leak
More alleged specs for the OnePlus Two leak
Following last week's leaked benchmarks, we have more alleged specs of the upcoming OnePlus Two. According to the new report, the new device ...... 24 May 2015 22:20
Android reset flaw affects 500 million+ devices
Android reset flaw affects 500 million+ devices
The factory reset option in the Android mobile operating system may not be as reliable as you'd think, according to new research. Using the ...... 24 May 2015 17:13
Report: Android M will add native fingerprint authentication
Report: Android M will add native fingerprint authentication
According to a new report, Google's upcoming Android M will include native fingerprint authentication. The new feature will work similar ...... 22 May 2015 20:50
Google: Why 'Security Questions' suck for security
Google: Why 'Security Questions' suck for security
After some really interesting research results, Google is raising awareness about how unreliable "Security Questions" are for legitimate login ...... 22 May 2015 0:36
Android TV gets HBO, ESPN with Sling TV; 50% discount on Nexus Player on offer
Android TV gets HBO, ESPN with Sling TV; 50% discount on Nexus Player on offer
Android TV devices can now get new sports and entertainment content through the Sling TV app, and new customers can get 50% off a Nexus Player ...... 21 May 2015 18:44
Asus' Vivowatch is now shipping in Europe
Asus' Vivowatch is now shipping in Europe
Asus' Vivowatch smartwatch has begun shipping in Europe, a month after launching in the U.S. The fitness watch has a 10-day battery life, ...... 21 May 2015 12:49
Xbox One gets $60 Over-The-Air TV Tuner
Xbox One gets $60 Over-The-Air TV Tuner
Xbox One gets broadcast TV with an Hauppauge Over-The-Air TV Tuner, delivering subscription-free live TV, 30 minute live TV pause and TV streaming ...... 20 May 2015 19:01
Google Search gets real-time tweets on mobile
Google Search gets real-time tweets on mobile
Google will show real-time tweets in search results provided to mobile devices to keep users up to the moment when searching for topics. ...... 19 May 2015 19:37
Popcorn Time now works in your browser, but for how long?
Popcorn Time now works in your browser, but for how long?
A Popcorn Time fork that works in modern web browsers without downloading and installing an additional app has appeared online. We really ...... 19 May 2015 17:49
LG G4 begins global rollout
LG G4 begins global rollout
LG's latest flagship, the G4, has begun rolling out across the globe following its early launch in Korea. The company says the device will ...... 18 May 2015 19:29
CBS All Access now provides live TV feeds to 60 percent of Americans
CBS All Access now provides live TV feeds to 60 percent of Americans
CBS's on-demand streaming service, All Access, now offers local and live TV feeds to over 60 percent of U.S. consumers. The service launched ...... 17 May 2015 12:38
Microsoft will provide Windows 10 updates for phones so you're not waiting on carriers
Microsoft will provide Windows 10 updates for phones so you're not waiting on carriers
Microsoft has taken the reins in regards to future Windows Phone updates, promising that carriers will no longer be a hindrance in getting the ...... 16 May 2015 23:01
Rdio launches cheap $3.99 per month subscription tier
Rdio launches cheap $3.99 per month subscription tier
Streaming music player Rdio has launched a new $3.99 per month subscription tier, cheaper than the competition. At the low-end tier, consumers ...... 14 May 2015 22:55
Nestlé, Google rebrand KitKat candy bars as 'YouTube Break' in UK
Nestlé, Google rebrand KitKat candy bars as 'YouTube Break' in UK
Google and Nestlé have announced their new "YouTube My Break" campaign this week, turning 600,000 packs of KitKat candy bars into 'YouTube Break' bars. ...... 13 May 2015 20:32
Android One debuts in Europe
Android One debuts in Europe
Google has announced the debut of an Android One device in Turkey, the first of the line to land in Europe. The goal of Android One is to ...... 13 May 2015 19:50
Firefox 38 adds HTML5 video tag support and DRM tech for protected content
Firefox 38 adds HTML5 video tag support and DRM tech for protected content
Mozilla has launched Firefox 38 this week for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Android, featuring a few notable updates in addition to the normal ...... 13 May 2015 19:31
Domino's to let you order pizza via Twitter
Domino's to let you order pizza via Twitter
Starting next week, Domino's will begin rolling out a 'tweet-to-order' system that will allow hungry consumers to order via Twitter. Making ...... 12 May 2015 22:06
Spotify reports huge revenue growth but larger losses
Spotify reports huge revenue growth but larger losses
Spotify has reported their earnings figures for 2014, showing huge growth in revenue and an even larger growth in losses. For the year, revenue ...... 9 May 2015 0:39
Are these the specs for the upcoming Nexus phone built by Huawei?
Are these the specs for the upcoming Nexus phone built by Huawei?
Over the past few months, there has been a persistent rumor that Chinese OEM Huawei is preparing to build the upcoming Nexus phone, and now ...... 8 May 2015 23:37
Review: The LG Watch Urbane and Android Wear 5.1.1
Review: The LG Watch Urbane and Android Wear 5.1.1
Since its launch a little over a year ago, Google's smartwatch platform Android Wear has matured substantially, as has Android in general. The ...... 7 May 2015 20:38
Remember Snake for your old Nokia phone? Well, the sequel for smartphones is here
Remember Snake for your old Nokia phone? Well, the sequel for smartphones is here
If you owned a Nokia phone in the past two decades (let's face it, almost everyone did), then you have definitely played 'Snake' before. ...... 7 May 2015 12:22
Android Lollipop movin' on up as it nears 10 percent share
Android Lollipop movin' on up as it nears 10 percent share
It took quite some time for Android 5.0 Lollipop to gain some traction but the latest Google operating system is finally reaching a significant milestone. ...... 5 May 2015 22:58
Report: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 coming next month
Report: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 coming next month
According to new reports, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 tablets are coming next month, high-end successors to the Galaxy Tab S. ...... 4 May 2015 21:43
Meerkat beats Periscope to Android
Meerkat beats Periscope to Android
Meerkat, the live-streaming video app, has beaten its rival app Periscope to Android. The move is notable as the app lets users live stream ...... 2 May 2015 21:52
TAG Heuer smartwatch goes on sale for $1,400 in November with 40 hour battery life
TAG Heuer smartwatch goes on sale for $1,400 in November with 40 hour battery life
TAG Heuer's smartwatch will launch in November and cost about $1400, say sources, a price tag lower than expected for the luxury watch maker. ...... 30 Apr 2015 16:44
LG officially unveils its latest flagship, the G4
LG officially unveils its latest flagship, the G4
LG has officially unveiled its G4 flagship, and even though nearly every aspect of the phone had already been revealed or leaked in the previous ...... 30 Apr 2015 14:39
Secret shuts down, just 14 months after it was dubbed the next big thing
Secret shuts down, just 14 months after it was dubbed the next big thing
Secret, the iOS and Android app that allowed users to share messages anonymously, has shut down for good. Founder David Byttow posted the ...... 30 Apr 2015 13:38
BUILD: Microsoft sees Windows 10 on 1 billion devices in three years
BUILD: Microsoft sees Windows 10 on 1 billion devices in three years
According to Windows boss Terry Myerson, over 1 billion devices will be running Windows 10 in just three years time, a hugely optimistic forecast ...... 29 Apr 2015 21:54
LG: We are working on Windows Phones again
LG: We are working on Windows Phones again
After a year of building just Android phones, it appears that LG is developing at least one new Windows Phone device. The LG VW820 has been ...... 29 Apr 2015 20:29
OUYA puts itself up for sale with buyer needed desperately
OUYA puts itself up for sale with buyer needed desperately
Gaming startup OUYA has put itself up for sale with a buyer likely needed for the company to avoid bankruptcy. According to a leaked email ...... 29 Apr 2015 20:02
Report: Microsoft to allow Android apps to run on Windows 10 tablets, phones
Report: Microsoft to allow Android apps to run on Windows 10 tablets, phones
According to the well-connected Paul Thurrott, Microsoft will announce this week that Windows 10 phone and tablet users will be able to run ...... 29 Apr 2015 0:30
Cyanogen drops OnePlus partnership, officially
Cyanogen drops OnePlus partnership, officially
After months of fighting, Cyanogen has officially dropped OnePlus as one of its hardware partners. The move was entirely expected, especially ...... 28 Apr 2015 23:43
Facebook adds video calling to Messenger
Facebook adds video calling to Messenger
Facebook has announced the addition of video calling to Messenger as the company looks to take on Skype and FaceTime. The updated Messenger ...... 28 Apr 2015 0:53
Canon results show nobody wants compact digital cameras anymore
Canon results show nobody wants compact digital cameras anymore
Canon reported their quarterly earnings today and one thing is clear: nobody is buying compact digital cameras. The Japanese company is the ...... 27 Apr 2015 23:17
LG's luxury Urbane smartwatch now available in U.S.
LG's luxury Urbane smartwatch now available in U.S.
LG's new Urbane smartwatch is available now via the Google Store, the first smartwatch to include Google's massive new Android Wear update. ...... 27 Apr 2015 22:57
Samsung's upcoming Gear smartwatch will be round
Samsung's upcoming Gear smartwatch will be round
Samsung has revealed that its upcoming Gear smartwatch successor will have a circular display, keeping in line with the more popular non-Apple Watch designs. ...... 27 Apr 2015 21:02
Sony's HDR-compatible Android TV 4K TVs are headed to the U.S
Sony's HDR-compatible Android TV 4K TVs are headed to the U.S
A year after launching their first 4K TV sets, Sony is now taking pre-orders for six new HDR-compatible 4K sets ranging from 43-inches to 75-inches. ...... 19 Apr 2015 18:41
WhatsApp adds ability to backup and restore from Google Drive
WhatsApp adds ability to backup and restore from Google Drive
Following last week's Android update to Material Design, the WhatsApp team is still hard at work, adding the ability to backup and restore from Google Drive. ...... 19 Apr 2015 11:37
WhatsApp for Android updated with Material Design
WhatsApp for Android updated with Material Design
WhatsApp has updated their Android app with Material Design, putting the app's language and code in line with Lollipop counterparts. As with ...... 15 Apr 2015 0:12
More design details leak for upcoming LG G4 flagship
More design details leak for upcoming LG G4 flagship
Last week, LG revealed that its G4 flagship is ready for unveiling on April 28th and today we have some more design details thanks to a major leak. ...... 13 Apr 2015 21:21
Amazon rolls out Prime Stations Internet radio service to all mobile users with Prime memberships
Amazon rolls out Prime Stations Internet radio service to all mobile users with Prime memberships
A few lucky Amazon Prime users have been using the Prime Stations service for some time but now all mobile users with a membership have the ...... 13 Apr 2015 19:58
Square Enix launches cloud-based streaming 'Final Fantasy XIII' for iOS, Android
Square Enix launches cloud-based streaming 'Final Fantasy XIII' for iOS, Android
Publisher Square Enix has made an interesting announcement this weekend; launching a cloud-based 'Final Fantasy XIII' for iOS and Android, as ...... 12 Apr 2015 21:48
Report: Google almost has Android Wear working on the iPhone
Report: Google almost has Android Wear working on the iPhone
According to a new report, Google has been working on bringing its Android Wear smartwatch platform to the iPhone, a move that would put Google ...... 10 Apr 2015 23:05
Samsung already facing shortages for display in new curved Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung already facing shortages for display in new curved Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung has confirmed today that it is having supply issues for its new Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone, with the company confirming that there are ...... 10 Apr 2015 21:23
Logitech's great Keys-To-Go Bluetooth keyboard available later this month for Android, Windows
Logitech's great Keys-To-Go Bluetooth keyboard available later this month for Android, Windows
Last year, Logitech released the waterproof, Bluetooth 'Keys-To-Go" keyboard for iOS devices and it quickly became one of the company's most ...... 8 Apr 2015 21:02
New Sony Xperia Z3 only lasts 6 months on market as T-Mobile pulls device
New Sony Xperia Z3 only lasts 6 months on market as T-Mobile pulls device
As Sony continues to try to break into the U.S. smartphone market, it has been blocked by yet another hurdle: T-Mobile has pulled its latest ...... 6 Apr 2015 22:36
Facebook integrating WhatsApp, adding messaging to profiles
Facebook integrating WhatsApp, adding messaging to profiles
A year after Facebook spent $19 billion to acquire the messaging giant WhatsApp, the social media behemoth is beginning to integrate the service. ...... 6 Apr 2015 21:40
Stream your favorite EDM tracks for free via Beatport with new Android, iOS apps
Stream your favorite EDM tracks for free via Beatport with new Android, iOS apps
Beatport, the popular electronic dance music (EDM) desktop streaming service, is now available for free on Android and iOS. After downloading ...... 5 Apr 2015 11:43
OnePlus releases their own operating system, OxygenOS
OnePlus releases their own operating system, OxygenOS
After a year of running the popular Cyanogen operating system, Chinese smartphone startup OnePlus had a falling out with the company and announced ...... 5 Apr 2015 9:34
PlayStation Music powered by Spotify now available on PS3, PS4, Xperia
PlayStation Music powered by Spotify now available on PS3, PS4, Xperia
A few months after announcing the service, Sony has launched PlayStation Music on the PS3, PS4 and Xperia devices in 41 markets. PlayStation ...... 30 Mar 2015 22:12
Pebble crushes Kickstarter record, raises $20 million for latest color e-paper Time smartwatch
Pebble crushes Kickstarter record, raises $20 million for latest color e-paper Time smartwatch
Pebble easily crushed crowdfunding records with its latest campaign, which just closed on Friday. The Pebble Time and Pebble Time Steel watches ...... 29 Mar 2015 15:36
Vine now supports HD video
Vine now supports HD video
Vine has announced this week that their popular video sharing app will now support higher quality video, jumping from the current 480p max to 720p. ...... 29 Mar 2015 15:18
The Samsung Galaxy S6 - still with tons of bloat
The Samsung Galaxy S6 - still with tons of bloat
There had been rumors that Samsung had finally listened to complaints and reduced the insane amount of bloatware on its flagship devices, but ...... 29 Mar 2015 14:34
Chinese CEO compares Apple to Hitler
Chinese CEO compares Apple to Hitler
By Godwin's law it was inevitable that Apple was to be called nazis and/or Hitler on heated internet discussions but for it to come up in a ...... 29 Mar 2015 12:00
HTC selling One M9 right now unlocked, via their own site
HTC selling One M9 right now unlocked, via their own site
HTC One fans can get the next flagship earlier than the global release on April 10th. Beginning right now at midnight, customers can head ...... 27 Mar 2015 0:11
OpenTable for Android now allows you to pay for your meals direct from the app
OpenTable for Android now allows you to pay for your meals direct from the app
OpenTable has added a mobile payments option to its popular restaurant booking app for Android users, a few months after iOS users. Because ...... 25 Mar 2015 12:37
TomTom returns to Android market with 'free' GO Mobile navigation app
TomTom returns to Android market with 'free' GO Mobile navigation app
TomTom has unveiled their new Android navigation app, GO Mobile, a "free" app that includes high-end features seen in TomTom's GPS devices. ...... 25 Mar 2015 11:46
Supercell's revenue doubles as 'Clash,' 'Boom Beach' remain wildly popular
Supercell's revenue doubles as 'Clash,' 'Boom Beach' remain wildly popular
Supercell, the private Finnish gaming startup, has revealed their 2014 earnings today. The gaming company saw its revenue grow to $1.7 billion ...... 24 Mar 2015 22:31
Cyanogen raises another $80 million in its fight against Android
Cyanogen raises another $80 million in its fight against Android
Cyanogen, the mobile operating system startup looking to take down Google has raised another $80 million from venture capitalists. The company ...... 23 Mar 2015 23:00
HTC seemingly backtracks on word that older One (M7) would not get newer Android updates
HTC seemingly backtracks on word that older One (M7) would not get newer Android updates
Last week, HTC broke the news that their old HTC One M7 phone would not get the update to Android 5.1 unless you had the Google Play Edition. ...... 23 Mar 2015 21:46
Vector is a smartwatch that offers 30 day battery life
Vector is a smartwatch that offers 30 day battery life
In a Swiss luxury watch conference the company called Vector introduced an interesting timepiece. Unlike the traditional smartwatches that last ...... 21 Mar 2015 9:58
High-end luxury watch maker Breitling shows off first smartwatch
High-end luxury watch maker Breitling shows off first smartwatch
High-end luxury watch maker Breitling has unveiled its first smartwatch, the B55 Connected, although the watch will not work like Android Wear ...... 18 Mar 2015 15:29
Google now manually reviewing apps that are submitted to Google Play Store
Google now manually reviewing apps that are submitted to Google Play Store
Google has announced changes to its app review process this week, moves that should 'better protect the community and improve the app catalog.' ...... 18 Mar 2015 14:38
Microsoft testing Windows 10 ROM that can turn your Android phone into a Windows phone
Microsoft testing Windows 10 ROM that can turn your Android phone into a Windows phone
Among other big news revealed this week, Microsoft has also announced that it is trying out Windows 10 software that can effectively turn an ...... 18 Mar 2015 11:42
Nintendo fans rejoice as first-party characters are headed to mobile devices
Nintendo fans rejoice as first-party characters are headed to mobile devices
After years of rejecting the notion, Nintendo has announced that it will begin making games for mobile devices thanks to a partnership with ...... 17 Mar 2015 22:00
Google offers $50 in Google Play Store credit for new Nexus 6, 9 and Android Wear purchases
Google offers $50 in Google Play Store credit for new Nexus 6, 9 and Android Wear purchases
Google has begun offering $50 in free Play Store Credit with any new purchase of a Nexus 6, Nexus 9 or any Android Wear device. Valid through ...... 17 Mar 2015 21:35
Cyanogen close to raising another $110 million in its efforts to take on Android
Cyanogen close to raising another $110 million in its efforts to take on Android
Cyanogen, the company trying to disrupt the mobile operating system space, is close to raising $110 million in new funding. Notably absent ...... 15 Mar 2015 12:24
WhatsApp's voice calling feature is here for Android devices
WhatsApp's voice calling feature is here for Android devices
With the latest update to WhatsApp, anybody with the Android app can use the voice calling feature - albeit with a little bit of 'hacking.' ...... 15 Mar 2015 11:34
Microsoft's personal assistant Cortana is headed to iOS, Android
Microsoft's personal assistant Cortana is headed to iOS, Android
After nearly a year of running on Windows Phone, Microsoft's digital personal assistant 'Cortana' is about ready to launch for Windows 10, Android and iOS. ...... 14 Mar 2015 15:46
Google moves all of its hardware to its own dedicated store
Google moves all of its hardware to its own dedicated store
Google has taken all of its Android, Chrome OS and Android Wear hardware and moved the devices to their own dedicated page, the aptly named 'Google Store.' ...... 14 Mar 2015 11:52
Cyanogen 12 will use Boxer as its default email app
Cyanogen 12 will use Boxer as its default email app
Mobile operating system maker Cyanogen has announced that Cyanogen OS 12 will use Boxer as its default email app, moving away from Google's ...... 13 Mar 2015 11:28
Huawei Watch price leaked in Germany?
Huawei Watch price leaked in Germany?
At the Mobile World Congress event, there was a surprise hit: The Huawei Watch powered by Android Wear. Huawei unveiled the watches, which ...... 12 Mar 2015 15:13
PlayStation Mobile is dead
PlayStation Mobile is dead
Sony has ended PlayStation Mobile, their failed experiment to build a web store for PS classics and indie games that can played on mobile devices. ...... 12 Mar 2015 14:32
Verizon finally has Nexus 6 available, with HD Voice
Verizon finally has Nexus 6 available, with HD Voice
A full four months after all the other major U.S. carriers starting selling the phone, Verizon has begun selling the Nexus 6 today. The Google ...... 12 Mar 2015 13:44
WhatsApp reaches 1 billion installs on Android
WhatsApp reaches 1 billion installs on Android
We have a small blurb today that comes with an astounding figure. Jan Koum, founder and CEO of WhatsApp has announced today that the messaging ...... 11 Mar 2015 21:40
Took long enough: Google Calendar finally available for iPhone
Took long enough: Google Calendar finally available for iPhone
iPhone fans rejoice! Google has released their native Google Calendar app for the iPhone this week. Similar to its Android counterpart, the ...... 10 Mar 2015 22:38
Samsung seeing record pre-orders for Galaxy S6, Edge
Samsung seeing record pre-orders for Galaxy S6, Edge
Samsung has announced record pre-orders for their upcoming Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge phones, with figures that could potentially rival the iPhone. ...... 10 Mar 2015 10:26
Microsoft sues Kyocera for patent infringement over mobile phones
Microsoft sues Kyocera for patent infringement over mobile phones
Microsoft has sued Japanese phone maker Kyocera over patent infringement this week, claiming that the company's Duraforce, Hydro and Brigadier ...... 8 Mar 2015 18:48
TWC brings it's TV app to Xbox One
TWC brings it's TV app to Xbox One
Time Warner Cable has released their TV app to Microsoft latest and greatest gaming console – the Xbox One. The app as you might guess allows ...... 8 Mar 2015 7:09
Softcard is officially dead at the end of the month
Softcard is officially dead at the end of the month
Mobile payment system Softcard is officially dead following its recent acquisition by Google. The company has sent out emails to current ...... 5 Mar 2015 23:22
Xiaomi's European Web store will not sell phones, either
Xiaomi's European Web store will not sell phones, either
Last month, Chinese smartphone giant announced that they were opening an online store for U.S. customers and the company has confirmed now that ...... 4 Mar 2015 20:56
Nvidia unveils 4K Android TV set-top console for just $199
Nvidia unveils 4K Android TV set-top console for just $199
Nvidia has announced the latest generation of their SHIELD series, introducing the "world's first 4K Android TV console." The design of ...... 4 Mar 2015 12:58
After Chrome 42, the browser will no longer support Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
After Chrome 42, the browser will no longer support Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Google has announced today that starting with the release of Chrome 42, the browser will no longer support Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. ...... 3 Mar 2015 23:41
Sony's new Z4 Tablet is lighter than Air – or Air 2
Sony's new Z4 Tablet is lighter than Air – or Air 2
Sony has revealed a new tablet device at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Xperia Z4 Tablet is super lightweight Android-tablet that ...... 3 Mar 2015 9:22
Google's Android Pay is real, and it has an API
Google's Android Pay is real, and it has an API
Now that Apple Pay is a hit and Samsung just announced their entry to market, Google is not far behind in the blossoming mobile payments world. ...... 2 Mar 2015 22:30
Alcatel shows off nice spec phablet for $249 unlocked
Alcatel shows off nice spec phablet for $249 unlocked
Alcatel, known for their extremely low-priced smartphones, has unveiled a new phablet today at MWC that has nice specs and will sell for $249 ...... 1 Mar 2015 17:25
HTC reveals Grip, their fitness tracker built with Under Armour
HTC reveals Grip, their fitness tracker built with Under Armour
HTC has taken the wrapping off their first wearable device today, a fitness tracker called 'Grip' built as part of the company's partnership ...... 1 Mar 2015 13:01
Huawei has a new luxury Android Wear smartwatch coming, and it looks great
Huawei has a new luxury Android Wear smartwatch coming, and it looks great
Ahead of an official unveiling tomorrow, Chinese tech OEM Huawei has shown off their new Huawei Watch, an incredibly sleek and appealing Android ...... 28 Feb 2015 22:25
Dropbox teams up with Vodafone to give cloud storage access to 400 million wireless customers
Dropbox teams up with Vodafone to give cloud storage access to 400 million wireless customers
Dropbox has announced a partnership with the world's largest carrier, Vodafone, in an attempt to jumpstart international growth. The company ...... 28 Feb 2015 18:52
Verizon could be finally getting the Nexus 6
Verizon could be finally getting the Nexus 6
Three months after T-Mobile users got their hands on the Google reference device, Verizon subscribers may finally be on the verging of getting ...... 28 Feb 2015 15:05
Swatch unveils first smartwatch/fitness tracker, marketed for volleyball players
Swatch unveils first smartwatch/fitness tracker, marketed for volleyball players
Popular Swiss watch maker Swatch has introduced its first smartwatch today: The Swatch Touch Zero One. The company had announced last month ...... 28 Feb 2015 14:20
Rumor: Next Nexus devices to be built by Huawei
Rumor: Next Nexus devices to be built by Huawei
According to new sources, Google is considering partnering with Chinese OEM Huawei for the next Nexus flagship devices. Every year, Google ...... 28 Feb 2015 12:22
Take a look at the waterproof Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Take a look at the waterproof Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua has been leaked ahead of the Mobile World Congress event, showing off the company's waterproof flagship. If the rumors ...... 28 Feb 2015 12:02
Panasonic unveils awfully named 64-bit smartphone
Panasonic unveils awfully named 64-bit smartphone
Panasonic has unveiled their first 64-bit Android smartphone, the awfully named Eluga U2. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, has a ...... 27 Feb 2015 23:27
Google+ primed for spinoffs with Photos and Hangouts likely to go first
Google+ primed for spinoffs with Photos and Hangouts likely to go first
Google SVP and head of Android and Chrome Sundar Pichai has said today that some popular products may soon breakaway from Google+, starting ...... 27 Feb 2015 23:04
Google buys entire '.app' top-level domain for $25 million
Google buys entire '.app' top-level domain for $25 million
Google has purchased the entire '.app' top-level domain (TLD) for $25 million. In 2012, Google applied for a few new TLDs including .android, ...... 27 Feb 2015 0:34
New Moto E offers LTE, larger display for same low price
New Moto E offers LTE, larger display for same low price
Motorola has unveiled their second-generation Moto E today, adding a larger display and LTE for the same low price: $149. The new smartphone ...... 25 Feb 2015 23:48
OnePlus One to get stable Android Lollipop in March
OnePlus One to get stable Android Lollipop in March
OnePlus One owners will have to wait a little bit longer for a stable version of Android 5.0 Lollipop. While you can currently use an alpha ...... 25 Feb 2015 22:27
Android and iOS hold 96.3 smartphone OS market share
Android and iOS hold 96.3 smartphone OS market share
According to IDC, Android and iOS continue to take share of the smartphone operating system market, now at an astounding 96.3 percent. For ...... 25 Feb 2015 21:53
Check out the new sleek LG Watch Urbane in action
Check out the new sleek LG Watch Urbane in action
Earlier this week, LG teased their latest smartwatch, the Watch Urbane, easily one of the nicest looking smartwatches to date. The all-metal ...... 24 Feb 2015 23:53
New color screen smartwatch Pebble Time shatters Kickstarter records
New color screen smartwatch Pebble Time shatters Kickstarter records
Pebble, the team behind the original e-paper display Pebble smartwatch, unveiled the Pebble Time today, and it's already crushing Kickstarter records. ...... 24 Feb 2015 23:38
Mozilla Firefox 36 is here
Mozilla Firefox 36 is here
Mozilla has released Firefox 36 to the public today, giving fans of the browser a stable version while the beta moves to 37 and the nightly ...... 24 Feb 2015 22:29
It's official: Google buys up IP, tech for Softcard from major U.S. carriers
It's official: Google buys up IP, tech for Softcard from major U.S. carriers
After weeks of rumors, Google has officially announced their acquisition of Softcard from the U.S. carriers that started it. The search giant ...... 23 Feb 2015 23:47
YouTube Kids app now available for iOS, Android
YouTube Kids app now available for iOS, Android
After being first announced last week, Google's YouTube Kids app is now available for iOS and Android. The app gives access to both shows ...... 23 Feb 2015 21:31
Leaked: The HTC One M9 pics, specs
Leaked: The HTC One M9 pics, specs
HTC' latest flagship, the One M9, has been leaked in all its glory, a week before its expected official unveiling. Thanks to a German retailer, ...... 22 Feb 2015 18:20
A card game about exploding cats made by Xbox game designers is now the most backed ever on Kickstarter
A card game about exploding cats made by Xbox game designers is now the most backed ever on Kickstarter
Kickstarter has posted this week that the 'Exploding Kittens' campaign is now the most backed ever, and also the highest funded project in the ...... 21 Feb 2015 22:54
Google: Hey carriers, we will pay you to use Google Wallet again
Google: Hey carriers, we will pay you to use Google Wallet again
Google wants its failed Google Wallet service to be able to compete against the popular Apple Pay mobile payments system, and could be willing to pay for it. ...... 21 Feb 2015 22:31
Google's Inbox now available on iPad, Android tablets
Google's Inbox now available on iPad, Android tablets
Google has announced that their to-do-list/calendar/email app 'Inbox' is now available for the iPad and Android tablets. Additionally, Inbox ...... 20 Feb 2015 23:31
Rovio's latest game is here: 'Jolly Jam'
Rovio's latest game is here: 'Jolly Jam'
Rovio has announced the latest game from its third-party publishing division: Jolly Jam. Jolly Jam is out for Android and iOS, and the game ...... 19 Feb 2015 19:38
VLC 3.0 will add Chromecast output support
VLC 3.0 will add Chromecast output support
Videolan has posted a changelog for the upcoming 3.0 version of the popular media playback software and among the changes is the addition of ...... 18 Feb 2015 21:54
Hulu wants to better sort your content with new 'Watchlist' feature
Hulu wants to better sort your content with new 'Watchlist' feature
Hulu has unveiled 'Watchlist,' a new feature that will replace the current 'Shows you watch,' 'favorites' and 'queue' lists which are never ...... 18 Feb 2015 19:56
ASUS to move away from Android Wear for upcoming watches
ASUS to move away from Android Wear for upcoming watches
According to CEO Jerry Shen, ASUS is actively considering moving away from Android Wear for its upcoming smartwatches in an effort to have better ...... 16 Feb 2015 23:11
Google, Mattel update View-Master for 2015, integrate Android
Google, Mattel update View-Master for 2015, integrate Android
As expected, Google and toymaker Mattel have updated the View-Master for 2015, integrating Android and adding a 360-degree view of animated environments. ...... 14 Feb 2015 0:13
AfterDawn's HIGH.FI news app hits first milestone
AfterDawn's HIGH.FI news app hits first milestone
AfterDawn launched its first mobile app last year and today we'd like to thank users who have installed it, regularly use it and have provided ...... 13 Feb 2015 8:10
Nvidia will 'redefine the future of gaming' on March 3rd
Nvidia will 'redefine the future of gaming' on March 3rd
NVIDIA has sent out press invites for an event on March 3rd in which the company will show off a device/service that is "5 years in the making" ...... 11 Feb 2015 21:21
How app user reviews work? iOS vs Android vs Windows Phone
How app user reviews work? iOS vs Android vs Windows Phone
As we launched our first mobile app this year, it has been interesting to observe the small, but very important differences there are between ...... 11 Feb 2015 11:17
Apple makes 79 percent of the profits in the mobile industry
Apple makes 79 percent of the profits in the mobile industry
Research firm Canaccord Genuity's Mike Walkley posted a note to clients today in which he reveals some interesting and possibly shocking facts ...... 9 Feb 2015 15:17
CyanogenMod 12 nightly now available for Nexus 9
CyanogenMod 12 nightly now available for Nexus 9
Google Nexus 9 tablet owners rejoice; if you wanted CyanogenMod 12, you now have access. As part of the new nightlies release, there is support ...... 9 Feb 2015 11:34
Here are some details about Apple's upcoming streaming service based on Beats
Here are some details about Apple's upcoming streaming service based on Beats
Thanks to 9to5Mac, we have some details about how Apple finally plans to use Beats Music, which they acquired last year. According to the ...... 9 Feb 2015 10:56
Google offers $6 in free credit to Chromecast owners
Google offers $6 in free credit to Chromecast owners
Google has started offering Chromecast owners $6 in Google Play credit. The search giant is marketing the credit as a Valentine's Day gift ...... 8 Feb 2015 0:05
Swatch planning their own smartwatch that does not need to be charged, works with Windows, Android
Swatch planning their own smartwatch that does not need to be charged, works with Windows, Android
Popular watch maker Swatch is preparing a smartwatch for release in the coming 2-3 months, looking to take a piece of the burgeoning industry. ...... 6 Feb 2015 17:50
Under Armour buys MyFitnessPal, Endomondo to create 'world's largest digital health community'
Under Armour buys MyFitnessPal, Endomondo to create 'world's largest digital health community'
Under Armour has announced this week the acquisition of MyFitnessPal and Endomondo in an effort to create the world's 'largest digital health community.' ...... 6 Feb 2015 0:20
iOS 8 adoption now at 72 percent
iOS 8 adoption now at 72 percent
Unlike Android, that remains wildly fragmented, Apple's latest operating system has seen mass adoption from iPhone and iPad users. According ...... 5 Feb 2015 0:33
Popcorn Time: Windows, Mac and Android versions get UI updates while non-jailbroken iOS version gets closer to reality
Popcorn Time: Windows, Mac and Android versions get UI updates while non-jailbroken iOS version gets closer to reality
The team behind Popcorn Time, after a brief hiatus, have returned with updates to their Windows, Mac and Android versions. As the team says, ...... 3 Feb 2015 23:42
Another month in and Android 5.0 Lollipop is still on under 2 percent of devices
Another month in and Android 5.0 Lollipop is still on under 2 percent of devices
As we have reported for the past few months, Google's latest version of Android is struggling to see adoption. Into its third month of availability, ...... 2 Feb 2015 23:46
Ouya gets $10 million investment from Alibaba
Ouya gets $10 million investment from Alibaba
Reportedly, Alibaba has invested $10 million in Ouya, the Kickstarter darling that never made a splash with consumers. Ouya, which started ...... 1 Feb 2015 23:23
OnePlus will reveal more info about its Android ROM on February 12th
OnePlus will reveal more info about its Android ROM on February 12th
Earlier this month, OnePlus announced that it would be unveiling its own Android ROM after a falling out with lead Android fork maker Cyanogen. ...... 31 Jan 2015 23:09
Microsoft unveils Outlook for iOS and Android
Microsoft unveils Outlook for iOS and Android
Microsoft has unveiled their Outlook app for Android and iOS devices today, and it is quickly gaining praise for being one of the best email apps ever. ...... 29 Jan 2015 21:46
Microsoft preparing to invest in Cyanogen and its goal of taking down Google
Microsoft preparing to invest in Cyanogen and its goal of taking down Google
Cyanogen, the maker of the CyanogenMod operating system based on Android, may have a powerful new investor. Sources claim that Microsoft ...... 29 Jan 2015 14:48
Apple shipped their 1 billionth iOS device last year, and they decided to keep it
Apple shipped their 1 billionth iOS device last year, and they decided to keep it
Apple has announced a major milestone for the iOS operating system: 1 billion devices shipped. CEO Tim Cook says the company reached the ...... 27 Jan 2015 19:30
Apple sold 74.5 million iPhones last quarter
Apple sold 74.5 million iPhones last quarter
Apple sold a record amount of iPhones over the holiday quarter, easily beating out analyst expectations and crushing their previous sales records. ...... 27 Jan 2015 19:02
Here is the iPhone 6 clone that runs Android
Here is the iPhone 6 clone that runs Android
Chinese OEM Dakele has unveiled their latest smartphone, the Dakele 3, a clone of the iPhone 6 that runs Android. From a design standpoint, ...... 27 Jan 2015 12:20
Cyanogen wants to have no ties to Google in the future
Cyanogen wants to have no ties to Google in the future
Cyanogen Inc. CEO Kirt McMaster really, really, really wants to break his company's dependence on Google. Based on the open-source Android ...... 26 Jan 2015 18:22
Google issues statement in response to Android's WebView security issues
Google issues statement in response to Android's WebView security issues
Over the past month, there have been multiple major reports relating to the web security flaw of older versions of Android that could allow ...... 25 Jan 2015 19:52
Skype team reveals Windows 10 UI
Skype team reveals Windows 10 UI
Microsoft has been revealing the makings of Windows 10 this week. One of the most important aspects of all of its OS versions is the messaging. ...... 25 Jan 2015 7:44
Google Play Edition devices all cleared out from Google Play Store
Google Play Edition devices all cleared out from Google Play Store
If you were looking to pick up a top device with stock Android rather than the maker's own user interface, it just became harder to do so. ...... 22 Jan 2015 14:17
Sharp unveils new devices in Japan
Sharp unveils new devices in Japan
Sharp has unveiled two new interesting phones for the Japanese market, including a flip phone. The company showed off their Aquos Mini series, ...... 19 Jan 2015 18:02
Adobe Lightroom now available for Android
Adobe Lightroom now available for Android
Adobe has made their powerful photo editing software Lightroom available for Android mobile users. Says the company: "Lightroom mobile extends ...... 18 Jan 2015 12:14
Google could be preparing to purchase mobile payments company Softcard (formerly Isis)
Google could be preparing to purchase mobile payments company Softcard (formerly Isis)
According to new reports, Google could be preparing to acquire the mobile payments company Softcard (formerly known as Isis) to boost their ...... 18 Jan 2015 11:54
Nokia's N1 tablet sees interest during flash sales
Nokia's N1 tablet sees interest during flash sales
Nokia's N1 tablet, the company's first Android tablet running the Nokia Z launcher, continues to sell out whenever they go on sale. The company ...... 17 Jan 2015 21:30
Samsung unveils its first real Tizen smartphone, the Z1, for the Indian market
Samsung unveils its first real Tizen smartphone, the Z1, for the Indian market
After two years of delays, Samsung has finally unveiled its first real Tizen smartphone, the Z1. The Z1 is available in India for just 5700 ...... 14 Jan 2015 23:45
New Vertu 'Diamond' collection takes Android luxury to a whole new level with diamonds, alligator skin
New Vertu 'Diamond' collection takes Android luxury to a whole new level with diamonds, alligator skin
Luxury smartphone maker Vertu has announced their new 'Diamond' collection, a new (and insane) group of Android phones with all kinds of premium ...... 14 Jan 2015 0:12
Samsung releases all-metal 5.5-Inch Galaxy A7 with octa-core processor
Samsung releases all-metal 5.5-Inch Galaxy A7 with octa-core processor
Samsung has unveiled a sleek new all-metal octa-core processor powered smartphone: the Galaxy A7. The device features a 5.5-inch display, ...... 12 Jan 2015 22:00
Report: Samsung will build Windows Phones again if Microsoft settles its royalties suit
Report: Samsung will build Windows Phones again if Microsoft settles its royalties suit
According to sources, Samsung would consider building Windows Phones again if Microsoft were to settle their outstanding royalties legal battle ...... 11 Jan 2015 21:30
Google's data shows nobody has Android 5.0 Lollipop yet
Google's data shows nobody has Android 5.0 Lollipop yet
Google's latest Android update, 5.0 Lollipop, was installed on just 0.1 percent of active Android devices as of January 5th, a shockingly low ...... 8 Jan 2015 23:02
CES 2015: LG's WebOS-based smartwatch slated for release next year
CES 2015: LG's WebOS-based smartwatch slated for release next year
According to a new source, LG is looking to bring a WebOS-based smartwatch to market early next year. "We're going to slowly try to build ...... 7 Jan 2015 12:57
Blu is back with the crazy thin $199 Vivo Air smartphone
Blu is back with the crazy thin $199 Vivo Air smartphone
Blu, the U.S.-based smartphone maker that sells millions of devices in developing nations every year but is still unknown in America is back ...... 7 Jan 2015 12:17
CES 2015: Kodak's first smartphone arrives but will anyone buy it?
CES 2015: Kodak's first smartphone arrives but will anyone buy it?
After teasing the device last week, one-time camera and film giant Kodak has used CES to introduce their first smartphone. The mid-range ...... 7 Jan 2015 10:46
Microsoft expands its Office preview for Android on tablets to everyone
Microsoft expands its Office preview for Android on tablets to everyone
Microsoft has made its Office for Android tablets app available to all via Google Play. The software was only available as invite-only previously, ...... 7 Jan 2015 10:36
CES 2015: Lenovo unveils P90 smartphone with 64-bit Intel Atom and massive battery
CES 2015: Lenovo unveils P90 smartphone with 64-bit Intel Atom and massive battery
Lenovo went crazy today at CES, unveiling a plethora of new products including a few new powerful smartphones. The newly unveiled P90, available ...... 5 Jan 2015 19:55
CES 2015: Volkswagen to get both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto this year
CES 2015: Volkswagen to get both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto this year
Massive car maker Volkswagen has announced that its cars will get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto later this year. Announced today at CES, ...... 5 Jan 2015 19:41
Netflix beginning to crack down on proxy, VPN users
Netflix beginning to crack down on proxy, VPN users
Due to international laws that vary by country, not all Netflix subscriptions are created equal. A few more tech-savvy users have found ways ...... 4 Jan 2015 16:45
New Alcatel Pixi 3 smartphone runs Android, Windows and Firefox OS
New Alcatel Pixi 3 smartphone runs Android, Windows and Firefox OS
Alcatel has introduced their latest smartphone, the Pixi 3, a device that is compatible with three major operating systems. The name may ...... 3 Jan 2015 20:06
Alcatel OneTouch reveals their first budget smartwatch for the masses
Alcatel OneTouch reveals their first budget smartwatch for the masses
Alcatel OneTouch has announced the launch of their first smartwatch, a budget-friendly device that it will show off at the CES event next week. ...... 3 Jan 2015 16:45
Happy New Year 2015!
Happy New Year 2015!
Now that the year 2014 is almost in the past, it is time to take a quick look at the past year and wish all of you a happy new year for 2015! ...... 31 Dec 2014 10:52
Kodak to unveil Android devices at CES
Kodak to unveil Android devices at CES
One-time photo giant Kodak, newly out of bankruptcy, will try its hand in the mobile device arena starting with the launch of an Android smartphone ...... 28 Dec 2014 1:05
Don't forget to download over $200 in free apps from Amazon
Don't forget to download over $200 in free apps from Amazon
Amazon has made over $200 of apps free as long as you download the Amazon App Store for Android. There are games and apps from all over the ...... 25 Dec 2014 21:07
Disney World will accept Apple Pay, Google Wallet starting tomorrow
Disney World will accept Apple Pay, Google Wallet starting tomorrow
Disney has confirmed that Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Wallet tomorrow. Any guest with an ...... 23 Dec 2014 21:43
Nest smart themostat owners can now control the device with Google voice controls
Nest smart themostat owners can now control the device with Google voice controls
Google has noted this week that Android or iOS smartphone users will now be able to control their Nest smart thermostat with voice controls ...... 16 Dec 2014 21:39
Gartner: Over 300 million smartphones sold in the Q3
Gartner: Over 300 million smartphones sold in the Q3
According to new figures from research firm Gartner, 301 million smartphones were sold in the Q3 2014, up 20 percent year-over-year. Perhaps ...... 15 Dec 2014 23:51
Google, T-Mobile make Nexus 9 with LTE available
Google, T-Mobile make Nexus 9 with LTE available
Google has made their new Nexus 9 tablet available with LTE, just over a month after the tablet was released (sans cellular data). Available ...... 13 Dec 2014 23:46
Google's Nexus 5 will be around until March
Google's Nexus 5 will be around until March
Google has confirmed that while the Nexus 5 is on its last legs, it isn't totally dead yet. The search giant says the year-old device will ...... 13 Dec 2014 23:09
Google, YouTube sued over H.264-related patent
Google, YouTube sued over H.264-related patent
Max Sound Corp has sued Google and its YouTube subsidiary for patent infringement relating to streaming H.264/AVC video content. It filed ...... 12 Dec 2014 7:11
Happy 5th birthday Angry Birds!
Happy 5th birthday Angry Birds!
In December 2009, a relatively unknown Finnish game developer called Rovio Entertainment released the first 'Angry Birds' title for iOS and ...... 11 Dec 2014 22:47
Google reveals top apps in 2014 'Best Stuff of the Year'
Google reveals top apps in 2014 'Best Stuff of the Year'
Google has unveiled their Google Play 'best stuff of the year' report for 2014, showing off the most downloaded and most popular apps of the year. ...... 11 Dec 2014 19:42
AfterDawn unveils first Android app: HIGH.FI News Reader
AfterDawn unveils first Android app: HIGH.FI News Reader
We just released our first-ever mobile app, HIGH.FI News Reader. The app is a "preloaded Feedly" kind of app for following news from thousands ...... 11 Dec 2014 17:31
Microsoft has released new MSN-branded apps for Android, iOS, Amazon
Microsoft has released new MSN-branded apps for Android, iOS, Amazon
Microsoft has continued its new trend of releasing apps outside of its own ecosystem, unveiling a slew of MSN-branded apps for iOS, Android and Amazon. ...... 11 Dec 2014 15:00
Candy Crush Saga finally make its way to Windows Phone
Candy Crush Saga finally make its way to Windows Phone
As rumored, the popular mobile game Candy Crush Saga is now available for Windows Phone. The game is freemium, with in-app purchases consisting ...... 11 Dec 2014 14:22
Chromecast 'guest mode' lets friends cast to TV without WiFi
Chromecast 'guest mode' lets friends cast to TV without WiFi
Chromecast has gotten a new Guest Mode that will allow Android device owners to cast to a TV with Chromecast without connecting to the WiFi network. ...... 11 Dec 2014 12:55
Minecraft Pocket Edition now available on Windows Phone
Minecraft Pocket Edition now available on Windows Phone
Microsoft has proudly announced the launch of Minecraft Pocket Edition for Windows Phone 8.1 today. Reads the press release: "Windows Phone ...... 10 Dec 2014 23:02
Nokia's HERE navigation app now available to all on Android, for free
Nokia's HERE navigation app now available to all on Android, for free
Nokia's HERE navigation app is now available to all on Android as following months as a closed beta. The company says there had been over ...... 10 Dec 2014 22:00
The slimmer the better? This is now slimmest smartphone: Vivo X5Max
The slimmer the better? This is now slimmest smartphone: Vivo X5Max
The Chinese love their slim smartphones. The world's thinnest smartphone has been a three horse race between Oppo, Gionee, and Vivo – all of ...... 10 Dec 2014 9:03
Google to begin refunding $19 million to customers for in-app purchases
Google to begin refunding $19 million to customers for in-app purchases
Google has begun sending out e-mails to customers informing them that they may be entitled to a refund for in-app purchases made previously, ...... 10 Dec 2014 7:04
VLC for Android is out of beta
VLC for Android is out of beta
After two years, VLC for Android is out of beta and it comes with bug fixes but not with Chromecast support just yet. VLC for Android 1.0 ...... 9 Dec 2014 9:22
Samsung's Virtual Reality headset is on sale for $200
Samsung's Virtual Reality headset is on sale for $200
You can now get your hands on an 'innovator edition' of Samsung's Galaxy VR headset for $199.99 in the United States. However, you should ...... 9 Dec 2014 9:17
Apple iOS web traffic gains ground, stays far ahead of Android
Apple iOS web traffic gains ground, stays far ahead of Android
An increase in the share of web traffic from Apple's iOS devices is likely down to the successful launch of the iPhone 6, while at the same ...... 7 Dec 2014 7:47
YouTube for Android gets Material Design update
YouTube for Android gets Material Design update
The YouTube for Android app has been updated to include the Material Design interface overhaul of Android 5.0 Lollipop. With the update, ...... 6 Dec 2014 23:35
VLC for Windows Phone beta now available for download
VLC for Windows Phone beta now available for download
Microsoft has finally approved the app, and Windows Phone owners can download it now. The massively popular desktop media player VLC is now ...... 5 Dec 2014 18:17
Are these the Samsung Galaxy S6 specs?
Are these the Samsung Galaxy S6 specs?
A Chinese website has posted shots of the AnTuTu benchmark app allegedly showing the specs of the Samsung Galaxy S6 flagship. Samsung hasn't ...... 5 Dec 2014 13:40
Pirate Bay apps kicked from Google's Play Store
Pirate Bay apps kicked from Google's Play Store
Google has removed several popular apps from its Play Store that allowed Android users to access the Pirate Bay website, even if their ISP was ...... 5 Dec 2014 12:11
HTC One (M8) and One (M7) Google Play editions get Android Lollipop today
HTC One (M8) and One (M7) Google Play editions get Android Lollipop today
HTC One owners will have a nice start to their Friday, as HTC will be rolling out Android Lollipop OTA update to One (M8) and One (M7). ...... 5 Dec 2014 1:42
Android 5.0 is still almost non-existent out in the wild
Android 5.0 is still almost non-existent out in the wild
Google's excellent new operating system, Android 5.0, is currently on just 0.1 percent of handsets, meaning nearly nobody has gotten to test ...... 4 Dec 2014 21:22
Comparing the top phablets: The Nexus 6 vs Galaxy Note 4 vs iPhone 6 Plus
Comparing the top phablets: The Nexus 6 vs Galaxy Note 4 vs iPhone 6 Plus
2014 is undoubtedly the year of the phablet. Samsung started the trend years ago with its Galaxy Note, which was an experiment but quickly ...... 2 Dec 2014 15:25
Review: The massive Nexus 6 is the perfect device for Android Lollipop
Review: The massive Nexus 6 is the perfect device for Android Lollipop
As they do every year, Google has launched a new Nexus device to showcase their latest and greatest Android iteration. This year, Google ...... 2 Dec 2014 12:57
LG preparing G Flex 2 for CES 2015
LG preparing G Flex 2 for CES 2015
According to new reports, LG is preparing a second-generation G Flex smartphone for launch at CES next year, in early January. The first ...... 30 Nov 2014 18:48
Some tidbits about the OnePlus 2 revealed
Some tidbits about the OnePlus 2 revealed
Although the details are unconfirmed, we have some reported tidbits about the upcoming OnePlus 2 smartphone. The original OnePlus One became ...... 26 Nov 2014 21:28
Yahoo acquire mobile photo app maker Cooliris
Yahoo acquire mobile photo app maker Cooliris
Yahoo has acquired yet another startup, the photo app maker Cooliris. Colliris was founded in 2006 and created the "3D wall" for easier navigation ...... 24 Nov 2014 16:20
Review: The MB Chronowing smartwatch is the first with true style
Review: The MB Chronowing smartwatch is the first with true style
Earlier this year, HP and popular menswear designer Michael Bastian announced they would be releasing a smartwatch that could actually be as ...... 22 Nov 2014 14:41
Here is the Jolla tablet
Here is the Jolla tablet
Finnish startup Jolla reached their crowdfunding goals for the new Jolla Tablet within 2 hours, and is now close to pushing $1 million in funding. ...... 19 Nov 2014 21:55
Facebook did it again: Stand-alone Facebook Groups mobile app
Facebook did it again: Stand-alone Facebook Groups mobile app
Despite the s..tstorm caused by forced extraction of messaging into Facebook Messenger, Facebook wont give up. This time around the social media ...... 19 Nov 2014 2:58
Popcorn Time 2.4 beta for Android takes experience to new level with offline playback
Popcorn Time 2.4 beta for Android takes experience to new level with offline playback
The Popcorn Time team has announced a new killer feature for the software: Offline viewing. With the new 2.4 beta for Android, smartphone ...... 18 Nov 2014 22:30
Nokia N1 has some obstacles to overcome
Nokia N1 has some obstacles to overcome
So, Nokia finally made its return to consumer business with the introduction of Nokia N1 Android tablet. Device is priced aggressively and doesn't ...... 18 Nov 2014 6:04
Nokia introduced Nokia N1 - an Android tablet with Nokia Z launcher
Nokia introduced Nokia N1 - an Android tablet with Nokia Z launcher
Nokia, who sold its phone manufacturing business to Microsoft, has made a return to consumer markets by releasing its first-ever Android device: ...... 18 Nov 2014 4:22
Nvidia SHIELD, SHIELD tablet get Android 5.0 and can now stream games from the cloud
Nvidia SHIELD, SHIELD tablet get Android 5.0 and can now stream games from the cloud
Nvidia has proudly announced two major updates for their SHIELD tablet and SHIELD handheld console. First, the devices have been updated ...... 16 Nov 2014 20:27
Google removes silent mode from Android 5.0 Lollipop, replaces with priority mode
Google removes silent mode from Android 5.0 Lollipop, replaces with priority mode
Google has confirmed that the standard silent mode has disappeared from the volume rocker options in Lollipop for phones, but has been replaced. ...... 16 Nov 2014 16:16
U.S. Marshals fly Cessnas to collect data from thousands of cellphones in search of criminals
U.S. Marshals fly Cessnas to collect data from thousands of cellphones in search of criminals
According to new reports, the Justice Department via the U.S. Marshals Service program is collecting data from thousands of Americans cellphones ...... 15 Nov 2014 11:11
BlackBerry to offer encryption services on Samsung Knox devices
BlackBerry to offer encryption services on Samsung Knox devices
Earlier this week, BlackBerry and Samsung announced a new joint partnership in which BlackBerry will provide "end-to-end encryption" and expertise ...... 15 Nov 2014 10:45
Apple Watch ready for mass production with at least 30 million units expected?
Apple Watch ready for mass production with at least 30 million units expected?
If the latest rumors are accurate, Apple is ready for mass production of its Apple Watch smartwatch, with an order of at least 30 million units ...... 14 Nov 2014 12:45
Nexus devices starting to see Android 5.0 Lollipop rollout
Nexus devices starting to see Android 5.0 Lollipop rollout
Google has finally begun rolling out the new Android 5.0 Lollipop update to its Nexus reference devices. As of this morning, Nexus 4, Nexus ...... 13 Nov 2014 22:21
LG has unveiled its new mid-range Aka smartphone, a strange device that actually has digital eyes with emotions.
LG has unveiled its new mid-range Aka smartphone, a strange device that actually has digital eyes with "emotions."
LG has unveiled its new mid-range Aka smartphone, a strange device that actually has eyes that have their own "emotions." There are four ...... 11 Nov 2014 17:01
LG G3 getting Android 5.0 Lollipop update rollout starting next week
LG G3 getting Android 5.0 Lollipop update rollout starting next week
LG has announced that its flagship G3 smartphone will be getting the Android 5.0 Lollipop update starting next week. Poland will be the first ...... 9 Nov 2014 23:08
Asus ZenWatch smartwatch launching tomorrow in U.S.
Asus ZenWatch smartwatch launching tomorrow in U.S.
Asus' first foray into the smartwatch world is the ZenWatch, and it's ready for launch. The company has confirmed that its Android Wear-based ...... 8 Nov 2014 23:58
Primecast, the app that brought unofficial Amazon Instant Video support to Chromecast, shuts down after two days
Primecast, the app that brought unofficial Amazon Instant Video support to Chromecast, shuts down after two days
Primecast, the Android app developed to bring unofficial support of Amazon Instant Video to Chromecast, has already been shut down just two ...... 8 Nov 2014 22:30
LG G Watch R now available via Google Play
LG G Watch R now available via Google Play
The under-the-radar Android Wear-based LG G Watch R is now available via the Google Play Store after having been available only through AT&T. ...... 7 Nov 2014 14:27
Former NSA GC: Google and Apple could be hurting themselves by encrypting their operating systems
Former NSA GC: Google and Apple could be hurting themselves by encrypting their operating systems
Former NSA general counsel Stewart Baker had some interesting thoughts on current U.S. technology companies, specifically their choices to encrypt. ...... 6 Nov 2014 11:17
Google Maps: Now with built-in restaurant reservations, Uber pricing, more
Google Maps: Now with built-in restaurant reservations, Uber pricing, more
Google has announced that its Google Maps service and apps have been updated with new "material design" to fit the style of Android 5.0 Lollipop, ...... 5 Nov 2014 20:19
Dropbox and Microsoft partner up in mobile apps
Dropbox and Microsoft partner up in mobile apps
Microsoft and Dropbox are teaming up to make life a lot easier for users of both of their products on mobile. Dropbox users will soon be ...... 5 Nov 2014 19:18
Google Play Books app updates to add skim mode for easier reading of cookbooks, textbooks, more
Google Play Books app updates to add "skim" mode for easier reading of cookbooks, textbooks, more
Google wants to enhance the ebook reading experience for books that are not traditionally read front to back, like textbooks and cookbooks. ...... 1 Nov 2014 17:41
Samsung does not want to pay Microsoft royalties for Android as part of 2011 deal, citing anti-trust issues
Samsung does not want to pay Microsoft royalties for Android as part of 2011 deal, citing anti-trust issues
In 2011, Samsung and Microsoft signed a licensing deal in which the South Korean giant agreed to collaborate on new Windows Phone products for ...... 1 Nov 2014 17:04
October Web browser market share: Firefox continues its fall, IE11 now on top
October Web browser market share: Firefox continues its fall, IE11 now on top
Every month, NetMarketshare releases their Web browser market share data and there is always something interesting to gain from the figures. ...... 1 Nov 2014 16:38
The Michael Bastian, HP designed smartwatch is the nicest looking yet
The Michael Bastian, HP designed smartwatch is the nicest looking yet
The upcoming MB Chronowing, the smartwatch designed by designer Michael Bastian and tech giant HP, is easily the nicest looking watch to date ...... 31 Oct 2014 23:05
Samsung unveils its slim, metal Galaxy A3 and A5 smartphones
Samsung unveils its slim, metal Galaxy A3 and A5 smartphones
Samsung has introduced their new Galaxy A3 and A5 smartphones this week, taking a step away from the large plastic Galaxy S devices and showing ...... 31 Oct 2014 21:47
Andy Rubin; co-founder of Android, preparing to leave company
Andy Rubin; co-founder of Android, preparing to leave company
According to new reports, Android co-founder Andy Rubin is preparing to leave Google and his current role as head of the company's robotics division. ...... 31 Oct 2014 12:40
Microsoft unveils new Health platform
Microsoft unveils new Health platform
Microsoft has announced its fitness platform today, Microsoft Health, rivaling new offerings from Apple and Google. Reads the company's press release: ...... 30 Oct 2014 19:06
Motorola unveils Droid Turbo flagship for Verizon
Motorola unveils Droid Turbo flagship for Verizon
Outside of the highly-anticipated Nexus 6 (which no one can get their hands on, apparently), Motorola had another big announcement today, unveiling ...... 29 Oct 2014 16:15
Oppo unveils world's slimmest smartphone: The R5
Oppo unveils world's slimmest smartphone: The R5
Chinese OEM Oppo has unveiled the world's slimmest smartphone, clocking in at just 4.85mm thick. The new Oppo R5 beats out the previous record ...... 29 Oct 2014 11:08
Android 5.0 Lollipop headed to popular Samsung Galaxy S5 by December
Android 5.0 Lollipop headed to popular Samsung Galaxy S5 by December
Although unconfirmed by Samsung as of yet, it appears that the new Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system will go live for Galaxy S5 in December. ...... 27 Oct 2014 21:32
Microsoft fitness wearable coming 'within weeks'
Microsoft fitness wearable coming 'within weeks'
According to multiple reports, Microsoft is preparing their fitness wearable device for release in the coming weeks. The wearable will be ...... 20 Oct 2014 20:29
New executive move seems to suggest the next step of the ongoing Android and Chrome convergence
New executive move seems to suggest the next step of the ongoing Android and Chrome convergence
Over time there has been a clear convergence of Google's Android and Chrome operating systems and a new executive change seems to suggest that ...... 19 Oct 2014 17:13
Sony SmartWatch 3 now live in the Google Play Store
Sony SmartWatch 3 now live in the Google Play Store
We didn't have a set release date for the new Sony SmartWatch 3 - the first from the company to use Android Wear, but at least now the launch seems imminent. ...... 19 Oct 2014 14:38
Motorola first to announce which devices will get Android 5.0
Motorola first to announce which devices will get Android 5.0
Earlier today, Google introduced its Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system, to be released soon on the new Nexus 6 and Nexus 9. Motorola, ...... 15 Oct 2014 23:04
What is Android 5.0 Lollipop?
What is Android 5.0 Lollipop?
Android L is finally here, officially coined as Android 5.0 Lollipop. The updated operating system has been long-awaited, ever since Google ...... 15 Oct 2014 21:45
Google goes for the Amazon Fire TV's jugular with new Nexus Player
Google goes for the Amazon Fire TV's jugular with new Nexus Player
Google kept the hits coming today after announcing their new flagship tablet and smartphone, introducing a streaming set-top box that aims right ...... 15 Oct 2014 21:07
Get to know the new Google Nexus 9 tablet - a powerful rival to the iPad Mini
Get to know the new Google Nexus 9 tablet - a powerful rival to the iPad Mini
The largest of the trio of devices unveiled today by Google is the new Nexus 9 tablet, built by HTC. HTC, which has struggled to make a hit ...... 15 Oct 2014 20:25
The Motorola Nexus 6 is finally here, and as expected, it's a titan
The Motorola Nexus 6 is finally here, and as expected, it's a titan
Google took the wrapping off their latest flagship device: the Nexus 6 built by Motorola. Although most of its specs and even its design ...... 15 Oct 2014 19:24
Evleaks shows off possible image of the huge Nexus 6
Evleaks shows off possible image of the huge Nexus 6
Evan Blass, of the now retired @Evleaks Twitter account, has posted a supposed image of the upcoming Google Nexus 6. The Motorola built Android ...... 14 Oct 2014 23:49
Popcorn Time returns with new domain, vows to live forever
Popcorn Time returns with new domain, vows to live forever
The team behind the popular Popcorn Time software has returned with a vengeance, just days after their domain was taken down. According to ...... 13 Oct 2014 19:59
WSJ: Google's 5.9-inch Moto-built Nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month
WSJ: Google's 5.9-inch Moto-built Nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month
Google will unveil their massive Nexus 6 in the coming weeks, says the WSJ, seemingly confirming weeks of rumors and leaks from Android-based media. ...... 10 Oct 2014 22:47
Here is the Moto Droid Turbo
Here is the Moto Droid Turbo
Thanks to a leaked manual, we have specs and images of the upcoming Moto Droid Turbo, the latest in Verizon's "Droid" lineup. The manual ...... 9 Oct 2014 9:03
You can now customize Chromecast imagery shown on your TV screen when idle
You can now customize Chromecast imagery shown on your TV screen when idle
Google is now enabling Chromecast users to use their own photos or choose personalized sources of backdrops to be shown on the TV screen when idle. ...... 9 Oct 2014 0:41
Bezos makes Washington Post free on Amazon Kindle Fire
Bezos makes Washington Post free on Amazon Kindle Fire
Amazon has announced that The Washington Post is now available as a free app for Amazon Kindle Fire tablet owners. CEO Jeff Bezos acquired ...... 8 Oct 2014 20:20
Plex is now officially available for Microsoft Xbox One
Plex is now officially available for Microsoft Xbox One
Plex has announced the official release of its Plex for Xbox One, the first updated personal media app for the next-gen consoles. In addition, ...... 7 Oct 2014 22:25
Popcorn Time for Android updated to beta 2.3 adding subtitle support
Popcorn Time for Android updated to beta 2.3 adding subtitle support
The team behind Popcorn Time has unveiled the latest update for the Android version of the popular software. Updates are a bit smaller than ...... 3 Oct 2014 16:54
Report: Google strangely tried to buy Cyanogen, makers of the custom Android ROM
Report: Google strangely tried to buy Cyanogen, makers of the custom Android ROM
According to a new report, Google tried to buy Cyanogen Inc, the makers of the popular and fast custom Android ROM, CyanogenMod. Allegedly, ...... 2 Oct 2014 22:56
Popcorn Time now available through Cydia for iOS
Popcorn Time now available through Cydia for iOS
If you have a jailbroken iOS device, your wait is over: Popcorn Time is finally available for iPads, iPhones and iPods. The team behind the ...... 30 Sep 2014 11:54
HP makes its dirt cheap Windows-powered tablets and notebooks official
HP makes its dirt cheap Windows-powered tablets and notebooks official
HP has officially unveiled their Chromebook and Android tablet competitors, the Stream 7 and Stream laptop. On the tablet side, the HP Stream ...... 29 Sep 2014 23:33
Microsoft unveils Miracast-powered Chromecast rival
Microsoft unveils Miracast-powered Chromecast rival
Microsoft has thrown its hat into the HDMI dongle ring, launching the Wireless Display Adapter (tad bland on the name there Microsoft) to take ...... 27 Sep 2014 22:23
Disney shows off a second 'Star Wars' mobile title
Disney shows off a second 'Star Wars' mobile title
Following its $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney has unsurprisingly taken the franchise to new levels by announcing new feature ...... 27 Sep 2014 10:03
Vertu unveils another luxury Android smartphone
Vertu unveils another luxury Android smartphone
Just a few months after releasing their $10,000 Signature Touch, the high-end luxury smartphone maker Vertu is preparing to launch their sequel, the Aster. ...... 27 Sep 2014 9:28
Mock picture plus specs revealed for Motorola Nexus 6, aka 'Shamu'
Mock picture plus specs revealed for Motorola Nexus 6, aka 'Shamu'
9to5Google has reported on the upcoming Nexus 6/Nexus X today, posting a mock image and full specs of the upcoming Android reference device. ...... 25 Sep 2014 13:58
Strange new BlackBerry Passport to cost $599 unlocked at launch in the U.S.
Strange new BlackBerry Passport to cost $599 unlocked at launch in the U.S.
BlackBerry's strange new square-shaped Passport smartphone will go on sale on Wednesday at $599 unlocked, once again guaranteeing that they ...... 22 Sep 2014 15:14
HTC confirmed as partner for new Nexus 9 Android reference tablet
HTC confirmed as partner for new Nexus 9 Android reference tablet
According to the WSJ, Google has selected HTC as its partner for the upcoming Nexus 9, the company's new Android reference tablet set for release ...... 22 Sep 2014 12:38
Android L will be fully encrypted right out of the box
Android L will be fully encrypted right out of the box
Android L will be fully encrypted by default, says Google, part of smartphone makers ongoing efforts to thwart "snooping" from the NSA, police ...... 19 Sep 2014 13:49
Chromecast adds support for Twitch, iHeartRadio
Chromecast adds support for Twitch, iHeartRadio
Chromecast has added more support for popular streaming apps. As of this week, the HDMI dongle has support for WATCH Disney, WATCH Disney ...... 17 Sep 2014 22:19
Meizu confirms new MX4 with Ubuntu Touch for this year
Meizu confirms new MX4 with Ubuntu Touch for this year
Canonical will launch its first commercial Ubuntu Touch-based phone in conjunction with partner Meizu later this year. The Meizu MX4 will ...... 14 Sep 2014 23:11
Amazon Android app update brings Prime Instant Video to your smartphones
Amazon Android app update brings Prime Instant Video to your smartphones
Amazon has updated their Android phone app this week, adding Prime Instant Video streaming services for users in the U.S., UK and Germany. ...... 10 Sep 2014 12:43
Popcorn Time for Mac and Windows updated to beta 4.4 with better VPN, Chromecast, Airplay and codec support
Popcorn Time for Mac and Windows updated to beta 4.4 with better VPN, Chromecast, Airplay and codec support
Popcorn Time has proudly announced the launch of beta 4.4 for Windows and Mac users, including much better VPN, Chromecast, Airplay and codec support. ...... 8 Sep 2014 23:04
Android Wear getting offline music playback, GPS support with new update
Android Wear getting offline music playback, GPS support with new update
Google has confirmed that its Android Wear operating system will be getting a significant update in the coming months. Among the new features ...... 7 Sep 2014 11:43
Refreshed Moto G keeps cheap price, adds larger screen
Refreshed Moto G keeps cheap price, adds larger screen
In addition to their other higher-profile launches, Motorola also announced the refresh of their popular Moto G mid-range device. The incredibly ...... 6 Sep 2014 0:22
Motorola unveils the new powerful Moto X refresh
Motorola unveils the new powerful Moto X refresh
Motorola introduced the second-generation Moto X today, a powerful refresh to their popular flagship device. The company has updated the ...... 5 Sep 2014 23:44
The Moto 360 smartwatch is official, and already sold out
The Moto 360 smartwatch is official, and already sold out
Motorola has released their long-awaited Moto 360 smartwatch, arguably the first smartwatch that is actually comfortably wearable with a suit. ...... 5 Sep 2014 21:43
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has killer specs, tons of features
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has killer specs, tons of features
Samsung unveiled their Galaxy Note 4 earlier this week, showing off a phablet with killer specs and a plethora of features. The note 4 has ...... 5 Sep 2014 0:24
IFA: Sony unveils two new smart wearables
IFA: Sony unveils two new smart wearables
Using the IFA event as their venue, Sony has unveiled two new smart wearables including an update to their line of smartwatches. First, the ...... 4 Sep 2014 23:50
'Angry Birds Stella' is here
'Angry Birds Stella' is here
Finnish casual gaming giant Rovio has released their latest spin-off of the popular Angry Birds franchise, dubbed 'Stella.' Stella is the ...... 4 Sep 2014 22:56
Nokia expected to bring HERE mapping service to Android and iOS
Nokia expected to bring HERE mapping service to Android and iOS
Nokia will soon release their HERE mapping services for iOS and Android, looking to take some share from its bigger rivals. Currently, HERE ...... 4 Sep 2014 21:48
Xiaomi emerges as possible suitor for failed Android console and Kickstarter darling Ouya
Xiaomi emerges as possible suitor for failed Android console and Kickstarter darling Ouya
Ouya, the Android console maker, is up for sale and has some major possible suitors in China, and in the U.S. According to sources, preliminary ...... 2 Sep 2014 21:31
Popcorn Time app for iOS coming this weekend
Popcorn Time app for iOS coming this weekend
The team behind Popcorn Time has revealed that the app is headed to iOS this weekend. The "Netflix of Piracy" is already available for Windows, ...... 30 Aug 2014 22:04
Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft reportedly interested in custom Android maker CyanogenMod
Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft reportedly interested in custom Android maker CyanogenMod
According to a new report, custom Android ROM maker CyanogenMod could be getting some notable attention from some of the bigger names in the industry. ...... 30 Aug 2014 19:31
The LG G Watch R is official, with round face, heart rate monitor
The LG G Watch R is official, with round face, heart rate monitor
LG's new Android Wear-powered smartwatch is here, the G Watch R. The company teased the device last week, and quickly launched it today, ...... 28 Aug 2014 23:17
Report: Motorola Nexus X leaked by French retailer, confirms Android Lemon Meringue Pie
Report: Motorola Nexus X leaked by French retailer, confirms Android Lemon Meringue Pie
Thanks to a new blog post, we have a few screenshots of the alleged Nexus X built by Motorola. The pre-order pages were posted and quickly ...... 27 Aug 2014 18:19
Huawei: We are discontinuing Windows Phones
Huawei: We are discontinuing Windows Phones
Chinese smartphone giant Huawei has said they will be discontinuing development of Windows Phone-based smartphones. Richard Yu, Huawei's ...... 27 Aug 2014 13:39
Homegrown Chinese desktop, set-top, mobile OS coming in October?
Homegrown Chinese desktop, set-top, mobile OS coming in October?
In January, we reported that the government-backed Chinese Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with Shanghai Liantong Network Communications ...... 27 Aug 2014 13:21
Is this what Google's music subscription service 'YouTube Music Key' will look like?
Is this what Google's music subscription service 'YouTube Music Key' will look like?
Thanks to new leaks, we have a pretty vivid picture of what Google's upcoming unified music subscription service will look and feel like. ...... 24 Aug 2014 22:44
Android L is really 'Lemon Meringue Pie'
Android L is really 'Lemon Meringue Pie'
A few documents and lines of code seem to suggest that Android L will get its dessert nickname in due time: Lemon Meringue Pie. The code ...... 24 Aug 2014 15:35
LG G Watch R with round face coming next week at IFA
LG G Watch R with round face coming next week at IFA
LG, who was the first OEM to introduce an Android Wear-backed smartwatch earlier this year (see our review here), is already preparing a sequel, ...... 24 Aug 2014 14:49
The Sharp Aquos Crystal for Sprint has no bezels, only $239 off-contract
The Sharp Aquos Crystal for Sprint has no bezels, only $239 off-contract
Earlier in the week, Sprint and Sharp announced a new line of smartphones, the Aquos Crystal, which they promised would have designs not seen before. ...... 20 Aug 2014 23:06
WebOS TV team moves to Pebble for next-gen smartwatches
WebOS TV team moves to Pebble for next-gen smartwatches
Smartwatch startup Pebble has made some impressive hires this week, announcing that Itai Vonshak will be their new head of product and UX and ...... 20 Aug 2014 0:15
Asus teases smartwatch launch for September 3rd
Asus teases smartwatch launch for September 3rd
Asus has posted a teaser picture for their IFA event on September 3rd in which the company will reveal their rumored smartwatch. The Android ...... 19 Aug 2014 23:13
Best Buy leaks Motorola Moto 360 price, specs, features
Best Buy leaks Motorola Moto 360 price, specs, features
Expected to be officially launched on September 4th, Best Buy has let the cat out of the bag on the upcoming Motorola Moto 360, the highly anticipated ...... 17 Aug 2014 19:18
IDC: Windows Phone global shares falls while Android rules the world
IDC: Windows Phone global shares falls while Android rules the world
According to new data from IDC, the smartphone market reached a new milestone, with global OEMs shipping 300 million units for the Q2 2014. ...... 16 Aug 2014 19:10
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 specs leaked by retailer
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 specs leaked by retailer
Erafone, a large Indonesian retailer, has leaked the specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The company's next phablet will include ...... 14 Aug 2014 16:50
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is official, with a design similar to the iPhone
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is official, with a design similar to the iPhone
Samsung has made their highly-anticipated Galaxy Alpha smartphone official, following weeks of rumors and leaks. The new metal phone has ...... 13 Aug 2014 21:37
Popcorn Time for Android beta 2.2 already available, days after last update
Popcorn Time for Android beta 2.2 already available, days after last update
Following a major update earlier this month, the team behind Popcorn Time has now released beta 0.2.2 for Android (version 2.2), with some minor fixes. ...... 12 Aug 2014 22:17
Latest Popcorn Time beta for Android includes free VPN
Latest Popcorn Time beta for Android includes free VPN
The team over at Popcorn Time has released the latest Android beta of the software, including some sure to be well-accepted features like free VPN. ...... 8 Aug 2014 14:11
Windows Phone Store now with over 300,000 apps
Windows Phone Store now with over 300,000 apps
Microsoft has confirmed that its Windows Phone Store now has over 300,000 apps and games with "hundreds more" being added on a daily basis. ...... 8 Aug 2014 12:46
HTC-built Nexus 8 tablet has awesome specs
HTC-built Nexus 8 tablet has awesome specs
If a new leak is to be believed, the upcoming Nexus 8 tablet will have awesome specs to go along with the latest Android operating system. ...... 8 Aug 2014 12:18
Review: Nvidia SHIELD Tablet LTE and SHIELD Wireless Controller
Review: Nvidia SHIELD Tablet LTE and SHIELD Wireless Controller
After making an ill-received tablet last year and a better-received gaming handheld, Nvidia has come back with a vengeance combining the two ...... 7 Aug 2014 6:00
StratAn: Android now at 85 percent smartphone market share
StratAn: Android now at 85 percent smartphone market share
According to the latest figures from research firm Strategy Analytics, 84.6 percent of all smartphones shipped for the Q2 were running Android, ...... 4 Aug 2014 23:45
HP, Gilt luxury smartwatch will not have a touchscreen
HP, Gilt luxury smartwatch will not have a touchscreen
Earlier this month, HP unveiled that it was working on a luxury designer smartwatch with luxury flash sale site Gilt and designer Michael Bastian. ...... 4 Aug 2014 22:10
Flappy Bird is back as 'Flappy Birds Family'
Flappy Bird is back as 'Flappy Birds Family'
'Flappy Bird' dev Dong Nguyen pulled the surprisingly popular game from the iOS and Google Play stores in February, despite rumors that he was ...... 4 Aug 2014 1:02
Xiaomi continues exponential growth and is now 5th biggest smartphone maker in the world
Xiaomi continues exponential growth and is now 5th biggest smartphone maker in the world
Four-year-old Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi is now the fifth biggest smartphone maker, taking on established corporate giants and winning. ...... 31 Jul 2014 21:46
BBM finally available for Windows Phone
BBM finally available for Windows Phone
BlackBerry has made its popular BBM messaging app available for Windows Phone users. Launched in beta, the app follows its iOS and Android ...... 31 Jul 2014 21:30
Facebook's standalone Messenger app is now mandatory if you want to chat
Facebook's standalone Messenger app is now mandatory if you want to chat
Facebook will be removing messaging functionality from its iPhone and Android apps in the next week, meaning if you want to continue to use ...... 28 Jul 2014 23:19
Google and Motorola working on new 5.9-inch flagship Nexus smartphone
Google and Motorola working on new 5.9-inch flagship Nexus smartphone
According to a new report, Google and Motorola are working on a new flagship smartphone that will be significantly larger than any previous Nexus device. ...... 27 Jul 2014 21:15
Uber app finally available on Windows Phone
Uber app finally available on Windows Phone
Windows Phone users now have an official Uber app. Until this week, Windows Phone owners needed to access Uber through their browser, which ...... 24 Jul 2014 22:26
BBM for Windows Phone now available in beta
BBM for Windows Phone now available in beta
If you own a Windows Phone device and have been dying to get your hands on BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), your time has almost come. The application ...... 20 Jul 2014 8:46
Leaked: HTC's upcoming Android Wear-based smartwatch
Leaked: HTC's upcoming Android Wear-based smartwatch
Prolific leaker @Evleaks has released an artist reproduction of what the upcoming HTC Android Wear-based smartwatch will look like, including ...... 18 Jul 2014 23:51
Intel has another great quarter thanks to improved PC market
Intel has another great quarter thanks to "improved" PC market
Giant semi Intel announced their quarterly earnings last night, reporting another strong quarter thanks to an 'improved' PC market. The company ...... 16 Jul 2014 12:52
Missed Google's I/O? Here's the official highlight reel
Missed Google's I/O? Here's the official highlight reel
Last month, Google had their annual I/O developer conference, unveiling a plethora of new software, hardware and features over a sprawling two ...... 15 Jul 2014 21:37
June Windows Phone data reveals interesting breakdown
June Windows Phone data reveals interesting breakdown
AdDuplex has put out their monthly report on Windows Phone, showing what phones are most popular for the platform, and where. The report ...... 14 Jul 2014 23:10
Popcorn Time beta 2.0 gives Android users Chromecast support
Popcorn Time beta 2.0 gives Android users Chromecast support
We received an email yesterday from pirated movie streaming service Popcorn Time, showing off the upcoming features of its 2.0 version beta ...... 13 Jul 2014 12:33
Avast: Android's built-in factory reset option will not wipe your phone properly
Avast: Android's built-in factory reset option will not wipe your phone properly
Avast, the makers of security products for mobile and desktop devices, are claiming that Android's built-in factory reset option does a poor ...... 9 Jul 2014 20:04
Review: The LG G Watch and an introduction to Android Wear
Review: The LG G Watch and an introduction to Android Wear
Android Wear, the first true step into the future of smartwatches has arrived via the LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live. Companies as ...... 7 Jul 2014 23:38
Kantar: Android with 62 percent of U.S. smartphone market share
Kantar: Android with 62 percent of U.S. smartphone market share
According to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, Android continues to gain market share in the U.S., pulling away from iOS significantly ...... 6 Jul 2014 23:36
Microsoft, Canon sign patent licensing deal
Microsoft, Canon sign patent licensing deal
Microsoft has announced a cross-licensing pact with camera and imaging giant Canon, a deal that will affect "a broad range of products and services ...... 5 Jul 2014 19:07
Leaked specs for Samsung Galaxy Mega sequel emerge
Leaked specs for Samsung Galaxy Mega sequel emerge
Thanks to a new report, it looks like we have a full spec sheet for the yet unannounced Galaxy Mega 2 (SM-G7508). The specs come via the ...... 4 Jul 2014 14:18
OUYA starts restrictive All-Access pass for $60 per year
OUYA starts restrictive All-Access pass for $60 per year
OUYA, the Android gaming set-top box that failed to gain any traction outside of Kickstarter, has started a new annual pass give gamers access ...... 4 Jul 2014 13:24
Review: The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 in all of its Super AMOLED glory
Review: The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 in all of its Super AMOLED glory
Samsung, the unequivocal king of the Android world, has released its best tablets to date, the Galaxy Tab S line, hoping to strike directly ...... 1 Jul 2014 1:33
Android L keyboard available as standalone app in the Play Store
Android L keyboard available as standalone app in the Play Store
As part of the upcoming Android L refresh, Google changed the visual design of the operating system, as well, going with the new "Material" interface. ...... 29 Jun 2014 13:10
Amazon starts large sale in its Android Appstore
Amazon starts large sale in its Android Appstore
Amazon's Android Appstore is having a large sale today on paid apps, making 31 apps free compared to the normal single app they offer daily. ...... 28 Jun 2014 10:47
Adobe Photoshop Express now available for Windows Phone
Adobe Photoshop Express now available for Windows Phone
Adobe has launched Photoshop Express for Windows Phone devices, the first image-editing app available for the platform from the major company. ...... 28 Jun 2014 9:58
Google is not looking to kill its Nexus program as reported
Google is not looking to kill its Nexus program as reported
Over the past few months, there have been various reports that Google is looking to kill off its own "Nexus" line of Android reference devices. ...... 27 Jun 2014 21:37
YouTube upgrading to 48fps and 60fps
YouTube upgrading to 48fps and 60fps
Google has announced a plethora of new features for YouTube this week at VidCon. The video sharing site will soon have support for videos ...... 27 Jun 2014 21:19
Asus building 'Robin' Android Wear smartwatch for release in September
Asus building 'Robin' Android Wear smartwatch for release in September
Major PC and tablet maker Asus has confirmed that its Android Wear smartwatch, codename 'Robin,' will be available for sale in September. ...... 26 Jun 2014 23:03
Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 users already have access to Android L preview
Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 users already have access to Android L preview
Google has made its new Android L operating system available as a developer preview to owners of the reference Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 devices. ...... 26 Jun 2014 22:43
Google previews Android 'L,' the next evolution of the operating system
Google previews Android 'L,' the next evolution of the operating system
Google unveiled the next iteration of Android today, codename "L," most likely for Lollipop, Licorice, or Lemon Meringue. The operating system ...... 25 Jun 2014 22:51
Google I/O: Chrome OS to run Android apps natively
Google I/O: Chrome OS to run Android apps natively
Google is actively working on integrating Android into everything it does, including its own Chrome OS operating system. Eventually, the ...... 25 Jun 2014 22:08
Google I/O 2014: Android TV is official with big TV hardware partners
Google I/O 2014: Android TV is official with big TV hardware partners
Google has made Android TV official, its newly focused platform for the living room. Android TV will be installed directly on a number of ...... 25 Jun 2014 21:50
Google I/O 2014: Google unveils Android Auto for your car
Google I/O 2014: Google unveils Android Auto for your car
Google has unveiled its plans for your car, offering a rival to Apple's CarPlay. Android Auto will take the operating system and morph it ...... 25 Jun 2014 21:30
Google I/O 2014: First Android Wear watches available from Samsung, LG next month
Google I/O 2014: First Android Wear watches available from Samsung, LG next month
Google has showed off the first two Android Wear smartwatches in full, revealing availability and pricing. Android Wear, Google's recently ...... 25 Jun 2014 20:58
Google I/O 2014: Android One program will help OEMs with cheaper Android reference devices
Google I/O 2014: Android One program will help OEMs with cheaper Android reference devices
Google wants to make sure that everybody in the world has an Android device. The search giant has used their 2014 I/O developer conference ...... 25 Jun 2014 20:37
Google goes directly at Microsoft Office with new mobile productivity suite features
Google goes directly at Microsoft Office with new mobile productivity suite features
One of the nearly infinite announcements Google made today during their 2014 I/O conference was the addition of numerous features to its office ...... 25 Jun 2014 20:09
Google I/O 2014: 1 billion active Android users per month
Google I/O 2014: 1 billion active Android users per month
Google's Android boss Sundar Pichai announced today at the 2014 I/O developer conference that over the last 30 days there were over 1 billion ...... 25 Jun 2014 19:44
LG G3 to start global expansion on June 27th
LG G3 to start global expansion on June 27th
LG has confirmed its global rollout for the G3 flagship device, starting with expansion to Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines on June 27th. ...... 24 Jun 2014 23:43
iPhone 'phablet' to start production next month: report
iPhone 'phablet' to start production next month: report
According to new sources, Apple's suppliers in China will begin mass production of the rumored 4.7-inch iPhone and also the 5.5-inch 'phablet' ...... 24 Jun 2014 22:38
Microsoft announces Nokia X2
Microsoft announces Nokia X2
Just months after Nokia launched the X smartphone running on Android with a user interface that mimics Windows Phone, new parent Microsoft has ...... 24 Jun 2014 21:32
HTC building the next, and possibly last Nexus tablet?
HTC building the next, and possibly last Nexus tablet?
According to a new report, HTC is potentially building the next Nexus tablet, an impressive device that could be the last in Google's line of ...... 23 Jun 2014 19:05
Mozilla planning to take on Google with new Firefox OS-based streaming stick
Mozilla planning to take on Google with new Firefox OS-based streaming stick
Gigaom has reported on Mozilla's latest project, a media streaming HDMI dongle based on their Firefox OS. The device would rival Google's ...... 22 Jun 2014 17:06
Nokia reveals Z Launcher, a smart home screen replacement for Android
Nokia reveals Z Launcher, a smart home screen replacement for Android
Nokia has surprised the market this week unveiling their new 'Z Launcher' for Android devices. Z Launcher is a home screen replacement for ...... 21 Jun 2014 18:05
Lego Fusion let's you build your toy in real life and play with them in virtual worlds
Lego Fusion let's you build your toy in real life and play with them in virtual worlds
The Lego Group has announced a new product line within their hugely popular Lego brand, "Lego Fusion," that allows you to play with the new ...... 21 Jun 2014 17:42
Samsung to reveal smartwatch with Android Wear at Google I/O?
Samsung to reveal smartwatch with Android Wear at Google I/O?
According to a new report, Samsung will reveal their first Android Wear-based smartphone at the upcoming Google I/O event. The move is notable ...... 21 Jun 2014 0:27
Google facing a new antitrust complaint in the EU
Google facing a new antitrust complaint in the EU
Search giant Google is now facing another antitrust complaint in the EU, this time from mobile app marketplace (app store) company Aptoide. ...... 20 Jun 2014 21:56
Samsung introduces Galaxy S5 LTE-A for Korea with much better specs than current model
Samsung introduces Galaxy S5 LTE-A for Korea with much better specs than current model
Samsung has unwrapped a gift for the Korean market, the oft-rumored Galaxy S5 LTE-A (Galaxy Prime) with much improved specs from the recently ...... 18 Jun 2014 21:22
Report: Amazon's new smartphone to be an AT&T exclusive
Report: Amazon's new smartphone to be an AT&T exclusive
E-commerce giant Amazon is expected to unveil its long-awaited 3D smartphone tomorrow at a new product launch event. According to a new report, ...... 17 Jun 2014 20:23
Geohot is back - This time with a root tool for nearly every Android device out there
Geohot is back - This time with a root tool for nearly every Android device out there
George Hotz (aka geohot) is back with a vengeance, releasing a new root tool that can be effectively used on all Android devices including the ...... 17 Jun 2014 19:35
BlackBerry rolling out encrypted BBM messenger for enterprise users
BlackBerry rolling out encrypted BBM messenger for enterprise users
BlackBerry has announced the launch of their first eBBM product, a suite that includes a specialized BBM instant messenger service for enterprise users. ...... 17 Jun 2014 19:01
Chinese government reveals Microsoft's Android patents
Chinese government reveals Microsoft's Android patents
Microsoft, who has long licensed its patents to Android OEMs and takes a piece of a majority of Android devices made, has now had those mystery ...... 17 Jun 2014 11:00
Amazon Appstore reaches 240,000 apps
Amazon Appstore reaches 240,000 apps
Amazon has released a quick press item today, boasting about the growth of its curated Amazon Appstore. In the last year, the Appstore has ...... 16 Jun 2014 23:55
New 'Angry Birds Transformers' is the latest spinoff in the series
New 'Angry Birds Transformers' is the latest spinoff in the series
Rovio has announced the latest game in their ever-expanding Angry Birds universe, a 'Transformers' tie-in game. As with others in the series, ...... 16 Jun 2014 22:31
Hands-on with Samsung Galaxy Tab S's features
Hands-on with Samsung Galaxy Tab S's features
Ahead of its launch on July 10th, Samsung has released a quick hands-on with the new Galaxy Tab S and its new features. The device looks ...... 16 Jun 2014 20:11
Samsung Galaxy Tab S to get exclusive Marvel content
Samsung Galaxy Tab S to get exclusive Marvel content
Earlier this week, Samsung unveiled their Galaxy Tab S lineup of tablets, offering devices as thin as the market leading iPad Air and iPad Mini. ...... 15 Jun 2014 22:29
Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S devices as light as Air
Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S devices as light as Air
Samsung has revealed their ninth and tenth tablets of the year so far, the Galaxy Tab S available as an 8.4-inch model and a 10.5-inch model. ...... 13 Jun 2014 19:37
Google preparing to launch 'Google Fit' to collect your health tracking data from phones, bands and compete with Apple, Samsung
Google preparing to launch 'Google Fit' to collect your health tracking data from phones, bands and compete with Apple, Samsung
According to Forbes, Google will launch a new health service, dubbed "Google Fit" to collect your data from fitness trackers and smartphone/tablet apps. ...... 13 Jun 2014 14:44
Microsoft Web Outlook app requires KitKat and Office 365 business
Microsoft Web Outlook app requires KitKat and Office 365 business
Microsoft has announced the launch of a beta version of its Outlook Web App (OWA) for Android available now in the Google Play Store. The ...... 13 Jun 2014 12:03
$25 Firefox OS smartphones will be available in India, Indonesia later this year
$25 Firefox OS smartphones will be available in India, Indonesia later this year
Mozilla has confirmed that the company's $25 Firefox OS-powered phones will be available in at least India and Indonesia later this year. ...... 12 Jun 2014 12:17
It's official: Amazon Prime Music is here, missing new tracks and music from Universal
It's official: Amazon Prime Music is here, missing new tracks and music from Universal
After weeks of rumors and a leak last night, Amazon has officially unveiled its Amazon Prime Music streaming service. The e-commerce giant ...... 12 Jun 2014 11:44
OnePlus One  gets delayed again, citing security issues with openSSL
OnePlus One gets delayed again, citing security issues with openSSL
The OnePlus One smartphone, which was initially meant to ship in May, has been delayed again, this time citing security issues. At $299 unlocked ...... 11 Jun 2014 22:01
VLC for iOS, Android getting Chromecast support
VLC for iOS, Android getting Chromecast support
VLC, one of the most popular media players for desktop and mobile devices, is on the verge of getting Google Chromecast support. VLC dev ...... 10 Jun 2014 20:15
New Rovio RPG 'Angry Birds Epic' coming this week to iOS, Android
New Rovio RPG 'Angry Birds Epic' coming this week to iOS, Android
Rovio fans need no longer wait for the launch of the turn-based RPG 'Angry Birds Epic,' as the casual gaming company says the new game will ...... 10 Jun 2014 19:41
E3 2014: The Crew 'Coast to Coast' trailer shown at E3
E3 2014: The Crew 'Coast to Coast' trailer shown at E3
Here is some more footage of Ubisoft's racing title, in which you can race across the United States. It takes 90 minutes to drive from coast ...... 9 Jun 2014 23:58
Android KitKat up to 13.6 percent share of fragmented operating system
Android KitKat up to 13.6 percent share of fragmented operating system
Despite being a majorly fragmented operating system (at least compared to major rival iOS) Google's latest version of Android, KitKat, has seen ...... 8 Jun 2014 16:04
Android 4.4.3 continues roll out to Nexus, Google Play devices and now Moto devices
Android 4.4.3 continues roll out to Nexus, Google Play devices and now Moto devices
As of writing, Google is continuing their rollout of the latest version of Android, 4.4.3 KitKat. The OTA update is available for the Nexus ...... 8 Jun 2014 15:19
iPad, iPhone users watch more porn than Android device users
iPad, iPhone users watch more porn than Android device users
If a study conducted by Internet porn king Pornhub is any indication, users of Apple's iPhone and iPad view more pornography than users of Android devices. ...... 8 Jun 2014 11:10
Netflix on Android gets 'Post Play', Chromecast will soon
Netflix on Android gets 'Post Play', Chromecast will soon
Netflix has brought its 'Post Play' functionality to Android phones and tablets after it was well received on other platforms. On the Neflix ...... 7 Jun 2014 13:27
Dropbox acquires private link sharing service Droptalk
Dropbox acquires private link sharing service Droptalk
Dropbox has announced the acquisition of startup Droptalk, a service that was working on tech to allow Chrome browser users to share links privately ...... 6 Jun 2014 23:53
CyberLink's PowerDirector video editor hits Android, Windows 8 tablets
CyberLink's PowerDirector video editor hits Android, Windows 8 tablets
CyberLink has announced the availability of its award-winning PowerDirector video editing suite on Android and Windows 8 tablets, available ...... 6 Jun 2014 10:40
Aereo for Android gets Chromecast support
Aereo for Android gets Chromecast support
Aereo has updated their Android app to add support for Google's HDMI dongle Chromecast, as expected. The startup's service, which costs $8 ...... 6 Jun 2014 0:10
Google surpasses Microsoft as top U.S. browser, at least by one metric
Google surpasses Microsoft as top U.S. browser, at least by one metric
According to a new research report from Adobe, Google's Chrome browser has surpassed Microsoft's Internet Explorer as the most popular browser ...... 5 Jun 2014 22:30
Barnes & Noble teams up with Samsung as hardware partner for new Nook-powered tablets
Barnes & Noble teams up with Samsung as hardware partner for new Nook-powered tablets
Barnes & Noble, the struggling book retailer, has announced the addition of Samsung as a hardware partner for upcoming Nook-powered tablets. ...... 5 Jun 2014 19:39
Police shut down more Cryptolocker servers, new infections drop
Police shut down more Cryptolocker servers, new infections drop
Over the past couple of days, law enforcement has taken further action against the Cryptolocker ransomware. Europol's European Cyber Crime ...... 5 Jun 2014 0:15
Google shows off prototypes of Moto 360 and LG G Watch
Google shows off prototypes of Moto 360 and LG G Watch
Google, via their Android Developer Blog, has shown off prototypes of the LG G Watch and the Motorola Moto 360, the first devices to run on Android Wear. ...... 4 Jun 2014 17:34
Android malware encrypts files on SD card, demands ransom payment
Android malware encrypts files on SD card, demands ransom payment
ESET has identified the first form of ransonware for Android that actually encrypts personal files on the device's memory card and won't decrypt ...... 4 Jun 2014 15:04
Chromecast adds new support for sports via Major League Soccer and WatchESPN
Chromecast adds new support for sports via Major League Soccer and WatchESPN
Google has announced extended support for its Chromecast HDMI dongle, including notable sports programming like Major League Soccer and WatchESPN. ...... 3 Jun 2014 22:42
Apple may allow Bitcoin apps soon
Apple may allow Bitcoin apps soon
After culling Bitcoin-related apps from its App Store only months ago, Apple is refreshing its policies toward the use of virtual currencies. ...... 3 Jun 2014 19:33
Asus shows off new 5-in-1 hybrid Transformer Book V
Asus shows off new 5-in-1 hybrid Transformer Book V
Asus has used Computex to unveil their new crazy Transformer Book V (Roman numeral for five), a Windows laptop that is also a tablet and has ...... 3 Jun 2014 18:41
T-Mobile is first carrier to support upcoming iOS 8 Wi-Fi calling
T-Mobile is first carrier to support upcoming iOS 8 Wi-Fi calling
While it was easily overlooked in the excessively long WWDC keynote today, Apple announced that with iOS 8 you will be able to save minutes ...... 2 Jun 2014 20:52
Smartphone start-up Jolla makes sizable loss in 2013
Smartphone start-up Jolla makes sizable loss in 2013
Jolla, the Finnish smartphone start-up initiated by ex-Nokia employees, has revealed its FY-2013 figures showing a sizable loss relative to revenue. ...... 2 Jun 2014 10:43
Samsung unveils first Tizen smartphone ahead of launch
Samsung unveils first Tizen smartphone ahead of launch
Samsung has launched the Samsung Z Tizen smartphone ahead of the Tizen Developer Conference to be held in San Francisco from Wednesday, June 3. ...... 2 Jun 2014 7:09
Original Galaxy Gear officially upgrading operating system to Tizen
Original Galaxy Gear officially upgrading operating system to Tizen
Samsung has begun updating the original Galaxy Gear to Tizen, which should hopefully bring an updated operating system and better efficiency to the watch. ...... 31 May 2014 14:26
Google's rumored Android TV is coming next month at I/O
Google's rumored Android TV is coming next month at I/O
First reported on in April, it is being reported that Google's new TV platform "Android TV" is ready for prime time and an official unveiling ...... 31 May 2014 14:00
IDC: Smartphone shipments to reach 1.24 billion this year
IDC: Smartphone shipments to reach 1.24 billion this year
Research firm IDC has predicted this week that smartphone shipments will hit 1.2 billion units this year, strong growth of 23 percent year-over-year. ...... 31 May 2014 13:03
Microsoft wants in on this whole smartwatch thing
Microsoft wants in on this whole smartwatch thing
Microsoft is preparing to enter the smartwatch market, with sources claiming the software giant will make the device syncable across iOS, Android ...... 31 May 2014 12:24
Google shows off Android Wear notifications
Google shows off Android Wear notifications
With the first Android Wear-powered device just weeks away from launch, Google has now demoed how notifications will work for the upcoming smartwatches. ...... 30 May 2014 0:10
Spotify pushes Android update after user data hack
Spotify pushes Android update after user data hack
Spotify has notified its users of unauthorized access detected in its systems and has pushed out an updated Android app in response. The ...... 29 May 2014 8:14
LG G3 packs the most powerful specs yet seen for a smartphone
LG G3 packs the most powerful specs yet seen for a smartphone
LG has unveiled their oft-leaked G3 flagship device officially, packing the most impressive specs yet seen on a smartphone. Featuring a 5.5-inch ...... 27 May 2014 19:45
Facebook adds music and TV identification service for posts
Facebook adds music and TV identification service for posts
Facebook has unveiled a Shazam-esque TV and music identification service which will allow you to tag what you are listening to or watching in ...... 21 May 2014 20:09
Report: Microsoft preparing line of Android phones
Report: Microsoft preparing line of Android phones
According to BGR, Microsoft is preparing a line of Android-based smartphones to complement their Windows Phones. The handsets will be sequels ...... 21 May 2014 19:38
Samsung owns 70 percent of smartwatch market share
Samsung owns 70 percent of smartwatch market share
According to research firm Strategy Analytics, the market for smartwatches has grown 250 percent in the Q1, with Samsung once again the dominant ...... 19 May 2014 21:56
Google acquires 'magic' translation app Word Lens
Google acquires 'magic' translation app Word Lens
Google has acquired Quest Visual this week, the developer of the camera-based translation app "Word Lens." The search giant will integrate ...... 18 May 2014 19:39
HTC One Mini 2 is great for selfies
HTC One Mini 2 is great for selfies
HTC has unveiled the mid-range One Mini 2 this week, a phone that the company calls "selfie-friendly." The device is a less powerful version ...... 17 May 2014 20:34
Google Play now accepts PayPal payments, expands carrier billing support
Google Play now accepts PayPal payments, expands carrier billing support
Google has revealed new updates to its Google Wallet payment system, including the addition of PayPal support. Reads their post: "Starting ...... 15 May 2014 23:37
Xiaomi shows off 49-inch 3D 4K TV for just $640
Xiaomi shows off 49-inch 3D 4K TV for just $640
Xiaomi, the innovative Chinese company that appears to be able to undercut literally any price in the hardware world, has unveiled its smart ...... 15 May 2014 21:26
'Flappy Bird' to make triumphant comeback in August
'Flappy Bird' to make triumphant comeback in August
Dong Nguyen, maker of the blockbuster mobile game 'Flappy Bird,' is set to bring the game back in August with new multiplayer features. Additionally, ...... 14 May 2014 17:52
Yahoo acquires and shuts down another startup's app
Yahoo acquires and shuts down another startup's app
Yahoo has acquired the self-destructing Blink mobile messaging app and will shut it down soon, following its recent trend of acquiring startups ...... 14 May 2014 0:35
Leaked photo reveals LG's first Windows Phone 8 device
Leaked photo reveals LG's first Windows Phone 8 device
Prolific leaker and tweeter Evleaks has shown off a picture of the so-called LG Uni8, the company's first Windows Phone 8 device. LG was ...... 13 May 2014 23:40
Sonos refreshes mobile apps, adds universal search
Sonos refreshes mobile apps, adds universal search
Sonos has unveiled a huge refresh for their mobile iOS and Android apps, including the addition of universal search. If you use multiple ...... 13 May 2014 22:44
Motorola's cheap but powerful Moto E to launch in India first
Motorola's cheap but powerful Moto E to launch in India first
Motorola has made their Moto E smartphone official, with the device launching in India first. The cheap yet powerful device will sell for ...... 13 May 2014 20:57
Twitter to let you mute annoying people that you don't want to fully unfollow
Twitter to let you mute annoying people that you don't want to fully unfollow
Ever wish you could silence people in your Twitter stream without necessarily having to unfollow them? Soon enough, you will be able to. ...... 13 May 2014 19:25
Apple hires Nokia's phone camera lead
Apple hires Nokia's phone camera lead
Nokia's Lumia series photography lead, Ari Partinen, today announced on Twitter that he has quit his job at Microsoft and will be joining Apple's ...... 9 May 2014 6:48
Google Maps gets proper Offline Mode on Android, iOS
Google Maps gets proper Offline Mode on Android, iOS
Google has released an update for its Google Maps apps on Android and iOS adding a proper Offline Maps mode that could come in very handy. ...... 8 May 2014 5:27
Android, iOS still dominate tablet market, Windows reaches 6 percent share
Android, iOS still dominate tablet market, Windows reaches 6 percent share
Thanks to the end of quarter research report from Strategy Analytics, we have a better look into how the major operating systems are faring ...... 4 May 2014 12:30
New Motorola smartphone coming May 13th
New Motorola smartphone coming May 13th
Motorola has sent press invites for an event in London on May 13th where the company will unveil a new smartphone. "Connect more people to ...... 1 May 2014 21:42
Google unveils Docs, Sheets, Slides apps for iOS
Google unveils Docs, Sheets, Slides apps for iOS
Just a month after Microsoft launched their Office suite for iPad, Google has responded by releasing Google Docs and Google Sheets for iOS. ...... 30 Apr 2014 14:09
Hulu to allow some TV shows for free on mobile devices without Plus subscription
Hulu to allow some TV shows for free on mobile devices without Plus subscription
Hulu has announced that they will be opening up some content to free users via mobile devices. Normally, you need to be a Hulu Plus subscriber ...... 30 Apr 2014 11:05
Android Silver program to replace Nexus line of devices?
Android Silver program to replace Nexus line of devices?
According to multiple reports, Google has an "Android Silver" program in the pipeline, one that will replace their own Nexus devices. OEMs ...... 30 Apr 2014 10:46
LG G Watch gets price, release date
LG G Watch gets price, release date
LG's upcoming G Watch smartwatch has finally been given a release date and price, at least for the European markets. The watch will be the ...... 29 Apr 2014 23:29
Kantar: Windows Phone continues gains in Europe
Kantar: Windows Phone continues gains in Europe
Global research firm Kantar Worldpanel has released their quarterly smartphone market share report this week, showing some interesting trends ...... 28 Apr 2014 21:10
Sorry Apple: ComiXology updates iOS app removing in-app purchases
Sorry Apple: ComiXology updates iOS app removing in-app purchases
Comixology, the popular comic book reader and store app recently purchased by Amazon, has updated the iOS app to remove the ability for in-app purchases. ...... 27 Apr 2014 20:37
Chart of the Day: A great look into how Apple and Google became a smartphone duopoly
Chart of the Day: A great look into how Apple and Google became a smartphone duopoly
PayPal president David Marcus posted a great chart today via his Twitter feed that we feel deserved a little more attention. Via comScore ...... 26 Apr 2014 17:36
Sony makes Xperia Z2 available in U.S., but only through their own online store
Sony makes Xperia Z2 available in U.S., but only through their own online store
Sony's latest flagship still does not have any carrier support. The Xperia Z2, Sony's new and powerful smartphone, is headed to the U.S., ...... 26 Apr 2014 17:13
Google's hotel and restaurant search integrated to Android
Google's hotel and restaurant search integrated to Android
Google has updated its search engine for Android, better integrating the company's hotel and restaurant search features. For example, typing ...... 26 Apr 2014 16:37
Facebook buys 'Moves' fitness app
Facebook buys 'Moves' fitness app
Facebook has acquired the popular Moves fitness app for iOS and Android, according to developer ProtoGeo Oy. Moves tracks your physical activity ...... 25 Apr 2014 9:28
Google refunds Android users of Fake AV app
Google refunds Android users of Fake AV app
Google has given a refund to Android users after a paid Anti-Virus app in the Google Play store was shown to do nothing. Virus Shield claimed ...... 25 Apr 2014 8:34
Samsung Galaxy Tab4 line goes on sale May 1st in U.S.
Samsung Galaxy Tab4 line goes on sale May 1st in U.S.
Samsung has announced that their low and mid-range Galaxy Tab4 line of tablets will be headed to the U.S. on May 1st. Three devices are in ...... 24 Apr 2014 19:36
LG G Watch is water resistant, always on
LG G Watch is water resistant, always on
While not revealing too much, LG has provided more information about their upcoming G-Watch. The smartwatch will be the first to use the ...... 23 Apr 2014 20:26
Powerful Sony Xperia Z2 tablet now available for pre-order at $500
Powerful Sony Xperia Z2 tablet now available for pre-order at $500
Sony has confirmed that the Xperia Z2 IP55/58 waterproof tablet is now available for pre-order at $500 for the 16GB base model. The device ...... 21 Apr 2014 22:39
Beats Music adds ability to purchase subscription through iOS app
Beats Music adds ability to purchase subscription through iOS app
Beats Music has bitten the bullet and has added in-app purchasing for subscriptions of the streaming service through the iOS app. The service ...... 20 Apr 2014 11:32
Nike denies it's shutting down FuelBand, but confirms layoffs
Nike denies it's shutting down FuelBand, but confirms layoffs
Following a report that the company was shutting down its FuelBand digital sports division and laying employees off, Nike has confirmed a "small ...... 19 Apr 2014 16:46
Report: Google building a $100 Nexus smartphone
Report: Google building a $100 Nexus smartphone
According to supply chain sources, Google is working on a $100 Nexus smartphone for budget-conscious consumers. There is very little to go ...... 19 Apr 2014 16:22
Chromebooks may soon be unlocked with smartphones
Chromebooks may soon be unlocked with smartphones
A feature spotted in the Chrome OS dev channel may indicate that Chromebooks will soon be unlocked using asmartphone. The unfinished feature ...... 19 Apr 2014 7:33
Android tops activations in U.S. during Q1
Android tops activations in U.S. during Q1
Google's Android operating system rose above Apple's iOS with 53 percent of activations in the United States during Q1 of this year. In the ...... 19 Apr 2014 7:19
Google's Chrome Remote Desktop launches for Android allowing for remote access to your PCs anywhere
Google's Chrome Remote Desktop launches for Android allowing for remote access to your PCs anywhere
In 2011, Google launched their Chrome Remote Desktop extension, allowing users to gain access to their machines from other notebooks and desktops, securely. ...... 17 Apr 2014 20:02
Samsung confirms yet another smartwatch, this one powered by Android Wear
Samsung confirms yet another smartwatch, this one powered by Android Wear
Samsung has confirmed another smartwatch set for release this year, this one running on Google's Android Wear operating system. Last year, ...... 17 Apr 2014 19:24
Samsung claims Tizen is coming soon, again
Samsung claims Tizen is coming soon, again
Samsung has placed a new time frame for its long-awaited Tizen operating system, claiming it will launch in the Q2. This is not the first ...... 16 Apr 2014 13:29
Here are leaked photos of the 3D capable Amazon smartphone
Here are leaked photos of the 3D capable Amazon smartphone
Earlier this week we reported that Amazon was working on its first smartphone, a 3D device that could be unveiled in June for a launch in September. ...... 16 Apr 2014 1:36
Rovio brings Bad Piggies to Windows Phone
Rovio brings Bad Piggies to Windows Phone
After launching the game for iOS and Android in late 2012, Rovio has brought their hit 'Bad Piggies' to Windows Phone. The pigs, villains ...... 15 Apr 2014 16:11
'Age of Empires' headed to mobile devices
'Age of Empires' headed to mobile devices
Microsoft Studios has confirmed that 'Age of Empires' will be headed to mobile devices this summer. Headed to iOS, Android and Windows Phone, ...... 15 Apr 2014 13:30
Samsung Galaxy S5 first day sales surpass predecessor's by 30 percent
Samsung Galaxy S5 first day sales surpass predecessor's by 30 percent
Reports out of Korea seem to confirm that the Samsung Galaxy S5 is selling well, or at least significantly better than its predecessor, the S4. ...... 13 Apr 2014 22:54
'Brightest Flashlight' Android app that stored location data without user consent gets no FTC fine
'Brightest Flashlight' Android app that stored location data without user consent gets no FTC fine
Back in December, we reported that one of the most popular apps in the Google Play Store, "Brightest Flashlight," which has been downloaded ...... 13 Apr 2014 21:54
Report: Amazon to unveil first smartphone in June for release in September
Report: Amazon to unveil first smartphone in June for release in September
Amazon will unveil their first smartphone in June, with an expected release in September, say sources, yet another timeframe for the oft-rumored ...... 13 Apr 2014 1:32
Android app security gets upgrade with malware installation scans from Google
Android app security gets upgrade with malware installation scans from Google
Google is making installing apps on your Android device a bit more secure by offering malware scans during installation for apps installed from ...... 12 Apr 2014 16:55
LG's upcoming G3 flagship specs leaked by Sprint
LG's upcoming G3 flagship specs leaked by Sprint
After weeks of rumors, LG's upcoming flagship (likely the G3) has been unwittingly confirmed by Sprint. Even though the company already released ...... 12 Apr 2014 16:21
Samsung offering tons of freebies with Galaxy S5
Samsung offering tons of freebies with Galaxy S5
As demand for its high-end devices stagnate, Samsung is offering up to $600 worth of freebies with its new Galaxy S5 flagship device. Among ...... 12 Apr 2014 15:37
Nikon is updating its Android digital camera line
Nikon is updating its Android digital camera line
Nikon will be updating last year's first try at an Android point-and-shoot digital camera, showing off the new Coolpix S810C. The camera ...... 10 Apr 2014 20:19
Sonos support now native for Google Play Music on Android devices
Sonos support now native for Google Play Music on Android devices
Google has announced that its Play Music service on Android devices now has native Sonos integration and support. The new integration should ...... 10 Apr 2014 19:58
The U.S. model of the Oppo Find 7a goes up for pre-order with free gifts, quickly sells out
The U.S. model of the Oppo Find 7a goes up for pre-order with free gifts, quickly sells out
Oppo made the Find 7a superphone available for pre-order today, and it quickly sold out but there appears to be some back in stock as of writing. ...... 7 Apr 2014 22:48
Twitter purchases Android lockscreen app Cover
Twitter purchases Android lockscreen app Cover
Twitter has confirmed its acquisition of Cover, a lockscreen app for Android devices that lets users customize what applications and shortcuts ...... 7 Apr 2014 21:10
Review: The powerful streaming, gaming set-top Amazon Fire TV
Review: The powerful streaming, gaming set-top Amazon Fire TV
Earlier this week, Amazon broke its silence on its long-awaited set-top box: the Fire TV. The device, which rivals a growing amount of consumer ...... 6 Apr 2014 17:43
Google Play Store adds section letting you know what your friends are downloading
Google Play Store adds section letting you know what your friends are downloading
Google has added a new section to its Play Store, "People," which shows off what your friends and other users are downloading. The move comes ...... 6 Apr 2014 15:11
Email: Steve Jobs wanted to wage 'holy war' against Google in 2011
Email: Steve Jobs wanted to wage 'holy war' against Google in 2011
The ongoing Apple vs. Samsung wars have provided some interesting tidbits of information about the companies, including emails from late Apple ...... 6 Apr 2014 10:31
Upcoming Windows Phone 'World Flow' sets record for quickest texting on a touch screen
Upcoming Windows Phone 'World Flow' sets record for quickest texting on a touch screen
As part of Windows 8.1, Microsoft is adding its own sliding/swiping text input, dubbed "Word Flow," which it promises will be the fastest such ...... 6 Apr 2014 9:54
Google's Android TV is a new simplified television platform for the video content hungry
Google's Android TV is a new simplified television platform for the video content hungry
Google appears to have moved on from their failed Google TV endeavor with a new TV interface that should make fans of content very happy: Android TV. ...... 5 Apr 2014 19:53
Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom specs revealed
Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom specs revealed
The specs for Samsung's Galaxy S5 Zoom smartphone have been revealed in a SamMobile report. Following on from the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, ...... 5 Apr 2014 17:18
Intel unveils 64-bit Android kernel and new SoC for Chromebooks
Intel unveils 64-bit Android kernel and new SoC for Chromebooks
Intel has shown off some interesting new chips this week, including a 64-bit Android kernel and a new SoC aimed at Chromebooks and other low-end PCs. ...... 4 Apr 2014 22:45
Ouya: Fire TV not 'dedicated to games'
Ouya: Fire TV not 'dedicated to games'
Ouya chief executive Julie Uhrman has stressed that Amazon's new Fire TV box is not solely dedicated to games like Ouya is, dismissing claims ...... 3 Apr 2014 17:40
Chromecast gets VUDU, Rdio and Crackle support
Chromecast gets VUDU, Rdio and Crackle support
Chromecast expanded its growing collection of supported services this week, with VUDU, Rdio and Crackle all supporting Google's casting dongle ...... 3 Apr 2014 3:00
Google: KitKat jumps to 5.3 percent share of Android devices
Google: KitKat jumps to 5.3 percent share of Android devices
Following a slew of updates for devices made by HTC, Samsung and others, KitKat now claims a 5.3 percent adoption among Android devices. ...... 2 Apr 2014 10:07
Apple seeks $2 billion from Samsung in new trial on key patents
Apple seeks $2 billion from Samsung in new trial on key patents
For the third time in just a couple of years, Apple and Samsung have gone to trial in a patent dispute case, with the Cupertino-based iPhone ...... 2 Apr 2014 7:51
Samsung confirms Galaxy Tab4 devices following leaks
Samsung confirms Galaxy Tab4 devices following leaks
Samsung has confirmed their new Galaxy Tab4 line of low-end tablets, following leaks from @evleaks and leaks of the FCC documentation for the devices. ...... 1 Apr 2014 20:50
April Fool's Day: Google Naps, Pokemon, Samsung's Fingers Smartglove, YouTube's upcoming trends, and more.
April Fool's Day: Google Naps, Pokemon, Samsung's Fingers Smartglove, YouTube's upcoming trends, and more.
Every year on April 1, many tech companies and publications put out bogus stories, launch bogus services and make wild claims all in the spirit ...... 1 Apr 2014 14:50
Some older HTC devices to get Sense 6.0 by the summer
Some older HTC devices to get Sense 6.0 by the summer
A leaked HTC document has revealed which smartphones will be getting which Android and Sense UI updates. The new HTC One M8 is the first ...... 31 Mar 2014 20:08
Moto G is a huge hit in the UK
Moto G is a huge hit in the UK
Motorola's Moto G has been a big hit in the UK, turning around Moto UK's fortunes in the process. The company had close to zero market share ...... 31 Mar 2014 18:36
Oppo Find 7a goes up for pre-order on April 7th
Oppo Find 7a goes up for pre-order on April 7th
Oppo has announced that the international Find 7a (non-premium) will go up for pre-order on April 7th. Oppo's Find 7 will actually come in ...... 31 Mar 2014 17:49
Roku's HDMI Streaming Stick now available through major retailers
Roku's HDMI Streaming Stick now available through major retailers
Roku has begun shipping the update to their Streaming Stick (2012), one that will directly compete with Google's Chromecast HDMI dongle. ...... 31 Mar 2014 15:46
BBM now at 85 million monthly active users
BBM now at 85 million monthly active users
BlackBerry's most popular product, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) has reached a new milestone this week, reaching 85 million monthly active users. ...... 31 Mar 2014 15:17
Evleaks shows off Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 press images
Evleaks shows off Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 press images
After the potent leaker @Evleaks showed off the renders of the Tab 4 7.0 last week, he has posted the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 press images, as well. ...... 31 Mar 2014 14:59
Device makers must now add 'Powered by Android' to their devices or risk losing access to the Google Play Store
Device makers must now add 'Powered by Android' to their devices or risk losing access to the Google Play Store
Google has updated their Google Mobile Services agreement for Android phones, adding the new mandate that each device must have a bootup logo ...... 29 Mar 2014 17:30
iPhone 6 rumor roundup
iPhone 6 rumor roundup
Every year, the rumors for the next-generation iPhone have been steady since the launch of the previous iPhone, and this year is no different. ...... 29 Mar 2014 15:54
BlackBerry sees revenue fall to under $1 billion but it loses less money than usual
BlackBerry sees revenue fall to under $1 billion but it loses less money than usual
BlackBerry has seen another setback in its ongoing efforts to rebound, as the company brought in less than $1 billion revenue for the first ...... 28 Mar 2014 23:47
Lumigon shows off its luxury T2 HD smartphone
Lumigon shows off its luxury T2 HD smartphone
The Denmark-based smartphone maker Lumigon has been working on a luxury device for some time now, and the phone has now been revealed as the T2 HD. ...... 28 Mar 2014 23:09
Philips unveils 4K TV with Android as operating system
Philips unveils 4K TV with Android as operating system
Philips has decided to downgrade the size of some of its 4K TVs for 2014, but its added numerous interesting features. First, the company ...... 27 Mar 2014 14:01
Amazon sends out invites for press event on April 2nd with the promise of an update for their video business
Amazon sends out invites for press event on April 2nd with the promise of an update for their video business
Amazon's long-anticipated set-top box could be on the way. The company has sent out press invites for an event in New York on April 2nd, ...... 27 Mar 2014 12:49
Over a billion devices vulnerable after Android exploit found
Over a billion devices vulnerable after Android exploit found
Android users beware: a new research report has pointed to a critical exploit in the operating system that could lead to over a billion devices ...... 27 Mar 2014 12:26
Supercell's latest 'Boom Beach' now available for iOS
Supercell's latest 'Boom Beach' now available for iOS
Supercell, best known for its massive hit "Clash of Clans," has made its latest game, "Boom Beach" available for download around the globe today. ...... 27 Mar 2014 10:28
New HTC One (M8) already has Google Play Edition available
New HTC One (M8) already has Google Play Edition available
Yesterday, HTC finally, officially, unveiled the all-new HTC One (codename M8), its latest flagship and attempt to stay relevant. For fans ...... 26 Mar 2014 23:38
Twitter adds photo tagging, ability to have 4 photos in one post
Twitter adds photo tagging, ability to have 4 photos in one post
Twitter has rolled out two new mobile features for its service, one that it says should make Twitter "more social." The first is photo tagging, ...... 26 Mar 2014 23:03
'Candy Crush' parent King Digital has the worst IPO of 2014
'Candy Crush' parent King Digital has the worst IPO of 2014
King Digital Entertainment, the casual gaming company behind the blockbuster "Candy Crush Saga" has had the worst IPO of 2014, falling 15.5 ...... 26 Mar 2014 21:52
Sony will stick with Smartwatch and not Android Wear for upcoming watches (for the time being)
Sony will stick with Smartwatch and not Android Wear for upcoming watches (for the time being)
Sony, which has had relatively popular smartwatches for a couple of years, will not be using Google's Android Wear operating system, at least for now. ...... 25 Mar 2014 22:55
LG reveals another picture of upcoming G smartwatch with Android Wear
LG reveals another picture of upcoming G smartwatch with Android Wear
LG, one of the first Google partners to announce a smartwatch with Android Wear, has revealed another photo of the upcoming G watch. The ...... 24 Mar 2014 22:42
Apple considering iTunes for Android
Apple considering iTunes for Android
According to Billboard, Apple is finally considering launching iTunes for Android, as well as an unlimited on-demand streaming service to rival ...... 23 Mar 2014 15:51
HTC will livestream its All New One announcement
HTC will livestream its All New One announcement
HTC will be livestreaming its official announcement and unveiling of the All New HTC One (One 2014). The company is announcing the device ...... 23 Mar 2014 15:35
Google updates image files on YouTube, site loads faster now
Google updates image files on YouTube, site loads faster now
Google has updated the image files used by YouTube to its own, lean WebP format, and says the site should now run much quicker. The company ...... 23 Mar 2014 10:56
Oppo Find 7 superphone finally official with 13MP camera that can take 50MP shots, 2,560 x 1,440 display, Snapdragon 801
Oppo Find 7 superphone finally official with 13MP camera that can take 50MP shots, 2,560 x 1,440 display, Snapdragon 801
The device has seen all kinds of teasers and leaks over the past few weeks, but the Oppo Find 7 is finally official. As expected, the Find ...... 19 Mar 2014 22:43
First look at the Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch powered by Android Wear
First look at the Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch powered by Android Wear
Just hours after Google unveiled the Android Wear SDK for smartwatches, Motorola has shown off their first wearable to use the Google Now-based ...... 18 Mar 2014 14:24
Watch out: New advanced phishing attack targeting Google login credentials
Watch out: New advanced phishing attack targeting Google login credentials
Researchers over at security firm Symantec have come across a new advanced phishing attack aimed at stealing your Google credentials. The ...... 18 Mar 2014 14:03
Google unveils their promised 'Android Wear' SDK, Android-based wearables on the way this year
Google unveils their promised 'Android Wear' SDK, Android-based wearables on the way this year
Earlier this month, Chrome and Android boss Sundar Pichai confirmed that the company would be releasing a new SDK for wearable devices beginning ...... 18 Mar 2014 12:30
Amazon's media streaming set-top box is set for 'imminent' release
Amazon's media streaming set-top box is set for 'imminent' release
According to multiple new reports, Amazon's highly anticipated media streaming set-top box is set for imminent release, likely within a few weeks. ...... 18 Mar 2014 12:08
Google to expand Play Movies and TV app to 37 new nations
Google to expand Play Movies and TV app to 37 new nations
Google has significantly expanded its Play Movies and TV application, adding new international support and new language support, as well. ...... 18 Mar 2014 11:18
Update: Nokia's boast of 1 million X pre-orders was extremely misleading
Update: Nokia's boast of 1 million X pre-orders was extremely misleading
Over the weekend we reported that Nokia happily boasted about 1 million pre-orders of their new Android-based X smartphone. It turns out ...... 17 Mar 2014 19:58
Nokia X hits one million units pre-ordered in China ahead of launch
Nokia X hits one million units pre-ordered in China ahead of launch
Nokia has proudly boasted that their new X Android smartphone has already reached 1 million units pre-ordered in China. The device goes on ...... 15 Mar 2014 10:38
Google refining Play Store purchase password requirements
Google refining Play Store purchase password requirements
Google has begun rolling out an update for its Play Store that will give users more control over password requirements when making app purchases. ...... 14 Mar 2014 23:05
Amazon set-top box to include Bluetooth gaming controller with media controls
Amazon set-top box to include Bluetooth gaming controller with media controls
According to a new filing with an overseas regulatory agency (like the U.S.' FCC), it appears that Amazon's oft-rumored set-top box will include ...... 14 Mar 2014 22:46
Motorola wanted to build an Android superphone for Google but was denied
Motorola wanted to build an Android superphone for Google but was denied
According to a new report, Motorola had envisioned an Android superphone for Google, but Google CEO Larry Page refused to have it made. The ...... 14 Mar 2014 22:05
Google acquires Green Throttle Games, controller maker for Android set-tops, tablets
Google acquires Green Throttle Games, controller maker for Android set-tops, tablets
Google has acquired Green Throttle Games, perhaps signaling that a true Google Android set-top box may be on the way with gaming foundations. ...... 12 Mar 2014 22:21
WhatsApp for Android has vulnerability that could make your conversations public to other apps
WhatsApp for Android has vulnerability that could make your conversations public to other apps
It has been discovered that popular cross-platform messenger WhatsApp has a vulneranability that could make Android users susceptible to their ...... 12 Mar 2014 21:57
New 'Angry Birds Epic' is an adventure, turn-based RPG
New 'Angry Birds Epic' is an adventure, turn-based RPG
Earlier this week, Rovio teased their upcoming 'Angry Birds' game with a video showing a bird hiding in a suit of armor and the tagline of "it will be epic." ...... 12 Mar 2014 19:51
Instagram for Android sees huge update
Instagram for Android sees huge update
Instagram has put together a major update for its Android app. The app was first launched in April 2012, and is now supported by most Android ...... 11 Mar 2014 22:06
Google Chromecast going on sale globally in coming weeks
Google Chromecast going on sale globally in coming weeks
Google has confirmed that its popular Chromecast HDMI dongle will be headed to "many more countries" in the next month. Android/Chrome boss ...... 11 Mar 2014 0:14
Google releasing Android dev SDK for wearables in the coming weeks
Google releasing Android dev SDK for wearables in the coming weeks
Speaking during SXSW today, Google's Android/Chrome SVP Sundar Pichai has announced that the company is preparing to release an Android dev ...... 9 Mar 2014 23:35
Kickstarter darling Ouya is already dead, will transition to software company
Kickstarter darling Ouya is already dead, will transition to software company
Ouya, the Android-based hardware console that nearly reached $10 million in funding on Kickstarter, is already dead in less than a year of availability, ...... 9 Mar 2014 23:20
comScore: Windows Phone finally surpasses BlackBerry in U.S. smartphone market share
comScore: Windows Phone finally surpasses BlackBerry in U.S. smartphone market share
According to comScore's latest U.S. smartphone data, Windows Phone has finally surpassed BlackBerry for the third spot in the market. Apple ...... 7 Mar 2014 23:42
HP unveils nearly 8-inch Android tablet
HP unveils nearly 8-inch Android tablet
HP has quietly unveiled another Android tablet this week, dubbed the HP 8. The new Android device has a 7.85 inch screen and will sell for just $170. ...... 7 Mar 2014 22:47
Roku to directly compete with Google with new HDMI dongle at lower price
Roku to directly compete with Google with new HDMI dongle at lower price
Roku has followed up their 2012 Streaming Stick with an updated model that will directly compete with Google's Chromecast HDMI dongle. The ...... 6 Mar 2014 20:52
OnePlus reveals details of its upcoming CyanogenMod-powered smartphone
OnePlus reveals details of its upcoming CyanogenMod-powered smartphone
Chinese-based OnePlus has revealed details about its upcoming CyanogenMod-powered smartphone. The device will launch in 10 markets in the ...... 5 Mar 2014 21:26
Gmail for iOS app updated to be faster, support background refresh
Gmail for iOS app updated to be faster, support background refresh
While Google has been actively updating their services and apps for iOS devices, it is undoubtedly true that some of their apps just do not ...... 5 Mar 2014 20:16
Sony reaches 6 million PlayStation 4 units sold, nearly 14 million games sold
Sony reaches 6 million PlayStation 4 units sold, nearly 14 million games sold
Sony has announced today this week that PlayStation 4 sales have reached 6 million units sold around the world, including 370,000 units sold ...... 5 Mar 2014 19:50
Nokia X already hacked to run Google services and apps
Nokia X already hacked to run Google services and apps
In less than a week since launch, Nokia's Android-based X smartphone has already been hacked to run Google's apps and services. Gaining root ...... 2 Mar 2014 11:24
Facebook Messenger on Windows shutting down next week
Facebook Messenger on Windows shutting down next week
Facebook has confirmed that its Facebook Messenger for Windows service will be shutting down effective March 3rd. The Windows version of ...... 28 Feb 2014 19:06
Photos leak of Google's prototype smartwatch, built by Motorola
Photos leak of Google's prototype smartwatch, built by Motorola
AndroidPolice has released some leaked pictures of an early prototype of Motorola's smartwatch. The photos do not reveal too much but show ...... 26 Feb 2014 19:03
Kantar: Android still king but Windows Phone reaches 10 percent share
Kantar: Android still king but Windows Phone reaches 10 percent share
Kantar Worldpanel ComTech has released their European smartphone data figures for the Q4 2013, and there were some interesting tidbits. Android ...... 26 Feb 2014 11:41
Motorola: Moto G is our most successful smartphone ever
Motorola: Moto G is our most successful smartphone ever
Speaking during the company's MWC press event, Motorola's VP of product management noted that their cheap but powerful Moto G is their most ...... 26 Feb 2014 10:24
16GB Samsung Galaxy S5 will only have 8GB available for users
16GB Samsung Galaxy S5 will only have 8GB available for users
Although Samsung has notably cut down on their own "bloatware" for the upcoming Galaxy S5, the phone's ROM will still take up a massive amount of space. ...... 25 Feb 2014 23:26
WhatsApp to add voice services next quarter
WhatsApp to add voice services next quarter
WhatsApp has announced today that the multi-platform messaging app will soon add voice services. The company was just acquired last week ...... 24 Feb 2014 22:07
SanDisk unveils world's first 128GB microSDXC card
SanDisk unveils world's first 128GB microSDXC card
SanDisk has unveiled the world's first 128GB microSDXC card, the largest capacity microSD card to date. "Smaller than the size of a fingernail, ...... 24 Feb 2014 21:55
Sony launches new Xperia Z2 flagship
Sony launches new Xperia Z2 flagship
Sony has used the Mobile World Congress event to unveil its new flagship Android device, the Xperia Z2. The display has been increased to ...... 24 Feb 2014 20:45
Samsung rehauls design for Galaxy S5, adds fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor, more powerful specs
Samsung rehauls design for Galaxy S5, adds fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor, more powerful specs
Samsung has unveiled their Galaxy S5, a rehauled version of last year's successful S4, and next progression of the popular line of devices. ...... 24 Feb 2014 20:01
Nokia unveils three Android phones: X, X+, XL as gateways to Lumia
Nokia unveils three Android phones: X, X+, XL as gateways to Lumia
After months and months of rumors and leaked images and speculation, Nokia unveiled its Android devices early this morning, dubbing the phones ...... 24 Feb 2014 19:31
Mozilla unveils Firefox OS plans including $25 smartphone
Mozilla unveils Firefox OS plans including $25 smartphone
Speaking at the Mobile World Congress event in Spain today, Mozilla outlined its plans for the fledgling Firefox OS which includes the future ...... 23 Feb 2014 22:05
Samsung unveils new Gear 2, Neo smartwatches
Samsung unveils new Gear 2, Neo smartwatches
Samsung has unveiled their new second-generation smartwatches, replacing the poorly reviewed Galaxy Gear released last year. The two devices, ...... 22 Feb 2014 22:44
Amazon's Android-based set-top coming next month?
Amazon's Android-based set-top coming next month?
According to industry sources, Amazon's oft-rumored streaming set-top box could launch next month. The device will directly compete with ...... 22 Feb 2014 19:54
Geeksphone Revolution hybrid Firefox, Android smartphone now on sale
Geeksphone Revolution hybrid Firefox, Android smartphone now on sale
Geeksphone, the Spanish startup trying to disrupt the smartphone world, has made their Revolution phone available this week for order, after ...... 22 Feb 2014 16:56
HTC releases more images of upcoming Desire 8 phone
HTC releases more images of upcoming Desire 8 phone
Already teased multiple times by the company, HTC has released more photos of its upcoming Desire 8 phone. The mid-range device is expected ...... 21 Feb 2014 23:26
Jolla Sailfish OS exits beta, almost ready for installation on Android devices
Jolla Sailfish OS exits beta, almost ready for installation on Android devices
Finnish smartphone startup Jolla has announced today that their Sailfish OS has exited beta and is almost ready for installation on Android ...... 21 Feb 2014 23:04
Report: Google building app for connecting to hotspot Wi-Fi networks automatically
Report: Google building app for connecting to hotspot Wi-Fi networks automatically
According to sources, Google is building an app that would help you automatically connect to wireless hotspots such as those offered by Starbucks. ...... 20 Feb 2014 21:29
Carrier KPN signs deal with encrypted communications provider Silent Circle for encrypted calls, texts
Carrier KPN signs deal with encrypted communications provider Silent Circle for encrypted calls, texts
The large European carrier KPN has struck a deal with Silent Circle which will bring encrypted phone calls and text messages to customers in ...... 20 Feb 2014 21:07
Google I/O conference dates set
Google I/O conference dates set
Google will be holding its annual I/O conference a little bit later this year. The company will host the event on June 25th-26th in San Francisco, ...... 20 Feb 2014 13:32
Samsung's updated Galaxy Gear smartwatches coming next week
Samsung's updated Galaxy Gear smartwatches coming next week
Samsung will unveil two new versions of their failed Galaxy Gear smartwatch at the Mobile World Congress event in Spain next week. Most interestingly, ...... 19 Feb 2014 14:01
Ouch: Only 4 percent of devs plan to release their next game for Wii U
Ouch: Only 4 percent of devs plan to release their next game for Wii U
Organizers of the annual 'Game Developers Conference' have released the "state of the industry report," surveying devs and publishing upcoming ...... 19 Feb 2014 12:59
Nokia teases its 'X' Android phone
Nokia teases its 'X' Android phone
Nokia has continued to tease its upcoming Android-powered smartphone, the Nokia X (codename Normandy). The teaser images do little but tease ...... 19 Feb 2014 12:42
New HTC flagship coming March 25th
New HTC flagship coming March 25th
HTC has sent out invites for a media event on March 25th where they will unveil their next flagship smartphone. The announcement will be ...... 19 Feb 2014 12:29
Microsoft giving away up to 8GB free OneDrive cloud storage
Microsoft giving away up to 8GB free OneDrive cloud storage
Microsoft, in an effort to bring some recognition to its newly renamed OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) cloud storage solution, is offering free ...... 19 Feb 2014 12:07
Swipe keyboard coming with Windows Phone 8.1
Swipe keyboard coming with Windows Phone 8.1
Thanks to a new report, we have video proof that Microsoft's upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 software will bring a swipe keyboard to the platform. ...... 18 Feb 2014 22:30
HTC will support U.S. flagship models with OS updates for at least two years
HTC will support U.S. flagship models with OS updates for at least two years
HTC, during a Reddit AMA, has said they are focusing on Android updates, after a notably rough past of slow updates. The company has made ...... 15 Feb 2014 13:48
Android SDK updated, tons of Chromecast apps expected soon
Android SDK updated, tons of Chromecast apps expected soon
Google has updated their Play Services SDK this week, meaning tons of Chromecast apps should be on the way. The SDK has added support for ...... 15 Feb 2014 12:16
Rakuten acquires VoIP, messaging company Viber for $900 million
Rakuten acquires VoIP, messaging company Viber for $900 million
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has announced it is acquiring the popular VoIP, messaging company Viber for $900 million. Rakuten, which ...... 15 Feb 2014 9:18
Gartner: Smartphones finally outsell feature phones on annual basis
Gartner: Smartphones finally outsell feature phones on annual basis
It was a long time coming but according to Gartner, smartphones having finally outsold feature phones on an annual basis. The research firm ...... 13 Feb 2014 16:59
Foxconn working with Google on robots
Foxconn working with Google on robots
Foxconn, one of the largest manufacturers on the planet, has been secretly working with Google on their robotics dreams, says sources. The ...... 12 Feb 2014 19:43
Analyst: Microsoft to make nearly $2 billion next year from Android licensing deals
Analyst: Microsoft to make nearly $2 billion next year from Android licensing deals
According to a research note from Nomura, Microsoft is making up to $2 billion from its Android licensing agreements, significantly more than ...... 11 Feb 2014 21:00
WSJ: Nokia's Android phone is coming this month for emerging markets
WSJ: Nokia's Android phone is coming this month for emerging markets
According to the WSJ, Nokia will release its oft-rumored Android smartphone this month, just as the company's handset division closes on being ...... 10 Feb 2014 20:24
As promised, developer removes 'Flappy Bird' from app stores
As promised, developer removes 'Flappy Bird' from app stores
As promised, Dong Nguyen, the developer of Flappy Bird, has now removed the game from the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store. The developer ...... 9 Feb 2014 15:38
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Google was never really committed to Motorola
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Google was never really committed to Motorola
In a new interview for the WSJ, Apple CEO Tim Cook gave his thoughts on Google's latest decision to sell Motorola's handset business to Lenovo ...... 8 Feb 2014 20:33
Following massive success of game, 'Flappy Bird' developer calls it quits and will shut it down
Following massive success of game, 'Flappy Bird' developer calls it quits and will shut it down
Dong Nguyen, the developer behind the frustrating blockbuster game Flappy Bird, has said he will remove the game tomorrow despite its massive success. ...... 8 Feb 2014 19:08
Review: The Pebble Steel is a fantastic smartwatch, but will it hold up in the future?
Review: The Pebble Steel is a fantastic smartwatch, but will it hold up in the future?
Pebble, the Kickstarter record holding company for top funding took to CES earlier this year to announce they were coming back for round two ...... 7 Feb 2014 22:26
California may mandate 'Kill Switch' on smartphones, tablets from 2015
California may mandate 'Kill Switch' on smartphones, tablets from 2015
California lawmakers will propose mandating that all smartphones and tablets sold in the state from next year come equipped with a 'Kill Switch' ...... 7 Feb 2014 13:42
Amazon acquires gaming studio Double Helix Games
Amazon acquires gaming studio Double Helix Games
Amazon has gone a bit out of their niche and acquired gaming studio Double Helix Games. The deal was for both talent and for the company's ...... 6 Feb 2014 20:26
Apple removes last Bitcoin wallet app from store
Apple removes last Bitcoin wallet app from store
Apple has removed the last fully-functioning Bitcoin wallet app from its app store, blocking iOS device users from popular apps available on Android. ...... 6 Feb 2014 3:11
comScore: Apple leads the way with 41.8 percent smartphone market share in U.S. followed by Samsung at 26.1 percent
comScore: Apple leads the way with 41.8 percent smartphone market share in U.S. followed by Samsung at 26.1 percent
Apple kept its crown as the top smartphone maker in the U.S., taking 41.8 percent for the quarter ended December 31st, 2013 says research firm comScore. ...... 5 Feb 2014 19:13
Only two-thirds of Android devices have Google services installed
Only two-thirds of Android devices have Google services installed
A new and interesting report from ABI Research should have Google on watch as Android continues to dominate global smartphone sales. The ...... 4 Feb 2014 21:04
Geeksphone reveals details for its 'Revolution' Android, Firefox OS dual-boot phone
Geeksphone reveals details for its 'Revolution' Android, Firefox OS dual-boot phone
Geeksphone, the Spanish startup trying to disrupt the smartphone world, has revealed specs and images for its upcoming Revolution handset that ...... 4 Feb 2014 19:58
Sony ends future software upgrades for most of its old Xperia smartphones
Sony ends future software upgrades for most of its old Xperia smartphones
Sony Mobile has confirmed today that many of its older Xperia smartphones will no longer be receiving future upgrades, and will stay with their ...... 4 Feb 2014 18:38
Samsung's Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 reaching the U.S. on February 13th priced at $850
Samsung's Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 reaching the U.S. on February 13th priced at $850
Samsung's large 12.2-inch Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 finally has a U.S. release date and price. On the specs side, the tablet runs on Android 4.4, ...... 3 Feb 2014 23:46
Chromecast SDK opened up to developers
Chromecast SDK opened up to developers
Google has announced that it has opened up the Google Cast Software Development Kit (SDK) for developers, allowing them to build Chromecast ...... 3 Feb 2014 23:10
Google: Nexus 5 has been a big seller
Google: Nexus 5 has been a big seller
Speaking after the company's quarterly earnings report, Google CFO Patrick Pichette called the Nexus 5 a "very strong" performer for the company. ...... 1 Feb 2014 9:44
Canalys: Android on 79 percent of nearly 1 billion smartphones shipped in 2013
Canalys: Android on 79 percent of nearly 1 billion smartphones shipped in 2013
While other firms reported that smartphone shipments broke 1 billion in 2013, Canalys believes the world got very close but did not hit the milestone. ...... 31 Jan 2014 17:33
Samsung officially unveils cheaper Galaxy Note Neo phablets
Samsung officially unveils cheaper Galaxy Note Neo phablets
Samsung has launched their Galaxy Note 3 Neo phablet today, a cheaper model of the popular Note smartphone. The Note Neo 3 (which comes in ...... 31 Jan 2014 17:05
Lenovo acquires Motorola Mobility from Google for $2.91 billion
Lenovo acquires Motorola Mobility from Google for $2.91 billion
In easily the biggest tech news of the day, Lenovo has agreed to acquire the Motorola Mobility smartphone business purchased by Google in 2011. ...... 29 Jan 2014 20:22
Rockstar releases GTA: San Andreas for Windows Phone, month after rival operating systems
Rockstar releases GTA: San Andreas for Windows Phone, month after rival operating systems
Just a month after the game was released for iOS and Android, Rockstar Games has released their GTA: San Andreas for the Windows Phone platform. ...... 28 Jan 2014 23:08
Report: Nintendo to make minigames for mobile devices
Report: Nintendo to make minigames for mobile devices
The Japanese business daily Nikkei has reported that Nintendo will create smartphone-based minigames for its more popular titles. Following ...... 28 Jan 2014 19:43
Rumor: Google to drop Nexus devices, stick with Play Edition phones
Rumor: Google to drop Nexus devices, stick with Play Edition phones
According to blogger Eldar Murtazin, Google is preparing to drop their popular Nexus line starting next year. Murtazin, who has leaked some ...... 27 Jan 2014 20:38
Google, Samsung reach 10-year cross-licensing patent deal
Google, Samsung reach 10-year cross-licensing patent deal
Samsung and Google have reached a broad ranging deal that will entitle both companies to cross-license each other's patents. The deal will ...... 27 Jan 2014 18:38
Tizen isn't dead yet: Samsung sends out invites for event next month
Tizen isn't dead yet: Samsung sends out invites for event next month
Tizen, the oft-delayed operating system backed mainly by Samsung, may not be dead just yet. Samsung has sent out invites for a dedicated ...... 25 Jan 2014 19:37
Sony teases slimmest PlayStation device headed to UK this month
Sony teases "slimmest" PlayStation device headed to UK this month
Sony has sent out an invite for a UK press event in which the company will unveil the "slimmest" PlayStation device for the region. Engadget ...... 24 Jan 2014 20:27
Qualcomm acquires iPAQ, Palm, Bitfone patents from HP
Qualcomm acquires iPAQ, Palm, Bitfone patents from HP
Massive mobile processor maker Qualcomm has acquired a portfolio of patents that has been jumping around for years including those once owned ...... 23 Jan 2014 23:12
Rockstar Consortium drops longstanding patent suit against Chinese giant Huawei
Rockstar Consortium drops longstanding patent suit against Chinese giant Huawei
The Rockstar Consortium, which is an alliance between Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Ericsson, and Sony, has dropped their longstanding patent ...... 23 Jan 2014 17:40
WSJ: Apple will release two larger screened iPhones this year
WSJ: Apple will release two larger screened iPhones this year
According to the WSJ, Apple will finally be releasing iPhones with screens that can compete with Android and Windows Phone. The paper says ...... 23 Jan 2014 13:19
Jolla's Sailfish OS ported to Google Nexus 4
Jolla's Sailfish OS ported to Google Nexus 4
Developers have managed to port the open-source Jolla Sailfish operating system to the Google Nexus 4 hardware. You'll be able to flash Sailfish ...... 22 Jan 2014 21:27
BlackBerry secures Pentagon order
BlackBerry secures Pentagon order
BlackBerry shares have jumped 10 percent today and are now up 82 percent in the last two months, following more good news from the struggling ...... 21 Jan 2014 19:53
LG G Flex headed to 20 European markets in coming months
LG G Flex headed to 20 European markets in coming months
LG has announced that the LG G Flex will be headed to 20 European markets in the coming weeks and months. U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Sweden ...... 21 Jan 2014 17:37
Beats Music streaming service now live
Beats Music streaming service now live
Beats Music is now available in the U.S. on iPhone, Windows Mobile, Android, PC and Mac. The headphone company, run by music industry exec ...... 21 Jan 2014 17:01
Leaked: The Sony Xperia Z2
Leaked: The Sony Xperia Z2
It appears that most of the specs for the upcoming Sony Xperia Z2 flagship have now been leaked. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm ...... 20 Jan 2014 21:07
HP to prominently sell PCs with Windows 7, with the OS 'back by popular demand'
HP to prominently sell PCs with Windows 7, with the OS 'back by popular demand'
HP, the world's second largest PC maker, has begun emailing customers that "Windows 7 is back" as an option for those looking to buy new PCs. ...... 20 Jan 2014 9:15
Intel's Bay Trail tablet chip available on Android devices starting in the Q2
Intel's Bay Trail tablet chip available on Android devices starting in the Q2
According to CEO Brian Krzanich, Intel's quad-core Bay Trail processors will reach Android tablets starting in the Q2. "Most of the Bay Trail ...... 20 Jan 2014 8:10
Cisco: Java exploits behind 90 percent of security attacks
Cisco: Java exploits behind 90 percent of security attacks
Cisco, in their 2014 Annual Security Report, blames Java for being far and away the leading cause of security exploits. In fact, "Java represented ...... 20 Jan 2014 7:56
LG's curved G Flex to reach Sprint at the end of the month
LG's curved G Flex to reach Sprint at the end of the month
Sprint has announced that LG's curved G Flex smartphone will reach the carrier on January 31st with a $299.99 price tag on contract. LG said ...... 18 Jan 2014 23:19
iOS finally gets Google Play Movies and TV
iOS finally gets Google Play Movies and TV
Google has finally made their Google Play Movies and TV store available on iOS. The move follows earlier launches of Google Play Books and ...... 18 Jan 2014 19:49
NTT DoCoMo drops plans to release a Tizen device
NTT DoCoMo drops plans to release a Tizen device
Japan's largest carrier NTT DoCoMo, has dropped plans to release a smartphone running on the Tizen operating system. DoCoMo says the stagnant ...... 18 Jan 2014 19:08
China developing its own operating system for PCs, mobile devices, set-tops
China developing its own operating system for PCs, mobile devices, set-tops
The government-backed Chinese Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with Shanghai Liantong Network Communications Technology, are developing their ...... 18 Jan 2014 17:56
Meet the Blackphone: A privacy heavy high-end Android device
Meet the Blackphone: A privacy heavy high-end Android device
Silent Circle, the encrypted email service provider, and Geeksphone, the small Spanish smartphone startup best known for its early Firefox OS ...... 15 Jan 2014 17:14
HP returns to the mobile market with two tablets
HP returns to the mobile market with two tablets
HP has announced today that it has returned to the smartphone/tablet market after a two year hiatus, building two "voice-enabled" tablets that ...... 15 Jan 2014 16:19
Motorola Moto G gets Google Play Edition
Motorola Moto G gets Google Play Edition
Even though the device was practically stock Android to begin with, Google is now selling a Google Play Edition version of the Moto G. The ...... 15 Jan 2014 12:17
UK's Channel 4 pulls full-length videos from YouTube
UK's Channel 4 pulls full-length videos from YouTube
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has decided to pull its full length programming from YouTube, directing users to its own 4oD catch-up services instead. ...... 13 Jan 2014 19:04
Nokia Android prototype leaks in photo
Nokia Android prototype leaks in photo
A photo allegedly showing another view of the prototype Nokia smartphone running Android has surfaced. It emerged late last year that Nokia ...... 13 Jan 2014 7:16
Beats Music streaming service launching January 21st
Beats Music streaming service launching January 21st
Beats Music, the streaming service run by Beats Electronics, will launch on January 21st. The headphone company, run by music industry exec ...... 12 Jan 2014 13:18
Samsung responds to smartphone security flaw claims
Samsung responds to smartphone security flaw claims
Samsung has responded to a previous report that some of its smartphones are affected by serious security vulnerabilities. The initial report ...... 12 Jan 2014 13:17
Jelly Bean reaches nearly 60 percent of Android market share
Jelly Bean reaches nearly 60 percent of Android market share
As they do every month, Google has released the latest market share figures for every version of Android. Android Jelly Bean, which encompasses ...... 12 Jan 2014 11:58
HP to release cheap Android phone this month
HP to release cheap Android phone this month
According to 9to5G, HP is preparing to release a cheap Android smartphone aimed at the emerging markets, possibly as soon as next week. Expected ...... 11 Jan 2014 10:56
Don't expect Tizen phones to reach U.S. shores in the near future
Don't expect Tizen phones to reach U.S. shores in the near future
According to a Samsung executive, the company's first smartphones running on the Tizen operating system will not reach the U.S. market. Ryan ...... 11 Jan 2014 10:47
Snapchat finally apologizes for massive phone number leak
Snapchat finally apologizes for massive phone number leak
Following the major security breach last month that allowed hackers to collect the usernames and phone numbers of 4.6 million users, Snapchat ...... 9 Jan 2014 21:32
CES 2014: WWE announces its own streaming network with full access to shows, live PPV
CES 2014: WWE announces its own streaming network with full access to shows, live PPV
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has announced a new streaming TV app, ushering a new generation for the company that will not tie it ...... 9 Jan 2014 19:59
CES 2014: Vizio unveils $1,000 4K 50-inch LED TV
CES 2014: Vizio unveils $1,000 4K 50-inch LED TV
Vizio has unveiled its first P-Series Ultra HD TVs, starting at just $1,000 for a 50-inch LED-backlit set. Vizio has unveiled its beautiful ...... 8 Jan 2014 5:22
Gartner: 1 Billion Android sales in 2014
Gartner: 1 Billion Android sales in 2014
According to a forecast from research group Gartner, more than one billion devices running Android will be sold in 2014. It is predicting ...... 7 Jan 2014 9:40
Android heads to Audi, Honda, GM and Hyundai vehicles through new alliance
Android heads to Audi, Honda, GM and Hyundai vehicles through new alliance
Google's Android operating system will be integrated with vehicles made by Audi, Honda, GM and Hyunda through the new Open Automotive Alliance (OAA). ...... 7 Jan 2014 5:13
CES 2014: Intel confirms 'Dual OS' platform for booting Android and Windows on same PC
CES 2014: Intel confirms 'Dual OS' platform for booting Android and Windows on same PC
Rumored as "PC Plus" over the last month, Intel has confirmed the "Dual OS" platform, meaning there will be computers that will be able to easily ...... 7 Jan 2014 0:19
CES 2014: Samsung reveals Galaxy TabPro, NotePro tablets including 12.2-inch model
CES 2014: Samsung reveals Galaxy TabPro, NotePro tablets including 12.2-inch model
Samsung took to the CES stage today to unveil their best tablets to date, the new Galaxy TabPro and NotePro, in exciting sizes including a large ...... 6 Jan 2014 22:04
CES 2014: Nvidia unveils 192-core Tegra K1 'super chip'
CES 2014: Nvidia unveils 192-core Tegra K1 'super chip'
Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang took to the stage this morning to unveil the company's new "super chip," the Tegra K1 and its 192 CUDA cores. A ...... 6 Jan 2014 21:41
CES 2014: LG has major plans to revive webOS
CES 2014: LG has major plans to revive webOS
Nearly five years after Palm unveiled the intuitive and smooth operating system on its smartphones, LG used CES to reveal its plans for webOS. ...... 6 Jan 2014 21:18
Samsung shows off Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung shows off Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung has shown off the sequel to their Galaxy Camera Android-based digital camera, the Galaxy Camera 2. The new device has improved specs ...... 3 Jan 2014 18:27
Indian smartphone maker reveals device with octa-core processor
Indian smartphone maker reveals device with octa-core processor
Indian smartphone maker Intex has unveiled its Aqua Octa device, powered by MediaTek's latest octa-core chip. The Aqua runs on a MediaTek ...... 3 Jan 2014 13:27
Sony to try out Windows Phone in 2014?
Sony to try out Windows Phone in 2014?
According to a new report, Sony may be considering releasing a Windows Phone this year. Sony currently builds high-end Android devices under ...... 3 Jan 2014 11:42
Nokia Lumia 920 jailbroken?
Nokia Lumia 920 jailbroken?
Chinese security firm Silenstd has posted proof that the Nokia Lumia 920 has been jailbroken. Silenstd posted a video sent to them from a ...... 30 Dec 2013 21:55
Infographic: HTC explains why your Android updates take so long
Infographic: HTC explains why your Android updates take so long
HTC has released a long and thorough infographic explaining the update process for your Android devices and why they usually take a really, really long time. ...... 29 Dec 2013 21:37
Nokia: Here are our thirteen favorite Windows Phone apps for this year
Nokia: Here are our thirteen favorite Windows Phone apps for this year
Nokia has posted their thirteen favorite Windows Phone apps for 2013. As posted by the top Windows Phone maker (with little surprises): ...... 29 Dec 2013 17:32
Wuaki.tv hits 1 million subscribers after surge in the UK
Wuaki.tv hits 1 million subscribers after surge in the UK
Rakuten's Wuaki.tv on-demand movie and TV streaming service has reached one million subscribers, thanks to a surge in UK users since its launch ...... 29 Dec 2013 16:54
Nokia removes HERE Maps app from iOS App Store due to incompatibility with iOS 7
Nokia removes HERE Maps app from iOS App Store due to incompatibility with iOS 7
Nokia has pulled their HERE Maps application from the iOS App Store citing compatibility issues with iOS 7. The company released the app ...... 28 Dec 2013 23:01
Watch out Microsoft, PC makers are planning a rebellion against Windows with new 'PC Plus' machines
Watch out Microsoft, PC makers are planning a rebellion against Windows with new 'PC Plus' machines
According to Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies, multiple PC makers will stage a "rebellion" against Windows at the upcoming CES event, following ...... 28 Dec 2013 21:18
Nvidia Tegra Note 7 gets serious updates
Nvidia Tegra Note 7 gets serious updates
Although demand has been relatively low since launch, Nvidia has rolled out some notable updates for its Tegra Note 7. The tablet is now ...... 28 Dec 2013 19:48
Watching porn? You're probably on a smartphone then
Watching porn? You're probably on a smartphone then
According to online porn aggregator/indexer PornHub, the majority of U.S. visitors to the site are now from mobile devices, surpassing desktop ...... 26 Dec 2013 21:38
Here is the Nokia-made Android device that never was
Here is the Nokia-made Android device that never was
Although it was never confirmed by Nokia, it has become clear that the company had begun working on an Android smartphone before it was purchased ...... 25 Dec 2013 14:46
Report: HP to launch new, cheap phablets
Report: HP to launch new, cheap phablets
Multiple reports are claiming that HP is looking to get back into the the smartphone business, aiming new devices at emerging markets. Supposedly ...... 25 Dec 2013 13:39
Comparing the two best mid-sized tablets: The Apple iPad Mini with Retina vs. The LG G Pad 8.3
Comparing the two best mid-sized tablets: The Apple iPad Mini with Retina vs. The LG G Pad 8.3
Somewhat quietly, both Apple and LG released the best 8-inch tablets on the market over the last couple of months. With a larger display ...... 23 Dec 2013 20:03
Google Play Books loses ability to upload PDFs, two weeks after getting feature
Google Play Books loses ability to upload PDFs, two weeks after getting feature
Earlier this month we reported that Google Play Books had been updated to allow for native uploading from your mobile device. Users with ...... 23 Dec 2013 13:12
Hulu Plus surpasses 5 million subscribers, revenue reaches $1 billion
Hulu Plus surpasses 5 million subscribers, revenue reaches $1 billion
New Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins revealed some impressive figures for the streaming service for the end of 2013. In terms of revenue, Hopkins says ...... 23 Dec 2013 12:35
BLU reveals 5-inch 1080p, 13MP smartphone unlocked for $349
BLU reveals 5-inch 1080p, 13MP smartphone unlocked for $349
BLU Products, the company aiming to control the extremely low-end market in Latin America and elsewhere, has unveiled its Life Pure smartphone, ...... 23 Dec 2013 12:27
Gresso unveils titanium Android phones, starting at $1800
Gresso unveils titanium Android phones, starting at $1800
Luxury phone maker Gresso has unveiled a line of titanium Android smartphones, starting at the ridiculous price of $1800. The base limited ...... 23 Dec 2013 12:12
Nokia wins its injunction against HTC in Germany
Nokia wins its injunction against HTC in Germany
Nokia has won an injunction against struggling smartphone maker HTC over patent infringement, a potentially devastating decision for HTC. ...... 23 Dec 2013 10:13
CyanogenMod hits new milestone, 10 million downloads
CyanogenMod hits new milestone, 10 million downloads
The team over at CyanogenMod are having a good week, as the operating system has seen a new milestone, 10 million downloads. Earlier in the ...... 22 Dec 2013 19:44
Google Play Music for iOS updated with features to match Android version
Google Play Music for iOS updated with features to match Android version
Google has updated its iPhone version of Google Play Music, adding some features that will put the app closer to par with its Android sibling. ...... 22 Dec 2013 19:05
Music discovery startup ExFM shutting down
Music discovery startup ExFM shutting down
Four years after launching, music discovery startup ExFM will be shutting down on January 15th, including their iOS and Android apps. Only ...... 22 Dec 2013 17:42
It's finally here: Samsung to unveil first Tizen OS smartphone at next year's MWC
It's finally here: Samsung to unveil first Tizen OS smartphone at next year's MWC
According to new reports, Samsung will finally unveil its first commercial Tizen OS devices at February's Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. ...... 21 Dec 2013 13:34
Samsung unveils Android gamepad optimized for their Galaxy line
Samsung unveils Android gamepad optimized for their Galaxy line
Samsung has made their first entry into the mobile device gamepad market, launching the "Smartphone GamePad" for Android devices running versions ...... 17 Dec 2013 23:05
Google gets even deeper into the robot business with acquisition of Boston Dynamics
Google gets even deeper into the robot business with acquisition of Boston Dynamics
Google has confirmed its acquisition of robotics engineering maker Boston Dynamics, a company that has designed mobile research robots for the Pentagon. ...... 15 Dec 2013 13:09
Samsung merges its wireless and digital imaging divisions
Samsung merges its wireless and digital imaging divisions
Samsung announced earlier this week that it has merged its mobile devices/wireless and digital imaging divisions. The move should lead the ...... 14 Dec 2013 22:54
Google launches 'Google Tips' help pages for current consumer product lineup
Google launches 'Google Tips' help pages for current consumer product lineup
Google has launched a new help site called Google Tips, providing customers with guidelines and tips on how to use their consumer products. ...... 14 Dec 2013 21:53
The next hit is here: Angry Birds Go available now for iOS and Android
The next hit is here: Angry Birds Go available now for iOS and Android
Rovio has officially released their latest blockbuster, the Mario Kart-inspired "Angry Birds Go" racing game. The game includes the same ...... 11 Dec 2013 19:06
LG G Pad 8.3 gets a Google Play Edition
LG G Pad 8.3 gets a Google Play Edition
Google has taken this week to add a substantial new lineup to its Google Play hardware store, including most recently the Sony Xperia Z Ultra ...... 11 Dec 2013 18:45
Mad Catz's Android console Mojo now available
Mad Catz's Android console "Mojo" now available
Gaming accessory maker Mad Catz has launched their entry to the Android game console market, the "Mojo" box. The Mojo is available for sale ...... 11 Dec 2013 18:29
Google Play edition of Sony Xperia Z Ultra now available
Google Play edition of Sony Xperia Z Ultra now available
Sony's highly rated Xperia Z Ultra smartphone has finally gotten its own Google Play edition and stock Android. Available to U.S. buyers, ...... 11 Dec 2013 14:53
Google Play Books app updated to allow for native uploading from mobile devices
Google Play Books app updated to allow for native uploading from mobile devices
Google Play Books has just updated to version 3.1.17, bringing with it a major feature fans have been asking for for over a year; native uploading ...... 11 Dec 2013 12:55
Spotify to offer free service for iOS, Android devices
Spotify to offer free service for iOS, Android devices
As has been rumored for the last few weeks, Spotify has expanded their free desktop streaming service to mobile, at least if you own an iOS ...... 11 Dec 2013 10:38
Oppo N1 with rotating camera and CyanogenMod now on sale
Oppo N1 with rotating camera and CyanogenMod now on sale
Oppo's N1 device is now on sale, in limited quantities. The company, known for its quality receivers and Blu-ray/DVD players, recently introduced ...... 10 Dec 2013 22:34
Google releases Android 4.4.2 update to replace unstable 4.4.1
Google releases Android 4.4.2 update to replace unstable 4.4.1
Just two days after most Nexus users started getting OTA push updates for the new Android 4.4.1 KitKat update, Google has replaced it with Android 4.4.2. ...... 10 Dec 2013 21:14
Time Warner Cable open to adding Netflix to set-tops
Time Warner Cable "open" to adding Netflix to set-tops
Time Warner Cable's incoming CEO Rob Marcus has said the company is "certainly open" to offering popular streaming service Netflix via its cable ...... 10 Dec 2013 20:26
China Mobile to start iPhone pre-orders this week
China Mobile to start iPhone pre-orders this week
According to their website, China Mobile will begin taking pre-orders for the iPhone starting on Thursday. The carrier's advertisement comes ...... 9 Dec 2013 20:28
CyanogenMod now uses encrypted text messaging, by default
CyanogenMod now uses encrypted text messaging, by default
Android-based operating system maker Cyanogen LLC has added another great feature to their CyanogenMod software; encrypted text messaging by default. ...... 9 Dec 2013 19:43
LG Optimus F3Q with full physical keyboard coming to T-Mobile?
LG Optimus F3Q with full physical keyboard coming to T-Mobile?
It seems smartphones with full physical keyboards may not be dead after all. @Evleaks has posted images of the LG Optimus F3Q, which he says ...... 8 Dec 2013 11:58
Report: Google to release 'Nexus TV' Android set-top box next year
Report: Google to release 'Nexus TV' Android set-top box next year
After the failure that was Google TV and the success that is the Google Chromecast, a new report claims that Google is preparing an Android ...... 7 Dec 2013 21:46
Moto X Android 4.4 rollout continues with U.S. Cellular
Moto X Android 4.4 rollout continues with U.S. Cellular
The Motorola Moto X continues to see its Android 4.4 KitKat rollout. U.S. Cellular subscribers are starting to get the OTA update, following ...... 6 Dec 2013 17:01
Xbox Music matching service powered by Sony's Gracenote
Xbox Music matching service powered by Sony's Gracenote
It's a rare sight whenever you see rivals Sony and Microsoft working together, but the giants are working together at least for one service, ...... 6 Dec 2013 16:31
Apple remains top smartphone maker in the U.S. with 40.6 percent share
Apple remains top smartphone maker in the U.S. with 40.6 percent share
Apple continued its U.S. dominance for the quarter ended October, with 40.6 percent share for its market leading iPhone. Samsung took second ...... 6 Dec 2013 13:44
Twitter and T-Mobile team up, will provide pre-installed widget on home screens next year
Twitter and T-Mobile team up, will provide pre-installed widget on home screens next year
Twitter and T-Mobile parent Deutsche Telekom have entered a strategic partnership today "to create a unique experience" for Telekom devices ...... 6 Dec 2013 13:05
Popular Android flashlight app was secretly sending information about you to advertisers
Popular Android flashlight app was secretly sending information about you to advertisers
One of the most popular apps in the Google Play Store, "Brightest Flashlight," which has been downloaded over 50 million times and reviewed ...... 6 Dec 2013 10:31
China Mobile, Apple finally sign deal to bring iPhone to world's biggest carrier
China Mobile, Apple finally sign deal to bring iPhone to world's biggest carrier
According to the WSJ, China Mobile has signed their long-awaited iPhone deal with Apple, bringing the popular device to the world's largest carrier. ...... 4 Dec 2013 22:09
Hands-On Review: Does the Motorola Moto G give you your money's worth for $179?
Hands-On Review: Does the Motorola Moto G give you your money's worth for $179?
In November, Motorola Mobility took the wrapping off its Moto G device, an entry-level smartphone that the company hopes will help it dominate ...... 4 Dec 2013 1:15
Kantar: Windows Phone gaining traction, most notably in Italy
Kantar: Windows Phone gaining traction, most notably in Italy
According to the latest Kantar figures for the quarter ended October 31st, Windows Phone has been gaining traction around the globe, most notably in Italy. ...... 2 Dec 2013 22:11
iPhone 5S outselling 5C in UK by 3-to-1 margin
iPhone 5S outselling 5C in UK by 3-to-1 margin
According to a new report out of the UK, the new iPhone 5S is killing its brother, the cheaper plastic iPhone 5C, by a 3-to-1 sales margin. ...... 2 Dec 2013 21:54
LG G2 to get Android 4.4 update before April
LG G2 to get Android 4.4 update before April
LG's flagship will see the Android 4.4 KitKat update before end of March. The Canadian division of the company confirmed the update for the ...... 1 Dec 2013 13:03
Upcoming ZTE smartwatch to feature micro SIM slot and standalone calling?
Upcoming ZTE smartwatch to feature micro SIM slot and standalone calling?
Chinese giant ZTE confirmed earlier this week that the company is working on a smartwatch. Lu Qianhao, the company's head of handset marketing ...... 1 Dec 2013 12:11
Moto G now available for pre-order on Amazon, as well
Moto G now available for pre-order on Amazon, as well
Earlier this week we reported that Motorola had put the Moto G smartphone up for pre-order direct through their own store with a December 2nd ship date. ...... 29 Nov 2013 22:43
Amazon sells Pebble smartwatch for $150, sells out quickly
Amazon sells Pebble smartwatch for $150, sells out quickly
Amazon users in the U.S. were able to buy the Pebble smartwatch today for Black Friday, but the device quickly sold out. Selling, on sale ...... 29 Nov 2013 21:15
Kim Dotcom's MEGA cloud storage service now with native iOS app
Kim Dotcom's MEGA cloud storage service now with native iOS app
Kim Dotcom's cloud storage service Mega has made its way to iOS 7, five months after launching on Android. The app allows users to manage ...... 28 Nov 2013 12:36
Mandatory PlayStation 4 system 1.51 patch now available in Europe
Mandatory PlayStation 4 system 1.51 patch now available in Europe
The latest mandatory PlayStation 4 system 1.51 patch is now available in Europe. Released in North America earlier in the week, the 300MB+ ...... 28 Nov 2013 12:07
CyanogenMod Installer app taken down from the Google Play Store
CyanogenMod Installer app taken down from the Google Play Store
Cyanogen Inc. has confirmed that their CyanogenMod Installer application, which we reviewed here, has been removed from the Google Play Store. ...... 28 Nov 2013 9:02
Low-cost but powerful Moto G reaches the U.S. much earlier than expected
Low-cost but powerful Moto G reaches the U.S. much earlier than expected
Motorola Mobility has made the new Moto G available in the U.S. a lot earlier than expected, with pre-orders now being taken directly at Motorola.com. ...... 26 Nov 2013 21:35
Samsung shows off mid-range Galaxy Grand 2 smartphone
Samsung shows off mid-range Galaxy Grand 2 smartphone
Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy Grand 2, another phablet to round out their line of Galaxy smartphones. The Grand 2 features ...... 25 Nov 2013 20:19
Moto X Android 4.4 update now rolling out to T-Mobile, AT&T
Moto X Android 4.4 update now rolling out to T-Mobile, AT&T
Last week, the Android 4.4 update began rolling out for the Moto X, as long as you were a Verizon customer. As of today, the new operating ...... 24 Nov 2013 10:21
Chromebook users can now use 'OK Google' voice activation
Chromebook users can now use 'OK Google' voice activation
All Google Chromebook users will soon be able to use voice activation like their Android 4.4 counterparts. The new update will give Chromebook ...... 24 Nov 2013 10:05
Google adds Middle-Earth maps to Chrome for 'Hobbit' fans
Google adds Middle-Earth maps to Chrome for 'Hobbit' fans
Fans of J.R.R Tolkien, rejoice, Google has created a new Chrome 'experiment' for Middle-Earth, building large detailed interactive maps as "a ...... 24 Nov 2013 8:38
HBO Go now available through Google Chromecast
HBO Go now available through Google Chromecast
Game of Thrones fans received some great news this week as HBO announced that their popular HBO Go platform is now available through Google's ...... 22 Nov 2013 20:18
Will Microsoft ride in as white knight to save Winamp from its imminent demise?
Will Microsoft ride in as white knight to save Winamp from its imminent demise?
Yesterday we reported that popular media player Winamp was being shutdown by its owner AOL at the end of December. The outpour of support ...... 21 Nov 2013 21:26
Windows Phone finally gets Instagram, but you can't take pictures
Windows Phone finally gets Instagram, but you can't take pictures
Years after it made its introduction on iOS and Android, Windows Phone has finally gotten an official Instagram app. Reads the blog post: ...... 20 Nov 2013 14:48
Amazon selling Verizon Moto X for $0.01
Amazon selling Verizon Moto X for $0.01
Amazon has dropped the price of the Verizon model of the Motorola Moto X, selling the standard black and white case units for just one cent ...... 20 Nov 2013 12:23
Russian email giant Mail.ru makes new services available in the U.S.
Russian email giant Mail.ru makes new services available in the U.S.
Russian email giant Mail.ru has expanded to the U.S. with the new brand name, My.com, launching an email, IM and gaming service. myMail is ...... 20 Nov 2013 11:46
Comcast starts Xfinity TV Store allowing for movie downloads through your cable box
Comcast starts Xfinity TV Store allowing for movie downloads through your cable box
As leaked last month, Comcast has made their Xfinity TV Store available, selling movies and TV shows through user's cable boxes. Until now, ...... 20 Nov 2013 11:13
Android 4.4 KitKat makes its way to the Moto X
Android 4.4 KitKat makes its way to the Moto X
Motorola has announced today that the new Android 4.4 KitKat operating system is now available to Moto X owners, at least if you are on Verizon. ...... 19 Nov 2013 21:59
Ouya launches 16GB 'limited edition' model of the console
Ouya launches 16GB 'limited edition' model of the console
The Android-based gaming console maker Ouya has started taking pre-orders for a new 'limited edition' model of the box. Identical to its ...... 19 Nov 2013 21:02
Qualcomm's Toq smartwatch is here, priced at $350
Qualcomm's Toq smartwatch is here, priced at $350
Qualcomm has made their Toq smartwatch available, after announcing the wearable device in September. Toq devices go on sale directly from ...... 18 Nov 2013 23:31
Guide and Review: The new CyanogenMod Installer
Guide and Review: The new CyanogenMod Installer
In September, CyanogenMod, the popular custom Android developer became a real company, Cyanogen Inc., and raised $7 million in venture capital ...... 17 Nov 2013 10:55
Google aims to dominate low-end market with new Moto G, priced at $179 off-contract
Google aims to dominate low-end market with new Moto G, priced at $179 off-contract
Earlier this week, Google took the wrapping off its Moto G device, an entry-level smartphone that the company hopes will help it dominate the ...... 16 Nov 2013 14:27
Review: The latest Android flagship, the Google Nexus 5
Review: The latest Android flagship, the Google Nexus 5
At the end of October, Google officially unveiled the Nexus 5, the latest flagship device for the company that offers a pure Android experience ...... 13 Nov 2013 6:00
Android 4.4 KitKat roll-out to Nexus 7, Nexus 10 begins today
Android 4.4 KitKat roll-out to Nexus 7, Nexus 10 begins today
Owners of Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 Wi-Fi models can start to get the Android v4.4 KitKat update starting today, though mobile data models still have to wait. ...... 12 Nov 2013 23:54
IDC: Android claims 81 percent of smartphone market, Windows Phone growing
IDC: Android claims 81 percent of smartphone market, Windows Phone growing
According to IDC's new Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Android has surpassed 80 percent of the global smartphone market. A recent ...... 12 Nov 2013 23:40
Call of Duty app released for iOS, Android, WP8 and Windows 8
Call of Duty app released for iOS, Android, WP8 and Windows 8
A Call of Duty app for iOS, Android, WP8 and Windows 8 has been released following the launch of Call of Duty: Ghosts. The free app lets ...... 12 Nov 2013 21:28
Intel purchases Kno in effort to expand into interactive textbook market
Intel purchases Kno in effort to expand into interactive textbook market
Intel has acquired Kno, an education startup that provides apps for interactive versions of digitized textbooks. John Galvin, the GM of Intel ...... 11 Nov 2013 14:00
Oppo's N1 smartphone with CyanogenMod to launch next month
Oppo's N1 smartphone with CyanogenMod to launch next month
Chinese OEM Oppo has announced that their N1 smartphone, running CyanogenMod as its operating system, will see a global launch next month. ...... 11 Nov 2013 12:24
Amount of mobile malware strains for Android increasing quickly
Amount of mobile malware strains for Android increasing quickly
According to the latest F-Secure report, mobile malware threat families rose 26 percent quarter-over-quarter, to 259. The security firm says ...... 10 Nov 2013 17:12
LG G Flex hitting Korea next week for $900
LG G Flex hitting Korea next week for $900
LG's upcoming G Flex flexible display smartphone will be available in Korea starting next week. The company had previously announced the ...... 9 Nov 2013 19:50
Mozilla Firefox turns nine years old
Mozilla Firefox turns nine years old
This week, Mozilla's popular Firefox browser turned nine years old. The browser turned nine today, and the Firefox team says the browser ...... 9 Nov 2013 19:19
Nexus 5 launches on T-Mobile November 14, at retail on November 20
Nexus 5 launches on T-Mobile November 14, at retail on November 20
T-Mobile will begin offering the Nexus 5 smartphone to its customers online on November 14, and at its retail outlets from November 20. The ...... 9 Nov 2013 4:32
Nvidia promises Tegra 4i chip with built-in LTE modem for next year
Nvidia promises Tegra 4i chip with built-in LTE modem for next year
Nvidia confirmed that its Tegra 4 SoC has not fared particularly well, reporting that overall Tegra revenue fell 54 percent, year-over-year. ...... 8 Nov 2013 20:47
Google survey app pays Google Play credits to users
Google survey app pays Google Play credits to users
The Google Opinion Rewards app on Google Play will reward users for filling out periodic surveys with Google Play credits that can be used in the store. ...... 7 Nov 2013 18:59
Verizon won't support Nexus 7 on LTE until after KitKat update
Verizon won't support Nexus 7 on LTE until after KitKat update
Verizon has revealed that the Nexus 7 won't be supported on its LTE network until after it had gotten the Android KitKat update. The problem, ...... 7 Nov 2013 16:29
Verizon begins selling its own branded 7-inch tablet
Verizon begins selling its own branded 7-inch tablet
Verizon has launched its own branded tablet, following a few weeks of leaks and speculation. The Ellipsis 7 is based on Android and has low-end ...... 6 Nov 2013 22:05
Samsung analyst day: 560 PPI displays next year and 4K phones in two years
Samsung analyst day: 560 PPI displays next year and 4K phones in two years
Samsung completed their annual analyst day in South Korea today, and there was certainly some interesting news to be had. The company confirmed ...... 6 Nov 2013 18:19
Ouya now has 500 games available
Ouya now has 500 games available
Ouya has announced today that the console's games store now has over 500 games available. The Android-powered system now has 507 games, according ...... 6 Nov 2013 17:55
Canalys: Over 250 million smartphones shipped in Q3 2012
Canalys: Over 250 million smartphones shipped in Q3 2012
According to the latest figures from Canalys, smartphone shipments jumped 44 percent year-over-year, surpassing 250 million for the Q3 2013. ...... 5 Nov 2013 20:33
Google Nexus 5 now on 2 to 5 week backorder
Google Nexus 5 now on 2 to 5 week backorder
The unlocked Google Nexus 5 appears to continue to show strong demand (or dwindling supply). Google's recently unveiled flagship sold out ...... 4 Nov 2013 22:39
Intel to fabricate 64-bit ARM chips next year
Intel to fabricate 64-bit ARM chips next year
In a revelation that nobody expected, Intel will fabricate 64-bit chips based on ARM architecture next year for a client. Altera announced ...... 3 Nov 2013 16:53
Woz wishes Google and Apple were 'partners in the future'
Woz wishes Google and Apple were 'partners in the future'
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has said he wished Apple and Google were partners in the future to make devices smarter. In an interview with ...... 3 Nov 2013 15:59
Android 4.4 KitKat will ship with Google QuickOffice already pre-installed
Android 4.4 KitKat will ship with Google QuickOffice already pre-installed
Google has announced that Android 4.4 KitKat will ship with the company's own word processing suite, QuickOffice, already pre-installed. ...... 2 Nov 2013 22:27
Startup PLAiR shows off new Chromecast rival with much more app support, features
Startup PLAiR shows off new Chromecast rival with much more app support, features
Video-streaming startup PLAiR, which last year released an HDMI-dongle very similar to what Google released this year, has now scrambled to ...... 2 Nov 2013 14:03
Google scraps iGoogle as planned
Google scraps iGoogle as planned
Google has officially discontinued the iGoogle service as planned. iGoogle was a customizable personal web portal that Google launched in ...... 2 Nov 2013 2:47
Pandora unveils app built for Android tablets
Pandora unveils app built for Android tablets
Popular Internet Radio provider Pandora has unveiled a new version of their app built specifically for Android tablets. The app, Pandora ...... 1 Nov 2013 0:42
Android market share now up to 81.3 percent worldwide
Android market share now up to 81.3 percent worldwide
According to Strategy Analytics, Android remains the king of the smartphone. Global smartphone shipments jumped to 251.4 million units in ...... 1 Nov 2013 0:34
Consortium sues Google, Samsung, others for patent infringement
Consortium sues Google, Samsung, others for patent infringement
Rockstar, the consortium that purchased Nortel patents for $4.5 billion in 2011, has sued a number of major wireless industry players for patent ...... 1 Nov 2013 0:20
Ouya 2.0 to begin development early next year, new controller on the way
Ouya 2.0 to begin development early next year, new controller on the way
Ouya CEO Julie Uhrman has revealed that the second generation Ouya microconsole will begin development in early 2014 and launch during the year. ...... 1 Nov 2013 0:18
Google to crack down on third-party Google Voice apps
Google to crack down on third-party Google Voice apps
Google will crack down on third-party apps that make use of Google Voice, it has been announced. Developers of such apps have six months ...... 1 Nov 2013 0:03
Google: The Galaxy Nexus will not receive Android 4.4 KitKat
Google: The Galaxy Nexus will not receive Android 4.4 KitKat
Google has confirmed today that the Galaxy Nexus, the company's reference device from two years ago, will not receive the brand new Android 4.4 KitKat. ...... 31 Oct 2013 23:14
Chromecast adds Pandora streaming
Chromecast adds Pandora streaming
As promised, Google's Chromecast now has native Pandora streaming. The most recent update to the Android and iPhone app allow for the popular ...... 31 Oct 2013 22:59
Brand new Google Nexus 5 already on backorder of at least two weeks
Brand new Google Nexus 5 already on backorder of at least two weeks
Google officially announced the Nexus 5 earlier today, following months of leaks that revealed the hardware, its specs and its price. The ...... 31 Oct 2013 20:00
LG reveals curved G Flex smartphone
LG reveals curved G Flex smartphone
Earlier this week, LG announced its hotly anticipated curved G Flex smartphone. The device goes on sale in Korea in November, with no timetable ...... 29 Oct 2013 20:27
2014 edition of Nexus 10 tablet leaks on Google Play
2014 edition of Nexus 10 tablet leaks on Google Play
As is becoming standard, Google has leaked the upcoming 2014 edition of the Nexus 10 tablet through their Google Play hardware site. The ...... 29 Oct 2013 19:35
Nvidia Shield adds 'console mode' with update to Android 4.3
Nvidia Shield adds 'console mode' with update to Android 4.3
Nvidia has updated its Shield handheld console to Android 4.3, giving access to thousands of Android games through its new 'console mode' support. ...... 28 Oct 2013 22:58
Google Nexus 5 release date leaked for November 1st, white colorway shown off
Google Nexus 5 release date leaked for November 1st, white colorway shown off
All-star leaker @evleaks has shown off the upcoming Nexus 5 in a new colorway, white (with black trim), and a release date. The two-tone ...... 28 Oct 2013 22:42
Samsung giving more phones support for Gear smartwatch
Samsung giving more phones support for Gear smartwatch
Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy Gear smartwatch will be getting expanded support in the coming weeks. Currently, the device only works ...... 25 Oct 2013 23:16
TiVo Roamio DVRs can stream to iOS devices
TiVo Roamio DVRs can stream to iOS devices
Users of TiVo's Roamio Plus and Roamio Pro boxes can now stream recorded content remotely to their iPhones or iPads, as long as there is a Wi-Fi ...... 24 Oct 2013 16:07
BBC iPlayer apps hit 20 million downloads
BBC iPlayer apps hit 20 million downloads
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced that its iPlayer apps for Android and iOS have been downloaded over 20 million times. ...... 24 Oct 2013 15:17
Target to carry Ouya nationwide
Target to carry Ouya nationwide
Target will carry the Ouya Android microconsole nationwide from this month, Ouya CEO Julie Uhrman has revealed. The retailer has been an ...... 24 Oct 2013 15:11
BBM for Android, iPhone downloaded 10 million times in 24 hours
BBM for Android, iPhone downloaded 10 million times in 24 hours
The BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) apps for Android phones and iPhones was downloaded more than 10 million times in just 24 hours. The app quickly ...... 24 Oct 2013 14:16
Aereo arrives on Android
Aereo arrives on Android
As promised, Aereo has arrived for Android devices. For the time being, only Android smartphones and tablets with 4.2 or higher can use the service. ...... 23 Oct 2013 21:39
Instagram officially launched for Windows Phone
Instagram officially launched for Windows Phone
Microsoft has finally confirmed that Instagram will be making its way to Windows Phone handsets. In addition, the video sharing tool Vine ...... 23 Oct 2013 20:54
Apple: App Store reaches 1 million apps, 1 billion songs already played on iTunes Radio
Apple: App Store reaches 1 million apps, 1 billion songs already played on iTunes Radio
During their annual iPad event, Apple took time to mention some milestones the company has hit. The iOS App Store has reached 1 million apps, ...... 22 Oct 2013 22:30
Report: HTC working on Android smartwatch
Report: HTC working on Android smartwatch
According to a new report, HTC is planning an Android smartwatch. The device will have a camera, but other specifics are unclear including price. ...... 22 Oct 2013 12:11
Lenovo unveils A10 Android laptop
Lenovo unveils A10 Android laptop
Although it had been leaked last month, Lenovo has now officially announced the A10 Android-based laptop. The notebook runs on Android 4.2, ...... 20 Oct 2013 12:50
Chromecast app now available internationally
Chromecast app now available internationally
Google has finally made the Chromecast Android app available to international users of the device. The app should be available in the Google ...... 19 Oct 2013 22:21
40 percent of allYouTube traffic now comes from mobile devices
40 percent of allYouTube traffic now comes from mobile devices
More and more users are accessing YouTube via their mobile devices. Google says mobile devices now account for 40 percent of all traffic ...... 19 Oct 2013 18:15
Google leaks starting price for upcoming Nexus 5: $350
Google leaks starting price for upcoming Nexus 5: $350
Google, which has still not confirmed the device despite pictures, specs, manuals and now an official listing being leaked, has revealed the ...... 18 Oct 2013 19:37
Samsung Galaxy S4 owners seeing Android 4.3 update
Samsung Galaxy S4 owners seeing Android 4.3 update
Samsung has kept their promise of getting Android 4.3 out to Galaxy S4 owners by the end of October. The update has begun rolling out today, ...... 17 Oct 2013 15:49
Did Amazon leak the Google Nexus 5 release date?
Did Amazon leak the Google Nexus 5 release date?
It appears that Amazon may have let the cat out of the bag on the Google Nexus 5, with the retailer listing a launch date for the smartphone ...... 17 Oct 2013 12:30
UK retailer HMV launches music store app
UK retailer HMV launches music store app
UK music retailer HMV has finally begun selling digital music, just months after emerging from bankruptcy after being purchased by Hilco, a ...... 17 Oct 2013 12:11
LG G Pad 8.3 now available in U.S.
LG G Pad 8.3 now available in U.S.
LG has announced that their G Pad 8.3 tablet is now available in the U.S. Among the powerful specs are an 8.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels ...... 17 Oct 2013 11:58
Microsoft: We are not killing the 'back' button in Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft: We are not killing the 'back' button in Windows Phone 8.1
Despite reports that Microsoft was considering killing off the standard 'back' button in Windows Phone with the upcoming release of 8.1, the ...... 16 Oct 2013 16:54
80 percent of smartphones still have no malware protection
80 percent of smartphones still have no malware protection
According to new a Juniper Research whitepaper, mobile device users continue to leave their phones and tablets unprotected from malware. ...... 15 Oct 2013 11:44
HTC One Max now official with fingerprint scanner, large display
HTC One Max now official with fingerprint scanner, large display
After months of leaks, HTC has finally officially unveiled the HTC One Max. The device boasts a 5.9-inch 1080p LCD display and HTC has kept ...... 15 Oct 2013 11:10
BlackBerry posts letter across media outlets: We are still alive
BlackBerry posts letter across media outlets: We are still alive
Although we have the letter available online, BlackBerry will post a message to its loyal users in 30 major news publications tomorrow spanning 9 countries. ...... 14 Oct 2013 20:07
Devs post hacked ROM of Android TV, Google TV successor
Devs post hacked ROM of Android TV, Google TV successor
Although Google has kept mum on the Android Jelly Bean update to its Google TV platform, it appears at least one team is working on it. GTV ...... 13 Oct 2013 16:24
Lenovo confirms Android-based notebook
Lenovo confirms Android-based notebook
Just hours after user manuals leaked online, Lenovo has confirmed it will soon be launching an Android-based notebook. Dubbed the IdeaPad ...... 11 Oct 2013 22:11
Instagram for Android gets photo straightening, sound and data usage controls
Instagram for Android gets photo straightening, sound and data usage controls
Istagram for Android is catching up to the iPhone app with photo straightening. The feature has been available to fix crooked pics on iPhones ...... 10 Oct 2013 22:38
Google TV to be replaced by 'Android TV'?
Google TV to be replaced by 'Android TV'?
According to a report, Google is set to drop the, 'Google TV' brand and switch to 'Android TV' instead. The report comes from GigaOm, citing ...... 10 Oct 2013 21:33
Microsoft now speaking with Huawei, Samsung about dual-boot Android/Windows Phone options
Microsoft now speaking with Huawei, Samsung about dual-boot Android/Windows Phone options
Last week we reported that Microsoft had approached HTC in an effort to get the company to begin offering Android phones that can also dual-boot ...... 10 Oct 2013 19:02
M.O.J.O Android console ships December 10, pre-orders open now
M.O.J.O Android console ships December 10, pre-orders open now
Mad Catz has announced that its M.O.J.O. micro-console running Android will ship December 10, and is available to pre-order for $249.99. ...... 10 Oct 2013 4:04
Skype gets video enhancements, UI improvements on Android tablets
Skype gets video enhancements, UI improvements on Android tablets
Skype for Android 4.4 improves the quality of video calls and brings a new UI experience to the Android application. The update will also ...... 9 Oct 2013 18:33
Amazon shipping Chromecast outside U.S.
Amazon shipping Chromecast outside U.S.
Amazon appears to be shipping Chromecast outside of the United States, despite Google not yet expanding the product beyond the territory. ...... 9 Oct 2013 11:11
Android is more secure than the iPhone, says Eric Schmidt
Android is more secure than the iPhone, says Eric Schmidt
Executive chairman and former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, has claimed that Android is more secure than the iPhone. Gartner analyst David ...... 8 Oct 2013 5:32
YouTube app for Windows Phone takes a step backwards
YouTube app for Windows Phone takes a step backwards
Microsoft has updated its YouTube app for Windows Phone, but don't be fooled as it has turned into nothing more than a shortcut to the YouTube mobile site. ...... 8 Oct 2013 3:36
PS4 app in next Vita update
PS4 app in next Vita update
Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation App will be included in the next update for the PlayStation Vita handheld. The update was revealed ...... 8 Oct 2013 3:23
Ouya hits 25,000 developers
Ouya hits 25,000 developers
Ouya now has 25,000 registered developers, according to the company. As it stands, owners of the $100 Android console can download around ...... 8 Oct 2013 2:24
BlackBerry hit with shareholder lawsuit
BlackBerry hit with shareholder lawsuit
An angry shareholder has filed a class action lawsuit against BlackBerry, claiming that the company misled its investors about the future. ...... 7 Oct 2013 8:12
Microsoft wants HTC to add Windows Phone to its Android devices
Microsoft wants HTC to add Windows Phone to its Android devices
According to Bloomberg, Microsoft has approached struggling smartphone maker HTC, asking them about adding Windows Phone to their Android devices. ...... 4 Oct 2013 17:35
Netflix updated for iOS with HD video, Airplay support
Netflix updated for iOS with HD video, Airplay support
Netflix for iOS has been updated this week, adding a couple of notable new features. If you are running iOS 7, you will now have access to ...... 4 Oct 2013 10:59
iOS finally getting native Google Music app
iOS finally getting native Google Music app
According to sources, Google is planning on releasing a native Google Music app for iOS as soon as this month. Google Music, along with its ...... 4 Oct 2013 9:37
Chromecast adds official Hulu Plus support
Chromecast adds official Hulu Plus support
Chromecast, Google's recent launched $35 Wi-Fi HDMI dongle, has added Hulu Plus support, a huge boost for the platform. Hulu Plus, which ...... 3 Oct 2013 21:26
Review: The colorful 'new' iPhone 5C
Review: The colorful 'new' iPhone 5C
Late last month, Apple unveiled two new iPhones for their loyal consumers, the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S. The 5S would be the new flagship ...... 2 Oct 2013 22:56
BlackBerry: BBM for Android, iOS is still coming, but who knows when
BlackBerry: BBM for Android, iOS is still coming, but who knows when
As the company continues to prove that it can do nothing right, BlackBerry has announced that it is still committed to releasing BlackBerry ...... 30 Sep 2013 23:52
Lenovo unveils Vibe Z, 1080p flagship phablet
Lenovo unveils Vibe Z, 1080p flagship phablet
Lenovo has unveiled their Vibe Z flagship device today, following the launch of the Vibe X at this year's IFA event. The Z has a metal body ...... 30 Sep 2013 21:04
Samsung: 100 million using ChatOn messaging service
Samsung: 100 million using ChatOn messaging service
Samsung has announced that their ChatOn messaging service has reached a "global subscriber base" of 100 million users. The service is available ...... 30 Sep 2013 19:52
Leaked: Here are the Google Nexus 5 specs
Leaked: Here are the Google Nexus 5 specs
Thanks to a leaked log from the upcoming LG D820 (The Google Nexus 5), we now have most of the specs for the upcoming Android flagship. The ...... 30 Sep 2013 19:42
Samsung Galaxy S4 to get Android 4.3 this month, Note 2 to get next month
Samsung Galaxy S4 to get Android 4.3 this month, Note 2 to get next month
Thanks to French carrier SFR, Samsung fans now have a roadmap for when their devices will receive the latest Android update. The flagship ...... 29 Sep 2013 18:29
Sources: Samsung to soon unveil Galaxy F premium devices
Sources: Samsung to soon unveil Galaxy F premium devices
Samsung is rumored to be working on Galaxy F devices, moving away from the cheap looking plastic look of the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note line and ...... 29 Sep 2013 17:53
CyanogenMod installer will still need PC access
CyanogenMod installer will still need PC access
Earlier this month we reported on CyanogenMod becoming an official company, with plans to release an app that will make installing the operating ...... 29 Sep 2013 17:35
Android has now surpassed iOS in tablet sales, revenue
Android has now surpassed iOS in tablet sales, revenue
According to new ABI Research data, the global tablet market is now Android's to lose, following years of Apple dominance. The firm says ...... 29 Sep 2013 15:18
Sony unveils two new 24-bit/196 KHz audio capable Walkman portable media players running on Android
Sony unveils two new 24-bit/196 KHz audio capable Walkman portable media players running on Android
It appears the Walkman brand is not dead just yet. Sony has unveiled new Walkman devices, the high-end ZX1 and the F880 series. Both media ...... 29 Sep 2013 11:46
VLC update adds 4K video playback
VLC update adds 4K video playback
VideoLAN, the group behind the popular open-source video playback app VLC, has updated the platform to version 2.1. With the new update, ...... 26 Sep 2013 21:14
Microsoft to expand iOS buyback program to include iPhones
Microsoft to expand iOS buyback program to include iPhones
Earlier this month, Microsoft began offering a buyback program for iPads, giving consumers at least $200 in store credits for used tablets. ...... 25 Sep 2013 20:56
BBM on iOS, Android pushed back a week
BBM on iOS, Android pushed back a week
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) was supposed to launch on iOS and Android devices over the weekend, but technical problems have pushed it back to ...... 23 Sep 2013 18:32
BlackBerry agrees $4.7 billion takeover deal
BlackBerry agrees $4.7 billion takeover deal
Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed in principle to a $4.7 billion takeover deal led by Fairfax. Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited ...... 23 Sep 2013 18:01
Tablets will overtake PC sales in two years, Tim Cook says
Tablets will overtake PC sales in two years, Tim Cook says
Apple CEO Tim Cook has put a time frame on when he believes tablet sales will surpass those of PC sales. He has said in the past that tablets ...... 22 Sep 2013 18:38
BBM still not available for iOS and Android as promised
BBM still not available for iOS and Android as promised
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), which was expected to go live for Android this morning, has still not made its way to the Google Play Store. ...... 21 Sep 2013 20:44
Google Wallet now available for iOS, even without NFC
Google Wallet now available for iOS, even without NFC
Google has announced that their mobile payment app Google Wallet is now available for iOS devices. The app will bring over most of the features ...... 21 Sep 2013 19:26
Microsoft: Next stop for Windows RT? Phablets
Microsoft: Next stop for Windows RT? Phablets
Terry Myerson, Microsoft's former Windows Phone boss and now head of Microsoft's mobile operating systems group, has detailed the company's ...... 21 Sep 2013 16:26
Updated Verizon FiOS app expands live TV to Android, iOS
Updated Verizon FiOS app expands live TV to Android, iOS
Verizon has announced that their updated FiOS app will bring live TV watching to your favorite mobile devices, while using a mobile data connection. ...... 20 Sep 2013 23:30
VIDEO: Getting Started with Chromecast
VIDEO: Getting Started with Chromecast
Google has posted a short video showing Google Chromecast working with a tablet, phone, laptop and TV. Chromecast is basically another system ...... 20 Sep 2013 10:11
Google makes QuickOffice free for all on iOS, Android
Google makes QuickOffice free for all on iOS, Android
Google has made their popular document editing software QuickOffice free for all Android and iOS users. The PRO version of the software previously ...... 19 Sep 2013 20:48
Ubuntu Touch OS ready for launch next month
Ubuntu Touch OS ready for launch next month
Even though Canonical's crowdfunding efforts for the Ubuntu Edge fell well short, the Ubuntu Touch OS is still on its way. The company now ...... 19 Sep 2013 15:31
Monster unveils lineup of tablets
Monster unveils lineup of tablets
Monster, the company behind those extremely overpriced HDMI cables and other accessories has launched their own lineup of tablets. The devices ...... 19 Sep 2013 14:33
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Nokia died because it could no longer innovate
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Nokia died because it could no longer innovate
Apple CEO Tim Cook sat with Bloomberg, and within the interview he discussed Microsoft's recent acquisition of Nokia's handset business. ...... 19 Sep 2013 13:36
CyanogenMod becomes a real company, will release CM installer app
CyanogenMod becomes a real company, will release CM installer app
CyanogenMod, the popular custom Android developer has become a real company, Cyanogen Inc., raising $7 million in venture capital funding. ...... 18 Sep 2013 22:45
BMM lands on Android, iPhones this week
BMM lands on Android, iPhones this week
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) will be available as a free download for both Android and iPhones this weekend. Once available exclusively on ...... 18 Sep 2013 19:03
NVIDIA reveals Tegra Note tablet platform, powered by Tegra 4
NVIDIA reveals Tegra Note tablet platform, powered by Tegra 4
NVIDIA has revealed the Tegra Note tablet platform, utilizing Tegra 4 and NVIDIA DirectStylus technology, in tablets starting at $199. You ...... 18 Sep 2013 14:10
Nokia had Lumia Android phones: NYT
Nokia had Lumia Android phones: NYT
According to a New York Times report, Nokia had Android running on Lumia handsets before it was negotiating a deal to sell its phone and services ...... 13 Sep 2013 22:53
Samsung backs 64-bit smartphone switch
Samsung backs 64-bit smartphone switch
Samsung will follow Apple by putting 64-bit processors into its smartphones, according to the South Korean electronics giant. Apple unveiled ...... 13 Sep 2013 21:37
Newly posted FCC pic is likely the Nexus 5
Newly posted FCC pic is likely the Nexus 5
Although it has still not been confirmed, it seems to be a lock now that LG is building the Nexus 5, and we have already seen it in action thanks ...... 12 Sep 2013 21:59
Sony unveils innovative set-top console, PS Vita TV
Sony unveils innovative set-top console, PS Vita TV
Along with their other announcements yesterday, Sony also unveiled a new micro-console, the PS Vita TV. The tiny console, at 6.5cm x 10.5cm ...... 10 Sep 2013 22:49
Apple: 700 millionth iOS device to ship next month
Apple: 700 millionth iOS device to ship next month
Apple has announced today that it will ship its 700 millionth iOS device next month. In June, the company reported 600 million sales, so ...... 10 Sep 2013 21:11
Intel: Tablets for under $100 coming this year
Intel: Tablets for under $100 coming this year
Newly hired Intel CEO Bryan Krzanich spoke today during the company's Intel Developer Forum, telling observers that there will be tablets available ...... 10 Sep 2013 20:34
Apple unveils iPhone 5s & iPhone 5c
Apple unveils iPhone 5s & iPhone 5c
Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c smartphones, catering to the high-end and low cost smartphone markets. The iPhone 5s is ...... 10 Sep 2013 14:35
Galaxy Note device sales hit 38 million
Galaxy Note device sales hit 38 million
Buried deep in a press release, Samsung has confirmed the lifetime sales of its Galaxy Note line of smartphones. The Galaxy Note and its ...... 9 Sep 2013 22:00
Detailed Nexus 5 mock shows off upcoming flagship
Detailed Nexus 5 mock shows off upcoming flagship
Following a recent FCC leak and a Google video in which in employee was using an LG-built Nexus 5, there is now a detailed mock of the upcoming device. ...... 8 Sep 2013 11:03
Qualcomm introduces 'Toq' smartwatch
Qualcomm introduces 'Toq' smartwatch
SoC maker Qualcomm has introduced their own smartwatch this week, the Toq. The Android-based device uses the company's Mirasol low-energy ...... 5 Sep 2013 11:02
The Galaxy Note 3 is lighter, slimmer, bigger and more powerful
The Galaxy Note 3 is lighter, slimmer, bigger and more powerful
Samsung used their latest Unpacked event to unveil the Galaxy Note 3. The latest model of the phablet is slimmer, bigger, lighter and more ...... 5 Sep 2013 10:35
Sony Xperia Z1 'Honami' to come with free smartwatch
Sony Xperia Z1 'Honami' to come with free smartwatch
One of the most highly-anticipated new phones of the fall is the Sony Xperia Z1, codenamed 'Honami.' Besides high-end specs, the phone is ...... 3 Sep 2013 20:05
Android Key Lime Pie is now Android KitKat
Android Key Lime Pie is now Android KitKat
Google made a surprise move today, changing the name of their upcoming operating system from Key Lime Pie to Kit Kat, as part of a marketing ...... 3 Sep 2013 17:19
Leak: Here is the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch
Leak: Here is the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch
VentureBeat got an in-depth look into the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch, which is set for unveiling on September 4th. The site ...... 1 Sep 2013 15:49
Report: Moto X to drop $100, add wood-grain backs next quarter
Report: Moto X to drop $100, add wood-grain backs next quarter
According to @evleaks, who has been extremely right with his leaks for a long time, the Moto X will drop to $100 on contract in the next quarter. ...... 1 Sep 2013 12:56
Target's 'Ticket' video download and streaming service is ready for launch
Target's 'Ticket' video download and streaming service is ready for launch
Target's long-awaited video download and streaming service, 'Ticket,' is ready for launch. Consumers will be able to rent and purchase digital ...... 1 Sep 2013 12:26
LG unveils iPad Mini rival, the G Pad 8.3
LG unveils iPad Mini rival, the G Pad 8.3
LG has used a relatively quiet press release to unveil their iPad Mini rival, the G Pad. The device will have a full announcement next week ...... 1 Sep 2013 11:09
Google acquired Android smartwatch maker WIMM Labs
Google acquired Android smartwatch maker WIMM Labs
Google has confirmed their purchase of smartwatch maker WIMM Labs in an effort to boost their own wearable device offerings into the future. ...... 31 Aug 2013 0:48
Aereo to launch for Android in September
Aereo to launch for Android in September
Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia has confirmed that the streaming service will be available on Android devices starting next month. While an exact ...... 30 Aug 2013 23:02
BlackBerry Messenger gets Android and iPhone landing page
BlackBerry Messenger gets Android and iPhone landing page
BlackBerry Messenger is one step closer to making its way to Android and iOS. The struggling smartphone maker has set up a landing page to ...... 30 Aug 2013 21:51
Camera/smartphone hybrid, Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, now available in Europe
Camera/smartphone hybrid, Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, now available in Europe
Samsung has announced today that their camera/smartphone hybrid, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, is available in Europe, sporting LTE radios. ...... 30 Aug 2013 18:45
Moto X goes on sale at Verizon and Best Buy
Moto X goes on sale at Verizon and Best Buy
As promised, Verizon and Best Buy have put the Moto X up for sale. The device will sell for $199 with a two-year contract. Google's Moto ...... 29 Aug 2013 23:09
Android is most attacked mobile OS, U.S. authorities warn
Android is most attacked mobile OS, U.S. authorities warn
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI sent a memo to U.S. police and emergency services warning about attacks on mobile devices running Android. ...... 29 Aug 2013 18:46
Instagram update to allow photo straightening
Instagram update to allow photo straightening
Instagram has updated their app to allow for straightening of photos. Using a hack for the phone's sensor, you will be able to straighten ...... 29 Aug 2013 16:08
HTC working on smartphone operating system for Chinese market
HTC working on smartphone operating system for Chinese market
According to the WSJ, HTC is working on building a smartphone operating system that will be aimed specifically at the Chinese market. The ...... 28 Aug 2013 10:05
Google Hangouts update adds support for AT&T video calling
Google Hangouts update adds support for AT&T video calling
A new update for Google's messaging service, Hangouts, will give AT&T users support for video calling. Google replaced their Google Talk ...... 27 Aug 2013 23:17
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 3 Kids for, well, kids
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 3 Kids for, well, kids
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids, a colorful model of the company's latest tablet. The Tab comes with parental controls and pre-loaded ...... 27 Aug 2013 21:52
Google drops Nexus 4 to $199 base price
Google drops Nexus 4 to $199 base price
Google has quietly dropped the price of their flagship Nexus 4 smartphone to $199 base price, down $100 from current prices. The 8GB model ...... 27 Aug 2013 21:08
Samsung confirms Galaxy Gear smartwatch for September 4th
Samsung confirms Galaxy Gear smartwatch for September 4th
Although it was widely rumored to be launching the device next week, Samsung has officially confirmed its smartwatch, dubbed the Galaxy Gear, ...... 27 Aug 2013 20:48
Samsung ATIV Q hybrid delayed over patent issues?
Samsung ATIV Q hybrid delayed over patent issues?
Two months after launching the device, it appears Samsung's ATIV Q may never see the light of day. The device, which is a tablet/notebook ...... 26 Aug 2013 20:47
Motorola Droid 5 to include full QWERTY keyboard
Motorola Droid 5 to include full QWERTY keyboard
While physical keyboards have almost disappeared, it seems at least one company will give you the option. According to images posted to Weibo, ...... 25 Aug 2013 11:54
Vine reaches 40 million users
Vine reaches 40 million users
The popular video-sharing app has reached 40 million registered users, 200 percent higher than the amount reported in June. It is important ...... 24 Aug 2013 21:39
Nexus 7 software update to address multitouch issues
Nexus 7 software update to address multitouch issues
Google has released a new software update for the Google Nexus 7 FHD that should help multitouch issues that have plagued users. Right at ...... 24 Aug 2013 1:10
Windows Phone surpasses iOS in Latin American market share
Windows Phone surpasses iOS in Latin American market share
IDC has released their latest Mobile Phone Tracker report, for the Q2 2013, showing Windows Phone as the second most popular smartphone operating ...... 22 Aug 2013 20:49
Windows Phone gets full, but unofficial Instagram app
Windows Phone gets full, but unofficial Instagram app
Instagram, one of the most popular mobile apps of all-time, has still not made its way to Windows Phone 8. A French developer has created ...... 22 Aug 2013 19:59
Google adds incident reports to Maps app following Waze purchase
Google adds incident reports to Maps app following Waze purchase
Two months ago, Google purchased Israeli startup Waze for over $1 billion. The service, which offered high-end mapping with social/real-time ...... 20 Aug 2013 22:21
Analyst: It would be 'bizarre' if Nokia built Windows RT tablet
Analyst: It would be 'bizarre' if Nokia built Windows RT tablet
Recent reports, citing multiple sources, have claimed Nokia is building a Windows RT tablet for release next month. One analyst believes, ...... 18 Aug 2013 14:15
Google blocks YouTube app on Windows Phone, again
Google blocks YouTube app on Windows Phone, again
Microsoft has responded angrily to Google's decision to block its re-launched YouTube app, despite the company introducing ads and removing ...... 16 Aug 2013 2:16
Gartner: Smartphone sales overtake feature phones
Gartner: Smartphone sales overtake feature phones
Research firm Gartner has released their latest quarterly mobile phone market report, and smartphone sales have finally overtaken feature phone sales. ...... 15 Aug 2013 14:12
Report: BlackBerry patent portfolio worth up to $3 billion, or more
Report: BlackBerry patent portfolio worth up to $3 billion, or more
Earlier this week we reported that BlackBerry had confirmed it would be open to selling itself and going private in order to help its turnaround efforts. ...... 15 Aug 2013 12:10
Samsung shows off dual-screen flip Android phone, the Hennessy
Samsung shows off dual-screen flip Android phone, the Hennessy
Samsung has unveiled a strange smartphone in this day and age, a flip. The company has unveiled the Hennessy, a dual-screen flip phone that ...... 15 Aug 2013 10:30
Android flaw puts Bitcoin wallets at risk
Android flaw puts Bitcoin wallets at risk
A flaw in an Android feature has put Bitcoin wallets at risk, according to security alerts published ahead of vital updates. The problem ...... 13 Aug 2013 14:55
Report: Upcoming Galaxy Note III specs leaked
Report: Upcoming Galaxy Note III specs leaked
Via trusted sources, SamMobile has posted the full specs for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note III. The device is expected to launch before ...... 12 Aug 2013 19:18
Google Glass to retail for $299?
Google Glass to retail for $299?
According to one tech researcher using internal sources, the Google Glass headwear is expected to cost $299 when it finally becomes available ...... 10 Aug 2013 20:50
Acer to move away from Windows and move more towards Android, ChromeOS
Acer to move away from Windows and move more towards Android, ChromeOS
Acer has noted this week that it will reduce its exposure to Windows PCs and laptops and instead invest more in "non-Windows business" such ...... 10 Aug 2013 16:58
Rumor: Amazon working on quad-core Android console
Rumor: Amazon working on quad-core Android console
According to multiple sources, Amazon could be ready to create its own Android-based gaming console. The sources claim the console could ...... 9 Aug 2013 22:24
Android Device Manager now live
Android Device Manager now live
Last week, Google announced the new "Android Device Manager" service, allowing you to easily track a missing/lost device and keep the stored data safe. ...... 8 Aug 2013 20:58
Google Play Music All Access expanding to UK, EU, Australia, more
Google Play Music All Access expanding to UK, EU, Australia, more
Google has expanded their Play Music All Access service to numerous new nations. The service rivals Spotify, Rdio and others, and should ...... 8 Aug 2013 20:25
LG unveils flagship G2 with rear controls and high-end specs
LG unveils flagship G2 with rear controls and high-end specs
LG has finally, officially unveiled their new flagship, the G2. The device runs on Android 4.2.2, has a 5.2-inch 1080p IPS panel, a 2.26GHz ...... 7 Aug 2013 21:33
Samsung wants Tizen operating system on all kinds of devices
Samsung wants Tizen operating system on all kinds of devices
Samsung appears to have high hopes for its Tizen operating system, even though the OS has been delayed a number of times and is still not available ...... 7 Aug 2013 20:21
Ubuntu Edge campaign reaches half-way point, but funding is nowhere close to goal
Ubuntu Edge campaign reaches half-way point, but funding is nowhere close to goal
Canonical has reached the half-way mark in their campaign to fund the Ubuntu Edge smartphone. The company hoped to raise $32 million, far ...... 7 Aug 2013 19:36
Review: Is the 2013 Google Nexus 7 FHD the best small tablet ever made?
Review: Is the 2013 Google Nexus 7 FHD the best small tablet ever made?
We've had a week to toy around with the new 7-inch Google Nexus 7 FHD and the only question that remains is whether it is the best small tablet ever made. ...... 5 Aug 2013 21:55
New 'Android Device Manager' will help you find your lost phone
New 'Android Device Manager' will help you find your lost phone
Google has announced the new "Android Device Manager" service, allowing you to easily track a missing/lost device and keep the stored data safe. ...... 4 Aug 2013 17:04
Google Play Editions of HTC One and Galaxy S4 get Android 4.3 update
Google Play Editions of HTC One and Galaxy S4 get Android 4.3 update
Google has sent the Android 4.3 update OTA for the Google Play Editions of the HTC One and the Galaxy S4. The updates are 160MB (SGS4) and ...... 3 Aug 2013 12:38
Android now on 80 percent of global smartphone shipments
Android now on 80 percent of global smartphone shipments
According to Strategy Analytics' latest figures, Google has run away with the smartphone market with Android now on 80 percent of all devices. ...... 3 Aug 2013 11:09
Android Jelly Bean now above 40 percent share of fragmented OS
Android Jelly Bean now above 40 percent share of fragmented OS
Last month we reported that Android Jelly Bean (4.1-4.3.x) had finally surpassed the aged Gingerbread (version 2.3) as the most used version of the OS. ...... 2 Aug 2013 21:03
The Moto X is here
The Moto X is here
Google has officially unveiled the Moto X today. As leaked for the past few months, the device has a 4.7-inch AMOLED 720p display, Android ...... 1 Aug 2013 17:17
Hulu actively working with Google to get Hulu Plus access on the $35 Chromecast
Hulu actively working with Google to get Hulu Plus access on the $35 Chromecast
Last week, Google unveiled their Chromecast adapter, a small media and Internet stick that can be plugged into your TV's HDMI port to sling ...... 1 Aug 2013 10:25
HP puts Android-based convertible PC up for sale
HP puts Android-based convertible PC up for sale
In May, HP announced it would be releasing Android and a Windows-based PC convertibles. Those devices are now on sale, slightly earlier than ...... 1 Aug 2013 9:55
'Isis' mobile commerce venture to finally go nationwide
'Isis' mobile commerce venture to finally go nationwide
Isis Mobile Wallet, the mobile commerce venture created by carrier heavyweights AT&T, T-Mobile USA and Verizon, is finally set to go nationwide ...... 31 Jul 2013 20:40
Microsoft Office now available for Android smartphones
Microsoft Office now available for Android smartphones
Microsoft has expanded its Office mobile suite to Android smartphones, but not tablets. As long as you have Android 4.0 or higher and an ...... 31 Jul 2013 11:38
Android takes 51.5 percent share of U.S.smartphone market
Android takes 51.5 percent share of U.S.smartphone market
Analyst firm Kantar has released their U.S. smartphone market figures for the quarter ended June 30th. For the third straight quarter, Android ...... 31 Jul 2013 0:32
Samsung Galaxy SII not likely to get any more Android updates
Samsung Galaxy SII not likely to get any more Android updates
According to multiple sources, the Samsung Galaxy S II may no longer be receiving Android 4.2.2, or subsequent updates. Owners of the two-year-old ...... 31 Jul 2013 0:04
Report: Next-gen Amazon Kindle Fire HD will blow away competition
Report: Next-gen Amazon Kindle Fire HD will blow away competition
BGR has posted the alleged specs for the upcoming Amazon Kindle Fire HD 2 series. Starting with the entry-level 7-inch Kindle Fire HD, the ...... 30 Jul 2013 23:30
Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign not likely to hit target at current pace
Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign not likely to hit target at current pace
Canonical is just about to flatline in their campaign to get the Ubuntu Edge smartphone built for launch in 2014. The company hoped to raise ...... 30 Jul 2013 19:10
Samsung building second-generation Nexus 10
Samsung building second-generation Nexus 10
With little attention, Android boss Sundar Pichai has confirmed that Samsung is building the second-generation Nexus 10 tablet. Samsung built ...... 29 Jul 2013 20:05
Best Buy, Amazon, Wal-Mart all offering new Nexus 7 tablet early
Best Buy, Amazon, Wal-Mart all offering new Nexus 7 tablet early
While the Google Play Store sold out of stock early, Amazon, Wal-Mart and Best Buy have all put the device up for sale, as well, four days early. ...... 26 Jul 2013 23:29
Sony confirms Android 4.3 devices
Sony confirms Android 4.3 devices
Sony has quickly confirmed which of its devices will be receiving the brand new Android 4.3 operating system. There is no roadmap for the ...... 25 Jul 2013 22:57
Google launches Chromecast, Chrome OS-based media, Internet stick
Google launches Chromecast, Chrome OS-based media, Internet stick
After unveiling their updated Nexus 7, Google used today's press event to unveil the Chromecast, a small media and Internet stick that can be ...... 24 Jul 2013 20:23
Canonical adds new pledge tiers for Ubuntu Edge smartphone
Canonical adds new pledge tiers for Ubuntu Edge smartphone
Earlier this week we reported that Canonical had launched their Ubuntu Edge smartphone via the crowdfunding site Indiegogo. The first 5000 ...... 24 Jul 2013 20:01
Google launches 2013 Nexus 7 with 1080p display, wireless charging, more
Google launches 2013 Nexus 7 with 1080p display, wireless charging, more
Google used their Android and Chrome event this morning to announce the 2013 version of the Nexus 7, a wildly updated version of its popular ...... 24 Jul 2013 19:41
AT&T sold record number of Android smartphones last quarter
AT&T sold record number of Android smartphones last quarter
AT&T has announced their quarterly earnings today, including a record number of Android smartphone sales. The company reported $3.82 billion ...... 24 Jul 2013 1:05
After Apple purchases company, HopStop app for Windows Phone gets scrapped
After Apple purchases company, HopStop app for Windows Phone gets scrapped
Last week, Apple purchased the local transit navigation service HopStop, likely to help boost its own iOS mapping app. Since the acquisition, ...... 23 Jul 2013 23:21
Canonical unveils Ubuntu Edge smartphone via crowdfunding site Indiegogo
Canonical unveils Ubuntu Edge smartphone via crowdfunding site Indiegogo
Canonical has unveiled their upcoming Ubuntu Edge smartphone. The company has put the device up via crowdfunding site Indiegogo and is looking ...... 22 Jul 2013 20:11
More pics and full specs for the upcoming Moto X
More pics and full specs for the upcoming Moto X
Weeks ahead of its official launch on August 1st, we now have more pictures and a full spec sheet for the flagship device. Specs via source: ...... 22 Jul 2013 0:39
New Nexus 7 revealed in leaked press image
New Nexus 7 revealed in leaked press image
The ever resourceful @Evleaks has revealed the press image for another upcoming device, this time the second-generation Google Nexus 7. On ...... 22 Jul 2013 0:22
Nvidia Shield now shipping on July 31st
Nvidia Shield now shipping on July 31st
Nvidia has announced today that its Shield handheld gaming system will ship on July 31st, about a month after it was supposed to. The company ...... 21 Jul 2013 23:33
Google hosting Android, ChromeOS press event on July 24th
Google hosting Android, ChromeOS press event on July 24th
Google has sent out invitations to "a breakfast" with Android and ChromeOS boss Sundar Pichai. While it is unclear what will be discussed, ...... 20 Jul 2013 13:43
Microsoft making good money off of phones, mainly Android ones
Microsoft making good money off of phones, mainly Android ones
During its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, Microsoft revealed that it is making more money now for its mobile phone division. In their ...... 20 Jul 2013 12:20
Report: New Nexus 7 to launch on July 31st
Report: New Nexus 7 to launch on July 31st
Thanks to a few reports, we now appear to have the launch date and specs for the upcoming Nexus 7 successor. The tablet (according to a leaked ...... 20 Jul 2013 9:36
Apple acquires local transit nav service HopStop
Apple acquires local transit nav service HopStop
Apple has purchased the local transit navigation service HopStop, likely to help boost its own iOS mapping app. HopStop has Android and iOS ...... 20 Jul 2013 5:14
Google: 1.5 million Android devices activated daily
Google: 1.5 million Android devices activated daily
Speaking during the company's quarterly earnings conference call, Google CEO Larry Page revealed some strong figures for Android. Page says ...... 19 Jul 2013 9:32
Samsung close to device deal with FBI, US Navy
Samsung close to device deal with FBI, US Navy
According to sources, Samsung is close to signing deals with the FBI and U.S. Navy for its devices. The government has traditionally used ...... 19 Jul 2013 8:53
Baidu buys app distributor for $1.9 billion in largest Chinese Internet takeover, ever
Baidu buys app distributor for $1.9 billion in largest Chinese Internet takeover, ever
Chinese search giant Baidu has announced the biggest Internet company takeover in the nation's history, purchasing Android app distributor 91 Wireless. ...... 18 Jul 2013 21:40
Android 4.3 will be a minimal update
Android 4.3 will be a minimal update
Thanks to a new leak, we have a strong idea of what will entail the upcoming Android 4.3 operating system update. 4.3, which is still part ...... 18 Jul 2013 21:26
275,000 Pebble smartwatches sold to date
275,000 Pebble smartwatches sold to date
Pebble, the smartwatch startup that became the highest-grossing Kickstarter campaign of all-time, has reached 275,000 watches sold. Co-founder ...... 14 Jul 2013 22:23
Amazon Prime Instant Video gains Miramax films
Amazon Prime Instant Video gains Miramax films
Amazon has signed a new deal with Miramax that will add hundreds of films to their Prime Instant Video streaming service. Among the more ...... 14 Jul 2013 18:42
LG working on first Windows 8 phone
LG working on first Windows 8 phone
Despite once announcing that they would be sticking to Android and not making Windows Phone devices, LG appears to be having a change of heart. ...... 12 Jul 2013 14:16
Review: The first 8-inch full Windows 8 tablet, the Acer Iconia W3
Review: The first 8-inch full Windows 8 tablet, the Acer Iconia W3
I've had about a week to review the highly-touted Acer Iconia W3, the first Windows 8 tablet in the new, popular 8-inch form factor. While ...... 9 Jul 2013 15:23
Google reveals Android fragmentation report for early July
Google reveals Android fragmentation report for early July
Every few weeks, Google updates its Android distribution data, showing off the popularity of each version of its operating system. For the ...... 8 Jul 2013 23:01
Android 4.2 update for HTC One removes oft-criticized menu bar, adds many features
Android 4.2 update for HTC One removes oft-criticized menu bar, adds many features
AndroidCentral has reported on the new Android 4.2 update for the HTC One. The update just began hitting devices this week across the globe, ...... 7 Jul 2013 11:57
Rovio teases new adventure game 'Tiny Thief'
Rovio teases new adventure game 'Tiny Thief'
Rovio has teased their upcoming iOS game, Tiny Thief, a "point-and-tap stealth adventure game taking place in a medieval fantasy world." ...... 6 Jul 2013 19:27
Samsung delays their first Tizen OS smartphone
Samsung delays their first Tizen OS smartphone
According to multiple sources, Samsung has delayed their upcoming Tizen OS-based smartphone. The phone had been expected for this quarter ...... 4 Jul 2013 1:16
Moto X phone will allow for customized colors, engravings
Moto X phone will allow for customized colors, engravings
Motorola Mobility's upcoming Moto X flagship will allow consumers to customize the look of the phone and choose an engraving. Through a site, ...... 4 Jul 2013 0:55
Rovio updates original Angry Birds with new levels, new gameplay mode, more
Rovio updates original Angry Birds with new levels, new gameplay mode, more
Rovio has just released a major update for its original 'Angry Birds' title on Android and iOS. The game now has a new gameplay mode called ...... 3 Jul 2013 21:10
Samsung has shipped 20 million Galaxy S4 since launch
Samsung has shipped 20 million Galaxy S4 since launch
Samsung Mobile boss JK Shin has confirmed that the company has shipped 20 million Galaxy S4 since launch, a strong figure only surpassed by the iPhone. ...... 3 Jul 2013 20:36
Skype surpasses 100 million Android installations
Skype surpasses 100 million Android installations
Microsoft has announced today that their Skype for Android app has now surpassed 100 million installations. To commemorate the event, the ...... 1 Jul 2013 13:28
Apple seeks iWatch trademark in Japan
Apple seeks iWatch trademark in Japan
Apple has submitted a trademark application for 'iWatch' in Japan, according to the Japan Patent Office website. The trademark application ...... 1 Jul 2013 7:50
Yahoo! shuts down another dozen products
Yahoo! shuts down another dozen products
As part of their ongoing effort to focus the company on core products, Yahoo has announced it will be shutting down another dozen services. ...... 30 Jun 2013 22:46
Android remains king in the U.S. smartphone market share
Android remains king in the U.S. smartphone market share
According to new comScore data, Apple still tops smartphone market share in the U.S. over other brands, even though Android remains the top operating system. ...... 30 Jun 2013 18:49
Gmail for Android brings back delete button
Gmail for Android brings back delete button
Google has listened to the significant outcry from its Android users and returned the easy access delete button to their native Gmail app. ...... 30 Jun 2013 18:12
GamePop Mini console free after 12 month subscription
GamePop Mini console free after 12 month subscription
Earlier this week, BlueStacks announced its new GamePop Mini offer, which provides a free console with a 12 month subscription. It is the ...... 30 Jun 2013 3:23
BlackBerry decides to pull the life support plug on PlayBook tablets, will no longer update them to BB10
BlackBerry decides to pull the life support plug on PlayBook tablets, will no longer update them to BB10
Despite promising to update their PlayBook tablet to the new BB10 operating system in 2013, BlackBerry has decided against the idea, citing ...... 29 Jun 2013 17:10
Vine now available for Amazon Kindle Fire line
Vine now available for Amazon Kindle Fire line
Twitter has announced the launch of Vine for Kindle Fire, beating out rival Instagram to the platform. Vine, which allows users to share ...... 29 Jun 2013 16:23
Norton app for Android flags Facebook app for privacy breach
Norton app for Android flags Facebook app for privacy breach
Symantec's Norton Mobile Security for Android discovered a strange behaviour in Facebook's Android app that leaks the device phone number even ...... 29 Jun 2013 5:02
Vine for Android supports front-facing camera, gets upload manager
Vine for Android supports front-facing camera, gets upload manager
Vine for Android has been updated to include the ability to use front-facing cameras, and it also has an added Upload Manager for unsubmitted posts. ...... 28 Jun 2013 6:47
Foxconn making iPhone-compatible smartwatch
Foxconn making iPhone-compatible smartwatch
Foxconn has revealed a smartwatch that will be compatible with Apple's iPhones. Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is the Taiwanese mass ...... 28 Jun 2013 5:11
Skype video messaging is now free for all users
Skype video messaging is now free for all users
Four months ago, Skype unveiled video messaging, a mixture of its instant messaging and video chat services. While the service was well accepted, ...... 27 Jun 2013 20:43
Sorry Ouya, looks like Google is building an Android gaming console
Sorry Ouya, looks like Google is building an Android gaming console
According to the WSJ, Google is actively developing an Android-based gaming console and a smartwatch, both of which could potentially launch this year. ...... 27 Jun 2013 20:14
India now world's third largest smartphone market
India now world's third largest smartphone market
According to Strategy Analytics, India has surpassed Japan to become the world's third largest smartphone market, behind China and the U.S. ...... 26 Jun 2013 18:31
Nvidia delays SHIELD handheld for a month
Nvidia delays SHIELD handheld for a month
Just days after dropping the price of their upcoming handheld console and announcing a June launch, the company has delayed its release for a month. ...... 26 Jun 2013 17:51
Nexus editions of HTC One and Galaxy S4 now up for sale through Google
Nexus editions of HTC One and Galaxy S4 now up for sale through Google
Two of the best Android phones are the market just got a little better today, as Google has made the Nexus editions of the Galaxy S4 and HTC ...... 26 Jun 2013 14:39
Telefonica to back Windows Phone in effort to end iOS, Android duopoly
Telefonica to back Windows Phone in effort to end iOS, Android duopoly
Massive Spanish wireless carrier Telefonica has announced today that it will be backing Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system. When ...... 26 Jun 2013 12:39
Leaked photo of the Motorola X phone for Sprint emerges
Leaked photo of the Motorola X phone for Sprint emerges
Motorola's upcoming flagship device, the X Phone, has been leaked again in a new report. The device, which is expected to launch on August ...... 26 Jun 2013 12:09
Hands-on: $99 Android game console OUYA
Hands-on: $99 Android game console OUYA
The crowd-funded Android-based console, OUYA, was launched yesterday. Raising over 8 million dollars in funding via Kickstarter, the company ...... 26 Jun 2013 9:48
Ouya removes 'emulation' tweet after piracy suggestions
Ouya removes 'emulation' tweet after piracy suggestions
The official Twitter account for the Ouya Android console - launched yesterday - has removed a retweet celebrating emulation after Kotaku pointed ...... 26 Jun 2013 5:34
Ouya console finally on sale
Ouya console finally on sale
Ouya game consoles are finally available today for anyone who could not pre-order it via Kickstarter. The box, which runs on Android and ...... 25 Jun 2013 19:49
Sony unveils Xperia Z Ultra smartphone, with 6.4-inch 1080p display, 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800
Sony unveils Xperia Z Ultra smartphone, with 6.4-inch 1080p display, 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800
Sony has unveiled the new Xperia Z Ultra, touting a 6.4-inch 1080p display, Qualcomm's quad-core Snapdragon 800 (2.2GHz) and with LTE support. ...... 25 Jun 2013 7:46
Sony SmartWatch 2 unveiled, with NFC pairing and sleek water-resistant design
Sony SmartWatch 2 unveiled, with NFC pairing and sleek water-resistant design
Sony has unveiled its SmartWatch 2, referring to it as a second screen for your Android smartphone. The SW2 features a 1.6-inch, 220x176 ...... 25 Jun 2013 6:15
Sony's Music Unlimited iOS app gets 320kbps streaming, Offline listening
Sony's Music Unlimited iOS app gets 320kbps streaming, Offline listening
Sony has announced that an update for its Music Unlimited app for iOS devices will come with high quality audio streaming and the ability to ...... 25 Jun 2013 5:28
BlackBerry launches Secure Work Space for iOS and Android
BlackBerry launches Secure Work Space for iOS and Android
BlackBerry has launched its promised Secure Work Space service, allowing governmental and corporate clients to secure and manage iOS and Android ...... 25 Jun 2013 5:03
Age of Empires heading to Android, iOS devices
Age of Empires heading to Android, iOS devices
Microsoft's Age of Empires will reportedly soon be available for IOS and Android devices, through a partnership with Japan's KLab Inc. The ...... 25 Jun 2013 4:52
HP shows off new 21.5-inch AIO running on Android
HP shows off new 21.5-inch AIO running on Android
HP has announced a new AIO (All-In-One) today, based on the Android operating system and an ARM architecture. The 21.5-inch tablet has a ...... 25 Jun 2013 0:22
Samsung prices Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, 8.0 and 7.0 tablets
Samsung prices Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, 8.0 and 7.0 tablets
A few weeks after announcing the tablets, Samsung has officially priced their Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, 8.0 and 7.0 models. The tablets will cost ...... 24 Jun 2013 23:38
NVIDIA SHIELD dropped to $299 ahead of June 27 launch
NVIDIA SHIELD dropped to $299 ahead of June 27 launch
NVIDIA announced this week that it was cutting the price of its SHIELD handheld games device to $299, ahead of its launch on June 27. That's ...... 24 Jun 2013 1:23
BitTorrent mobile users hit 25 million
BitTorrent mobile users hit 25 million
BitTorrent has announced that it has reached a new mobile milestone of 25 million users using its apps. "We're stoked that 25 million of ...... 24 Jun 2013 0:53
Users uploaded 5 million videos to Instagram in first 24 hours of upgrade
Users uploaded 5 million videos to Instagram in first 24 hours of upgrade
On Friday, Facebook upgraded its Instagram photo-sharing service to support video. The service now allows 15 second clips to be uploaded, ...... 23 Jun 2013 22:54
Google's privacy policies targeted in France, Spain
Google's privacy policies targeted in France, Spain
Google has once against come under fire in Europe, with France and Spain probing its change to its privacy policies, made in 2012. The search ...... 22 Jun 2013 4:34
Instagram updated to add Video
Instagram updated to add Video
As expected, Facebook yesterday announced that its popular photo-sharing application Instagram has been updated to include Video sharing features. ...... 21 Jun 2013 10:18
WhatsApp continues strong growth, now at 250 million active users
WhatsApp continues strong growth, now at 250 million active users
Popular cross-platform messaging app WhatsApp has reported 250 million active monthly users, a huge boost from the recently reported 200 million ...... 20 Jun 2013 23:42
Samsung unveils ATIV Q tablet, running Windows 8 & Android
Samsung unveils ATIV Q tablet, running Windows 8 & Android
Samsung Electronics has unveiled two new tablets today; the ATIV Q and ATIV Tab 3. The new Samsung ATIV Q tablet allows users to experience ...... 20 Jun 2013 20:11
Sony Xperia Z gets American carrier
Sony Xperia Z gets American carrier
The Xperia Z, Sony's high-end flagship will finally be headed to the U.S., as the company has signed on with a carrier. T-Mobile USA will ...... 18 Jun 2013 22:15
Moto X smartphone to feature mediocre specs?
Moto X smartphone to feature mediocre specs?
Evleaks, well respected for leaks in the mobile phone industry, has posted the specs for the upcoming Moto X device. The phone is expected ...... 18 Jun 2013 0:00
Rumor: Instagram getting video this week?
Rumor: Instagram getting video this week?
Facebook is holding a press event later this week, in which it is expected to announce something big for its platform. The most cited rumor ...... 17 Jun 2013 22:00
Microsoft reportedly paying developers up to $100,000 to write for Windows Phone
Microsoft reportedly paying developers up to $100,000 to write for Windows Phone
According to multiple reports, Microsoft is offering money up front to certain developers for them to write Windows Phone 8 apps. While the ...... 15 Jun 2013 18:25
EU probes mobile firms on Android
EU probes mobile firms on Android
The European Commission is asking mobile providers and handset makers about their deals with Google to use Android, which could potentially ...... 15 Jun 2013 13:06
Samsung officially unveils Galaxy S4 Zoom with 10x optical zoom camera
Samsung officially unveils Galaxy S4 Zoom with 10x optical zoom camera
Samsung has made their camera/smartphone hybrid official. The device is notable thanks to a large 16MP CMOS sensor and 10x optical zoom lens ...... 12 Jun 2013 11:54
Nokia will ship last Symbian devices this summer
Nokia will ship last Symbian devices this summer
Nokia has confirmed that later this summer will see the end of the Symbian line, for good. An exact date was not given as the company says ...... 12 Jun 2013 11:35
E3: ESA ask cops to shut Ouya down
E3: ESA ask cops to shut Ouya down
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and Ouya are in an interesting stand-off at E3 this year. Ouya - the Android games console that ...... 12 Jun 2013 10:32
WWDC: Apple boasts App Store figures
WWDC: Apple boasts App Store figures
Speaking during their WWDC event today, Apple CEO Tim Cook took time to boast figures for the App Store. Celebrating its fifth birthday next ...... 10 Jun 2013 13:16
Samsung's half-camera, half-phone Galaxy S4 Zoom coming next week
Samsung's half-camera, half-phone Galaxy S4 Zoom coming next week
Samsung has promised to reveal new products on June 20th at a press event in London. One of the devices is the Galaxy S4 Zoom, the company's ...... 8 Jun 2013 14:51
Snapchat valued at $500 million?
Snapchat valued at $500 million?
Snapchat has raised almost $100 million in new funds, valuing the company at over $500 million. The service allows Android and iOS users ...... 8 Jun 2013 13:29
Intel unveils quad-core Atom processor with LTE, 4K support
Intel unveils quad-core Atom processor with LTE, 4K support
During the ongoing Computex 2013 show, Intel unveiled their latest generation Atom chipset. The processor is quad-core, based on the Trail-T ...... 6 Jun 2013 21:34
Rumor: Sony Xperia Z to get its own Nexus edition
Rumor: Sony Xperia Z to get its own Nexus edition
Following the unveiling of Nexus editions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One flagships, the latest rumor has Sony getting in on the action, ...... 6 Jun 2013 20:29
Napster streaming music expands to 14 new nations
Napster streaming music expands to 14 new nations
The new Napster, owned by Rhapsody, has now expanded to 14 more European countries. Already available in the UK and Germany, the streaming ...... 5 Jun 2013 21:02
Wikipad launches on June 11 in U.S., priced at $249
Wikipad launches on June 11 in U.S., priced at $249
The 7-inch Wikipad tablet will be available in the United States from June 11, at a retain price of $249 with a global launch planned for summer. ...... 5 Jun 2013 9:33
Vine finally available for Android
Vine finally available for Android
Twitter's extremely popular social video sharing Vine is finally available for Android after months of availability on iOS. The app lets ...... 4 Jun 2013 6:59
Samsung launches 8 and 10 inch Galaxy Tab 3 tablets
Samsung launches 8 and 10 inch Galaxy Tab 3 tablets
Samsung has updated their Galaxy Tab line, introducing 8-inch and 10.1-inch models of the new Galaxy Tab 3. The 8-inch version runs on a ...... 3 Jun 2013 21:31
Windows Phone picks up more share in smartphone market
Windows Phone picks up more share in smartphone market
According to research firm Kantar, Windows Phone has taken more market share in the U.S. smartphone market than Android, year-over-year. ...... 3 Jun 2013 19:14
White model of Nexus 4 now available in U.S.
White model of Nexus 4 now available in U.S.
The white colorway version of the LG Nexus 4 is now available in the U.S., through Google Play or T-Mobile USA. A global rollout is expected ...... 1 Jun 2013 18:19
Disney adds ABC livestreaming app to Kindle
Disney adds ABC livestreaming app to Kindle
After launching two weeks ago in NYC and Philadelphia on iOS devices, Disney has expanded its livestreaming ABC app to the Amazon Kindle Fire and Fire HD. ...... 1 Jun 2013 18:02
New Acer AIO will run on Android
New Acer AIO will run on Android
Acer has announced its DA220HQL all-in-one, one of the first AIOs to run on Android and not Windows. The 21.5-inch multitouch panel has 1080p ...... 31 May 2013 23:31
HTC cancels its full-sized Windows RT tablet
HTC cancels its full-sized Windows RT tablet
According to reports, HTC has canceled all plans to develop a 10-inch (or larger) Windows RT tablet. The company cited weak demand for "full-sized" ...... 31 May 2013 20:02
Google Play Music finally headed to iOS
Google Play Music finally headed to iOS
Google's popular cloud music streaming service Google Music is finally headed to iOS, years after its debut on Android. Android boss Sundar ...... 30 May 2013 21:31
Windows 8.1 is here, and the Start button is back among many other improvements
Windows 8.1 is here, and the Start button is back among many other improvements
After days of leaks, Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 8.1, the first major update for its unpopular Windows 8 operating system. ...... 30 May 2013 20:07
Nexus edition of HTC One to launch on June 26th for $599
Nexus edition of HTC One to launch on June 26th for $599
Although they previously denied the rumor, HTC has unveiled the Nexus model of their popular HTC One smartphone. The move comes less than ...... 30 May 2013 19:36
Experian: iPhone users spend more time on their phones than Android users
Experian: iPhone users spend more time on their phones than Android users
According to a new report from Experian, iPhone users spend more time on their phone than Android users. Usage data shows that Apple fans ...... 29 May 2013 13:19
Nvidia SHIELD to be available starting August
Nvidia SHIELD to be available starting August
Two weeks ago, we reported that the NVIDIA SHIELD "console" would be available for pre-orders through multiple retail partners starting on May 17th. ...... 28 May 2013 21:33
LG: We are not working on the Nexus 5
LG: We are not working on the Nexus 5
LG had two Android announcements today, one of which was the recently reported white model of the Nexus 4. The second piece of news is that ...... 28 May 2013 20:57
LG unveils white Nexus 4
LG unveils white Nexus 4
LG has unveiled their oft-rumored white model of the popular Nexus 4 stock Android smartphone. The device will launch tomorrow in Hong Kong, ...... 28 May 2013 20:29
Samsung confirms Galaxy S4 Mini
Samsung confirms Galaxy S4 Mini
Samsung has inadvertently confirmed the existence of the Galaxy S4 Mini via their own Samsung Apps website. The S4 Mini, true to its name, ...... 27 May 2013 22:05
Samsung to hold June 20th unveil event for Android, Windows devices
Samsung to hold June 20th unveil event for Android, Windows devices
Samsung has sent out press invites for a new event it will be holding in June. The event, to take place in London, will focus on Galaxy, says the company. ...... 27 May 2013 10:42
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 to use Intel chip?
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 to use Intel chip?
VB has spoken to sources who have confirmed that Intel will finally get into the tablet market, for real. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab ...... 25 May 2013 23:57
Report: Samsug providing displays for consumer Google Glass
Report: Samsug providing displays for consumer Google Glass
According to a new report, Google will be using Samsung as its OLED display component supplier for the Google Glass AR devices. The glasses, ...... 25 May 2013 12:34
New Intel Haswell chips to offer 50 percent better battery life for notebooks than Ivy Bridge
New Intel Haswell chips to offer 50 percent better battery life for notebooks than Ivy Bridge
Intel is preparing to launch their new power-efficient Core processors, codenamed Haswell, next month. The highly-anticipated processors ...... 24 May 2013 22:53
HTC First indefinitely postponed in UK, France
HTC First indefinitely postponed in UK, France
Facebook has confirmed that its expected HTC First launch is indefinitely delayed in the UK and France as the company works on improving its Home software. ...... 24 May 2013 22:11
Nexus variant of Samsung Galaxy S4 will be U.S.-only
Nexus variant of Samsung Galaxy S4 will be U.S.-only
Google has confirmed that its Nexus version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be U.S.-only. The version comes with a vanilla version of Android ...... 20 May 2013 20:57
Jolla announces first Sailfish-based smartphone
Jolla announces first Sailfish-based smartphone
Jolla, a Finnish mobile startup, has announced its first smartphone running the Sailfish OS. Sailfish is developed by Jolla in cooperation ...... 20 May 2013 10:21
Verizon quietly increases data limits for prepaid plans
Verizon quietly increases data limits for prepaid plans
Verizon has quietly increased the data limits for its new prepaid plans, with the changes taking place June 6th. The plans, which cost $60 ...... 19 May 2013 10:38
Dell's Android thumb PC to ship in July
Dell's Android thumb PC to ship in July
Dell's "Project Ophelia," which is an Android-based thumb PC, will begin shipping in July. The device will sell for around $100, says the company. ...... 19 May 2013 10:31
Pentagon clears Apple devices for use on defense networks
Pentagon clears Apple devices for use on defense networks
The Pentagon has confirmed that some Apple devices have been cleared to run on defense networks. iPads and iPhones running iOS 6 will now ...... 17 May 2013 23:31
UPDATE: The Nvidia Shield is now available for pre-order, three days early
UPDATE: The Nvidia Shield is now available for pre-order, three days early
Last week we reported that the NVIDIA SHIELD "console" would be available for pre-orders through multiple retail partners starting on May 20. ...... 17 May 2013 19:32
HTC says no to Nexus variant of 'One' smartphone
HTC says no to Nexus variant of 'One' smartphone
Yesterday, Google announced that it had partnered with Samsung to offer an unlocked Galaxy S4 that runs on stock Android and does not include ...... 16 May 2013 23:38
IDC: Android up to 75 percent smartphone share
IDC: Android up to 75 percent smartphone share
According to a new IDC report, Android now accounts for 75 percent share of the smartphone market. For the Q1, IDC says Android and Apple ...... 16 May 2013 23:29
Analyst: Samsung took 95 percent of Android smartphone profits
Analyst: Samsung took 95 percent of Android smartphone profits
According to Strategy Analytics, Samsung took 94.7 percent of all Android smartphone profits in the Q1 this year, leaving everybody else in the dust. ...... 15 May 2013 22:43
HP shows off Android and Windows SlateBook X2 and Split X2 convertibles
HP shows off Android and Windows SlateBook X2 and Split X2 convertibles
HP has announced two new convertibles today, the aptly named SlateBook x2 and Split x2. Both devices include detachable tablet displays and ...... 15 May 2013 22:17
Chrome browser reaches 750 million active users
Chrome browser reaches 750 million active users
Sundar Pichai, Google's senior vice president for Chrome and Android, announced today the Chrome has reached 750 million monthly active users, ...... 15 May 2013 22:00
Google launches 'Play Music All Access' unlimited streaming music service
Google launches 'Play Music All Access' unlimited streaming music service
Google used their I/O conference today to unveil their oft-rumored unlimited streaming music subscription service, dubbed "Google Play Music ...... 15 May 2013 19:35
Google adds Galaxy S4 variant to Nexus line-up on Google Play
Google adds Galaxy S4 variant to Nexus line-up on Google Play
Google has given Samsung's Galaxy S4 the Nexus treatment, showing it off at the Google I/O 2013 conference. The Samsung Galaxy S4 variant ...... 15 May 2013 16:14
Android activations pass 900 million
Android activations pass 900 million
Google revealed at the I/O 2013 conference that there has been more than 900 million Android devices activated so far. With such an astonishing ...... 15 May 2013 15:56
BlackBerry Messenger for iOS, Android coming in summer
BlackBerry Messenger for iOS, Android coming in summer
BlackBerry has confirmed that its popular BlackBerry Messenger - or BBM - will be available for users of Android and iOS devices this summer. ...... 14 May 2013 17:29
NVIDIA SHIELD pre-orders start May 20, $349
NVIDIA SHIELD pre-orders start May 20, $349
NVIDIA's Project SHIELD is now just 'SHIELD', and can be pre-ordered from several retail partners or the NVIDIA website from May 20. The ...... 14 May 2013 16:09
Disney to allow livestreaming of broadcast content on iOS devices
Disney to allow livestreaming of broadcast content on iOS devices
According to sources, Disney will begin allowing livestreaming of ABC broadcast content to iOS devices in NYC and Philadelphia. If completely ...... 12 May 2013 23:24
Canalys: 300 million 'smart mobile devices' shipped globally in last quarter
Canalys: 300 million 'smart mobile devices' shipped globally in last quarter
According to research firm Canalys, 308.7 million smart mobile devices were shipped in the first quarter, a huge growth rate of 37.4 percent year-over-year. ...... 10 May 2013 22:17
Report: Microsoft to purchase rest of Nook Media for $1 billion
Report: Microsoft to purchase rest of Nook Media for $1 billion
According to sources, Microsoft is exploring purchasing the rest of the digital assets of Nook Media that it does not own for $1 billion. ...... 10 May 2013 21:22
Ouya raises a lot more money, but delays launch of console
Ouya raises a lot more money, but delays launch of console
Ouya, the open-source console originally scheduled for commercial release at the beginning of June, has been delayed. The console will see ...... 9 May 2013 23:14
Google Glass gets latest software update
Google Glass gets latest software update
Google Glass early adopters will be receiving an OTA software update this week, if you have not already. The update patches and fixes a number ...... 8 May 2013 15:21
Elop: Nokia remains dedicated to Windows Phone
Elop: Nokia remains dedicated to Windows Phone
Nokia chief executive Stephen Elop has said that the Finnish mobile giant remains dedicated to the Windows Phone platforms for its smartphone devices. ...... 7 May 2013 13:08
BlackBerry, Samsung devices get clearance for U.S. defense networks
BlackBerry, Samsung devices get clearance for U.S. defense networks
The Pentagon has said this week that a number of BlackBerry and Samsung devices have been cleared for use on Defense Department networks, meaning ...... 5 May 2013 15:29
comScore: Global Android share falls since December
comScore: Global Android share falls since December
ComScore has released their latest U.S. smartphone share data for the period ended March 31st. Compared to the start of the new year, Google ...... 5 May 2013 13:01
TweetDeck's funeral postponed until June 11th
TweetDeck's funeral postponed until June 11th
To the dismay of thousands of happy users, Twitter announced last month that it was shutting down the popular TweetDeck AIR, TweetDeck for Android ...... 4 May 2013 16:08
Report: LG building the upcoming Nexus 5
Report: LG building the upcoming Nexus 5
According to a new report, LG has agreed to build the upcoming Nexus 5, marking the second Google phone they have created. The company released ...... 3 May 2013 22:03
16GB Samsung Galaxy S4 only has 8.82GB of usable space
16GB Samsung Galaxy S4 only has 8.82GB of usable space
Those that have tested the new Samsung Galaxy S4 were frustrated to learn that the size of Samsung's Android variant has ballooned in size, again. ...... 30 Apr 2013 18:28
'Google Now' released for iOS devices
'Google Now' released for iOS devices
Google has made their excellent Google Now software available to iOS users. Now comes as part of a broad update to the iOS Google Search ...... 30 Apr 2013 14:11
Sony Xperia Tablet Z now available for pre-order
Sony Xperia Tablet Z now available for pre-order
Sony has made its impressive Xperia Tablet Z available for pre-order. The new tab is a full-sized 10.1-inch tablet that is just 6.9mm thick, ...... 30 Apr 2013 13:10
LG adds another 5-inch smartphone to its Optimus lineup
LG adds another 5-inch smartphone to its Optimus lineup
LG has unveiled the Optimus GK, another powerful 5-inch LTE device to be added to their lineup. The GK will feature high-end specs, but will ...... 30 Apr 2013 12:52
Report leaks monster Galaxy Note III specs
Report leaks monster Galaxy Note III specs
According to a MyDrivers report, the Galaxy Note III will certainly pack some monster specs. The report claims the phone will have a 5.99-inch ...... 30 Apr 2013 11:02
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is a 7-inch tablet that makes phone calls
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is a 7-inch tablet that makes phone calls
Samsung has debuted their Galaxy Tab 3 this week, a low-end 7-inch tablet with one interesting feature, it can make phone calls if you buy the 3G model. ...... 30 Apr 2013 10:13
Android 4.3 being tested and is still part of Jelly Bean family, not Key Lime Pie
Android 4.3 being tested and is still part of Jelly Bean family, not Key Lime Pie
Android fans may be disappointed at the upcoming May I/O event, as it appears that Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie will not make its highly-anticipated debut. ...... 30 Apr 2013 9:52
Kantar: Android dominated global Q1 smartphone sales
Kantar: Android dominated global Q1 smartphone sales
According to a new report from research firm Kantar Worldpanel, Android dominated Q1 smartphone sales. The platform accounted for 64.2 percent ...... 30 Apr 2013 0:52
BlackBerry says Q10 sales are strong
BlackBerry says Q10 sales are strong
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins has said this week that he expects new Q10 device sales to total in the "tens of millions." The Q10 is the ...... 30 Apr 2013 0:30
Unlocked Sony Xperia Z makes its way to Best Buy stores
Unlocked Sony Xperia Z makes its way to Best Buy stores
Although the Sony Xperia Z has not found a carrier in the U.S., Best Buy has begun selling an unlocked version of the smartphone. The phone ...... 28 Apr 2013 12:16
Google spent $291 million on acquisitions last quarter
Google spent $291 million on acquisitions last quarter
Search giant Google spent a massive $291 million on acquisitions during the first quarter, as the company continues to look for ways to boost ...... 27 Apr 2013 20:18
Intel says $199 touchscreen Android notebooks are coming
Intel says $199 touchscreen Android notebooks are coming
According to Intel VP and CPO Dan Perlmutter, touchscreen notebook prices could soon hit new lows at $199, but they will run on Android, not Windows. ...... 26 Apr 2013 22:00
Microsoft signs Android, Chrome licensing agreement with ZTE
Microsoft signs Android, Chrome licensing agreement with ZTE
Microsoft has announced a new patent licensing deal with ZTE that will cover all Android and Chrome devices. The deal comes just a week after ...... 24 Apr 2013 20:22
Google Play revenues growing strong but still lag Apple
Google Play revenues growing strong but still lag Apple
According to new market research, Google Play Store revenues are growing at a much faster pace than Apple, but Apple remains the dominant store ...... 22 Apr 2013 23:15
Facebook Home reaches 500,000 downloads
Facebook Home reaches 500,000 downloads
In just 9 days since its launch in the Google Play Store, the Facebook Home user interface has been downloaded over 500,000 times. The number ...... 22 Apr 2013 22:29
Ouya ranks poorly in benchmarks against other Android devices
Ouya ranks poorly in benchmarks against other Android devices
Benchmarking company Futuremark recently tested 258 Android devices. Using their 3DMark benchmark tests, the Ouya came in 92nd place in performance, ...... 21 Apr 2013 12:48
Amazon expanding to Russia
Amazon expanding to Russia
E-tailing behemoth Amazon has announced it will expand operations to Russia. The company has opened its first office in the nation, to be ...... 21 Apr 2013 9:58
Twitter shutting down mobile TweetDeck on May 7th
Twitter shutting down mobile TweetDeck on May 7th
Twitter has confirmed that it will be shutting down TweetDeck AIR, TweetDeck for Android and TweetDeck for iPhone on May 7th. The company ...... 20 Apr 2013 23:24
Lookout: New Android malware family could have affected up to 9 million downloads
Lookout: New Android malware family could have affected up to 9 million downloads
Lookout, the popular security suite for Android devices has announced the discovery of BadNews, a malware family that has affected many downloaders. ...... 20 Apr 2013 22:41
Yahoo killing off even more services
Yahoo killing off even more services
Yahoo has announced this week that it will be killing off even more services this month as it continues to streamline. The company will shut ...... 20 Apr 2013 20:45
Amazon expanding Android Appstore to almost 200 countries
Amazon expanding Android Appstore to almost 200 countries
Amazon has announced the expansion of their Android Appstore. Developers can now submit apps for distribution in almost 200 countries, including ...... 17 Apr 2013 23:57
Android reaches 1.5 million activations per day
Android reaches 1.5 million activations per day
Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt has revealed the latest Android activation figures. Last month, the company was seeing 1.4 million ...... 17 Apr 2013 22:45
Google reveals specs for Google Glass
Google reveals specs for Google Glass
Google has published the specifications for its Google Glass wearable device alongside the release of the Mirror API for Glass apps. Glass ...... 16 Apr 2013 20:08
WhatsApp reaches 200 million monthly users
WhatsApp reaches 200 million monthly users
Speaking at the Dive Into Mobile conference today, WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum had some impressive figures to reveal for the application. The exec ...... 16 Apr 2013 19:22
iOS YouTube app adds live broadcast support
iOS YouTube app adds live broadcast support
Google has updated the iOS YouTube app to support live broadcasts. Starting with version 1.3 of the app, Apple fans can stream live concerts ...... 15 Apr 2013 23:02
Report: Microsoft working on smartwatch to rival Samsung, Apple
Report: Microsoft working on smartwatch to rival Samsung, Apple
According to the WSJ, Microsoft is working on a touch-enabled smartwatch to rival Samsung and Apple's supposed devices. In 2004, the company ...... 15 Apr 2013 21:07
Facebook Home now available for five Android devices
Facebook Home now available for five Android devices
Facebook has announced today that the Facebook Home user interface is available on five Android devices. Besides the HTC First, which features ...... 12 Apr 2013 23:48
It's official: LinkedIn purchases Pulse app for $90 million
It's official: LinkedIn purchases Pulse app for $90 million
After months of rumors, it's official; LinkedIn has purchased popular newsreader app startup Pulse. The sale price is reported to be $90 ...... 11 Apr 2013 23:13
Samsung unveils massive Galaxy MEGA smartphones
Samsung unveils massive Galaxy MEGA smartphones
Samsung has announced today the launch of their Galaxy MEGA series, The Galaxy MEGA 5.8 will have a 5.8-inch screen and the MEGA 6.3 will ...... 11 Apr 2013 20:36
Google Music expanded to seven new countries
Google Music expanded to seven new countries
Google has announced that its Google Play Music service has been expanded to seven new nations. The new countries are Australia, New Zealand, ...... 10 Apr 2013 14:53
WhatsApp denies Google is looking to buy it
WhatsApp denies Google is looking to buy it
Earlier this week we reported that popular mobile messaging app WhatsApp was rumored to be in negotiations with Google over a buyout, one that ...... 10 Apr 2013 8:49
Google rumored to be buying WhatsApp for $1 billion
Google rumored to be buying WhatsApp for $1 billion
Popular mobile messaging app WhatsApp is rumored to be in negotiations with Google over a buyout, one that could cost the search giant $1 billion. ...... 8 Apr 2013 18:20
HTC First runs stock Android if you disable Facebook Home
HTC First runs stock Android if you disable Facebook Home
HTC has confirmed that their new Facebook Phone, the "First," will actually run stock Android underneath the Facebook Home user interface. ...... 6 Apr 2013 21:38
Samsung unveils Wi-Fi-only version of Galaxy Camera
Samsung unveils Wi-Fi-only version of Galaxy Camera
Samsung has announced a Wi-Fi-only version of their Android-based Galaxy Camera. Galaxy Cameras offer Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a 4.8-inch ...... 6 Apr 2013 20:23
Facebook and HTC unveil Facebook Home for the HTC First
Facebook and HTC unveil "Facebook Home" for the HTC First
HTC and Facebook unveiled Facebook Home today, an Android-based user interface that highlights "the Facebook experience." The HTC First will ...... 4 Apr 2013 22:17
Android 4.1 or higher now on 25 percent of devices
Android 4.1 or higher now on 25 percent of devices
Google has released their early April OS version share update, and Android 4.x saw a nice boost from earlier in the year. Jelly Bean, versions ...... 3 Apr 2013 19:51
Is this what the 'Facebook Phone' looks like?
Is this what the 'Facebook Phone' looks like?
A day ahead of the major Facebook event tomorrow, a few sites have posted leaks of the alleged Facebook Phone. The phone is supposedly called ...... 3 Apr 2013 17:21
LG building Firefox smartphones
LG building Firefox smartphones
LG has confirmed that it will be launching phones this year that run on the Mozilla Firefox mobile operating system. The phones will launch ...... 3 Apr 2013 16:56
Facebook to reveal modified version of Android next week
Facebook to reveal modified version of Android next week
Facebook recently sent out press invites for April 4th, saying bluntly "Come See Our New Home On Android." Multiple sources are reporting ...... 30 Mar 2013 16:47
Smartphone users check Facebook on their phones 14 times per day
Smartphone users check Facebook on their phones 14 times per day
According to a new IDC survey, smartphone owners check their Facebook pages, on average, 14 times per day. In total, users spend 32 minutes ...... 28 Mar 2013 20:30
Google Translate for Android adds offline support for 50 languages
Google Translate for Android adds offline support for 50 languages
Google has announced today that it has added offline language support to its Google Translate app for Android. The search giant says the ...... 28 Mar 2013 10:07
Google launches Play hardware store for India
Google launches Play hardware store for India
Google has opened up its Play hardware store to Indian buyers. Just days after opening up the Google Play Books store, buyers in India can ...... 27 Mar 2013 0:06
BlackBerry shares fall as demand for Z10 phone appears to be non-existent
BlackBerry shares fall as demand for Z10 phone appears to be non-existent
BlackBerry made its return to the U.S. yesterday via carrier AT&T, but it appears consumer demand has not returned. Shares of the company ...... 23 Mar 2013 17:25
BlackBerry 10 reaches 100,000 apps
BlackBerry 10 reaches 100,000 apps
In less than two months, the BlackBerry 10 mobile OS has reached a significant milestone, 100,000 apps. Additionally, BlackBerry says a few ...... 21 Mar 2013 22:37
Google Play 4.0 leaked
Google Play 4.0 leaked
Droid-Life has posted a 6-minute long preview of the upcoming Google Play Store 4.0 application. The update is expected to be unveiled at ...... 21 Mar 2013 11:46
HTC CEO will step down if 'One' is a failure
HTC CEO will step down if 'One' is a failure
According to the WSJ, HTC's longtime CEO has bet his job on the success of the One flagship device. Reads the exact quote, "In a meeting ...... 21 Mar 2013 11:02
HTC One flagship delayed thanks to supply issues
HTC One flagship delayed thanks to supply issues
Last month, HTC made a big show of unveiling its next flagship, the One, a powerful device with high-end specs and the latest version of its ...... 19 Mar 2013 19:52
WhatsApp expanding subscription model to iOS
WhatsApp expanding subscription model to iOS
WhatsApp, the popular cross-market mobile messaging application, has announced it will be expanding its annual subscription model to iOS. ...... 18 Mar 2013 21:05
Sony unveils Xperia SP and Xperia L smartphones
Sony unveils Xperia SP and Xperia L smartphones
Sony has announced two new mid-range Android phones today, the Xperia SP and L. The SP has a 4.6-inch 720p display, a 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon ...... 18 Mar 2013 20:43
Samsung: High-end Tizen phone coming late summer
Samsung: High-end Tizen phone coming late summer
Samsung Electronics has confirmed its plans to release a high-end Tizen smartphone this year, either in late August or early September. Tizen ...... 15 Mar 2013 18:52
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is official with 5-inch 1080p display, 13MP camera, Cat 3 LTE, eye-tracking features
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is official with 5-inch 1080p display, 13MP camera, Cat 3 LTE, eye-tracking features
Samsung unveiled its highly-anticipated flagship, the Galaxy S4, during a long and extremely strange event in NYC tonight. While there was ...... 14 Mar 2013 22:01
CBS brings full episode streaming to iOS
CBS brings full episode streaming to iOS
CBS has unveiled a new app for iOS devices giving iPhone and iPad owners streaming access to full episodes of their favorite shows including ...... 14 Mar 2013 21:24
Rovio's 'The Croods' now available on iOS, Android
Rovio's 'The Croods' now available on iOS, Android
Rovio, the company behind the blockbuster 'Angry Birds' franchise, has announced the launch of their new "Croods" game based on the movie by ...... 14 Mar 2013 20:50
Android boss Andy Rubin steps down
Android boss Andy Rubin steps down
Google CEO Larry Page has announced today that longtime Android boss Andy Rubin will be stepping down from the position. Sundar Pichai, the ...... 13 Mar 2013 23:04
Apple shows fear, trash talks Android day before Galaxy S IV launch
Apple shows fear, trash talks Android day before Galaxy S IV launch
Less than 24 hours before the company unveils the most-anticipated phone of the year, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing Phil ...... 13 Mar 2013 19:58
Leak shows off new Motorola phone with bigger Google integration
Leak shows off new Motorola phone with bigger Google integration
Thanks to Tinh tế, we have a newly leaked Motorola smartphone that seems to have more Google integration than previous handsets. The ...... 13 Mar 2013 10:30
LinkedIn buying popular newsreader app 'Pulse' for $50 million
LinkedIn buying popular newsreader app 'Pulse' for $50 million
According to sources, professional social network LinkedIn will be buying popular newsreader app 'Pulse' for at least $50 million. The purchase ...... 12 Mar 2013 0:56
T-Mobile USA making BlackBerry Z10 available to business users on Monday
T-Mobile USA making BlackBerry Z10 available to business users on Monday
T-Mobile USA has announced that business customers will be able to purchase the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone starting tomorrow. Delivery is ...... 10 Mar 2013 15:30
Google to lay off 10 percent more Motorola Mobility employees
Google to lay off 10 percent more Motorola Mobility employees
Google has confirmed it will be laying off another 10 percent of Motorola Mobility's employees, following the 4000 it laid off last year as ...... 9 Mar 2013 10:07
Original 'Angry Birds' now free for iOS
Original 'Angry Birds' now free for iOS
Rovio, in an effort to boost sales of the aging game, has made the original Angry Birds free for iOS users, including iPad owners. Additionally, ...... 9 Mar 2013 9:43
Android 4.x finally surpasses Gingerbread in OS share
Android 4.x finally surpasses Gingerbread in OS share
It has taken quite some time, but Android 4.x has finally surpassed Google's ancient Android 2.3 Gingerbread in OS share. Android 4.0.x is ...... 9 Mar 2013 8:25
Google Play celebrating first anniversary with special offerings
Google Play celebrating first anniversary with special offerings
Exactly one year ago, Google merged its Android Market with a few of its other services to create the Google Play Store. The Store offers ...... 6 Mar 2013 23:17
BBC iPlayer headed to Windows Phone
BBC iPlayer headed to Windows Phone
The BBC has announced that it will be making its extremely popular iPlayer streaming VOD service available to Windows Phone users. Before ...... 5 Mar 2013 20:51
Facebook expands free VoIP for Android, but only in Canada for now
Facebook expands free VoIP for Android, but only in Canada for now
Last month, Facebook updated its iOS app, adding free VoIP calling for users in the U.S. and Canada. Today, the company has expanded that ...... 5 Mar 2013 0:39
Asus Transformer Pad first non-Nexus device to get Android 4.2
Asus Transformer Pad first non-Nexus device to get Android 4.2
Asus has announced that its Transformer Pad TF300 is getting the Android 4.2 update this week. The device will be the first non-Nexus tablet ...... 5 Mar 2013 0:33
BlackBerry 10 gets first firmware update
BlackBerry 10 gets first firmware update
BlackBerry has announced it is rolling out its first firmware update for the new BB10 operating system. The update will improve usability ...... 3 Mar 2013 13:38
Rovio launching 'Croods' game
Rovio launching 'Croods' game
Rovio, the company behind the blockbuster 'Angry Birds' franchise, has announced it will be launching a new "Croods" game based on the movie ...... 3 Mar 2013 12:32
Amazon releases iPad-optimized Cloud Player app
Amazon releases iPad-optimized Cloud Player app
Amazon has announced today that its Cloud Player is headed to the iPad and iPad Mini. The tablet-optimized app is now available for free ...... 27 Feb 2013 21:16
Spotify finally updates iOS application
Spotify finally updates iOS application
Spotify has given iOS device owners a nice overhaul for their favorite app. Version 0.6 brings most of the updates Android users have had ...... 27 Feb 2013 16:15
FTC has strong words for other OEMs following HTC ruling
FTC has strong words for other OEMs following HTC ruling
Earlier this week, HTC America announced that it would settle with the FCC over claims it did not "take adequate steps to eliminate security ...... 27 Feb 2013 14:14
Sony Xperia Tablet Z given release date, priced
Sony Xperia Tablet Z given release date, priced
Sony has priced their highly anticipated Xperia Tablet Z. The new Xperia Tablet Z is a full-sized 10.1-inch tablet that is just 6.9mm thick, ...... 26 Feb 2013 1:10
Samsung to merge Bada into newer Tizen operating system
Samsung to merge Bada into newer Tizen operating system
Samsung has finally announced it will be killing off its Bada operating system, and merging the OS into the newer Tizen, which itself was a ...... 25 Feb 2013 23:28
Asus shows off 5-inch 1080p Padfone Infinity
Asus shows off 5-inch 1080p Padfone Infinity
Asus has unveiled their new Padfone Infinity today, providing a flagship for their smartphone/tablet hybrid series. As with other PadFones, ...... 25 Feb 2013 22:46
HP to sell $169 Android tablet
HP to sell $169 Android tablet
HP has announced a $169 Android tablet, undercutting rivals and adding its own player in the increasingly saturated small form factor tablet market. ...... 25 Feb 2013 21:30
HTC settles with FCC over software security flaws
HTC settles with FCC over software security flaws
HTC America has announced this weekend that it will settle with the FCC over claims it did not "take adequate steps to eliminate security flaws" ...... 24 Feb 2013 21:25
Samsung launches Galaxy Note 8.0 to compete with iPad Mini
Samsung launches Galaxy Note 8.0 to compete with iPad Mini
Samsung has unveiled their long-rumored Galaxy Note 8.0, a tablet to compete directly with the iPad Mini. The Note 8.0 has an 8-inch screen, ...... 24 Feb 2013 19:55
Google now in talks for new unlimited streaming music service
Google now in talks for new unlimited streaming music service
According to a new report, Google is now in talks with the major labels in an effort to launch an unlimited streaming music service. In the ...... 23 Feb 2013 21:47
Google Glass to cost under $1500 when it launches this year
Google Glass to cost under $1500 when it launches this year
According to CNET, Google's new Google Glass eyewear will be available by the end of the year and cost under $1500 per pair. The original ...... 23 Feb 2013 21:25
Google I/O registration starts on March 13th, requires Google Wallet
Google I/O registration starts on March 13th, requires Google Wallet
Google has sent out invites for their 2013 I/O conference, which is slated for May 15th-17th this year. The event will be held at the Moscone ...... 23 Feb 2013 19:00
Sources: Nokia to get back to its roots with cheaper handsets
Sources: Nokia to get back to its roots with cheaper handsets
After trying their hand at the high-end smartphone market with little success, sources are claiming that Nokia will get back to its roots and ...... 22 Feb 2013 20:49
BlackBerry 10 will not be getting native Instagram app
BlackBerry 10 will not be getting native Instagram app
According to new reports, BlackBerry 10 users will not be getting a native Instagram app. While the large smartphone ecosystem does have ...... 21 Feb 2013 23:10
Kim Dotcom reveals Mega one month milestones
Kim Dotcom reveals Mega one month milestones
Infamous file sharing king Kim Dotcom has boasted about the early stats and milestones for his new Mega adventure. Dotcom even went as far ...... 20 Feb 2013 23:37
Google has created touchscreen Chromebooks for release this year
Google has created touchscreen Chromebooks for release this year
According to the WSJ, Google has developed touchscreen Chromebooks for release later this year. Chromebooks run on the company's own ChromeOS ...... 20 Feb 2013 23:17
Google stock hits $800
Google stock hits $800
On Tuesday, Google's stock price hit $800 for the first time as confidence in the search and mobile giant is booming. In 2007, Google stock ...... 20 Feb 2013 17:38
HTC unveils new One flagship with 'UltraPixel' camera
HTC unveils new One flagship with 'UltraPixel' camera
Exactly as been leaked over the last month, HTC used their press event today to unveil the new "One" flagship. The device has a 4.7-inch ...... 19 Feb 2013 11:03
Google planning on launching retail stores
Google planning on launching retail stores
Google is in the process of launching retail stores in the U.S., following in the footsteps of rivals Apple and Microsoft. The stores would ...... 19 Feb 2013 10:10
Archos to get in the Android smartphone game
Archos to get in the Android smartphone game
Archos has announced it will be introducing three new Android smartphones at next week's Mobile World Congress event in Spain. The company ...... 18 Feb 2013 21:18
China tops U.S. as top smartphone and tablet market
China tops U.S. as top smartphone and tablet market
According to a new report from mobile app tracking company Flurry Analytics, China is now the world's top smartphone and tablet market. For ...... 18 Feb 2013 20:54
Are these the Samsung Galaxy S IV's specs?
Are these the Samsung Galaxy S IV's specs?
The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S IV has had its specs leaked. Many expect the device to be announced as early as March 15th, for a ...... 17 Feb 2013 21:04
Skype Video Messaging now live for iOS, Android and Mac
Skype Video Messaging now live for iOS, Android and Mac
Microsoft has launched their Skype Video Messages feature to iOS, Android and Mac. The company has been working on the update since last ...... 16 Feb 2013 16:33
Ubuntu Touch OS preview coming next week for certain Nexus devices
Ubuntu Touch OS preview coming next week for certain Nexus devices
Last month, Canonical unveiled details about their upcoming Ubuntu mobile OS, showing off some features running on a Galaxy Nexus handset. ...... 15 Feb 2013 20:07
Apple fights for iPhone trademark in Brazil
Apple fights for iPhone trademark in Brazil
Apple will challenge a ruling in Brazil this week that found the iPad-maker does not have exclusive rights to the "iPhone" trademark in the country. ...... 14 Feb 2013 21:40
Apple loses 'iPhone' case in Brazil
Apple loses 'iPhone' case in Brazil
Apple does not have exclusive rights to the 'iPhone' trademark in Brazil, it has been ruled. Gradiente Eletronica registered the iPhone trademark ...... 13 Feb 2013 13:21
LG unveils L Series II phones
LG unveils L Series II phones
LG has unveiled three new smartphones today, part of their L Series II lineup. The Optimus L7 II, Optimus L5 II and Optimus L3 II will build ...... 12 Feb 2013 23:23
HTC M7 flagship likely to debut as HTC One
HTC M7 flagship likely to debut as HTC One
The much-anticipated HTC M7 is said to be launching with a rebranded name, the "HTC One." HTC has used the One title in most of its previous ...... 12 Feb 2013 20:05
Vertu's luxury Android phone costs just $10,000
Vertu's luxury Android phone costs just $10,000
Vertu's latest luxury smartphone comes with a hefty $10,000 price tag, and it doesn't even support 4G networks. The Android-running Vertu ...... 12 Feb 2013 19:59
Samsung, EA team up for new '100% indie' app revenue split program
Samsung, EA team up for new '100% indie' app revenue split program
Samsung and EA have teamed up in an effort to bring new developers to Samsung's apps store, which has lagged behind that of rivals. The company ...... 10 Feb 2013 22:04
Apple's Tim Cook didn't want Samsung lawsuits, but Steve Jobs did
Apple's Tim Cook didn't want Samsung lawsuits, but Steve Jobs did
Cook didn't want to start legal fight with Samsung. Apple CEO Tim Cook did not have an appetite for a legal fight with Samsung after the ...... 10 Feb 2013 13:26
Android Ouya consoles will be released every year
Android Ouya consoles will be released every year
Ouya release pattern will follow mobile devices. Ouya will take advantage of the annual decrease in the price of components in order to launch ...... 10 Feb 2013 7:53
Panda Labs: One third of PCs are infected with malware
Panda Labs: One third of PCs are infected with malware
Although rates have dropped, Panda Labs is reporting that one third of all PCs are infected with malware. 32 percent of users the security ...... 8 Feb 2013 18:37
IMPORTANT: Adobe pushes out Flash updates for serious security flaws
IMPORTANT: Adobe pushes out Flash updates for serious security flaws
Adobe issues important fixes. It has had to address two zero-day vulnerabilities that are being exploited in the wild. One (CVE-2013-0633) ...... 8 Feb 2013 17:39
Qualcomm criticizes rival Tegra processors
Qualcomm criticizes rival Tegra processors
Qualcomm CMO Anand Chandrasekher has bashed rival chipmaker Nvidia's Tegra processors. Tegra 3 quad-core processors power most of 2012's ...... 6 Feb 2013 23:54
Samsung Galaxy S IV to be unveiled in March, available from April?
Samsung Galaxy S IV to be unveiled in March, available from April?
Samsung Galaxy S IV to be unveiled next month, report says. SamMobile cites a "trusted insider" in reporting that Samsung will officially ...... 6 Feb 2013 11:09
Apple to lose 'iPhone' trademark in Brazil
Apple to lose 'iPhone' trademark in Brazil
According to sources familiar with the ruling, Brazil's Institute of Intellectual Property has voted to strip Apple of the "iPhone" trademark in the nation. ...... 5 Feb 2013 19:15
Ouya Android console to sell at Best Buy, Gamestop and Target from June
Ouya Android console to sell at Best Buy, Gamestop and Target from June
Android console to hit retail in June. The Ouya games console - the result of a very successful Kickstarter campaign that raised $8 million ...... 5 Feb 2013 10:31
Nokia moves a step closer to Windows tablets
Nokia moves a step closer to Windows tablets
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop would not officially confirm it, but the exec made more statements suggesting that the phone maker will be building a ...... 4 Feb 2013 22:21
Are these the specs of Samsung's rumored $149 tablet?
Are these the specs of Samsung's rumored $149 tablet?
Over the past few weeks there have been rumors that Samsung is expected to release a new Galaxy Tab that will mark a new price low for high-end ...... 2 Feb 2013 14:34
Verizon shows off prepaid wireless plans
Verizon shows off prepaid wireless plans
Verizon Wireless has announced this week a set of prepaid smartphone plans aimed at the "budget-minded" consumer. Both plans include unlimited ...... 2 Feb 2013 14:22
iSuppli: Microsoft Surface sales well below shipments
iSuppli: Microsoft Surface sales well below shipments
According to IHS iSuppli, Microsoft Surface sales were well below the 1 million mark. Additionally, the tablet saw a large amount of returns. ...... 31 Jan 2013 22:27
The Motorola 'X Phone' is real
The Motorola 'X Phone' is real
Last year, the we reported on Motorola's rumored 'X Phone,' the first real collaboration between Google and its recent acquisition, Motorola Mobility. ...... 31 Jan 2013 22:16
Ballmer: We aren't scared of Dropbox
Ballmer: We aren't scared of Dropbox
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer dismissed Dropbox today, while pumping the company's own SkyDrive cloud service. The exec called Dropbox a "fine ...... 30 Jan 2013 21:15
Sony adds 320kbps quality to 'Music Unlimited' music streaming
Sony adds 320kbps quality to 'Music Unlimited' music streaming
Sony has announced that Music Unlimited subscribers are about to get a nice quality boost. As of today, all 18 million tracks will be available ...... 30 Jan 2013 20:08
RIM unveils BlackBerry 10 with new phones, rebrands company name
RIM unveils BlackBerry 10 with new phones, rebrands company name
RIM used their much-hyped press event today to unveil BlackBerry 10, the operating system that the company hopes will help turn around its half ...... 30 Jan 2013 16:29
Next Nexus 7 to feature 1080p display and launch in May?
Next Nexus 7 to feature 1080p display and launch in May?
According to sources, Google and Asus are preparing a sequel to the Nexus 7 for May. Google's 2013 I/O conference is set for May 15th, which ...... 29 Jan 2013 23:46
HTC to hold large press event on February 19th
HTC to hold large press event on February 19th
HTC has announced this week that it will be holding a press event on February 19th. The event will showcase "what is next" for the struggling ...... 29 Jan 2013 23:14
Android 4.0 ported to Windows PCs, tablets
Android 4.0 ported to Windows PCs, tablets
"WindowsAndroid" has ported Android 4.0 to Windows PCs and tablets, giving fans a chance to use the mobile operating system on their devices. ...... 27 Jan 2013 9:02
Samsung unveils new rugged Galaxy Xcover 2
Samsung unveils new rugged Galaxy Xcover 2
Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy Xcover 2, an IP67-certified smartphone. The device has a 4-inch WVGA TFT screen, runs on a dual-core 1GHz ...... 25 Jan 2013 18:40
Is the Nokia 'Laser' headed to Verizon soon?
Is the Nokia 'Laser' headed to Verizon soon?
According to multiple sources, Verizon is planning a new flagship Windows Phone device codenamed the "Laser." The new Nokia Lumia phone will ...... 24 Jan 2013 22:23
Samsung Galaxy S IV 'confirmed' as codename Altius with April release date
Samsung Galaxy S IV 'confirmed' as codename Altius with April release date
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S IV flagship device has been confirmed by SamMobile, with the new codename Altius and a release date for the second week of April. ...... 22 Jan 2013 14:32
Samsung confirms 8-inch Galaxy Note tablet
Samsung confirms 8-inch Galaxy Note tablet
Samsung has confirmed that they will be unveiling an iPad Mini challenger at next month's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The device ...... 21 Jan 2013 23:33
Is this the rumored HTC M7 with Sense 5?
Is this the rumored HTC M7 with Sense 5?
In what looks to be the most official leaks yet, Android Police has pictures of the upcoming HTC M7 with Sense 5.0. The site has a real picture ...... 21 Jan 2013 11:48
Sony shows off new flagship Xperia Tablet Z
Sony shows off new flagship Xperia Tablet Z
Sony has unveiled the thinnest tablet in the world. The new Xperia Tablet Z is a full-sized 10.1-inch tablet that is just 6.9mm thick, even ...... 21 Jan 2013 10:54
Codename 'iPhone Math' coming in June with 4.8-inch display
Codename 'iPhone Math' coming in June with 4.8-inch display
According to a new China Times report, Apple is working on a new iPhone, codenamed "Math" to launch along side the upcoming iPhone 5S in June. ...... 21 Jan 2013 10:42
LG Optimus G Pro to feature 1080p 5-inch screen
LG Optimus G Pro to feature 1080p 5-inch screen
Thanks to a new leak, we can see that LG is working on a new sequel to its popular Optimus G. The Optimus G Pro will feature a 5-inch 1080p ...... 18 Jan 2013 14:37
Apple lets Chinese buyers purchase iPhones in installments
Apple lets Chinese buyers purchase iPhones in installments
Apple has begun allowing users to buy iPhones and Macbook laptops in China while paying in installments. The payments can be made over a ...... 15 Jan 2013 21:55
Forbes: The iPhone is no longer cool
Forbes: The iPhone is no longer cool
According to a new Forbes report, the worst thing possible has happened to the iPhone; it's no longer 'cool' with teens. "There was quite ...... 14 Jan 2013 22:18
WSJ: Apple cutting iPhone orders due to weak demand
WSJ: Apple cutting iPhone orders due to weak demand
According to the WSJ, Apple has begun cutting component orders for the iPhone 5 due to weak demand. For example, Apple has cut its orders ...... 13 Jan 2013 23:46
Polaroid unveils no-frills 7-inch tablet for $129
Polaroid unveils no-frills 7-inch tablet for $129
Polaroid has introduced a new tablet at CES this week. The tablets main selling point is its price, which is just $129, undercutting all ...... 11 Jan 2013 20:44
ZTE to sell Firefox phone in Europe this year
ZTE to sell Firefox phone in Europe this year
ZTE has announced that is working on a Firefox phone to be released in Europe this year. The company, which is China's second largest maker ...... 10 Jan 2013 13:26
Verizon saw record number of activations in last quarter
Verizon saw record number of activations in last quarter
Verizon, in its recent 8-K regulatory filing, announced it had record smartphone activations in the Q4 2012. The carrier saw 9.8 million ...... 10 Jan 2013 12:42
Report: The rumored cheaper iPhone coming this year
Report: The rumored cheaper iPhone coming this year
According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple has plans to sell a low-end iPhone by the end of the year. The smaller and cheaper device will ...... 10 Jan 2013 12:31
uTorrent headed to the big screen
uTorrent headed to the big screen
The BBK BitTorrent Box is finally here. The set-top runs on Android and will allow users to stream files downloaded through uTorrent right to their TV. ...... 10 Jan 2013 10:18
ZTE shows off 'Grand S' smartphone
ZTE shows off 'Grand S' smartphone
ZTE has used CES to unveil their new flagship. The 5-inch 1080p 'Grand S' dispaly will feature 440ppi and be protected by Gorilla Glass 2. ...... 9 Jan 2013 23:42
Pebble smartwatch to ship on January 23rd
Pebble smartwatch to ship on January 23rd
Pebble, the smartwatch that is Kickstarter's highest funded project of all-time, now has an official ship date. Reads the email I received this morning: ...... 9 Jan 2013 22:05
Huawei's 6.1-inch Ascend Mate is official
Huawei's 6.1-inch Ascend Mate is official
Unofficially revealed last month, Huawei has officially unveiled their 6.1-inch 720p beast, the Ascend Mate. The device has the largest screen ...... 8 Jan 2013 19:02
CES: Alcatel shows off 'world's thinnest smartphone'
CES: Alcatel shows off 'world's thinnest smartphone'
Alcatel has used their CES showcase to launch the "world's thinnest smartphone," the One Touch Idol Ultra. Additionally, the company unveiled ...... 8 Jan 2013 18:50
Review: The Google Nexus 4
Review: The Google Nexus 4
In early November, Google announced their latest Nexus phone, simply called the Nexus 4. The device is built by LG and packs high-end specs ...... 6 Jan 2013 17:36
New HTC M7 to feature 'cleaner' HTC Sense
New HTC M7 to feature 'cleaner' HTC Sense
After a rough year for sales, HTC seems to be fighting back with some new, powerful flagships. One of the most rumored devices is the upcoming ...... 6 Jan 2013 11:26
The 'Dandroids' were Android's original (but temporary) mascots
The 'Dandroids' were Android's original (but temporary) mascots
Earlier this week, Android engineer Dan Morrill showed off Android's original (but temporary) mascots before the now famous green robot was signed off on. ...... 6 Jan 2013 11:08
Report: 50 million Android and iOS devices activated in last week of 2012
Report: 50 million Android and iOS devices activated in last week of 2012
According to end of year figures from analytics firm Flurry, Android and iOS saw massive record activations during the end of 2012. On Christmas ...... 2 Jan 2013 15:14
Canonical shows off Ubuntu mobile OS on Galaxy Nexus
Canonical shows off Ubuntu mobile OS on Galaxy Nexus
As expected, Canonical has unveiled some more details about their upcoming Ubuntu mobile OS, even showing off some features running on a Galaxy ...... 2 Jan 2013 14:53
Samsung wants to sell 390 million smartphones this year
Samsung wants to sell 390 million smartphones this year
Samsung is looking to finally pull itself away from Apple in the world battle for smartphone supremacy. According to the KT, Samsung is planning ...... 2 Jan 2013 11:10
Tizen to make its debut next year
Tizen to make its debut next year
According to a new report, the open-source mobile OS Tizen will finally see the light of day in 2013. Tizen is notable because it is backed ...... 31 Dec 2012 12:11
Android malware using Google Play Store icon to trick users
Android malware using Google Play Store icon to trick users
A new Android trojan has been found that causes infected devices to be used for spamming text message purposes and even DDoS attacks. The ...... 30 Dec 2012 22:27
Ouya starts shipping consoles to developers
Ouya starts shipping consoles to developers
Ouya, the Android-based gaming console, will begin shipping to developers in the next few days. The console, which was one of Kickstarter's ...... 29 Dec 2012 21:59
MTA unveils app to track NYC trains in real-time
MTA unveils app to track NYC trains in real-time
The MTA has unveiled a new smartphone app for subway travelers that will reveal real-time arrival times for the nation's largest subway system. ...... 29 Dec 2012 21:25
Original Galaxy Note getting Jelly Bean and multi-window tech
Original Galaxy Note getting Jelly Bean and multi-window tech
Samsung has confirmed that the original phablet, the Galaxy Note, will be receiving Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, along with the Premium Suite upgrade. ...... 27 Dec 2012 17:12
Christmas Day 2012 sees record activations for iOS, Android devices
Christmas Day 2012 sees record activations for iOS, Android devices
According to Flurry, Android and iOS devices saw record amounts of activations this week on Christmas. Flurry uses a database of 260,000 ...... 27 Dec 2012 17:04
China hits 1.1 billion mobile users
China hits 1.1 billion mobile users
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has posted new astonishing numbers today about the nation. As of November ...... 25 Dec 2012 16:15
Apple backs off and canceled Kickstarter project is back
Apple backs off and canceled Kickstarter project is back
The Kickstarter-backed 'POP' device charger has been re-instated, after Apple lightened up on their Lightning adapter guidelines. Last week, ...... 25 Dec 2012 14:47
New Huawei Ascend Mate has 6.1-inch display
New Huawei Ascend Mate has 6.1-inch display
Huawei has decided that bigger is better. The Chinese company has introduced its new Ascend Mate smartphone with a massive 6.1-inch 1080p Android phone. ...... 25 Dec 2012 12:27
Razr and Razr Maxx getting Jelly Bean
Razr and Razr Maxx getting Jelly Bean
In October, Motorola gave a roadmap for its Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) plans. Now, some lucky owners will finally get the update for their ...... 25 Dec 2012 2:24
WSJ: Acer coming out with $99 tablet next year
WSJ: Acer coming out with $99 tablet next year
According to the WSJ, Acer is ramping up to launch a $99 Android tablet next year. The tablet will feature a 7-inch screen, a 1024x600 resolution, ...... 24 Dec 2012 18:51
Apple tops 50 percent share in the U.S. in latest quarter
Apple tops 50 percent share in the U.S. in latest quarter
According to recent figures from Kantar, Apple managed to see its highest ever smartphone market share in the U.S. For the quarter ended ...... 23 Dec 2012 12:06
The first BlackBerry 10 phone is called the Z10
The first BlackBerry 10 phone is called the Z10
According to a leaked ad, the first BlackBerry 10 phone will be called the Z10. The company will officially unveil the device on January ...... 20 Dec 2012 20:55
Images of BlackBerry 10 UI appear
Images of BlackBerry 10 UI appear
Thanks to Tinthe and their early dev L-series BlackBerry phone, we have a plethora of BlackBerry 10 UI screenshots. The hardware itself is ...... 17 Dec 2012 21:14
Rhapsody finally unveils iPad app
Rhapsody finally unveils iPad app
Long-standing streaming music company Rhapsody has finally launched an app for the iPad. The move comes months, if not years, after rivals ...... 17 Dec 2012 20:54
Google: No native Gmail or Drive apps for Windows 8, WP8
Google: No native Gmail or Drive apps for Windows 8, WP8
The search giant sees no interest. Google Apps product management director Clay Bavor has noted today that the company has no plans to develop ...... 13 Dec 2012 0:44
Oppo launches new 'Find 5' flagship smartphone
Oppo launches new 'Find 5' flagship smartphone
Oppo, best known for their luxury DVD/Blu-ray players and home theater setups, has launched their new flagship smartphone, the Find 5. The ...... 13 Dec 2012 0:29
Rovio celebrates Angry Birds anniversary with 30 new levels
Rovio celebrates Angry Birds anniversary with 30 new levels
Upon celebrating the franchise's third birthday, Rovio has updated Angry Birds to version 3.0, adding 30 new levels. Besides the levels, ...... 11 Dec 2012 20:46
Chrome to add Google Now services
Chrome to add Google Now services
According to Google, the popular Android service "Google Now" is now being built into the Chrome browser. The technology, which was released ...... 8 Dec 2012 16:53
Apple and Google jointly bid on Kodak's patents
Apple and Google jointly bid on Kodak's patents
Apple and Google have partnered up to bid on Eastman Kodak's patents out of bankruptcy. The imaging pioneer has over 1100 patents and went ...... 8 Dec 2012 16:25
Is there a 7-inch Galaxy Note tablet coming?
Is there a 7-inch Galaxy Note tablet coming?
According to benchmark results, there is strong potential that a 7-inch Galaxy Note tablet is coming. The device, the Samsung GT-N5100, has ...... 4 Dec 2012 23:46
Nokia strikes deal with China Mobile for Lumia 920?
Nokia strikes deal with China Mobile for Lumia 920?
According to multiple sources, Nokia has struck a deal with China Mobile to offer the Lumia 920 in the nation. China Mobile is China's biggest ...... 4 Dec 2012 23:32
The next Android will be 'Key Lime Pie'
The next Android will be 'Key Lime Pie'
A Google employee has let it be known that the next iteration of Android will be dubbed "Key Lime Pie." Posting the drawing to his Google+ ...... 4 Dec 2012 22:08
Nokia denies they plan to build Android phone
Nokia denies they plan to build Android phone
Last week, Nokia posted an ad to LinkedIn, searching for an experienced senior software engineer with Linux experience. The ad claims the ...... 3 Dec 2012 23:09
Is there a Nokia Android device coming?
Is there a Nokia Android device coming?
According to an ad on LinkedIn, Nokia is searching for an experienced senior software engineer with Linux experience. Additionally, the ad ...... 30 Nov 2012 16:34
Humble THQ Bundle offering 6 classic games for $1 donation
Humble THQ Bundle offering 6 classic games for $1 donation
For those that have never tried them, Humble Bundle is a fantastic deal made available for games of different platforms, with the price being ...... 29 Nov 2012 19:53
iPad market share down to 55 percent
iPad market share down to 55 percent
According to the latest figures from ABI Research, the iPad remained the market leader in the tablet market, but by the thinnest margin yet. ...... 28 Nov 2012 21:57
Galaxy Note II officially headed to Verizon tomorrow
Galaxy Note II officially headed to Verizon tomorrow
Samsung's popular oversized smartphone will reach Verizon in the U.S. tomorrow. The device will be exactly the same as other variants of ...... 28 Nov 2012 18:08
Google clearly does not know how to prepare for selling a phone
Google clearly does not know how to prepare for selling a phone
For the second time in as many weeks, Google has failed miserably while trying to sell their latest smartphone, the Nexus 4. Early this morning, ...... 27 Nov 2012 18:00
LG Optimus G2 to feature 2GHz quad-core processor?
LG Optimus G2 to feature 2GHz quad-core processor?
A reliable Korean paper has reported on the alleged specs of next year's LG Optimus G2 flagship. The device will supposedly be released in ...... 26 Nov 2012 22:22
Samsung Galaxy Camera to reach Canada next month
Samsung Galaxy Camera to reach Canada next month
Samsung has announced that the extremely impressive Galaxy Camera will reach Canada on December 7th, with carrier-independent 3G. The device ...... 25 Nov 2012 12:15
DROID DNA now available through Verizon
DROID DNA now available through Verizon
HTC's new DROID DNA flagship is now available via Verizon Wireless. The biggest selling point of the phone is its 1920x1080 resolution Super ...... 21 Nov 2012 22:32
More Samsung Galaxy S IV rumors
More Samsung Galaxy S IV rumors
Since the release of the Galaxy S III, rumors for next year's Galaxy S IV have been trickling in and today we have some more. Allegedly, ...... 20 Nov 2012 23:30
Google will return December to Android 4.2 'soon'
Google will return December to Android 4.2 'soon'
Last week, we reported about an unfortunate bug with the new Android 4.2 operating system found on the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, and new Nexus tablets. ...... 20 Nov 2012 23:13
Apple hits 1 million apps submitted to the App Store
Apple hits 1 million apps submitted to the App Store
According to Appsfire, Apple has now seen 1 million apps submitted to the marketplace since launch in July 2008. The count includes all iOS ...... 19 Nov 2012 15:17
Android 4.2 accidentally leaves out the month of December in 'Contacts' app
Android 4.2 accidentally leaves out the month of December in 'Contacts' app
Earlier this week, AndroidPolice discovered an unfortunate bug with the new Android 4.2 operating system found on the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, ...... 19 Nov 2012 11:16
Analyst: Google 'just trying harder' than Apple in regards to innovation
Analyst: Google 'just trying harder' than Apple in regards to innovation
For the third quarter, Android powered ahead in its smartphone market share dominance, says research firm Gartner. Android accounted for ...... 18 Nov 2012 20:34
Nexus 4 teardown reveals mysterious LTE chip
Nexus 4 teardown reveals mysterious LTE chip
Earlier this week, Google began selling its new LG Nexus 4, the latest in the vanilla Android Nexus line. While the phone has been met with ...... 18 Nov 2012 15:10
Google Maps app for iOS coming very soon
Google Maps app for iOS coming very soon
According to multiple reports, Google has been distributing a test version of Google Maps for iOS to some beta testers outside of the company. ...... 16 Nov 2012 14:48
Steve Ballmer trashes Android, iOS
Steve Ballmer trashes Android, iOS
Not one to make friends, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has attacked both Android and iOS today. When speaking about Android, Ballmer called ...... 15 Nov 2012 20:53
Android now topping 90 percent market share in China
Android now topping 90 percent market share in China
Android has now left Apple and others to fight for the scraps in China. According to the latest figures from Analysis International, Android ...... 15 Nov 2012 20:28
Nexus S, Xoom will not get any more Google updates going forward
Nexus S, Xoom will not get any more Google updates going forward
Lead Android dev Jean-Baptiste Quéru has dropped some bad news for Nexus S and Motorola Xoom owners. The Google developer says that neither ...... 14 Nov 2012 15:03
It's finally here: The 5-inch 1080p HTC DROID DNA
It's finally here: The 5-inch 1080p HTC DROID DNA
Today, HTC has introduced the oft-leaked and rumored DROID DNA, their new 5-inch, 1080p flagship. The biggest selling point of the phone ...... 13 Nov 2012 19:11
Leaked photos of Sony's 5-inch 'Yuga' smartphone
Leaked photos of Sony's 5-inch 'Yuga' smartphone
After weeks of rumors, we may have some definitive proof of Sony's new flagship. The company's upcoming 'Yuga,' will feature a 5-inch screen ...... 12 Nov 2012 13:58
Apple to get $8 per HTC phone sold with new agreement?
Apple to get $8 per HTC phone sold with new agreement?
According to Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu, Apple will get between $6-$8 for every HTC phone sold. Last week, Apple and HTC announced an end ...... 12 Nov 2012 10:50
HTC settles with Apple, start 10-year licensing agreement
HTC settles with Apple, start 10-year licensing agreement
Struggling smartphone maker HTC has settled with Apple today, bringing a close to their global patent war. The agreement comes with a 10-year ...... 11 Nov 2012 12:30
'Angry Birds Star Wars' breaks record for downloads
'Angry Birds Star Wars' breaks record for downloads
Rovio has announced this week that the new 'Angry Birds Star Wars' soared to the top of the iOS App Store in just 2.5 hours, breaking Rovio's ...... 11 Nov 2012 12:02
7000 Starbucks now have Square payment support
7000 Starbucks now have Square payment support
As part of the deal struck between the companies earlier this year, Starbucks is now accepting Square's mobile payment application at almost ...... 8 Nov 2012 14:51
Analyst: BlackBerry 10 already DOA
Analyst: BlackBerry 10 already DOA
Pacific Crest analyst James Faucette has noted to his clients that RIM's upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system is already DOA (dead on arrival), ...... 8 Nov 2012 12:21
Apple's tablet share falls to 50.4 percent
Apple's tablet share falls to 50.4 percent
According to the latest IDC figures, Apple's share of the tablet market fell to just 50.4 percent in the Q3 of this year. For the quarter, ...... 5 Nov 2012 22:44
Samsung sells 3 million Galaxy Note II
Samsung sells 3 million Galaxy Note II
Samsung has announced this week that it has sold 3 million Galaxy Note 2 in just 30 days. For comparison, the original oversized phone sold ...... 4 Nov 2012 12:15
Android now up to 75 percent market share
Android now up to 75 percent market share
Android has now convincingly destroyed its rivals in global smartphone market share. According to IDC's figures for the Q3 2012, Android ...... 4 Nov 2012 0:50
Review: The iPad Mini
Review: The iPad Mini
After months of rumors and leaks, Apple took the wrapping paper off its iPad Mini tablet, a smaller variant of its popular market leading tablet. ...... 3 Nov 2012 1:32
Opening Windows 8: Rethinking the missing Start menu
Opening Windows 8: Rethinking the missing Start menu
You may not realize that Microsoft has actually been a proponent of the tablet PC for more than a decade. In fact as early as 2002 they were ...... 2 Nov 2012 2:55
Samsung makes Galaxy Premier official
Samsung makes Galaxy Premier official
Samsung has made its Galaxy Premier smartphone official, after weeks of rumors. The phone is a modified version of the flagship Galaxy S ...... 1 Nov 2012 22:24
Sprint to offer first 4G LTE tablet in November
Sprint to offer first 4G LTE tablet in November
Sprint to offer first 4G LTE tablet on its network. It has announced that it will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 from Sunday, November ...... 1 Nov 2012 20:24
Microsoft sued over Windows 8 Live Tiles
Microsoft sued over Windows 8 Live Tiles
Firm claims it invented Live Tiles in the 90s SurfCast, a software firm, has sued Microsoft in Maine over the Live Tiles that appear on the ...... 1 Nov 2012 19:58
ARM moves to 64-bit CPUs for future smartphones, servers
ARM moves to 64-bit CPUs for future smartphones, servers
ARM goes 64-bit. The Cambridge-based chip designer has shown is 64-bit architecture that will power the next generation (and beyond) of smartphones ...... 31 Oct 2012 1:03
Nokia preventing multi-users on Android smartphones?
Nokia preventing multi-users on Android smartphones?
Is Nokia patent limiting multiple users to tablets? TechCrunch has an interesting write-up about the limitation on the use of multiple accounts ...... 30 Oct 2012 14:40
Google: 700,000 Android apps now available
Google: 700,000 Android apps now available
Android catches up with Apple, reports say. BusinessWeek is reporting that Google confirmed there are now 700,000 applications available ...... 30 Oct 2012 13:44
Rovio shows off Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay video
Rovio shows off Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay video
Rovio has released the first gameplay video for the upcoming Angry Birds: Star Wars edition. In the demo, Rovio shows Luke and Leia in action, ...... 29 Oct 2012 22:37
Pandora 4.0 comes to iOS, Android; heading to WP8
Pandora 4.0 comes to iOS, Android; heading to WP8
Pandora refreshes for iOS, Android. Pandora 4.0 for iOS and Android is the culmination of a year's planning, design, engineering, and testing ...... 29 Oct 2012 17:40
Ballmer: Windows 8 demand stronger than Windows 7
Ballmer: Windows 8 demand stronger than Windows 7
Windows 8 demand very strong, claims CEO. Windows 8 was officially launched to the public on Friday, along with the Surface with Windows ...... 29 Oct 2012 17:12
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is finally here
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is finally here
Alongside their new hardware, Google also unveiled Android 4.2 today, the latest update to the mobile operating system. The software will ...... 29 Oct 2012 16:31
Google updates Nexus 7 with mobile data, 32GB
Google updates Nexus 7 with mobile data, 32GB
Google capped off its hardware upgrades today by unveiling an updated Nexus 7 tablet with more internal storage and mobile data capabilities. ...... 29 Oct 2012 14:48
Google shows off 2560 x 1600 resolution Nexus 10 tablet
Google shows off 2560 x 1600 resolution Nexus 10 tablet
Google has unveiled their Nexus 10 tablet today, the full-sized brother to the popular Nexus 7 and a true iPad competitor. Built by Samsung, ...... 29 Oct 2012 14:20
32GB Nexus 7 now official and available
32GB Nexus 7 now official and available
Even though it was made available unofficially at Staples last week, it appears the Google Nexus 7 is finally official and widely available. ...... 28 Oct 2012 22:05
Google Nexus launch event cancelled
Google Nexus launch event cancelled
Hurricane spoils launch event. The event was originally scheduled for Monday (29th) in New York, but Hurricane Sandy has forced Google to ...... 28 Oct 2012 20:16
Review: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT
Review: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT
Microsoft has come out swinging with its first ARM-based tablet, but does it live up to all of Microsoft's promises? Back in June, Microsoft ...... 27 Oct 2012 17:47
Casio unveils Android-based tablet, scanner hybrid
Casio unveils Android-based tablet, scanner hybrid
Casio has unveiled a new enterprise Android tablet that will also double as a scanner. Dubbed the "Paper Writer," the tablet has a front-facing ...... 27 Oct 2012 12:35
More leaked Nexus 10 specs, pics
More leaked Nexus 10 specs, pics
BriefMobile has posted an official photo of the upcoming, yet still unofficial, Google Nexus 10 tablet. The tablet is expected to be released ...... 27 Oct 2012 12:01
GTA: Vice City headed to Android, iOS
GTA: Vice City headed to Android, iOS
Rockstar Games to deliver Vice City on Android, iOS. The developer will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of Grand Theft Auto: ...... 27 Oct 2012 11:43
Microsoft launches Windows 8 and Surface tablet
Microsoft launches Windows 8 and Surface tablet
Redmond bets big on Windows 8. At a launch event in New York, Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky - who headed up the development of Windows 8 - ...... 25 Oct 2012 18:59
LG Nexus 4 made official by leak
LG Nexus 4 made official by leak
Although it has been rumored for over a month and even seen via very official looking press photos, Google has not officially unveiled the LG ...... 25 Oct 2012 9:22
Samsung infringed Apple patents: ITC judge
Samsung infringed Apple patents: ITC judge
ITC judge decision is in Apple's favor. Judge Thomas Pender said that Samsung violated four patents of the seven originally alleged by Apple ...... 24 Oct 2012 19:51
Gartner: Android will overtake Windows in 2016
Gartner: Android will overtake Windows in 2016
Android will dominate all, says Gartner. The research firm is predicting that by 2016, Android will have dethroned Microsoft's Windows operating ...... 24 Oct 2012 19:33
Samsung Galaxy Note II now available on T-Mobile USA
Samsung Galaxy Note II now available on T-Mobile USA
T-Mobile USA has made the Samsung Galaxy Note II available today, although the price tag is big enough to scare off anyone who was on the fence ...... 24 Oct 2012 12:12
Xbox SmartGlass coming on Friday
Xbox SmartGlass coming on Friday
Microsoft has announced that Xbox SmartGlass will be launched the same day as Windows 8, on Friday. The new feature will be the company's ...... 23 Oct 2012 14:40
Android malware peddler arrested
Android malware peddler arrested
French man arrested for mobile malware. The 20 year old reportedly worked out of his parents basement, where he wrote rogue Android apps ...... 23 Oct 2012 11:44
Did an LG exec just confirm the LG Nexus 4 is coming next week?
Did an LG exec just confirm the LG Nexus 4 is coming next week?
The poorly kept secret that is the LG Nexus 4 will be officially unveiled on October 29th, says an LG exec. LG's Head of Mobile Product Planning ...... 22 Oct 2012 22:58
Microsoft will merge Windows and Phone platforms, says Bill Gates
Microsoft will merge Windows and Phone platforms, says Bill Gates
Gates talks Microsoft future in interview. The Microsoft chairman hinted that Redmond's long term plan for its Windows and Windows Phone ...... 22 Oct 2012 20:07
ICE federal agency to buy iPhones for 17,600 employees, snubbing BlackBerry
ICE federal agency to buy iPhones for 17,600 employees, snubbing BlackBerry
BlackBerry hurting as federal agency to spend $2.1 million on switching to iPhones. These are not good days for Research in Motion (RIM) ...... 22 Oct 2012 18:56
Android apps flawed - leak personal information
Android apps flawed - leak personal information
Hundreds of apps found to be vulnerable to "man in the middle" attacks. Research conducted at the University of Leibniz in Hanover and the ...... 22 Oct 2012 18:43
Report: Google, Samsung to unveil 10-inch tablet on October 29th
Report: Google, Samsung to unveil 10-inch tablet on October 29th
Earlier this week, Google sent out press invites for an event on October 29th. Today, TNW is reporting that Google will use the event to ...... 21 Oct 2012 18:03
Best Buy to sell Flex tablet for about $250
Best Buy to sell Flex tablet for about $250
Last week, Best Buy announced their first tablet, the Insignia Flex. The company did not reveal all too much about the tablet, except to ...... 20 Oct 2012 11:15
Analyst: Google has sold about 1 million Nexus 7 tablets
Analyst: Google has sold about 1 million Nexus 7 tablets
According to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, Google has sold somewhere between 800,000 and 1 million Nexus 7 tablets since launch in June. ...... 19 Oct 2012 21:31
Sony reveals Jelly Bean upgrade list for its smartphones
Sony reveals Jelly Bean upgrade list for its smartphones
Sony has finally revealed which of its devices will get the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. The company will certainly anger some its users, ...... 19 Oct 2012 21:21
Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD go on sale
Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD go on sale
Verizon has launched the new Motorola RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD flagships. Starting with the Maxx HD, the phone has a 4.7-inch, 1280-by-720 ...... 18 Oct 2012 20:51
Unlocked LG Nexus 4 to cost $399 direct from Google?
Unlocked LG Nexus 4 to cost $399 direct from Google?
Over the past two weeks, rumors have been picking up about Google's supposed new Nexus phone, the LG Nexus 4 (or Optimus Nexus). Today, we ...... 18 Oct 2012 20:39
Acer gets into the Jelly Bean mix with new tablet
Acer gets into the Jelly Bean mix with new tablet
Acer has gotten into the Android Jelly Bean mix with its latest tablet, the Iconia Tab A110. The 7-inch device has a 1024x600 resolution ...... 18 Oct 2012 19:02
Another report claims $99 Nexus tablet is coming
Another report claims $99 Nexus tablet is coming
Today, the hit-or-miss site DigiTimes reported that Google is actively building a $99 Nexus tablet, following up on past rumors from prominent ...... 17 Oct 2012 21:22
Google to unveil new Nexus smartphone on October 29th
Google to unveil new Nexus smartphone on October 29th
Google has just sent out a press event invite in which they will likely unveil either the next version of Android or the next Nexus hardware. ...... 17 Oct 2012 20:39
Global smartphones reach 1 billion plateau
Global smartphones reach 1 billion plateau
According to Strategy Analytics, the amount of smartphones in use has crossed 1 billion for the first time ever. That number is expected ...... 17 Oct 2012 19:52
New HTC superphone pics, specs unveiled
New HTC superphone pics, specs unveiled
HTC has unveiled the specs and pictures of their new superphone, dubbed the HTC J Butterfly in Japan. The phone has been rumored as HTC's ...... 17 Oct 2012 12:35
Motorola would like to ship stock Android but Verizon does not allow
Motorola would like to ship stock Android but Verizon does not allow
Motorola was asked why they don't ship stock Android with their new phones in the U.S., despite being owned by Google. The answer was not pretty. ...... 17 Oct 2012 7:45
Streaming Xbox Music service finally official
Streaming Xbox Music service finally official
Early this morning, Microsoft formally announced their long-awaited Xbox Music streaming service. The service will allow some Microsoft customers ...... 15 Oct 2012 23:25
Best Buy shows off own Insignia branded tablet
Best Buy shows off own Insignia branded tablet
Best Buy has announced its first tablet, the Insignia Flex. Insignia is the company's in-house branding, used for HDTVs, Blu-ray players and more. ...... 15 Oct 2012 7:44
OnLive sold for just $4.8 million
OnLive sold for just $4.8 million
OnLive, the cloud-based gaming company, was sold for just $4.8 million, literally pennies on the dollar for the company that was once valued ...... 14 Oct 2012 23:24
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: The Windows 8 tablet death match
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: The Windows 8 tablet death match
In last week's installment of our series on mobile devices and the companies who make them looked at Microsoft's efforts to launch an ARM-powered ...... 14 Oct 2012 10:45
RAZR HD and RAZR Maxx HD coming to U.S. next week
RAZR HD and RAZR Maxx HD coming to U.S. next week
Last month, Motorola unveiled their new Razr line of smartphones, three new devices aimed at the entire spectrum of Android fans. The company ...... 11 Oct 2012 16:52
Sharp shows off phone with IGZO tech
Sharp shows off phone with IGZO tech
Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo has introduced the Sharp Aquos Phone Zeta SH-02E, the first commercial phone to feature Sharp's new IGZO tech. ...... 11 Oct 2012 15:07
Clear photos emerge of the LG Nexus 4
Clear photos emerge of the LG Nexus 4
The L6 E960, better known as the still unconfirmed upcoming LG Nexus 4, finally has seen some clear shots revealed of its front and back aesthetics. ...... 11 Oct 2012 14:49
Samsung Galaxy S III Mini now official
Samsung Galaxy S III Mini now official
Samsung has announced the widely anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III Mini today, a smaller toned down version of their hit Galaxy S III. The ...... 11 Oct 2012 14:28
The Woz: Apple got 'arrogant' with iPhone 5
The Woz: Apple got 'arrogant' with iPhone 5
Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, has taken another jab at the company. During an interview, the Woz was asked about his thoughts on ...... 11 Oct 2012 12:06
Google working on Nexus 10 with Samsung
Google working on Nexus 10 with Samsung
According to multiple sources, Google is currently working on the 10-inch "premium" Nexus 10 tablet with Samsung as the manufacturer. The ...... 9 Oct 2012 7:47
HTC has another bad quarter
HTC has another bad quarter
HTC has reported another horrible quarter, as the company struggles to stay relevant in the smartphone market that is quickly becoming a two-horse race. ...... 8 Oct 2012 23:43
Rovio and Lucasfilm team up for 'Angry Birds Star Wars'
Rovio and Lucasfilm team up for 'Angry Birds Star Wars'
Rovio and Lucasfilm have announced the next stage of the blockbuster Angry Birds franchise; "Angry Birds Star Wars." The new game will hit ...... 8 Oct 2012 20:29
R.I.P. Motorola Webtop and Lapdock
R.I.P. Motorola Webtop and Lapdock
Motorola has announced it will abandon all development of its Webtop software. The software turned smartphones into workable laptop operating ...... 8 Oct 2012 0:31
FlixChip to offer movies pre-loaded on USB flash drives
FlixChip to offer movies pre-loaded on USB flash drives
FlixChip, a new startup company, has announced that it will release films pre-loaded to USB flash drives, in an effort to replace DVDs, Blu-rays ...... 6 Oct 2012 23:50
Here are the rumored LG Optimus Nexus specs
Here are the rumored LG Optimus Nexus specs
MoDaCo has revealed some details of the supposed LG Optimus Nexus (name up for debate), which is now expected to be unveiled later this month. ...... 6 Oct 2012 0:22
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: Does Closing Windows Make Sense For Microsoft?
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: Does Closing Windows Make Sense For Microsoft?
In the first two installments in this series examining the mobile device market we have looked at Apple and Amazon. This time around we'll be ...... 5 Oct 2012 1:39
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S III 'Mini' next week?
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S III 'Mini' next week?
Samsung is making a major announcement next week, and the general consensus is the company will release the so-called Galaxy S III 'Mini.' ...... 5 Oct 2012 0:25
Microsoft preparing to acquire Rdio?
Microsoft preparing to acquire Rdio?
The latest rumor, from sources out of Europe, claim Microsoft is preparing to purchase digital music streaming company Rdio. So far Microsoft ...... 4 Oct 2012 20:17
Galaxy Nexus now $50 with contract at Verizon
Galaxy Nexus now $50 with contract at Verizon
Google and Verizon have dropped the price of the flagship Galaxy Nexus for the carrier. With two-year contract, the Nexus will now cost just ...... 3 Oct 2012 15:01
iPad down to just 52 percent tablet market share
iPad down to just 52 percent tablet market share
According to Pew, Apple's iPad is quickly losing its majority share of the tablet market. A year ago, Apple controlled the lion's share, ...... 2 Oct 2012 23:16
Android 4.0 and 4.1 now on a quarter of all Android devices
Android 4.0 and 4.1 now on a quarter of all Android devices
As is their monthly tradition, Google has released the share splits for Android devices. Google says Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and 4.1 ...... 2 Oct 2012 22:04
Motorola Mobility loses appeal in their Xbox software lawsuit against Microsoft
Motorola Mobility loses appeal in their Xbox software lawsuit against Microsoft
Motorola Mobility has lost an appeal in their Xbox software lawsuit against Microsoft. The three-judge panel upheld an order that blocked ...... 1 Oct 2012 0:48
Sony adds 'Glove Mode' to latest phone
Sony adds 'Glove Mode' to latest phone
Sony, along with their Android 4.0 update, has added 'Glove Mode' to their latest smartphones. "Glove Mode" will let users take advantage ...... 30 Sep 2012 22:50
Motorola Atrix 4G not getting ICS
Motorola Atrix 4G not getting ICS
Motorola has flip-flopped this week, confirming that the Atrix 4G will not be getting an official upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. ...... 30 Sep 2012 15:25
BlueStacks partners up with AMD to bring Android apps to PC
BlueStacks partners up with AMD to bring Android apps to PC
BlueStacks has announced a new partnership with AMD to bring over 500,000 Android apps to Macs and Windows-based computers. The apps will ...... 29 Sep 2012 16:41
Samsung to release low-end Galaxy Music phone next month?
Samsung to release low-end Galaxy Music phone next month?
According to multiple sources, Samsung is expected to launch their low-end Galaxy Music smartphone next month. The device will feature a ...... 28 Sep 2012 21:17
Rovio launches new 'Bad Piggies' game
Rovio launches new 'Bad Piggies' game
The developers behind the blockbuster franchise Angry Birds have come out with a new game that will give the pigs some revenge on those damn birds. ...... 27 Sep 2012 22:43
Barnes & Noble launches streaming video service
Barnes & Noble launches streaming video service
Barnes & Noble has upped the ante today, announcing the launch of their own video streaming business to compete with Netflix and Amazon. ...... 27 Sep 2012 1:15
Samsung to release Tizen-based Galaxy phone?
Samsung to release Tizen-based Galaxy phone?
According to reports, Samsung is looking into creating a Galaxy phone based on the Tizen operating system rather than its normal Android or Windows Phone. ...... 26 Sep 2012 14:12
Google Play Store hits 25 billion downloads, apps going on sale
Google Play Store hits 25 billion downloads, apps going on sale
Google has announced that the Google Play Store has reached 25 billion downloads just six months after Apple's older store reached the same milestone. ...... 26 Sep 2012 12:15
Is HTC producing the next Nexus smartphone?
Is HTC producing the next Nexus smartphone?
For over a month now, there have been more and more rumors of a 5-inch HTC smartphone that will compete directly against the popular Galaxy ...... 26 Sep 2012 11:09
Barnes & Noble shows off two new media tablets, Nook HD and HD+
Barnes & Noble shows off two new media tablets, Nook HD and HD+
In 2010, Barnes & Noble created the 7-inch low-priced media tablet market by introducing the Nook Color for $250. Today, the company has ...... 26 Sep 2012 10:04
Netflix brings 'new experience' to Android
Netflix brings 'new experience' to Android
Netflix has announced today a "new experience" for Android users. Says the streaming company: Compared to the previous version, the new ...... 24 Sep 2012 22:59
Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners finally getting Jelly Bean
Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners finally getting Jelly Bean
After a ridiculously long delay, Verizon has announced it will be rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean to its Galaxy Nexus owners. GSM-based ...... 22 Sep 2012 12:52
Asus to launch Padfone 2
Asus to launch Padfone 2
Asus has announced it will launch the Padfone 2, a sequel to its tablet/smartphone hybrid. The event is set for October 16th, just months ...... 22 Sep 2012 11:34
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: Will Amazon's Content Fuel Tablet Sales?
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: Will Amazon's Content Fuel Tablet Sales?
In the first installment of our look at the major mobile device players we dissected Apple, who were really the first company to create a combined ...... 22 Sep 2012 9:40
Galaxy Note II carriers announced
Galaxy Note II carriers announced
Samsung has announced today that the upcoming Galaxy Note II will be available on five carrier in the U.S., the same as their flagship Galaxy S III. ...... 20 Sep 2012 7:46
Acer announces new Jelly Bean tablet
Acer announces new Jelly Bean tablet
Acer has announced their latest, the Iconia Tab A110, a 7-inch Android tablet. The new tablet runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and Acer says ...... 19 Sep 2012 23:17
Motorola unveils their first Intel-powered Android phone
Motorola unveils their first Intel-powered Android phone
Motorola has unveiled their first Intel-powered Android phone this week, the RAZR i. The phone is almost identical to their recently revealed ...... 19 Sep 2012 21:22
LG will discontinue Windows Phone development
LG will discontinue Windows Phone development
After weeks of rumors, LG has confirmed it will stay away from platforms that aren't Android. While promoting the new quad-core Optimus G, ...... 19 Sep 2012 20:51
Samsung Galaxy Note II reaching U.S. on October 21st?
Samsung Galaxy Note II reaching U.S. on October 21st?
Last month, Samsung showed off the Galaxy Note II to high praise. While the company had a set release time table for Asia and Europe (October), ...... 16 Sep 2012 12:04
Review: The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7
Review: The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7
Last week, Amazon unveiled its new line of Kindle Fire tablets, starting with the low-end Kindle Fire for $159 and moving up to its Kindle Fire ...... 15 Sep 2012 1:02
Samsung: Galaxy S III getting Jelly Bean this October
Samsung: Galaxy S III getting Jelly Bean this October
Over the past weeks there have been leaked Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ROMs for the Samsung Galaxy S III, but no official time table set. Today, ...... 13 Sep 2012 10:39
Android reaches 500 million installs
Android reaches 500 million installs
Google has announced a new milestone for Android, 500 million installs. Android Director of Product Development Hugo Barra made the announcement ...... 12 Sep 2012 22:55
Sony considering Windows Phone for future smartphones
Sony considering Windows Phone for future smartphones
According to a Sony exec, the company is considering the Windows Phone platform for future smartphones. Sony Mobile currently uses Android ...... 12 Sep 2012 21:29
Toys R Us shows off another new kid tablet
Toys R Us shows off another new kid tablet
Following the marginal success of their Nabi tablet, retailer Toys R Us has launched a sequel, the Tabeo. The tablet runs on Android 4.0, ...... 10 Sep 2012 21:48
Sony Xperia S now on sale
Sony Xperia S now on sale
Unveiled just last month, Sony has put the Xperia S tablet up for sale today. Following the failed launches of their under-powered and expensive ...... 9 Sep 2012 16:08
Is Apple preparing to kill Pandora?
Is Apple preparing to kill Pandora?
According to the WSJ, Apple is preparing to launch a streaming radio service similar to that of market leader Pandora. Allegedly, the company ...... 7 Sep 2012 17:27
Ice Cream Sandwich breaks above 20 percent Android share
Ice Cream Sandwich breaks above 20 percent Android share
Google has updated their Android distribution charts and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich continues its ascent, breaking above the significant ...... 6 Sep 2012 18:30
Motorola shows off revamped Razr line
Motorola shows off revamped Razr line
Motorola Mobility, now part of Google, used today's press event in New York City to unveil three new additions to their Razr smartphone family. ...... 6 Sep 2012 1:48
Judge rules Oracle must pay Google's trial costs
Judge rules Oracle must pay Google's trial costs
A judge has ruled that Oracle must pay $1 million to Google to reimburse them for trial costs. The expensive trial, in which Oracle accused ...... 4 Sep 2012 22:38
Google allows Grooveshark app back into App Store
Google allows Grooveshark app back into App Store
Google has allowed the controversial Grooveshark application back into the Google Play Store, after removing it last year. At the time, the ...... 31 Aug 2012 2:26
Samsung bringing Jelly Bean to Note, GS III soon
Samsung bringing Jelly Bean to Note, GS III soon
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S III, Note and Note 10.1 will be getting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, soon. Each of the devices is currently ...... 31 Aug 2012 1:50
Spotify partners with Deutsche Telekom
Spotify partners with Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom, the owners of T-Mobile, have announced a new partnership with Spotify. Starting in October, the telco will make 18 million ...... 31 Aug 2012 0:58
Amazon Appstore now live in Europe
Amazon Appstore now live in Europe
Amazon has expanded the Appstore for Android apps to five European nations. The Appstore is now live in Germany, the UK, France, Spain and Italy. ...... 30 Aug 2012 23:59
Sony hopes for turnaround with three new Android smartphones
Sony hopes for turnaround with three new Android smartphones
During their press event today at the IFA trade show, Sony unveiled three new Android smartphones in their efforts to turnaround years of massive ...... 29 Aug 2012 19:54
Samsung unveils the impressive Galaxy Note II
Samsung unveils the impressive Galaxy Note II
As expected, Samsung has shown off the impressive Galaxy Note II today, with specs that should make even the pickiest consumers happy. The ...... 29 Aug 2012 19:26
Sony unveils Xperia S tablet
Sony unveils Xperia S tablet
Sony has unveiled their latest Android tablet, an actual competitor in the space. Following the failed launches of their under-powered and ...... 29 Aug 2012 13:31
Motorola, Intel plan press event for September 18th
Motorola, Intel plan press event for September 18th
Motorola and Intel have sent out invites for a press event on September 18th, finally coming through on their CES promise of a collaboration. ...... 29 Aug 2012 9:01
Microsoft releases native SkyDrive app for Android
Microsoft releases native SkyDrive app for Android
Microsoft has continued its push to make SkyDrive the cloud storage service of choice. The company has created a native app for Android. ...... 28 Aug 2012 23:00
It's finally official: The LG Optimus G beast is here
It's finally official: The LG Optimus G beast is here
After a week of rumors and half-leaks, LG has officially unveiled the Optimus G, their new flagship Android smartphone. The phone is powered ...... 28 Aug 2012 22:28
Digitimes: Android to be on 70 percent of smartphone shipments this year
Digitimes: Android to be on 70 percent of smartphone shipments this year
According to Digitimes Research, Android-powered devices will control 70 percent of all smartphones shipped in the second half of 2012. Despite ...... 27 Aug 2012 22:56
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Player 5.8 PMP
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Player 5.8 PMP
Samsung has announced the launch of their new Galaxy Player 5.8, adding the new size to the current range of PMPs including the 3.6, 4.2 and 5.0. ...... 27 Aug 2012 9:52
HTC wants to get back into the tablet market
HTC wants to get back into the tablet market
According to the Digitimes, HTC wants to get back into the tablet game. Supposedly, the company is in talks with major Chinese manufacturer ...... 27 Aug 2012 8:58
USDOJ orders seizure of sites popular for Android piracy
USDOJ orders seizure of sites popular for Android piracy
The US DOJ has ordered the seizure of three web domain names that are currently in engaging in the illegal distribution of pirated Android apps. ...... 27 Aug 2012 8:29
RIM: Canadian carriers love BlackBerry 10
RIM: Canadian carriers love BlackBerry 10
RIM's upcoming BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system, which is the company's last chance to get back to relevancy in the smartphone world, is ...... 26 Aug 2012 22:19
Acer shows off two new Android 4.0 phones
Acer shows off two new Android 4.0 phones
Acer has launched two new Android 4.0-based smartphones, the Liquid Gallant and the Gallant Duo. The phones have the same specs, and both ...... 25 Aug 2012 13:14
Amazon to hold press conference on September 6th
Amazon to hold press conference on September 6th
Amazon has announced a press conference for September 6th, in which it is expected to unveil an updated line of Kindle devices, including a ...... 24 Aug 2012 22:53
Gartner unveils latest tablet market share figures
Gartner unveils latest tablet market share figures
According to Gartner, Apple remains the clear leader in the tablet market, but Android is slowly but surely chipping away. The figures are ...... 20 Aug 2012 22:44
Motorola releases Android bootloader unlocking tool
Motorola releases Android bootloader unlocking tool
Motorola has 'finally found a solution' for customers that have Android devices with locked bootloaders. The new web page, called simply ...... 19 Aug 2012 12:17
Galaxy Note 10.1 going on sale in U.S. tomorrow
Galaxy Note 10.1 going on sale in U.S. tomorrow
Samsung has confirmed their latest tablet will go on sale tomorrow in the U.S. The tablet will run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with ...... 15 Aug 2012 12:13
R.I.P Flash on Android
R.I.P Flash on Android
Adobe has officially pulled its official Flash Player plug-in from the Google Play Store. The decision, which was announced earlier in the ...... 15 Aug 2012 8:03
Microsoft launches Android SkyDrive app
Microsoft launches Android SkyDrive app
Microsoft has updated its SkyDrive cloud service. Additionally, the company has unveiled an Android app for the service. SkyDrive.com ...... 14 Aug 2012 23:17
HTC promises Jelly Bean for One X
HTC promises Jelly Bean for One X
HTC has begun rolling out the Android 4.0.4 update for One X smartphone users. With the update comes a tweaked version of the HTC Sense 4.0 ...... 11 Aug 2012 19:51
Google Translate can now handle images of text
Google Translate can now handle images of text
Google has updated their Google Translate service to handle photos of text. The image reading feature will work with all languages that are ...... 11 Aug 2012 17:41
Sony: Third-party devs don't care about Vita
Sony: Third-party devs don't care about Vita
Sony boss Shuhei Yoshida has made interesting comments this week in regards to third-party support of the PS Vita handheld. The exec says ...... 10 Aug 2012 0:26
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note 10.1
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note 10.1
As expected, Samsung has unveiled their new Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet. The tablet will run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a 10.1-inch ...... 6 Aug 2012 22:04
Nokia's first Windows Phone 8 devices to be unveiled next month?
Nokia's first Windows Phone 8 devices to be unveiled next month?
According to multiple sources, Nokia will unveil their first Windows Phone 8 handsets next month. The phones will be debuted at the Nokia ...... 6 Aug 2012 12:50
Android Ice Cream Sandwich share growing substantially
Android Ice Cream Sandwich share growing substantially
After a slow start, Android 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich has seen its share of the Android pie increase significantly. As of August 1st, ICS ...... 4 Aug 2012 23:58
Samsung announces second 'Unpacked' event for this month
Samsung announces second 'Unpacked' event for this month
Samsung has announced they will be hosting a second 'Unpacked' event this month, meaning the electronics maker is planning a busy month for consumer devices. ...... 3 Aug 2012 22:25
iOS gains some U.S. market share
iOS gains some U.S. market share
While Android remains the dominant force, it was actually iOS that saw the biggest percentage jump in June. The figures come via comScore, ...... 2 Aug 2012 13:53
Galaxy Note finally making its way to T-Mobile
Galaxy Note finally making its way to T-Mobile
T-Mobile will be finally getting the Samsung Galaxy Note, six months after rival carriers made it available. The massive 5.3-inch display ...... 31 Jul 2012 22:41
HTC One X+ headed to T-Mobile in a few months
HTC One X+ headed to T-Mobile in a few months
According to a new report, the so-called HTC One X+ may be headed to T-Mobile later this year. The One X+, if the reports are true, will ...... 31 Jul 2012 21:12
Spotify reaches 15 million active users
Spotify reaches 15 million active users
Spotify has announced some new milestones for the company, with some impressive figures. Speaking at the 'Global Business Summit on Creative ...... 31 Jul 2012 14:38
16GB Nexus 7 back in stock
16GB Nexus 7 back in stock
Earlier this month, Google confirmed that the 16GB model of their new Nexus 7 tablet had sold out due to high demand. The Google Play store, ...... 30 Jul 2012 21:51
HTC apologizes to Desire HD owners over lack of update to ICS
HTC apologizes to Desire HD owners over lack of update to ICS
HTC has issued an apology statement to Desire HD owners over the flip-flopping in regards to an update to Ice Cream Sandwich. After weeks ...... 30 Jul 2012 0:49
AT&T to briefly drop price of HTC One X
AT&T to briefly drop price of HTC One X
The rumors are true. AT&T will be cutting the price of the popular Android-based HTC One X in half on Sunday, in a limited time promotion. ...... 28 Jul 2012 18:29
Nokia and Samsung devices hacked due to NFC flaw
Nokia and Samsung devices hacked due to NFC flaw
During the Black Hat security conference this week, both Nokia and Samsung devices were hacked due to an NFC vulnerability. NFC, which is ...... 27 Jul 2012 19:34
Lenovo, Motorola delay Intel Android tablets
Lenovo, Motorola delay Intel Android tablets
Intel has made a big push over the past few months to promote the fact that Android will run on its new Medfield platform of chips. Unfortunately ...... 26 Jul 2012 23:49
Windows Store to offer seven-day trials for apps
Windows Store to offer seven-day trials for apps
Microsoft has confirmed that apps purchased from the Windows 8 Windows Store will come with a trial period. App purchases will come with ...... 26 Jul 2012 13:59
Qualcomm launches expensive quad-core dev tablet
Qualcomm launches expensive quad-core dev tablet
Qualcomm has decided to get into the tablet hardware market. The company's new branded tablet was developed for the developer community, ...... 25 Jul 2012 13:07
Archos developing Android-based gaming console
Archos developing Android-based gaming console
According to multiple reports, Archos will be one of the first to market with an Android 4.0 ICS-based gaming console. Called the Ludo G10, ...... 25 Jul 2012 12:56
Pebble smartwatch to ship later than anticipated
Pebble smartwatch to ship later than anticipated
The highest-funded Kickstarter project of all-time will delay shipping slightly from their original launch target of September. Pebble has ...... 25 Jul 2012 12:40
The Nexus Q now available from Google Play Store
The Nexus Q now available from Google Play Store
Google has made the Nexus Q streaming device available from its Google Play Store. The company says any order placed today will ship within ...... 24 Jul 2012 19:26
Google shows off first Nexus 7 commercial
Google shows off first Nexus 7 commercial
Google has released their first full-length commerical for the popular Nexus 7 tablet. The video, posted to YouTube, shows off a man and ...... 23 Jul 2012 12:36
Jelly Bean confirmed for Nexus S owners
Jelly Bean confirmed for Nexus S owners
Google has pleasantly surprised Nexus S owners by confirming they will get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OTA. Nexus S variant owners on T-Mobile, ...... 22 Jul 2012 17:41
Google has sold out of the 16GB Nexus 7 tablet
Google has sold out of the 16GB Nexus 7 tablet
Google has sold out of the 16GB model of their new Nexus 7 tablet. According to sources, this sellout is due to the fact that Google severely ...... 22 Jul 2012 17:13
Patent troll sues creator of 'Minecraft'
Patent troll sues creator of 'Minecraft'
Uniloc, the notorious patent troll, has sued the creators of 'Minecraft,' claiming it infringes on patents they hold for certain copy protection software. ...... 22 Jul 2012 16:25
Jelly Bean confirmed for Asus Transformer tablets
Jelly Bean confirmed for Asus Transformer tablets
Asus has confirmed that it will be bringing the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to its Transformer line of tablets. The Transformer Prime, ...... 21 Jul 2012 17:16
HTC confirms One X and One S getting Android 4.1
HTC confirms One X and One S getting Android 4.1
HTC has confirmed today that their latest phones will be getting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The popular One X and One S devices will be getting ...... 20 Jul 2012 12:58
Firefox OS screenshots
Firefox OS screenshots
Screenshots have leaked of Mozilla's new mobile operating system, which is set for release next year. For the time being, the OS will launch ...... 20 Jul 2012 12:49
Acer to release Windows Phone 8 device in late 2013
Acer to release Windows Phone 8 device in late 2013
While most manufacturers are planning Windows Phone 8 devices for the end of this year, Acer seems to be taking a backseat, waiting until the ...... 19 Jul 2012 11:55
Sony shows off Android 4.0 'Walkman' media player
Sony shows off Android 4.0 'Walkman' media player
Although it seemed like the Walkman brand name had finally been put to sleep permanently, Sony has brought it back. The Sony F800 Walkman ...... 18 Jul 2012 23:30
Review: Google's Nexus 7 will make you finally want an Android tablet
Review: Google's Nexus 7 will make you finally want an Android tablet
After months of speculation and rumor, Google unveiled its Nexus 7 tablet last month at their annual I/O event. Rightfully so, the tablet ...... 18 Jul 2012 1:57
Windows Phone 8 getting mass storage support and easy screenshots
Windows Phone 8 getting mass storage support and easy screenshots
Multiple reports have posted new features coming to Windows Phone 8. Codenamed Apollo, the upcoming major update for the Windows Phone series ...... 17 Jul 2012 22:57
New buyers overwhelmingly buying smartphones
New buyers overwhelmingly buying smartphones
According to the latest figures from Nielsen, two out of every three Americans who bought a phone in the last 90 days chose to purchase a smartphone. ...... 15 Jul 2012 17:10
HTC working on 'unique' tablet
HTC working on 'unique' tablet
After mediocre sales of their first tablet, the Flyer, and its variations, HTC has been working on something special in the tablet space, although ...... 15 Jul 2012 13:20
XBMC For Android is almost here
XBMC For Android is almost here
The XMBC team made a surprise announcement today, letting the world know that Android will be getting its own version of the popular media center. ...... 14 Jul 2012 0:21
Google Nexus 7 off to strong start
Google Nexus 7 off to strong start
Major retailers are all showing encouraging signs for launch sales of the Google Nexus 7 tablet. GameStop, one of the largest gaming retailers ...... 14 Jul 2012 0:03
Apple is involved in 60 percent of all mobile patent suits
Apple is involved in 60 percent of all mobile patent suits
Thanks to a new report from Kanzatec IP Group, an intellectual property consulting firm, it appears that Apple is involved in a full 60 percent ...... 13 Jul 2012 19:14
Amazing Alex sees huge download count on first day
Amazing Alex sees huge download count on first day
Amazing Alex, the latest game from Angry Birds creator Rovio has jumped to the top of iOS game downloads in its first day of availability. ...... 13 Jul 2012 14:18
Guess what? Video game sales fell again
Guess what? Video game sales fell again
According to the latest figures by the NPD Group, sales of video game hardware, software and accessories in the U.S. fell again, continuing ...... 12 Jul 2012 23:32
Nexus 7 headed to Europe in September
Nexus 7 headed to Europe in September
According to Asus, the Google Nexus 7 tablet will hit European markets in early September, costing €249 for the 16GB model. The smaller capacity ...... 11 Jul 2012 14:11
Microsoft now collects royalties on 70 percent of Android devices
Microsoft now collects royalties on 70 percent of Android devices
Aluratek and Coby have settled and will pay royalties to Microsoft over Android devices. The companies are now added to the huge list of ...... 9 Jul 2012 22:55
Android still rules China market share
Android still rules China market share
According to new figures from Needham & Company, Android continues to dominate China, with Apple still trying to play catch-up despite major growth. ...... 9 Jul 2012 13:49
Galaxy Note 2 coming in September?
Galaxy Note 2 coming in September?
According to multiple reports, Samsung will release the sequel to their popular Galaxy Note smartphone in September. The reason for the September ...... 8 Jul 2012 19:44
Motorola unveils Atrix HD
Motorola unveils Atrix HD
Motorola Mobility has unveiled their first smartphone since being purchased by Google. The Atrix HD and its specs were accidentally posted ...... 5 Jul 2012 19:05
Tech vet: Nokia should fire Elop, move to Android
Tech vet: Nokia should fire Elop, move to Android
Silicon Valley veteran Jean-Louis Gassée has made some bold comments relating to Nokia and their struggles. Gassée says the handset maker ...... 5 Jul 2012 18:34
Review: Is Samsung's Galaxy S III worth all the hype?
Review: Is Samsung's Galaxy S III worth all the hype?
Samsung's latest flagship device, the Galaxy S III, is easily the most hyped Android device of the year, and possibly of all-time. The question ...... 3 Jul 2012 23:37
Google's latest Android statue melts
Google's latest Android statue melts
The newly introduced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was unveiled to a strong reaction at Google's I/O event in June. Each time Google unveils a major ...... 3 Jul 2012 19:00
RIM roadmap shows five BB10 devices for 2013
RIM roadmap shows five BB10 devices for 2013
According to a leaked roadmap, RIM has 5 devices planned for 2013. Each of the new devices will run on RIM's BlackBerry 10 operating system, ...... 3 Jul 2012 18:41
Android 4.x reaches 10.9 percent device share
Android 4.x reaches 10.9 percent device share
It may have taken over 8 months, but it appears that Android 4.x has reached a new, significant milestone, 10 percent device share. Google ...... 3 Jul 2012 12:17
VLC on Android - Beta shows us where it stands now
VLC on Android - Beta shows us where it stands now
VLC for Android was announced as being in development last year, and welcomed by every user of VLC on another platform. VLC is a commendable ...... 3 Jul 2012 3:12
VLC for Android now out in beta for some
VLC for Android now out in beta for some
After almost a year of testing and waiting for approval, VLC for Android has been released for some in beta. VideoLAN, maker of the desktop ...... 2 Jul 2012 23:32
Tip: Scan Windows Applications for Security Bugs
Tip: Scan Windows Applications for Security Bugs
How do you keep your (or a family member's) Windows PC/Laptop secure? Most of the time, the first answer to that question is to ensure that ...... 1 Jul 2012 8:17
Android Jelly Bean to no longer support Flash
Android Jelly Bean to no longer support Flash
The end of Flash on smartphones is upon us. Adobe has confirmed today that there were will be no "certified implementations" of Flash for ...... 29 Jun 2012 10:23
Chrome for Android now out of beta
Chrome for Android now out of beta
Google has announced that its popular Chrome browser has come out of beta for Android devices. The browser was launched in beta back in February, ...... 28 Jun 2012 19:23
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in-depth
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in-depth
While Android 4.1 is more of a minor update compared to what 4.0 was to 2.3, Jelly Bean brings some impressive new features to Android. Jelly ...... 28 Jun 2012 0:26
Kindle Fire 2 coming next month to rival Nexus 7?
Kindle Fire 2 coming next month to rival Nexus 7?
According to new reports, the Amazon Kindle Fire 2 will be unveiled next month to rival the newly launched Google Nexus 7. The Kindle Fire ...... 27 Jun 2012 21:06
The Google Nexus Q social streaming player
The Google Nexus Q social streaming player
During its I/O event this afternoon, Google unveiled its entry in the fight for the living room, showing off its mysterious orb, the Google Nexus Q. ...... 27 Jun 2012 20:14
The Google Nexus 7 Tablet
The Google Nexus 7 Tablet
As expected, Google unveiled their first branded tablet today at the much-hyped I/O event. The Google Nexus 7, built by Asus, will hit hands ...... 27 Jun 2012 19:39
Bloomberg 'confirms' Google tablet coming tomorrow
Bloomberg 'confirms' Google tablet coming tomorrow
According to Bloomberg, Google will in fact unveil their first branded tablet tomorrow at their annual I/O event. The tablet will be built ...... 26 Jun 2012 21:25
More specs revealed for Google Nexus 7 tablet?
More specs revealed for Google Nexus 7 tablet?
Although it remains unconfirmed, many expect Google to reveal their so-called Nexus 7 tablet at this week's Google I/O event. Today, Gizmodo ...... 25 Jun 2012 23:46
Motorola Droid models get ICS update
Motorola Droid models get ICS update
The Motorola Droid Razr and Razr Maxx will be finally getting the Ice Cream Sandwich update. Verizon has announced that the two popular Motorola ...... 22 Jun 2012 18:22
Android Jelly Bean coming next week?
Android Jelly Bean coming next week?
Google has updated their listing of the unlocked HSPA+ version of the Galaxy Nexus, implying that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is on the way. The ...... 21 Jun 2012 22:21
Android continues to take Chinese market share
Android continues to take Chinese market share
According to new iMedia figures, Android is crushing Chinese smartphone market share. Android is now on 55.4 percent of all active smartphones, ...... 20 Jun 2012 22:19
Upcoming Galaxy Note II to feature unbreakable plane display and quad-core processor?
Upcoming Galaxy Note II to feature unbreakable plane display and quad-core processor?
According to a new report out of Asia. The Galaxy Note was undoubtedly one of the surprise hits of 2011, and it appears Samsung is working on a sequel. ...... 20 Jun 2012 0:18
Survey: Developers prefer iOS over Android
Survey: Developers prefer iOS over Android
Although it is a relatively well known fact, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster conducted a recent survey to see what mobile operating system ...... 18 Jun 2012 17:07
Reviewing Chrome OS 21: Google gives the operating system a face lift
Reviewing Chrome OS 21: Google gives the operating system a face lift
Over the last few weeks, Google has introduced new Chrome OS products like the Samsung Chromebox and a line of new notebooks. More importantly, ...... 17 Jun 2012 23:28
Linux chief architect says 'F*** you Nvidia' for lacking support
Linux chief architect says 'F*** you Nvidia' for lacking support
Linus Torvalds, the Finnish-born chief architect behind the Linux kernel (and project coordinator), had some choice words for Nvidia this week. ...... 17 Jun 2012 15:37
Tomorrow's major Microsoft announcement to involve Barnes & Noble?
Tomorrow's major Microsoft announcement to involve Barnes & Noble?
That is a strong possibility, says The Verge's Tom Warren. Microsoft is rumored to be announcing a Windows RT tablet tomorrow, one built ...... 17 Jun 2012 15:05
Here are the leaked Windows Phone 8 screenshots
Here are the leaked Windows Phone 8 screenshots
Microsoft is expected to unveil the updated operating system next week, but leaked screenshots of Windows Phone 8 Apollo are already here. ...... 13 Jun 2012 17:39
Spotify for Android 4.0 goes live
Spotify for Android 4.0 goes live
After going into public beta in April, Spotify has now launched officially for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The application is available ...... 12 Jun 2012 13:37
Microsoft charges $85 for Windows RT license
Microsoft charges $85 for Windows RT license
It appears that Microsoft is charging tablet OEMs $85 to license Windows RT. Many had speculated that Microsoft would drop the price in order ...... 12 Jun 2012 13:31
Verizon selling Sony SmartWatch
Verizon selling Sony SmartWatch
Verizon has begun selling the Sony SmartWatch and accessories. Available for $150, the watch connects to Android 2.1+ devices via Bluetooth ...... 11 Jun 2012 12:10
HBO Go now available on Kindle Fire
HBO Go now available on Kindle Fire
Last week, HBO announced that its popular HBO GO service is now available to Amazon Kindle Fire owners. HBO Go is a streaming service for ...... 11 Jun 2012 12:00
Android now at 900,000 daily activations
Android now at 900,000 daily activations
Android boss Andy Rubin has noted that daily Android activations are now at 900,000. The activations include tablets and smartphones. ...... 11 Jun 2012 11:32
A look at the new Lamborghini Android smartphone and tablet
A look at the new Lamborghini Android smartphone and tablet
Tonino Lamborghini, founded by the son of the famous automaker, has announced its latest line of "luxury" mobile devices aimed at the Russian market. ...... 11 Jun 2012 10:58
Meebo shutting down most services next month
Meebo shutting down most services next month
Meebo has just announced it will be shutting down most of its services, following being acquired by Google. Reads the post: Meebo Messenger ...... 10 Jun 2012 14:58
Atrix 3 headed to AT&T?
Atrix 3 headed to AT&T?
Multiple sites are reporting on the alleged Atrix 3, codenamed 'Dinara.' The device was launched last year in China and has been rumored ...... 10 Jun 2012 14:18
Pocket TV Android computer turns any TV into a 'Smart TV'
Pocket TV Android computer turns any TV into a 'Smart TV'
The project, by developer Infinitec, has already been fully funded on Kickstarter in less than a week. Pocket TV is the latest of the "mini ...... 9 Jun 2012 16:23
Huawei brings first LTE phone to the U.S.
Huawei brings first LTE phone to the U.S.
Popular Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has brought its first LTE phone to the U.S. The Activa 4G will be available through smaller carrier ...... 8 Jun 2012 19:45
Google purchases QuickOffice
Google purchases QuickOffice
Earlier this week, Google announced the purchase of the popular MS Office-esque app for Android and iOS devices. The move comes just a month ...... 7 Jun 2012 12:16
Review: The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G
Review: The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G
T-Mobile, the fourth largest carrier in the U.S., has had its share of nice phones over the years, especially on the Android side where it was ...... 5 Jun 2012 19:06
PlayStation Mobile signs HTC as first hardware partner
PlayStation Mobile signs HTC as first hardware partner
During their keynote last night, Sony revealed the next step in their mobile strategy. The company has renamed their PlayStation Suite to ...... 5 Jun 2012 12:42
Windows Phone Marketplace hits 100,000 published apps
Windows Phone Marketplace hits 100,000 published apps
Although their devices control just 3 percent of the global market, devs are flocking to the Marketplace, which has now seen its 100,000th app published. ...... 5 Jun 2012 11:11
Did Google buying MMI actually make the patent mess worse?
Did Google buying MMI actually make the patent mess worse?
When Google announced their plan to buy Motorola Mobility (MMI) last year the deal was widely praised by mobile industry analysts who predicted ...... 5 Jun 2012 3:44
Xbox Music service announced for Windows 8, Phone and console
Xbox Music service announced for Windows 8, Phone and console
As expected, Microsoft has unveiled their Xbox Music service today during E3. The service will be made available to Xbox 360, Windows 8 and ...... 4 Jun 2012 16:38
Toshiba, Acer, Asus to unveil Windows 8 tablets
Toshiba, Acer, Asus to unveil Windows 8 tablets
According to Bloomberg, Toshiba, Acer and Asus will unveil Windows 8 tablets next week. Asus will show off tablets with optional keyboard ...... 4 Jun 2012 0:26
Android 4.0 grabs 7.1 percent share
Android 4.0 grabs 7.1 percent share
As they do every month, Google has released the shares for its different Android versions. Google tracks these numbers by seeing what devices ...... 3 Jun 2012 14:21
Samsung reveals Galaxy line sales numbers
Samsung reveals Galaxy line sales numbers
Following the launch of the Galaxy S III abroad, Samsung has revealed some sales figures for their current and past Galaxy products. The ...... 3 Jun 2012 0:47
Report: Facebook hiring former Apple engineers in hopes of releasing smartphone in 2013
Report: Facebook hiring former Apple engineers in hopes of releasing smartphone in 2013
According to a new report by The New York Times, Facebook is frantically expanding it efforts to create their first branded smartphone, and ...... 27 May 2012 20:55
RIM to lay off 2000 employees?
RIM to lay off 2000 employees?
Struggling smartphone maker RIM is said to be planning a restructuring that will cause 2000 employees to be laid off. The company has only ...... 27 May 2012 20:50
Cisco kills off development of 'Cius' tablet
Cisco kills off development of 'Cius' tablet
Cisco has decided to pull the plug on its failed Cius tablet. The Cius, which was released in 2010 and aimed at enterprise customers, had ...... 26 May 2012 18:00
More info revealed on upcoming Google tablet
More info revealed on upcoming Google tablet
More rumors and info are abound in regards to Google's still unconfirmed new Nexus tablet. According to CNBC, the tablet has been passed ...... 25 May 2012 18:08
Facebook unveils 'Facebook Camera'
Facebook unveils 'Facebook Camera'
Facebook has unveiled their latest application for iOS today, called 'Facebook Camera.' The app will make it easier for Facebook users to ...... 24 May 2012 23:41
Google's first branded tablet coming next month?
Google's first branded tablet coming next month?
According to multiple sources, Google is preparing to begin shipping their first 7-inch branded tablet next month. The Asus-built tablet ...... 24 May 2012 21:46
Firm fined for Angry Birds scam
Firm fined for Angry Birds scam
Latvian firm fined £50,000. It had added knock-off copies of games such as Angry Birds to the Android Market. While they were eventually ...... 24 May 2012 3:31
Jury decides against Oracle in Google case
Jury decides against Oracle in Google case
July deals patent blow to Oracle. The California jury found that Google had not violated patents held by Oracle in elements of its Android ...... 23 May 2012 19:47
ITC Judge: Xbox 360 should be banned from U.S.
ITC Judge: Xbox 360 should be banned from U.S.
An ITC judge has ruled this week that Microsoft Xbox 360 should be banned from import into the U.S. due to violations of Motorola patents. ...... 23 May 2012 18:03
VIA intros $49 APC Android micro-PC
VIA intros $49 APC Android micro-PC
VIA makes own micro-PC, running Android. APC runs a custom Android system, based on Android 2.3, and comes with a bunch of applications pre-installed. ...... 23 May 2012 0:24
Google acquires Motorola Mobility, names new CEO
Google acquires Motorola Mobility, names new CEO
Google closes Motorola Mobility deal. Google announced on Tuesday that it has officially acquired Motorola Mobility after clearing regulatory ...... 22 May 2012 21:58
EU: Google has 'weeks' to resolve search competition case
EU: Google has 'weeks' to resolve search competition case
Google has weeks to avoid formal charges. The European Commission (EC), the European Union's main regulatory body, has been investigating ...... 22 May 2012 21:38
Zuckerberg loses $2.2 billion just one day after Facebook IPO
Zuckerberg loses $2.2 billion just one day after Facebook IPO
One of the richest men in the world has just gotten a little bit poorer. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's fortune fell $2.2 billion today after ...... 21 May 2012 21:47
Google Music 'device deauthorization' issue resolved
Google Music 'device deauthorization' issue resolved
Frequent flashers rejoice. Google Music allows you to authorize up to ten devices to use with the service. That sounds like enough devices ...... 21 May 2012 0:45
Amazon preparing 10-inch Kindle Fire?
Amazon preparing 10-inch Kindle Fire?
Digitimes has reported this week that Amazon is preparing a 10-inch Kindle Fire tablet for release in the Q3 this year. On the other end, ...... 20 May 2012 13:41
Chili's restaurant offering free Android phones with contract
Chili's restaurant offering free Android phones with contract
In one of the stranger cross promotions we've seen this year, the Chili's restaurant chain is offering free Android phones. To promote their ...... 20 May 2012 13:11
Sony Tablet P getting Android 4.0 next week
Sony Tablet P getting Android 4.0 next week
Two months ago, Sony promised to update their dual-screen Tablet P to Android 4.0 and the company has finally delivered. The Tablet P will ...... 20 May 2012 12:59
T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G finally gets Android 4.0
T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G finally gets Android 4.0
HTC has announced that the T-Mobile version of the Sesation 4G is getting Android 4.0 as we speak. To manually initiate the download, head ...... 20 May 2012 12:28
Amazon, Expansys put unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III up for pre-order
Amazon, Expansys put unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III up for pre-order
The most anticipated Android device of the year is now available for pre-order, unlocked. Amazon and Expansys-USA have put the smartphone ...... 20 May 2012 12:15
Apple seeks Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban in U.S.
Apple seeks Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban in U.S.
Apple looks for another import ban. The iPad-maker benefited on Tuesday then the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that ...... 19 May 2012 21:28
Google must keep Android free and open for next five years
Google must keep Android free and open for next five years
Google must keep Android "open and free" for the next five years in order to gain China's approval for its acquisition of Motorola Mobility. ...... 19 May 2012 17:52
Thumb drive-sized Android computer sells for $74
Thumb drive-sized Android computer sells for $74
Miniature Android 4.0 PC goes on sale. Chinese retailers have started to list a miniature Android 4.0 computer for $74 a pop. Inside the ...... 19 May 2012 0:44
Fake anti-virus apps show up for Android
Fake anti-virus apps show up for Android
Scareware abound for Android phones. Most people reading this page will have seen some form of fake anti-virus utility running on a Windows ...... 19 May 2012 0:01
Windows Phone beating out iPhone in China
Windows Phone beating out iPhone in China
According to Microsoft themselves, Windows Phone has just surpassed the iPhone in the world's largest market. The software giant says the ...... 18 May 2012 23:19
ITC bans some Motorola Mobility smartphones
ITC bans some Motorola Mobility smartphones
Motorola Mobility handsets infringe Microsoft patent. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has found that several Android handsets ...... 18 May 2012 19:57
Android malware charges for free apps
Android malware charges for free apps
Android.Opfake rips off mostly Russian users. Symantec reports hundreds of fake websites, some which appear to be websites dedicated to specific ...... 18 May 2012 19:46
Nokia burning through cash reserves, worrying analysts
Nokia burning through cash reserves, worrying analysts
Serious questions raised about Nokia's future. The Finnish mobile phone giant has been working to try and stabilize its finances. Over its ...... 18 May 2012 18:50
ZTE confirms 'root backdoor' in handsets
ZTE confirms 'root backdoor' in handsets
ZTE confirms bizarre security vulnerability. An anonymous post made to Pastebin a week ago got Android forums buzzing, and caught our attention ...... 18 May 2012 17:07
Samsung Galaxy S III reaches 9 million pre-orders, already
Samsung Galaxy S III reaches 9 million pre-orders, already
Samsung has noted that the company has seen 9 million pre-orders for its upcoming Galaxy S III smartphone. The orders have come in from over ...... 18 May 2012 0:54
There are 3997 unique Android devices out there
There are 3997 unique Android devices out there
The founders of OpenSignalMaps have collected data from 681,900 devices and come up with some interesting Android news. The group saw 3997 ...... 17 May 2012 0:44
HTC forced to ship custom Android builds to avoid Apple patents
HTC forced to ship custom Android builds to avoid Apple patents
After losing a patent case to Apple, HTC has been forced to begin shipping custom Android builds in the U.S. Had they not, the company would ...... 16 May 2012 23:21
Baidu unveils own low-cost smartphone in China
Baidu unveils own low-cost smartphone in China
Handset runs Baidu's own operating system. Its new Changhong H5018 is built by Foxconn, and runs Baidu's own Cloud Smart Terminal platform, ...... 16 May 2012 16:19
Android gains more market share
Android gains more market share
Android share seen rising throughout world. Kantar WorldPanel showed research on Tuesday that saw Android double its market share in some ...... 16 May 2012 16:04
Android 5.0 to make debut on numerous Nexus devices
Android 5.0 to make debut on numerous Nexus devices
Diverging from tradition, it appears that Google will unveil its Android 5.0 Jelly Bean operating system on not just one Nexus smartphone, but on multiple. ...... 15 May 2012 22:50
Firefox for Android 14 beta adds Flash support
Firefox for Android 14 beta adds Flash support
Firefox for Android 14 beta adds support for flash, new UI and more. The latest release for the Android OS features a redesigned user interface, ...... 15 May 2012 21:58
Nvidia targets cloud graphics with new chips
Nvidia targets cloud graphics with new chips
Nvidia closing in on mobile space. The GPU-maker is targeting large data centers that provide cloud-based services to end users. President ...... 15 May 2012 20:56
Asus shows off PadFone hybrid
Asus shows off PadFone hybrid
Back at the MWC event in February, Asus unveiled its "device-within-a-device," the PadFone. Today, the company has put together a promotional ...... 14 May 2012 21:14
ZTE handsets have 'root backdoor', say developers
ZTE handsets have 'root backdoor', say developers
Flaw can give root to any app, as long as the password is right. The Pastebin post referred to the ZTE Score M on MetroPCS in the United ...... 14 May 2012 20:41
Thai government signs deal to buy Android tablets for educational purposes
Thai government signs deal to buy Android tablets for educational purposes
The Thai government has signed a deal this week that will make them buyers of a large amount of Android tablets. For $32.5 million, the government ...... 13 May 2012 22:54
HTC One X already rooted
HTC One X already rooted
Although HTC claims that AT&T has not allowed them to unlock their own bootloader for the One X, the development community has gone ahead and ...... 10 May 2012 22:52
Google, Sony show off Google TV set-top
Google, Sony show off Google TV set-top
At an event in Palo Alto this week, Sony and Google have unveiled their latest Google TV set-top box. For now, there is only a non-working ...... 10 May 2012 22:37
Pebble smartwatch sells out, hits $10 million in funding
Pebble smartwatch sells out, hits $10 million in funding
The extremely popular Kickstarter project Pebble has sold out, 8 days ahead of its expected close date. Pebble, which smashed all Kickstarter ...... 10 May 2012 21:04
Facebook, Microsoft working on smartphone?
Facebook, Microsoft working on smartphone?
According to multiple sources, Microsoft has been pitching their Windows Phone platform to Facebook in an effort to bring a joint venture smartphone ...... 10 May 2012 0:02
Samsung purchases mSpot cloud locker provider
Samsung purchases mSpot cloud locker provider
Samsung has purchased the cloud music and movie provider mSpot for $9 million. The service will be prominently featured in Samsung's ecosystem ...... 9 May 2012 19:59
Telefonica takes on Skype with calls-over-data app
Telefonica takes on Skype with calls-over-data app
App uses only data, without touching users quote of call minutes or texts. Of course there are several alternative apps that have been around ...... 9 May 2012 0:33
Lenovo launches Smart TVs in China
Lenovo launches Smart TVs in China
Lenovo's K Series smart TVs are powered by Android 4.0 and new Qualcomm processor. As part of its PC Plus strategy, Lenovo has launched its ...... 8 May 2012 18:24
HTC Droid Incredible 4G headed to Verizon
HTC Droid Incredible 4G headed to Verizon
Verizon Wireless has announced that the Droid Incredible 4G will go on sale via the carrier in the "coming weeks." The device runs on Android ...... 8 May 2012 17:52
Samsung starts $4 million 'App Challenge'
Samsung starts $4 million 'App Challenge'
Looking to improve the quality of apps available for Android tablets, Samsung has begun the 2012 Smart App Challenge. The company has put ...... 8 May 2012 12:42
Nielsen: Majority of U.S. owns smartphones
Nielsen: Majority of U.S. owns smartphones
Research firm Nielsen has reported today that over 50 percent of U.S. consumers now own smartphones. As of March 31st, 2012, 50.4 percent ...... 8 May 2012 12:12
Google's Android infringes Oracle copyrights, says Jury
Google's Android infringes Oracle copyrights, says Jury
Google plans to move for a mistrial after Jury fails to answer fair use question. The case is being watched closely by Silicon Valley, as ...... 7 May 2012 15:17
HTC One X now on sale
HTC One X now on sale
HTC's new flagship has gone on sale today via AT&T and numerous retailers. The device will sell for $200 with two-year contract via AT&T ...... 6 May 2012 21:00
DataWind reveals two new cheap tablets for India
DataWind reveals two new cheap tablets for India
DataWind, the company behind the $35 Aakash tablet for the Indian market, has introduced two new "UbiSlate" tablets for the nation. The UbiSlate ...... 6 May 2012 20:14
A deeper look into the Samsung Galaxy S III's new software
A deeper look into the Samsung Galaxy S III's new software
Over the past few days we have discussed at length the new hardware in the Samsung Galaxy S III, which was, to be completely honest, not revolutionary. ...... 5 May 2012 19:07
LG to ship Optimus L7 this month
LG to ship Optimus L7 this month
First unveiled at the Mobile World Congress event in February, LG will begin shipping the Optimus L7 smartphone this month. The device will ...... 5 May 2012 15:21
Samsung: We want to buy mobile companies, just not RIM
Samsung: We want to buy mobile companies, just not RIM
The comments came via an interview with Samsung mobile president J.K. Shin. Shin, sitting with the WSJ, says the company has certainly embraced ...... 5 May 2012 13:25
LG LTE2 first with 2GB of RAM
LG LTE2 first with 2GB of RAM
LG has introduced their Optimus LTE2 Android device this week, the first to feature 2GB of RAM. The unveiling came within a day of Samsung's ...... 5 May 2012 13:05
Nokia sued by angry investors
Nokia sued by angry investors
Nokia has been sued by angry investors this week over the sad turn of events in the company's fortunes over the past year. Robbins, Geller, ...... 4 May 2012 21:17
'Draw Something' already losing users
'Draw Something' already losing users
Just one month after social gaming giant Zynga purchased the developer of the game, 'Draw Something' is already losing popularity. The game, ...... 3 May 2012 21:15
Judge says Android lost Google money throughout 2010
Judge says Android lost Google money throughout 2010
Judge reads certain portions of sealed 2011 Google document. He had been quizzing attorneys of both Google and Oracle - which has accused ...... 3 May 2012 19:38
Here's the Samsung Galaxy S III
Here's the Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung has unveiled their latest, the Galaxy S III, today during an international event. As expected, the flagship device will have a large ...... 3 May 2012 14:33
LG will no longer produce Windows Phones
LG will no longer produce Windows Phones
LG will stop producing Windows Phone devices for the time being, instead using that extra capital and focus on more Android phones. The company ...... 30 Apr 2012 23:44
'Angry Birds Space' hits 50 million downloads
'Angry Birds Space' hits 50 million downloads
'Angry Birds Space' has hit another milestone, 50 million downloads in just 35 days. That number has broken the old record for mobile games, ...... 30 Apr 2012 22:57
Kindle Fire is now over 50 percent of all Android tablets
Kindle Fire is now over 50 percent of all Android tablets
According to the latest data by comScore, the Amazon Kindle Fire now accounts for 54 percent of all Android tablets. The data is accurate ...... 29 Apr 2012 20:21
Google explains delays in Nexus firmware updates
Google explains delays in Nexus firmware updates
Google has taken time to respond to the criticism that it takes too long for the company to roll out stable updates for its Nexus devices. ...... 28 Apr 2012 17:45
Concept pics emerge of 2006 'Google Phone'
Concept pics emerge of 2006 'Google Phone'
In 2006, two years before the release of the grandfather of Android, the T-Mobile G1, Google had concepts down for the original "Google Phone." ...... 26 Apr 2012 23:22
Sony looking to expand PlayStation brand to more mobiles
Sony looking to expand PlayStation brand to more mobiles
Sony has confirmed it is looking to expand the PlayStation brand further into the mobile market. PlayStation Digital Platforms senior director ...... 26 Apr 2012 0:03
Report: HTC making new Facebook phone
Report: HTC making new Facebook phone
According to a Digitimes report, HTC is building a new Facebook phone. The device will be Android-based, and unlike past devices, there will ...... 25 Apr 2012 20:35
Tons of Samsung devices getting ICS, unless you are on T-Mobile
Tons of Samsung devices getting ICS, unless you are on T-Mobile
Samsung has listed all their devices which will be updating to Android 4.0 ICS in the coming weeks. Notably, however, is the fact that those ...... 24 Apr 2012 21:45
Motorola RAZR HD coming soon?
Motorola RAZR HD coming soon?
An updated RAZR smartphone seems to be on the way. The new model will feature a 720p screen, while most of the rest of the specs will remain similar. ...... 24 Apr 2012 21:30
ZTE expects to shop 100 million smartphones per year starting in 2015
ZTE expects to shop 100 million smartphones per year starting in 2015
China's ZTE has noted today it expects to ship over 100 million smartphones by 2015. The phone maker began selling very low-end feature phones ...... 24 Apr 2012 19:30
Google Drive is finally here
Google Drive is finally here
After years of rumor, the cloud-based Google Drive is finally here. Google has announced the service via their blog as "A place where you ...... 24 Apr 2012 18:19
Apple smashes earnings, as usual
Apple smashes earnings, as usual
As they have done for the last few years with regularity, Apple has smashed their earnings expectations for the quarter. The company posted ...... 24 Apr 2012 17:45
'iPhone Nano' rumored, again
'iPhone Nano' rumored, again
As has been rumored since the iPhone 3G, sources are reporting today that Apple will launch an "iPhone Nano" this year to takeover the entry-level market. ...... 23 Apr 2012 22:20
Part of Samsung Galaxy S III specs leak via Amazon
Part of Samsung Galaxy S III specs leak via Amazon
While its launch is not for another week, it appears someone over at Amazon Germany has leaked at least part of the specs for the Galaxy S III device. ...... 23 Apr 2012 18:38
Galaxy Nexus reaches Sprint, Google Wallet included
Galaxy Nexus reaches Sprint, Google Wallet included
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is now available to Sprint users. Like its CDMA counterpart on Verizon, the flagship Android 4.0 phone will have ...... 22 Apr 2012 19:46
Verizon fully backs Windows Phone
Verizon fully backs Windows Phone
Speaking during his company's earnings call, Verizon CFO Fran Shammo said the carrier is committed to the Windows Phone platform. The CFO ...... 22 Apr 2012 15:47
RIM hires firms for potential asset sale
RIM hires firms for potential asset sale
RIM has hired two firms this week to take care of a restructuring plan that will likely include asset sales. Additionally, the BlackBerry ...... 22 Apr 2012 15:11
Nokia has some of its worse earnings, ever
Nokia has some of its worse earnings, ever
Nokia warned two weeks ago that its quarterly earnings were going to be bad, and they certainly were today. For the Q1, Nokia posted a net ...... 19 Apr 2012 20:53
Over 30 Windows 8 tablets to flood market in 2012?
Over 30 Windows 8 tablets to flood market in 2012?
Microsoft will reportedly push 32 Windows 8 tablets to the market in 2012 in an effort to steal share away from Apple. The iPad currently ...... 18 Apr 2012 23:53
Google wants to create and sell its own hardware, like Apple
Google wants to create and sell its own hardware, like Apple
Last year, Google shocked the world by purchasing Motorola Mobility for $12 billion. At the time, the search giant said it was buying the ...... 17 Apr 2012 23:32
Oracle once considered buying RIM or Palm to build its own smartphone
Oracle once considered buying RIM or Palm to build its own smartphone
Oracle considered building its own smartphone in 2009 and would have purchased either Palm or RIM to do so. The shocking news came out today ...... 17 Apr 2012 23:12
Samsung and Apple CEOs ordered to meet
Samsung and Apple CEOs ordered to meet
A federal judge has ruled today that Apple and Samsung's CEOs must meet in a mandatory mediation session to try to settle their handful of smartphone ...... 17 Apr 2012 21:54
Pebble smartwatch breaks Kickstarter record in 5 days
Pebble smartwatch breaks Kickstarter record in 5 days
The extremely popular Kickstarter project "Pebble" has broken Kickstarter records in just 5 days. Previously, the funding record for a project ...... 17 Apr 2012 19:19
Samsung Galaxy S III launching May 3rd
Samsung Galaxy S III launching May 3rd
Journalists have been receiving invitations for a Samsung event on May 3rd, in which the company will launch the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. ...... 16 Apr 2012 13:42
Google: Time to focus on cheap Android tablets
Google: Time to focus on cheap Android tablets
Google's CEO Larry Page has noted today that the company is focusing on cheap Android tablets into the future, lending credence to the unrelenting ...... 13 Apr 2012 20:39
Instagram reaches 40 million users
Instagram reaches 40 million users
In under two weeks since its launch on Android, the photo-sharing app Instagram has reached 40 million users. In its first 4 days of launch ...... 13 Apr 2012 18:50
'Pebble' smartwatch raises $2 million
'Pebble' smartwatch raises $2 million
The extremely popular Kickstarter project "Pebble" has raised $2 million in under 72 hours. Pebble is a smartwatch that syncs with iOS and ...... 13 Apr 2012 13:54
Boeing planning a secure Android phone
Boeing planning a secure Android phone
According to a new report in National Defense Magazine, airplane maker Boeing is looking into building its own Android smartphone. The phone ...... 12 Apr 2012 17:22
Report: Microsoft has only sold 3.5 million WP7 phones, ever
Report: Microsoft has only sold 3.5 million WP7 phones, ever
According to well-connected Microsoft reporter Mary Jo Foley, the company has only sold 3.5 million Windows Phone 7 devices, to date. That ...... 12 Apr 2012 11:03
Google Chrome now syncs open tabs across devices
Google Chrome now syncs open tabs across devices
With its latest update, the Google Chrome browser has added the ability to sync open tabs between all devices. Reads Google's post: "Imagine ...... 11 Apr 2012 21:00
RIM to block sideloading apps to stop piracy
RIM to block sideloading apps to stop piracy
RIM will soon remove the ability to sideload apps on the BlackBerry Playbook in an effort to block piracy. The future firmware update to ...... 9 Apr 2012 22:37
HTC One S headed to T-Mobile on April 25th
HTC One S headed to T-Mobile on April 25th
T-Mobile looks like it will be getting the HTC One S on April 25th. The highly-anticipated device's release date is seen via an internal ...... 9 Apr 2012 21:55
Facebook buys Instagram for $1 billion
Facebook buys Instagram for $1 billion
Instagram has just been sold for $1 billion. The massively popular photo-filter and sharing app has been sold to Facebook for the purchase ...... 9 Apr 2012 13:27
CyanogenMod unveils new mascot
CyanogenMod unveils new mascot
The group behind the CyanogenMod Android custom ROM has unveiled a new mascot for the operating system. Dubbed CID (short for Cyanogen ID), ...... 5 Apr 2012 21:00
Rumor: 10 million Galaxy S III already pre-ordered?
Rumor: 10 million Galaxy S III already pre-ordered?
According to Eldar Murtzain. The well-connected blogger has said today in a tweet that the upcoming device already has 10 million pre-orders ...... 4 Apr 2012 22:46
Android takes over 50 percent share in U.S. market
Android takes over 50 percent share in U.S. market
According to the latest figures from comScore, Android now controls over 50 percent of the U.S. smartphone market. Up 17 points from last ...... 3 Apr 2012 22:12
Instagram now available for Android
Instagram now available for Android
Late last month, Instagram, the massively popular photo-filter and sharing app, made a signup page available for would-be early adopters of ...... 3 Apr 2012 14:13
Android 4.0 adoption picking up steam
Android 4.0 adoption picking up steam
Despite not being on too many devices as of yet, Android 4.x Ice Cream Sandwich is being adopted more quickly. For the two-week period ended ...... 2 Apr 2012 22:42
Windows 8 to feature disc-less reformatting
Windows 8 to feature disc-less reformatting
Windows 8 will make it a lot easier for consumers to reformat their computers, removing the need for a disc. If you scroll to the bottom ...... 2 Apr 2012 21:52
Apple's new iPad tops Consumer Report's tablet list
Apple's new iPad tops Consumer Report's tablet list
Despite their report that the new third-generation iPad has overheating issues, Consumer Reports has rated the device its top tablet. After ...... 2 Apr 2012 21:13
Best Buy leak reveals HTC One X launch?
Best Buy leak reveals HTC One X launch?
Although AT&T and HTC have kept quiet on the launch date of the new One X flagship device, Best Buy has let slip that the device will be released on May 6th. ...... 1 Apr 2012 22:48
Rumor: Google Drive will come with 5GB free storage
Rumor: Google Drive will come with 5GB free storage
TalkAndroid is reporting today that Google's upcoming "Google Drive" cloud service will give users 5GB of free storage, right from the start. ...... 1 Apr 2012 21:53
Smartphone makers killing off Chinese 'white-box' sellers
Smartphone makers killing off Chinese 'white-box' sellers
So called "white-box" phone makers are being shut out of the Chinese market, as large player like ZTE, Lenovo and Huawei release smartphones ...... 1 Apr 2012 20:12
Has Android only brought in $550 million revenue, ever
Has Android only brought in $550 million revenue, ever
It appears that Android has only brought Google $550 million in revenue since its launch in 2008. The numbers came to light as part of Google's ...... 30 Mar 2012 13:01
Hulu Plus adds support for more tablets
Hulu Plus adds support for more tablets
While Hulu Plus has been available for numerous Android devices since last year, only two of those devices were tablets, leaving fans out in the cold. ...... 29 Mar 2012 23:13
WSJ: Google will begin selling own tablets this year, open online store
WSJ: Google will begin selling own tablets this year, open online store
According to the WSJ, Google will indeed begin selling its own tablets this year, as rumored. The move will be a way for the company to drive ...... 29 Mar 2012 22:55
Google offered to pay Oracle revenue from Android, was rebuffed
Google offered to pay Oracle revenue from Android, was rebuffed
According to a new court filing, Google had offered to pay Oracle a small percentage of Android revenue if the company could prove Google had ...... 29 Mar 2012 12:58
Motorola Xoom getting Android 4.0.4?
Motorola Xoom getting Android 4.0.4?
Motorola's one-time flagship tablet, the Motorola Xoom, is likely to get the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update in the near future. ...... 28 Mar 2012 20:40
Google Drive cloud storage platform coming in April?
Google Drive cloud storage platform coming in April?
After years of rumor, it appears that Google's cloud storage platform "Drive" is finally ready to be launched. According to Om, the platform ...... 27 Mar 2012 16:42
HTC buys share of SyncTV to add to ecosystem
HTC buys share of SyncTV to add to ecosystem
HTC has purchased a 20 percent stake in SyncTV, the online video platform for content providers. The stake is part of a bigger investment ...... 27 Mar 2012 15:44
Play Android apps on Windows: BlueStacks hits beta
Play Android apps on Windows: BlueStacks hits beta
BlueStacks app player, the software that allows Windows fans to run Android apps on their devices, has gone into beta. The startup company ...... 27 Mar 2012 13:38
Google adds 'Play' tab to navigation bar
Google adds 'Play' tab to navigation bar
Just a couple of weeks after rebranding their services under the Google Play umbrella, Google has added a tab for the Play Store to their navigation ...... 27 Mar 2012 12:09
HTC closes down HTCSense.com for now
HTC closes down HTCSense.com for now
HTC has announced today it will be shutting down its HTCSense.com information retention service until a renovation of the service is complete. ...... 26 Mar 2012 19:00
Microsoft allowing you to swap old smartphones for brand new WP7 device
Microsoft allowing you to swap old smartphones for brand new WP7 device
Microsoft's "Smoked by Windows Phone" campaign is allowing smartphone owners near Microsoft retail stores to trade in any old smartphone (that ...... 26 Mar 2012 18:40
Sign-up page made available for Instagram for Android
Sign-up page made available for Instagram for Android
Earlier this month we reported that Instagram, the massively popular iOS photo-filter and sharing app, is finally headed to Android. Co-founder ...... 25 Mar 2012 12:11
MOG for iPad app makes debut
MOG for iPad app makes debut
MOG has released its free iPad app this week. The company's official iPad app follows the release of its native Windows app on Friday. ...... 25 Mar 2012 12:00
Rovio says 'Angry Birds Space' not headed to Windows Phone for now
Rovio says 'Angry Birds Space' not headed to Windows Phone for now
Rovio has said today that "Angry Birds Space" will not be headed to Windows Phone devices, which should hurt the fledgling operating system. ...... 24 Mar 2012 13:50
Acer Iconia Tab A510 coming with Tegra 3 and Android 4.0
Acer Iconia Tab A510 coming with Tegra 3 and Android 4.0
First announced back at CES, the Acer Iconia Tab A510 is now official. The powerful tablet will run on a quad-core Tegra 3 processor and ...... 24 Mar 2012 11:16
Google Play to add movie purchases?
Google Play to add movie purchases?
According to Cnet, Google Play may be adding movie purchases in the near future. The newly rebranded Android Market currently only offers movie rentals. ...... 22 Mar 2012 21:32
AT&T reveals phones getting ICS
AT&T reveals phones getting ICS
AT&T has listed its smartphones that will be getting the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the coming months. Those devices are the LG Nitro, ...... 22 Mar 2012 19:54
Here is the alleged Samsung Galaxy S III press shot, specs
Here is the alleged Samsung Galaxy S III press shot, specs
GSM Helpdesk has the first alleged press shot of the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III. Alongside the picture came the alleged specs, ...... 21 Mar 2012 20:17
Sharp releases outdated tablet
Sharp releases outdated tablet
Sharp has released a new tablet in Japan with outdated specs. The 10-inch device, dubbed the Sharp RW-T110, has a 1280 x 800 display, a 1 ...... 20 Mar 2012 23:08
'Angry Birds' partners up with 'major U.S. retail chain'
'Angry Birds' partners up with 'major U.S. retail chain'
Angry Birds maker Rovio has announced today it is teaming up with a "major U.S. retail chain" to have its branded toys, books and T-shirts available ...... 20 Mar 2012 19:47
Samsung posts Ice Cream Sandwich source code for Galaxy S II
Samsung posts Ice Cream Sandwich source code for Galaxy S II
Samsung has posted the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich source code for the Galaxy S II, letting developers have an easier go at making custom ROMs. ...... 19 Mar 2012 15:48
Sony quietly working on ICS, Tegra 3 tablet
Sony quietly working on ICS, Tegra 3 tablet
The Android benchmarking app NenaMark is showing a new leader today. A mysterious Sony entry now tops the leaderboard, suggesting the company ...... 19 Mar 2012 15:37
TWC TV app in NYC now has 26 local channels
TWC TV app in NYC now has 26 local channels
Last year, Time Warner Cable released their TWC TV app for the iPad, Android, iPhone and desktop giving subscribers a chance to stream some ...... 18 Mar 2012 15:15
Source: Google Nexus Tablet is 'done deal,' possibly at $149
Source: Google Nexus Tablet is 'done deal,' possibly at $149
At CES this year, Asus revealed their MeMo tablet, a 7-inch quad-core beast that the company was set to sell for $249. Today, sources are ...... 16 Mar 2012 18:49
Nexus S owners getting Ice Cream Sandwich
Nexus S owners getting Ice Cream Sandwich
The Google Nexus S, the second flagship device from the search giant, will be getting the Ice Cream Sandwich Android update, say sources. ...... 16 Mar 2012 13:21
J.D. Powers: Nokia, RIM lowest in consumer satisfaction
J.D. Powers: Nokia, RIM lowest in consumer satisfaction
J.D. Powers and Associates has released their latest smartphone satisfaction ratings, based on a survey of over 7000 smartphone owners. The ...... 16 Mar 2012 13:05
Google: We are working on Metro Chrome for Windows 8
Google: We are working on Metro Chrome for Windows 8
Google has said today it is working on a 'Metro' version of Chrome that will work in Windows 8. The news follows Mozilla's announcement that ...... 14 Mar 2012 22:13
HTC confirms Ice Cream Sandwich updates
HTC confirms Ice Cream Sandwich updates
HTC has posted today on which devices will be receiving the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and some notes, as well. The devices are the ...... 14 Mar 2012 21:20
Instagram finally headed to Android
Instagram finally headed to Android
Instagram, the massively popular iOS photo-filter and sharing app is finally headed to Android. The company has said this weekend that the ...... 13 Mar 2012 14:47
Samsung starts Android 4.0 rollout process for Galaxy S II
Samsung starts Android 4.0 rollout process for Galaxy S II
Samsung has begun rolling out Android 4.0 to its Galaxy S II owners around the globe. For starters, the update is now available to users ...... 13 Mar 2012 14:03
Tag Heuer launches carbon fiber Android phone with huge price tag
Tag Heuer launches carbon fiber Android phone with huge price tag
Popular Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer has announced the launch of their $3600 "The Racer" Android smartphone. The phone's design is inspired ...... 13 Mar 2012 12:14
Apple, Motorola in cross-licensing talks, EU docs show
Apple, Motorola in cross-licensing talks, EU docs show
EU documents spill beans on cross-licensing talks. Documents related to the European Commission's review of Google's acquisition of Motorola ...... 13 Mar 2012 1:42
Google says Android Market payment policy unchanged
Google says Android Market payment policy unchanged
Google reportedly warning app developers. It was reported that the search giant threatened to remove developers' software from its store ...... 11 Mar 2012 9:22
Sony Tablet P already rooted
Sony Tablet P already rooted
Just 4 days after launch, the Sony Tablet P has been rooted, with very little effort. All that is required is an ADB installer and a special ...... 10 Mar 2012 12:38
Over half of U.S. households own current-gen console, says Nielsen
Over half of U.S. households own current-gen console, says Nielsen
According to Nielsen, 56 percent of U.S. households have at least one current generation gaming console. That figure is up from 50 percent ...... 10 Mar 2012 12:31
Asus, Google 'Nexus Tablet' coming as soon as May?
Asus, Google 'Nexus Tablet' coming as soon as May?
According to industry sources, the Google and Asus 'Nexus Tablet' could be launched as soon as May. Although the device is still unconfirmed, ...... 9 Mar 2012 22:02
'Angry Birds Space' trailer shows off zero-gravity
'Angry Birds Space' trailer shows off zero-gravity
Rovio has unveiled the first gameplay trailer of the highly-anticipated Angry Birds Space game. For the first time, 'Space' will introduce ...... 9 Mar 2012 21:05
Sony Music Unlimited adds Vita, offline support
Sony Music Unlimited adds Vita, offline support
Sony Music Unlimited gets updated. The paid unlimited streaming service has been updated to include PS Vita support, adding to the current ...... 8 Mar 2012 20:25
Google Play to add audiobooks?
Google Play to add audiobooks?
Google Play may be adding audiobooks to its inventory. The platform, which was just unveiled yesterday as an umbrella for Google's Android ...... 7 Mar 2012 21:51
Verizon confirms what devices will get Android 4.0
Verizon confirms what devices will get Android 4.0
Verizon has confirmed today which 14 of its devices will receive the Android 4.0 update. The carrier did not give timeframes on the updates, ...... 6 Mar 2012 22:48
Apple offers patent settlements to Samsung and Motorola
Apple offers patent settlements to Samsung and Motorola
According to multiple credible sources, Samsung and Motorola have been approached by Apple who is asking for $5-$15 per handset in patent licensing fees. ...... 6 Mar 2012 22:33
Google celebrates Google Play with discounted apps, games, movies
Google celebrates Google Play with discounted apps, games, movies
In celebration of their launch of Google Play rebranding, the search giant is offering tons of games and apps for the discounted price of $0.49. ...... 6 Mar 2012 20:19
Android Market, other Google apps are now rebranded 'Google Play'
Android Market, other Google apps are now rebranded 'Google Play'
Google has announced today that its Google Music, Google Books and Android Market apps will be re-branded under the new umbrella of "Google Play." ...... 6 Mar 2012 19:10
Android Market app download limit moved to 4GB
Android Market app download limit moved to 4GB
Google has confirmed today that direct downloads from the Android Market are now capped at 4GB, compared to the previous 50MB for APK files. ...... 5 Mar 2012 22:38
Android Key Lime Pie to follow Jelly Bean
Android Key Lime Pie to follow Jelly Bean
Verge has said today that Google will name their future Android update "Key Lime Pie," following the yet unreleased "Jelly Bean." Google ...... 5 Mar 2012 14:56
Android 5.0 'Jelly Bean' finally confirmed
Android 5.0 'Jelly Bean' finally confirmed
Google has confirmed the name of their upcoming Android update, Jelly Bean. The name was widely expected, and now the company has confirmed ...... 4 Mar 2012 13:53
Siri-like Google Assistant coming by end of year?
Siri-like "Google Assistant" coming by end of year?
Google has been working on a virtual assistant for the Android platform that will rival and surpass Apple's Siri companion, and speculation ...... 4 Mar 2012 12:53
Rumor: Quad-core Asus Nexus Tablet coming for $199
Rumor: Quad-core Asus Nexus Tablet coming for $199
There is a new rumor today that Google's expected "Nexus Tablet" will be built by Asus. If accurate, the device will be a 7-inch model with ...... 4 Mar 2012 12:25
Roku releases remote control app for Android
Roku releases remote control app for Android
Roku has announced that its Roku App is now available in the Android market. Using the app, owners of Roku set-top boxes can explore channels ...... 3 Mar 2012 16:53
Sony releases new tablet, is once again extremely late to the party
Sony releases new tablet, is once again extremely late to the party
After over seven months of delays, Sony has released its foldable Tablet P device. The tablet will be available on Sunday via AT&T, which ...... 2 Mar 2012 22:39
Huawei to manufacture the next T-Mobile MyTouch devices?
Huawei to manufacture the next T-Mobile MyTouch devices?
According to numerous sources, Huawei will manufacture all of T-Mobile's upcoming myTouch devices. The manufacturer is popular in China for ...... 2 Mar 2012 19:39
Archos launches cheap, Android 4.0 tablet for kids
Archos launches cheap, Android 4.0 tablet for kids
Tablet maker Archos has announced a tablet for children, but one that packs a bit more punch than others released in the past. The 7-inch ...... 1 Mar 2012 21:58
Under 1 million Google TV devices are actively used
Under 1 million Google TV devices are actively used
According to info hidden in Google's own data, there are less than 1 million Google TV devices being actively used. Also notable is the fact ...... 28 Feb 2012 21:19
HBO Go expanded to Xbox 360
HBO Go expanded to Xbox 360
HBO has announced today that it is expanding its online media streaming service, HBO Go, to the Xbox 360. Starting on April 1st, over 60 ...... 28 Feb 2012 13:10
Panasonic unveils waterproof smartphones
Panasonic unveils waterproof smartphones
During the Mobile World Congress event in Spain this week, Panasonic has introduced two waterproof smartphones, the Eluga and Eluga Power. ...... 28 Feb 2012 11:36
Samsung: We are not doing very well in the tablet market
Samsung: "We are not doing very well in the tablet market"
Samsung executive Hankil Yoon has come clean today, admitting that the company "is not doing very well in the tablet market." The statement ...... 28 Feb 2012 10:58
Report: Apple iPad 3 will not have quad-core processor
Report: Apple iPad 3 will not have quad-core processor
If a new report is accurate, Apple fans may not be so happy when the iPad 3 is launched next month. The device will use a more powerful dual-core ...... 28 Feb 2012 0:08
Samsung Galaxy S III: 1080p display, quad-core, ceramic
Samsung Galaxy S III: 1080p display, quad-core, ceramic
BGR has posted the alleged specs of the upcoming Galaxy S III, and they are impressive, to say the least. The device would be a successor ...... 27 Feb 2012 20:00
Google: 850,000 Android devices activated daily
Google: 850,000 Android devices activated daily
Android continues to see accelerating growth. Android boss Andy Rubin tweeted earlier this morning that Google is seeing 850,000 Android ...... 27 Feb 2012 13:52
ZTE goes quad-core with the Era
ZTE goes quad-core with the Era
ZTE has announced the Era smartphone, their first quad-core device. The phone runs on Android 4.0, has a 1.3GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, ...... 27 Feb 2012 13:42
Adobe makes Photoshop available for iPad 2
Adobe makes Photoshop available for iPad 2
Adobe has made its Photoshop Touch app available for iPad 2 owners. For $10, iPad 2 owners (sorry iPad 1 owners) can have access to the powerful ...... 26 Feb 2012 22:42
MWC 2012: Sony unveils Xperia P smartphone
MWC 2012: Sony unveils Xperia P smartphone
At Sony's Mobile World Congress conference today, the company unveiled its Xperia P smartphone. The device is the first from Sony after its ...... 26 Feb 2012 21:43
MWC 2012: HTC unveils new quad-core One X powerhouse
MWC 2012: HTC unveils new quad-core One X powerhouse
The world's first quad-core Android smartphone is coming soon, via HTC. At the Mobile World Congress event in Spain, HTC unveiled there new ...... 26 Feb 2012 21:05
MWC 2012: Samsung shows off Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
MWC 2012: Samsung shows off Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
The company has unveiled the tablet today at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is very similar to ...... 26 Feb 2012 20:13
MWC 2012: Samsung unveils Galaxy Beam with built-in projector
MWC 2012: Samsung unveils Galaxy Beam with built-in projector
Samsung has unveiled their Galaxy Beam at the Mobile World Congress event in Spain, an Android smartphone with a built-in Pico Projector. ...... 26 Feb 2012 19:55
Samsung Galaxy B will feature edge-to-edge screen
Samsung Galaxy B will feature edge-to-edge screen
A paper in South Korea has reported this weekend that Samsung is planning on unveiling a smartphone with a bezel-less display. The phone ...... 25 Feb 2012 18:03
Proview sues Apple in the U.S.
Proview sues Apple in the U.S.
The Chinese electronics maker Proview has sued Apple over the trademark to the iPad, after a successful suit in China. Proview is accusing ...... 25 Feb 2012 17:35
HTC One X revealed through leaks
HTC One X revealed through leaks
HTC's next smartphones, expected to be launched at the Mobile World Congress event next week, have been leaked ahead of time. The HTC One ...... 24 Feb 2012 23:15
Redbox offering free video game rentals next week
Redbox offering free video game rentals next week
Popular kiosk rental service Redbox has announced it will offer video game rentals for free next week. Starting on Sunday, February 26th, ...... 24 Feb 2012 22:37
Netflix: No, we don't care about BlackBerry devices
Netflix: No, we don't care about BlackBerry devices
Netflix has made it clear today that they have no plans for BlackBerry support, now or in the future. When asked, the company responded on ...... 24 Feb 2012 16:52
LG announces Optimus 4X HD with massive screen, quad-core
LG announces Optimus 4X HD with massive screen, quad-core
LG has unveiled its 2012 flagship Android device, the Optuimus 4x HD. The device will run on a 1.5GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor ...... 23 Feb 2012 23:01
Samsung Galaxy S II hits sales milestone
Samsung Galaxy S II hits sales milestone
Samsung has announced today that the Galaxy S II has reached a new sales milestone, 20 million units. Since its global launch in April, 2011, ...... 23 Feb 2012 22:35
DataWind has only shipped 10,000 of over 1 million Aakash tablet orders
DataWind has only shipped 10,000 of over 1 million Aakash tablet orders
India's $35 subsidized Aakash tablet has run into issues. The tablet has a 7-inch resistive display, runs on Android 2.2, has a 366 MHz processor, ...... 22 Feb 2012 20:42
Canonical unveils Ubuntu for Android smartphones
Canonical unveils Ubuntu for Android smartphones
"Ubuntu is the killer app for multi-core phones in 2012." That's according to Canonical Ltd., the commercial entity backing Ubuntu linux ...... 22 Feb 2012 7:44
RIM PlayBook finally gets a native email app
RIM PlayBook finally gets a native email app
RIM has made the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 software update available as a free download for all BlackBerry PlayBook tablets. The new, ...... 21 Feb 2012 22:39
Comcast launching Netflix rival
Comcast launching Netflix rival
Comcast has launched "Xfinity Streampix," a subscription video service that will directly compete with market leader Netflix. The service ...... 21 Feb 2012 20:00
Quad-core Motorola Atrix 3 leaked?
Quad-core Motorola Atrix 3 leaked?
The Tian Jin Daily has reported on the leaked specs of the Motorola Atrix 3, which will have the largest battery seen on a consumer smartphone, to date. ...... 20 Feb 2012 18:58
Rovio gives a bit more details about 'Angry Birds Space'
Rovio gives a bit more details about 'Angry Birds Space'
Last week, Rovio announced via a "teaser" trailer that the next version of the blockbuster mobile game 'Angry Birds' will be based on space. ...... 20 Feb 2012 16:10
LG reveals Optimus Vu smartphone before MWC
LG reveals Optimus Vu smartphone before MWC
LG has unveiled their unique Optimus Vu before the Mobile World Congress event this week. The device has a 5-inch screen, a 1.5GHz dual-core ...... 20 Feb 2012 1:51
Is Android 5.0 Jelly Bean coming this summer?
Is Android 5.0 Jelly Bean coming this summer?
Google's upcoming Android update will be available in the summer, say sources. Android 5.0 (or 4.5) 'Jelly Bean' will not target smartphones ...... 20 Feb 2012 1:35
HTC loses another patent case to Apple
HTC loses another patent case to Apple
HTC has lost the first of their patent-infringement cases against Apple filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC ...... 18 Feb 2012 23:40
Iconia tablets to get Android 4.0 in April
Iconia tablets to get Android 4.0 in April
Acer has announced today that two more of its Iconia tablets will receive the Android 4.0 ice Cream Sandwich update this year. The Iconia ...... 18 Feb 2012 22:41
HTC confirms more devices getting ICS
HTC confirms more devices getting ICS
HTC has confirmed that more of their smartphones will be getting the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update in the future. Says the company: ...... 18 Feb 2012 0:23
Angry Birds are headed to the final frontier
Angry Birds are headed to the final frontier
The blockbuster game Angry Birds is making its way to the final frontier, space. Rovio has announced via a "teaser" trailer that the next ...... 17 Feb 2012 15:13
Swype beta available for Android 4.0 ICS
Swype beta available for Android 4.0 ICS
Swype's latest beta finally makes the popular virtual keyboard available to Android 4.0 users. Additionally, the beta offers downloadable ...... 16 Feb 2012 20:52
Experts: Apple will not build smaller iPad
Experts: Apple will not build smaller iPad
One day after the WSJ reported that Apple is actively considering building a smaller, 8-inch iPad, experts are refuting the claim. The CEO ...... 15 Feb 2012 22:27
HTC looking to get PlayStation certification for its devices
HTC looking to get PlayStation certification for its devices
HTC will become one of the only companies outside of Sony to have full PlayStation certification for its mobile devices. The announcement ...... 14 Feb 2012 14:48
EC, US DOJ approve Google purchase of Motorola Mobility
EC, US DOJ approve Google purchase of Motorola Mobility
Within a few hours, the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice have approved Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility. The ...... 13 Feb 2012 20:24
Samsung introduces 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 with ICS
Samsung introduces 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 with ICS
Samsung has unveiled their first ever Android 4.0 tablet, the Galaxy Tab 2. The 7-inch tablet (WSVGA display 1024x600 PLS TFT LCD) will run ...... 13 Feb 2012 14:12
Apple now going after Samsung in the U.S.
Apple now going after Samsung in the U.S.
Apple has moved its attack on Samsung back to the U.S., after spending a year trying to take the company down in Germany and other European nations. ...... 12 Feb 2012 23:10
IE for Windows 8 on ARM will not support Flash, either
IE for Windows 8 on ARM will not support Flash, either
This looks to be the end for Adobe's Flash. Apple started the trend by blocking Flash from its iOS devices. The company then stopped developing ...... 12 Feb 2012 20:44
Spotify stream quality pushed to 320kbps
Spotify stream quality pushed to 320kbps
Spotify goes 'extreme.' Premium users of the Spotify service have access to unlimited streaming on their mobile devices, but there has always ...... 11 Feb 2012 13:05
Tencent hits new milestone: 200 million registered gamers
Tencent hits new milestone: 200 million registered gamers
Tencent, the Chinese mobile game platform and microblogging company, has confirmed they have now hit 200 million registered users on the gaming side. ...... 11 Feb 2012 11:53
Galaxy S II, Note getting ICS on March 1st?
Galaxy S II, Note getting ICS on March 1st?
Eldar Murtazin has posted today that the Samsung Galaxy S II and Note devices will be getting Android 4.0 on March 1st. Murtazin, the controversial ...... 11 Feb 2012 11:44
HTC Sensation, XE getting Ice Cream Sandwich next month
HTC Sensation, XE getting Ice Cream Sandwich next month
The popular smartphones will be getting the promised Android 4.0 update at some point next month. Followed by the Sensation XL within a small ...... 10 Feb 2012 14:05
Microsoft defends Windows 8 walled garden for ARM
Microsoft defends Windows 8 walled garden for ARM
In a new blog post about WOA (Windows On ARM) Steven Sinofsky said user's will be limited to running software distributed by Microsoft. Sinofsky ...... 9 Feb 2012 18:23
New Vonage Mobile apps offer free smartphone to smartphone calling
New Vonage Mobile apps offer free smartphone to smartphone calling
Vonage has released new mobile apps for iOS and Android offering free voice and texting throughout the world. In 2010 Vonage expanded into ...... 9 Feb 2012 14:26
DOJ to also clear Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility
DOJ to also clear Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility
The U.S. Justice Department is also preparing to clear Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility. In August, Google shocked the tech world by ...... 9 Feb 2012 12:44
U.S. DOJ to clear Nortel patent purchase
U.S. DOJ to clear Nortel patent purchase
The U.S. Department of Justice is prepared to clear the massive bid for Nortel patents from a group of tech giants. Apple, Microsoft, EMC, ...... 9 Feb 2012 12:36
Students to get Aakash tablet for free
Students to get Aakash tablet for free
The Indian government will offer the low cost Aakash tablet to students for free, subsidizing the already cheap price. 50 percent of the ...... 8 Feb 2012 22:30
Rovio celebrates Angry Birds' birthday with new levels
Rovio celebrates Angry Birds' birthday with new levels
Rovio is in a giving mood today, celebrating the birthday of Angry Birds. The updated app, available in the iOS App Store and Android Market, ...... 8 Feb 2012 21:46
NBA team issues Android tablets as playbooks
NBA team issues Android tablets as playbooks
The Phoenix Suns have become the first NBA team to license Android tablets across all the company's operations. In an agreement with Verizon ...... 8 Feb 2012 19:04
Nokia: The 'Lumia 910' will not have a 12MP camera
Nokia: The 'Lumia 910' will not have a 12MP camera
Damian Dinning, Nokia's imaging chief, has confirmed that the upcoming Lumia 900 will not have a 12MP camera, as rumored. The rumors began ...... 8 Feb 2012 18:19
Samsung says new cheap TVs coming in the next few weeks
Samsung says new cheap TVs coming in the next few weeks
Over the last year, perhaps no Samsung products have gotten as much attention as their Android phones, but their success in the TV market is ...... 8 Feb 2012 16:14
Android gets Chrome browser, in beta
Android gets Chrome browser, in beta
The much-anticipated Chrome browser for Android has finally arrived. Google has launched the beta of their popular Chrome browser for Android ...... 7 Feb 2012 21:30
Galaxy S III to be unveiled at March 22nd event?
Galaxy S III to be unveiled at March 22nd event?
The phone had been originally expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2012. Last week, Samsung admitted it had to delay the ...... 7 Feb 2012 12:52
Smartphones outship PCs in 2011 for first time
Smartphones outship PCs in 2011 for first time
Canalys has posted their Q4 2011 global smartphone research report and it appears that for the first time, ever, smartphones have outshipped PCs. ...... 6 Feb 2012 21:06
New Dropbox beta for Android gives users a chance to get 5GB free storage
New Dropbox beta for Android gives users a chance to get 5GB free storage
Dropbox has announced that the official Android app has been updated to experimental beta version 2.0.9, bringing the ability for fans to get ...... 6 Feb 2012 0:10
RIM drops price of PlayBook tablet
RIM drops price of PlayBook tablet
RIM has dropped the price of their PlayBook tablet, again, actually bringing the device down to a price where buyers may step up and purchase it. ...... 5 Feb 2012 17:09
Lumia 900 up for pre-order, if you live near Microsoft retail store
Lumia 900 up for pre-order, if you live near Microsoft retail store
Microsoft has put the Nokia Lumia 900 up for pre-order, with $25 down payment, but only if you live near a Microsoft retail store. There ...... 5 Feb 2012 12:15
Report: iOS apps crash more than Android apps
Report: iOS apps crash more than Android apps
According to a new report from firm Crittercism, iOS apps crash more often than Android apps do. The smartphone app monitoring company collected ...... 5 Feb 2012 2:37
Leaked video suggests a unified Windows for desktops, tablets and phones
Leaked video suggests a unified Windows for desktops, tablets and phones
Although the Windows Phone platform unquestionably represented a quantum leap forward in Microsoft mobile technology, underneath its slick interface ...... 4 Feb 2012 0:53
Ice Cream Sandwich now on 1 percent of Android devices
Ice Cream Sandwich now on 1 percent of Android devices
According to the latest figures, Ice Cream Sandwich is now on 1 percent of Android devices. The software update, Google's largest yet for ...... 3 Feb 2012 13:43
Samsung wins initial battle to avoid German ban of Galaxy Tab 10.1N
Samsung wins initial battle to avoid German ban of Galaxy Tab 10.1N
Although Samsung is still barred from selling the original Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany, the newer Galaxy Tab 10.1N will remain available for now. ...... 2 Feb 2012 12:35
Amazon starts 1 cent smartphone promotion, again
Amazon starts 1 cent smartphone promotion, again
Amazon has started their 1 cent smartphone promotion again. Head over to Amazon Wireless and check a decent selection of Android and BlackBerry ...... 2 Feb 2012 0:08
Samsung says no Galaxy S III this month
Samsung says no Galaxy S III this month
Samsung has confirmed today that it will not be launching the Galaxy S III smartphone this month, as rumored. Many had speculated the phone ...... 1 Feb 2012 13:48
T-Mobile goes truly unlimited in Europe
T-Mobile goes truly unlimited in Europe
T-Mobile has started a new unlimited plan in Europe, a move that will likely cause other mobile providers to rethink their own packages. ...... 1 Feb 2012 13:39
Amazon and Barnes & Noble's tablet battle may be heating up
Amazon and Barnes & Noble's tablet battle may be heating up
When Amazon launched their Kindle Fire tablet last year, there were significant questions about the wisdom of selling it below cost and counting ...... 30 Jan 2012 14:56
T-Mobile designates six Android phones as near EOL
T-Mobile designates six Android phones as "near EOL"
It looks like T-Mobile is preparing for a whole new lineup of Android devices this spring. Six popular phones have been designated "near ...... 30 Jan 2012 14:15
Nook Tablet rooted with SD card
Nook Tablet rooted with SD card
Although the Nook Tablet has been rootable out of the box, the process was notoriously user unfriendly. This week, the devs over at XDA have ...... 29 Jan 2012 14:35
Steam app headed to iOS, Android
Steam app headed to iOS, Android
Valve has announced this week that a Steam app is headed to Android and iOS devices. The application will support screenshots, chat, groups ...... 28 Jan 2012 12:08
Transformer Prime ICS lockups to be fixed next month
Transformer Prime ICS lockups to be fixed next month
Hundreds of users have complained of "random lockups" of their Transformer Prime after updating to Android 4.0 ICS, but that should be a problem ...... 28 Jan 2012 11:37
Motorola shipped 1 million tablets last year
Motorola shipped 1 million tablets last year
Motorola shipped 1 million Android tablets in 2011. According to the company's quarterly earnings, it appears that Motorola shipped 200,000 ...... 27 Jan 2012 19:36
Google says goodbye to the Android menu button
Google says goodbye to the Android menu button
Google has hinted at it for months, but it's finally done; the Android hardware "Menu" button is dead and will no longer be needed going forward. ...... 27 Jan 2012 19:06
Qualcomm going to create one Android game every year
Qualcomm going to create one Android game every year
Earlier this month, chip maker Qualcomm launched their GameCommand application for Android devices. The app shows off what games in the market ...... 27 Jan 2012 14:27
Android moves to 39 percent tablet market share
Android moves to 39 percent tablet market share
Android is well on its way to controlling the tablet market, although Apple continues to see impressive growth in the sector, as well. Apple, ...... 26 Jan 2012 21:48
Xbox Live headed to Android, iOS
Xbox Live headed to Android, iOS
Microsoft has confirmed it is working on bringing 'Xbox experiences' to Android and iOS devices. Xbox Live, the company's online gaming and ...... 26 Jan 2012 13:18
Apple loses again - Dutch judge says Samsung can keep selling tablets
Apple loses again - Dutch judge says Samsung can keep selling tablets
Samsung has notched another victory against Apple in the continuing saga of lawsuits over mobile device patents. A Dutch court has upheld last ...... 24 Jan 2012 17:34
Cyanogenmod dev suggests a new banned-by-Google app store
Cyanogenmod dev suggests a new banned-by-Google app store
One of the major reasons some people favor Android over iOS is Google's generally lax standards for Android Market submissions. Which isn't ...... 24 Jan 2012 15:37
Original Asus Transformer getting ICS update next month
Original Asus Transformer getting ICS update next month
Asus has confirmed today that the original Transformer will get the highly-anticipated Ice Cream Sandwich update in February. Responding ...... 23 Jan 2012 23:36
Cambridge research may lead to longer smartphone battery life
Cambridge research may lead to longer smartphone battery life
With all the emphasis on processing and network speed, perhaps the biggest challenge in smartphone design today is energy efficiency. Multitasking ...... 23 Jan 2012 15:18
RIM co-founder loses control in management shakeup
RIM co-founder loses control in management shakeup
In the wake of declining market share and serious criticism about a lack of oversight from the board of directors, Research In Motion (RIM) ...... 23 Jan 2012 12:43
Details leak for LG's new flagship, the X3
Details leak for LG's new flagship, the X3
Following the announcement of the Optimus Pad LTE, details have leaked for a high-end LG smartphone, their most powerful yet. If accurate, ...... 21 Jan 2012 15:15
Samsung most 'preferred' brand amongst Android vendors
Samsung most 'preferred' brand amongst Android vendors
According to a new iGR Research survey, Samsung is the most 'preferred' brand amongst Android vendors. Furthermore, the research puts Android's ...... 21 Jan 2012 14:12
Notion Ink confirms Adam II tablet
Notion Ink confirms Adam II tablet
Notion Ink has revealed their upcoming Adam II tablet. The device will run on a Texas Instruments 4400 series dual-core processor, Android ...... 21 Jan 2012 13:09
ZTE pays £20 to license Windows Phone
ZTE pays £20 to license Windows Phone
ZTE has let it slip this week that it costs £20 ($30 USD) to license Windows Phone 7, far more than previously assumed. TrustedReviews came ...... 19 Jan 2012 23:13
Infographic: Pulse app sees huge surge in downloads
Infographic: Pulse app sees huge surge in downloads
Thanks to Amazon's Kindle Fire, the news collecting app Pulse has seen a huge surge in downloads. The Pulse app, which uses RSS-feeds to ...... 19 Jan 2012 22:57
Hold up, Tizen and Bada merger not set in stone
Hold up, Tizen and Bada merger not set in stone
Samsung announced last week it was merging its own touchscreen OS, Bada, with the Linux-based Tizen OS. Tizen is a joint collaboration between ...... 19 Jan 2012 20:32
Apple textbooks - a great idea, but still lots of questions
Apple textbooks - a great idea, but still lots of questions
Today Apple held a press event in New York City to show off the new textbook oriented iBooks app with improved HTML5 support. These improvements ...... 19 Jan 2012 13:48
Analyst: 48 million iPads to be sold this year
Analyst: 48 million iPads to be sold this year
Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu has come out with the most bold iPad prediction yet, 48 million units expected sold in 2012. That number will ...... 18 Jan 2012 20:56
Is Microsoft being honest about Windows 8 for ARM?
Is Microsoft being honest about Windows 8 for ARM?
Microsoft's minimum hardware requirements for Windows 8 OEM tablet partners is out in the wild. Most of them are fairly routine, representting ...... 18 Jan 2012 0:56
Sprint removing Carrier IQ from smartphones, starting this month
Sprint removing Carrier IQ from smartphones, starting this month
Sprint has confirmed today that it will be providing maintenance releases to its smartphone devices to remove Carrier IQ. In December, Sprint, ...... 17 Jan 2012 19:37
Samsung plans big investment in processors and displays
Samsung plans big investment in processors and displays
It's hard to imagine how Samsung could have had a better year in 2011. It seemed like everything they touched turned to gold. Android smartphones ...... 17 Jan 2012 16:47
Woz loves his iPhone, but prefers Android for navigation and voice recognition
Woz loves his iPhone, but prefers Android for navigation and voice recognition
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak always made something of an odd pair during the early days of Apple. In many ways they were opposites, but really ...... 17 Jan 2012 9:08
Angry Birds Seasons updating to add Year of the Dragon levels
Angry Birds Seasons updating to add "Year of the Dragon" levels
Rovio has teased its upcoming levels for Angry Birds Seasons. The game, which is the most popular mobile game of all-time will see its second ...... 16 Jan 2012 19:54
Apple fails to convince ITC to ban Motorola smatphones in the US
Apple fails to convince ITC to ban Motorola smatphones in the US
When it comes to Apple's patent campaign against Android, one patent arguably carries more serious implications than any other. The patent ...... 16 Jan 2012 16:21
Reviewing Bitcasa, the infinite cloud storage solution
Reviewing Bitcasa, the infinite cloud storage solution
What is Bitcasa? Bitcasa is a start-up begun by former execs at Mastercard, VeriSign and Mozy and is the latest entrant to the cloud storage market. ...... 15 Jan 2012 22:01
Samsung merges Bada with Tizen
Samsung merges Bada with Tizen
Samsung has announced it will merge its own touchscreen OS, Bada, with the Linux-based Tizen OS. Tizen is a joint collaboration between Intel ...... 15 Jan 2012 19:13
Notion Ink releases Android 4.0 alpha for the Adam tablet
Notion Ink releases Android 4.0 alpha for the Adam tablet
Notion Ink has released a fixed alpha of Android 4.0.3 for their Adam tablet. The original software launch, in "pre-alpha," offered Ice Cream ...... 15 Jan 2012 16:55
Ultrathin HTC Ville rumored to be headed to T-Mobile
Ultrathin HTC Ville rumored to be headed to T-Mobile
T-Mobile will begin selling HTC's ultrathin Ville smartphone this spring, if the report from PocketNow is accurate. The device has been seen ...... 15 Jan 2012 16:42
LG, Google in talks for new Google 'Nexus' TV
LG, Google in talks for new Google 'Nexus' TV
According to Bloomberg, LG and Google are in talks for a new Google TV, one that would be released by the end of the year. The current negotiations ...... 15 Jan 2012 16:23
CyanogenMod custom ROMs reach 1 million active users
CyanogenMod custom ROMs reach 1 million active users
CyanogenMod, by far the most popular custom ROM available to Android users, has surpassed 1 million active users this week. The ROM, which ...... 15 Jan 2012 15:42
Microsoft's extortion continues as company inks another Android licensing deal
Microsoft's extortion continues as company inks another Android licensing deal
Microsoft continues to force Android makers to pay up, and the company is now bragging that it owns 70 percent of the Android market. Thanks ...... 12 Jan 2012 20:36
Morgan Stanley: Nokia will sell 37 million Windows Phones this year
Morgan Stanley: Nokia will sell 37 million Windows Phones this year
Investment bank Morgan Stanley has dubbed 2012 the year of the breakout for Windows Phone. The bank expects Nokia to sell 37 million of the ...... 12 Jan 2012 18:49
CES: What is the future of Motoblur when Google takes over Motorola?
CES: What is the future of Motoblur when Google takes over Motorola?
If there's one issue where Google and every major handset and tablet vendor disagree, it's the question of what's best for the Android user interface. ...... 12 Jan 2012 11:59
CES: Google TV gets OnLive app
CES: Google TV gets OnLive app
Google has announced that streaming gaming company OnLive has developed an app for its Google TV platform. The platform is seeing something ...... 11 Jan 2012 19:32
CES: Motorola will make Android phones with Atom processors
CES: Motorola will make Android phones with Atom processors
At CES today, Intel announced two deals designed to put their latest Atom processors on the mobile device map. New partnerships, with Motorola ...... 11 Jan 2012 17:43
Samsung: We will beat out Nokia in 2012
Samsung: We will beat out Nokia in 2012
Samsung has made a bold statement (or is it) this week, claiming it will definitely surpass Nokia in 2012 as the world's top phone maker, by volume. ...... 10 Jan 2012 23:03
Time Warner subscribers now have access to HBO Go, Max Go
Time Warner subscribers now have access to HBO Go, Max Go
After just a three week beta, HBO Go is now live for Time Warner subscribers. Says the cable company: Finally, something we have all been ...... 10 Jan 2012 19:56
Sony takes one last shot at the media player industry with Tegra 2 and Android
Sony takes one last shot at the media player industry with Tegra 2 and Android
Sony has decided to take one last crack at the aging media player business with their Walkman NWZ-Z1000. The device will take on the iPod ...... 9 Jan 2012 20:40
CES: AT&T teases new 4G Nokia Windows Phone and details Android additions
CES: AT&T teases new 4G Nokia Windows Phone and details Android additions
During today's build up to the opening of this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which officially starts tomorrow, AT&T has ...... 9 Jan 2012 16:44
CES: Lenovo unveils TV running on Android 4.0
CES: Lenovo unveils TV running on Android 4.0
Lenovo has shown off their first TV today at CES. Making the HDTV special is the fact that it runs on Android 4.0, the only television that ...... 8 Jan 2012 23:40
CES 2012: Toshiba unveils world's thinnest tablet
CES 2012: Toshiba unveils world's thinnest tablet
Toshiba has announced the Excite X10 tablet today at the CES event, the world's thinnest tablet. The X10 is just 7.7mm thick, very impressive ...... 8 Jan 2012 22:42
ViewSonic releasing ViewPhone3 Android phone
ViewSonic releasing ViewPhone3 Android phone
ViewSonic is expanding into the Android market. The company is expected to reveal their new low-end ViewPhone3 at CES next week. Sources ...... 8 Jan 2012 18:59
HTC Dev unlock tool now supports five more devices
HTC Dev unlock tool now supports five more devices
The HTC Dev unlock tool is now expanded for more consumers. HTC smartphone owners can use the tool to unlock the bootloaders on their device, ...... 8 Jan 2012 18:06
Asus Transformer getting ICS very soon after the Prime
Asus Transformer getting ICS very soon after the Prime
Last week, Asus announced that its new Transformer Prime would be getting the Android 4.0 ICS software update on January 12th. Today the ...... 8 Jan 2012 16:39
NYT says Nokia Lumia 900 coming at CES
NYT says Nokia Lumia 900 coming at CES
Although unconfirmed by Microsoft and Nokia, the New York Times says the companies will launch the Lumia 900 at CES next week. The smartphone, ...... 8 Jan 2012 1:04
Microsoft expands Windows Phone Marketplace to new markets
Microsoft expands Windows Phone Marketplace to new markets
Microsoft has said today that they are expanding the Windows Phone Marketplace to six new markets. Devs can now start creating apps for Argentina, ...... 6 Jan 2012 16:23
1.4 million of the $40 Aakash tablet already sold
1.4 million of the $40 Aakash tablet already sold
Datawind, the company behind the $40 Aakash tablet, says they have already received orders for 1.4 million units, just 15 days after launch. ...... 5 Jan 2012 1:51
Rumor: Google building $199 7-inch Nexus Tablet with ICS
Rumor: Google building $199 7-inch Nexus Tablet with ICS
Two weeks ago, Google chairman Eric Schmidt suggested that the company is working on a Nexus Tablet that will be released in the near future. ...... 5 Jan 2012 1:35
Analysts predict record smartphone sales for Samsung in Q4
Analysts predict record smartphone sales for Samsung in Q4
2011 was a success for Samsung in the mobile phone market by any objective measure. Building on the momentum of their successful Galaxy S, ...... 4 Jan 2012 10:27
Transformer Prime getting Android 4.0 on January 12th, along with unlocked bootloader
Transformer Prime getting Android 4.0 on January 12th, along with unlocked bootloader
That was quick. Within two days of the community learning that Asus' new quad-core tablet has a locked bootloader, the company has stated ...... 3 Jan 2012 15:01
1.2 billion apps were downloaded in the last week of 2011
1.2 billion apps were downloaded in the last week of 2011
Last week, we reported that on Christmas day, alone, 6.8 million iOS and Android devices were activated, 353 percent higher than the average ...... 3 Jan 2012 1:59
Archos begins selling 80 G9 tablet with 250GB HDD
Archos begins selling 80 G9 tablet with 250GB HDD
Archos has announced the release of their much-anticipated 80 G9 tablet with 250GB storage. Unlike the base models of the Archos 80, the ...... 3 Jan 2012 1:24
CyanogenMod modding music player for Android 4.0
CyanogenMod modding music player for Android 4.0
As part of CyanogenMod 9, the team behind the popular custom Android ROMs will tweak the default music player in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, ...... 2 Jan 2012 22:18
Sony slashes price on their S tablet, adds free games
Sony slashes price on their S tablet, adds free games
Sony has slashed the price on their new S tablet, just months after release. As of today, the 16GB model will cost $400 and the 32GB will ...... 1 Jan 2012 21:27
Samsung boasts 1 million Galaxy Notes shipped and US launch coming next year
Samsung boasts 1 million Galaxy Notes shipped and US launch coming next year
The Galaxy Note may be the most unusual smartphone Samsung has produced, but according to the company that hasn't stopped carriers from ordering ...... 29 Dec 2011 6:52
Google wins a small victory against Oracle as parts of one patent are invalidated
Google wins a small victory against Oracle as parts of one patent are invalidated
With all the attention Apple's lawsuits against Android device makers has gotten, Oracle's patent and copyright infringement lawsuit over the ...... 29 Dec 2011 1:05
Sony confirms Ice Cream Sandwich for its tablets
Sony confirms Ice Cream Sandwich for its tablets
Sony has finally confirmed that its Tablet S and Tablet P devices will receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the future. Additionally, ...... 28 Dec 2011 16:33
Windows Phone Marketplace hits 50,000 apps
Windows Phone Marketplace hits 50,000 apps
The fast-growing Windows Phone Marketplace has surpassed 50,000 apps, just a month after hitting 40,000. All About Windows Phone reported ...... 27 Dec 2011 23:50
Wow, almost 7 million iOS and Android devices were activated on Christmas
Wow, almost 7 million iOS and Android devices were activated on Christmas
The mobile app research firm Flurry has released data today showing off how popular the Android and iOS operating systems were this holiday season. ...... 27 Dec 2011 21:00
Kindle Fire gets its first Ice Cream Sandwich ROM
Kindle Fire gets its first Ice Cream Sandwich ROM
The Amazon Kindle Fire has just received its first "pre-alpha" ROM of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Because the ROM is so buggy, it is ...... 26 Dec 2011 17:43
LG shows off Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade roadmap
LG shows off Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade roadmap
Anyone with a 2011 LG smartphone with Android can expect the upgrade starting in the Q2 2012. LG says "the global upgrade schedule will begin ...... 26 Dec 2011 17:16
The Samsung Galaxy S line will not be getting Ice Cream Sandwich
The Samsung Galaxy S line will not be getting Ice Cream Sandwich
Samsung has decided to play the Grinch this year for the holidays. The company has announced this week that its Galaxy S line of phones- ...... 23 Dec 2011 12:08
Archos announces a 7 inch Honeycomb tablet for $199
Archos announces a 7 inch Honeycomb tablet for $199
The selection of budget 7" Android tablets will be expanding again soon when the $199 Archos 70b is released. Like Amazon with the Kindle ...... 23 Dec 2011 5:59
Microsoft and Nokia accused of questionable tactics to defend Lumia 800 online
Microsoft and Nokia accused of questionable tactics to defend Lumia 800 online
As Android and the iPhone continue to dominate the worldwide smartphone market, Windows Phone has yet to gain enough market share to be a serious ...... 23 Dec 2011 5:16
iPhone 4S flying off the shelves in the US and UK while Android reigns supreme in Germany
iPhone 4S flying off the shelves in the US and UK while Android reigns supreme in Germany
When Apple pushed back their annual iPhone launch from June to October, the obvious question was what effect it might have on sales. While ...... 23 Dec 2011 4:04
Monster Sony Ericsson smartphone to be unveiled at CES with 13MP camera
Monster Sony Ericsson smartphone to be unveiled at CES with 13MP camera
Thanks to a Bluetooth End Product List, Sony Ericsson's upcoming monster Android phone has been leaked. The device will run on a dual-core ...... 23 Dec 2011 2:28
Swype update adds Dragon dictation tech
Swype update adds Dragon dictation tech
Swype for Android has received its largest update yet, adding the popular Dragon dictation technology. The tech comes via Nuance, which Swype ...... 23 Dec 2011 1:34
Anonymous insider says new BlackBerrys aren't just delayed - they're unfinished
Anonymous insider says new BlackBerrys aren't just delayed - they're unfinished
Just a few years ago RIM (Research In Motion) was one of two companies dominating the world smartphone market. While Nokia's Symbian phones ...... 22 Dec 2011 14:08
Could the next gen Atom processor break ARM's stranglehold on mobile devices?
Could the next gen Atom processor break ARM's stranglehold on mobile devices?
Co-founded by Robert Noyce, one of two men credited with inventing the integrated circuit, and Gordon Moore of Moore's Law fame, Intel developed ...... 22 Dec 2011 12:20
Latest Apple patent covers in-call multitasking - get ready for the lawsuits
Latest Apple patent covers in-call multitasking - get ready for the lawsuits
Apple has just been granted another smartphone patent which may be a new low for the iPhone maker. Their latest US patent, 8,082,523, is ...... 22 Dec 2011 9:37
As expected, Hasbro sues Asus over 'Transformer Prime' name
As expected, Hasbro sues Asus over 'Transformer Prime' name
Hasbro has sued Asus today, over the Transformer Prime name used in the company's new flagship tablet. The toy company is seeking an injunction ...... 22 Dec 2011 0:48
HTC Sensation and XE get first Android 4.0 ROM with Sense
HTC Sensation and XE get first Android 4.0 ROM with Sense
The first Android 4.0.1 ROM with HTC Sense has been leaked today. Rather than a "vanilla" experience like the Galaxy Nexus, HTC adds their ...... 21 Dec 2011 22:47
Microsoft, Amazon and Nokia considered buying RIM
Microsoft, Amazon and Nokia considered buying RIM
Multiple sources today are reporting that Amazon, Microsoft and Nokia all considered purchasing struggling BlackBerry smartphone maker RIM before ...... 21 Dec 2011 13:39
Google: 700,000 Android devices activated daily
Google: 700,000 Android devices activated daily
Android just keeps on growing. Google's Andy Rubin has stated this week that the platform is now seeing 700,000 activations per day. The ...... 21 Dec 2011 12:40
HTC fix to avoid US smartphone ban already being tested
HTC fix to avoid US smartphone ban already being tested
With the ink barely dry on the ITC order to ban their Android smartphones found to be infringing on an Apple patent, HTC announced a workaround. ...... 21 Dec 2011 10:21
Airports getting free Wi-Fi via Skype
Airports getting free Wi-Fi via Skype
Skype has said this week it will be making free Wi-Fi available at over 50 airports in the U.S. The promotion goes live today and will last ...... 21 Dec 2011 0:59
Panasonic, Samsung, SanDisk, Sony and Toshiba team up for new DRM
Panasonic, Samsung, SanDisk, Sony and Toshiba team up for new DRM
Panasonic, Samsung, SanDisk, Sony and Toshiba have joined together to create a new content DRM for flash memory cards, including SD cards. ...... 21 Dec 2011 0:45
Senators ask FTC to investigate Google
Senators ask FTC to investigate Google
After the Antitrust Subcommittee of the US Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing in September where some senators accused Google of fixing ...... 20 Dec 2011 3:55
Apple wins ban of HTC smartphones in the US - or maybe not
Apple wins ban of HTC smartphones in the US - or maybe not
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled [full text below] in favor of Apple on a single point of their case against HTC in the US. ...... 20 Dec 2011 1:14
Google working on Nexus Tablet?
Google working on Nexus Tablet?
Google chairman Eric Schmidt has suggested this week that the company is working on a Nexus Tablet that will be released in the near future. ...... 20 Dec 2011 0:54
BT sues Google over Android Market, Maps, Search, Plus and Offers
BT sues Google over Android Market, Maps, Search, Plus and Offers
British Telecom (BT) has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming many of its most popular products and services violate patents. The products ...... 19 Dec 2011 12:32
Android Facebook app passes iPhone in daily users
Android Facebook app passes iPhone in daily users
According to the latest figures from AppData, users of the Android Facebook app now use it more often than those using the iPhone app. Comparing ...... 19 Dec 2011 6:31
Fusion Garage and the Grid10 tablet are dead, and good riddance
Fusion Garage and the Grid10 tablet are dead, and good riddance
Fusion Garage, the makers of the Grid10 and Grid4 devices, have vanished off the face of the earth, leaving customers empty-handed for devices ...... 17 Dec 2011 23:59
Time Warner subs get access to HBO GO
Time Warner subs get access to HBO GO
Time Warner has announced a deal that will give its subscibers access to the massively popular HBO GO service. Additionally, the cable company ...... 17 Dec 2011 13:41
Android 4.0 now supports Flash
Android 4.0 now supports Flash
Last month, Adobe announced that the Galaxy Nexus would not support Flash at launch, and fans would have to wait around a month before regaining the support. ...... 17 Dec 2011 13:04
Apple's tablet market share continues to fall
Apple's tablet market share continues to fall
According to the latest IDC figures, Apple continues to lose tablet market share, as the industry becomes more and more competitive. Apple ...... 16 Dec 2011 11:46
RIM gives out instruction on how to remove Carrier IQ from BlackBerry
RIM gives out instruction on how to remove Carrier IQ from BlackBerry
RIM has become the first handset maker to officially give instructions on how to remove the smartphone rootkit Carrier IQ. The software runs ...... 16 Dec 2011 11:19
Final Reminder: Last hours to get 10 cent Android apps
Final Reminder: Last hours to get 10 cent Android apps
As a final reminder, we are in the home stretch of Google's great 10 cent Android Market promotion. There are 12 apps today, as a special ...... 16 Dec 2011 0:55
Android Netflix app updated to support 4.0
Android Netflix app updated to support 4.0
As expected with a new update, there have been reports of a few popular apps having issues with Google's latest Android 4.0 software. As ...... 16 Dec 2011 0:15
R.I.P BlackBerry
R.I.P BlackBerry
It is about time to write an obituary on the once hallowed smartphone maker. RIM, the company behind the BlackBerry line of smartphones and ...... 15 Dec 2011 21:36
Verizon Galaxy Nexus coming tomorrow
Verizon Galaxy Nexus coming tomorrow
Verizon finally gives an official release date for the first Ice Cream Sandwich device. The carrier will sell the device for $299.99 with ...... 15 Dec 2011 0:15
LG shows off their latest Prada smartphone creation
LG shows off their latest Prada smartphone creation
The Prada 3.0 is expected in February. Last month, LG announced the renewal of its mobile phone partnership with high-end fashion name Prada. ...... 14 Dec 2011 14:27
Only two more days left for 10 cent Android Market apps
Only two more days left for 10 cent Android Market apps
Here is today's list of 10 cent apps from the Android Market. Last Tuesday, the Android Market started an excellent promotion, offering 10 ...... 14 Dec 2011 11:32
Analyst says Intel is lagging behind in processor technology
Analyst says Intel is lagging behind in processor technology
According to Piper Jaffray analyst Gus Richard, Intel is falling behind in the processor market thanks to their failure to compete in the lucrative ...... 14 Dec 2011 6:27
Malicious cloned games dumped from Android Market
Malicious cloned games dumped from Android Market
Google purges apps that sent premium SMS messages with victims handsets. Google has removed several cloned games uploaded by developer Logastrod ...... 14 Dec 2011 1:53
EC delays Google - Motorola Mobility ruling
EC delays Google - Motorola Mobility ruling
EU regulators request more information from Google. The European Commission, tasked with overseeing and enforcing competition rules in the ...... 14 Dec 2011 1:27
HTC: ITC postponed ruling in Apple lawsuit
HTC: ITC postponed ruling in Apple lawsuit
Trade panel delays final ruling, again. HTC said on Tuesday that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has postponed its final ruling ...... 14 Dec 2011 0:24
Google Voice extends free U.S. and Canada calls for another year
Google Voice extends free U.S. and Canada calls for another year
Google has made a welcome announcement today, extending their free calls within the U.S. and Canada Google Voice promotion for another year. ...... 14 Dec 2011 0:12
Skype for Android update sends photos, videos
Skype for Android update sends photos, videos
Skype announces update to Android app. Skype 2.6 for Android has been announced, bringing the ability to send photos, videos or files to ...... 13 Dec 2011 23:04
VisionMobile: Android is the least open open-source project
VisionMobile: Android is the least open open-source project
VisionMobile's latest 'The Open Governance Index' report has called Android the "most closed" open source platform. The report looked into ...... 13 Dec 2011 16:33
BBC releases 3G iPlayer app for iPhone
BBC releases 3G iPlayer app for iPhone
BBC has expanded its iPlayer app to work on iPhones, and over 3G. The company says the app will work with all of the UK's 3G mobile networks. ...... 12 Dec 2011 20:56
The 12/12 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
The 12/12 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
Here is today's list of 10 cent apps from the Android Market. On Tuesday, the Android Market started an excellent promotion, offering 10 ...... 12 Dec 2011 14:07
Galaxy Nexus goes on sale in Canada
Galaxy Nexus goes on sale in Canada
The Galaxy Nexus is now available in Canada, making it available (or planned) pretty much everywhere but the U.S. Bell and Virgin Mobile ...... 11 Dec 2011 21:42
The 12/11 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
The 12/11 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
Here is today's list of 10 cent apps from the Android Market. On Tuesday, the Android Market started an excellent promotion, offering 10 ...... 11 Dec 2011 19:48
Radio Shack to discount iPhones tomorrow
Radio Shack to discount iPhones tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, struggling retailer Radio Shack is preparing to discount the AT&T models of the iPhone 4 and 4S. Each will see a $29 discount, ...... 11 Dec 2011 0:14
The 12/10 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
The 12/10 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
Here is today's list of 10 cent apps from the Android Market. On Tuesday, the Android Market started an excellent promotion, offering 10 ...... 10 Dec 2011 17:41
1 million Nook Tablets shipped?
1 million Nook Tablets shipped?
According to Digitimes, Barnes & Noble has received over 1 million of the new Nook Tablets from its component suppliers. Citing the company's ...... 10 Dec 2011 16:39
Windows Store can remotely kill Windows 8 apps
Windows Store can remotely kill Windows 8 apps
Microsoft admits "kill switch" in Windows Store. The company has the ability to disable and remove applications from the Windows Store remotely ...... 10 Dec 2011 9:16
Senator wants Amazon to stop their Price Check app promotion
Senator wants Amazon to stop their Price Check app promotion
Maine senator Olympia Snowe has said today that Amazon should end its Price App promotion. In an effort to bring awareness to their mobile ...... 9 Dec 2011 22:52
Google: We don't support Carrier IQ
Google: We don't support Carrier IQ
CEO distances Google from Carrier IQ at a conference in The Hague. Google chief executive Eric Schmidt has insisted that the search giant ...... 9 Dec 2011 21:00
Panasonic to launch smartphone in Europe
Panasonic to launch smartphone in Europe
Panasonic smartphone is yet to be named. The company announced that it will launch the smartphone in Europe in 2012. The Android phone will ...... 9 Dec 2011 20:35
Samsung creating 11-inch tablet with 2560x1600 display?
Samsung creating 11-inch tablet with 2560x1600 display?
Citing trusted sources, BGR is reporting that Samsung is working on an 11.6-inch tablet for launch at the Mobile World Congress in February. ...... 9 Dec 2011 12:41
The 12/9 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
The 12/9 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
Here is today's list of 10 cent apps from the Android Market. On Tuesday, the Android Market started an excellent promotion, offering 10 ...... 9 Dec 2011 12:26
OnLive app released for tablets, smartphones
OnLive app released for tablets, smartphones
Streaming games service OnLive has set out to disrupt the mobile industry, introducing apps for Android tablets and smartphones. The apps ...... 8 Dec 2011 14:50
The 12/8 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
The 12/8 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
Here is today's list of 10 cent apps from the Android Market. The deals went live earlier than yesterday, when they didn't go up until 4 PM. ...... 8 Dec 2011 13:40
Adobe warns of serious Acrobat, Reader vulnerability
Adobe warns of serious Acrobat, Reader vulnerability
Serious vulnerability being exploited in targeted attacks. Adobe has issued a security advisory outlining a serious vulnerability that could ...... 8 Dec 2011 10:39
HP prepares to liquidate final batch of TouchPads - refurbished units this time
HP prepares to liquidate final batch of TouchPads - refurbished units this time
HP is getting ready to make their final push to rid of the last remaining stock of their discontinued TouchPad stock. After dismal sales ...... 8 Dec 2011 3:06
Amazon giving away $5 free if you say no to brick-and-mortar
Amazon giving away $5 free if you say no to brick-and-mortar
Amazon has announced the one day promotion for December 10th. In an effort to bring awareness to their mobile app, Amazon is offering consumers ...... 7 Dec 2011 22:30
Logitech Revue gets Google TV update
Logitech Revue gets Google TV update
Update will roll out this week. Logitech has announced that it will begin delivering a software update of the Android 3.1 platform to Logitech ...... 7 Dec 2011 18:56
The 12/7 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
The 12/7 list of 10 cent Android Market apps
Here is today's list of 10 cent apps from the Android Market. The deals went live at 4 PM. Yesterday, the Android Market started an excellent ...... 7 Dec 2011 17:43
Starbucks processed over 26 million mobile payments this year
Starbucks processed over 26 million mobile payments this year
Starbucks is seeing a big success in their mobile initiatives. In January, the company started its Starbucks mobile app, which allows users ...... 7 Dec 2011 14:06
Verizon and Motorola announce 2 new Android tablets
Verizon and Motorola announce 2 new Android tablets
Motorola Mobility and Verizon have announced two new Android tablets, the DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and DROID XYBOARD 8.2, featuring a 10.1 inch and ...... 7 Dec 2011 3:58
New prepaid mobile service in US offers unlimited data for $45 a month
New prepaid mobile service in US offers unlimited data for $45 a month
A new prepaid wireless service has just debuted in the US, offering smartphone plans with unlimited 3G data for $45 per month. PrepaYd Wireless ...... 7 Dec 2011 2:03
Android Market starts 10 cent app promo to celebrate 10 billion app downloads
Android Market starts 10 cent app promo to celebrate 10 billion app downloads
The Android Market has started an excellent promotion today, offering 10 days of 10 popular apps for 10 cents. Android's promotion is in ...... 6 Dec 2011 13:11
Google Voice Search adds Hebrew, Arabic support
Google Voice Search adds Hebrew, Arabic support
Google has announced today that their Voice Search feature in Android and iOS has now added Arabic and Hebrew support. Thanks to the update, ...... 6 Dec 2011 12:57
As expected, Android and iOS continue to grow market share
As expected, Android and iOS continue to grow market share
According to the latest comScore figures, Android and iOS continue to grow their smartphone market share in the U.S. Android jumped 4.4 percentage ...... 6 Dec 2011 12:28
Verizon Galaxy Nexus to cost $299
Verizon Galaxy Nexus to cost $299
Verizon's upcoming Galaxy Nexus will cost $299 with contract when it inevitably hits the carrier this month. Google and Samsung unveiled ...... 6 Dec 2011 12:09
EFF: Why Jailbreaking should get DMCA exemption
EFF: Why Jailbreaking should get DMCA exemption
EFF wants Jailbreaking to be considered acceptable, encouraged practice in the U.S. Whether its smartphones, tablet PCs or video games consoles, ...... 6 Dec 2011 8:36
MIPS begins offering $100 7-inch Android 4.0 tablet
MIPS begins offering $100 7-inch Android 4.0 tablet
MIPS has created their own Android tablet, and it will sell for $100. While there are many cheap Android tablets available on the market, ...... 6 Dec 2011 0:12
Gingerbread now on majority of Android devices
Gingerbread now on majority of Android devices
It has been slowly working its way to this point but Android 2.3.x is now on a majority of Android devices, at 50.6 percent. Android 2.2.x ...... 5 Dec 2011 16:13
Another security researcher examines Carrier IQ - says keylogging concerns are unfounded
Another security researcher examines Carrier IQ - says keylogging concerns are unfounded
It appears the most serious allegations about Carrier IQ, the diagnostics software secretly installed and run with root access on a variety ...... 5 Dec 2011 15:57
The iPhone accounted for more than 10% of US mobile phones in October
The iPhone accounted for more than 10% of US mobile phones in October
According to the latest numbers from comScore, the iPhone accounted for more than 10% of US mobile subscribers in October. Their 10.8% subscriber ...... 5 Dec 2011 14:44
HTC Flyer getting Honeycomb update in Europe today
HTC Flyer getting Honeycomb update in Europe today
HTC previewed the much-awaited Honeycomb update for its Flyer tablet in September but has been notably quiet since. Today, the software update ...... 5 Dec 2011 14:40
Dell to still back Android
Dell to still back Android
Despite their recent discontinuation of the Streak 5 and Streak 7 tablets, Dell has said they will still back Android into the future. The ...... 5 Dec 2011 14:25
Sony Ericsson transition back to just 'Sony' will be completed by mid-2012
Sony Ericsson transition back to just 'Sony' will be completed by mid-2012
Earlier this year, Sony bought out Ericsson's stake in their decade-long "Sony Ericsson" joint venture for 1 billion euros. Today, Kristian ...... 5 Dec 2011 14:05
Google employee Nexus S get Ice Cream Sandwich update
Google employee Nexus S get Ice Cream Sandwich update
Google has begun rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for its employees using the Nexus S smartphone. The company regularly give employees ...... 4 Dec 2011 17:04
Dell discontinues the Streak 7 tablet
Dell discontinues the Streak 7 tablet
Dell has discontinued sales of its Steak 7 tablet, following less than stellar sales. The computer company recently discontinued its Streak ...... 3 Dec 2011 15:04
Acer launches Iconia Tab A200
Acer launches Iconia Tab A200
After weeks of speculation, Acer has officially launched their ICONIA TAB A200, a slightly outdated tablet with Honeycomb and a Tegra 2 dual-core processor. ...... 2 Dec 2011 14:35
Unsold PlayBooks lead RIM to lower Q3 outlook
Unsold PlayBooks lead RIM to lower Q3 outlook
With sales of their PlayBook tablet remaining low, even with significant discounts, Research In Motion seems to be caught between a rock and a hard place. ...... 2 Dec 2011 12:01
Carrier IQ hit with its first class-action lawsuit
Carrier IQ hit with its first class-action lawsuit
That was fast. Plaintiffs have sued Carrier IQ, and phone makers HTC and Samsung for violating federal wiretapping laws this week, just one ...... 2 Dec 2011 11:51
Android 4.0 ported to x86
Android 4.0 ported to x86
Thanks to the Android-x86.org group, the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system has been ported to work on x86 processors like ...... 2 Dec 2011 11:40
Android app checks for Carrier IQ software
Android app checks for Carrier IQ software
App provides easiest way to search for under-fire software. The Voodoo Carrier IQ detector, available from the Android Market, aims to provide ...... 2 Dec 2011 4:51
Quick Guide: How to check if your smartphone is infected with Carrier IQ (requires root)
Quick Guide: How to check if your smartphone is infected with Carrier IQ (requires root)
Quick Guide: How to check if your smartphone is infected with Carrier IQ For the past few weeks, there has been much ado about Carrier IQ, ...... 1 Dec 2011 22:59
RIM PlayBook finally jailbroken
RIM PlayBook finally jailbroken
The RIM BlackBerry PlayBook has been jailbroken. Three hackers lay claim to the feat, saying: "We've done it. We've broken RIM's fancy security. ...... 1 Dec 2011 16:19
Spotify now open to third-party apps
Spotify now open to third-party apps
Spotify has introduced its new Spotify Apps features today, with the company opening up the Spotify platform to third-party developers. The ...... 1 Dec 2011 14:33
Smartphone rootkit software company CarrierIQ receives letter from US Senator
Smartphone rootkit software company CarrierIQ receives letter from US Senator
Over the last two weeks, the phone-tracking firm Carrier IQ has seen its popularity explode, but not in a good way. The company has been ...... 1 Dec 2011 13:40
Apple, Google to snub ESRB app ratings
Apple, Google to snub ESRB app ratings
Pair already have ratings systems in place. Yesterday, CTIA and the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) detailed a new plan to provide ...... 30 Nov 2011 7:40
RIM offers software for iPhone, Android smartphones
RIM offers software for iPhone, Android smartphones
RIM aims to cash in on switch to other smartphones. Security features offered by BlackBerry handsets have been a selling point for corporations ...... 29 Nov 2011 9:25
ESRB to rate mobile apps
ESRB to rate mobile apps
CTIA-The Wireless Association is to announce mobile app rating system with ESRB. The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) is tasked ...... 29 Nov 2011 7:32
Analyst: A Facebook phone is 'stupid'
Analyst: A Facebook phone is 'stupid'
Analyst Rob Enderle has torn the rumored Facebook 'Buffy' phone apart this weekend in a post, going as far as to call it "stupid." Additionally, ...... 27 Nov 2011 17:40
Sharp launches Aquos Android phone with 12.1MP camera, 3D, more
Sharp launches Aquos Android phone with 12.1MP camera, 3D, more
The extremely stacked Sharp Aquos SH-01D will go on sale on December 2nd, says carrier NTT DoCoMo. Available in Japan only, for now, the ...... 26 Nov 2011 22:51
Funny: Android 4.0 ported to the G1
Funny: Android 4.0 ported to the G1
A few talented devs have ported the brand new Android 4.0 to the first ever Android phone, the T-Mobile G1. The G1 was released way back ...... 26 Nov 2011 0:46
More info on the HTC Ville leaks
More info on the HTC Ville leaks
The Ville, HTC's upcoming Android 4.0 device has seen some more specs and pics leak today. Rumor has the device being HTC's thinnest, to ...... 26 Nov 2011 0:21
Apple tops mobile loyalty chart
Apple tops mobile loyalty chart
Loyalty highest among iPhone owners, research firm finds. Gfk published the findings of a poll it conducted among smartphone owners in several ...... 25 Nov 2011 6:14
HTC considering Chromebook
HTC considering Chromebook
HTC is looking into building a Chromebook, despite slow sales for current Chromebooks on the market from Acer and Samsung. Chromebooks, which ...... 24 Nov 2011 14:55
Carrier IQ drops legal threat against security researcher
Carrier IQ drops legal threat against security researcher
Carrier IQ apologizes for baseless threats, but defends its practices. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) came to the defence of security ...... 24 Nov 2011 5:52
Review: Google Music looks like it could be a hit
Review: Google Music looks like it could be a hit
Last week Google's challenge for Apple's dominance in the online music world, called Google Music officially came out of beta and opened to the public. ...... 23 Nov 2011 19:57
Ouch: HTC shocks by forecasting extremely low sales
Ouch: HTC shocks by forecasting extremely low sales
Massive smartphone maker has shocked the world today, revising its Q4 forecasts lower, again. The company cited weakening global demand and ...... 23 Nov 2011 15:01
China is world's top smartphone market
China is world's top smartphone market
Falling prices and drop in U.S. shipments push China to top spot. Shipments of smartphones in China reached a new record of 23.9 million ...... 23 Nov 2011 6:20
Asus Transformer Prime goes up for pre-order
Asus Transformer Prime goes up for pre-order
The much anticipated tablet is finally available for pre-order, at least via Amazon. Asus' new Transformer Prime, the first quad-core tablet ...... 22 Nov 2011 18:12
Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy Tab 10.1 coming soon
Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy Tab 10.1 coming soon
The latest Android operating system is headed to the popular tablet via CyanogenMod. Steve Kondik (Cyanogen) has posted on his Google+ account ...... 22 Nov 2011 17:45
Ice Cream Sandwich will not have Adobe Flash support at launch
Ice Cream Sandwich will not have Adobe Flash support at launch
Android fans that went out and purchased the much-hyped Galaxy Nexus will have to deal with no Flash support, at least for the next month. ...... 21 Nov 2011 16:23
Amazon drops all of its Verizon, AT&T and Sprint smartphones to $0.01
Amazon drops all of its Verizon, AT&T and Sprint smartphones to $0.01
Amazon has brought Black Friday deals early this year, offering up every smartphone it carries for 1 penny. The retailer, which has brand-new ...... 21 Nov 2011 15:21
Malware on Android jumps 472 percent
Malware on Android jumps 472 percent
The Android smartphone OS has become a hotbed of malware, says Juniper Networks. Since July, malware apps have increased 472 percent and ...... 20 Nov 2011 22:45
Asus denies it's considering dropping out of tablet market
Asus denies it's considering dropping out of tablet market
Asus has denied that it is considering dropping out of the tablet market next year, refuting a recent DigiTimes article. The PC maker says: ...... 20 Nov 2011 12:44
Another day, another Galaxy Nexus release date rumor
Another day, another Galaxy Nexus release date rumor
First it was November 7th, then it was November 10th, then it was November 17th and then it was Black Friday but now it's possibly December 8th. ...... 20 Nov 2011 1:51
Sprint introduces $20 Android smartphone
Sprint introduces $20 Android smartphone
Sprint has introduced the Express smartphone this weekend, a $20 device created by Huawei. Running on Android 2.3, the device has a small ...... 20 Nov 2011 0:50
The Windows Phone Marketplace hits 40,000 apps
The Windows Phone Marketplace hits 40,000 apps
The Marketplace continues to see strong developer interest. In just over a year, the Marketplace seen on Windows Phone 7 devices (and the ...... 20 Nov 2011 0:40
550,000 Android devices activated daily, 200 million total
550,000 Android devices activated daily, 200 million total
Google has announced that 200 million Android devices have now been activated. In just 3 years, the operating system has been sold on 200 ...... 18 Nov 2011 15:41
Logitech would back Google TV again, but more cautiously
Logitech would back Google TV again, but more cautiously
Logitech, which saw a massive loss due to its failed Revue set-top box has said it would back Google TV again, but would be much more cautious ...... 18 Nov 2011 15:18
Confirmed: Samsung Galaxy S II will get Android 4.0
Confirmed: Samsung Galaxy S II will get Android 4.0
Although it was never really a question, Samsung has confirmed today that its popular Galaxy S II smartphone will be getting the Android 4.0 (ICS) update. ...... 17 Nov 2011 17:16
Analyst: Amazon smartphone coming next year
Analyst: Amazon smartphone coming next year
Citigroup analyst Mark Mahaney says Amazon's oft-rumored smartphone will be released at the end of 2012. The device is being built by Foxconn ...... 17 Nov 2011 15:41
Google Music moves out of beta, adds download store
Google Music moves out of beta, adds download store
Google Music, the cloud streaming service introduced earlier this year, has moved out of beta today, adding a download catalog. The store ...... 16 Nov 2011 22:34
Verizon and Sprint using rootkit to collect data from Android phones
Verizon and Sprint using rootkit to collect data from Android phones
A security researcher has identified a rootkit present on smartphones manufactured for two of the biggest US carriers. Both Verizon and Sprint ...... 16 Nov 2011 9:48
Android accounted for over 50 percent of smartphone sales
Android accounted for over 50 percent of smartphone sales
According to research firm Gartner, the Android operating system was on 52.5 percent of all smartphones sold in the Q3. Year-over-year, the ...... 15 Nov 2011 16:42
Android 4.0.1 source code released
Android 4.0.1 source code released
Yesterday, Android Open-Source Project software engineer Jean-Baptiste M. "JBQ" Queru posted that they were pushing the Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream ...... 15 Nov 2011 12:27
Samsung gets expedited trial date in Australia, will not seek iPhone ban in South Korea
Samsung gets expedited trial date in Australia, will not seek iPhone ban in South Korea
Samsung has decided not to pursue an injunction to ban sales of the iPhone 4S in South Korea. The decision will not affect litigation in other countries. ...... 15 Nov 2011 9:32
iPhone is still the most popular US smartphone
iPhone is still the most popular US smartphone
Despite all the success Samsung continues to have in the smartphone business, the iPhone continues to be the most popular phone in the US. ...... 15 Nov 2011 8:14
Cheap Android tablets everywhere on Black Friday - buyer beware
Cheap Android tablets everywhere on Black Friday - buyer beware
Retailers in the US appear to be preparing to capitalize on the wealth of smaller and cheaper Android tablets on the market to help spark sales ...... 14 Nov 2011 15:56
Google Music service revealed in leaked screenshots
Google Music service revealed in leaked screenshots
Spanish blog TecnoDroidVe has posted screenshots of the upcoming Google Music download service. Currently, Google Music is a free cloud streaming ...... 14 Nov 2011 14:19
HTC to announce quad-core tablet at MWC
HTC to announce quad-core tablet at MWC
According to multiple reports, HTC is preparing a quad-core tablet to be announced at the Mobile World Congress event next year. The tablet ...... 14 Nov 2011 12:42
Nokia partnership sparks developer interest in Windows Phone
Nokia partnership sparks developer interest in Windows Phone
Windows Phone may not have reached their current goal of being the number three mobile OS with consumers just yet, but among developers the ...... 14 Nov 2011 12:35
Is the Android 4.0 source code coming this week?
Is the Android 4.0 source code coming this week?
Notion Ink CEO Rohan Shravan has let it slip that the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich source code may be released this week. The exec says ...... 13 Nov 2011 23:18
Rumor: LG to launch a Google TV device at CES
Rumor: LG to launch a Google TV device at CES
Google and LG will launch a new Google TV devices at next year's CES event. There are very few details available about the HDTV, except that ...... 12 Nov 2011 21:53
Google will launch Music without Warner and Sony?
Google will launch Music without Warner and Sony?
Google is expected to launch the Music service on Wednesday. At a press event in California, Google is expected to add downloading to its ...... 12 Nov 2011 19:24
Barnes & Noble complains to DOJ about Microsoft patent shakedowns
Barnes & Noble complains to DOJ about Microsoft patent shakedowns
As the popularity of Android has grown, so has the threat of patent infringement lawsuits against device makers. Although Apple's lawsuits ...... 11 Nov 2011 9:44
The Ville is another HTC monster phone
The Ville is another HTC monster phone
In addition to the quad-core-powered Edge, HTC seems to have another monster smartphone in the wings. Dubbed the Ville, the device will be ...... 11 Nov 2011 1:55
Adobe to abandon mobile Flash and raise prices on Creative Suite
Adobe to abandon mobile Flash and raise prices on Creative Suite
Yesterday Adobe announced they are giving up on Flash as a mobile platform and concentrating their efforts on HTML5 and Javascript alternatives. ...... 10 Nov 2011 13:57
Toys R Us launches kids tablet called Nabi
Toys R Us launches kids tablet called Nabi
Toy retailer Toys R Us has announced the launch of the Nabi, a tablet aimed at kids. The tablet runs on Android and has a custom user interface ...... 10 Nov 2011 13:35
Amazon orders another million Kindle Fire tablets
Amazon orders another million Kindle Fire tablets
Amazon has ordered more Kindle Fire tablets, again. Thanks to overly strong demand, Amazon has called its manufacturing partners and added ...... 10 Nov 2011 13:13
Asus makes the Transformer Prime official with specs, pics
Asus makes the Transformer Prime official with specs, pics
Asus' much-anticipated Transformer Prime tablet has been officially outed today, and it packs a powerful punch. The device is the world's ...... 9 Nov 2011 21:49
Google pulls support for native Gmail app on BlackBerry
Google pulls support for native Gmail app on BlackBerry
Starting November 22nd, Google will be pulling all support for its native Gmail app on BlackBerry devices. If you already have the app, you ...... 9 Nov 2011 18:38
Google reassures Samsung about the future of Android
Google reassures Samsung about the future of Android
As Google waits to clear the regulatory hurdles for acquiring Motorola Mobility, they continue to answer questions about what it will mean for ...... 9 Nov 2011 12:15
Amiga launches $98 tablet
Amiga launches $98 tablet
Amiga, the high-end computer company from the 1980s, is back, this time with a low-end tablet. The Amiga Xperdio 7MTB is a 7-inch multi-touch ...... 8 Nov 2011 15:15
Microsoft chasing Huawei for Android patent money
Microsoft chasing Huawei for Android patent money
Huawei has confirmed today that Microsoft has approached them demanding royalty payments for its Android devices. The company has coerced ...... 8 Nov 2011 14:52
Google patent attorney says Microsoft sues when they fail in the market
Google patent attorney says Microsoft sues when they fail in the market
Slowly but surely, Google is going on the offensive to defend Android from the threat of patent lawsuits. Google's position in this fight ...... 7 Nov 2011 16:08
HTC Edge: The world's first quad-core smartphone
HTC Edge: The world's first quad-core smartphone
Multiple sources are reporting on the leaked pictures and specs of the upcoming HTC Edge, the world's first quad-core smartphone. The device ...... 7 Nov 2011 15:33
Gingerbread 2.3.x now tops Android distribution
Gingerbread 2.3.x now tops Android distribution
For the month ended October 31st, it appears that Android 2.3.3-2.3.7 (Gingerbread) has finally taken the lead in distribution. 43.9 percent ...... 7 Nov 2011 12:38
Nook Tablet costs $50 more than Kindle Fire and may be worth the money
Nook Tablet costs $50 more than Kindle Fire and may be worth the money
As expected, Barnes & Noble unveiled their new Android-powered tablet today. The Nook Tablet is the successor to their wildly successful Nook Color. ...... 7 Nov 2011 12:03
HTC announces which phones will get Android 4.0 update
HTC announces which phones will get Android 4.0 update
Top smartphone seller HTC has announced today that a number of its most popular devices will be getting the much-anticipated Android 4.0 Ice ...... 7 Nov 2011 11:41
Winamp finally makes it to Mac, in early Sync Beta
Winamp finally makes it to Mac, in early Sync Beta
Winamp, made popular in the late 90s as a light media player with a heavy feature set, has finally made its way over to Macs. The Winamp ...... 6 Nov 2011 0:37
Droid Razr to be released at 11:11 on 11-11-11?
Droid Razr to be released at 11:11 on 11-11-11?
Verizon has confirmed that the much-anticipated Motorola Droid Razr will be released on 11-11-11, and some flyers even have the device being ...... 5 Nov 2011 17:52
HTC shows off Rezound smartphone with Beats audio
HTC shows off Rezound smartphone with Beats audio
HTC has launched their Rezound smartphone this week, a multimedia-heavy device that promises "thundering bass, soaring midrange and crisp highs" ...... 5 Nov 2011 3:27
Android moves to 43 percent U.S. smartphone market share
Android moves to 43 percent U.S. smartphone market share
According to the latest figures by Nielsen, Android has moved to 43 percent market share of the U.S. smartphone market. Apple remained firmly ...... 4 Nov 2011 17:02
European Commission jumps into Apple / Samsung patent fight
European Commission jumps into Apple / Samsung patent fight
Samsung's desparation patent lawsuits accusing Apple of infringing on 3G patents has caught the attention of European regulators. According ...... 4 Nov 2011 11:59
Galaxy Nexus already rooted, weeks before release
Galaxy Nexus already rooted, weeks before release
The new flagship Google device gets rooted weeks before its official launch. The Galaxy Nexus, Samsung's new flagship Android device and ...... 3 Nov 2011 14:52
Opera 6.5 released for iOS, S60, BlackBerry, J2ME
Opera 6.5 released for iOS, S60, BlackBerry, J2ME
After being released for Android last month, the team at Opera has now brought the mobile browser to other popular platforms. Opera Mini ...... 3 Nov 2011 12:55
One year later, Android Market may finally get PayPal payments
One year later, Android Market may finally get PayPal payments
It has been rumored and implied for over a year now, but it seems that PayPal payments may finally be headed to the Android Market. Google ...... 3 Nov 2011 11:46
Motorola launches Xoom 2, Media Edition
Motorola launches Xoom 2, Media Edition
Motorola has officially launched the Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition tablets today. Under the hood the devices are practically the same. ...... 3 Nov 2011 11:12
JK: LG now says Optimus 2X will get Android 4.0
JK: LG now says Optimus 2X will get Android 4.0
Last month, LG announced that its flagship Android device, the Optimus 2X, would unfortunately not be receiving an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. ...... 3 Nov 2011 10:46
Amazon adds lending library to Prime subscription service
Amazon adds lending library to Prime subscription service
Amazon has added a new feature targetted specifically at Kindle owners to their Amazon Prime program. Amazon Prime is a subscription service ...... 3 Nov 2011 4:40
Study warns carriers about the hidden costs of cheap Android phones
Study warns carriers about the hidden costs of cheap Android phones
A new whitepaper from wireless services firm WDS points out some potential problems for carriers who sell Android smartphones. The paper, ...... 3 Nov 2011 4:21
Spanish tablet maker asks for antitrust investigation of Apple
Spanish tablet maker asks for antitrust investigation of Apple
With all the attention Apple's lawsuits against companies like Samsung and HTC have gotten, it's easy to forget they aren't limiting themselves ...... 2 Nov 2011 16:21
Could Nook Color 2 beat Kindle Fire's price?
Could Nook Color 2 beat Kindle Fire's price?
Barnes & Noble may do the unexpected and beat the $199 price set by the upcoming Kindle Fire. Next week the company will launch its Nook ...... 2 Nov 2011 13:57
Angry Birds hits 500 million downloads
Angry Birds hits 500 million downloads
Rovio says gamers play 300 million minutes per day. Angry Birds, the runaway success mobile game, has hit 500 million total global downloads ...... 2 Nov 2011 12:09
Galaxy Nexus delayed until Black Friday?
Galaxy Nexus delayed until Black Friday?
If a leaked Verizon roadmap is to be believed, the much-hyped Galaxy Nexus flagship phone has been delayed until Black Friday. After being ...... 1 Nov 2011 23:49
Dell Streak 5 is first Pentagon-approved Android phone
Dell Streak 5 is first Pentagon-approved Android phone
The Pentagon has finally decided on its first secure Android device, and its a defunct one. Dell's now defunct Streak 5 smartphone is now ...... 1 Nov 2011 22:56
Republic Wireless launching $19 unlimited data, voice, texting service
Republic Wireless launching $19 unlimited data, voice, texting service
Republic Wireless has announced it will launch a cellular and VoIP service next week that promises unlimited 3G data, texting and voice for just $19 a month. ...... 1 Nov 2011 21:23
Asus confirms launch date for quad-core tablet
Asus confirms launch date for quad-core tablet
Asus has confirmed the launch date for their upcoming quad-core tablet, the Transformer Prime. The device will launch on November 9th and ...... 1 Nov 2011 15:18
Asus to release Windows 8 tablet next year
Asus to release Windows 8 tablet next year
In a slide presented during their Q3 earnings call, Asus disclosed plans to release a tablet running Windows 8 in Q3 of next year. Windows ...... 1 Nov 2011 12:35
LTE Android phones go on sale from AT&T next Sunday
LTE Android phones go on sale from AT&T next Sunday
Next week the first 2 4G (LTE) smartphones from AT&T will go on sale. On Sunday, November 6 AT&T stores will begin selling the HTC Vivid ...... 1 Nov 2011 9:12
Tablets are already becoming mainstream tech in US schools
Tablets are already becoming mainstream tech in US schools
Despite being such new technology, the iPad is already gaining a foothold in US schools according to research from Piper Jaffray. Researchers ...... 1 Nov 2011 8:05
HP to sell last TouchPads bundled with PCs through Best Buy
HP to sell last TouchPads bundled with PCs through Best Buy
HP and Best Buy will be running a promotion to liquidate the remaining stock of 32GB TouchPads. They will be offered for $149.99 exclusively ...... 31 Oct 2011 17:58
Barnes & Noble to unveil successor to Nook Color next week
Barnes & Noble to unveil successor to Nook Color next week
Barnes & Noble is expected to unveil the successor to their Nook Color a week from today, on November 7. The Nook Color is an Android-based ...... 31 Oct 2011 15:43
Ubuntu Linux in the works for smartphones and tablets
Ubuntu Linux in the works for smartphones and tablets
Earlier today Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth announced plans to transform his company's Ubuntu Linux distribution into a universal platform ...... 31 Oct 2011 14:31
Gazelle: BlackBerry trade-ins are at all-time high
Gazelle: BlackBerry trade-ins are at all-time high
Gazelle, a site to trade-in your electronics for cash with free shipping, has said this week that BlackBerry trade-ins are at all-time highs, ...... 29 Oct 2011 15:07
ZTE passes Apple as world's fourth largest mobile phone maker
ZTE passes Apple as world's fourth largest mobile phone maker
China-based mobile phone maker ZTE has passed Apple to jump into fourth place. ZTE shipped 18 million mobile phones in the Q3, just ahead ...... 29 Oct 2011 14:45
Google TV 2.0 unveiled with Android app support
Google TV 2.0 unveiled with Android app support
Google has announced version 2.0 of Google TV which will be available for Sony TVs next week and Logitech set-top boxes at some point in the future. ...... 28 Oct 2011 17:39
Nook Color 2 coming early November?
Nook Color 2 coming early November?
Barnes and Noble will release their Nook Color 2 e-reader/tablet on November 7th, a full week before Amazon jumps into the market with the Kindle Fire. ...... 28 Oct 2011 16:18
LG says no to Ice Cream Sandwich update
LG says no to Ice Cream Sandwich update
LG has posted today that they will not be updating the Optimus 2X to Ice Cream Sandwich. Via their Facebook page and in response to a question, LG wrote: ...... 28 Oct 2011 15:49
Apple continues to collect touchscreen patents
Apple continues to collect touchscreen patents
Apple has just been granted yet another patent on basic touchscreen technology in the US. Their latest patent, granted by the US Patent and ...... 26 Oct 2011 20:11
Ice Cream Sandwich update: Nexus S yes, Nexus One no
Ice Cream Sandwich update: Nexus S yes, Nexus One no
Nexus One owners, it may finally be time to upgrade your handsets. Google has confirmed today that the original Google flagship device, the ...... 26 Oct 2011 13:47
Dropbox gives 5GB cloud storage to HTC Android smartphones
Dropbox gives 5GB cloud storage to HTC Android smartphones
Taiwanese company announces deal with popular cloud storage provider. Dropbox is a cloud storage service, founded in 2007, that lets you ...... 26 Oct 2011 3:13
Motorola gives statement on Ice Cream Sandwich update
Motorola gives statement on Ice Cream Sandwich update
Motorola has announced when and what devices will receive the hotly anticipated Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 update, Google's biggest Android update ever. ...... 25 Oct 2011 14:08
RIM hit with trademark lawsuit over new BlackBerry operating system
RIM hit with trademark lawsuit over new BlackBerry operating system
RIM has been sued over the name "BBX," the name of their upcoming smartphone operating system based on QNX software. Basis International, ...... 25 Oct 2011 13:53
Android Market app downloads finally surpass iOS App Store
Android Market app downloads finally surpass iOS App Store
According to the latest figures from ABI Research, Android Market app downloads have finally surpassed those of the iOS App Store. Of all ...... 25 Oct 2011 13:38
Android tablets account for 27 percent of the market
Android tablets account for 27 percent of the market
According to the latest figures by Strategy Analytics, Android tablets now account for 27 percent of the market. In the Q3, 4.5 million Android ...... 24 Oct 2011 15:21
Android movie rental store goes live in UK
Android movie rental store goes live in UK
Google has announced that their digital movie rental store for Android devices is now live in the UK. The store offers 1000 films, and the ...... 24 Oct 2011 11:55
Microsoft signs yet another Android licensing agreement
Microsoft signs yet another Android licensing agreement
Microsoft has signed their 10th Android patent deal this weekend, coming into money via Compal Electronics of China. The company has coerced ...... 23 Oct 2011 21:44
Vizio giving away 3 months of free Hulu Plus with their tablet
Vizio giving away 3 months of free Hulu Plus with their tablet
Vizio has noted today that they are bundling 90 free days of Hulu Plus to anyone who purchases the Vizio 8 tablet. If you have already purchased ...... 22 Oct 2011 20:26
Verizon sees strong earnings thanks to iPhone, Android
Verizon sees strong earnings thanks to iPhone, Android
Despite a two-week union strike from 40,000 of its workers, Verizon had a strong earnings quarter, mainly thanks to brisk sales of Android and iPhone phones. ...... 22 Oct 2011 20:10
Verizon confirms it will be selling the Galaxy Nexus
Verizon confirms it will be selling the Galaxy Nexus
Although it was abundantly clear the carrier was going to have the device, Verizon has finally made it official. The Galaxy Nexus, unveiled ...... 22 Oct 2011 19:14
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus hitting US on November 13
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus hitting US on November 13
Samsung has finally given the official pricing and release details for their upcoming Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. Last month, Samsung introduced ...... 21 Oct 2011 23:36
Android Market at 320,000 apps
Android Market at 320,000 apps
According to mobile research firm Research2Guidance, the Android Market is quickly catching up with the iOS App Store in raw amount of apps available. ...... 21 Oct 2011 13:18
T-Mobile responds to C Spire getting iPhone
T-Mobile responds to C Spire getting iPhone
Earlier this week we reported that C Spire Wireless, a tiny carrier with just 1 million subscribers was set to become the fourth provider in ...... 21 Oct 2011 12:25
Biography details Steve Jobs' anger over Android
Biography details Steve Jobs' anger over Android
A biography of Steve Jobs, set to go on sale Monday, goes into detail about his near obsession with Android. Walter Isaacson worked on the ...... 21 Oct 2011 5:11
RIM sued for trademark infringement for BBX OS
RIM sued for trademark infringement for BBX OS
A New Mexico software company is suing Research In Motion for trademark infringement over the name of their new mobile OS. BASIS International ...... 21 Oct 2011 2:13
Samsung is the top smartphone vendor? Not so fast
Samsung is the top smartphone vendor? Not so fast
Since yesterday the web has been full of reports that Samsung may have become the top smartphone manufacturer in the world. Before you buy into ...... 21 Oct 2011 1:14
Will Google Music add P2P file sharing?
Will Google Music add P2P file sharing?
Google Music, the cloud locker that is set to expand into a fully fledged music download service in the coming weeks, could be coming with a ...... 21 Oct 2011 0:08
Rockstar bringing GTA III to Android, iOS; shows off 10th anniversary video
Rockstar bringing GTA III to Android, iOS; shows off 10th anniversary video
Last week, Rockstar announced that as a 10-year-anniversary treat, the developer would be re-releasing GTA III for Android and iOS devices. ...... 20 Oct 2011 15:44
Android ICS will allow you to kill and hide bloatware
Android ICS will allow you to kill and hide bloatware
Google has confirmed. Matias Duarte, Senior Director of Android Experience at Google, let it be known after the company's launch of Android ...... 20 Oct 2011 14:54
The next Asus tablet is quad-core, says chairman
The next Asus tablet is quad-core, says chairman
Asus chairman Jonney Shih has noted today that the company's upcoming Transformer tablet update will run on a Nvidia "Kal-El" quad-core processor. ...... 20 Oct 2011 14:12
Digitimes: 7-inch tablet prices will continue to fall as makers compete
Digitimes: 7-inch tablet prices will continue to fall as makers compete
According to sources close to tablet PC vendors, 7-inch devices will continue to see price drops as makers compete for share. 7-inch tablets ...... 20 Oct 2011 13:43
Could the Galaxy Nexus replace the Galaxy S II?
Could the Galaxy Nexus replace the Galaxy S II?
In less than a year, the Galaxy S II has taken the world by storm. It was the first in a long line of so-called iPhone killers which appeared ...... 20 Oct 2011 1:23
The long-awaited Google Music store is coming soon
The long-awaited Google Music store is coming soon
According to the owner of a large indie label, Google's long-awaited music store will launch in the coming months, with the Big 4 labels attached. ...... 20 Oct 2011 1:18
Spotify brings mobile app to some BlackBerry devices
Spotify brings mobile app to some BlackBerry devices
Spotify has expanded its mobile app line to include BlackBerry. Months after expanding to the U.S. and launching iOS and Android apps, the ...... 20 Oct 2011 0:52
Honeycomb tablets get Netflix streaming
Honeycomb tablets get Netflix streaming
Netflix has announced today that they have added streaming support for Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablets. Additionally, Android users in Canada ...... 19 Oct 2011 23:39
Google promo indicates Verizon will be getting the Galaxy Nexus
Google promo indicates Verizon will be getting the Galaxy Nexus
A promotional video released for Google and Samsung's new Galaxy Nexus smartphone seems to confirm it will be coming to Verizon some time soon. ...... 19 Oct 2011 4:52
Microsoft CEO finds Android confusing
Microsoft CEO finds Android confusing
Watching an interview with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at the Web 2.0 conference in San Francisco, you could easily get the impression Google ...... 19 Oct 2011 3:44
Samsung unveils Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0, SDK available now
Samsung unveils Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0, SDK available now
Samsung just live streamed the event here: http://www.youtube.com/android The Android 4.0 ICS device will have a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, ...... 18 Oct 2011 22:22
NTT DoCoMo reveals Galaxy Nexus images and specs
NTT DoCoMo reveals Galaxy Nexus images and specs
Although Samsung is preparing to unveil the Galaxy Nexus (Nexus Prime) in a few hours, NTT DoCoMo has leaked the specs and a picture of the upcoming device. ...... 18 Oct 2011 15:24
New DROID RAZR smartphone to offer an array of docking solutions
New DROID RAZR smartphone to offer an array of docking solutions
Motorola Mobility and Verizon Wireless have officially unveiled the DROID RAZR Android smartphone. It will be go on sale to Verizon customers ...... 18 Oct 2011 14:35
Samsung starts its own mobile messaging app
Samsung starts its own mobile messaging app
Samsung has announced the launch of "ChatOn," the company's first mobile messaging service. The app will be preloaded in Bada devices and ...... 18 Oct 2011 13:36
RIM announces the launch of BBX, the 'future' of the company
RIM announces the launch of BBX, the 'future' of the company
At today's BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011, RIM has announced the launch of BBX, the future of the company. RIM says the "next generation ...... 18 Oct 2011 12:23
Apple Stores face iPhone shortages
Apple Stores face iPhone shortages
Apple appears to be having problems meeting demand for the iPhone 4S, at least for Apple Store customers. Rumors of production problems started ...... 18 Oct 2011 11:16
RIM offers free apps and tech support to compensate for service outage
RIM offers free apps and tech support to compensate for service outage
RIM will be giving away free apps with a total value of more than US $100 to BlackBerry owners affected by an outage of the the company's services ...... 17 Oct 2011 12:02
Apple reports record iPhone 4S sales over first weekend
Apple reports record iPhone 4S sales over first weekend
More than 4 million of the new iPhone 4S have been sold already according to Apple. This matches a prediction on Friday by Bloomberg. While ...... 17 Oct 2011 10:56
Firefox to dump XUL tech in Android apps
Firefox to dump XUL tech in Android apps
Mozilla Director of Firefox Engineering Johnathan Nightingale has announced this week that the Android version of their platform will dump the ...... 15 Oct 2011 16:00
Android ICS is 'gangbusters,' statue unveiled
Android ICS is 'gangbusters,' statue unveiled
Google's CEO Larry Page, after announcing quarterly earnings on Thursday afternoon, had some choice words for the company's upcoming Android 4.0 release. ...... 15 Oct 2011 14:26
Motorola launches Xoom Family for $379
Motorola launches Xoom Family for $379
Motorola has launced their Xoom Family edition today. The tablet runs on Android 3.1, has a 10.1-inch IPS screen, dual-core 1GHz processor, ...... 14 Oct 2011 15:05
Microsoft signs another patent agreement based on Android
Microsoft signs another patent agreement based on Android
Microsoft and Quanta Computers have signed a patent agreement that will cover Android devices. The agreement will give Quanta coverage under ...... 14 Oct 2011 14:25
Samsung reschedules Nexus Prime event for next week
Samsung reschedules Nexus Prime event for next week
After delaying the launch party of the Nexus Prime (and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich), Samsung has sent out invites for the new release party. ...... 13 Oct 2011 16:18
HP TouchPad gets CyanogenMod alpha
HP TouchPad gets CyanogenMod alpha
The CyanogenMod team has ported Android to the HP TouchPad, but the devs are encouraging you not to download it yet. In public alpha, the ...... 13 Oct 2011 15:15
iOS 5 available now
iOS 5 available now
Apple has released iOS 5.0 officially today. The new software update adds 200 new features and can be downloaded for the iPad, iPad 2, iPhone ...... 13 Oct 2011 0:17
Zynga launches 10 more products in its effort to control the social gaming market
Zynga launches 10 more products in its effort to control the social gaming market
Zynga, the social gaming giant, has launched 10 new products today, their biggest push ever as the company competes to control the market. ...... 12 Oct 2011 0:49
SlingPlayer optimized for Android tablets released
SlingPlayer optimized for Android tablets released
Sling Media has announced the launch of a SlingPlayer that is optimized for Android tablets running Honeycomb. SlingPlayer lets SlingBox ...... 11 Oct 2011 15:13
T-Mobile adds Bobsled VoIP service to Android, iOS devices
T-Mobile adds Bobsled VoIP service to Android, iOS devices
T-Mobile has announced today that they are bringing the Bobsled VoIP service to Android and iOS devices. The service, which is currently ...... 11 Oct 2011 14:58
Rumor: Nexus Prime launch pushed to November 3rd
Rumor: Nexus Prime launch pushed to November 3rd
Last week, Google and Samsung shocked the world by postponing the launch of the Nexus Prime. The device was expected to be "unpacked" today at CTIA. ...... 11 Oct 2011 13:50
Samsung reveals pricing for Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Samsung reveals pricing for Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Last month, Samsung introduced another small form factor tablet to their Galaxy line. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus has Android 3.2, runs ...... 11 Oct 2011 13:35
Barnes & Nobles removes DC graphic novels from stores following Amazon deal
Barnes & Nobles removes DC graphic novels from stores following Amazon deal
Following DC Entertainment's exclusive deal to bring graphic novels to the upcoming Kindle Fire, rival Barnes & Nobles has now removed 100 graphic ...... 10 Oct 2011 21:38
Motorola expected to unveil Xoom 2, Droid RAZR next Tuesday
Motorola expected to unveil Xoom 2, Droid RAZR next Tuesday
Motorola Mobility and Verizon will be holding a press event next week in New York City where they may be unveiling 4 new products. A new ...... 10 Oct 2011 16:02
Dual-Core, LTE Windows Phone 7 devices coming soon
Dual-Core, LTE Windows Phone 7 devices coming soon
Windows Phone boss Andy Lees has said today that dual-core, LTE-supporting Windows Phone 7 devices are coming soon, as the company pushes its ...... 10 Oct 2011 13:00
Mobile app downloads to almost top 100 billion by 2015
Mobile app downloads to almost top 100 billion by 2015
According to new figures by Berg Insight, mobile app downloads will reach 98 billion by 2015. The number will compound at a rate of 56.6 ...... 7 Oct 2011 17:26
Swype acquired for over $100 million
Swype acquired for over $100 million
Swype, the popular smartphone input technology, has been acquired today for $102.5 million by Nuance. Nuance is the company behind the FlexT9 ...... 7 Oct 2011 16:43
Samsung and Google postpone Nexus Prime event
Samsung and Google postpone Nexus Prime event
Samsung and Google have postponed the much anticipated unveiling of the new Nexus Prime smartphone. Although they were a little vague on ...... 7 Oct 2011 15:19
Hello, gorgeous: Ice Cream Sandwich screenshots leaked
Hello, gorgeous: Ice Cream Sandwich screenshots leaked
While Samsung and Google have postponed their Nexus Prime event next week in an apparent show of respect for Steve Jobs, that didn't stop some ...... 7 Oct 2011 14:34
YouTube starts movie rentals in the UK
YouTube starts movie rentals in the UK
YouTube has now launched its movie rental service in the UK, the third such region to gain access. Earlier this year, Google introduced the ...... 7 Oct 2011 14:10
Ruling on Galaxy Tab ban in Australia likely next week
Ruling on Galaxy Tab ban in Australia likely next week
An Australian judge may rule on Apple's request for a preliminary injunction barring sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 next week. Since ...... 7 Oct 2011 11:13
HTC preparing a patch for huge Android exploit
HTC preparing a patch for huge Android exploit
HTC is working on an emergency patch to send to affected Android devices. Earlier this week, it was revealed that a recent HTC update for ...... 5 Oct 2011 23:48
India to sell 100,000 tablets priced at $22
India to sell 100,000 tablets priced at $22
Kapil Sibal, India's telecommunications minister has said today that the government will sell 100,000 tablets at 1,100 rupees ($22 USD) in an ...... 5 Oct 2011 21:28
Oracle, Google trial will likely be postponed
Oracle, Google trial will likely be postponed
A U.S. judge has noted today that the multi-billion dollar Oracle, Google patent trial will "likely be postponed" well beyond its expected October ...... 5 Oct 2011 16:46
Amazon has reportedly pre-sold 250,000 Kindle Fire tablets
Amazon has reportedly pre-sold 250,000 Kindle Fire tablets
If figures reportedly leaked from Amazon are accurate, Amazon has already received pre-orders for at least 250,000 Kindle Fire tablets. Previously ...... 5 Oct 2011 15:19
Rumor: Vodafone could possibly purchase RIM
Rumor: Vodafone could possibly purchase RIM
Shares of RIM have jumped 14 percent today after an unsubstantiated rumor hit that Vodafone should look into purchasing RIM. Vodafone declined ...... 5 Oct 2011 14:45
Should Apple worry if investors aren't impressed by the iPhone 4S?
Should Apple worry if investors aren't impressed by the iPhone 4S?
Apple stock price took a hit yesterday after they showed off the iPhone 4S. Following Apple's announcement, their stock price lost almost $20 ...... 5 Oct 2011 9:41
Microsoft finally launches Hotmail/Live Android app
Microsoft finally launches Hotmail/Live Android app
Microsoft has launched its first native Android app for Hotmail/Live. The app was created by software developer Seven and directed by Microsoft ...... 5 Oct 2011 1:24
Adobe announces Touch Apps for Android and Apple tablets
Adobe announces Touch Apps for Android and Apple tablets
Adobe will be launching a family of tablet software in November which they're calling Abode Touch Apps. The new apps were announced yesterday ...... 4 Oct 2011 18:49
Nexus Prime possibly leaked on same day of iPhone 5 launch
Nexus Prime possibly leaked on same day of iPhone 5 launch
GSMarena has posted a shot of the upcoming Nexus Prime Android flagship device. The device will be officially launched next week on the 11th. ...... 4 Oct 2011 12:35
Google chairman says they will not play favorites even with Motorola acquisiton
Google chairman says they will not play favorites even with Motorola acquisiton
Google chairman Eric Schmidt has said today that despite the company's $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility, the company will not ...... 4 Oct 2011 2:22
Amazon Kindle Fire sees 95,000 pre-orders on first day
Amazon Kindle Fire sees 95,000 pre-orders on first day
According to eDataSource, an online "competitive intelligence" firm, the new Amazon Kindle Fire has 95,000 pre-orders on its first day of availability alone. ...... 4 Oct 2011 1:57
HTC under fire for smartphone privacy vulnerability
HTC under fire for smartphone privacy vulnerability
According to researcher Trevor Eckhart, a recent update to HTC Android devices has led to the installation of tools that collect personal info ...... 3 Oct 2011 11:35
Did Apple and Facebook have a fight over the HP TouchPad?
Did Apple and Facebook have a fight over the HP TouchPad?
According to Mashable, Apple and Facebook had a huge falling out due to the, you guessed it, HP TouchPad. Around three months ago, before ...... 3 Oct 2011 2:16
Motorola Mobility spent $530,000 lobbying in the Q2
Motorola Mobility spent $530,000 lobbying in the Q2
According to a recent disclosure, Motorola Mobility spent $530,000 lobbying in the Q2. The company lobbied the federal government on spectrum ...... 1 Oct 2011 23:33
Samsung welcomes Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Samsung welcomes Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Samsung has added another small form factor tablet to their line. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus has Android 3.2, runs on a 1.2GHz dual-core ...... 30 Sep 2011 22:53
HTC Flyer sees price drop to $299
HTC Flyer sees price drop to $299
Best Buy has dropped the price of the HTC Flyer to $299 from its launch price of $499, effective tomorrow. While the tablet was popular for ...... 30 Sep 2011 22:28
Future Amazon tablets may run WebOS
Future Amazon tablets may run WebOS
Amazon may be looking to move from Android to WebOS for future tablets based on a report from VentureBeat. Although Amazon's upcoming Kindle ...... 30 Sep 2011 16:40
Microsoft will make $444 million this year in Android licensing fees
Microsoft will make $444 million this year in Android licensing fees
Microsoft will bring in an estimated $444 million this year from extorting Android manufacturers, says Goldman Sachs, bringing in $3-6 per mobile ...... 29 Sep 2011 23:03
Android tablets gain market share in Australia & New Zealand in Q2
Android tablets gain market share in Australia & New Zealand in Q2
Almost since the moment it launched, Apple's iPad has been the best selling tablet in the world. But in Australia and New Zealand, Android tablets ...... 29 Sep 2011 17:55
Will Samsung's patent deal with Microsoft protect them from Apple?
Will Samsung's patent deal with Microsoft protect them from Apple?
According to a Samsung representative, Samsung's decision to enter into a patent licensing deal with Microsoft was intended to protect them from Apple. ...... 29 Sep 2011 14:06
New Visa Android app offers person to person money transfers
New Visa Android app offers person to person money transfers
Visa Europe has launched a new Android app which will allow transfers directly from one card holder to another. The app was announced by ...... 29 Sep 2011 13:07
Google Nexus Prime with Ice Cream Sandwich coming October 11th
Google Nexus Prime with Ice Cream Sandwich coming October 11th
Samsung and Google will unveil the Nexus Prime flagship device on October 11th, powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The hardware maker ...... 29 Sep 2011 0:22
DOJ asks for more information in review of Google / Motorola Mobility deal
DOJ asks for more information in review of Google / Motorola Mobility deal
The US Department of Justice has sent Google a request for additional information as part of their scrutiny of the search giant's proposed purchase ...... 28 Sep 2011 21:10
Samsung starts selling 8.9 Galaxy Tab and two iPod Touch competitors next month
Samsung starts selling 8.9" Galaxy Tab and two iPod Touch competitors next month
On October 2 Samsung's Galaxy Tab 8.9 will hit the shelves of US retailers. It will be priced at $469 for 16GB of memory or 32GB for $569. ...... 28 Sep 2011 16:35
Samsung caves in to Microsoft's Android licensing demands
Samsung caves in to Microsoft's Android licensing demands
Samsung has become the latest company to enter into a patent licensing agreement with Microsoft for its Android devices. Since Android has ...... 28 Sep 2011 10:36
Amazon Kindle Fire to sell for $200
Amazon Kindle Fire to sell for $200
Amazon has unveiled their long-awaited tablet offering this morning, the $200 Kindle Fire. The device will be 7-inches and run on Android ...... 28 Sep 2011 10:12
Amazon's new tablet reportedly called the Kindle Fire
Amazon's new tablet reportedly called the Kindle Fire
Amazon's new tablet, which is expected to be unveiled tomorrow, has been the subject of much speculation since rumors started spreading earlier ...... 27 Sep 2011 12:37
T-Mobile shows off first 42Mbps HSPA+ capable phones
T-Mobile shows off first 42Mbps HSPA+ capable phones
T-Mobile has showed off their new devices at the GigaOM Mobilize event in San Francisco this week. The Galaxy S II and HTC Amaze 4G will ...... 27 Sep 2011 12:30
Samsung expects to meet 2011 tablet sales projections
Samsung expects to meet 2011 tablet sales projections
A Samsung spokesman said the company isn't worried that Apple's lawsuits will cause them to miss tablet sales projections for 2011. Apple ...... 26 Sep 2011 15:58
HTC Raider 4G pics, specs outed
HTC Raider 4G pics, specs outed
HTC has unveiled its Raider smartphone today in South Korea. The new flagship Android device runs on Android 2.3.6, Sense 3.5 UI, a large ...... 26 Sep 2011 14:43
Android dominated US smartphone sales from June to August
Android dominated US smartphone sales from June to August
According to the results of Nielsen survey, Android dominated US smartphone sales between June and August of this year. While they estimate ...... 26 Sep 2011 14:27
Huawei shows off Android phone with huge battery life
Huawei shows off Android phone with huge battery life
Chinese mobile giant Huawei has announced their new Honor Android smartphone, which they say can have 72 hour battery life on a single charge. ...... 26 Sep 2011 10:15
Samsung Galaxy S II hits 10 million sold
Samsung Galaxy S II hits 10 million sold
Samsung says its new smash hit smartphone has hit 10 million units sold, without even launching in the U.S. The Galaxy S II has seen a massive ...... 25 Sep 2011 21:48
uTorrent adds Android, iOS, PS3 and Xbox 360 integration
uTorrent adds Android, iOS, PS3 and Xbox 360 integration
The most popular torrent client in the world has now been opened up to new markets. uTorrent, which has 100 million active users per month ...... 24 Sep 2011 18:04
Gartner predicts iPad will remain dominant for at least 4 more years
Gartner predicts iPad will remain dominant for at least 4 more years
Gartner analysts are predicting Apple's iPad will finish 2011 with nearly three quarters of all tablet sales worldwide. Last year, they say, ...... 23 Sep 2011 18:31
Possible Amazon tablet announcement next Wednesday
Possible Amazon tablet announcement next Wednesday
It appears Amazon's rumored tablet could be unveiled at a press conference scheduled for next Wednesday. The tablet, which is expected to ...... 23 Sep 2011 16:38
iPhone has more brand loyalty than Android according to study
iPhone has more brand loyalty than Android according to study
Apple has the highest customer retention rate of all handset manufacturers by a wide margin according to a new report. Although down from ...... 23 Sep 2011 12:48
US Senators accuse Google of search fixing
US Senators accuse Google of search fixing
Google's Eric Schmidt faced accusations of his company illegally rigging search results to favor his company's services at a US Senate subcommittee ...... 22 Sep 2011 16:44
OnLive gaming service launches in UK
OnLive gaming service launches in UK
"Cloud console" service makes jump to UK market. Partnered with retailer GAME, OnLive offers UK gamers a subscription to play the latest ...... 22 Sep 2011 8:50
Adobe Flash Player 11, AIR 3 will launch in October
Adobe Flash Player 11, AIR 3 will launch in October
Adobe to deliver major update for "game console of the web." Adobe has announced that Adobe Flash Player 11 and AIR 3 will launch early next ...... 22 Sep 2011 8:40
Video: Security vendor demonstrates Android exploits
Video: Security vendor demonstrates Android exploits
Jon Oberheide of Duo Security has released a video demonstrating two security vulnerabilities which could allow apps to take control of Android devices. ...... 21 Sep 2011 15:41
Windows Phone lacks the visibility to be a major competitor
Windows Phone lacks the visibility to be a major competitor
A study from NPD Group suggests Microsoft's marketing efforts for Windows Phone are beginning to generate interest from consumers, but there ...... 21 Sep 2011 13:47
Samsung Galaxy S II headed to AT&T on October 2
Samsung Galaxy S II headed to AT&T on October 2
AT&T finally announces release date. The carrier says the highly anticipated Android superphone will be released on October 2nd for $200 with contract. ...... 21 Sep 2011 12:52
Logitech Harmony Link turns your smartphone or tablet into a universal remote
Logitech Harmony Link turns your smartphone or tablet into a universal remote
In October, Logitech will begin selling a new product to turn your Android or iOS device into a remote control. The Harmony Link is a small ...... 20 Sep 2011 14:57
Samsung's Bada may go open source next year
Samsung's Bada may go open source next year
If Apple's numerous lawsuits against Android go badly for Samsung, they may already have their future strategy mapped out in the form of Bada. ...... 20 Sep 2011 12:42
Rumors swirl around potential Samsung lawsuits over iPhone 5
Rumors swirl around potential Samsung lawsuits over iPhone 5
As the presumed October launch of the iPhone 5 gets closer, signs that Samsung may launch a series of patent lawsuits to block sales of the ...... 20 Sep 2011 11:17
Google Wallet debuts on Sprint phones
Google Wallet debuts on Sprint phones
Google Wallet was launched yesterday exclusively for Sprint customers using the Nexus S 4G Android phone. It is a new payment system which uses ...... 20 Sep 2011 9:54
Production problems may delay iPhone 5
Production problems may delay iPhone 5
The iPhone 5 may have bigger hurdles to overcome than competition from Android. There is a report that significant production problems could ...... 19 Sep 2011 15:43
Oracle and Google CEOs meet for settlement talks in Android / Java lawsuit
Oracle and Google CEOs meet for settlement talks in Android / Java lawsuit
A settlement conference between Oracle and Google in the multi-billion dollar lawsuit over Java patents will take place today with the CEOs ...... 19 Sep 2011 12:50
HP employees to get first access to last batch of TouchPads
HP employees to get first access to last batch of TouchPads
If you were hoping to get one of the last TouchPads at the fire sale price of $99.99 or $199.99, your chances just got a little smaller unless ...... 19 Sep 2011 10:52
CyanogenMod7 for HP TouchPad almost ready
CyanogenMod7 for HP TouchPad almost ready
CyanogenMod7 for the TouchPad will likely be here within weeks. The team continues to work at creating a working port and the latest video ...... 18 Sep 2011 22:00
Intel powers experimental processor with a tiny solar cell
Intel powers experimental processor with a tiny solar cell
Intel CTO Justin Rattner demonstrated an experimental ultra low power processor which is so efficient it can be powered by a solar cell the ...... 16 Sep 2011 19:32
Archos starts taking orders for $299 Android tablet next week
Archos starts taking orders for $299 Android tablet next week
Next week, France's Archos will begin taking pre-orders for new line of low priced Android tablets with prices from $299 to $469. The new ...... 16 Sep 2011 12:00
The Asus Eee Pad Slider coming to U.S. this month
The Asus Eee Pad Slider coming to U.S. this month
Asus has announced the Eee Pad Slider will finally hit the U.S. this month. The much-hyped and long-awaited tablet will be available by the ...... 15 Sep 2011 21:36
Google patent purchases continue with 1,023 more patents from IBM
Google patent purchases continue with 1,023 more patents from IBM
Google is continuing their patent buying spree, acquiring more than 1,000 patents from IBM. This is the second such deal between the two ...... 15 Sep 2011 17:14
Qualcomm shows off mobile processor roadmap
Qualcomm shows off mobile processor roadmap
Qualcomm has shown off their latest mobile processor roadmap, and it appears your phones are going to get a lot more powerful, and soon. ...... 15 Sep 2011 13:56
Nintendo reiterates: No games for Android, iOS
Nintendo reiterates: No games for Android, iOS
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata makes it clear the company will not get into the mobile games business. Reiterating statements he has made in the ...... 15 Sep 2011 12:21
Steve Ballmer tries to convince analysts Windows Phone can be number 3
Steve Ballmer tries to convince analysts Windows Phone can be number 3
Steve Ballmer continues to insist Windows Phone can be the number three platform in the smartphone market. In a presentation at Microsoft's ...... 15 Sep 2011 11:18
HTC announces Sensation XE with 1.5Ghz dual-core processor
HTC announces Sensation XE with 1.5Ghz dual-core processor
HTC has announced their new "multimedia superphone," the Sensation XE. The smartphone has a 4.3-inch qHD S-LCD display, runs on a 1.5GHz ...... 14 Sep 2011 13:39
Google outbid itself to purchase Motorola
Google outbid itself to purchase Motorola
Apparently Google only outbid itself in its frantic effort to purchase Motorola Mobility. Last month the company shocked the world by purchasing ...... 13 Sep 2011 21:07
CyanogenMod 7 now available for HTC Evo 3D and Sensation 4G
CyanogenMod 7 now available for HTC Evo 3D and Sensation 4G
CyanogenMod 7, the top custom ROM for Android devices, has now made its way to the popular HTC Sensation and Evo 3D smartphones. The open ...... 13 Sep 2011 20:38
Upcoming Android updates will be compatible with Intel processors
Upcoming Android updates will be compatible with Intel processors
Intel gets a boost in its efforts to break into the tablet and smartphone markets. Google has announced today that upcoming versions of Android ...... 13 Sep 2011 16:30
Symbian still the leading smartphone OS in Europe but falling fast
Symbian still the leading smartphone OS in Europe but falling fast
The Symbian OS accounted for less than 40% of smartphones in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK in July of this year. That would be good ...... 13 Sep 2011 15:09
Don't underestimate the importance of Motorola cable boxes to Google
Don't underestimate the importance of Motorola cable boxes to Google
In the aftermath of Google's announcement they will be buying Motorola Mobility, the Android patent situation has received the lion's share ...... 13 Sep 2011 11:08
Apple asks for temporary stay in Motorola patent suit
Apple asks for temporary stay in Motorola patent suit
Apple has asked a federal court to temporarily delay a patent infringement lawsuit against Motorola Mobility pending the completion of Google's takeover. ...... 13 Sep 2011 9:09
Nintendo promises big 3DS software boost
Nintendo promises big 3DS software boost
Nintendo hopes a big push in 3DS software will help to pick up disappointing sales. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata promised an unprecedented ...... 13 Sep 2011 2:47
FTC targets 'Acne Killing' iOS and Android apps
FTC targets 'Acne Killing' iOS and Android apps
App developers who advertised that their Apps could treat Acne told to stop making "baseless claims." The Applications were available via ...... 13 Sep 2011 2:03
Fusion Garage delays Grid10 tablet but drops price to $299
Fusion Garage delays Grid10 tablet but drops price to $299
Last month, "TabCo" was revealed to be Fusion Garage. FG created the unsuccessful "joojoo" tablet in 2009 which the CEO admits could not live ...... 12 Sep 2011 23:38
Mobile Internet devices to eclipse PCs by 2015 say researchers
Mobile Internet devices to eclipse PCs by 2015 say researchers
Researchers are predicting mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, will dominate Internet use within the next four years. The ...... 12 Sep 2011 16:59
GameStop launching Android-based gaming tablet
GameStop launching Android-based gaming tablet
GameStop has said today that it will soon launch an Android-based gaming tablet that will come with titles pre-installed. President Tony ...... 12 Sep 2011 13:49
HTC could be looking into buying own mobile OS
HTC could be looking into buying own mobile OS
According to Focus Taiwan, HTC is looking into purchasing its own mobile operating system. Cher Wang of HTC, when asked about their future ...... 12 Sep 2011 13:18
NEC shows off Windows 7 tablet
NEC shows off Windows 7 tablet
NEC has revealed its Windows 7 tablet. The company's second-ever tablet will run on Windows 7 Home Premium and an Intel Atom Z670 processor ...... 12 Sep 2011 12:38
Nokia CEO wants to take advantage of Android uncertainty
Nokia CEO wants to take advantage of Android uncertainty
In an interview last week, Nokia's CEO seemed more interested in sowing the seeds of uncertainty about Android than explaining exactly why his ...... 12 Sep 2011 12:37
Microsoft pulls AVG anti-virus app from Windows Phone Marketplace
Microsoft pulls AVG anti-virus app from Windows Phone Marketplace
Concerns over data collection force Microsoft to remove app created by one of the world's most popular security software companies. Questions ...... 10 Sep 2011 22:31
Android App can browse web on T-Mobile without data plan
Android App can browse web on T-Mobile without data plan
Not likely to be a working loophole for very long. Customers of T-Mobile in the United States might be able to browse the web on their Android ...... 10 Sep 2011 21:40
Nvidia: Kal-El quad core tablets will hit this year
Nvidia: Kal-El quad core tablets will hit this year
Nvidia's CEO Jen-Hsun Huang says the company will power the first quad-core tablets on the market. Confirming a leaked roadmap from earlier ...... 10 Sep 2011 20:56
Google launches iOS web app for Music platform
Google launches iOS web app for Music platform
Launched in May, the beta Google Music platform is now available to iOS users. Google Music, a cloud storage and streaming service for desktop ...... 10 Sep 2011 17:11
Epic 4G Touch down to $99 at Wal-Mart
Epic 4G Touch down to $99 at Wal-Mart
The highly anticipated smartphone is selling on the cheap. Wal-Mart will sell Sprint's version of the Samsung Galaxy S II for $99 with two ...... 10 Sep 2011 16:46
Next Android update to be called Jelly Bean?
Next Android update to be called "Jelly Bean"?
Although unconfirmed, it appears Google's eventual successor to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will be called "Jelly Bean." Sources speaking to ThisIsMyNext ...... 10 Sep 2011 16:06
Android users rejoice; Netflix app now available to all with 2.2+
Android users rejoice; Netflix app now available to all with 2.2+
It's taken a very long time but Netflix fans got some good news today. Android phone users with software 2.2 Froyo or above can now use the ...... 10 Sep 2011 15:09
Adobe launches Flash Media Server 4.5, complete with iOS video solution
Adobe launches Flash Media Server 4.5, complete with iOS video solution
Flash Media Server 4.5 will set the stage to expand online content libraries and give audiences more choice and access to the content they want, Adobe says. ...... 10 Sep 2011 3:43
Sprint will be only carrier with unlimited data plan for iPhone 5 owners
Sprint will be only carrier with unlimited data plan for iPhone 5 owners
According to sources, Sprint will be the only carrier to offer unlimited data for iPhone 5 users. Sprint currently offers unlimited data ...... 10 Sep 2011 2:56
Microsoft signs new Android patent deals with Acer, ViewSonic
Microsoft signs new Android patent deals with Acer, ViewSonic
Microsoft has announced two new patent licensing agreements. Those deals are with Acer and ViewSonic, companies that manufacturer Android tablets. ...... 9 Sep 2011 19:08
Nokia's loss is Samsung's gain in western Europe
Nokia's loss is Samsung's gain in western Europe
Smartphones now account for more than half the mobile phones sold in western Europe according to numbers released by IDC. The figures represent ...... 9 Sep 2011 16:09
Team TouchDroid falls apart after taking credit for CyanogenMod code
Team TouchDroid falls apart after taking credit for CyanogenMod code
Team TouchDroid, one of the groups working on getting Android running on the HP TouchPad, has disbanded after being caught taking credit for ...... 9 Sep 2011 13:46
New Android powered set-top box to feature subscription game client
New Android powered set-top box to feature subscription game client
Vestel, the company that just showed off their TV with a built-in BitTorrent client, will be selling an Android powered set-top box featuring ...... 8 Sep 2011 16:43
KFTC raids Google's offices in Seoul
KFTC raids Google's offices in Seoul
The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) have raided Google's offices in Seoul. It is unclear if the raid is complete, but the KFTC had planned ...... 8 Sep 2011 15:57
HTC sues Apple with patents received from Google
HTC sues Apple with patents received from Google
HTC, in the midst of a legal battle with Apple, has shot back with a new lawsuit today. The smartphone maker, using patents it obtained from ...... 7 Sep 2011 19:21
Citrix launches GoToMeeting app for Android
Citrix launches GoToMeeting app for Android
Cloud company Citrix, popular for its GoToMeeting webinar application, has now launched an app for Android. GoToMeeting will be bundled with ...... 7 Sep 2011 19:01
Android Ice Cream Sandwich to be released in October or November
Android Ice Cream Sandwich to be released in October or November
Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt has let the cat out of the bag. The chairman, speaking at the Dreamforce conference in San Francisco this ...... 7 Sep 2011 17:13
Video: Android with multitouch on HP TouchPad
Video: Android with multitouch on HP TouchPad
Progress on Android for the HP TouchPad appears to be moving along quickly. Team-Touchdroid member fnj001 has created a video demonstrating ...... 7 Sep 2011 10:50
Samsung removes 7.7-inch tablet from IFA following court order
Samsung removes 7.7-inch tablet from IFA following court order
Patent row with Apple continues as Samsung removes new tablet from line-up at Europe's biggest consumer electronics trade fair. Samsung opted ...... 7 Sep 2011 0:58
Confirmed: Next flagship Android phone to be called Nexus Prime
Confirmed: Next flagship Android phone to be called Nexus Prime
Samsung has confirmed the existence of the Nexus Prime smartphone. The company has uploaded the User Agent Profile file for a device dubbed ...... 6 Sep 2011 22:37
Chrome market share continues to grow in August
Chrome market share continues to grow in August
Google's Chrome web browser continued to steadily gain market share in August according to the latest figures from Net Applications. Although ...... 6 Sep 2011 14:20
Toshiba showed AT200 Tablet at IFA
Toshiba showed AT200 Tablet at IFA
Light and thin Toshiba AT200 tablet packs 10.1-inch screen. The tablet runs the Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system, on a Texas Instruments ...... 5 Sep 2011 17:46
Nielsen: Android takes 40 percent share in U.S.
Nielsen: Android takes 40 percent share in U.S.
According to Nielsen's latest data, Android has moved to 40 percent smartphone OS market share in the U.S. The numbers, for the three month ...... 3 Sep 2011 23:38
CyberLink unveils PoweDVD Mobile for Android tablets
CyberLink unveils PoweDVD Mobile for Android tablets
New product lets users effortlessly play, share and wirelessly stream their local videos, music and photos between their PCs and Android-powered tablets. ...... 2 Sep 2011 16:09
Microsoft optimistic Windows Phone will outperform expectations
Microsoft optimistic Windows Phone will outperform expectations
Two phones running Windows Phone 7.5, previously codenamed Mango, have officially been introduced to consumers at HTC events in London, Paris, ...... 2 Sep 2011 15:45
Lenovo tablet goes sub-$200
Lenovo tablet goes sub-$200
Lenovo has launched their IdeaPad A1 at $199. The tablet is 7-inches, runs on Android 2.3, has a single core 1GHz processor, 8GB storage and dual cameras. ...... 2 Sep 2011 12:02
What does Metro UI mean for Microsoft's tablet strategy?
What does Metro UI mean for Microsoft's tablet strategy?
With Windows 8, Microsoft is attempting to walk a fine line between making the OS more tablet friendly and retaining all the standard functionality ...... 1 Sep 2011 17:27
Samsung unveils stacked Galaxy Tab 7.7
Samsung unveils stacked Galaxy Tab 7.7
Samsung has unveiled its latest tablet today at the IFA event, the Galaxy Tab 7.7. As with other devices, the 7.7 is in reference to the ...... 1 Sep 2011 16:27
Just 10 Android apps account for 43 percent of all usage
Just 10 Android apps account for 43 percent of all usage
According to a new Nielsen survey, just 10 apps account for a full 43 percent of all Android app usage. On average, a typical user will spend ...... 1 Sep 2011 16:05
First Android 3.1 tablet headed to AT&T
First Android 3.1 tablet headed to AT&T
AT&T has announced that the first tablet with Android 3.1, the HTC Jetstream, will hit the carrier next week. The 10-inch tablet (with 1280x768 ...... 31 Aug 2011 11:55
Is 30,000 apps for Windows Phone 7 a big deal?
Is 30,000 apps for Windows Phone 7 a big deal?
The Windows Phone 7 Marketplace has, according to one unofficial source, reached 30,000 apps. To put the number in perspective, there are ...... 31 Aug 2011 11:53
Samsung finally announces Galaxy S II for Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T
Samsung finally announces Galaxy S II for Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T
It has been available for months in Europe, and has set pre-sale records in the U.S., but Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy S II for ...... 30 Aug 2011 18:29
July comScore: Android is killing it
July comScore: Android is killing it
comScore has released their latest numbers on top smartphone platforms and unsurprisingly Android and Apple continue to grow at the expense of everyone else. ...... 30 Aug 2011 13:56
Forrester: Amazon could sell 5 million of unconfirmed tablet next quarter
Forrester: Amazon could sell 5 million of unconfirmed tablet next quarter
According to Forrester Research, Amazon could sell 5 million of its still unconfirmed tablet in the Q4, making it a viable competitor to Apple and the iPad. ...... 29 Aug 2011 23:08
Would Samsung really buy webOS off of HP?
Would Samsung really buy webOS off of HP?
In April 2010, HP purchase Palm, along with webOS and all of the company's patents for $1.2 billion, stopping the struggling phone maker from ...... 29 Aug 2011 22:26
CyanogenMod running on HP TouchPad
CyanogenMod running on HP TouchPad
The popular Android devs CyanogenMod have released a video this week showing off Android running on the HP TouchPad tablet, the tablet that ...... 29 Aug 2011 20:16
Sony S2 named Sony Tablet P
Sony S2 named Sony Tablet P
Last week, the tablet formerly known as S1 was given its official name, the "Tablet S." Set for launch in September, the device will run ...... 28 Aug 2011 16:33
Amazon is ready to take over the tablet market
Amazon is ready to take over the tablet market
Amazon is ready to hit the tablet market hard, says the NYPost, as early as late September. Sources claim the e-tailing giant will release ...... 27 Aug 2011 18:16
QNX-based BlackBerrys will run Android apps
QNX-based BlackBerrys will run Android apps
According to BusinessWeek, Android apps are headed to BlackBerrys, soon. QNX-based Blackberrys, set for launch in early 2012, will have the ...... 24 Aug 2011 13:50
Sony Tablet S coming in September
Sony Tablet S coming in September
Formerly known as the S1, Sony has officially named its upcoming tablet the "Tablet S." Set for launch in September, the device will run ...... 24 Aug 2011 12:13
AT&T already looking to dump Facebook phone?
AT&T already looking to dump Facebook phone?
Although AT&T has so far denied the rumor, it appears that the first-ever Facebook phone, the HTC Status, may be on its way out. The move ...... 24 Aug 2011 11:45
Samsung to expand Galaxy smartphone line
Samsung to expand Galaxy smartphone line
Samsung has just announced four upcoming additions to their Galaxy line of smartphones, named the Galaxy W, Galaxy M Pro, Galaxy Y & Galaxy Y Pro. ...... 24 Aug 2011 4:37
South Korea to create own smartphone OS
South Korea to create own smartphone OS
South Korea is set to create its own alternative to Android and iOS, building a new smartphone OS for hometown champs LG and Samsung. The ...... 23 Aug 2011 14:11
Tablet sales to reach 250 million by 2017
Tablet sales to reach 250 million by 2017
Research firm InStat has concluded today that tablet sales will reach 250 million by 2017. Tablets will continue to grow in sales as the ...... 23 Aug 2011 13:38
Will BlackBerry Music be a killer feature or just a footnote?
Will BlackBerry Music be a killer feature or just a footnote?
Details are emerging about RIM's upcoming BlackBerry music service. They will reportedly offer BlackBerry Messenger users access to a wide selection ...... 23 Aug 2011 11:00
HTC CEO: We are not running away from Android
HTC CEO: We are not running away from Android
HTC's CEO Peter Chou has confirmed that the company will remain committed to Android following Google's decision to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. ...... 23 Aug 2011 2:05
Indian company unveils $99 Android tablet
Indian company unveils $99 Android tablet
Lakshmi Access Communications Systems of India has launched their $99 Android tablet this week, which it hopes to gain success within a market ...... 19 Aug 2011 15:19
RIM to launch BlackBerry music service
RIM to launch BlackBerry music service
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is prepared to introduce their own music streaming service, say multiple sources. The company is in late-stage ...... 19 Aug 2011 13:22
iPad 3 coming in 'early 2012,' says WSJ
iPad 3 coming in 'early 2012,' says WSJ
Since the day after the iPad 2 launched, there have been rumors as to when Apple would release the iPad 3. Today, the Wall Street Journal ...... 19 Aug 2011 11:55
BlackBerry Bold 9900 hitting T-Mobile on August 31st
BlackBerry Bold 9900 hitting T-Mobile on August 31st
T-Mobile will get their first 4G BlackBerry on August 31st. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 will cost $300 after rebate with contract, making it ...... 18 Aug 2011 22:43
Nokia hires developer to create apps for Windows Phone, Meego & Symbian
Nokia hires developer to create apps for Windows Phone, Meego & Symbian
Nokia has announced a partnership with Polar Mobile to provide mobile apps for more than 300 different content providers, including Wired UK, ...... 17 Aug 2011 16:45
Report: Best Buy wants to return 200,000 HP TouchPads
Report: Best Buy wants to return 200,000 HP TouchPads
It's no secret that HP's WebOS powered tablet, the TouchPad, hasn't exactly set the world on fire. Now it seems Best Buy may be giving up on the tablet. ...... 17 Aug 2011 12:33
Google's deal to buy Motorola sparks speculation about RIM buyout
Google's deal to buy Motorola sparks speculation about RIM buyout
It appears the acquisition of Motorola Mobility by Google could be the best thing to happen to Research In Motion so far this year. RIM, ...... 17 Aug 2011 1:43
ViewSonic reveals tablet that dual-boots Android, Windows 7
ViewSonic reveals tablet that dual-boots Android, Windows 7
ViewSonic has unveiled their 10-inch tablet today, one that dual-boots Android and Windows 7 and runs on Intel's brand new 1.5GHz Atom Z670 processor. ...... 16 Aug 2011 18:41
Cyanogen hired by Samsung Mobile
Cyanogen hired by Samsung Mobile
Steve Kondik, aka 'Cyanogen' has been hired by Samsung Mobile. Hired as a software engineer, the developer says the new job will not affect ...... 16 Aug 2011 13:22
Google CEO: Motorola deal made to protect Android from Microsoft, Apple
Google CEO: Motorola deal made to protect Android from Microsoft, Apple
Larry Page gives details in blog post following announcement. Google and Motorola Mobility announced yesterday that a $12.5 billion acquisition ...... 16 Aug 2011 8:46
Fusion Garage reveals Grid10 tablet
Fusion Garage reveals Grid10 tablet
TabCo is Fusion Garage. Fusion Garage created the unsuccessful "joojoo" tablet in 2009 which the CEO admits could not live up to the hype ...... 15 Aug 2011 12:05
Amazon tablet to sell for under cost at just $250?
Amazon tablet to sell for under cost at just $250?
According to analyst Tim Bajarin, Amazon's mysterious upcoming tablet will likely sell for under cost, but still be wildly profitable over its lifespan. ...... 15 Aug 2011 11:57
Google to buy Motorola Mobility in $12.5 billion deal
Google to buy Motorola Mobility in $12.5 billion deal
Search giant agrees to buy Android partner for $40 a share. Google Inc. and Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. announced this morning that ...... 15 Aug 2011 7:54
Hackers can attack Android, experts warn
Hackers can attack Android, experts warn
Mobile security experts criticize applications for Android OS. The warnings have come from Riley Hassell, founder of Privateer Labs, and ...... 14 Aug 2011 15:25
Nintendo investors speak: We want games on iOS
Nintendo investors speak: We want games on iOS
Nintendo's stock is in the toilet and investors have begun to get more vocal on the company's inaction. Trading as high as ¥71,100 in 2007 ...... 14 Aug 2011 13:23
Dells axes the Streak 5 tablet
Dells axes the Streak 5 tablet
The company kills off its phone/tablet hybrid after just 14 months on the market. Dell did say that the Streak 7 will still be available, ...... 14 Aug 2011 13:02
Samsung, Apple in German court on August 25
Samsung, Apple in German court on August 25
German court announces date to hear Samsung appeal. Samsung is seeking to overturn a preliminary injunction that prohibits it from importing ...... 14 Aug 2011 8:27
Sony cuts Google TV model prices further
Sony cuts Google TV model prices further
Puts down prices to gain more market share. Sony has dropped the price of Google TV flat-screen models in the United States. The company ...... 14 Aug 2011 6:55
German retailers continue selling Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
German retailers continue selling Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Injunction doesn't harm sales of the Android-based tablet in Germany. The decision by a German court earlier to his that forced a block on ...... 14 Aug 2011 6:55
Acer launches world's first 7-inch Honeycomb tablet
Acer launches world's first 7-inch Honeycomb tablet
Acer has launched the Iconia Tab A100 in the U.S. this weekend, the world's first 7-inch Android tablet to ship with Honeycomb. The tablet ...... 13 Aug 2011 23:57
Samsung Galaxy S II finally gets U.S. release date
Samsung Galaxy S II finally gets U.S. release date
Despite 5 million sales overseas (and counting), the Samsung Galaxy S II has been rightfully hyped in the U.S. Today, the company has finally ...... 13 Aug 2011 0:11
Android now has 20 percent of tablet market share
Android now has 20 percent of tablet market share
According to ABI Research’s "Media Tablets" study, Android devices have now taken 20 percent share in the tablet market, slowly but steadily ...... 12 Aug 2011 21:59
Is Rovio worth $1.2 billion?
Is Rovio worth $1.2 billion?
Rovio, the Finnish company behind the blockbuster hit 'Angry Birds' series, could be worth $1.2 billion, if reports are accurate. The developer ...... 12 Aug 2011 3:26
Apple to reveal 'iCloud iPhone' this year?
Apple to reveal 'iCloud iPhone' this year?
According to Trevor Sheridan of Apple'N'Apps, Apple is looking to release an "iCloud iPhone" this year, alongside the launch of the iPhone 5. ...... 11 Aug 2011 14:03
Facebook releases a standalone app for messaging
Facebook releases a standalone app for messaging
Facebook has announced the launch of "Facebook Messenger," a standalone app for iOS and Android. Messenger will focus on chat and messaging, ...... 11 Aug 2011 0:21
Apple wins Samsung Galaxy tablet block in EU
Apple wins Samsung Galaxy tablet block in EU
Temporary ban affects most of European Union. A German court has issued a temporary injunction banning Samsung Electronics from selling its ...... 10 Aug 2011 18:23
The Vizio Tablet is cheap
The Vizio Tablet is cheap
After announcing the tablet at this year's CES, Vizio has launched its Vizio Tablet (formerly Vizio Via Plus). The tablet will be cheap, ...... 10 Aug 2011 0:32
HTC bootloader unlocking coming soon
HTC bootloader unlocking coming soon
HTC has started HTCDev.com, allowing those who like to tinker with their devices an opportunity to do so more easily. The site gives access ...... 8 Aug 2011 14:48
Samsung to release three new Bada smartphones
Samsung to release three new Bada smartphones
Samsung has noted this week that it will release three new Bada phones in the coming months. Bada is the company's own smartphone OS, launched last year. ...... 8 Aug 2011 12:52
Sprint to sell Samsung Conquer 4G for under $100
Sprint to sell Samsung Conquer 4G for under $100
Reaching a new price point for 4G devices, Sprint will begin selling the Samsung Conquer 4G for $99 (with rebate), on August 21st. The device ...... 8 Aug 2011 0:52
ComScore: Android now at 40 percent of U.S. market share
ComScore: Android now at 40 percent of U.S. market share
According to the latest figures from comScore MobiLens, Android continues its exponential growth story, taking 40.1 percent of the U.S. market ...... 5 Aug 2011 17:04
Sony's custom Honeycomb UI leaked
Sony's custom Honeycomb UI leaked
Sony's upcoming S1 and S2 tablets will run a custom Honeycomb UI, and pics of the OS have leaked today. From the pics, the OS doesn't look ...... 5 Aug 2011 16:23
Skype 2.1 enables video on majority of Android devices
Skype 2.1 enables video on majority of Android devices
Skype expands number of Android devices that can use video call features dramatically. The Skype for Android application has been updated ...... 5 Aug 2011 13:10
PlayStation Vita will not hit U.S. until 2012, says Sony
PlayStation Vita will not hit U.S. until 2012, says Sony
Japanese buyers will see the console for Christmas, but everyone else has to wait. Despite the general expectation that Sony would be rolling ...... 4 Aug 2011 15:05
Microsoft fires back at Google over patent dispute
Microsoft fires back at Google over patent dispute
Yesterday, Google came out guns blazing, calling out Oracle, Microsoft and Apple, accusing them of trying to stifle Android growth and development ...... 4 Aug 2011 13:09
Android users 2.5 times more likely to see malware now
Android users 2.5 times more likely to see malware now
Research shows the growth of Android-targeting malware. Research carried out by mobile security firm Lookout suggests that mobile users with ...... 3 Aug 2011 23:25
Google responds to series of lawsuits based on Android, calls out rivals
Google responds to series of lawsuits based on Android, calls out rivals
In a surprising post today, Google has called out Oracle, Microsoft and Apple today, accusing them of trying to stifle Android growth and development ...... 3 Aug 2011 21:37
ITC to probe Apple patent claim against Samsung
ITC to probe Apple patent claim against Samsung
Trade panel votes to review Apple charges against South Korean rival. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has said it will investigate ...... 3 Aug 2011 20:56
Android trojan records, uploads phone calls
Android trojan records, uploads phone calls
CA Security Advisory details Android call snooping trojan. There has been a lot of attention focused lately on the growth of malware in circulation ...... 3 Aug 2011 14:51
Windows XP sees its share fall under 50 percent, finally
Windows XP sees its share fall under 50 percent, finally
It has taken awhile, but Windows XP's global market share has finally fallen under 50 percent, to 49.69 percent. Despite the fall, the OS ...... 3 Aug 2011 2:12
Android rules global smartphone share
Android rules global smartphone share
Android has now taken almost 50 percent of global smartphone market share. According to research firm Canalys, strong growth in the Asia-Pacific ...... 1 Aug 2011 23:05
Logitech admits Google TV is epic failure, drops price of Revue to $99
Logitech admits Google TV is epic failure, drops price of Revue to $99
Google TV is a failure. Logitech, makers of the Google TV-based "Revue" set-top box, lost $30 million in the Q1, following a disastrous $34 ...... 1 Aug 2011 0:49
Nortel patent trove purchase facing extra scrutiny from DOJ
Nortel patent trove purchase facing extra scrutiny from DOJ
Earlier this month, Apple and a consortium that includes RIM, Sony, Ericsson, EMC and Microsoft outbid Google and purchased 6000 patents from ...... 31 Jul 2011 3:01
Google buys up 1029 IBM patents
Google buys up 1029 IBM patents
Google has confirmed they have purchased 1029 patents from IBM this week, for wide-ranging tech. All 1029 are listed here thanks to SEObythesea ...... 31 Jul 2011 2:36
Dell shows off Streak 10 Pro in China
Dell shows off Streak 10 Pro in China
Dell has launched its Streak 10 Pro tablet in China this week. The Honeycomb tablet is the company's first 10-inch model and is priced competitively ...... 29 Jul 2011 22:26
Android keeps taking more smartphone market share
Android keeps taking more smartphone market share
Android continued its trek for control of the smartphone market in June, taking 39 percent of the U.S. market. Apple's iOS continued to grow, ...... 29 Jul 2011 3:28
8 percent of Android Apps leak private information
8 percent of Android Apps leak private information
Researcher identifies offenders among batch of 10,000 Android applications. Security researcher Neil Daswani, of security firm Dasient, has ...... 28 Jul 2011 14:09
Alibaba shows off new mobile OS
Alibaba shows off new mobile OS
Alibaba, one of China's largest e-commerce companies, has announced the launch of its own mobile OS today. The OS will run on smartphones and tablets. ...... 28 Jul 2011 13:20
Verizon releasing 4G-capable Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets on Thursday
Verizon releasing 4G-capable Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets on Thursday
Verizon says it will release the much-anticipated LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet on Thursday for $529 (16GB) or $629 (32GB). ...... 28 Jul 2011 1:44
Mozilla to develop mobile operating system
Mozilla to develop mobile operating system
Boot to Gecko project draws on some parts of Google's Android. Gecko is the rendering engine that is used by the Firefox browser to display ...... 27 Jul 2011 15:35
AT&T: 2011 Android devices will all receive Gingerbread
AT&T: 2011 Android devices will all receive Gingerbread
AT&T has noted this week that all Android phones released in 2011 will be updated to Gingerbread, a welcome development for consumers. So ...... 26 Jul 2011 12:22
BlackBerry maker to cut 2000 more jobs
BlackBerry maker to cut 2000 more jobs
RIM, the company behind the BlackBerry line of smartphones, says they will cut another 2000 jobs, around 11 percent of their current workforce. ...... 26 Jul 2011 2:20
Firefox headed to Honeycomb tablets this year?
Firefox headed to Honeycomb tablets this year?
According to multiple sources, Mozilla's upcoming Firefox 8 may be headed to Honeycomb tablets by the end of the year. The popular browser ...... 24 Jul 2011 19:48
AT&T getting Nexus S at discounted $99 with contract
AT&T getting Nexus S at discounted $99 with contract
Samsung has said today that they will offer the Nexus S flagship Android phone via AT&T. Starting on July 24th, the flagship will go on sale ...... 21 Jul 2011 16:24
Has Android jumped to 30 percent tablet market share?
Has Android jumped to 30 percent tablet market share?
According to a new report from research group Strategy Analytics, Android has jumped to 30 percent market share, taking a large bite out of ...... 21 Jul 2011 15:29
Google shuts down Google Labs
Google shuts down Google Labs
Google has said this week that it will begin winding down "Google Labs," the company's more experimental prototypes. Says the search giant: ...... 21 Jul 2011 12:33
Google launching Android 3.2 by early next month
Google launching Android 3.2 by early next month
According to IBtimes, Google will have launched Android 3.2 Honeycomb by very early next month, with production partners likely receiving at ...... 16 Jul 2011 19:42
Motorola preparing a quad-core, Android 4.0 monster?
Motorola preparing a quad-core, Android 4.0 monster?
According to multiple reports, Motorola is already testing a prototype for the tablet that will succeed the Xoom. The device is allegedly ...... 15 Jul 2011 15:26
Google confirms; 10 million G+ users and 550,000 Android daily activations
Google confirms; 10 million G+ users and 550,000 Android daily activations
Google reported their quarterly earnings tonight, blowing away estimates with revenue coming in at $6.92 billion. Additionally, Google says ...... 14 Jul 2011 20:32
Google adds movie rentals to Android Market
Google adds movie rentals to Android Market
Google has updated its Android Market platform this week, allowing U.S. users to rent movies or purchase books right to their smartphone. ...... 14 Jul 2011 20:12
Beware of Zeus, the Trojan hits Android devices
Beware of Zeus, the Trojan hits Android devices
The infamous Zeus Trojan has found its way to Android smartphones, a potentially devastating event. Security firm Fortinet says Zeus, which ...... 14 Jul 2011 14:58
Google+ on pace to reach 20 million users by this weekend
Google+ on pace to reach 20 million users by this weekend
According to analysis from Ancestry.com founder Paul Allen, Google's Google+ social network will hit 20 million users by this weekend. Allen ...... 13 Jul 2011 22:32
'Facebook phone' coming this week
'Facebook phone' coming this week
The first "Facebook phone" is officially hitting the United States on July 17th via Best Buy Stores. HTC's Status will sell for $50 with 2-year contract. ...... 12 Jul 2011 2:01
Google launches first e-reader, iriver Story HD
Google launches first e-reader, iriver Story HD
Google has launched their first e-reader this week, via a partnership with iriver. The iriver Story HD will go on sale on Sunday at $140, ...... 12 Jul 2011 1:07
Report: Amazon makes large tablet order
Report: Amazon makes large tablet order
While still unconfirmed by the e-tailing giant, it has practically become fact that Amazon is preparing a tablet for the Q3 2011. A report ...... 10 Jul 2011 23:23
HTC Thunderbolt owners rejoice, reboot glitch fixed
HTC Thunderbolt owners rejoice, reboot glitch fixed
Since its launch, HTC Thunderbolt owners have complained over the excessive amounts of forced reboots caused by their device, having their phone ...... 9 Jul 2011 20:13
Greedy Oracle is looking to kill Android growth
Greedy Oracle is looking to kill Android growth
Oracle, who has sued Google over infringing on Java copyrights and patents with its Android operating system is apparently now looking to collect ...... 9 Jul 2011 13:54
Droid 3 now available for pre-order from Verizon
Droid 3 now available for pre-order from Verizon
Verizon has quietly added the Droid 3 to its catalog of smartphones, with the device now up for pre-order. The phone will cost $200 with ...... 7 Jul 2011 14:00
Judge rejects Apple's request for preliminary injunction in App Store trademark case
Judge rejects Apple's request for preliminary injunction in App Store trademark case
A federal judge in California has rejected a request by Apple to halt Amazon's use of the words "App Store." The injunction request is part ...... 7 Jul 2011 11:41
Amazon adds unlimited option to Cloud Drive, iPad app
Amazon adds unlimited option to Cloud Drive, iPad app
Amazon has created an unlimited option for its Cloud Drive, giving users a chance to save every song ever written in the cloud for $20 a year. ...... 6 Jul 2011 23:03
Nintendo: We will not create games for iOS
Nintendo: We will not create games for iOS
Following news that Pokemon Co. would begin developing software for iOS and Android, speculation immediately shifted to Nintendo and whether ...... 6 Jul 2011 20:01
Microsoft wants $15 for every Samsung Android device sold
Microsoft wants $15 for every Samsung Android device sold
Android is a very lucrative business for Microsoft. Following its recent trend of pressuring handset makers to pay up, Microsoft is demanding ...... 6 Jul 2011 12:25
TI OMAP 4 phones get Netflix HD certification
TI OMAP 4 phones get Netflix HD certification
Texas Instruments has said today that Netflix has given their OMAP 4 platform Netflix HD certification, meaning all future OMAP 4-based devices ...... 6 Jul 2011 0:13
ComScore: Apple, Android gain at expense of RIM
ComScore: Apple, Android gain at expense of RIM
According to the latest figures from research firm ComScore, Android and iOS have once again gained U.S. market share at the expense of RIM. ...... 5 Jul 2011 23:11
Google+ for iPhone now awaiting approval
Google+ for iPhone now awaiting approval
Google has already submitted a Google+ app for the Apple App Store, and says it is waiting for approval. The app was submitted sometime "prior ...... 5 Jul 2011 1:21
Tag Heuer releases premium $6700 Android phone
Tag Heuer releases premium $6700 Android phone
Tag Heuer, the luxury watch maker, has released its own Android smartphone, one that commands a huge $6700 price tag. The "Tag Heuer Link" ...... 3 Jul 2011 1:48
Apple and group buy Nortel patents for $4.5 billion
Apple and group buy Nortel patents for $4.5 billion
Apple and a consortium that includes RIM, Sony, Ericsson, EMC and Microsoft have outbid Google and purchased 6000 patents from bankrupt telecom ...... 1 Jul 2011 15:27
Must Read: RIM exec sends open letter on conditions within company
Must Read: RIM exec sends open letter on conditions within company
BGR has posted an open letter from a high-level RIM executive, one that touches on the conditions within the company as its share price, morale ...... 30 Jun 2011 18:12
iPad now has 100,000 native apps
iPad now has 100,000 native apps
There are now over 100,000 native iPad apps available in the Apple App Store, an impressive milestone for the tablet whose first generation ...... 30 Jun 2011 17:42
Cisco prices its Cius tablet for under $750
Cisco prices its Cius tablet for "under $750"
Cisco has announced the price for its Cius tablet with the ambiguous "under $750" price point. Adding to the confusion, the company says ...... 30 Jun 2011 1:07
Square mobile payment service raises $100 million
Square mobile payment service raises $100 million
Twitter co-founder's mobile payment service gets 9-figure investment. In the financing round, led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Jack ...... 29 Jun 2011 19:08
HTC Status is first ever 'Facebook phone'
HTC Status is first ever 'Facebook phone'
AT&T has revealed the first ever "Facebook phone" this week, the HTC Status. The device is dubbed so because it has its own Facebook button ...... 29 Jun 2011 15:30
The Google+ project targets Facebook
The Google+ project targets Facebook
Google gives social networking another blast with its most ambitious Facebook-killing attempt yet. Google's failure to capitalize on the ...... 29 Jun 2011 13:26
Google: Daily Android activations hit half a million
Google: Daily Android activations hit half a million
Daily figure jumps by 100k in in about six weeks. Google had revealed in December of last year that about 300,000 Android devices were being ...... 29 Jun 2011 1:47
Microsoft launches Office 365 globally
Microsoft launches Office 365 globally
Launch geared toward small- to medium-sized businesses. At a media event in New York, Microsoft officially launched Office 365, which has ...... 28 Jun 2011 11:21
Baidu to create smartphone OS based off Android?
Baidu to create smartphone OS based off Android?
According to local reports from China, Baidu is secretly creating "Qiushi," a smartphone OS based off Android. Baidu is China's largest search ...... 27 Jun 2011 13:23
Samsung building Google's Android 4.0 'Nexus Prime'?
Samsung building Google's Android 4.0 'Nexus Prime'?
According to BGR, who leaked details of an upcoming Nexus device last month, the phone may be called "Nexus Prime" and be manufactured by Samsung. ...... 27 Jun 2011 12:39
The Apple iPad remains the only relevant tablet
The Apple iPad remains the only relevant tablet
According to the latest figures from comScore, the Apple iPad remains the only relevant tablet, accounting for 99.3 percent of all tablet traffic ...... 26 Jun 2011 18:38
Archos shows off cheap Honeycomb tablets with 250GB storage
Archos shows off cheap Honeycomb tablets with 250GB storage
Archos has announced two new Android 3.1 Honeycomb tablets this week, each using a 7mm "Thin HDD" to pack 250GB of internal storage. The ...... 25 Jun 2011 13:46
Apple sues Samsung in South Korea over patents
Apple sues Samsung in South Korea over patents
Latest development in on-going dispute between both giants. A court in South Korea revealed on Friday that Apple sued Samsung in the country, ...... 24 Jun 2011 23:19
Sprint letting users remove smartphone bloatware
Sprint letting users remove smartphone bloatware
If you have purchased an Android smartphone in the last year, chances are you have been stuck with a device that comes loaded with bloatware, ...... 24 Jun 2011 23:06
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray smartphone revealed
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray smartphone revealed
Sony Ericsson's Xperia ray unveiled along with Sony Ericsson txt and Xperia active this week. The new Xperia ray smartphone runs the Android ...... 24 Jun 2011 20:25
Sony Ericsson unveils Xperia active smartphone
Sony Ericsson unveils Xperia active smartphone
Sony Ericsson's Xperia active unveiled along with Sony Ericsson txt and Xperia ray this week. The new Xperia active smartphone runs the Android ...... 24 Jun 2011 20:24
HTC Evo View 4G is first Android tablet with Netflix support
HTC Evo View 4G is first Android tablet with Netflix support
Sprint has launched its first 4G Android tablet today, the HTC Evo View. The Evo View can connect to Sprint's Wi-Max 4G data network, but ...... 24 Jun 2011 17:52
Hulu Plus now available for Android devices
Hulu Plus now available for Android devices
Hulu has announced today that they have expanded their Hulu Plus premium service to a number of Android devices. The app is available now ...... 23 Jun 2011 17:54
Sony: No PS4 discussion for quite some time
Sony: No PS4 discussion for quite some time
Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America (SCEA), addresses PlayStation 4 (PS4) in Forbes interview. There ...... 23 Jun 2011 10:46
Mozilla Firefox 5 fixes bugs, meets rapid release schedule
Mozilla Firefox 5 fixes bugs, meets rapid release schedule
Mozilla hit June 21 target for the release of Firefox 5. Compared to past upgrades to the Mozilla Firefox web browser, the release of version ...... 23 Jun 2011 10:28
First Nokia Windows Phone 7 devices coming October 26th?
First Nokia Windows Phone 7 devices coming October 26th?
The latest reports speculate that Nokia will unveil their first Windows Phone 7 smartphones on October 26th, months after their deal with Microsoft ...... 23 Jun 2011 2:19
Huawei launches MediaPad tablet
Huawei launches MediaPad tablet
Huawei, the largest Chinese mobile phone-network maker, has launched its latest tablet this week, the 7-inch MediaPad. The MediaPad will ...... 21 Jun 2011 0:45
Nokia N9 pictures leak ahead of announcement
Nokia N9 pictures leak ahead of announcement
Leaked Nokia N9 press photos posted by PocketNow ahead of tomorrow's announcement. Nokia's N9 is expected to be announced tomorrow at CommunicAsia ...... 20 Jun 2011 14:13
Best Buy expands cloud music offering to U.S.
Best Buy expands cloud music offering to U.S.
Best Buy has noted this weekend that it will be expanding its current UK-only cloud music platform to the U.S. in an effort to challenge recent ...... 19 Jun 2011 12:08
RIM's stock crushed following horrendous earnings report
RIM's stock crushed following horrendous earnings report
RIM, the makers of the once-popular BlackBerry smartphones, has seen its stock fall to its lowest point in 5 years following another quarter ...... 17 Jun 2011 11:06
'Angry Birds' downloads hit 1 million per day
'Angry Birds' downloads hit 1 million per day
Rovio's Peter Vesterbacka has said today that the developer's blockbuster smash hit franchise "Angry Birds" now sees 1 million downloads per day. ...... 16 Jun 2011 11:06
Some leaked details of the Google Nexus 4G surface
Some leaked details of the Google Nexus 4G surface
BGR has reported on the upcoming Google Nexus 4G, the latest in the Nexus line of 'flagship' Android devices attached to the Google name. ...... 15 Jun 2011 22:29
DOJ approves Google's bid for Nortel patents
DOJ approves Google's bid for Nortel patents
Google's $900 million "stalking-horse" bid for 6000 Nortel patents has been approved by the Department of Justice, meaning an auction is set ...... 14 Jun 2011 20:03
Samsung will become world's largest smartphone maker this quarter
Samsung will become world's largest smartphone maker this quarter
After 15 years on top, Nomura has said today that both Samsung and Apple will surpass Nokia to become the world's largest smartphone makers, ...... 13 Jun 2011 17:43
It's official: HP TouchPad coming July 1st
It's official: HP TouchPad coming July 1st
Following weeks of speculation, HP has officially announced that the TouchPad tablet will launch on July 1st in the U.S. The tablet will ...... 10 Jun 2011 0:24
Samsung Galaxy S II coming next month to major carriers
Samsung Galaxy S II coming next month to major carriers
According to multiple reports, Samsung's new flagship Galaxy S II smartphone will go on sale next month for major U.S. carriers. The device ...... 8 Jun 2011 23:31
HP TouchPad coming on June 22nd?
HP TouchPad coming on June 22nd?
Although unconfirmed, the latest rumor surfacing is that HP's TouchPad tablet will be released on June 22nd. The date comes via Synnex, and ...... 8 Jun 2011 23:12
Viewsonic shows off $250 'budget' tablet
Viewsonic shows off $250 'budget' tablet
Viewsonic has unveiled its latest Android tablet, a $250 'budget' device dubbed the ViewBook 730. Running Android 2.2 on an ARM Cortex-A8 ...... 7 Jun 2011 0:38
Sony Ericsson launches over 20 new games for Xperia Play
Sony Ericsson launches over 20 new games for Xperia Play
Sony Ericsson has announced 20 new games for the Xperia Play gaming smartphone, including 10 that have been optimized for the device specifically. ...... 6 Jun 2011 21:00
Sony E3 coverage: $250 PS Vita, PS Move, 3D, monitors, bundles, games
Sony E3 coverage: $250 PS Vita, PS Move, 3D, monitors, bundles, games
Sony's E3 keynote has just begun, and we will be reviewing after. For now, watch the live stream here: E3 Sony PSN Outage jack Tretton ...... 6 Jun 2011 20:26
Apple WWDC 2011: $30 OS X Lion, iOS 5, free iCloud
Apple WWDC 2011: $30 OS X Lion, iOS 5, free iCloud
Today is Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where the company is expected to launch iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion and iCloud. Mac OS X Lion ...... 6 Jun 2011 13:09
RIM BlackBerry continues death spiral
RIM BlackBerry continues death spiral
comScore has posted new figures for U.S. smartphone market share and to no one's surprise, Android continues to surge at the expense of RIM. ...... 3 Jun 2011 11:55
HP open to licensing WebOS
HP open to licensing WebOS
Chief Executive says door is open to licensing operating system to other companies. When Hewlett-Packard Co acquired Palm, one of the biggest ...... 3 Jun 2011 1:51
Android continues to top market share and data usage in U.S.
Android continues to top market share and data usage in U.S.
Nielsen has revealed the latest U.S. smartphone market share, and Android continues to lead the pack. Overall, 37 percent of Americans now ...... 1 Jun 2011 0:36
Twitter prepared to introduce photo-sharing service?
Twitter prepared to introduce photo-sharing service?
Twitter may be ready to introduce its own photo-sharing service as early as this week, say multiple reports. The service will be announced ...... 31 May 2011 13:19
Samsung will continue to use Android for upcoming tablets
Samsung will continue to use Android for upcoming tablets
Samsung has confirmed today that it will stick with the Android mobile OS for its upcoming tablets. Notes Samsung mobile boss JK Shin: "We'll ...... 31 May 2011 1:20
ZiiLABS shows off Honeycomb tablets for OEMs
ZiiLABS shows off Honeycomb tablets for OEMs
ZiiLABS has showed off their new line of Jaguar Honeycomb tablets for OEMs this week, introducing the powerful "energy efficient" Android devices ...... 30 May 2011 12:27
Motorola to be first with Tegra 3-based tablet?
Motorola to be first with Tegra 3-based tablet?
Nvidia showed off their quad-core Kal-El (Tegra 3) processors at the Mobile World Congress, going as far as to say that the first tablets with ...... 30 May 2011 12:09
ViewSonic reveals tablet with dual-boot Android, Windows 7
ViewSonic reveals tablet with dual-boot Android, Windows 7
ViewSonic has showed off a 10-inch tablet today, one that dual-boots Android and Windows 7 and runs on Intel's brand new Oak Trail processor. ...... 30 May 2011 11:08
Popular gaming emulators get pulled from Android Market
Popular gaming emulators get pulled from Android Market
It appears this weekend that Google has pulled a number of popular gaming emulators from the Android Market. All were created by developer ...... 29 May 2011 23:44
Sony NGP to be named 'PS Vita'?
Sony NGP to be named 'PS Vita'?
The latest rumor, and "confirmed" by a couple of photos, is that Sony will name their upcoming NGP handheld "PlayStation Vita." Vita is the ...... 29 May 2011 22:33
Google Nexus 3 to remove all physical buttons?
Google Nexus 3 to remove all physical buttons?
TechHog has posted what they claim to be the upcoming Google Nexus 3 flagship Android device, one that will run on Android's "Ice Cream Sandwich" platform. ...... 29 May 2011 22:08
Microsoft has made more from Android phone sales than on WP7
Microsoft has made more from Android phone sales than on WP7
Horace Dediu of Asymco has posted some interesting figures today, noting that Microsoft has actually made a lot more money off Android phone ...... 27 May 2011 23:42
Netflix Android app gets updated, more devices now supported
Netflix Android app gets updated, more devices now supported
Netflix has updated their Android app this afternoon, adding support for three more devices. In addition to the Droid Incredible, Nexus One, ...... 27 May 2011 2:02
Introducing 'Wallet' by Google for NFC devices
Introducing 'Wallet' by Google for NFC devices
Google has introduced their "Wallet" automatic mobile phone payment system today, turning NFC-enabled devices into credit cards. Users with ...... 27 May 2011 1:29
Google sued by eBay, PayPal over trade secrets
Google sued by eBay, PayPal over trade secrets
PayPal and its parent eBay have sued Google and two executives today over trade secret misappropriation. The trade secrets were related to ...... 27 May 2011 0:52
HTC's 10.1-inch Puccini Tablet heads to mass production in June?
HTC's 10.1-inch Puccini Tablet heads to mass production in June?
HTC Corporation is expected to bring a new line of tablet PCs to the market before the end of the year. According to a report from DigiTimes, ...... 26 May 2011 15:33
Google to unveil mobile payment tech on Thursday?
Google to unveil mobile payment tech on Thursday?
Reuters cites sources in reporting that Google will unveil its mobile payments service on Thursday. The Internet giant has teamed up with ...... 24 May 2011 20:45
Apple iOS App Store hits 500,000 app milestone
Apple iOS App Store hits 500,000 app milestone
Apple has approved the 500,000th app to the iOS App Store today, another large milestone for the ever growing store. By comparison, the Android ...... 24 May 2011 11:23
Barnes & Noble unveils new Nook with e-ink touchscreen
Barnes & Noble unveils new Nook with e-ink touchscreen
Barnes & Noble has unveiled its latest e-reader today at a special launch event. The device will be smaller (about the size of a paperback ...... 24 May 2011 11:05
Twitter completes purchase of TweetDeck
Twitter completes purchase of TweetDeck
Twitter has completed their acquisition of TweetDeck, one of the most popular clients for the microblogging service. The purchase ended for ...... 24 May 2011 2:56
Google blocks rooted users from renting movies from Android Market
Google blocks rooted users from renting movies from Android Market
Google has confirmed today that Android users with rooted devices will not be able to rent movies via the Android Market. The search giant ...... 22 May 2011 14:15
Gartner: Android, iOS gain, RIM, Windows, Symbian decline
Gartner: Android, iOS gain, RIM, Windows, Symbian decline
Research firm Gartner has spelled out Android and Apple's dominance in the global smartphone market, revealing the Q1 sales figures today. ...... 19 May 2011 22:25
Google to fix Android security flaw
Google to fix Android security flaw
Google has announced today that it is currently fixing an Android security flaw that was brought to the public's attention last week by German researchers. ...... 18 May 2011 14:38
Verizon to begin selling Xperia Play next week
Verizon to begin selling Xperia Play next week
Verizon will bring the Xperia Play smartphone to the U.S. next week, May 26th. Sony's "PlayStation Phone" is an Android device that has slide-out ...... 17 May 2011 13:00
Amazon's upcoming tablet to use quad-core Nvidia Tegra Kal-El?
Amazon's upcoming tablet to use quad-core Nvidia Tegra Kal-El?
Although only partially confirmed, we reported earlier this week that Amazon is working on a full family of Android devices for the holidays, ...... 16 May 2011 23:55
Samsung makes it official, Android 2.3 coming to Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab
Samsung makes it official, Android 2.3 coming to Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab
Samsung has made it official, Android 2.3 Gingerbread is headed to the Galaxy S, Galaxy Ace/Gio/Fit/Mini and the Galaxy Tab. Gingerbread ...... 16 May 2011 15:12
1000 RIM PlayBook tablets recalled
1000 RIM PlayBook tablets recalled
RIM has confirmed that it is recalling 1000 BlackBerry Playbooks thanks to a software glitch. The company says a few of the 16GB models "were ...... 16 May 2011 12:42
Sony Ericsson drops lawsuit against Clearwire
Sony Ericsson drops lawsuit against Clearwire
Earlier this year, Sony Ericsson sued Clearwire over its logo, claiming it is too similar to its own logo and therefore would confuse consumers, ...... 15 May 2011 21:26
Amazon working on a 'family' of Android devices
Amazon working on a 'family' of Android devices
If it proves to be accurate, AandMe is reporting today that Amazon is working on a full family of Android devices for the holidays, including ...... 13 May 2011 15:04
Adobe releases Flash 10.3 for desktop, Android
Adobe releases Flash 10.3 for desktop, Android
Adobe has launched Flash Player 10.3 for Windows, Mac and Linux systems this morning, as well as for Android phones and tablets including Android ...... 13 May 2011 13:50
Netflix streaming app finally available for a few Android devices
Netflix streaming app finally available for a few Android devices
Netflix has announced the launch of the long awaited streaming app for Android devices, however, it is only available on five devices. As ...... 12 May 2011 17:02
Obvious alert: Record labels angry at Google over Google Music launch
Obvious alert: Record labels angry at Google over Google Music launch
As reported this week, Google has launched the beta of their Google Music cloud service. To nobody's surprise, the record labels are not ...... 12 May 2011 12:11
Original Samsung Galaxy Tab starting to get Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update?
Original Samsung Galaxy Tab starting to get Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update?
According to numerous reports, Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update to the original Galaxy Tab tablet. 2.3.3 ...... 12 May 2011 11:55
Google I/O conference: Android@Home gives you control over household items
Google I/O conference: Android@Home gives you control over household items
Google has introduced Android@Home today during their I/O conference, a service that it will give users a chance to control their home's lights ...... 10 May 2011 14:08
Google I/O conference: Streaming movie rentals headed to Android Market
Google I/O conference: Streaming movie rentals headed to Android Market
Following our ongoing coverage of Google's I/O conference, the search giant has announced streaming movie rentals for the Android Market, giving ...... 10 May 2011 13:17
Google I/O conference: Introducing Google Music beta
Google I/O conference: Introducing Google Music beta
Google has just launched their oft-delayed Google Music service in beta, live now at music.google.com. You can head over now to request an ...... 10 May 2011 13:02
Google I/O conference: Activating 400,000 Android device every day, Android 3.1 rolling out today
Google I/O conference: Activating 400,000 Android device every day, Android 3.1 rolling out today
Speaking at their I/O conference today, Google has said they are activating 400,000 Android devices daily. Overall, activated Android devices ...... 10 May 2011 12:51
Android Gingerbread still on only 4 percent of devices
Android Gingerbread still on only 4 percent of devices
In Google's latest note on Android release figures, it appears that 2.3 Gingerbread is still not seeing any distribution, with the operating ...... 9 May 2011 14:56
Samsung Galaxy S II already has 3 million pre-orders
Samsung Galaxy S II already has 3 million pre-orders
Samsung has noted today that its upcoming Galaxy S II already has 3 million pre-orders worldwide, not including the U.S. where the phone hasn't ...... 9 May 2011 12:12
Amazon's Cloud Player now streams on iOS devices
Amazon's Cloud Player now streams on iOS devices
Launched with just Android compatibility, Amazon's Cloud Player has now been updated to work with iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. ...... 8 May 2011 21:36
Sprint now offering Nexus S 4G for $200, Best Buy at $150
Sprint now offering Nexus S 4G for $200, Best Buy at $150
Sprint has announced the release of the Nexus S 4G for their network, giving CDMA/WiMax 4G users a chance to use Google's flagship Android device. ...... 8 May 2011 21:15
Asus Eee Pad Transformer continues to see strong demand, shortages
Asus Eee Pad Transformer continues to see strong demand, shortages
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer just reached American shores last week but has quickly seen huge demand and shortages. Asus says today that ...... 8 May 2011 20:18
Android continues to take more smartphone share, BlackBerry falls
Android continues to take more smartphone share, BlackBerry falls
According to the latest comScore MobiLens survey, Android continues to take smartphone market share at a rapid pace, and mainly all at the expense ...... 7 May 2011 14:15
Quick Guide: Adding AfterDawn feed to Pulse app on Android (or iOS)
Quick Guide: Adding AfterDawn feed to Pulse app on Android (or iOS)
In this very quick guide we will teach our users how to keep updated with the latest AfterDawn news via the excellent (and FREE) Pulse news ...... 7 May 2011 13:18
Video Daily: BlackBerry PlayBook running Android apps
Video Daily: BlackBerry PlayBook running Android apps
One of RIM's most-anticipated features for their PlayBook tablet is its ability to tap into the 250,000 app-strong Android Market. This week, ...... 6 May 2011 22:15
New AT&T Android device re-introduces sideloading app installs
New AT&T Android device re-introduces sideloading app installs
Last year, AT&T began locking down all Android devices, blocking sideloading of apps for "security reasons." Today, it appears that AT&T ...... 6 May 2011 1:37
B&N to launch Honeycomb tablet/e-reader on May 24th?
B&N to launch Honeycomb tablet/e-reader on May 24th?
Speaking to investors this week, Barnes & Noble has announced that it will reveal a new tablet or e-reader on May 24th, with many speculating ...... 5 May 2011 23:57
Twitter finally acquires TweetDeck
Twitter finally acquires TweetDeck
After being in advanced talks for a few weeks now, it appears Twitter will acquire the popular TweetDeck client, for somewhere around $50 million. ...... 3 May 2011 21:54
HBO Go now available for iOS and Android
HBO Go now available for iOS and Android
HBO has announced the launch of the GO service for Android and iOS, free for HBO subscribers. To use the service, users will need an Android ...... 30 Apr 2011 15:24
Android 2.3.4 adds video and voice chat support to Google Talk
Android 2.3.4 adds video and voice chat support to Google Talk
In an announcement that should make Android device owners with front-side cameras very happy, Google has said that Android 2.3.4 will add video ...... 28 Apr 2011 23:37
Geohot insults Sony, but denies any involvement with PSN breach
Geohot insults Sony, but denies any involvement with PSN breach
Not that he really had, George "Geohot" Hotz has denied all involvement with the recent PSN security breach. For our latest coverage on the ...... 28 Apr 2011 22:47
Google releases Google Docs native Android app
Google releases Google Docs native Android app
Google has released their first Google Docs Android app this week, giving users a chance to access, share and edit their docs from a native ...... 27 Apr 2011 23:55
Android is now most wanted smartphone OS in U.S.
Android is now most wanted smartphone OS in U.S.
Android is now most wanted smartphone OS in U.S., says Nielsen. In the period of July to September 2010, consumers looking for a new smartphone ...... 27 Apr 2011 0:12
Windows 8 to allow pattern-based logins?
Windows 8 to allow pattern-based logins?
According to a new video, Windows 8 will allow users to login/unlock their computers with patterns, just like Android and iOS devices do now. ...... 22 Apr 2011 16:48
U.S. Army chooses Android for smartphones
U.S. Army chooses Android for smartphones
The U.S. Army has selected Android as its OS of choice for upcoming Army-approved smartphones and tablets, as well as for apps that will be ...... 22 Apr 2011 15:19
RIM and Hulu in talks to bring access back to PlayBook
RIM and Hulu in talks to bring access back to PlayBook
Yesterday we reported that Hulu, the streaming TV content site, was now blocked to BlackBerry PlayBook owners, who had had access for two days after launch. ...... 22 Apr 2011 14:03
Kindle adds library lending
Kindle adds library lending
Amazon has said this week that the Kindle e-reader will finally allow customers to borrow books from 11,000 U.S. libraries, beginning later in the year. ...... 22 Apr 2011 13:38
Samsung's first LTE device, the Droid Charge, coming next week
Samsung's first LTE device, the Droid Charge, coming next week
Verizon has said today that Samsung's first LTE device, the Droid Charge, will be available on April 28th. The Droid Charge runs Android ...... 21 Apr 2011 22:23
Hulu refuses to embrace mobile, blocks access on BlackBerry PlayBook tablet
Hulu refuses to embrace mobile, blocks access on BlackBerry PlayBook tablet
Hulu, in their ongoing efforts to not embrace smartphones and tablets, has blocked access to the site for BlackBerry PlayBook owners. Tablet ...... 21 Apr 2011 14:58
Apple sues Samsung for copying tablets, phones
Apple sues Samsung for "copying" tablets, phones
Apple has sued Samsung this week, accusing its rival of "copying" iOS devices when creating its Galaxy line of tablets and phones. The lawsuit ...... 19 Apr 2011 13:51
Twitter looking to buy TweetDeck for $50 million
Twitter looking to buy TweetDeck for $50 million
According to the WSJ, Twitter is looking to buy out the popular Twitter client TweetDeck for $50 million, continuing the company's efforts to ...... 19 Apr 2011 0:52
PSP beats out 3DS again in Japan
PSP beats out 3DS again in Japan
Somewhat surprisingly, the aged PSP handheld has beat out the new Nintendo 3DS for a second consecutive week in Japanese sales. MediaCreate ...... 17 Apr 2011 13:55
So, maybe MeeGo isn't dead afterall
So, maybe MeeGo isn't dead afterall
Despite founding partner Nokia leaving the mobile operating system for dead, it appears not everyone is willing to let the Linux-based MeeGo ...... 17 Apr 2011 0:48
Analyst: Angry Birds is not most downloaded PSN game
Analyst: Angry Birds is not most downloaded PSN game
Clarifying a statement from last week in which he claimed "Angry Birds" was now the best-selling game on PSN, ever, Lazard Capital Markets' ...... 13 Apr 2011 20:11
iPhone 5 delayed until 2012?
iPhone 5 delayed until 2012?
According to an Avian Securities client note this morning, Apple may not be shipping their upcoming iPhone 5 until very late 2011, or even early 2012. ...... 12 Apr 2011 1:37
Angry Birds is now top-selling PSN game, ever
Angry Birds is now top-selling PSN game, ever
After just three months in the store, 'Angry Birds' is now the most downloaded game, ever, via the PlayStation Store. The news shouldn't ...... 12 Apr 2011 0:36
IHS: Nintendo to sell 11.6 million 3DS this year
IHS: Nintendo to sell 11.6 million 3DS this year
IHS Screen Digest research has said this weekend it expects Nintendo to sell 11.6 million 3DS handhelds in 2011, but overall the console will ...... 10 Apr 2011 16:43
Acer Iconia tablet goes up for pre-order
Acer Iconia tablet goes up for pre-order
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is now available for pre-order via Best Buy, with a price tag of $450. Acer's first real entry to the tablet market ...... 9 Apr 2011 1:34
Samsung releases Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab for $350
Samsung releases Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab for $350
Samsung released their first Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab, last November. The device sold with two-year data contract for $400 at start, ...... 9 Apr 2011 1:01
Pandora has been sending personal info to 3rd party advertisers
Pandora has been sending personal info to 3rd party advertisers
It's official: Pandora has been sending your personal information to third-party advertising clients. The news comes via security firm Veracode, ...... 8 Apr 2011 23:23
Google working on tablet version of ChromeOS
Google working on tablet version of ChromeOS
Despite their word that ChromeOS would be "for keyboard"-based devices and Android would be "for touchscreen" devices, Cnet has uncovered some ...... 7 Apr 2011 13:41
Gartner: Windows Phone 7 to overtake iOS by 2015
Gartner: Windows Phone 7 to overtake iOS by 2015
Gartner has followed in the footsteps of other research firms by claiming that Windows Phone 7 will become a major player in the smartphone ...... 7 Apr 2011 13:14
Fring testing group video calls
Fring testing group video calls
Fring, the Android and iOS-based IM client, has said this week that it has begun testing group video calling, a first for smartphones. The ...... 7 Apr 2011 1:30
Grooveshark pulled from Android Market
Grooveshark pulled from Android Market
Google has pulled the popular Grooveshark music app from the Android Market, following accusations from the record labels that the service facilitates ...... 6 Apr 2011 22:24
Sony NGP to be delayed due to disaster in Japan?
Sony NGP to be delayed due to disaster in Japan?
Jack Tretton, president of Sony Computer Entertainment of America has confirmed this week that the upcoming NGP (PSP2) may be delayed due to ...... 6 Apr 2011 14:37
Report: Apple shipped 2.5 million iPads in March
Report: Apple shipped 2.5 million iPads in March
According to Digi, Apple shipped about 2.5 million iPad 2 in March, and that number is expected to double in the next quarter. Says the source: ...... 6 Apr 2011 14:04
Dell releasing 10-inch Android tablet this summer
Dell releasing 10-inch Android tablet this summer
Forbes has reported today that Dell is planning a 10-inch Android tablet for release this summer. Dell had planned a 10-inch Windows tablet, ...... 6 Apr 2011 12:49
Android Ice Cream to mix Gingerbread, Honeycomb and Google TV
Android Ice Cream to mix Gingerbread, Honeycomb and Google TV
Phandroid has posted a nice article on the upcoming Android Ice Cream (maybe 4.0?) which includes the fact that the operating system will add Google TV. ...... 4 Apr 2011 1:16
Android now rules the U.S.
Android now rules the U.S.
comScore has posted their latest figures today for the mobile market, and Android is now the dominate smartphone operating system in the U.S. ...... 4 Apr 2011 0:49
Amazon mulling mobile payment service?
Amazon mulling mobile payment service?
Bloomberg is reporting that Amazon is joining a list of other tech firms in plotting a mobile payments service. Based on near-field communication ...... 2 Apr 2011 1:14
Google and ARM looking to standardize ARM/Android architecture
Google and ARM looking to standardize ARM/Android architecture
Google is looking to standardize its Android 3.0 mobile operating system and may also be looking to standardize Android with the ARM architecture ...... 1 Apr 2011 1:21
Google removes PS1 emulator from Android Market
Google removes PS1 emulator from Android Market
Google has kicked a PSX emulator for Android devices out of the Android Market. Citing its Content Policy, Google pulled the PSX4Droid application ...... 31 Mar 2011 15:47
Microsoft files Google complaint with European Commission
Microsoft files Google complaint with European Commission
Redmond gets involved in EU anti-trust case against web search giant Google. Microsoft spent nearly a decade being probed and prodded by ...... 31 Mar 2011 11:57
Android finally gets in-app purchasing
Android finally gets in-app purchasing
Google has finally launched in-app billing, giving developers a chance to add a new revenue stream via apps. iOS has included in-app purchases ...... 31 Mar 2011 0:22
Labels angry about Amazon's CloudDrive
Labels angry about Amazon's CloudDrive
Earlier this week, Amazon launched its CloudDrive, a digital locker for users which offers 5GB free cloud storage on their servers. Amazon ...... 30 Mar 2011 19:10
Google reportedly working on mobile payments system
Google reportedly working on mobile payments system
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Google is working on a mobile payments system for Android users. Consumers would be able to use ...... 29 Mar 2011 17:02
IDC predicts Windows Phone 7 will overtake iOS, Blackberry by 2015
IDC predicts Windows Phone 7 will overtake iOS, Blackberry by 2015
IDC has released their Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker numbers this week, and the firm expects the smartphone market to grow 49.2 percent in 2011. ...... 29 Mar 2011 15:13
Google chooses LG for Nexus tablet?
Google chooses LG for Nexus tablet?
Google may be looking to LG to create a Nexus tablet, says Crunchgear, following their Nexus One and Nexus S flagship 'superphones.' Although ...... 28 Mar 2011 19:29
Firefox for Android RC now available
Firefox for Android RC now available
Mozilla has launched a Firefox for Android (and Maemo) release candidate (RC) this weekend, available in 10 languages. The browser is available ...... 28 Mar 2011 0:53
HTC Thunderbolt getting Gingerbread in Q2
HTC Thunderbolt getting Gingerbread in Q2
DroidLife has reported this weekend that the HTC Thunderbolt will be getting the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update in the Q2. The Q2 begins ...... 28 Mar 2011 0:21
Motorola Mobility working on Web-based OS?
Motorola Mobility working on Web-based OS?
Reports suggest that Motorola Mobility is working on a web-based operating system for mobile devices. A report by InformationWeek cites a ...... 27 Mar 2011 21:16
Baidu testing web browser
Baidu testing web browser
China's search heavyweight is said to be testing a new web browser internally. Baidu has confirmed that it is testing a web browser internally, ...... 27 Mar 2011 20:15
RIM buys tinyHippos startup
RIM buys tinyHippos startup
Research In Motion (RIM) has announced it acquired startup tinyHippos without disclosing specifics of the deal. The Ontario-based developer ...... 27 Mar 2011 3:25
Google Music being tested internally
Google Music being tested internally
According to Cnet, Google is readying its Google Music service for launch, with the search giant already testing the platform internally. ...... 27 Mar 2011 2:06
Acer Iconia Tab W500 & A500 head to Europe next month
Acer Iconia Tab W500 & A500 head to Europe next month
Acer's stab at the market for tablet PCs is hitting Europe on April 8 this year. It will launch its first two Iconia Tab models, which are ...... 26 Mar 2011 20:11
Nokia will continue to sell Symbian phones for 'a long time'
Nokia will continue to sell Symbian phones for 'a long time'
Nokia has moved to quash fears that it may be preparing to drop Symbian-based phones much too quickly. The Finnish mobile phone giant said ...... 26 Mar 2011 3:15
ITC panel: Apple didn't infringe Nokia patents
ITC panel: Apple didn't infringe Nokia patents
Apple has been given a victory in its patent war with Nokia after a trade panel ruled the iPhone-maker did not violate Nokia patents. Nokia ...... 25 Mar 2011 21:57
Google won't open Android 3.0 source yet
Google won't open Android 3.0 source yet
Google Inc. will make developers wait for Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) to be available as open source code, it has announced. The web giant said ...... 25 Mar 2011 20:51
Xperia X10 owners rejoice, Gingerbread is coming
Xperia X10 owners rejoice, Gingerbread is coming
Sony Ericsson has announced, much to everyone's surprise, that Xperia X10 owners will be receiving the Gingerbread 2.3 Android update for their devices. ...... 25 Mar 2011 13:41
Nook Color update will bring apps, Flash
Nook Color update will bring apps, Flash
Barnes & Noble has revealed today that an upcoming software update in April will turn the Nook Color e-reader into a tablet, adding Flash and apps. ...... 25 Mar 2011 13:10
Kingston adds to speedy Class 10 microSDHC line
Kingston adds to speedy Class 10 microSDHC line
Kingston has announced it is shipping new Class 10 microSDHC cards. The world leader in memory products announced it will be shipping 4GB ...... 24 Mar 2011 16:05
Opera Mobile 11 released for Android and Symbian
Opera Mobile 11 released for Android and Symbian
Opera has announced today that Opera Mobile 11 is now available for Android and Symbian/s60 smartphones. Users can download the app from ...... 22 Mar 2011 15:48
Samsung shows off 'thinnest tablets ever,' Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1
Samsung shows off 'thinnest tablets ever,' Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1
Samsung has unveiled the 'thinnest tablets ever' today, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1. The tablets are just 8.6mm thin, slightly beating out ...... 22 Mar 2011 14:34
Mozilla Firefox 4 is here
Mozilla Firefox 4 is here
Mozilla has launched Firefox 4 today, after 12 betas, 2 RCs and a year of development. The browser offers a streamlined, minimalist user ...... 22 Mar 2011 13:57
Microsoft sues Barnes & Noble, Foxconn over alleged patent violations
Microsoft sues Barnes & Noble, Foxconn over alleged patent violations
Microsoft has sued Barnes & Noble and the large manufacturers Foxconn and Iventec this week, alleging each of the companies violates patents ...... 22 Mar 2011 13:40
Amazon Android app store coming Tuesday
Amazon Android app store coming Tuesday
E-tail giant Amazon is ready to launch its long-awaited Android app store on Tuesday, says Wired. Rumor of the app store surfaced last September. ...... 22 Mar 2011 1:15
Angry Birds for PC available for free
Angry Birds for PC available for free
Following up on our previous popular article on how to get Angry Birds for PC, free and legally, there is now another chance to get the game, free of charge. ...... 22 Mar 2011 0:10
VLC for Android coming next month?
VLC for Android coming next month?
According to VLC developer Rémi Duraffort, the long-awaited VLC for Android could be coming next month, in beta form. Duraffort says "most ...... 21 Mar 2011 19:24
NGP digital downloads will be available same day as retail
NGP digital downloads will be available same day as retail
Sony Europe president Andrew House has said today that digital downloads of upcoming NGP games will be available the same day as their retail ...... 21 Mar 2011 18:55
HTC Evo 3D and Evo View 4G tablet have specs leaked
HTC Evo 3D and Evo View 4G tablet have specs leaked
Specs for the upcoming HTC Evo 3D and Evo View 4G (headed to Sprint) have leaked today, days before their expected launch at CTIA. The Evo ...... 19 Mar 2011 0:46
Samsung Galaxy Android media players headed to U.S.
Samsung Galaxy Android media players headed to U.S.
Samsung's Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.0 and 5.0 media players have reached the U.S., dubbed the Galaxy Player 4" and 5" for the American market. The ...... 16 Mar 2011 18:31
Android hacker, dev offered job by Sony but declines
Android hacker, dev offered job by Sony but declines
It appears that Sony is at least looking into acquiring talent from the hacking scene. Sony America recruiter Sarah McRae sent an email off ...... 16 Mar 2011 17:10
Netflix for Android app leaked, some features work
Netflix for Android app leaked, some features work
Android fans may be excited to learn that a working .APK file of Netflix for Android is now available, although streaming movies will not work. ...... 16 Mar 2011 2:27
Hulu Plus headed to 'select' Android 2.2 devices
Hulu Plus headed to 'select' Android 2.2 devices
In January, Hulu announced that its premium Hulu Plus service was eventually headed to Android devices, although it was never disclosed when, ...... 13 Mar 2011 18:13
Wi-Fi-only Xoom coming on March 27th?
Wi-Fi-only Xoom coming on March 27th?
Droid Life has posted a leaked ad from Staples which shows the Wi-Fi-only model of the Motorola Xoom coming on March 27th. The tablet will ...... 13 Mar 2011 16:40
Rovio secures $42 million in funding
Rovio secures $42 million in funding
Rovio, the developer behind blockbuster sensation 'Angry Birds,' has raised $42 million during a round of funding led by venture capitalist firms. ...... 13 Mar 2011 15:36
Pwn2Own: Chrome, Android, Firefox own; Safari, IE8, iOS, BB get pwned
Pwn2Own: Chrome, Android, Firefox own; Safari, IE8, iOS, BB get pwned
Two days into the Pwn2Own hacking challenge, only a few still remain. So far, hackers have not been able to exploit Mozilla Firefox 3.6, ...... 11 Mar 2011 15:08
Flash 10.2 for Android coming March 18th
Flash 10.2 for Android coming March 18th
Adobe has confirmed today that Flash 10.2 for Android devices is coming on March 18th for owners of Android 2.2 and 2.3 phones and tablets. ...... 11 Mar 2011 14:33
18 million tablets, 13 million e-readers shipped in 2010
18 million tablets, 13 million e-readers shipped in 2010
IDC has posted their tablet and e-reader shipment figures for 2010, and it appears that 18 million media tablets were shipped for the year, ...... 10 Mar 2011 23:44
IDC: Android smartphone sales explode in Europe
IDC: Android smartphone sales explode in Europe
IDC has posted their latest figures for European smartphone sales and unsurprisingly Android has taken the top spot, with 31 percent share. ...... 9 Mar 2011 20:44
Analyst: Motorola Xoom sales are 'weak,' Honeycomb is a 'mess'
Analyst: Motorola Xoom sales are 'weak,' Honeycomb is a 'mess'
Yesterday, Verizon publicly stated that sales of the Motorola Xoom tablet are very strong, but at least one analyst disagrees. Trip Chowdhry ...... 9 Mar 2011 13:53
Opera launches mobile app store
Opera launches mobile app store
Opera, the company behind popular desktop and mobile browsers, has launched the Opera Mobile Store, now available in over 200 countries. ...... 8 Mar 2011 15:19
PSPGo price back up to $200
PSPGo price back up to $200
Last week, Sony dropped the price of the PSPGo handheld from $200 to $150, following the price drop of the PSP-3000, to $130. Surprisingly, ...... 7 Mar 2011 23:34
Marvell posts weak earnings, highlights market shift by RIM
Marvell posts weak earnings, highlights market shift by RIM
Marvell Technology posted weak earnings on Friday, leading to a 10 percent dip in the company's shares. Perhaps more notably, Marvell's report ...... 5 Mar 2011 23:00
Google Docs editing now available in 44 more languages
Google Docs editing now available in 44 more languages
Until November, mobile Google Docs users could only open and view their documents, but not edit. In mid-November, Google added editing capabilities ...... 5 Mar 2011 22:25
Samsung admits their upcoming tablet is 'inadequate' compared to iPad 2
Samsung admits their upcoming tablet is 'inadequate' compared to iPad 2
Samsung has reluctantly admitted this week that the iPad 2 has made its upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1 Honeycomb tablet "inadequate," and that the ...... 5 Mar 2011 15:56
Virus-laced Android apps booted from Marketplace
Virus-laced Android apps booted from Marketplace
Google has thrown out some rogue applications from the Android Marketplace after it emerged that they contained a virus. All in all, more ...... 4 Mar 2011 16:18
Angry Birds hits 30 million downloads on Android, headed to Facebook
Angry Birds hits 30 million downloads on Android, headed to Facebook
According to Peter Vesterbacka of Rovio, the free Android versions of 'Angry Birds' has been downloaded over 30 million times, making it one ...... 4 Mar 2011 13:10
Nielsen: Android is top smartphone OS in U.S.
Nielsen: Android is top smartphone OS in U.S.
Nielsen has reported this week that Android is the top smartphone OS in the United States. Active smartphones running Android have 29 percent ...... 4 Mar 2011 12:48
Microsoft will release tablet OS in 2012?
Microsoft will release tablet OS in 2012?
According to reports, Microsoft Corp. will not unveil an operating system for tablets to compete with Android and iOS until next year. Bloomberg ...... 4 Mar 2011 9:33
Sam's Club to sell Wi-Fi-only model of Xoom for $539?
Sam's Club to sell Wi-Fi-only model of Xoom for $539?
DroidLife has posted some pictures today showing off a significant discount (already) on the Motorola Xoom. The first tablet with Android ...... 3 Mar 2011 16:53
BlackBerry Messenger headed to rival mobile OS?
BlackBerry Messenger headed to rival mobile OS?
BGR has posted an interesting report today claiming that Research In Motion will soon launch BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) apps for Android and ...... 3 Mar 2011 16:41
Facebook buys up messaging service Beluga
Facebook buys up messaging service Beluga
Facebook has acquired the group messaging service Beluga today, in an effort to create "new and better ways to communicate and share group experiences." ...... 3 Mar 2011 0:41
Google pulls 50 infected apps from Android Market
Google pulls 50 infected apps from Android Market
Google has confirmed today that they have pulled 50 infected apps from the Android Market, although it has not triggered automatic uninstalls ...... 2 Mar 2011 15:18
Apple's Tim Cook hints at iPhone Nano
Apple's Tim Cook hints at iPhone Nano
Although the rumor of a smaller iPhone being built has been floating for over a month, the latest "confirmation" comes directly from Apple COO Tim Cook. ...... 1 Mar 2011 15:15
Nvidia launches app to help users find Tegra 2-optimized applications
Nvidia launches app to help users find Tegra 2-optimized applications
Nvidia has announced today the availability of Tegra Zone in the Android Market, an app that will give users a chance to easily find apps that ...... 1 Mar 2011 13:29
Gogo Inflight releases iOS, Blackberry apps, Android coming soon
Gogo Inflight releases iOS, Blackberry apps, Android coming soon
Gogo Inflight Wireless has released iOS and Blackberry apps today, while promising an Android app is 'coming soon.' The apps should make ...... 1 Mar 2011 12:10
'Angry Birds' plush toys hit 2 million sold
'Angry Birds' plush toys hit 2 million sold
Rovio executive Peter Vesterbacka made an interesting comment today during the Game Developers Conference, claiming that the company has sold ...... 1 Mar 2011 0:51
JPMorgan: Tablets will be $35 billion market by next year
JPMorgan: Tablets will be $35 billion market by next year
JPMorgan Securities has noted today that it expects the tablet market to grow into a $35 billion behemoth in 2012, taking a significant share ...... 28 Feb 2011 15:06
HTC reveals Gingerbread update roadmap for some devices
HTC reveals Gingerbread update roadmap for some devices
HTC has confirmed that a number of their smartphones will finally receive the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update during the Q2, which starts in ...... 27 Feb 2011 21:05
HTC unveils their first Android 'world phone'
HTC unveils their first Android 'world phone'
HTC has announced their first Android 'world phone,' the Merge. The slider CDMA phone will go on sale in the U.S. during the "spring," and ...... 27 Feb 2011 20:15
Sony slashes price of PSP to $130
Sony slashes price of PSP to $130
Sony has announced today that it is slashing the price of the PSP handheld to $130, a full $40 discount. Additionally, PSP Entertainment ...... 25 Feb 2011 14:31
Motorola sued by Xoom Corp.
Motorola sued by Xoom Corp.
Money transfer company Xoom Corp. has filed a trademark lawsuit against Motorola today, claiming it has used the name "Xoom" actively since ...... 25 Feb 2011 14:08
Video Daily: Android activations since 2008
Video Daily: Android activations since 2008
The official Android Developers' YouTube channel has posted a really well-done video this week that shows off how fast Android is being adopted. ...... 24 Feb 2011 23:42
Google releases Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK, updates 2.3 Gingerbread
Google releases Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK, updates 2.3 Gingerbread
Google has released the full Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK this week, giving developers the proper API and tools to create apps for the tablet platform. ...... 23 Feb 2011 23:28
Official: iPad 2 launch on March 2nd
Official: iPad 2 launch on March 2nd
Apple has begun sending out invites for an iPad 2 launch event on March 2nd, confirming recent rumors. The event will be at the Yerba Buena ...... 23 Feb 2011 12:12
Flash hitting Honeycomb tablets within weeks, says Adobe
Flash hitting Honeycomb tablets within weeks, says Adobe
Adobe has blogged this week that Flash will be hitting tablets running Android 3.0 Honeycomb within weeks, great news for any early adopters ...... 22 Feb 2011 21:05
iPad 2 has not been delayed until June
iPad 2 has not been delayed until June
Despite a rumor circulating this week that the iPad 2 will be delayed until June, new sources say Apple will actually launch the updated tablet ...... 22 Feb 2011 17:10
Despite exponential growth, Android Market revenue remains low
Despite exponential growth, Android Market revenue remains low
According to new data from research firm IHS, the Android Market saw revenue grow by 861.5 percent year-over-year (YoY) from 2009 to 2010, although ...... 21 Feb 2011 20:50
Samsung Galaxy S 4G coming next week
Samsung Galaxy S 4G coming next week
T-Mobile has announced that the anticipated Samsung Galaxy S 4G will be hitting retail shelves next week, on February 23rd. The smartphone ...... 20 Feb 2011 17:46
Twitter takes down UberTwitter app, it returns as UberSocial
Twitter takes down UberTwitter app, it returns as UberSocial
Earlier today, Twitter suspended the popular clients UberTwitter and Twidroyd for violating the company's API policies. Said Twitter: ...... 19 Feb 2011 2:33
Intel would have picked Android over WP7 if it were Nokia
Intel would have picked Android over WP7 if it were Nokia
Intel has said this week that it is actively searching for a new partner for its MeeGo operating system, after Nokia dropped support last week. ...... 19 Feb 2011 2:11
Mapquest turn-by-turn nav goes free on Android
Mapquest turn-by-turn nav goes free on Android
Mapquest has released its popular free, turn-by-turn navigation app for Android phones, following its success on iOS. The GPS app has two ...... 18 Feb 2011 21:57
Verizon saw slower iPhone sales than expected?
Verizon saw slower iPhone sales than expected?
Leaked sales data from BGR claim that iPhone 4 sales on Verizon are actually slower than anticipated. BGR posted sales totals from five Apple ...... 16 Feb 2011 18:49
Xperia Play buyers will have to re-purchase PSX games
Xperia Play buyers will have to re-purchase PSX games
Sony Ericsson has said today that future purchasers of the Xperia Play Android gaming phone will have to repurchase all of their classic PSX ...... 16 Feb 2011 18:30
Motorola Xoom finally officially priced
Motorola Xoom finally officially priced
Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha has finally confirmed the price of the upcoming Motorola Xoom tablet, which will sell for $800 (3G version) or $600 ...... 16 Feb 2011 17:10
Sony building Android PlayStation gaming tablet?
Sony building Android PlayStation gaming tablet?
According to Engadget, Sony is creating a PlayStation-certified Android gaming tablet, one that will be released in September. The 9.4-inch ...... 16 Feb 2011 16:34
HTC Flyer tablet has 1.5Ghz processor, Android 2.4
HTC Flyer tablet has 1.5Ghz processor, Android 2.4
HTC has shown off their Flyer tablet today, running on Android 2.4 with an updated HTC Sense UI and a very powerful 1.5Ghz processor. The ...... 16 Feb 2011 1:01
Acer unveils Iconia smartphone
Acer unveils Iconia smartphone
This week, at the Mobile World Congress event, Acer unveiled their Iconia Smart smartphone, first announced last November. The Acer Iconia ...... 15 Feb 2011 23:09
Android devices getting Flash 10.2 soon
Android devices getting Flash 10.2 soon
Adobe has confirmed today that Flash 10.2 will be headed to Android devices very soon, just a few days after it was released for Windows and Mac. ...... 14 Feb 2011 19:55
Netflix shares hit all-time high following Android streaming news
Netflix shares hit all-time high following Android streaming news
Netflix shares have exploded to a new all-time high today at $247, following news that streaming was headed to future Android devices. Qualcomm ...... 14 Feb 2011 16:41
Samsung unveils Galaxy S II
Samsung unveils Galaxy S II
Following up their top-selling Galaxy S Android smartphone, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S II today at the Mobile World Congress. The ...... 13 Feb 2011 23:11
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is official
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is official
Earlier today at the Mobile World Congress event, Samsung showed off their upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1, a sequel to the popular Galaxy Tab tablet. ...... 13 Feb 2011 22:41
Best Buy removes Motorola Xoom pre-order page showing insanely pricey tablet
Best Buy removes Motorola Xoom pre-order page showing insanely pricey tablet
Earlier this morning, Best Buy put up a pre-order page for the upcoming Motorola Xoom, pricing the tablet at an insane $1200. The listing ...... 13 Feb 2011 21:40
Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab II coming at MWC
Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab II coming at MWC
Engadget has posted the specs and a picture of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S II, slated to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress next week. ...... 13 Feb 2011 2:45
Pandora files for IPO
Pandora files for IPO
Pandora, the popular streaming Internet radio service has filed for an IPO today, finally revealing numbers on the service that was close to ...... 11 Feb 2011 18:15
'iPhone Nano' rumors are back
'iPhone Nano' rumors are back
Bloomberg has brought back the age-old rumor of a smaller 'iPhone Nano' being in the works, one that will also sell for cheaper than the current iPhones. ...... 11 Feb 2011 17:18
Nokia to release Android tablet, phone next year?
Nokia to release Android tablet, phone next year?
Eldar Murtazin, the Russian tech blogger famous for getting early access to devices, has tweeted this morning that Nokia is still in negotiations ...... 11 Feb 2011 16:50
RIM to add software to PlayBook tablet which will allow for Android apps
RIM to add software to PlayBook tablet which will allow for Android apps
According to Bloomberg, RIM is prepared to launch software that will let their upcoming PlayBook tablet run Android apps. The software will ...... 11 Feb 2011 16:35
Nokia shares tumble after Windows Phone 7 announcement
Nokia shares tumble after Windows Phone 7 announcement
Following Nokia's official announcement that it will be partnering with Microsoft, shares have tumbled, reaching session lows as of writing ...... 11 Feb 2011 14:08
Nokia close to deal for Windows Phone 7
Nokia close to deal for Windows Phone 7
According to multiple sources, Nokia is very close to announcing a partnership with Microsoft that will have Windows Phone 7 added to Nokia smartphones. ...... 10 Feb 2011 21:50
OnLive gets $40 Million investment from HTC
OnLive gets $40 Million investment from HTC
HTC has invested $40 million in cloud video gaming service OnLive, in an effort to strengthen gaming capabilities on smartphones (and likely tablets). ...... 10 Feb 2011 21:20
Say hello to the Facebook phones
Say hello to the Facebook phones
The oft-rumored Facebook phones are a reality, despite the social networking giant's repeated denials of their existence. INQ Mobile has ...... 10 Feb 2011 18:29
Sony NGP to sell for $300?
Sony NGP to sell for $300?
Although Sony has not announced the price yet for their upcoming NGP handheld, a leak from GameStop seems to show the device coming in at $300. ...... 10 Feb 2011 16:54
HP unveils 'iPad-killing' TouchPad tablet
HP unveils 'iPad-killing' TouchPad tablet
HP has unveiled their first WebOS tablet today, the TouchPad, set for release in the summer. The device will have a 9.7-inch display with ...... 9 Feb 2011 15:35
BBC iPlayer headed to Android, iPad
BBC iPlayer headed to Android, iPad
The BBC has confirmed it will be launching iPad and Android versions of their popular iPlayer, starting next week. On February 10th, the ...... 9 Feb 2011 0:32
Mozilla plans to release Firefox 7.0 by end of year
Mozilla plans to release Firefox 7.0 by end of year
Just weeks away from launching Firefox 4.0, Mozilla has revealed its roadmap for 2011, which ends with the launch of Firefox 7.0 by the end of the year. ...... 8 Feb 2011 22:10
'Angry Birds' confirmed for Nintendo Wii, 3DS
'Angry Birds' confirmed for Nintendo Wii, 3DS
Rovio Mobile has announced this week that Nintendo fans will be getting 'Angry Birds,' as well, with Wii and 3DS versions confirmed. Furthermore, ...... 8 Feb 2011 2:48
Android closes in on RIM for top US smartphone market share
Android closes in on RIM for top US smartphone market share
According to comScore's latest figures, Google's Android smartphone OS is closing in on RIM's BlackBerry OS for most popular mobile OS in the U.S. ...... 7 Feb 2011 23:25
Sprint unveils dual touchscreen Kyocera 3G smartphone
Sprint unveils dual touchscreen Kyocera 3G smartphone
Sprint has unveiled the Kyocera Echo today, an Android device with dual touch screens. The smartphone goes on sale in the Spring for $200 with contract. ...... 7 Feb 2011 23:01
T-Mobile USA giving away all phones for free this weekend with new contract
T-Mobile USA giving away all phones for free this weekend with new contract
T-Mobile USA has announced they will offer all their phones, including 4G smartphones, for free over the weekend, as part of a Valentine's Day promotion. ...... 7 Feb 2011 22:28
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play announced in Super Bowl ad
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play announced in Super Bowl ad
Sony Ericsson has finally confirmed the Xperia Play, placing an ad during the Super Bowl, at the price of $6 million for the 1 minute spot. ...... 7 Feb 2011 2:36
Motorola Xoom priced at $800? Requires activation?
Motorola Xoom priced at $800? Requires activation?
The Motorola Xoom tablet has purportedly been priced, selling for $800 without contract, and hitting Best Buy on February 24th. The pricing ...... 7 Feb 2011 1:55
Samsung Galaxy Tab dropped to $250 with T-Mobile
Samsung Galaxy Tab dropped to $250 with T-Mobile
T-Mobile has dropped the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab to $250 with contract, likely in an effort to begin clearing out inventory before Honeycomb ...... 6 Feb 2011 17:23
Nokia likely to can several in top-level management
Nokia likely to can several in top-level management
The world's top mobile phone maker, Nokia, is on the verge of firing several executive board members, in the largest management "shake-up" in years. ...... 6 Feb 2011 3:17
Report: Tablet shipments to grow 1200 percent by 2015
Report: Tablet shipments to grow 1200 percent by 2015
According to a new report by iSuppli, tablet shipments will increase by 1200 percent by 2015, as demand continues to grow. Tablet shipments ...... 6 Feb 2011 2:55
Smartphones to get a 'lite' version of Honeycomb?
Smartphones to get a 'lite' version of Honeycomb?
Android 3.0 Honeycomb, the first version of the software to be optimized for tablets, may eventually hit smartphones as a 'lite' version of ...... 5 Feb 2011 2:46
25 percent of Verizon smartphone users will 'very likely' switch to iPhone
25 percent of Verizon smartphone users will 'very likely' switch to iPhone
According to a new survey conducted by online sample company uSamp, 54 percent of Verizon's current smartphone userbase is considering switching ...... 4 Feb 2011 2:39
HTC Pyramid 'superphone' headed to T-Mobile in May
HTC Pyramid 'superphone' headed to T-Mobile in May
Multiple sources are reporting that HTC's first dual-core Android phone, the 'Pyramid' will be headed to T-Mobile in May. The 'superphone' ...... 3 Feb 2011 23:36
Google shows off Android Market webstore
Google shows off Android Market webstore
Google unveiled their web version of the popular Android Market today, live now at market.android.com. The site should help Android device ...... 2 Feb 2011 18:36
26 percent of apps used only once
26 percent of apps used only once
Localytics has posted an interesting figure today, stating that 26 percent of mobile apps are used only once, before being uninstalled or just ...... 1 Feb 2011 18:32
Google Music almost ready to launch?
Google Music almost ready to launch?
According to Cnet, Google's Google Music platform is nearing a debut, although there are still hurdles. Google is still negotiating "complex ...... 1 Feb 2011 17:13
iPad tablet market share falls to 75 percent
iPad tablet market share falls to 75 percent
Strategy Analytics has said today that the iPad has seen its tablet market share fall from almost 96 percent to 75 percent in the last few months, ...... 1 Feb 2011 1:36
Dell Streak 7 to cost $200 with contract
Dell Streak 7 to cost $200 with contract
According to multiple reports, the 4G-supporting Dell Streak 7 tablet will hit on Wednesday and cost just $200 with contract, and $450 without. ...... 31 Jan 2011 23:13
Angry Birds for PC available for free, limited time
Angry Birds for PC available for free, limited time
Curry's has started a promotion for the new Angry Birds for PC game, making it free for the first 15,000 users (or until March, whichever hits first). ...... 31 Jan 2011 21:48
Android now the best selling smartphone OS in the world
Android now the best selling smartphone OS in the world
According to the market research company Canalys, shipments of Android smartphones reached 32.9 million in the Q4 2010, making it the best-selling ...... 31 Jan 2011 18:17
iPad 2 will have dual core 1.2GHz processor?
iPad 2 will have dual core 1.2GHz processor?
According to new reports from Taiwanese component makers, the Apple iPad 2 will have dual core 1.2GHz processors, alongside a plethora of upgrades. ...... 31 Jan 2011 2:18
Android 3.0 ported to Nook Color with graphics acceleration
Android 3.0 ported to Nook Color with graphics acceleration
Developer/hacker "@deeper-blue" has posted a quick video this weekend of how he ported the new tablet-optimized OS Android 3.0 to run on the Nook Color. ...... 30 Jan 2011 15:28
Verizon will sell 25 million iPhones in 2011
Verizon will sell 25 million iPhones in 2011
William Power of R.W. Baird & Co has noted today that Verizon could sell as many as 25 million iPhones in 2011, basing the figure off a 1000-person survey. ...... 30 Jan 2011 13:54
15 percent of Galaxy Tabs are returned
15 percent of Galaxy Tabs are returned
If investment firm ITG is to be believed, 15 percent of all Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets are returned after purchase, a huge figure when compared ...... 29 Jan 2011 13:52
Google will officially launch Android 3.0 Honeycomb on February 2nd
Google will officially launch Android 3.0 Honeycomb on February 2nd
Google has confirmed it will be officially launching Android 3.0 Honeycomb at a press event on February 2nd. The company also unveiled the ...... 29 Jan 2011 1:58
Samsung Galaxy Tab sales top 2 million
Samsung Galaxy Tab sales top 2 million
When Samsung launched their Galaxy Tab tablet in November, the company made it clear its first goal was 1 million sales before Christmas. ...... 28 Jan 2011 20:40
Mobile phone market grew 18 percent in Q4, Nokia still rules
Mobile phone market grew 18 percent in Q4, Nokia still rules
IDC has reported this week that the global mobile phone market grew 17.9 percent in the Q4 2010, thanks mainly to increasing smartphone sales. ...... 28 Jan 2011 20:24
Sony unveils New Generation Portable (PSP 2)
Sony unveils New Generation Portable (PSP 2)
After years of rumor and speculation, Sony has finally unveiled the PSP2, for now dubbed the 'New Generation Portable (NGP).' For controls, ...... 27 Jan 2011 2:36
Engadget shows off the Xperia Play (PlayStation Phone)
Engadget shows off the Xperia Play (PlayStation Phone)
Engadget has posted an in-depth preview of the upcoming Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone, dubbed the "Xperia Play", which should be unveiled ...... 26 Jan 2011 19:29
Gartner: App downloads to reach 185 billion by end of 2014
Gartner: App downloads to reach 185 billion by end of 2014
Thanks to the massive influx of tablets, research firm Gartner has predicted that app downloads will total 185 billion by the end of 2014. ...... 26 Jan 2011 18:35
Report: HTC to introduce Facebook-branded smartphones next month
Report: HTC to introduce Facebook-branded smartphones next month
According to a new City AM report, HTC is set to unveil two Facebook-branded smartphones next month. The phone maker and social networking ...... 26 Jan 2011 16:43
Unofficial HTC Flyer tablet specs leak
Unofficial HTC Flyer tablet specs leak
HTC's upcoming Flyer tablet has seen its unofficial specs leaked today, although the company has not even announced the tablet yet. The tablet ...... 25 Jan 2011 15:59
Google launches in-browser weather app for Android, iOS
Google launches in-browser weather app for Android, iOS
Google has announced the start of an in-browser weather app today, for users running Android or iOS. After opening the Web browser, if users ...... 25 Jan 2011 2:21
Google launches public beta for Google Cloud Print
Google launches public beta for Google Cloud Print
In April 2010, Google unveiled Google Cloud Print, a service that enables any application (web, desktop, or mobile) on any device to print to any printer. ...... 25 Jan 2011 1:14
Motorola Xoom leaks show off release date, price
Motorola Xoom leaks show off release date, price
Engadget has posted a few leaks showing off the Motorola Xoom's still unconfirmed release date and price. The site says the powerful tablet ...... 23 Jan 2011 22:59
Some Samsung Galaxy S owners finally getting Android 2.2
Some Samsung Galaxy S owners finally getting Android 2.2
Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant owners will finally receive their OTA Android 2.2 upgrade, after months of waiting. The Vibrant is the T-Mobile ...... 23 Jan 2011 20:27
Trapster says 10 million accounts have been compromised
Trapster says 10 million accounts have been compromised
Trapster, the free iOS/Android/BlackBerry app created to help users find police "speed traps" has alerted its 10.06 million users that their ...... 22 Jan 2011 1:00
Motorola Xoom coming on February 14th? Wi-Fi-only version coming soon, as well?
Motorola Xoom coming on February 14th? Wi-Fi-only version coming soon, as well?
Phandroid has reported today that the Motorola Xoom tablet may be headed to Verizon on February 14th, much earlier than anticipated. The ...... 20 Jan 2011 15:58
HTC Flyer tablet coming in March?
HTC Flyer tablet coming in March?
According to the Digitimes, HTC will launch three tablets during the first six months of 2011, with the first hitting in March. Dubbed the ...... 20 Jan 2011 14:06
T-Mobile relaunching Sidekick line with 'Sidekick 4G'
T-Mobile relaunching Sidekick line with 'Sidekick 4G'
T-Mobile will re-launch the Sidekick mobile phone lineup, releasing the Sidekick 4G later this year, running on Android. The device will ...... 20 Jan 2011 12:51
Spotify makes a deal with Sony?
Spotify makes a deal with Sony?
Following up on last week's rumors that music service Spotify was close to a deal with a major American label, the WSJ is reporting today that ...... 20 Jan 2011 11:56
Teenager's game dethrones 'Angry Birds' from top of App Store downloads list
Teenager's game dethrones 'Angry Birds' from top of App Store downloads list
After spending months atop the App Store top downloads list, Rovio's blockbuster smash hit 'Angry Birds' has been dethroned, by a physics game ...... 20 Jan 2011 4:13
Starbucks now allows for mobile payments in 7500 stores
Starbucks now allows for mobile payments in 7500 stores
As of today, Starbucks will begin allowing iPhone, BlackBerry and iPod Touch owners to pay for their coffee via a mobile app in 7500 stores. ...... 19 Jan 2011 12:22
First WebOS tablets coming in March?
First WebOS tablets coming in March?
Digitimes has reported today that HP should begin shipping their first webOS tablets starting in March, throwing its first real competitor into ...... 19 Jan 2011 2:46
Less than 0.5 percent of Android users have 2.3 Gingerbread
Less than 0.5 percent of Android users have 2.3 Gingerbread
Despite 300,000 Android devices being activated daily, only 0.4 percent of all users are running version 2.3 Gingerbread, the latest upgrade ...... 19 Jan 2011 2:13
iPad controls 87.4 percent of the tablet market
iPad controls 87.4 percent of the tablet market
IDC has reported this week that the Apple iPad controls 87.4 percent of the "media tablet" market (as of the Q3), while Amazon controls the ...... 19 Jan 2011 1:28
Sprint adds $10 premium charge to all smartphones, tablets
Sprint adds $10 premium charge to all smartphones, tablets
Citing the "explosion" in data usage by smartphones and tablets, U.S. carrier Sprint has added a $10 surcharge to the bills of all data-hungry ...... 19 Jan 2011 0:56
Motorola Xoom tablet wins CES 2011 'Best in Show'
Motorola Xoom tablet wins CES 2011 'Best in Show'
The Motorola Xoom tablet has won the Cnet CES 2011 Best in Show award today, beating out a plethora of other tablets, smartphones, HDTVs and more. ...... 11 Jan 2011 14:15
Google TV jailbroken, developer now coding for hacked unit
Google TV jailbroken, developer now coding for hacked unit
Last November, Android developer Howard Harte offered $1000 to the first person or team that could jailbreak the Google TV. A group of developers ...... 11 Jan 2011 1:56
Google 2.4 'Ice Cream' set for a summer debut
Google 2.4 'Ice Cream' set for a summer debut
According to multiple reports, Android 2.4, dubbed 'Ice Cream,' is set for a summer launch. 2.3 Gingerbread is available now on the Nexus ...... 11 Jan 2011 1:33
9 minute demo of the Motrola Atrix smartphone and notebook
9 minute demo of the Motrola Atrix smartphone and notebook
DigitalTrends managed to get a really nice 9-minute video from a Motorola executive who was showing off the Motorola Atrix smartphone; which ...... 9 Jan 2011 3:15
CES: Verizon announces the HTC Thunderbolt with LTE
CES: Verizon announces the HTC Thunderbolt with LTE
Verizon has announced the upcoming HTC Thunderbolt with LTE 4G support, a likely successor to the very popular HTC Incredible. The smartphone ...... 8 Jan 2011 18:58
Android passes iOS in U.S. smartphone OS share, says comScore
Android passes iOS in U.S. smartphone OS share, says comScore
New figures from comScore say today that Android has finally surpassed Apple's iOS for second place in the U.S. smartphone OS market. For ...... 8 Jan 2011 14:41
CES 2011: MSI shows Android, Windows tablets
CES 2011: MSI shows Android, Windows tablets
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), MSI Computer Corp. is showing two new tablets; one running an Android operating system and the other running Windows. ...... 7 Jan 2011 21:53
WSJ: Verizon Wireless finally gets iPhone
WSJ: Verizon Wireless finally gets iPhone
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple's iPhone handset is finally going to be available on the Verizon Wireless network. The report ...... 7 Jan 2011 20:49
CES 2011: Dell introduces Streak 7 tablet
CES 2011: Dell introduces Streak 7 tablet
Dell has shown off its new Streak 7 tablet that utilizes T-Mobile's 4G mobile network, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). It features ...... 7 Jan 2011 16:08
Updated Galaxy Tab will include LTE support
Updated Galaxy Tab will include LTE support
Samsung and Verizon had noted this week that the popular Galaxy Tab tablet will be upgraded to support 4G in its next iteration. The upcoming ...... 7 Jan 2011 16:02
CES 2011: Acer ICONIA Tab A500 showcased using Verizon LTE network
CES 2011: Acer ICONIA Tab A500 showcased using Verizon LTE network
Acer's announced ICONIA tablet device is being showcased at CES with Verizon Wireless, taking advantage of its 4G LTE network. The ICONIA ...... 6 Jan 2011 20:42
CES: Motorola unveils 4G capable Droid Bionic for Verizon
CES: Motorola unveils 4G capable Droid Bionic for Verizon
Today at the CES event, Motorola unveiled the Droid Bionic smartphone for Verizon, a powerful smartphone that should be the company's latest ...... 6 Jan 2011 18:03
Skype to purchase Qik for $150 Million
Skype to purchase Qik for $150 Million
Skype has purchased the smartphone video streaming company Qik today, for up to $150 million. The price is $100 million but could reach $150 ...... 6 Jan 2011 14:17
AT&T planning 20 LTE 4G smartphones this year
AT&T planning 20 LTE 4G smartphones this year
AT&T has announced today it plans to sell 20 smartphones in 2011 with LTE 4G compatibility, with 12 running Android. The move likely signals ...... 6 Jan 2011 1:13
CES 2011: Google shows of tablet-optimized Android 3.0 Honeycomb
CES 2011: Google shows of tablet-optimized Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Google took CES by storm today, showing off the tablet-optimized Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) operating system. The video makes it clear that ...... 6 Jan 2011 0:44
CES 2011: Toshiba reveals next-gen Android tablet
CES 2011: Toshiba reveals next-gen Android tablet
Toshiba has previewed its first Android-powered (Honeycomb) tablet for the U.S. market. The tablet features a 10.1-inch diagonal widescreen ...... 5 Jan 2011 19:09
OnStar announces voice communications app for Android, aimed at drivers
OnStar announces voice communications app for Android, aimed at drivers
OnStar announced on Wednesday the launch of a public pilot test of an Android voice communication app aimed at drivers. The application enables ...... 5 Jan 2011 18:27
Android 3.0 Honeycomb to require dual-core processors, HD resolution?
Android 3.0 Honeycomb to require dual-core processors, HD resolution?
According to Bobby Cha, managing director of Korean consumer electronics firm Enspert, Google's upcoming Android 3.0 software, dubbed Honeycomb, ...... 4 Jan 2011 14:52
Amazon launches Android, Windows tablet Kindle apps
Amazon launches Android, Windows tablet Kindle apps
Amazon has announced today that they have "tailored" new Kindle apps for Android and Windows tablets, giving those device owners a chance to ...... 4 Jan 2011 14:07
Net Applications: Windows 7 hits 20 percent share
Net Applications: Windows 7 hits 20 percent share
Web use measurement vendor Net Applications has revealed that Windows 7 crossed a 20 percent share mark last month, an accomplishment not ever ...... 4 Jan 2011 12:11
'Angry Birds' on its way to PS3, PSP
'Angry Birds' on its way to PS3, PSP
The U.S. PlayStation Blog has revealed today that the blockbuster game Angry Birds will be hitting the PlayStation Network this week as a PS Mini. ...... 3 Jan 2011 16:23
AOC starts selling $200 Android tablet
AOC starts selling $200 Android tablet
AOC, a maker of cheap LCD screens, has announced the launch of a $200 Android tablet which will be fully unveiled at the upcoming CES event. ...... 3 Jan 2011 13:35
Vizio launches Android tablet and smartphone
Vizio launches Android tablet and smartphone
Vizio, two days after teasing it in a Rose Bowl ad, has introduced their first tablet and smartphone, each of which runs on the Android mobile OS. ...... 3 Jan 2011 13:16
Verizon drops price of Galaxy Tab to $500
Verizon drops price of Galaxy Tab to $500
Verizon has dropped the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab from $600 to $500, putting a pretty significant price gap between the tablet and even ...... 3 Jan 2011 1:16
Vizio to launch cheap smartphone, tablet
Vizio to launch cheap smartphone, tablet
Vizio, the top LCD maker in the United States, will make a move into the smartphone and tablet markets, say multiple reports. The HDTV maker ...... 2 Jan 2011 23:08
iOS to bring in $2 billion in revenue in 2011, says Citi
iOS to bring in $2 billion in revenue in 2011, says Citi
According to Citigroups’s US Internet Stock 2011 Playbook, Apple will likely generate $2 billion in revenue from the iOS App Store in 2011. ...... 31 Dec 2010 21:17
Android Market hits 200,000 apps?
Android Market hits 200,000 apps?
Androlib has said this week that the Android Market has reached a new milestone, 200,000 apps, just months after October's announcement of 100,000. ...... 31 Dec 2010 16:47
Happy New Year 2011
Happy New Year 2011
This is typically a time for my personal roundup of past year's most interesting news from our extensive news archive and also a time to wrap ...... 31 Dec 2010 13:47
'Geinimi' Trojan taking down Android devices in Asia
'Geinimi' Trojan taking down Android devices in Asia
Lookout Mobile Security has reported this week that a new Android-based Trojan Horse dubbed "Geinimi" has been taking down Android devices in ...... 30 Dec 2010 22:34
Nook Color rooted, can now run Amazon Kindle app
Nook Color rooted, can now run Amazon Kindle app
BlogKindle has posted instructions on how to root the new Nook Color e-reader, opening up the device to Android apps like the Amazon Kindle application. ...... 30 Dec 2010 21:04
CES 2011: ViewSonic to introduce tablet with phone features
CES 2011: ViewSonic to introduce tablet with phone features
ViewSonic will introduce a new tablet at the upcoming CES event, one that will also include phone features. Despite being dubbed a tablet, ...... 30 Dec 2010 20:47
Windows Phone 7 hits 5000 apps
Windows Phone 7 hits 5000 apps
Microsoft has confirmed today that the Windows Phone 7 platform has reached its next milestone, 5000 applications. In just two months since ...... 30 Dec 2010 18:34
Cowon launches Android-based D3 Plenue PMP
Cowon launches Android-based D3 Plenue PMP
Cowon has launched their D3 Plenue portable media player (PMP) this week, featuring Android. The D3 runs on Android 2.1, has a 3.7-inch AMOLED ...... 28 Dec 2010 20:43
VLC hitting Android devices soon
VLC hitting Android devices soon
It appears that the much-anticipated open-source media player VLC is just about ready to hit Android devices, with a January launch date expected. ...... 27 Dec 2010 22:17
Samsung to release Galaxy media player to rival iPod Touch
Samsung to release Galaxy media player to rival iPod Touch
Samsung will launch its first true rival to the market leading iPod Touch at the CES event next month, dubbing the device the Galaxy Player. ...... 27 Dec 2010 21:59
Skype finally creating mobile apps to compete with Fring, FaceTime
Skype finally creating mobile apps to compete with Fring, FaceTime
Skype will allegedly bring video calling apps to smartphones like the iPhone at the upcoming CES event, bringing some real competition to Apple's ...... 26 Dec 2010 0:15
Quick look at the Acer Tegra 2, Honeycomb tablet
Quick look at the Acer Tegra 2, Honeycomb tablet
Acer's upcoming Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) tablet has been seen quickly in a few videos via Engadget this Christmas, showing off a responsive gyroscope. ...... 25 Dec 2010 22:46
Samsung will sell 10 million Galaxy S devices this year
Samsung will sell 10 million Galaxy S devices this year
According to multiple reports, Samsung will sell 10 million Galaxy S smartphones this year globally, selling 3 million of the smartphones in November alone. ...... 24 Dec 2010 3:25
Apple, Canon, LG, TiVo sued over video patents
Apple, Canon, LG, TiVo sued over video patents
The patent holding group of Alcatel-Lucent has sued Apple, Canon, LG and TiVo this week, claiming each has violated patents on certain AT&T video codecs. ...... 22 Dec 2010 22:32
Judge tosses 'Android' trademark suit
Judge tosses 'Android' trademark suit
In early 2009, when the operating system was still in its infancy, Google was sued over the trademark to "Android" by Erich Specht, who wanted ...... 22 Dec 2010 22:17
Palm/HP will reveal new tablets at CES
Palm/HP will reveal new tablets at CES
FoxNews has reported today that Palm, purchased by HP in April, will unveil three tablets at the upcoming CES in January, taking on the iPad ...... 21 Dec 2010 17:05
Nexus One to get Android 2.3 within weeks
Nexus One to get Android 2.3 within weeks
Google has confirmed today that an OTA Android 2.3 update for the Nexus One is on the way, marking the first device outside of the Nexus S to ...... 21 Dec 2010 12:03
Video Daily: Motorola teases their upcoming Honeycomb tablet
Video Daily: Motorola teases their upcoming Honeycomb tablet
Motorola has taken a shot at the iPad and Galaxy Tab today, while at the same time hyping up its upcoming Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet. The ...... 20 Dec 2010 20:10
Swype opens its beta
Swype opens its beta
After being in closed beta since early this year, alternative text input software Swype has moved to open beta, giving most Android users a ...... 20 Dec 2010 18:44
Almost one-third of U.S. video game sales are digital, says NPD
Almost one-third of U.S. video game sales are digital, says NPD
According to the "Game Purchase Drivers 2010 report" by the NPD Group, 29 percent of all U.S. video game purchases are now digital. Over ...... 18 Dec 2010 20:02
Android Kindle update makes buying magazines, newspapers possible
Android Kindle update makes buying magazines, newspapers possible
An update to Kindle for Android will now allow users to either buy single issues of magazines or newspapers, or subscribe to them. Users ...... 17 Dec 2010 22:54
LG unveils dual-core Optimus 2X Android smartphone
LG unveils dual-core Optimus 2X Android smartphone
LG has unveiled the Optimus 2X today, the first smartphone to use a dual-core processor. The smartphone will launch with Android 2.2 but ...... 16 Dec 2010 22:53
Samsung on pace to hit 5 million Bada devices sold in 2010
Samsung on pace to hit 5 million Bada devices sold in 2010
Samsung has noted this week that it fully expects to sell 5 million smartphones running the Bada mobile OS by the end of 2010. The first ...... 15 Dec 2010 15:32
Amazon has sold millions of Kindles this holiday season
Amazon has "sold millions" of Kindles this holiday season
Although normally dead quiet on Kindle sales figures, Amazon has boasted today that they have "sold millions" of the latest generation e-readers ...... 13 Dec 2010 18:01
First Gingerbread ROMs hit rooted Android devices
First Gingerbread ROMs hit rooted Android devices
Developers over at XDA-Devs having begun porting the Android Gingerbread SDK to phones other than the Nexus S. Google revealed the Nexus ...... 12 Dec 2010 20:02
Android Market gets makeover
Android Market gets makeover
Google has said this week that the Android Market has gotten a full makeover, with users getting the new "significantly updated" client over ...... 12 Dec 2010 18:44
Android OS is on 80 percent of smartphones sold via Verizon
Android OS is on 80 percent of smartphones sold via Verizon
ITG Investment Research analyst Matthew Goodman has noted this week that Android has quickly become the top selling smartphone OS on Verizon's ...... 11 Dec 2010 15:02
'Angry Birds' adds in-app purchases and hits new sales milestone
'Angry Birds' adds in-app purchases and hits new sales milestone
Rovio, the developer behind blockbuster game 'Angry Birds,' has said today that the game has hit 50 million downloads, with over 10 million ...... 11 Dec 2010 2:13
Video Daily: Completely redesigned YouTube app hits Android Market
Video Daily: Completely redesigned YouTube app hits Android Market
Google has launched YouTube 2.1 for Android devices running version 2.2 of the OS this week, the first time the popular video sharing site can ...... 10 Dec 2010 1:36
Sirius XM deal with Howard Stern allows mobile streaming
Sirius XM deal with Howard Stern allows mobile streaming
Sirius XM has signed a new five-year deal with infamous 'shock jock' Howard Stern, one that will pay him somewhere between $80-$100 million per year. ...... 9 Dec 2010 15:00
Over 300,000 Android phones being activated every day now
Over 300,000 Android phones being activated every day now
Google's head of Android Andy Rubin took to Twitter today to let the world know that over 300,000 Android smartphones are being activated each day. ...... 9 Dec 2010 12:59
Android Google Maps 5 will add 3D, offline caching
Android Google Maps 5 will add 3D, offline caching
Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering at Google and head of the Android project has revealed an updated version of Google Maps this week, version 5. ...... 7 Dec 2010 20:18
Google buys video DRM company
Google buys video DRM company
Google has purchased the video DRM company Widevine this week, saying GoogleTV and Android will benefit from the tech that allows video to be ...... 6 Dec 2010 21:43
Google introduces Nexus S with Gingerbread
Google introduces Nexus S with Gingerbread
Google has officially unveiled the Nexus S smartphone today, the first device to use Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Additionally, the company says ...... 6 Dec 2010 11:15
ViewSonic tablet with Tegra 2 launched at $400
ViewSonic tablet with Tegra 2 launched at $400
ViewSonic has begun shipping their G tablet this week, making it available at retailers like Office Depot. The price for the tablet is $400, ...... 5 Dec 2010 23:12
Apple expands patent lawsuit against Motorola
Apple expands patent lawsuit against Motorola
It appears that Apple has amended its ongoing lawsuit against Motorola this week, adding 12 more alleged patent violations, bringing the total to 24. ...... 5 Dec 2010 22:15
Samsung Galaxy Tab sales hit 1 million, earlier than expected
Samsung Galaxy Tab sales hit 1 million, earlier than expected
Samsung has said today that they have sold 1 million Galaxy Tab tablets already, surpassing their expectations. When the device launched ...... 5 Dec 2010 21:58
Video Daily: The PlayStation Phone 'in action'
Video Daily: The PlayStation Phone 'in action'
Following Wednesday's blurry "spy" video of the device, we now have a nice, clear "hands on" with the upcoming Sony Ericsson PSP Phone (Z1), ...... 5 Dec 2010 4:00
Netbook with Google Chrome OS set for December 7th unveiling
Netbook with Google Chrome OS set for December 7th unveiling
Google has sent out invites for a December 7th event relating to the Chrome OS, likely unveiling the first netbook to run on the operating system. ...... 5 Dec 2010 3:28
Android 2.1 or higher now on 83 percent of Android devices
Android 2.1 or higher now on 83 percent of Android devices
According to new Google figures, Android 2.1 or higher is now installed on 83 percent of all Android smartphones, as of December 1st. That ...... 3 Dec 2010 0:50
iPhone now most popular and 'most desired' smartphone in the U.S.
iPhone now most popular and 'most desired' smartphone in the U.S.
According to new Nielsen data, smartphones now account for 29.7 percent of all U.S. mobile phone subscribers, the highest percentage in history. ...... 1 Dec 2010 19:50
PlayStation Phone briefly spotted on video
PlayStation Phone briefly spotted on video
The still unofficial Sony Ericsson PSP Phone has been seen in a short, blurry video today, at least confirming its existence. Last month, ...... 1 Dec 2010 16:49
Winamp launches Android app
Winamp launches Android app
Winamp has introduced a beta version of their Winamp for Android app this week, giving Android 2.1 (and higher) users a powerful music management ...... 1 Dec 2010 0:39
Developer paying $1000 to first person who can root Google TV
Developer paying $1000 to first person who can root Google TV
Developer Howard Harte has offered a $1000 reward to the first person who can show him how to root a Google TV device, allowing him to install ...... 30 Nov 2010 1:01
Acer unveils Android device with massive screen
Acer unveils Android device with massive screen
Acer has unveiled its latest Android device this week, a smartphone with a massive 4.8-inch display and 1024x480 resolution. The device runs ...... 25 Nov 2010 1:49
Blockbuster app 'Angry Birds' headed to consoles
Blockbuster app 'Angry Birds' headed to consoles
Rovio Mobile's blockbuster app "Angry Birds" is headed to home consoles, and soon. The developer also says they are currently working on ...... 25 Nov 2010 0:59
Android is now most popular smartphone OS in Asia
Android is now most popular smartphone OS in Asia
According to new data from GfK, Android has surpassed Symbian as the most popular smartphone OS in Asia. Smartphone sales in Asia have grown ...... 24 Nov 2010 13:46
Samsung Galaxy Tab sales hit 600,000
Samsung Galaxy Tab sales hit 600,000
Samsung Electronics has already sold 600,000 units of the Galaxy Tab tablet, says The Korea Herald, in less than a month after launch. The ...... 22 Nov 2010 19:17
Amazon selling all Verizon Droid phones for 1 cent
Amazon selling all Verizon Droid phones for 1 cent
BGR has spotted today that Amazon has begun selling high-end Verizon Android devices for just 1 cent, as long as you sign up for a two-year ...... 19 Nov 2010 17:02
Samsung steps back from Bada, will offer majority Windows Phone 7 next year
Samsung steps back from Bada, will offer majority Windows Phone 7 next year
Chinese site iMobile has posted a pie chart revealing Samungs' smartphone plans for 2011, and surprisingly the company has moved away from its ...... 19 Nov 2010 12:43
Video Daily: Google adds editing capabilities to mobile Google Docs
Video Daily: Google adds editing capabilities to mobile Google Docs
Google has announced that its updated version of Google Docs for Android and iOS will allow users to edit their documents, right in the mobile browser. ...... 18 Nov 2010 0:26
LG 'Star' will feature Android, Tegra 2, 8MP camera
LG 'Star' will feature Android, Tegra 2, 8MP camera
Engadget has posted new pics of the upcoming LG 'Star' smartphone, the new flagship in the company's Android Optimus line. The device will ...... 16 Nov 2010 22:56
Google CEO explains why Chrome OS is different than Android
Google CEO explains why Chrome OS is different than Android
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has explained what will differentiate their Android OS from their upcoming Chrome OS, saying mainly that Chrome OS was ...... 16 Nov 2010 16:31
Lenovo to introduce LePad tablet in the U.S. next year
Lenovo to introduce LePad tablet in the U.S. next year
Lenovo has said today it will launch its LePad Android tablet in the U.S. next year, looking to compete in the ever-growing market for fast, ...... 16 Nov 2010 14:29
Google shows off Nexus S with NFC features
Google shows off Nexus S with NFC features
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has shown off the upcoming Nexus S device today at the Web 2.0 summit, finally confirming that the device at least exists. ...... 15 Nov 2010 20:09
Google teases Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Google teases Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Google has teased this weekend that Android 2.3 Gingerbread is likely to be officially launched in the very near future, taking to Twitter to ...... 14 Nov 2010 15:31
Samsung roadmap shows off 'Flagship' Android 2.3 device
Samsung roadmap shows off 'Flagship' Android 2.3 device
Engadget has been given a roadmap which shows off a new Samsung "flagship" device, one that will be available early next year. The site suggests ...... 13 Nov 2010 14:38
Netflix for Android hitting 'select' devices early next year
Netflix for Android hitting 'select' devices early next year
Greg Peters, head of Netflix product development, has said today that Netflix for Android will hit a few 'select' smartphones beginning early next year. ...... 13 Nov 2010 14:16
Nexus S delayed because Android 2.3 not optimized for dual-core?
Nexus S delayed because Android 2.3 not optimized for dual-core?
AndroidandMe has put together a long article today, collecting all the info it could on the upcoming Nexus S "superphone," which will sell on ...... 12 Nov 2010 23:04
Pictures leak of the upcoming Nexus S smartphone
Pictures leak of the upcoming Nexus S smartphone
Although the company has denied it exists, pictures of the upcoming Samsung Nexus S Android smartphone have surfaced, leaving very little to the imagination. ...... 11 Nov 2010 23:58
How to install Android 2.2 on jailbroken iPhone without PC
How to install Android 2.2 on jailbroken iPhone without PC
Redmond Pie has put up very interesting instructions this week on how to install Android 2.2 Froyo on jailbroken iPhones without needing a PC. ...... 10 Nov 2010 20:24
Android moves to second place in global smartphone sales by OS
Android moves to second place in global smartphone sales by OS
According to Gartner, Android has moved into second place in global smartphone sales, as of the Q3 2010. The mobile OS saw 1400 percent growth ...... 10 Nov 2010 19:13
Updated Skype released for Android devices
Updated Skype released for Android devices
Skype has released the updated Skype for Android software today, version 1.0.1. Amongst the most notable improvements are: * 320*240 and ...... 10 Nov 2010 18:29
Motorola sued by Microsoft over Xbox patent
Motorola sued by Microsoft over Xbox patent
Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against Motorola today, accusing the mobile phone maker of charging "excessive royalties on network technology ...... 10 Nov 2010 12:49
Microsoft only sold 40,000 WP7 devices on launch day in U.S.?
Microsoft only sold 40,000 WP7 devices on launch day in U.S.?
TheStreet.com has said today that Microsoft only managed to sell 40,000 Windows Phone 7 devices on launch day in the U.S., not including the ...... 9 Nov 2010 21:10
Moto Cliq users get Android 2.1, 1.5 almost completely gone now
Moto Cliq users get Android 2.1, 1.5 almost completely gone now
T-Mobile has finally released the Android 2.1 software update for the Motorola Cliq smartphone today, meaning Android 1.5 may finally be gone. ...... 9 Nov 2010 19:07
Upcoming HTC App Store will support Win7, Android phones
Upcoming HTC App Store will support Win7, Android phones
Smartphone maker HTC is allegedly creating its own app store for games, books and other applications, one that will be supported by Android ...... 9 Nov 2010 18:39
Toshiba launches Regza smartphone with Android, 12MP camera
Toshiba launches Regza smartphone with Android, 12MP camera
Toshiba has launched their first Android smartphone today, branding it with the popular Regza name normally only used on HDTVs. Dubbed the ...... 9 Nov 2010 0:26
Samsung Continuum is official, launching on the 11th
Samsung Continuum is official, launching on the 11th
Verizon has officially unveiled the Samsung Continuum today, with a release date of November 11th. The new Samsung smartphone will be the ...... 8 Nov 2010 22:20
Samsung expects to sell 1 million Galaxy Tab devices by the end of the year
Samsung expects to sell 1 million Galaxy Tab devices by the end of the year
Samsung has said today that it expects to sell 1 million Galaxy Tab devices by the end of the year, despite just beginning to sell it this week. ...... 8 Nov 2010 0:36
Bank of America, Citigroup considering Apple iPhone for corporate email?
Bank of America, Citigroup considering Apple iPhone for corporate email?
Bank of America and Citigroup, two of the U.S.' largest banks, are prepared to allow employees use of the Apple iPhone for their corporate ...... 7 Nov 2010 1:30
'Google Instant' now available on smartphones
'Google Instant' now available on smartphones
Google has confirmed today that the query prediction technology Google Instant is now available on smartphones, as promised in September by the search giant. ...... 5 Nov 2010 21:25
'Gingerbread' almost done baking?
'Gingerbread' almost done baking?
IntoMobile has reported today that Android 2.3 Gingerbread may almost be done baking, with an SDK launch expected on November 11th. Google ...... 5 Nov 2010 14:26
LG getting into the tablet business
LG getting into the tablet business
LG Electronics has unveiled plans to release an Android tablet early next year, becoming the next company to try to get in to the quickly growing ...... 5 Nov 2010 0:20
Toshiba Folio 100 tablet now available
Toshiba Folio 100 tablet now available
The Toshiba Folio 100 tablet is now available in Europe, however only the Wi-Fi model is currently available with 3G versions hitting in February. ...... 4 Nov 2010 22:09
Firm finds 88 serious security flaws in Android 2.2
Firm finds 88 serious security flaws in Android 2.2
A security firm researching the safety of the mobile Android operating system has discovered a long list of security bugs, with at least some ...... 3 Nov 2010 22:22
ITC staff sides with Nokia in Apple patent dispute
ITC staff sides with Nokia in Apple patent dispute
Nokia has gotten a boost in a patent infringement case involving Apple Inc., as staff at the International Trade Commission finds that the company ...... 3 Nov 2010 18:16
28 percent of U.S. mobile phone users have smartphones
28 percent of U.S. mobile phone users have smartphones
According to the latest figures from Nielsen, 28 percent of U.S. mobile phone owners own smartphones, as of the Q3 2010. The strong growth ...... 3 Nov 2010 13:06
Google now offering rewards to users who report bugs, flaws
Google now offering rewards to users who report bugs, flaws
Following in the footsteps of other companies such as Mozilla, Google has announced today that it is offering a reward for users that find and ...... 3 Nov 2010 0:14
Samsung denies Nexus Two smartphone
Samsung denies Nexus Two smartphone
Some of the biggest news of the past week has been the rumored unconfirmed launch of the Nexus Two, the successor to Google's very powerful, ...... 1 Nov 2010 18:45
PayPal support coming to Android Market tomorrow?
PayPal support coming to Android Market tomorrow?
Since early October, rumor has had it that Google is set to announce PayPal checkout support for the Android Market. Today, AndroidCentral ...... 1 Nov 2010 16:56
Canalys: Android now top mobile OS in U.S.
Canalys: Android now top mobile OS in U.S.
While the Apple iPhone remained the top individual smartphone in the U.S. for the Q3 2010, the Android OS leaped forward to take strong control ...... 1 Nov 2010 16:43
T-Mobile selling Galaxy Tab off-contract for $700?
T-Mobile selling Galaxy Tab off-contract for $700?
Amazon has been begun taking pre-orders for the T-Mobile model of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, with a price tag of $700 with no contract. That ...... 1 Nov 2010 1:11
Asus to release five tablets in 2011
Asus to release five tablets in 2011
Asus has said this weekend that the company will release six new tablets in 2011, and one more before the end of 2010. President Jerry Shen ...... 1 Nov 2010 0:28
More pics of the PlayStation Phone emerge
More pics of the PlayStation Phone emerge
Less than a week after unveiling a prototype of the oft-hyped PlayStation Phone, Engadget has revealed more pictures, and some more slight details. ...... 31 Oct 2010 18:16
Apple counter-sues Motorola for patent infringement
Apple counter-sues Motorola for patent infringement
Apple has responded to a lawsuit brought against it by Motorola earlier this month with its own patent infringement lawsuits. The Cupertino-based ...... 30 Oct 2010 22:55
Google exec says Android was company's best deal
Google exec says Android was company's best deal
A Google executive has said that Google's quiet acquisition of Android Inc. several years ago was the best deal the company has ever struck ...... 30 Oct 2010 22:55
Google has spent $1.6 billion on 40 deals this year
Google has spent $1.6 billion on 40 deals this year
Google has said this week that they have spent $1.6 billion on 40 acquisitions this year, with more expected. The search giant revealed the ...... 30 Oct 2010 15:19
More details on Nexus Two surface
More details on Nexus Two surface
More new details have surfaced on the rumored Samsung Nexus Two, which AndroidandMe has compiled. Samsung has sent out invitations for a ...... 30 Oct 2010 15:02
Samsung, Google to launch Nexus Two next week?
Samsung, Google to launch Nexus Two next week?
According to a number of sources, Samsung and Google are set to unveil the Nexus Two next week, the first phone to run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. ...... 30 Oct 2010 0:33
Adobe reports Flash, Reader and Acrobat vulnerability
Adobe reports Flash, Reader and Acrobat vulnerability
Adobe has revealed the discovery of a zero-day vulnerability that affects its Flash player, Reader and Acrobat software. The vulnerabilities ...... 29 Oct 2010 17:01
Apple, Gemalto creating special SIM card for the iPhone
Apple, Gemalto creating special SIM card for the iPhone
GigaOM is reporting today that Apple is currently working with SIM-card pioneer Gemalto to create a special SIM card that would give consumers ...... 28 Oct 2010 12:49
T-Mobile, Sprint confirm $400 Samsung Galaxy Tab
T-Mobile, Sprint confirm $400 Samsung Galaxy Tab
T-Mobile USA and Sprint have both confirmed this week that they will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab for $400 with two-year contract. Verizon ...... 27 Oct 2010 23:51
Barnes & Noble introduces Nook Color
Barnes & Noble introduces Nook Color
Barnes & Noble has introduced the new Nook Color e-reader this week, hoping to gain an advantage over the rival Amazon Kindle in the quickly ...... 27 Oct 2010 22:22
Engadget reveals the long awaited PlayStation Phone
Engadget reveals the long awaited PlayStation Phone
Engadget has revealed the long awaited PlayStation Phone tonight, posting pictures of a working model of the upcoming device. There have ...... 27 Oct 2010 0:16
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace hits first milestone
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace hits first milestone
In under three weeks since launch, Microsoft has boasted today that the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace has hit its first milestone, 1000 available apps. ...... 26 Oct 2010 19:14
Gemalto sues Google, HTC, Motorola, Samsung over Android
Gemalto sues Google, HTC, Motorola, Samsung over Android
The digital security firm Gemalto has sued Google, HTC, Motorola and Samsung today over a patent related to the Android mobile operating system. ...... 26 Oct 2010 18:14
Flash 10.1 going to BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Symbian & MeeGo
Flash 10.1 going to BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Symbian & MeeGo
Adobe revealed today that the latest version of its Flash player is heading to major smartphone operating systems, enabling a wide range of ...... 26 Oct 2010 12:07
It's official: Android Market hits 100,000 apps
It's official: Android Market hits 100,000 apps
According to @AndroidDev, the Twitter account for the team that is working on mobile operating system Android, the Android Market has officially ...... 25 Oct 2010 18:02
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S2 is a monster (probably fake)
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S2 is a monster (probably fake)
itrans has posted a supposed leaked picture of Samsung's upcoming (but still unconfirmed) Galaxy S2 smartphone, along side a spec sheet that ...... 24 Oct 2010 20:33
Video Daily: Android Gingerbread finally official
Video Daily: Android Gingerbread finally official
Google has finally made Android 2.3, aka Gingerbread official by adding a giant gingerbread cookie to their collection of over sized dessert item statues. ...... 24 Oct 2010 18:25
RIM falls to third in global smartphone market share
RIM falls to third in global smartphone market share
According to the latest figures from Strategy Analytics, RIM has fallen to third in the global smartphone market, losing out to Apple for the ...... 22 Oct 2010 17:49
'Angry Birds' for Android breaks 3 million download mark
'Angry Birds' for Android breaks 3 million download mark
Late last week we announced that Rovio Mobile, the developer behind the blockbuster game Angry Birds had recently released a version of the ...... 21 Oct 2010 21:09
Rumor: Nook Color coming next week
Rumor: Nook Color coming next week
Although unconfirmed, CNET is reporting today that Barnes & Noble is preparing to unveil a full color version of the Nook e-reader device at ...... 21 Oct 2010 18:10
Verizon to sell Galaxy Tab for $600
Verizon to sell Galaxy Tab for $600
Verizon has announced that it will charge $600 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab beginning on November 11th, pricing the tablet high because you do ...... 20 Oct 2010 16:55
Phandroid shows off Android 3.0 running on Nexus One
Phandroid shows off Android 3.0 running on Nexus One
Phandroid has posted a blurry pic this week of the Nexus One smartphone running Google's upcoming Android 3.0 Gingerbread, giving everyone an ...... 19 Oct 2010 15:00
Google TV users find workaround for Hulu block
Google TV users find workaround for Hulu block
All Google TV devices are supposed to have access to Hulu blocked but there is already a workaround available, giving early adopters access ...... 19 Oct 2010 1:00
'Angry Birds' for Android sees 1 million downloads in 24 hours
'Angry Birds' for Android sees 1 million downloads in 24 hours
Rovio Mobile, the developer behind the blockbuster game Angry Birds, recently released a version of the game for Android devices. The company ...... 18 Oct 2010 1:38
Android 4.0 dubbed 'Ice Cream'
Android 4.0 dubbed 'Ice Cream'
ARM president Tudor Brown has revealed the earliest detail of Android 4.0, which has been dubbed Ice Cream by Google. Android 3.0 Gingerbread ...... 17 Oct 2010 2:29
iOS app store hits 300,000 apps
iOS app store hits 300,000 apps
Apple's iOS App Store has quietly surpassed 300,000 apps available for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch this week, says new data from Mobclix. ...... 17 Oct 2010 2:16
Global tablet sales will reach almost 20 million this year, says Gartner
Global tablet sales will reach almost 20 million this year, says Gartner
According to research firm Gartner, global tablet sales will hit almost 20 million for this year, buoyed by strong sales of the Apple iPad. ...... 16 Oct 2010 15:57
Rovio giving away 'Angry Birds' free on Android
Rovio giving away 'Angry Birds' free on Android
Rovio has made the blockbuster smash hit Angry Birds game available for free on Android devices today. The company offers a free "light" ...... 16 Oct 2010 3:23
73.8 percent of Android phones now running 2.1 or 2.2
73.8 percent of Android phones now running 2.1 or 2.2
Google's dashboard service has made it clear this week that almost three-quarters of all Android devices now run either versions 2.1 or 2.2, ...... 13 Oct 2010 16:17
Target to start selling iPhones?
Target to start selling iPhones?
Just weeks after it started selling the iPad in brick-and-mortar stores around the nation, AppleInsider is reporting that the large retailer ...... 13 Oct 2010 15:42
Sony unveils connected HDTVs using Google software
Sony unveils connected HDTVs using Google software
Sony Corp. has unveiled a line of Internet-connected televisions that use Google TV software. The company is hoping to achieve success in fusing ...... 13 Oct 2010 1:03
Nokia holds on to top spot in global smartphone market
Nokia holds on to top spot in global smartphone market
Nokia retained the top spot in the global smartphone market, according to iSuppli, even gaining share in the Q2. Android's growing popularity ...... 12 Oct 2010 19:26
Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7
Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7
Microsoft Corp. has launched its latest attack on rivals in the mobile space with the launch of Windows Phone 7, which will be available in ...... 11 Oct 2010 12:43
Apple responds to freeze on Meizu M8 sales
Apple responds to freeze on Meizu M8 sales
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has responded to the current freeze on Meizu M8 sales, accusing the company of blatant theft. In an email response, ...... 10 Oct 2010 21:03
New Dell netbooks to use Ubuntu Light
New Dell netbooks to use Ubuntu Light
According to a new DigiTimes report, the Canonical distribution of Ubuntu Light will begin shipping with new Dell netbooks within the month. ...... 10 Oct 2010 20:34
Galaxy Tab priced for T-Mobile
Galaxy Tab priced for T-Mobile
TMOnews has released a spec sheet for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab, which runs Android 2.2 and seems to be the first real competitor to the Apple iPad. ...... 10 Oct 2010 17:25
'Angry Birds' developer angered by Microsoft ad
'Angry Birds' developer angered by Microsoft ad
Rovio, the developer behind the blockbuster mobile app Angry Birds has voiced its displeasure at Microsoft this weekend, after it was discovered ...... 10 Oct 2010 17:12
Sprint's Galaxy Tab to cost $400 with contract?
Sprint's Galaxy Tab to cost $400 with contract?
Although unconfirmed, BGR is reporting that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab will cost $400 with contract through one carrier, at least. The ...... 10 Oct 2010 2:20
Firefox 4 Beta released for Android, Maemo
Firefox 4 Beta released for Android, Maemo
Mozilla has released its Firefox 4 beta for Android and Maemo devices, adding a number of new significant features. Among those features ...... 8 Oct 2010 13:06
Acer plans to load Windows and Android to netbooks
Acer plans to load Windows and Android to netbooks
Acer plans to adopt dual operating systems on its dual-core netbooks, according to a report from DigiTimes. The Taiwanese firm is planning to ...... 8 Oct 2010 11:06
PayPal to soon become option for Android Market purchases
PayPal to soon become option for Android Market purchases
According to TheStreet, PayPal will likely soon become an option for Android Market purchases. Users have complained about the current checkout ...... 8 Oct 2010 0:54
Amazon planning Android App Store?
Amazon planning Android App Store?
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Amazon.com is planning to open an applications store for the Android mobile platform. Such a store ...... 7 Oct 2010 22:41
Weak demand for TVs, computers hits Samsung
Weak demand for TVs, computers hits Samsung
Shares of Samsung Electronics took a hit as South Korean consumer electronics giant estimated its July-September operating profit and sales ...... 7 Oct 2010 20:33
Logitech launches Revue set-top with Google TV
Logitech launches "Revue" set-top with Google TV
Logitech has officially launched the Revue set-top box today, the first standalone device with Google TV. The box will sell for $300 with ...... 6 Oct 2010 21:18
Samsung 'Galaxy S' sales hit 5 million
Samsung 'Galaxy S' sales hit 5 million
Samsung Electronics has boasted today that 5 million Galaxy S smartphones have been sold since launch in June. The company is the world's ...... 6 Oct 2010 15:50
Motorola confirms smartphone with Tegra 2
Motorola confirms smartphone with Tegra 2
AndroidandMe is reporting that Motorola is set to release a Tegra 2 smartphone in early 2011, although details are still very scarce due to "hardcore NDAs." ...... 6 Oct 2010 15:27
HTC sees profits double on strong smartphone sales
HTC sees profits double on strong smartphone sales
HTC, the world's fourth biggest smartphone maker has reported strong quarterly earnings today thanks to strong sales of phones using the Android ...... 6 Oct 2010 14:14
'Skype for Android' released
'Skype for Android' released
Skype has released the long-anticipated Android version of their software today, making the app free in the Android Market. Smartphone owners ...... 5 Oct 2010 17:27
Windows Phone 7 launch coming next week
Windows Phone 7 launch coming next week
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed today that the company, along with AT&T, will hold a press conference on October 11th to unveil the ...... 4 Oct 2010 22:29
LG drops plans for Android 2.2 tablet
LG drops plans for Android 2.2 tablet
LG Electronics has said today that it has dropped all plans to release an Android 2.2-based tablet this year, instead delaying their tablet ...... 4 Oct 2010 21:43
T-Mobile announces high-end MyTouch Android smartphone
T-Mobile announces high-end MyTouch Android smartphone
T-Mobile USA has announced today their second HSPA+ smartphone, the MyTouch, which is an evolution of the MyTouch 3G and MyTouch 3G Slide. ...... 4 Oct 2010 19:59
Google buys BlindType, virtual keypad correction startup
Google buys BlindType, virtual keypad correction startup
Google has announced another acquisition this week, purchasing the virtual keypad startup BlindType. The company makes corrective software ...... 3 Oct 2010 17:23
Microsoft sues Motorola over Android phone patents
Microsoft sues Motorola over Android phone patents
Microsoft has sued Motorola this week, alleging patent infringement on a number of Android devices. The software giant says Motorola infringes ...... 1 Oct 2010 22:37
'Google Phone Gallery' gives users a chance to compare Android devices
'Google Phone Gallery' gives users a chance to compare Android devices
Google has launched a new Android comparison Web page this week, giving would-be consumers a place to compare all the current Android smartphones ...... 30 Sep 2010 19:38
New QNX OS headed to BlackBerrys, says report
New QNX OS headed to BlackBerrys, says report
An RIM executive has apparently confirmed today that upcoming BlackBerry smartphones will no longer run the BB operating system but will instead ...... 30 Sep 2010 15:27
Dell close to launching 7-inch tablet
Dell close to launching 7-inch tablet
Dell Greater China President Amit Midha has said today that the company is launching a 7-inch tablet within weeks and a larger 10-inch device within a year. ...... 29 Sep 2010 22:20
T-Mobile G2 shipping to early pre-orderers
T-Mobile G2 shipping to early pre-orderers
A number of early pre-orderers have reported today that their T-Mobile G2 has shipped, over a week before the device hits retail stores and Best Buy. ...... 29 Sep 2010 21:46
RIM defends low 'App World' app count
RIM defends low 'App World' app count
RIM VP of product platform management Alan Panezic has defended the low BlackBerry App World app count today, saying "we don't need 200 fart apps." ...... 29 Sep 2010 21:29
New iPad will have camera, USB port, be lighter
New iPad will have camera, USB port, be lighter
Financial firm Goldman Sachs has said today that Apple's second-generation iPad tablet will include a camera and a mini-USB port. The device ...... 28 Sep 2010 17:48
Motorola Droid R2-D2 goes on sale Wednesday
Motorola Droid R2-D2 goes on sale Wednesday
Verizon will release the limited edition Motorola Droid R2-D2 smartphone on September 30th, says the carrier, making it available online and ...... 27 Sep 2010 19:16
Sony Ericsson drops Symbian
Sony Ericsson drops Symbian
Sony Ericsson has confirmed this week that it has no plans for future Symbian-based smartphones, moving most support over to Android. Says ...... 26 Sep 2010 17:51
PSGroove ported to Sansa players with Rockbox
PSGroove ported to Sansa players with Rockbox
A forum member of PSX-Scene has ported PSGroove to Sansa media devices running RockBox, giving more potential users a chance to jaibreak their ...... 26 Sep 2010 15:23
Video Daily: The incredible Mozilla Labs concept smartphone
Video Daily: The incredible Mozilla Labs concept smartphone
Mozilla Labs has shown off the Seabird concept smartphone this week, the conclusion of the "Open Web Concept Phone" project which began in early 2009. ...... 26 Sep 2010 1:09
Video Daily: Prototype unveiled for glasses-free 3D on Android phones, tablets
Video Daily: Prototype unveiled for glasses-free 3D on Android phones, tablets
Androidandme has posted video today of a prototype device unveiled at the GTC 2010 show, one that features a glasses-free 3D display. A gaming ...... 24 Sep 2010 12:55
T-Mobile G2 goes up for pre-order from carrier
T-Mobile G2 goes up for pre-order from carrier
Despite Best Buy having the device up for pre-order for a couple of weeks, T-Mobile had not yet officially put the flagship G2 up for sale. ...... 24 Sep 2010 12:33
Nokia exec takes shot at Android
Nokia exec takes shot at Android
One of Nokia's top mobile phone division executives, Anssi Vanjoki, has taken a shot at Android today, just weeks before the exec leaves the company. ...... 21 Sep 2010 17:12
Edit your Google Docs via Android devices, iPad
Edit your Google Docs via Android devices, iPad
Google has said today that mobile editing capabilities for Google Docs are headed to Android devices and the Apple iPad in the near future. ...... 21 Sep 2010 16:53
Facebook working on smartphone
Facebook working on smartphone
According to a source speaking to TC, Facebook is currently working on a smartphone, one that they hope will rival Android and iOS devices. ...... 19 Sep 2010 3:40
Motorola to release their Android tablet in early 2011?
Motorola to release their Android tablet in early 2011?
Motorola Co-CEO Sanjay Jha has said today that their much-anticipated Android tablet will be released in early 2011, slightly later than most expected. ...... 19 Sep 2010 2:33
Verizon will not sell Windows Phone 7 devices until 2011
Verizon will not sell Windows Phone 7 devices until 2011
Verizon has said this week that it will not sell Windows Phone 7 smartphones until 2011, putting an early dent in Microsoft's plan to sell to a broad market. ...... 19 Sep 2010 2:15
HTC to launch Android 3.0 tablet during Q1 2011
HTC to launch Android 3.0 tablet during Q1 2011
According to a new Digitimes report, HTC is preparing to launch an Android 3.0 tablet during the Q1 2011. The latest speculation follows ...... 15 Sep 2010 15:11
Intel launches App Store for netbooks
Intel launches App Store for netbooks
Intel has launched a dedicated App Store for netbooks this week, 8 months after showing off the beta at the CES event. Dubbed AppUp, the ...... 15 Sep 2010 14:41
Streaming TV headed to Android devices, via Bitbop
Streaming TV headed to Android devices, via Bitbop
Speaking at the DEMO event this week, Fox Mobile-backed Bitbop has revealed their smartphone app, bringing streaming TV to your Android devices. ...... 15 Sep 2010 14:19
Froyo 2.2 now on 28 percent of Android devices
Froyo 2.2 now on 28 percent of Android devices
According to the latest figures from Android Developers, 2.2 Froyo has quickly taken a large chunk of the distribution of Android devices. ...... 14 Sep 2010 2:02
JPMorgan, UBS to test Android, iPhone as alternative to BlackBerrys
JPMorgan, UBS to test Android, iPhone as alternative to BlackBerrys
According to Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase is looking into alternatives for their corporate email needs, moving away from BlackBerrys whilst testing ...... 13 Sep 2010 0:04
Android 2.2 tablets will not have access to the Market?
Android 2.2 tablets will not have access to the Market?
Google has noted today that current versions of Android are not suitable for tablets, and devices released now will likely not be able to compete ...... 12 Sep 2010 19:29
iPhone owners have more apps than Android, BlackBerry
iPhone owners have more apps than Android, BlackBerry
According to a new study from Nielsen, iPhone owners have the most installed apps in the smartphone market. After surveying 4000 people, ...... 11 Sep 2010 21:56
T-Mobile G2 now official, rumored early October release
T-Mobile G2 now official, rumored early October release
T-Mobile has officially confirmed the G2 this week, the long-awaited successor to the first ever Android device, the G1. The G2 will be T-Mobile's ...... 11 Sep 2010 20:26
Nokia fires Kallasvuo - new CEO from Microsoft
Nokia fires Kallasvuo - new CEO from Microsoft
Nokia's Board of Directors has appointed Stephen Elop President and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia as of September 21. Elop currently heads ...... 10 Sep 2010 2:16
Qualcomm dual-core Snapdragon chips to launch next year
Qualcomm dual-core Snapdragon chips to launch next year
Qualcomm has confirmed that two dual-core Snapdragon CPUs will be hitting devices next year, boasting clock speeds as high as 1.5GHz. The ...... 8 Sep 2010 23:28
Google TV to launch globally in 2011
Google TV to launch globally in 2011
Google has said today that it plans to launch the Google TV platform internationally in 2011, bringing the search engine to Internet-connected ...... 7 Sep 2010 23:30
FCC info leaked about HTC Android GSM/CDMA Slider
FCC info leaked about HTC Android GSM/CDMA Slider
First leaked last month, but now finally official thanks to testing results posted by the FCC, HTC is launching a slider that will run dual ...... 6 Sep 2010 14:48
RIM purchases app developer DataViz?
RIM purchases app developer DataViz?
According to multiple reports, RIM has acquired the popular app developer DataViz for $50 million USD. DataViz is the company behind Documents ...... 6 Sep 2010 14:06
Android now controls a quarter of U.S. web traffic
Android now controls a quarter of U.S. web traffic
According to Quantcast, Android continues to close the gap with Apple's iOS in regards to overall web traffic in the United States. Android ...... 6 Sep 2010 13:25
New Droid 2 ad taunts the iPhone
New Droid 2 ad taunts the iPhone
Motorola's latest ad, promoting the Droid 2, has taunted the Apple iPhone, playing on the company's "there's an app for that" ad lineup. ...... 6 Sep 2010 1:04
T-Mobile to release entry-level Android 2.2 smartphone from Huawei?
T-Mobile to release entry-level Android 2.2 smartphone from Huawei?
According to multiple reports, Huawei's recently unveiled Ideos Android smartphone is headed to T-Mobile USA, and it will be cheap. The Ideos ...... 6 Sep 2010 0:50
Samsung to prioritize Android, Bada
Samsung to prioritize Android, Bada
Samsung, the world's second-largest phone maker has said today that it will prioritize the Android and Bada mobile operating systems, making ...... 2 Sep 2010 21:59
T-Mobile G2 pricing leaked
T-Mobile G2 pricing leaked
Yesterday, pictures of the T-Mobile G2 were leaked alongside with its specs, which should easily make it the carrier's latest Android flagship. ...... 1 Sep 2010 18:17
T-Mobile G2 pics, specs leaked
T-Mobile G2 pics, specs leaked
CPSignal has posted the first pics of the upcoming T-Mobile G2 alongside its specs, which should easily make it the carrier's latest Android flagship. ...... 1 Sep 2010 1:22
T-Mobile expands HSPA+ network to new cities, will double speed next year
T-Mobile expands HSPA+ network to new cities, will double speed next year
T-Mobile has announced today that it has expanded its HSPA+ data network to nine new cities, making it available to over 100 million Americans. ...... 31 Aug 2010 16:05
Another Blu-ray player with Blockbuster On Demand support - too little too late?
Another Blu-ray player with Blockbuster On Demand support - too little too late?
US video rental giant Blockbuster just announced the Onkyo BD-SP808 Blu-ray player, set to ship to retailers in September, features a client ...... 31 Aug 2010 12:23
XperiaX10 to finally get Android 2.1
XperiaX10 to finally get Android 2.1
Sony Ericsson launched the high end smartphone Xperia X10 earlier this year which disappointed would-be buyers when it came with the outdated ...... 30 Aug 2010 23:18
New dual-core HTC Android device spotted
New dual-core HTC Android device spotted
BGR has posted leaked photos of Verizon's upcoming flagship Android device, the HTC Scorpion which is expected to hit the carrier within 6 months. ...... 30 Aug 2010 0:24
HTC Incredible owners now getting Android 2.2
HTC Incredible owners now getting Android 2.2
Verizon Wireless has started rolling out Android 2.2 Froyo to HTC Incredible owners this weekend. Froyo brings a 450 percent performance ...... 29 Aug 2010 21:40
Toshiba Folio 100 will run Android 2.2
Toshiba Folio 100 will run Android 2.2
NotebookItalia has leaked the specs for the upcoming Toshiba Folio 100, which many had been calling the "SmartPad." The tablet should be ...... 29 Aug 2010 21:27
New 3D Android tablet will not require glasses
New 3D Android tablet will not require glasses
Rockchip has introduced their new 3D Android tablet this week, one that will be glasses-free while still giving owners full 3D support. The ...... 29 Aug 2010 2:43
Apple App Store hits 250,000 apps
Apple App Store hits 250,000 apps
According to the site 148Apps.biz, Apple has hit 250,000 apps available in the App Store, hitting the milestone in just over 2 years. Almost ...... 29 Aug 2010 1:38
Motorola Droid 2 gets rooted
Motorola Droid 2 gets rooted
Following in the footsteps of the Droid X, which was rooted within a week of launch, the XDA Dev team has announced they have rooted the Motorola ...... 26 Aug 2010 22:22
Netflix releases iPhone app
Netflix releases iPhone app
The long awaited Netflix Watch Instantly client for the iPhone and iPod Touch has finally arrived. Netflix announced the availability of ...... 26 Aug 2010 8:32
Dell debuts Aero smartphone for $100
Dell debuts Aero smartphone for $100
Dell has launched their first smartphone in the United States since 2007, following up on their Axim line with the release of the Aero Android device. ...... 24 Aug 2010 16:07
Motorola releases official Android upgrade schedule
Motorola releases official Android upgrade schedule
Motorola has released their official Android upgrade schedule, giving some long-time owners a set timetable for updates to their smartphone operating system. ...... 23 Aug 2010 23:34
Droid X 2.2 ROM hosting sites getting cease-and-desist letters from Motorola
Droid X 2.2 ROM hosting sites getting cease-and-desist letters from Motorola
Motorola is reportedly sending out cease-and-desist letters to sites that are hosting Droid X Android 2.2 Froyo custom ROMs, forcing them to ...... 22 Aug 2010 13:29
LG: Our tablet is better than the iPad
LG: Our tablet is better than the iPad
LG has taken a direct shot at Apple's popular iPad tablet today, making headlines with the bold statement. "Our tablet will be better than ...... 20 Aug 2010 17:27
HP confirms WebOS tablet for 'early 2011'
HP confirms WebOS tablet for 'early 2011'
HP, speaking during their Q3 earnings conference call, have confirmed a WebOS-based tablet for 2011. Furthermore, the company promised a ...... 20 Aug 2010 12:55
Android 3.1 to be dubbed Honeycomb?
Android 3.1 to be dubbed Honeycomb?
According to multiple reports today, Google's way-in-the-future Android 3.1 update will be dubbed Honeycomb, following their still developing ...... 20 Aug 2010 1:38
T-Mobile teases the G2, first HSPA+ smartphone
T-Mobile teases the G2, first HSPA+ smartphone
T-Mobile has teased their upcoming flagship smartphone, the G2, the first phone to access the carrier's extremely fast HSPA+ data network. ...... 18 Aug 2010 22:17
Vimeo adds Flash/HTML5 player
Vimeo adds Flash/HTML5 player
The popular video host Vimeo has introduced a new version of its video player today, one that detects the hardware being used by the end user ...... 18 Aug 2010 12:57
HTC Incredible getting Android 2.2 next week
HTC Incredible getting Android 2.2 next week
Citing Verizon sources, Mashable has said that HTC Droid Incredible users will begin to receive Android 2.2 (Froyo) OTA during the next week, ...... 15 Aug 2010 18:25
Android owners may soon be able to purchase Android Market apps with PayPal
Android owners may soon be able to purchase Android Market apps with PayPal
According to multiple reports, popular online payment system company PayPal is in talks with Google to add the payment service to Android devices. ...... 14 Aug 2010 1:39
Android outsold iPhone last quarter, globally
Android outsold iPhone last quarter, globally
According to analysts at Gartner Research, Android OS devices outsold the Apple iPhone, globally, for the Q2 2010, moving into third place in the market. ...... 14 Aug 2010 0:23
Google adds 'Voice Actions' to Android 2.2
Google adds 'Voice Actions' to Android 2.2
Google has updated Android 2.2 Froyo today, adding 10 new voice commands that will help device owners use the phone without needing to use a ...... 12 Aug 2010 22:00
Google sued by Oracle over Android
Google sued by Oracle over Android
Oracle has filed a patent and copyright-infringement suit against Google today, claiming that Google's Android mobile OS infringes on the former ...... 12 Aug 2010 21:36
Sony Ericsson PSP phone rumor gets new legs
Sony Ericsson PSP phone rumor gets new legs
Engadget is reporting today that Sony Ericsson is currently working on a "PSP Phone," one that will run on Android 3.0 and create a whole new ...... 12 Aug 2010 1:50
Dell Streak tablet phone launching this Friday
Dell Streak tablet phone launching this Friday
Dell's Streak tablet/phone will hit the U.S. on Friday, says AT&T, launching at $300 with contract or $550 without. The multi-touch tablet/phone ...... 10 Aug 2010 23:54
iPhone owners have more sexual partners?
iPhone owners have more sexual partners?
According to new research from the popular dating site OKCupid.com, iPhone owners are having sex with more partners than BlackBerry or Android owners. ...... 10 Aug 2010 22:33
Android phones hit by first ever Trojan
Android phones hit by first ever Trojan
Google's Android mobile OS has finally hit the big time; security firm Kaspersky is reporting that users are being hit with the first trojan for the OS. ...... 10 Aug 2010 22:09
Motorola Droid 2 now official, original Droid retired
Motorola Droid 2 now official, original Droid retired
Verizon Wireless has finally, officially launched the Motorola Droid 2, although weeks of leaks have already shown customers the price, specs ...... 10 Aug 2010 14:30
Google, Verizon slammed over proposed net neutrality plan
Google, Verizon slammed over proposed net neutrality plan
Earlier today, Google and Verizon made headlines by unveiling a joint proposal for the future of net neutrality. The plan calls for "a new, ...... 10 Aug 2010 0:34
Motorola Droid 2 priced, launch date revealed
Motorola Droid 2 priced, launch date revealed
The Motorola Droid 2, easily the worst kept secret since the iPhone 4, has now had its price leaked, along with another confirmation on its launch date. ...... 9 Aug 2010 22:48
Leaked pics of upcoming Verizon world phone surface
Leaked pics of upcoming Verizon world phone surface
AndroidGuys has posted some photos this weekend of HTC's alleged "world phone," one that runs both GSM and CDMA bands. The pictured prototype ...... 8 Aug 2010 17:12
Vonage apps now let you call Facebook friends for free
Vonage apps now let you call Facebook friends for free
Vonage has introduced apps for Android and the iPhone this week that will allow users to make free domestic and international calls to their ...... 8 Aug 2010 0:28
T-Mobile USA sees strong smartphone growth
T-Mobile USA sees strong smartphone growth
After reporting their quarterly earnings this week, T-Mobile USA made it clear that smartphones are here to stay, seeing subscriptions triple ...... 7 Aug 2010 23:21
Netflix streaming finally headed to Android
Netflix streaming finally headed to Android
Android device owners will finally soon be able to stream Netflix's popular Watch Instantly catalog on their phones and tablets, as the rental ...... 7 Aug 2010 22:23
More smartphones with Android than iOS by 2012, says iSuppli
More smartphones with Android than iOS by 2012, says iSuppli
According to the research firm iSuppli, more smartphones will be using the Android operating system by 2012 than are using the Apple iOS. ...... 5 Aug 2010 15:51
Dish to let mobile users watch TV on their devices
Dish to let mobile users watch TV on their devices
The Dish Network has announced this week that it plans to let subscribers watch satellite TV programming on their mobile devices, for free, ...... 5 Aug 2010 15:27
200,000 Android devices sold every day
200,000 Android devices sold every day
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has said today that about 200,000 new Android devices are now being sold daily, leading to huge growth in revenue for ...... 4 Aug 2010 23:27
Rdio now available to all
Rdio now available to all
In October 2009, billionaires Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom, the creators of the Kazaa P2P client as well as Skype, announced that they had ...... 3 Aug 2010 19:31
MyTouch 3G Slide gets OTA update, no Froyo yet
MyTouch 3G Slide gets OTA update, no Froyo yet
T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide owners will begin receiving an OTA update for their Android operating system tomorrow, but it is not the highly anticipated ...... 3 Aug 2010 19:10
Verizon, Motorola team up for FiOS tablet
Verizon, Motorola team up for FiOS tablet
Motorola and Verizon will soon unveil a new tablet with a FiOS digital pay-TV service included, trying a new method to differentiate itself ...... 3 Aug 2010 18:43
Android shipments grow almost 900 percent
Android shipments grow almost 900 percent
According to Canalys Smart Phone Analysis services, the smartphone market grew 64 percent globally year-on-year (YoY) for the Q2 2010, with ...... 2 Aug 2010 23:41
Android Market hits 100,000 apps submitted
Android Market hits 100,000 apps submitted
According to figures site AndroLib, the Android Market has seen 100,000 apps submitted since its debut, although there are still not 100,000 ...... 2 Aug 2010 0:03
Verizon confirms Droid 2 release date, Froyo
Verizon confirms Droid 2 release date, Froyo
Motorola's heavily touted Droid 2 smartphone has been confirmed for an August 12th release date. The date comes from an internal Verizon ...... 1 Aug 2010 23:43
Android app developer denies stealing user info
Android app developer denies stealing user info
Earlier this week a company called Lookout showed how several Android wallpaper apps were accessing user information, including phone number, ...... 30 Jul 2010 17:14
Samsung to introduce Android tablet this quarter
Samsung to introduce Android tablet this quarter
Samsung has said it will introduce a tablet this quarter running Google's Android operating system, joining the stables of tech firms releasing ...... 30 Jul 2010 15:46
HTC EVO 4G Android 2.2 rollout starting tomorrow
HTC EVO 4G Android 2.2 rollout starting tomorrow
Sprint has confirmed today that the Android 2.2 software update will begin hitting HTC EVO 4G smartphones tomorrow, with a full rollout expected August 3rd. ...... 30 Jul 2010 0:47
Google adds 'phone home' DRM to Android Market
Google adds 'phone home' DRM to Android Market
Google has added a licensing server to the Android Marketplace which will allow an app to verify whether the user has purchased it or not before opening. ...... 29 Jul 2010 20:32
Dell Streak mini-tablet priced at $300 with AT&T
Dell Streak mini-tablet priced at $300 with AT&T
AT&T has finally priced the Dell Streak mini-tablet, selling the 5-inch tablet/phone for $300 with two-year contract and $550 without. It ...... 27 Jul 2010 21:37
T-Mobile G1 bites the dust
T-Mobile G1 bites the dust
The first ever Android phone, the T-Mobile G1 by HTC, has finally been removed from T-Mobile's online and brick-and-mortar stores, marking the end of an era. ...... 27 Jul 2010 20:24
Motorola to introduce 10-inch tablet with Android 3.0?
Motorola to introduce 10-inch tablet with Android 3.0?
The latest Android tablet rumor has hit the presses this week, this time thanks to analyst Roger Crenshaw. Crenshaw, citing sources close ...... 27 Jul 2010 0:55
Video Daily: Android Market gets PSX emulator
Video Daily: Android Market gets PSX emulator
Developer ZodTTD has added the first ever PS1 (PSX) emulator for the Android Market today, charging $6 for the app that will allow gamers to ...... 26 Jul 2010 23:28
iPhone jailbreaking and Android rooting get DMCA exemption
iPhone jailbreaking and Android rooting get DMCA exemption
New DMCA exemptions announced by the Librarian Of Congress make it legal, at least in the US, to jailbreak mobile phones. The new exemption ...... 26 Jul 2010 18:38
YouTube testing new form of embedding
YouTube testing new form of embedding
YouTube has announced this weekend that they have begun testing a new way of embedding code that would support both HTML5 and Flash. By using ...... 25 Jul 2010 16:29
HTC will bring HTC Sense to Windows Phone 7 and Android 3.0
HTC will bring HTC Sense to Windows Phone 7 and Android 3.0
While Microsoft has long said they want to standardize the user experience of Windows Phone 7, HTC has said today that they plan to bring HTC ...... 25 Jul 2010 13:40
Verizon shows strong quarterly earnings
Verizon shows strong quarterly earnings
Verizon, the largest wireless carrier in the United States, reported earnings on Thursday and showed that they added more contract customers ...... 25 Jul 2010 0:56
Droid X rooted within a week of launch
Droid X rooted within a week of launch
Steven Bird, the dev who goes by the alias "Birdman" has posted today that he has successfully rooted the Motorola Droid X, just six days after ...... 23 Jul 2010 0:36
Microsoft giving away Windows Phone 7 handsets to all 90,000 employees
Microsoft giving away Windows Phone 7 handsets to all 90,000 employees
Microsoft has set the lofty goal of selling 30 million Windows 7 phones over the next few years, and the company has apparently gotten off to ...... 23 Jul 2010 0:22
Pandora hits 60 million users
Pandora hits 60 million users
Pandora has announced today that they have reached 60 million registered listeners, seeing strong growth thanks to availability on a plethora of devices. ...... 22 Jul 2010 1:42
55.5 percent of Android phones now running 2.1 Eclair
55.5 percent of Android phones now running 2.1 Eclair
Google has said today that 55.5 percent of all Android smartphones are now running 2.1 Eclair. 22.1 percent of Android users are still running ...... 21 Jul 2010 14:37
Verizon confirms Incredible getting Froyo soon
Verizon confirms Incredible getting Froyo soon
Verizon official tech reps have confirmed today via Twitter that the HTC Incredible will be receiving the Android 2.2 Froyo update soon, either ...... 21 Jul 2010 3:16
Lenovo to release 'LePad' Android tablet by end of year
Lenovo to release 'LePad' Android tablet by end of year
Lenovo, the Chinese PC giant has said today that it will release its LePad Android tablet by the end of the year. Liu Jun, senior vice president ...... 20 Jul 2010 11:51
Google confirms 70,000 apps in Android Market
Google confirms 70,000 apps in Android Market
Google has confirmed today that the Android Market has hit 70,000 apps available, well on its way to 100,000 before the end of the year. ...... 17 Jul 2010 15:13
Google close to ending Nexus One sales online
Google close to ending Nexus One sales online
Google has announced that HTC has shipped the last batch of Nexus One superphones, meaning the phone has reached the end of its lifespan once ...... 17 Jul 2010 14:52
HP discontinues development of Android tablet?
HP discontinues development of Android tablet?
The latest rumor today circulating the Internet is that HP has discontinued development of its Android tablet, instead moving all those resources ...... 15 Jul 2010 23:29
Android Market sees 1 billionth download
Android Market sees 1 billionth download
According to AndroLib, the Android Market has reached 1 billion downloads in just under two years since the app store was launched. For comparison's ...... 15 Jul 2010 22:34
HTC expects to sell 8.5 million phones in the Q4
HTC expects to sell 8.5 million phones in the Q4
According to a report in the Chinese-language Commercial Times, HTC will launch six new smartphones in the Q4 which will boost sales to 8.5 ...... 15 Jul 2010 19:28
Stable Opera Mini 5.1 hits Android Market
Stable Opera Mini 5.1 hits Android Market
Opera has announced the release of a stable Opera Mini, version 5.1 for Android devices, replacing the 5.0 beta which has been available for ...... 14 Jul 2010 14:35
Rdio launches in beta for Android devices
Rdio launches in beta for Android devices
Rdio has launched the beta version of their Android app which will allow for unlimited music streaming on Android devices. In October 2009, ...... 14 Jul 2010 0:08
Skype blocking Fring chat client?
Skype blocking Fring chat client?
Last week, Fring released an updated iPhone app that allowed users of the new iPhone 4 to video conference over Wi-Fi and 3G with other iPhone, ...... 13 Jul 2010 23:11
Google's Larry Page: Steve Jobs trying to re-write history
Google's Larry Page: Steve Jobs trying to re-write history
Larry Page, co-founder of search giant Google has accused Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs of attempting to re-write history, and asserted that Google ...... 13 Jul 2010 10:34
App Store says no to radiation app
App Store says no to radiation app
An Israeli developer is crying foul after Apple reportedly rejected an application that warns users of radiation levels. Tawkon, the developer ...... 13 Jul 2010 9:45
Google 'App Inventor' allows anyone to create Android apps
Google 'App Inventor' allows anyone to create Android apps
Google has launched the App Inventor this week, a tool that will given anyone the chance to create apps for Android phones. The software ...... 12 Jul 2010 21:58
T-Mobile drops price of Garminfone already
T-Mobile drops price of Garminfone already
T-Mobile released the first Android-powered Garmin smartphone in May to mixed reviews, and slow sales. This week, the wireless carrier has ...... 9 Jul 2010 21:34
Android smartphone market share growing briskly
Android smartphone market share growing briskly
ComScore has released their latest U.S. market share figures for the smartphone market, and Google's open-source Android platform has seen explosive ...... 9 Jul 2010 3:00
HTC explains slow Android 2.2 Froyo rollout
HTC explains slow Android 2.2 Froyo rollout
HTC has explained this week why the company's phones are seeing a "slow" rollout of the upcoming Android 2.2 firmware update, going as far as ...... 7 Jul 2010 0:42
Windows Phone 7 devices coming in September
Windows Phone 7 devices coming in September
If a leaked AT&T retail memo sheet is accurate, then a couple of smartphones with Windows Phone 7 should be hitting the carrier by the end of the summer. ...... 7 Jul 2010 0:25
New Verizon ad takes aim at iPhone antenna issues
New Verizon ad takes aim at iPhone antenna issues
This week, Verizon has started a new ad campaign picking at the iPhone 4's antenna issues. The iPhone 4 has been in the news, negatively, ...... 5 Jul 2010 13:35
Early Adobe AIR for Android leaked
Early Adobe AIR for Android leaked
Droid-Life has gotten an early build of Adobe AIR for Android, along with some early apps that can be used with it, and posted it to their site. ...... 3 Jul 2010 13:55
Motorola Droid is most popular Android device
Motorola Droid is most popular Android device
According to a new metrics report from mobile advertising giant AdMob, the Motorola Droid is the most popular Android device, followed by the HTC Hero. ...... 3 Jul 2010 13:18
Motorola Droid to get Android 2.2 Froyo in two weeks?
Motorola Droid to get Android 2.2 Froyo in two weeks?
While still unconfirmed, the latest rumor has Verizon rolling out Android 2.2 Froyo for the Motorola Droid starting in two weeks, making the ...... 3 Jul 2010 13:06
Google creating Google Me social networking site?
Google creating "Google Me" social networking site?
The latest mega-rumor, fueled by Digg CEO Kevin Rose, is that Google is quietly creating a social networking site dubbed Google Me that will ...... 2 Jul 2010 13:00
Xbox Arcade games will be ported to Windows Phone 7
Xbox Arcade games will be ported to Windows Phone 7
Microsoft has confirmed today that Xbox Arcade games will be easily ported to Windows Phone 7, using the XNA framework. Says Oded Ran, head ...... 1 Jul 2010 17:45
Android 3.0 Gingerbread to only be used in high-end devices?
Android 3.0 "Gingerbread" to only be used in high-end devices?
According to mobile phone journalist Eldar Murtazin, Android 3.0, aka Gingerbread, will be aimed only at the high-end market, leaving out a ...... 1 Jul 2010 16:21
Microsoft admits failure, kills off Kin smartphones
Microsoft admits failure, kills off Kin smartphones
Microsoft has confirmed today that they are pulling the plug on the Kin One and Kin Two smartphones, after sales fell well below expectations. ...... 30 Jun 2010 18:57
Android gaining on iOS in international market share
Android gaining on iOS in international market share
Apple may not want to admit it, but the Android OS has already surpassed their iOS in smartphone market share in the United States (by some ...... 30 Jun 2010 18:34
Barnes & Noble sees large loss thanks to e-book business expansion
Barnes & Noble sees large loss thanks to e-book business expansion
Barnes & Noble has reported a large fourth quarter loss this week, citing its expensive push into the e-book and e-reader markets. Additionally, ...... 29 Jun 2010 13:15
MSpot cloud streaming service now available for all
MSpot cloud streaming service now available for all
After a quick private beta period, MSpot has opened their cloud streaming service to everyone, allowing for 2GB free and unlimited streaming ...... 29 Jun 2010 12:51
Android 2.2 now official on the Nexus One
Android 2.2 now official on the Nexus One
The Google Nexus One is the first Android smartphone device to officially get the final Android 2.2 Froyo, the much-anticipated OS update. ...... 29 Jun 2010 11:44
Samsung Galaxy S line headed to five U.S. carriers
Samsung Galaxy S line headed to five U.S. carriers
Samsung has announced that five of the six largest U.S. wireless carriers have signed on to sell Galaxy S Android smartphones. The Galaxy ...... 28 Jun 2010 23:40
Kindle app reaches Android
Kindle app reaches Android
The free Amazon Kindle app is now available for Android users, giving users a chance to start reading e-books for the popular e-reader on their ...... 28 Jun 2010 23:02
Nokia going with MeeGo over Symbian
Nokia going with MeeGo over Symbian
Nokia has selected the Linux-based MeeGo mobile operating system over its Symbian OS for all upcoming high-end smartphones, effectively admitting ...... 27 Jun 2010 15:37
HTC EVO 4G getting Android 2.2 Froyo very soon
HTC EVO 4G getting Android 2.2 Froyo very soon
Speaking to Cnet, Sprint has said the popular HTC EVO 4G will soon be getting the highly anticipated Android 2.2 firmware update. Froyo ...... 25 Jun 2010 22:41
160,000 Android phones now sold daily
160,000 Android phones now sold daily
This week, Google VP of engineering Andy Rubin announced that Android smartphones are being activated at a rate of 2 per second, adding up to ...... 25 Jun 2010 4:04
Motorola Droid X is official
Motorola Droid X is official
Verizon has officially launched the Motorola Droid X today, and the smartphone packs a punch. The device had a 4.3-inch, 16:9 multitouch ...... 23 Jun 2010 22:49
Verizon phases out Droid Eris, Incredible next?
Verizon phases out Droid Eris, Incredible next?
According to Droid-Life, Verizon has quietly phased out the Droid Eris smartphone, removing it from its active smartphone roster. The site ...... 22 Jun 2010 12:47
Adobe announces Flash 10.1 availability for mobile platform partners
Adobe announces Flash 10.1 availability for mobile platform partners
Adobe has announced the wide launch of Flash Player 10.1 for mobile platform partners, finally giving smartphone users the chance to experience ...... 22 Jun 2010 12:19
iPhone app developers declining offers from Google, Microsoft
iPhone app developers declining offers from Google, Microsoft
Over the past few months, rumors have surfaced that Microsoft has been offering monetary incentives to popular Apple iPhone app developers in ...... 21 Jun 2010 23:26
Video Daily: The Motorola Droid 2
Video Daily: The Motorola Droid 2
AndroidandMe has gotten their hands on the upcoming Motorola Droid 2 and done a full hands-on the device, which is remarkably similar in looks ...... 21 Jun 2010 22:18
Google to roll out music service this year?
Google to roll out music service this year?
According to the Wall Street Journal, Google Inc. is to launch a music download service tied to its search engine later this year, citing sources ...... 21 Jun 2010 21:06
Dell in Chrome OS talks with Google
Dell in Chrome OS talks with Google
Dell Inc. has confirmed that it is in talks with search engine-giant Google Inc. over possibly using the upcoming Chrome operating system in ...... 21 Jun 2010 18:16
Specs surface for Samsung Galaxy S Pro
Specs surface for Samsung Galaxy S Pro
Following their recent announcement of the Galaxy S Captivate, Samsung has leaked some specs of the Galaxy S Pro, the second phone in its "superphone" line. ...... 21 Jun 2010 1:12
HTC sends warnings to Android ROM site
HTC sends warnings to Android ROM site
While Apple's battles against iPhone hackers and modders have been well publicized, things have been much quieter on the Android side up until ...... 20 Jun 2010 23:50
Cheaper, Wi-Fi-only Nook coming soon
Cheaper, Wi-Fi-only Nook coming soon
In April, rumors began that Barnes & Noble was all set to start shipping a Wi-Fi only version of their popular Nook e-reader, with the device ...... 20 Jun 2010 23:25
Samsung 'Galaxy S' Android devices headed to more carriers?
Samsung 'Galaxy S' Android devices headed to more carriers?
PCMag is reporting today that Samsung has sent out a press invite to "join Samsung Mobile as we unveil a new class of brilliant Android smartphones" ...... 19 Jun 2010 17:11
Kobo releases e-reader app and book store for Android
Kobo releases e-reader app and book store for Android
Kobo, the company behind the Kobo eReader apps and supporting ebook store has announced the launch of an Android app, making the Kobo store ...... 19 Jun 2010 14:00
Best Buy to offer HTC EVO 4G in white
Best Buy to offer HTC EVO 4G in white
Engadget has posted the official press sheets for a white HTC EVO 4G that will be sold exclusively through Best Buy. Pre-orders start today ...... 18 Jun 2010 23:02
Sony Ericsson unveils Xperia X8 Android device
Sony Ericsson unveils Xperia X8 Android device
Sony Ericsson has launched its latest Android device, the Xperia X8, a mid-level entry to the smartphone market. The device will have a 3-inch ...... 17 Jun 2010 14:00
Video Daily: Swype goes open beta
Video Daily: Swype goes open beta
Swype, the speed record breaking texting alternative for Android phones has gone open beta (with limited functionality) to anyone who signs ...... 17 Jun 2010 1:32
T-Mobile launches HSPA+ network to 15 new cities
T-Mobile launches HSPA+ network to 15 new cities
T-Mobile has announced the launch of the HSPA+ network in 15 new cities this week, giving users speeds faster than that of Sprint's 4G. The ...... 16 Jun 2010 15:37
Google Music store coming this fall?
Google Music store coming this fall?
According to Cnet, Google is actively creating a digital music store that will compete against Apple's iTunes and Amazon's MP3 Store. Sources ...... 15 Jun 2010 14:27
Site starts 'Android Cup' to see which phone will reign supreme
Site starts 'Android Cup' to see which phone will reign supreme
LaptopMag has started its first ever Android Cup this week, pitting 16 Android smartphones against each other in a bracket voted on by any user ...... 14 Jun 2010 23:04
Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for Windows, Linux and Mac available
Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for Windows, Linux and Mac available
Adobe announced the release of Flash Player 10.1 on Thursday for Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems (as well as promising a release for ...... 11 Jun 2010 21:36
Motorola promises Android smartphone with 2 GHz processor
Motorola promises Android smartphone with 2 GHz processor
Motorola Co-CEO Sanjay Jha was recently asked about his thoughts on the Apple iPhone 4 and while most of the comments were generic, Jha did ...... 11 Jun 2010 18:09
iPhone 4 headed to T-Mobile, says analyst
iPhone 4 headed to T-Mobile, says analyst
According to a note from Kaufman Bros. analyst Shaw Wu, who closely follows Apple, the iPhone 4 should be headed to another network this coming ...... 10 Jun 2010 12:30
MyTouch 3G to get Android 2.2 Froyo
MyTouch 3G to get Android 2.2 Froyo
While rooted users of the device have had Android 2.2 for some time, T-Mobile has "announced" today that the MyTouch 3G will receive the official ...... 9 Jun 2010 22:17
Google Maps Navigation now available in 11 new countries
Google Maps Navigation now available in 11 new countries
Google has launched the popular free Maps Navigation turn-by-turn GPS in 11 new nations, says the search giant, while adding new language packs, ...... 9 Jun 2010 11:38
HTC phones get Android 2.1 update
HTC phones get Android 2.1 update
HTC Taiwan has noted today that a few HTC devices have been updated to Android 2.1, with the firmware update expected to go live in the UK later ...... 9 Jun 2010 9:38
Want the HTC EVO 4G? It's sold out
Want the HTC EVO 4G? It's sold out
Sprint's record breaking HTC EVO 4G is apparently sold out across the United States, with more shipments expected later in the week. The ...... 8 Jun 2010 21:58
Google releasing 'Goggles' for iPhone
Google releasing 'Goggles' for iPhone
Google has confirmed today that their impressive image recognition app Goggles will soon be made available on the Apple iPhone. Goggles has ...... 8 Jun 2010 0:20
HTC EVO 4G breaks Sprint one-day sales record
HTC EVO 4G breaks Sprint one-day sales record
The HTC EVO 4G has broken Sprint's one-day sales record for a phone, says the carrier, which is the third largest wireless carrier in the U.S. ...... 7 Jun 2010 23:07
iPhone OS market share triple that of Android?
iPhone OS market share triple that of Android?
Nielsen has released their latest smartphone OS market share numbers, and despite previous reports, it appears that the iPhone OS still has ...... 6 Jun 2010 22:06
MetroPCS gets first Android device
MetroPCS gets first Android device
AndroidGuys has reported today on the first sighting of MetroPCS' first-ever Android smartphone offering. The device is unnamed, so far, ...... 6 Jun 2010 21:20
Android phones getting PSX, N64 emulators
Android phones getting PSX, N64 emulators
Developer ZodTTD, best known for his work on emulators for the iPhone, has said today that a PlayStation 1 (PSX) emulator is very close to being ...... 6 Jun 2010 1:47
More details leaked on Motorola Xtreme
More details leaked on Motorola Xtreme
More details have leaked today about the Motorola Xtreme, the highly-anticipated sequel to the Droid smartphone. The Android phone had been ...... 6 Jun 2010 1:09
Android goes push-to-talk through Boost Mobile
Android goes push-to-talk through Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile, the American prepaid cell carrier has announced today the launch of the Motorola i1, the world's first Android touchscreen device ...... 4 Jun 2010 13:07
'Slacker' begins offering offline playback on iPhone
'Slacker' begins offering offline playback on iPhone
Yesterday, AT&T announced new data plans for their smartphone line, including the iPhone and iPad tablet, which will be less expensive for customers, ...... 3 Jun 2010 15:26
iPhone on Verizon not likely for 'immediate future'
iPhone on Verizon not likely for 'immediate future'
According to a company spokesman, Verizon is unlikely to get the Apple iPhone in the "immediate future," despite Apple CEO Steve Jobs' recent ...... 3 Jun 2010 14:58
'Rdio' cloud music service finally launched
'Rdio' cloud music service finally launched
Last October, billionaires Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom, the creators of the Kazaa P2P client as well as Skype, announced that they had ...... 3 Jun 2010 12:59
Wal-Mart, Best Buy selling HTC EVO 4G with rebate waived
Wal-Mart, Best Buy selling HTC EVO 4G with rebate waived
Sprint's HTC EVO 4G, the highly reviewed Android phone, goes on sale tomorrow but that hasn't stopped Wal-Mart from offering the phone for $199 ...... 3 Jun 2010 12:33
HTC EVO 4G rooted, running Android 2.2
HTC EVO 4G rooted, running Android 2.2
Last week Sprint announced that the HTC EVO 4G would hit stores on June 4th. The phone will cost $199 USD with two-year contract. Today, ...... 30 May 2010 16:59
Key WebOS developer leaves for Android
Key WebOS developer leaves for Android
In late April, HP announced it was purchasing the struggling smartphone maker Palm for $1.2 billion. The deal gave HP all of Palm's patents ...... 27 May 2010 23:16
Motorola planning Android tablet, sequel to Droid smartphone
Motorola planning Android tablet, sequel to Droid smartphone
Speaking to an investor's conference, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha has made the revelations that his company plans to release an Andoid tablet soon, ...... 27 May 2010 22:49
Microsoft: We will sell 30 million Windows Phone 7 devices by end of 2011
Microsoft: We will sell 30 million Windows Phone 7 devices by end of 2011
Microsoft has set some pretty high ambitions for its upcoming Windows Phone 7 smartphone operating system, saying they are aiming to sell 30 ...... 27 May 2010 22:21
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide gets priced, release date
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide gets priced, release date
T-Mobile has finally announced the pricing and release date for the myTouch 3G Slide, the successor to the first ever Android phone, the G1. ...... 22 May 2010 23:01
'Most' HTC Android phones to receive 2.2 update
'Most' HTC Android phones to receive 2.2 update
HTC has noted today that "most" of its recent and upcoming Android devices will be getting the 2.2 update (Froyo), during the Q3 this year. ...... 22 May 2010 20:57
Video Daily: Introducing Android 2.2 Froyo
Video Daily: Introducing Android 2.2 Froyo
On day two of the Google I/O conference, the search giant has launched Android 2.2 Froyo, the seventh update to the operating system since its ...... 20 May 2010 14:05
Android 2.3 'Gingerbread' coming in the Q4?
Android 2.3 'Gingerbread' coming in the Q4?
This week, Google subtly noted that Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" is set for a Q4 2010 release. The date was shown off inside the FAQ for the ...... 20 May 2010 11:16
Video Daily: Nvidia-powered Android tablet in action
Video Daily: Nvidia-powered Android tablet in action
Engadget managed to do a hands-on with the new Nvidia Tegra 2-powered Android tablet today, and it looks very nice, so far. The powerful ...... 20 May 2010 1:01
Android OS smartphone sales grow 700 percent
Android OS smartphone sales grow 700 percent
According to the latest figures from Gartner, Symbian (by Nokia) remains the most popular smartphone operating system worldwide, although it ...... 19 May 2010 23:39
OnStar teams up with Google for Chevy Volt app
OnStar teams up with Google for Chevy Volt app
OnStar has announced today that it has teamed with Google to develop new features to be used in Chevy Volt mobile app. The app will get its ...... 18 May 2010 22:58
Google buying VoIP company Global IP Solutions
Google buying VoIP company Global IP Solutions
Google has announced that it will purchase Global IP Solutions, a company with technology delivering voice and video over IP. The move has ...... 18 May 2010 13:02
HTC EVO 4G gets release date, price
HTC EVO 4G gets release date, price
In late March Sprint unveiled the first 4G/WiMAX smartphone for the U.S. market, the HTC EVO 4G. The device has the most powerful specs ...... 16 May 2010 23:37
Skype not working on software for Windows Phone 7 OS
Skype not working on software for Windows Phone 7 OS
Skype, the extremely popular multi-platform VoIP company has said this week that it does not intend to create any software for the upcoming ...... 15 May 2010 15:44
Google shuts down Nexus One web store
Google shuts down Nexus One web store
Google has announced that it will be shutting down the Nexus One web store, just months after it launched to little fanfare. The online store ...... 15 May 2010 15:11
Google gives priority invites for 'Voice' to students
Google gives priority invites for 'Voice' to students
Google Voice, the new beta service that allows users to have their voicemails transcribed and sent as emails as well as send free text messages, ...... 15 May 2010 14:49
65,000 Android phones shipping daily
65,000 Android phones shipping daily
According to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, 65,000 smartphones running the Android operating system are shipped everyday now, showing continued strong ...... 15 May 2010 14:30
HTC countersues Apple over patent infringement
HTC countersues Apple over patent infringement
In early March, Apple sued rival smartphone maker HTC over violation of patents related to the iPhone, accusing HTC of infringing on up to 20 ...... 12 May 2010 17:01
Nexus One with Android 2.2 has strong performance gains
Nexus One with Android 2.2 has strong performance gains
AndroidPolice has posted a full report on the performance of the Google Nexus One running the upcoming Android 2.2, which has yet to be released ...... 12 May 2010 14:22
Google Maps for Android adds biking directions, Navigation shortcut, sharing
Google Maps for Android adds biking directions, Navigation shortcut, sharing
Google has announced new features added to Google Maps for Android today, with the latest update adding biking directions, a Navigation shortcut ...... 12 May 2010 0:23
Apple responds to Android OS market share gains
Apple responds to Android OS market share gains
Yesterday, we reported that the latest NPD figures showed the Android operating system had finally overtaken the iPhone for the number two spot ...... 11 May 2010 23:34
Android OS moves to number two in smartphone market share
Android OS moves to number two in smartphone market share
According to the latest NPD figures, the Android operating system has finally overtaken the iPhone for the number two spot in the U.S. smartphone ...... 10 May 2010 22:26
Moto Milestone gets long-awaited Android 2.1 upgrade
Moto Milestone gets long-awaited Android 2.1 upgrade
Motorola Milestone owners in the UK have finally gotten their long-awaited Android 2.1 update this weekend, weeks after American DROID owners got the update. ...... 9 May 2010 22:50
Video Daily: Android now running on iPhone 3G
Video Daily: Android now running on iPhone 3G
Late last month iPhone Dev Team member "planetbeing" posted a video showing off a huge accomplishment, the Android OS running on a first-gen iPhone. ...... 9 May 2010 21:43
Motorola buys OS maker Azingo
Motorola buys OS maker Azingo
Just weeks after Motorola Co-CEO Greg Brown said the company was going to start making acquisitions and return to growth after years of lagging, ...... 7 May 2010 1:10
Video Daily: Adobe Flash running on Android tablet with Tegra 2 chip
Video Daily: Adobe Flash running on Android tablet with Tegra 2 chip
ZedoMax did a review this week of a new Android tablet (un-branded), and the device, using firmware 2.1, can run Adobe Flash and Air "flawlessly." ...... 5 May 2010 22:45
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will finally get Android 2.1 in Q4
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will finally get Android 2.1 in Q4
The high end smartphone Xperia X10 by Sony Ericsson, which disappointed would-be buyers when it launched with the outdated Android firmware ...... 5 May 2010 22:23
Samsung to move most smartphones to Bada or Android
Samsung to move most smartphones to Bada or Android
Samsung has announced the breakdown of which operating systems will be used on their upcoming smartphones, with Android being the clear winner. ...... 4 May 2010 1:21
Official 'Apps2SD' headed to Android phones soon
Official 'Apps2SD' headed to Android phones soon
Users of older Android devices such as the T-Mobile G1 and even newer devices like the Motorola Droid have always complained about the lack ...... 2 May 2010 23:13
Will Sprint Android users finally get 2.1 this week?
Will Sprint Android users finally get 2.1 this week?
Promised for the "near future" in early March, it appears that Android handsets on the Sprint network will finally receive the 2.1 firmware update. ...... 2 May 2010 22:48
Skyfire mobile browser has Flash 'support', could be accepted to App Store
Skyfire mobile browser has Flash 'support', could be accepted to App Store
As Apple and Adobe continue to fight over the positive or negative affects of Flash in the mobile universe, browser maker Skyfire has released ...... 2 May 2010 17:34
Adobe giving away Android phones to employees
Adobe giving away Android phones to employees
In just the next step in the ongoing battle between Adobe and Apple, the former company has decided to give away free smartphones running the ...... 2 May 2010 15:31
Sony to announce HDTVs with Android, Intel chips
Sony to announce HDTVs with Android, Intel chips
Sony, the former #1 TV maker that has seen recent declines in sales, will begin launching new HDTVs with Intel processors and running the Android ...... 30 Apr 2010 12:16
Pre-alpha version of Mozilla Fennec released for Android
Pre-alpha version of Mozilla Fennec released for Android
Mozilla has finally released the "pre-alpha" of the Fennec browser today for Android devices, bringing an early version of mobile Firefox to testers. ...... 30 Apr 2010 1:23
Android 2.2 will have Flash support built-in
Android 2.2 will have Flash support built-in
Google's Andy Rubin has revealed this week that the upcoming Android firmware, version 2.2 (froyo) will have built-in full Flash support. ...... 28 Apr 2010 19:30
Nexus One pre-orders sell out in UK
Nexus One pre-orders sell out in UK
The Google Nexus One is set to go on sale in the UK via Vodafone starting on April 30th with the "superphone" being available for as cheap as ...... 28 Apr 2010 19:09
HP agrees to buy Palm for $1.2 billion
HP agrees to buy Palm for $1.2 billion
Giant computer manufacturer HP has agreed to purchase the struggling smartphone maker Palm today for $1.2 billion in cash, including assuming Palm's debt. ...... 28 Apr 2010 17:04
Verizon adds YouTube and Internet Radio to FiOS TV
Verizon adds YouTube and Internet Radio to FiOS TV
Verizon has announced that FiOS TV users can now stream YouTube and Internet Radio directly from their displays, using their remote controls or smartphone. ...... 27 Apr 2010 16:51
Android Market hits new milestone, 50,000 apps
Android Market hits new milestone, 50,000 apps
After just 18 months, the Android Market has hit its latest milestone, 50,000 apps available in the marketplace. The company reported in ...... 26 Apr 2010 22:34
Google tells Verizon users to buy HTC Incredible over Nexus One
Google tells Verizon users to buy HTC Incredible over Nexus One
Although Google promised the Nexus One smartphone for Verizon when it launched the device, the search giant has changed its stance today, instead ...... 26 Apr 2010 22:17
Instructions for installing Android on older iPhones released
Instructions for installing Android on older iPhones released
Last week, iPhone Dev Team member "planetbeing" released a video today showing off a huge accomplishment, the Android OS running on a first-gen iPhone. ...... 25 Apr 2010 19:18
Video Daily: Office running on Windows Phone 7
Video Daily: Office running on Windows Phone 7
MobilityDigest has posted a few videos today relating to Microsoft Office playback on upcoming Windows Phone 7 smartphones, and the productivity ...... 25 Apr 2010 18:44
Google denies free 'Navigation GPS' is headed to iPhone
Google denies free 'Navigation GPS' is headed to iPhone
Google has denied today that it will be bringing its free Navigation GPS system to the iPhone, squashing rumors that had started earlier in the week. ...... 23 Apr 2010 11:10
Apple rep says iPhone OS is open, Flash is closed and proprietary
Apple rep says iPhone OS is open, Flash is closed and proprietary
The war of words between Adobe and Apple over the latter company's apparent campaign to dethrone Flash as a standard web development technology ...... 23 Apr 2010 1:05
T-Mobile USA to carry first Android-powered Garmin smartphone
T-Mobile USA to carry first Android-powered Garmin smartphone
T-Mobile USA has announced that it will become the exclusive carrier of GPS maker Garmin's first ever smartphone, the Android-based Garminfone. ...... 23 Apr 2010 0:38
Dell releasing high-end Android, Windows Phone 7 smartphones
Dell releasing high-end Android, Windows Phone 7 smartphones
Engadget has leaked four new Dell smartphones, Lightning, Thunder, Smoke and Flash, four high-end phones that will use Android or Windows Phone ...... 22 Apr 2010 12:24
Apple to purchase ARM for $8 billion?
Apple to purchase ARM for $8 billion?
If multiple reports are correct, it appears that Apple is considering acquiring ARM Holdings for $8 billion USD. ARM is the company behind ...... 22 Apr 2010 11:52
Video Daily: Android OS running on first-gen iPhone
Video Daily: Android OS running on first-gen iPhone
iPhone Dev Team member "planetbeing" has released a video today showing off a huge accomplishment, the Android OS running on a first-gen iPhone. ...... 22 Apr 2010 0:01
T-Mobile VOD+ service for Android phones gets new partner
T-Mobile VOD+ service for Android phones gets new partner
T-Mobile's VOD+ movie service has now signed its latest partner, Warner Bros., which will make a plethora of films available to users with Android handsets. ...... 21 Apr 2010 19:13
Google finally brings full GPS to Android users in UK
Google finally brings full GPS to Android users in UK
Google has finally released their free turn-by-turn GPS software, Google Maps Navigation for Android users in the UK, a full six months after ...... 21 Apr 2010 17:58
If you want porn, get an Android phone, says Steve Jobs
If you want porn, get an Android phone, says Steve Jobs
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been responding to customer emails a lot lately, but his latest email has made the headlines, probably because it involves ...... 20 Apr 2010 14:17
Dell Mini 5 tablet headed to T-Mobile?
Dell Mini 5 tablet headed to T-Mobile?
Users looking through FCC filings have found what seems to be proof that the Dell Mini 5 tablet will eventually head to T-Mobile, with the filing ...... 20 Apr 2010 1:43
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide details revealed
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide details revealed
The specs for the upcoming myTouch 3G Slide have been revealed this week by an employee who was given the phone to test, and it seems that G1 ...... 19 Apr 2010 18:35
HTC Incredible now up for pre-order through Verizon
HTC Incredible now up for pre-order through Verizon
Earlier this week, Verizon finally launched the much-hyped HTC Incredible, an Android smartphone that will become the company's new "flagship" model. ...... 19 Apr 2010 15:40
Video Daily: HTC Incredible in action
Video Daily: HTC Incredible in action
Earlier this week, Verizon finally launched the much-hyped HTC Incredible, an Android smartphone that will become the company's new "flagship" model. ...... 19 Apr 2010 0:42
Adobe Flash for Android, WebOS delayed again
Adobe Flash for Android, WebOS delayed again
Last year, Adobe confidently proclaimed that it would bring a Flash Player for the smartphone operating systems Android and WebOS, saying they ...... 19 Apr 2010 0:27
Dell Aero, Mini 5 devices to launch for AT&T in June?
Dell Aero, Mini 5 devices to launch for AT&T in June?
According to new reports, AT&T will launch the Aero smartphone and the Mini 5 tablet in June. Both will run some iterations of the Android ...... 17 Apr 2010 15:17
Verizon launches HTC Incredible Android device
Verizon launches HTC Incredible Android device
Verizon has finally launched the much-hyped HTC Incredible, an Android smartphone dubbed as the latest in a long line of "iPhone killers." ...... 17 Apr 2010 14:07
XPERIA X10 will receive Android 2.1 update in September
XPERIA X10 will receive Android 2.1 update in September
According to multiple reports, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 smartphone will finally get the Android 2.1 update this year, however, users will ...... 17 Apr 2010 2:32
Boxee app headed to iPhone, iPad, Android
Boxee app headed to iPhone, iPad, Android
According to Boxee CEO Avner Ronen, the company is working on an app for the iPhone,iPad and Android devices. The iPad app is already in ...... 15 Apr 2010 22:45
Android Market almost at 40,000 apps, Nexus One is profitable
Android Market almost at 40,000 apps, Nexus One is profitable
During Google's earnings call earlier today, the search giant showed off strong earnings (20 percent year-on-year revenue growth and 30 percent ...... 15 Apr 2010 20:30
Toshiba PC sales surge in U.S.
Toshiba PC sales surge in U.S.
Toshiba Corp. got a boost from surging PC sales in the United States in the first quarter of the year, jumping 50 percent compared to the same ...... 15 Apr 2010 17:27
Android to finally get official Twitter app
Android to finally get official Twitter app
Speaking at the "Chirp" conference earlier today, Twitter founder Evan Williams has said that Android devices will finally be getting an official ...... 14 Apr 2010 23:53
Apple removes references to 'Google' in Safari search
Apple removes references to 'Google' in Safari search
It appears that in the iPhone 4.0 OS Apple has decided to remove references to "Google" in the Safari browser, changing the auto-complete button ...... 11 Apr 2010 23:31
Rhapsody drops prices, expands to Android
Rhapsody drops prices, expands to Android
Rhapsody, which was recently spun-off from RealNetworks and is now an independent company, has announced two major events today, the lowering ...... 6 Apr 2010 12:08
Video Daily: Fennec/Firefox Mobile running on Android
Video Daily: Fennec/Firefox Mobile running on Android
MartinSchirr from AndroidForums has compiled a build of Fennec (Firefox Mobile) to run on Android devices, and has documented the browser running on video. ...... 1 Apr 2010 23:06
Moto Droid users finally getting Android 2.1 firmware
Moto Droid users finally getting Android 2.1 firmware
Verizon Wireless , who for weeks has been promising the release of the Android 2.1 firmware for Motorola Droid owners, has started rolling out ...... 30 Mar 2010 23:17
Skype Mobile for Verizon coming tomorrow
Skype Mobile for Verizon coming tomorrow
Verizon Wireless and Skype today have announced Skype Mobile will be available to Verizon subscribers beginning tomorrow, the 25th of March. ...... 24 Mar 2010 17:56
Video Daily: Sprint unveils HTC EVO 4G Android phone
Video Daily: Sprint unveils HTC EVO 4G Android phone
This week at the CTIA 2010 event, Sprint has unleashed the first 4G/WiMAX for the U.S. market, the HTC EVO 4G. The device had long been rumored ...... 24 Mar 2010 11:55
No Firefox for Windows Phone 7
No Firefox for Windows Phone 7
Stuart Parmenter of Mozilla has posted today that the company will not be creating a version of Firefox for Windows Phone 7 because "Microsoft ...... 23 Mar 2010 14:39
Palm switching over to Android with WebOS UI?
Palm switching over to Android with WebOS UI?
Last night Slashdot received an anonymous tip claiming that Palm was actively considering dropping the arguably superior mobile operating system ...... 23 Mar 2010 14:19
New Dell smartphone dubbed 'Aero'
New Dell smartphone dubbed 'Aero'
Dell, releasing their first smartphone since the death of the Axim line in 2007, has dubbed their upcoming device the Aero. The smartphone ...... 22 Mar 2010 13:06
HTC Hero, Samsung Moment to get Android 2.1
HTC Hero, Samsung Moment to get Android 2.1
AndroidCentral is reporting that the Sprint models of the Samsung Moment and the HTC Hero will be receiving Android 2.1 in the near future, ...... 19 Mar 2010 18:43
Mobile apps to become $17.5 billion market in two years
Mobile apps to become $17.5 billion market in two years
According to a new study by GetJar, the market for mobile apps will grow to $17.5 billion USD by 2012, with mobile application downloads jumping ...... 18 Mar 2010 1:38
Android Market tops 30,000 apps
Android Market tops 30,000 apps
Google has told MobileCrunch today that the Android Market has reached a new milestone, 30,000 applications. The company last reported figures ...... 17 Mar 2010 1:12
40 percent of BlackBerry users would change to an iPhone
40 percent of BlackBerry users would change to an iPhone
Arstechnica has put together an interesting article this week that shows the loyalty (or lack thereof) of current BlackBerry owners. Citing ...... 16 Mar 2010 20:22
MOG releases mobile app, brings 7 million tracks to phones
MOG releases mobile app, brings 7 million tracks to phones
MOG, the subscription-based music service that offers 7 million tracks for just $5 USD a month has announced today the release of a mobile app ...... 15 Mar 2010 13:20
UK launch of Google Nexus One gets delayed
UK launch of Google Nexus One gets delayed
According to multiple reports, the UK launch of the Google Nexus One has been delayed until the middle of next month, a setback that should ...... 14 Mar 2010 21:39
Steve Jobs feels betrayed by Google?
Steve Jobs feels betrayed by Google?
According to an article in the New York Times, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs feels that Google violated the alliance it had with the iPhone-maker. ...... 14 Mar 2010 19:08
South Korea to block Android Market?
South Korea to block Android Market?
According to government officials, it appears that the Android Marketplace may be banned from South Korea, as its game contents have yet to ...... 13 Mar 2010 18:29
Verizon removes Nexus One HTC Sense references
Verizon removes Nexus One HTC Sense references
AndroidCentral reported yesterday that Verizon's Nexus One listing in the Equipment Guide showed a reference to HTC Sense, the user interface ...... 13 Mar 2010 18:01
Motorola, Microsoft, team up for Bing on smartphones
Motorola, Microsoft, team up for Bing on smartphones
Motorola and Microsoft have announced a new deal today that will make Bing search and maps the default for the smartphone maker's Android-based phones. ...... 11 Mar 2010 12:11
Alex e-reader coming 'early spring'
Alex e-reader coming 'early spring'
First unveiled at the CES event earlier this year, the Android-based Spring Design Alex e-reader should begin shipping by "early Spring," says ...... 10 Mar 2010 12:21
Google creating Android-based set-top box?
Google creating Android-based set-top box?
According to a new WSJ report, Google has teamed up with the Dish Network to create an Android-based set-top box that will be used to stream ...... 9 Mar 2010 11:32
T-Mobile makes Google default search engine, replacing Yahoo
T-Mobile makes Google default search engine, replacing Yahoo
T-Mobile America has announced the replacement of Yahoo as the default search engine for its line of smartphones, including Blackberrys and ...... 8 Mar 2010 23:08
Skype app not coming to US Ovi Store
Skype app not coming to US Ovi Store
Skype for the Symbian smartphone OS will not be available to North American visitors through Nokia's app store. The decision not to distribute ...... 8 Mar 2010 10:31
New Kyocera Android phone to have DVR abilities thanks to Cox?
New Kyocera Android phone to have DVR abilities thanks to Cox?
AndroidAndMe is reporting a new interesting rumor today, that cable company Cox is teaming up with phone maker Kyocera to bring a new Android ...... 7 Mar 2010 16:52
Verizon to have Nexus One in retail stores?
Verizon to have Nexus One in retail stores?
According to Electronista, Verizon is setting up for a retail launch of the Google Nexus One, with in-store representatives training to sell ...... 6 Mar 2010 15:27
Android takes more Web consumption market share
Android takes more Web consumption market share
According to new charts from web analytics firm Quantcast, the Android operating system continues to gain market share in mobile OS share of ...... 6 Mar 2010 14:10
China Unicom to sell Android devices
China Unicom to sell Android devices
China Unicom, the second largest carrier in the nation, has said it will begin selling Android handsets in China this year, despite Google's ...... 6 Mar 2010 13:32
Video Daily: Google adds 'Gesture Search' to Android market
Video Daily: Google adds 'Gesture Search' to Android market
Google has released a new Android application called Gesture Search today, which allows users to shorthand (gesture) on the touch screen and ...... 4 Mar 2010 11:55
Video Daily: First Windows Phone 7 partner smartphone revealed
Video Daily: First Windows Phone 7 partner smartphone revealed
On February 15th, Microsoft unveiled the Windows Phone 7 Series, the long anticipated new generation of the Windows Mobile series. The operating ...... 1 Mar 2010 12:24
All American Android phones to receive update to 2.1 firmware
All American Android phones to receive update to 2.1 firmware
Androidandme has reported today that all American Android smartphones will be receiving an update to firmware version 2.1, although some will ...... 28 Feb 2010 19:53
Video Daily: Symbian^4 in action
Video Daily: Symbian^4 in action
The first look at the upcoming Symbian^4 mobile operating system from Nokia, an effort to try to steal back market share from iPhone and Android.... 26 Feb 2010 19:22
Video Daily: Flash 10.1 does not kill Android battery life
Video Daily: Flash 10.1 does not kill Android battery life
Adobe's Mark Doherty has shot back today at critics that have been reporting that Flash 10.1 kills the battery life of Android devices, posting ...... 25 Feb 2010 19:22
iPhone is top shipped smartphone in 2009
iPhone is top shipped smartphone in 2009
Apple shipped 24.89 million iPhone units in 2009, making it the top shipped smartphone for the year. The numbers come from industry group ...... 23 Feb 2010 19:22
Macmillan launches 'DynamicBooks,' customizable digital textbooks
Macmillan launches 'DynamicBooks,' customizable digital textbooks
Publishing giant Macmillan has announced today the launch of it's own DynamicBooks software platform, allowing professors to edit digital textbooks ...... 23 Feb 2010 17:56
Video Daily: HTC Sense with Flash 10.1 running on Nexus One
Video Daily: HTC Sense with Flash 10.1 running on Nexus One
AndroidCentral has posted a video of the Google Nexus One running a new custom ROM that was ported from the HTC Desire. The new ROM has HTC ...... 21 Feb 2010 13:09
Interesting chart: The rise and fall of Windows Mobile
Interesting chart: The rise and fall of Windows Mobile
Silicon Alley Insider has posted their "Chart of the Day," and it is very interesting how such a simple chart can show how so much has changed, ...... 21 Feb 2010 12:30
Motorola would create own smartphone OS if it had the money
Motorola would create own smartphone OS if it had the money
Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha has made an interesting note this week, saying that if they had sufficient funding they would create their own smartphone ...... 20 Feb 2010 12:34
Droid Eris gets Android 2.1 update
Droid Eris gets Android 2.1 update
Verizon has begun OTA updates for the HTC Droid Eris, giving owners Android 2.1, the newest firmware available from Google, even before Motorola ...... 18 Feb 2010 15:32
Video Daily: Motorola DROID used as remote for FiOS TVs
Video Daily: Motorola DROID used as remote for FiOS TVs
Verizon has released apps for Android and Windows Mobile users today that will allow smartphone users to use their phones as remote controls for FiOS TVs. ...... 18 Feb 2010 15:19
BBC to release iPhone apps
BBC to release iPhone apps
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is planning to deliver sports and news content via iPhone applications from April this year. The ...... 18 Feb 2010 6:28
Verizon, Skype partner for VoIP on Blackberry, Android phones
Verizon, Skype partner for VoIP on Blackberry, Android phones
Skype and Verizon Wireless have officially announced a partnership today that will bring the VoIP service to BlackBerry and Android phones starting ...... 16 Feb 2010 13:42
Is Apple putting more focus on smartphone gaming?
Is Apple putting more focus on smartphone gaming?
Last week an amendment to their trademark on the iPhone name which suggests a bigger emphasis on making it a dominant gaming platform. The amendment ...... 16 Feb 2010 10:29
Flash Player and AIR official for Android
Flash Player and AIR official for Android
Adobe has officially announced Flash Player 10.1 and Adobe AIR for Android today at the Mobile World Congress, setting a time frame as well for its release. ...... 15 Feb 2010 18:05
Samsung debuts 'Beam' with Android 2.1, projector
Samsung debuts 'Beam' with Android 2.1, projector
Samsung has launched the i8520 Beam smartphone today, featuring Android 2.1, a projector, Bada user interface, and TouchWiz 3.0 for widgets. ...... 15 Feb 2010 17:25
Motorola launches Cliq XT Android phone
Motorola launches Cliq XT Android phone
Motorola has announced the sequel to the original MOTOBLUR-based phone, the Cliq, launching the Cliq XT (Quench in Europe). The device will ...... 15 Feb 2010 13:59
27 companies start Wholesale Applications Community, will rival App Store
27 companies start Wholesale Applications Community, will rival App Store
Announced today at the Mobile World Congress, 27 of the world's largest telecoms have announced the creation of the Wholesale Applications Community, ...... 15 Feb 2010 13:43
Video Daily: The introduction of Windows Phone 7 series
Video Daily: The introduction of Windows Phone 7 series
"Today, I'm proud to introduce Windows Phone 7 Series, the next generation of Windows Phones," stated Steve Ballmer, CEO at Microsoft. "In a ...... 15 Feb 2010 12:01
DivX partners with Pantech to make DivX Certified devices
DivX partners with Pantech to make DivX Certified devices
Today DivX announced a new licensing agreement with mobile phone manufacturer Pantech to develop DivX Certified devices. They will also be working ...... 15 Feb 2010 11:55
New Symbian platform with multi-touch is almost ready
New Symbian platform with multi-touch is almost ready
The latest version of the Symbian smartphone platform was unveiled today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Named Symbian^3, ...... 15 Feb 2010 6:58
Skyfire buys Steel mobile browser
Skyfire buys Steel mobile browser
Skyfire has announced their acquisition of Kolbysoft, the team behind the Steel Web browser on Android devices. The Skyfire browser is available ...... 12 Feb 2010 23:06
Compaq releases touchscreen Android 'smartbook'
Compaq releases touchscreen Android 'smartbook'
Compaq has launched its new AirLife "smartbook" this week, an interesting move away from skimpy netbooks. The AirLife includes a Qualcomm ...... 12 Feb 2010 18:06
Windows Mobile 7 expected on Monday
Windows Mobile 7 expected on Monday
Microsoft is expected to unveil Windows Mobile 7 on Monday at the Mobile World Congress in Spain, in a final attempt to stop the crushing Windows ...... 12 Feb 2010 16:54
Motorola explains DROID Android 2.1 update
Motorola explains DROID Android 2.1 update
Yesterday, Motorola noted that the long-anticipated Android 2.1 update was headed to the DROID smartphone sometime this week. Today, they ...... 10 Feb 2010 18:07
Android market share continues to grow at fast pace
Android market share continues to grow at fast pace
According to the latest figures from research firm comScore, the Android mobile OS continued to take market share at a fast pace, jumping from ...... 9 Feb 2010 22:40
Android 2.1 headed to Motorola DROID this week
Android 2.1 headed to Motorola DROID this week
Motorola has announced via Facebook that DROID users will soon be receiving on over-the-air update for Android 2.1, making the phone the second ...... 9 Feb 2010 14:00
Google starts phone support for Nexus One
Google starts phone support for Nexus One
Google has started live phone support for the Nexus One this week, finally giving users a way to directly talk with representatives from the ...... 9 Feb 2010 13:25
Video Daily: Adobe Flash 10.1 limited to Android 2.1
Video Daily: Adobe Flash 10.1 limited to Android 2.1
Adobe has announced today that Flash 10.1 will only work on Android smartphones running firmware 2.1 or later, a move that disappoints most ...... 9 Feb 2010 13:09
Motorola Devour to launch with Flash support
Motorola Devour to launch with Flash support
More details have been released on the upcoming Motorola Devour from Verizon, and it appears that the Android device will launch with Adobe ...... 6 Feb 2010 18:02
Symbian OS goes open-source
Symbian OS goes open-source
According to the The Symbian Foundation, the world's most popular mobile operating system, Symbian, is going open-source. Individual developers ...... 4 Feb 2010 16:46
Motorola Devour now official
Motorola Devour now official
After months of leaks and rumors, Verizon has officially unveiled the Motorola Devour, and will begin selling it in March. Touted as a younger ...... 3 Feb 2010 14:41
Motorola Devour confirmed
Motorola Devour confirmed
AndroidCentral has posted pics today of the Motorola Devour Android device, Verizon's first phone to emphasize MOTOBLUR. The phone will release ...... 2 Feb 2010 13:51
Mozilla releases Firefox Mobile 1.0
Mozilla releases Firefox Mobile 1.0
This weekend, Mozilla released the long-anticipated mobile browser, Firefox Mobile 1.0, for the Nokia Maemo. Hoping to take market share ...... 2 Feb 2010 13:39
iPhone loses market share in Q4
iPhone loses market share in Q4
According to new data from ABI Research, the Apple iPhone lost smartphone market share in the fourth quarter 2009 compared to the Q3, dropping ...... 2 Feb 2010 11:34
Details leaked on upcoming MyTouch Android sequel
Details leaked on upcoming MyTouch Android sequel
T-Mobile is set to add a new "flagship" Android device to their lineup of smartphones, one that likely signals the end of the T-Mobile G1, the ...... 31 Jan 2010 16:35
Android is 'ok', says China
Android is 'ok', says China
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a statement today telling citizens that the Android mobile OS is "OK" in ...... 28 Jan 2010 2:23
Nexus One going on sale at Wal-Mart?
Nexus One going on sale at Wal-Mart?
Although it is available online through the new Google Android store, it appears as though Wal-Mart stores may be getting the smartphone soon too. ...... 26 Jan 2010 16:01
Archos 5 updated to Android 1.6
Archos 5 updated to Android 1.6
The Archos 5 media player has finally seen its firmware updated to Android 1.6, giving a long anticipated update for their now aging 1.5 players. ...... 23 Jan 2010 14:14
Cyanogen releases Nexus One rom with multi-touch
Cyanogen releases Nexus One rom with multi-touch
The world's foremost Android "hacker" Cyanogen has introduced a new Nexus One rom that enables multi-touch support for the "superphone." ...... 22 Jan 2010 23:51
Motorola opens Android app store in China
Motorola opens Android app store in China
Motorola has announced that it has opened its own app store in China for Android phones, giving users a chance to download apps for their phones ...... 21 Jan 2010 21:47
Zune phone finally a reality?
Zune phone finally a reality?
The research firm Jefferies and Co. has released a note this week that claims that the long-hyped Microsoft 'Zune phone' will be launched next ...... 20 Jan 2010 13:10
Google delays Android phone releases in China
Google delays Android phone releases in China
Google has delayed the release of two Android-based smartphones in China, both of which were supposed to launch tomorrow with China Unicom. ...... 19 Jan 2010 20:59
New Android update dubbed 'froyo'
New Android update dubbed 'froyo'
Google has confirmed that the upcoming major revision to the Android 2.x platform is dubbed "Froyo," short for "frozen yogurt." Android Senior ...... 17 Jan 2010 21:20
Apple co-founder picks Nexus One over iPhone?
Apple co-founder picks Nexus One over iPhone?
NBC has reported this week that Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has moved on from the iPhone to the Nexus One, the latest Android device, and ...... 15 Jan 2010 13:47
Nexus One only sells 20,000 units in first week?
Nexus One only sells 20,000 units in first week?
According to market analytics firm Flurry, the Google Nexus One only saw 20,000 units sold during launch week, an extremely low number under ...... 13 Jan 2010 20:03
Android 2.1 release 1 SDK released
Android 2.1 release 1 SDK released
Google has released the Android 2.1 Release 1 SDK this week, the latest update to the Android firmware platform. The update includes new ...... 13 Jan 2010 17:54
Video Daily: iPhone has best quality touchscreen, Droid does not
Video Daily: iPhone has best quality touchscreen, Droid "does" not
The MOTO Development Group has published a report this week which has given the Apple iPhone, hands-down, the best marks for quality of touchscreen. ...... 10 Jan 2010 16:03
CES 2010: LG shows off Intel Atom-powered phone
CES 2010: LG shows off Intel Atom-powered phone
LG has unveiled the GW990 smartphone at CES, the first to use Intel's Moorestown platform, alongside Intel's Moblin Linux OS. The phone itself ...... 9 Jan 2010 20:03
CES 2010: Dell shows off 'Streak' tablet
CES 2010: Dell shows off 'Streak' tablet
Dell has unveiled their "Streak" tablet at CES, and Engadget has posted some pictures and some hands-on impressions. The tablet runs a tweaked ...... 8 Jan 2010 16:25
Nexus One will cause problems for Google, says Microsoft
Nexus One will cause problems for Google, says Microsoft
Microsoft's Robbie Bach has said today that Google will cause problems for itself now that it has released the Nexus One smartphone, problems ...... 8 Jan 2010 13:45
CES 2010: AT&T adds Android, Palm smartphones
CES 2010: AT&T adds Android, Palm smartphones
AT&T has announced it will soon begin selling Android and Palm smartphones in the U.S., a smart hedge for when the iPhone goes off exclusivity ...... 7 Jan 2010 13:42
Samsung Moment is first American phone with free Mobile DTV
Samsung Moment is first American phone with free Mobile DTV
Samsung has announced that their upcoming Moment Android smartphone will be the first American phone to include the free Mobile DTV standard. ...... 6 Jan 2010 16:03
LIVE streaming the Google Android press conference: The Nexus One 'superphone'
LIVE streaming the Google Android press conference: The Nexus One 'superphone'
Highlights - Nexus One "superphone" is reality - Spec sheet as expected - Noise reduction/suppression in speakers - Android 2.1 firmware ...... 5 Jan 2010 13:17
App Store hits 3 billion downloads
App Store hits 3 billion downloads
Apple has said today that the App Store has reached a new milestone, 3 billion downloads, just 3 months after hitting 2 billion. "Three billion ...... 5 Jan 2010 12:03
Spotify coming to the U.S. with Android 2.1?
Spotify coming to the U.S. with Android 2.1?
The U.S. launch of Spotify was delayed in November after it was learned that the record labels wanted users to pay for the normally free ad-supported ...... 4 Jan 2010 13:13
More specs for Motorola Droid Devour leaked
More specs for Motorola Droid Devour leaked
BGR has revealed some new specs for the Android-based Motorola Devour, Verizon's third known device running the Google operating system. ...... 3 Jan 2010 20:17
Nexus One to have AT&T model as well?
Nexus One to have AT&T model as well?
The latest rumor from the boys over at BoyGeniusReport is that the upcoming Nexus One Android phone will have multiple models, the first of ...... 3 Jan 2010 16:03
Foxconn denies Orange-branded Android devices
Foxconn denies Orange-branded Android devices
Foxconn Electronics has filed a report today with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) denying a Digitimes article that had claimed that Foxconn ...... 2 Jan 2010 0:16
Palm Apps Catalog hits milestone, 1000 apps
Palm Apps Catalog hits milestone, 1000 apps
The Palm App Catalog has hit its first major milestone today, 1000 apps, giving Pre and Pixi users a myriad of viable options to download for ...... 1 Jan 2010 23:17
T-Mobile G1 to get Android 2.0?
T-Mobile G1 to get Android 2.0?
Another rumor from the mill this week comes from AndroidSpin which is saying that T-Mobile G1 owners will soon receive an OTA (over the air) ...... 29 Dec 2009 23:38
Nexus One price leaked?
Nexus One price leaked?
According to screenshots sent into Gizmodo, the upcoming Nexus One Android phone will cost $530 unlocked or $180 with a two-year T-Mobile contract, ...... 29 Dec 2009 23:06
Google sets press gathering for January 5th
Google sets press gathering for January 5th
The Nexus One Android smartphone seems to be all but confirmed today after Google began sending out invites for a press gathering on January 5th. ...... 29 Dec 2009 20:19
Mobile Firefox coming within 'days'
Mobile Firefox coming within 'days'
According to Jay Sullivan of Mozilla, mobile Firefox, dubbed Fennec will be available "within days" for the Nokia N900 and later for a wider ...... 26 Dec 2009 20:26
Borders will not build e-reader
Borders will not build e-reader
Large book retailer Borders has confirmed this week that the chain does not intend to build and sell their own e-reader, despite rivals Amazon ...... 25 Dec 2009 22:00
Microsoft now stagnant, says former executive
Microsoft now stagnant, says former executive
According to former Microsoft executive and current Google exec Don Dodge, the software giant is now like how "IBM was in 1985" with stagnant ...... 25 Dec 2009 18:08
Video Daily: Nexus One unboxed, previewed
Video Daily: Nexus One unboxed, previewed
One of the biggest news stories of the month so far has been the buzz built by the Android 2.1 phone, the Nexus One, built by HTC to the specifications ...... 23 Dec 2009 18:30
Nook orders may come later than Christmas, B&N offers gift cards
Nook orders may come later than Christmas, B&N offers gift cards
According to The Consumerist, some customers who pre-ordered the Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader may not receive their device by Christmas, and ...... 20 Dec 2009 13:37
iPhone controls almost half of Japanese smartphone market
iPhone controls almost half of Japanese smartphone market
According to an Impress report, the Apple iPhone owns about 46 percent of the entire Japanese smartphone market, with the iPhone 3GS controlling ...... 19 Dec 2009 12:21
Sprint will update Android devices to firmware 2.1
Sprint will update Android devices to firmware 2.1
According to a new Tweet from Sprint, the carrier's Android devices will update in the next couple of months from firmware 1.5 to 2.1, skipping ...... 18 Dec 2009 22:55
Update: Android Market not at 20,000 apps
Update: Android Market not at 20,000 apps
Last week we reported that AndroLib figures were showing the Android Market had hit a new milestone, 20,000 applications available. Today, ...... 17 Dec 2009 11:59
Spotify for Android updated for 2.0
Spotify for Android updated for 2.0
Spotify has announced the updated release of Spotify for Android, which is available for free from the Android Market or from m.spotify.com. ...... 17 Dec 2009 10:58
AT&T's first Android phone has specs leaked
AT&T's first Android phone has specs leaked
Phandroid has revealed the specs for AT&T's first Android device, the Motorola Enzo/Backflip. The smartphone will use MOTOBLUR and Android ...... 17 Dec 2009 0:50
Video Daily: Nexus One boot-up screen
Video Daily: Nexus One boot-up screen
Undoubtedly the biggest news of the week so far has been the unveiling, although unofficially, of the Google Nexus One smartphone, the first ...... 16 Dec 2009 20:18
B&N Nook 'rooted,' is running Android 1.5
B&N Nook 'rooted,' is running Android 1.5
The highly anticipated e-reader, the Barnes & Noble Nook, has been torn apart and "rooted" by the boys over at NookDevs and the process as well ...... 15 Dec 2009 14:10
Update: More 'Nexus One' pictures
Update: More 'Nexus One' pictures
In a quick update to our ongoing coverage of the Google Nexus One Android smartphone, BoyGeniusReport has a couple more pictures of the device ...... 15 Dec 2009 13:42
Android market hits 20,000 apps
Android market hits 20,000 apps
According to new figures from AndroLib, the Android Market has reached a new milestone, 20,000 applications, taking just five months to double ...... 15 Dec 2009 11:26
Google Nexus One pictures
Google Nexus One pictures
Engadget today has a gallery of pics of the upcoming Google 'Nexus One', and the new Android 2.1 firmware looks very impressive. The phone ...... 14 Dec 2009 13:04
UPDATED: Google phone 'Nexus One' confirmed, finally
UPDATED: Google phone 'Nexus One' confirmed, finally
UPDATE 1: The WallStreetJournal is reporting now that the phone will be called the Nexus One. There is no word on whether the rumored Google ...... 12 Dec 2009 15:33
Android Market carrier billing now available through T-Mobile
Android Market carrier billing now available through T-Mobile
T-Mobile has announced the launch of carrier billing for the Android Market, allowing users to buy apps and then be charged on their monthly ...... 11 Dec 2009 0:20
Motorola Droid wins 'Time Gadget of the Year' honors
Motorola Droid wins 'Time Gadget of the Year' honors
Time Magazine today named the Motorola Droid its Gadget of the Year, giving the smartphone a victory over the Apple iPhone as well as other ...... 9 Dec 2009 17:21
Google blocks use of hacked Maps Navigation abroad
Google blocks use of hacked Maps Navigation abroad
Last month we reported that members of the XDA Developers forum had created a way to allow users to run the Google Maps Navigation internationally ...... 9 Dec 2009 16:43
DROID gets 2.0.1 firmware update
DROID gets 2.0.1 firmware update
Owners of the Motorola DROID smartphone should begin getting the latest update to their Android firmware today, version 2.0.1, which is being ...... 7 Dec 2009 22:51
Nook cleared to go on sale
Nook cleared to go on sale
Last month, e-reader maker Spring Designs sued Barnes & Nobles over breach of contract and infringement, claiming that off-the-record meetings ...... 3 Dec 2009 11:13
Google-branded smartphone is a 'certainty,' says Gizmodo
Google-branded smartphone is a 'certainty,' says Gizmodo
According to sources speaking to Gizmodo, a Google-branded smartphone "is a certainty," despite Google's continual denial of such a device. ...... 2 Dec 2009 20:24
RIM, Motorola sued over visual voicemail
RIM, Motorola sued over visual voicemail
RIM, maker of the BlackBerry smartphone line, and Motorola have been sued this week by Klausner Technologies over alleged violations in regards ...... 24 Nov 2009 14:04
Google Maps Navigation now available for Android 1.6 users
Google Maps Navigation now available for Android 1.6 users
Google has announced today that the free, turn-by-turn Google Maps Navigation GPS app is now available to Android 1.6 users, giving G1 and myTouch ...... 24 Nov 2009 13:55
Spotify now available on Symbian phones
Spotify now available on Symbian phones
Spotify has announced the launch of the music service for the Symbian operating system, available on Nokia smartphones as well as phones from ...... 23 Nov 2009 17:24
Google Navigation hacked to work outside of US, and on G1
Google Navigation hacked to work outside of US, and on G1
European users who were thinking of purchasing the Motorola Milestone (the DROID), had one large disadvantage when considering. The lack of ...... 23 Nov 2009 14:13
Barnes & Noble Nook sold out until 2010
Barnes & Noble Nook sold out until 2010
Barnes & Noble has said today that the Nook e-reader is sold out for 2009, and all orders placed past today will not ship until January 4th. ...... 21 Nov 2009 20:24
Gameloft moving development from Android platform
Gameloft moving development from Android platform
The popular French mobile gaming company Gameloft has said this weekend that it plans to move away from the Android platform, keeping most of ...... 21 Nov 2009 20:05
Creative Zii Android smartphone coming soon?
Creative Zii Android smartphone coming soon?
Posted on the main screen of the Creative and ZiiLABS Showcase Green Solutions for Developers at Zii Summit 2009 in China is the interesting ...... 16 Nov 2009 14:24
Samsung launches Galaxy Spica Android phone
Samsung launches Galaxy Spica Android phone
Samsung has launched its latest Android phone this week, the Galaxy Spica (I5700), with EU date set but no such luck for American users. ...... 16 Nov 2009 12:35
DROID sells over 250,000 units in first week?
DROID sells over 250,000 units in first week?
According to new data from WHERE, active users of the much hyped Motorola DROID has doubled in the last few days, suggesting that there are ...... 14 Nov 2009 16:10
Dell to release Mini3 smartphone in Brazil, China
Dell to release Mini3 smartphone in Brazil, China
Dell has officially confirmed that it will be launching the Mini 3 Android smartphone in China and Brazil, bringing the phone to over 540 million ...... 13 Nov 2009 11:30
Samsung denies it is dropping Symbian OS
Samsung denies it is dropping Symbian OS
Yesterday we reported that handset manufacturer Samsung was dropping Symbian OS support and moving fully to WinMo, Android and Bada, their new ...... 12 Nov 2009 13:16
Samsung to drop Symbian support, keep WinMo
Samsung to drop Symbian support, keep WinMo
Last week we reported the rumor of Samsung preparing to phase out the Windows Mobile smartphone OS while at the same time increasing usage of ...... 11 Nov 2009 14:19
Motorola DROID headed to Canada as well
Motorola DROID headed to Canada as well
The Motorola DROID, re-dubbed the Milestone, is headed to Canada early next year says carrier Telus, becoming the first Motorola Android phone ...... 10 Nov 2009 23:17
100,000 DROIDs sold first weekend
100,000 DROIDs sold first weekend
According to analyst Mark McKechnie of Broadpoint AmTech, Motorola and Verizon sold about 100,000 DROID phones in its first weekend of availability. ...... 10 Nov 2009 15:29
Samsung introduces new mobile operating system
Samsung introduces new mobile operating system
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its own mobile operating system, Bada which will "enable developers to create applications for ...... 10 Nov 2009 15:15
Samsung to phase out Windows Mobile platform?
Samsung to phase out Windows Mobile platform?
According to an investment note from HMC Investment Securities, Samsung is ready to deal the death blow to Windows Mobile by phasing out the ...... 9 Nov 2009 21:08
Adobe adds Photoshop app to Android Market
Adobe adds Photoshop app to Android Market
Adobe has released the Android version of their popular free Photoshop Mobile app today, giving users a quick and easy way to edit their images. ...... 9 Nov 2009 1:59
Apple considering releasing $99 8GB iPhone 3GS
Apple considering releasing $99 8GB iPhone 3GS
This is a short blurb and is to be considered speculation for the time being, but BoyGeniusReport is reporting today that two separate "inside ...... 7 Nov 2009 0:24
Verizon launches second Android phone
Verizon launches second Android phone
Following the gigantic hype of the Motorola DROID Android phone, Verizon has launched their second Android device, to much less fanfare. ...... 5 Nov 2009 20:09
Android Market to see carrier billing soon
Android Market to see carrier billing soon
T-Mobile, which exclusively has the G1 Android phone as well as the MyTouch3G and Cliq, has released some Android stats this week, including ...... 5 Nov 2009 19:52
Google already at work on Android 2.1
Google already at work on Android 2.1
Although Android 2.0 will not be officially released until Friday, it appears the Google team is already at work on Android 2.1, which should ...... 5 Nov 2009 17:46
Barnes & Noble sued over Nook e-reader
Barnes & Noble sued over Nook e-reader
Spring Design, which recently released its Android-based Alex e-reader, has sued Barnes & Noble over the Nook e-reader, claiming B&N "misappropriated ...... 3 Nov 2009 13:09
Sony Ericsson shows off Xperia X10 Android phone
Sony Ericsson shows off Xperia X10 Android phone
Sony Ericsson has released the full spec sheet and pics and videos for the upcoming Xperia X10 smartphone with Android and the phone is extremely powerful. ...... 3 Nov 2009 12:33
GSM DROID launches in EU as 'Milestone'
GSM DROID launches in EU as 'Milestone'
The newly launched Motorola DROID will hit Italy and Germany in the next month, says Motorola, bringing a GSM version of the smartphone to the ...... 2 Nov 2009 13:54
Google will not build own Android phone
Google will not build own Android phone
Google has officially denied that the company is planning to build their own Android-based phone, saying instead they will continue to improve ...... 1 Nov 2009 14:49
Motorola DROID is official
Motorola DROID is official
The long hyped (and rightfully so) Motorola DROID is finally official today, heading to Verizon on November 6th with a $200 USD price tag with ...... 28 Oct 2009 13:21
 Android 2.0 officially unveiled
Android 2.0 officially unveiled
Android fans long awaiting the next best firmware update can rejoice. Android 2.0 (Eclair) has been officially unveiled by Google, and it includes ...... 27 Oct 2009 15:40
Symbian's Executive Director calls Google evil
Symbian's Executive Director calls Google evil
In an interview with GigaOM's Om Malik, Lee Williams of the Symbian Foundation accused Google of using Android to collect user data for questionable ...... 27 Oct 2009 4:55
Motorola Droid to be unveiled officially on October 28th
Motorola Droid to be unveiled officially on October 28th
Verizon has made it clear today that the highly anticipated Motorola Droid Android smartphone will begin shipping next month, after an official ...... 22 Oct 2009 14:18
Motorola Calgary Android device unveiled
Motorola Calgary Android device unveiled
BoyGeniusReport has unveiled the upcoming Verizon entry-level Android device, the "Calgary," which will use the MOTOBLUR interface launched ...... 21 Oct 2009 13:42
Spring Design launches Android-based e-reader
Spring Design launches Android-based e-reader
Spring Design has launched the first ever Android-based e-reader, dubbed Alex, which will also be the first e-reader to include two screens. ...... 20 Oct 2009 10:17
Watch out iPhone, the Motorola Droid is coming
Watch out iPhone, the Motorola Droid is coming
The headline is what Motorola and Verizon wants consumers to think as the companies prepare to launch the Android-based anti-iPhone, the Motorola Droid. ...... 19 Oct 2009 13:27
Acer A1 specs and pics leaked
Acer A1 specs and pics leaked
On Thursday, we reported on the official launch of the Acer A1/Liquid smartphone which uses the "Snapdragon" processor and the Android operating system. ...... 17 Oct 2009 12:04
Dell to bring Android phone to US market in 2010
Dell to bring Android phone to US market in 2010
Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell stated publicly this week that the company will be launching an Android-based smartphone in the US in ...... 17 Oct 2009 11:16
Android 2.0 on its way
Android 2.0 on its way
Google has followed tradition this week by posting a video on video sharing giant YouTube, this time showing the delivery of an oversized éclair ...... 16 Oct 2009 13:20
Acer Liquid smartphone uses SnapDragon and Android
Acer Liquid smartphone uses SnapDragon and Android
Acer has launched the Liquid A1 smartphone this week, using the Android operating system and the new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The ...... 14 Oct 2009 18:55
Sprint launches Android-based HTC Hero
Sprint launches Android-based HTC Hero
Sprint has released their first Android-based smartphone today, the HTC Hero, making it available through Sprint (online, B&M) and Best Buy. ...... 12 Oct 2009 13:44
Amazon begins selling Archos 5 PMP with Android
Amazon begins selling Archos 5 PMP with Android
Amazon has begun sales of the Android-based Archos 5 PMP today, and the player has some impressive specs. The Archos 5 includes a 5-inch ...... 10 Oct 2009 14:50
B&N to release Android-based ebook reader?
B&N to release Android-based ebook reader?
The WSJ is reporting this week that book retailer Barnes & Noble is prepping to release an Android-based ebook reader, one that will rival the ...... 9 Oct 2009 15:57
Android to be second most used smartphone OS by 2012?
Android to be second most used smartphone OS by 2012?
According to the latest report from mobile phone market research firm Gartner, analyst Ken Dulaney believes that the open source Android OS ...... 8 Oct 2009 12:33
DoubleTwist adds Amazon MP3
DoubleTwist adds Amazon MP3
Last week, DVD Jon attacked Apple and promised his media management software doubleTwist would giver users "choice." Today, that "choice" ...... 7 Oct 2009 21:29
Dell Android smartphone headed to the US?
Dell Android smartphone headed to the US?
The formerly Chinese-exclusive Dell Mini 3i Android smartphone is headed to the US, says CrunchGear, with the phone hitting American shores ...... 7 Oct 2009 17:51
Verizon, Google make Android deal
Verizon, Google make Android deal
Verizon Wireless and Google have announced a new partnership that will see a number of Android devices headed to the carrier in the near future. ...... 6 Oct 2009 14:23
iPhone to get Flash support, kind of
iPhone to get Flash support, kind of
Adobe, just one day after announcing that full Flash support was headed to Android, webOS, Symbian, BlackBerry and WinMo, has announced that ...... 6 Oct 2009 12:26
Full Flash support headed to Android, webOS, Symbian, BlackBerry and WinMo
Full Flash support headed to Android, webOS, Symbian, BlackBerry and WinMo
Adobe is making a lot of smartphone users happy today after announcing that Flash 10.1 will bring full support for Android, webOS, Symbian, ...... 5 Oct 2009 13:13
Shipments of Symbian handsets expected to double by 2014
Shipments of Symbian handsets expected to double by 2014
According to a new report from Juniper Research, shipments of phones using the Symbian OS will double by 2014, to 180 million units. More ...... 4 Oct 2009 23:59
iPhone now leader in browser market share, Android growing
iPhone now leader in browser market share, Android growing
According to the new Mobile Metrics Report from AdMob, the iPhone and iPod Touch now control the lead for browser market share, with 40 percent. ...... 2 Oct 2009 17:23
SlingPlayer headed to Android and webOS?
SlingPlayer headed to Android and webOS?
PreCentral has posted, interestingly, that a recent job listing on the Sling Media site shows the company is looking for a Senior Mobile User ...... 1 Oct 2009 20:53
Android 1.6 Donut firmware demoed
Android 1.6 Donut firmware demoed
On September 16th, Google released the Android 1.6 Donut firmware update SDK to developers which included the introduction of a smart Quick ...... 1 Oct 2009 19:32
Motorola Cliq gets date, price
Motorola Cliq gets date, price
T-Mobile has announced that the much anticipated Motorola Cliq Android phone will indeed go on pre-sale on October 19th, and will officially ...... 1 Oct 2009 11:41
Motorola to release ten Android  phones within the next year?
Motorola to release ten Android phones within the next year?
According to a new report from Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry, Motorola is planning to release over 10 Android-based mobile ...... 23 Sep 2009 3:07
Google releases Android 'Donut' 1.6 SDK
Google releases Android 'Donut' 1.6 SDK
According to the android-developers blog, the latest Android firmware update SDK, dubbed Donut and officially version 1.6, is now available for download. ...... 16 Sep 2009 16:56
Motorola seeking other US carriers for Cliq
Motorola seeking other US carriers for Cliq
Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha has noted this week that the handset maker is currently in talks with other U.S. carriers in an effort to sell the new ...... 15 Sep 2009 15:48
Motorola Cliq pre-orders start October 19th
Motorola Cliq pre-orders start October 19th
According to TmoNews, T-Mobile will begin taking pre-orders for the much-hyped Motorola Cliq on October 19th in the United States, with actual ...... 14 Sep 2009 14:45
LG launches first Android phone
LG launches first Android phone
LG Electronics has announced the launch of their first ever Android-based mobile phone, the LG-GW620. The LG-GW620 has a 3-inch touchscreen ...... 14 Sep 2009 12:59
Motorola Cliq likely to hit Canada next year
Motorola Cliq likely to hit Canada next year
According to a Financial Post report, Canadian carrier Rogers will be bringing the newly launched Motorola Cliq Android phone to Canada in 2010. ...... 13 Sep 2009 18:04
INQ Mobile to begin selling Android phones as well
INQ Mobile to begin selling Android phones as well
INQ Mobile, the phone maker owned by UK-based carrier Hutchison Whampoa, has announced that it will begin offering Android phones starting next ...... 12 Sep 2009 17:42
Android Motorola Dext headed to Europe, South America
Android Motorola Dext headed to Europe, South America
On Thursday, Motorola unveiled their first Android phone, the Motorola Cliq, which is to sell in the US via T-Mobile. The mobile phone ...... 12 Sep 2009 17:03
Android Market hits 10,000 applications
Android Market hits 10,000 applications
According to AndroLib, the popular website used to browse Android Market apps from your PC, the relatively new Market has just hit 10,000 applications, ...... 12 Sep 2009 15:53
Google phone hopes push up Motorola shares, interest
Google phone hopes push up Motorola shares, interest
On Friday, Motorola Inc. shares rose 9 percent on the hopes that the new Cliq "Google Phone" could reverse its string of loss making. The phone, ...... 11 Sep 2009 21:41
Motorola unveils Android-based Cliq
Motorola unveils Android-based Cliq
Motorola has announced their first Android smartphone, the Cliq, which will be available for T-Mobile users and will feature touchscreen slider hardware. ...... 10 Sep 2009 17:38
Xperia X2 to be last WinMo Sony Ericsson phone?
Xperia X2 to be last WinMo Sony Ericsson phone?
According to Eldar Murtazin of Mobile-review, the newly launched Xperia X2 may be the last Sony Ericsson phone to use Windows Mobile, as the ...... 9 Sep 2009 13:34
Pandora Radio now available on Android
Pandora Radio now available on Android
Pandora Radio , the extremely popular streaming music service, is now available for Android handsets, allowing users to create "stations" based ...... 9 Sep 2009 13:01
Samsung i5700 Galaxy Lite Android phone leaked
Samsung i5700 Galaxy Lite Android phone leaked
The ai.rs blog has revealed the Samsung i5700 Galaxy Lite, a "lite" version of company's first Android phone, the Galaxy. The Lite has a ...... 8 Sep 2009 20:13
Palm Pre price cut expected soon
Palm Pre price cut expected soon
According to PreCentral, beginning on October 31st the Palm Pre will begin selling in some areas for $150 USD, a 25 percent price cut off its ...... 8 Sep 2009 18:23
Video of Spotify running on S60
Video of Spotify running on S60
Spotify recently made its way onto mobile phones with the iPhone and Android applications for premium users. However, Spotify put up an article ...... 7 Sep 2009 19:26
Spotify app officially available in App Store, Android Market
Spotify app officially available in App Store, Android Market
Spotify, the unlimited music streaming service, has gone live today for Android and iPhone/iPod Touch owners, allowing European (so far) users ...... 6 Sep 2009 20:34
Google to retool Android Market
Google to retool Android Market
With the upcoming firmware update to 1.6, Google is planning a makeover for its Android Market, one that will focus more on paid applications ...... 4 Sep 2009 23:57
Sprint to release Android phone in October
Sprint to release Android phone in October
Sprint Nextel has announced it will become the second major carrier in the US to release an Android-based smartphone, with its release of the ...... 3 Sep 2009 12:36
Dell Mini3i smartphone is now official in China
Dell Mini3i smartphone is now official in China
Last week we reported on the imminent launch of the Dell Android phone, the Mini3i. Today, the phone has gone live, with mobile163 getting pictures. ...... 19 Aug 2009 1:14
Dell Android phone has specs leaked
Dell Android phone has specs leaked
Last week we reported that Dell was set to release an Android-based phone in China, and today BoyGeniusReport has the specs and an early, blurry pic. ...... 14 Aug 2009 21:51
Dell launches smartphone in China
Dell launches smartphone in China
According to Chinese site 163.com, and reported in English by TechCrunch, Dell is set to launch a China-only mobile phone soon, using the Android ...... 12 Aug 2009 3:49
Commentary: What does Google want with On2?
Commentary: What does Google want with On2?
When Google announced their plans to buy On2 Technologies there weren't a lot of people who knew immediately what they were buying. On2 is pretty ...... 6 Aug 2009 2:52
Palm Pre headed to Verizon next year
Palm Pre headed to Verizon next year
Verizon executives noted this week that the phone carrier will begin selling the Palm Pre in 2010, after the smartphone is no longer exclusive to Sprint. ...... 29 Jul 2009 1:00
Android 'Donut' upgrade looks excellent
Android 'Donut' upgrade looks excellent
Google has released an early alpha version of the upcoming Android update 2.0, dubbed Donut, and XDA-developers are currently working on making ...... 27 Jul 2009 14:26
Early specs leaked on first LG Android phone
Early specs leaked on first LG Android phone
LG has accidentally leaked a few early specs of its upcoming Android phone, the GW620 Eve. NieuweMobiel.NL originally posted the specs after ...... 20 Jul 2009 13:14
Android 2.0 coming very soon?
Android 2.0 coming very soon?
According to a Google developer, Android 2.0 may be headed to mobile phones by the end of the summer. The interview, with AndroidGuys, shows ...... 18 Jul 2009 2:36
Upcoming Android updates to include 'sweeter' names
Upcoming Android updates to include 'sweeter' names
According to a WSJ report, Google has announced some "sweet" names for its upcoming Android updates, with the updates being called "donut," ...... 13 Jul 2009 12:56
More pics and video of Sony Ericsson Android phone leaked
More pics and video of Sony Ericsson Android phone leaked
Earlier this week we reported that leaked photos of the upcoming Sony Ericsson Android phone, dubbed Rachael and part of the XPERIA line, had ...... 10 Jul 2009 2:04
Google launching Chrome Operating System
Google launching Chrome Operating System
According to a very detailed blog entry, Google is planning on releasing a Chrome Operating System, on that will be open source, free and that ...... 8 Jul 2009 20:30
T-Mobile launches MyTouch 3G Android phone
T-Mobile launches MyTouch 3G Android phone
T-Mobile USA today has launched their second Android-based smartphone, the MyTouch 3G, hoping it will match or exceed sales of the original G1. ...... 8 Jul 2009 20:10
Sony Ericsson Android phone leaked
Sony Ericsson Android phone leaked
Sony Ericsson has been planning an Android based phone for some time now, and it appears a recent leak by Danish Mobil magazine has now given ...... 6 Jul 2009 3:07
Flash headed to Android phones soon
Flash headed to Android phones soon
In a surprising announcement today, Bsquare has said they will be porting Flash Lite 3 to Android phones by the "late Q3," eliminating the need ...... 30 Jun 2009 14:50
New Guide: Using DoubleTwist to share and sync your media
New Guide: Using DoubleTwist to share and sync your media
We have a new guide available today for our AfterDawn users, on how to use the new program DoubleTwist to share, sync, convert or import video, ...... 23 Jun 2009 2:52
HTC Magic selling better than G1
HTC Magic selling better than G1
The world's second Android phone, the HTC Magic is selling very well, according to HTC CEO Peter Chou, who says the phone is set to hit 1 million ...... 22 Jun 2009 0:09
New T-Mobile Android phone dubbed 'G1 Touch'
New T-Mobile Android phone dubbed 'G1 Touch'
T-Mobile has made an announcement via Twitter today noting that the much anticipated second Android Google Phone will be dubbed the G1 Touch ...... 18 Jun 2009 18:46
T-Mobile G2 confirmed for early summer
T-Mobile G2 confirmed for early summer
T-Mobile, the fourth largest mobile phone carrier in the U.S., has confirmed that the much anticipated G2 Android phone will be available starting ...... 2 Jun 2009 21:17
Guide: Updating your T-Mobile G1 to Android 1.5 (Cupcake) manually
Guide: Updating your T-Mobile G1 to Android 1.5 (Cupcake) manually
Guide: Updating your T-Mobile G1 to Android 1.5 (Cupcake) manually Here is a guide for how to update your T-Mobile G1 to the new and hotly ...... 31 May 2009 20:11
Android 1.5 update now official
Android 1.5 update now official
The hotly anticipated release of the Android 1.5 (Cupcake) firmware update is now official, says T-Mobile, and G1 users should begin to see ...... 25 May 2009 22:22
Android 1.5 update begins rollout
Android 1.5 update begins rollout
T-Mobile G1 owners have begun receiving the Android 1.5 firmware update today, despite the carrier's warning earlier this week that the rollout ...... 23 May 2009 1:22
T-Mobile G1 Android 1.5 update gets delayed
T-Mobile G1 Android 1.5 update gets delayed
T-Mobile has announced today that the anticipated rollout of the Android 1.5 update for the G1 smartphone has been delayed at least one week, ...... 19 May 2009 21:42
Nokia Ovi Store will launch with 20k items
Nokia Ovi Store will launch with 20k items
The much anticipated Nokia Ovi Store will launch with 20,000 items, says Executive VP of services Niklas Savander, a number much higher than ...... 11 May 2009 2:21
Google shows off 'Cupcake' Android 1.5 update
Google shows off 'Cupcake' Android 1.5 update
Google has launched a video demo of the new Cupcake Android 1.5 firmware update this week, following the announcement that the update will be ...... 9 May 2009 14:56
Android 1.5 headed to US next week
Android 1.5 headed to US next week
Earlier this month we reported that the popular T-Mobile G1 Android handset, which recently sold its one millionth handset, would be updating ...... 7 May 2009 21:34
Samsung i7500 headed to T-Mobile?
Samsung i7500 headed to T-Mobile?
According to a leaked roadmap, the touchscreen Android Samsung i7500 seems to be headed to T-Mobile in the US later this year. The leaked ...... 4 May 2009 22:05
Acer creating Android smartphones, other devices
Acer creating Android smartphones, other devices
According to a new report, Acer is planning on producing an Android-based smartphone as well as a "other devices" by this fall, each using the ...... 29 Apr 2009 21:47
Samsung shows off first Android phone
Samsung shows off first Android phone
Samsung has debuted their first mobile phone using the Linux-based Android platform today, dubbed the I7500. The smartphone has a nice 3.2-inch ...... 27 Apr 2009 20:57
First Android Netbook will cost $250?
First Android Netbook will cost $250?
According to a thorough Computerworld report,the first Netbook to use Google's Android as an operating system will be available in July and ...... 26 Apr 2009 20:12
T-Mobile G1 updating to Android 1.5 next month
T-Mobile G1 updating to Android 1.5 next month
The popular T-Mobile G1 Android handset, which recently sold its one millionth handset, will be updated to Android version 1.5 in the next coming ...... 26 Apr 2009 19:57
T-Mobile sells 1 millionth G1 handset
T-Mobile sells 1 millionth G1 handset
T-Mobile has now sold its 1 millionth Android-based G1 phone, a strong pace for the phone which was released last October. The carrier remains ...... 23 Apr 2009 21:35
iPhone, Android steal more mobile Internet market share
iPhone, Android steal more mobile Internet market share
According to a new report from AdMob, the iPhone and Android platforms continue to gain mobile web surfing market share, taking away from former ...... 23 Apr 2009 21:00
China Mobile confirms 'Mobile Market'
China Mobile confirms 'Mobile Market'
Confirming rumors that have been flying around for days, China Mobile will be launching their own application store dubbed the Mobile Market ...... 22 Apr 2009 18:21
'BD Touch' headed to smartphones
'BD Touch' headed to smartphones
Beginning next week, BluFocus and NetBlender will launch a mobile phone app for smartphones that will allow Blu-ray Disc owners to transfer ...... 19 Apr 2009 13:24
China Mobile and Dell in smartphone discussions?
China Mobile and Dell in smartphone discussions?
According to an analyst, Dell is currently in discussions with China Mobile over the possibility of the company offering a smartphone based ...... 13 Apr 2009 18:07
T-Mobile G3 revealed
T-Mobile G3 revealed
According to GSMarena, the mysterious Android-based Huawei phone first showed off during the MWC 2009 event will in fact be the anticipated T-Mobile G3. ...... 9 Apr 2009 17:51
Three new Android phones coming from Samsung this year
Three new Android phones coming from Samsung this year
According to a company report, Samsung will deliver three new Android-based smartphones in 2009, with the first set to hit in early June. ...... 4 Apr 2009 19:44
Skype now officially available on iPhone
Skype now officially available on iPhone
Last week we reported that Skype was set to launch an official iPhone app and beginning tomorrow, the much anticipated application will be available ...... 30 Mar 2009 15:33
Skype headed to iPhones by next week?
Skype headed to iPhones by next week?
According to a report on GigaOM, Skype may be launching a mobile version of its VoIP service for iPhones as soon as next week. Skype is currently ...... 28 Mar 2009 14:53
HTC to launch 3 new Android phones in 09
HTC to launch 3 new Android phones in 09
High Tech Computer (HTC) CEO Peter Chou has said that the company will ship "at least" three new Android smartphones in 2009. Last year ...... 18 Mar 2009 18:01
iPhone has 66 percent of mobile browser share
iPhone has 66 percent of mobile browser share
According to new data from Net Applications, the Apple iPhone controls 66 percent of total mobile browser share, demolishing all the competition ...... 3 Mar 2009 23:45
Paid Android Market apps blocked from unlocked G1s
Paid Android Market apps blocked from unlocked G1s
Last December, Google announced that they were selling an unlocked Android Dev Phone 1 for $399 USD. The mobile phone was the first Android-based ...... 26 Feb 2009 20:56
doubleTwist hits Macs-- Windows version coming soon
doubleTwist hits Macs-- Windows version coming soon
DoubleTwist, the longtime project of the infamous Jon “DVD Jon” Lech Johansen, is finally available for download for Mac users. DoubleTwist ...... 25 Feb 2009 14:42
'Guitar Hero' headed to Android phones
'Guitar Hero' headed to Android phones
So far the largest complaint about the Android Market has been its lack of so-called "professional apps"; premium apps from big name publishers. ...... 21 Feb 2009 14:31
SingTel to sell Android phone
SingTel to sell Android phone
Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) has announced that it will sell the HTC Dream Android phone beginning on February 21st. The HTC Dream, ...... 20 Feb 2009 11:58
Skype integration headed to Nokia, Ericsson phones
Skype integration headed to Nokia, Ericsson phones
Today at the Mobile World Congress, Skype, Ericsson and Nokia have announced that they will enter into a partnership that will place the Skype ...... 18 Feb 2009 20:28
AT&T confirms Dell is getting into smartphone business
AT&T confirms Dell is getting into smartphone business
In January we reported that Dell was preparing to enter the smartphone business, and today it appears that rumor has been confirmed. This ...... 17 Feb 2009 17:21
Samsung unleashes the Omnia HD phone
Samsung unleashes the Omnia HD phone
This week at the Mobile World Congress, Samsung has been busy. First, the company batted off rumors that its upcoming Android phone was delayed ...... 16 Feb 2009 17:14
Huawei to begin selling Android phones
Huawei to begin selling Android phones
Huwaei Technologies of China has announced that they will be releasing 2 or 3 handsets based on Google's Android operating system in 2009 with ...... 16 Feb 2009 16:54
Update: Android phones are not delayed, says Samsung
Update: Android phones are not delayed, says Samsung
Earlier this week, rumors flared that Samsung's upcoming Android-based phone was delayed, but the company has fired back today saying that they ...... 15 Feb 2009 20:09
Samsung Android phone gets delayed
Samsung Android phone gets delayed
The electronics giant Samsung has delayed its Android-based mobile phone until later this year, choosing to debut the gadget's specs at the ...... 13 Feb 2009 16:57
Archos introducing Android-based phone
Archos introducing Android-based phone
Archos has announced that it will be joining the mobile phone market with a touchscreen smartphone based on the new Android operating system. ...... 10 Feb 2009 0:33
Flash for iPhone still a problem, says Adobe
Flash for iPhone still a problem, says Adobe
After months of working on the technology, it appears Adobe is still having technical issues with creating a workable version of Flash for the Apple iPhone. ...... 2 Feb 2009 15:44
Dell headed into the mobile phone business?
Dell headed into the mobile phone business?
According to a WSJ report, Dell may be preparing to move into the mobile phone business; as soon as next month. The report says a group ...... 30 Jan 2009 14:37
Skype headed to iPhone, Storm?
Skype headed to iPhone, Storm?
According to Pocket-Lint, Skype will be announcing a new version of its popular VoIP software next month at the Mobile World Congress. The ...... 28 Jan 2009 15:19
Skype hits Android - iPhone may follow
Skype hits Android - iPhone may follow
Skype has announced a new Android version of its mobile VoIP service, porting Skype Lite which is currently available on a range of Java handsets. ...... 10 Jan 2009 23:35
Google selling unlocked Android phone for $399 USD
Google selling unlocked Android phone for $399 USD
Google's Android team has announced that they will begin selling the unlocked Android Dev Phone 1 for $399 USD. The mobile phone will be the ...... 8 Dec 2008 0:11
Flickr adds mobile video-sharing features
Flickr adds mobile video-sharing features
Flickr has "radically overhauled" their mobile video-sharing features in an effort to make the popular video and photo sharing site more easy ...... 6 Dec 2008 22:43
Flash coming to Windows Mobile, Android
Flash coming to Windows Mobile, Android
At the Adobe MAX developer’s conference yesterday, Adobe showed off their latest Flash player, one that works on both Windows Mobile phones ...... 18 Nov 2008 20:54
Nokia buys Symbian to set the OS free
Nokia buys Symbian to set the OS free
Nokia is leading the charge among mobile phone manufacturers and service providers to make the Symbian OS the standard in mobile devices. Nokia, ...... 24 Jun 2008 9:40
Google and Dell teaming up on mobile phone?
Google and Dell teaming up on mobile phone?
According to a new claim by the advertisement magazine MarketingWeek it seems that giants Google and Dell may be collaborating on a new mobile phone handset. ...... 30 Jan 2008 17:34
China Mobile in talks to sell iPhone
China Mobile in talks to sell iPhone
In a move to further enhance the iEmpire, Chinese Cell phone provider China Mobile has entered talks with Steve Jobs and company to sell the ...... 13 Nov 2007 12:49

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