Meego-based Jolla phone revealed, will run Android apps [VIDEO]

May 20th 2013 at 11:13am by Quentyn Kennemer

The Jolla isn’t an Android phone, but its Sailfish has been designed to run Android apps with proper porting. Will this Meego-based movement send shockwaves throughout the mobile industry?

Purported Samsung Galaxy S4 Active pictures emerge

May 20th 2013 at 9:48am by Quentyn Kennemer

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active has only been mentioned in name before, but we might finally have our first real look at the device. Check out these latest images which are rumored to be the rugged Galaxy S4.

Verizon Galaxy S4 pre-orders begin shipping

May 20th 2013 at 8:49am by Quentyn Kennemer

If you were one of the Verizon customers who originally pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S4 you might like to know that the device is now shipping to customers. Check your account to see if yours has gone out!

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mega, S4 Mini, and S4 active tipped in Samsung WatchOn update

May 20th 2013 at 7:51am by Quentyn Kennemer

A couple of previously rumored Samsung devices have been spotted in an app update over in he Google Play Store, while a third new phone — the Galaxy S4 Mega — makes its debut in the rumor mill.

Thinking with portals: Angry Birds Seasons “Abra-Ca-Bacon” update introduces fresh new gameplay mechanic

May 17th 2013 at 6:08pm by Chris Chavez

Angry Birds seasons is introducing a whole new gameplay mechanic in their latest “Abra-ca-bacon” update. Seems Rovio is finally thinking with portals.

An Apple user reacts to Google I/O

May 17th 2013 at 3:16pm by Kevin Krause

Sans any huge hardware announcements or the unveiling of a new Android version, this year’s Google I/O keynote left one recent iOS convert with mixed feelings. Did Google do enough or will they soon be playing catchup with Apple?

Sony brings stock Android (AOSP) 4.2.2 Jelly Bean to the Xperia Tablet Z [VIDEO]

May 17th 2013 at 3:06pm by Chris Chavez

Sony brings stock Android 4.2.2 AOSP to the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. Shows off video of the progress thus far, asking for developers to help contribute.

We’re giving away our IO Tester Mini Android Collectible!

May 17th 2013 at 2:16pm by Rob Jackson

On Wednesday, we announced the limited edition GOgroove Phanbot and hooked you guys up with a special price of $21.99 (type in the promo code “PHANDEAL”). But we love giving stuff away and lots of people have been asking about our Mini Android Collectible from Google IO 2013 called “IO Tester”. So we’re giving that away, too!

HTC One production to double as supply chain issues subside

May 17th 2013 at 11:04am by Kevin Krause

HTC reveals that production capacity of the HTC One is expected to grow steadily as supply chain issues become a thing of the past. Could the company’s fortunes be turning?

Samsung announces TecTiles 2, available today

May 17th 2013 at 10:40am by Kevin Krause

Samsung’s next-generation programmable NFC tags are now available and compatible with all NFC-enabled Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S4.

NVIDIA SHIELD pre-orders moved up, begin today for $350

May 17th 2013 at 9:47am by Kevin Krause

Due to “growing buzz,” NVIDIA has pushed the pre-order date for their SHIELD handheld up from May 20th. The Android-based gaming device is now available for pre-sale at $350 from several online retailers.

Samsung CEO says Galaxy S4 will reach 10 million in sales next week

May 17th 2013 at 9:25am by Kevin Krause

The milestone will make the GS4 the fastest-selling smartphone in Samsung’s history and solidify its position as the “next big thing.”

ARCHOS 80 Xenon announced with Snapdragon S4 processor, 3G, and Jelly Bean for $200

May 16th 2013 at 9:38pm by Chris Chavez

ARCHOS announced their latest budget tablet, the ARCHOS 80 Xenon. The tablet comes with a fully capable Snapdragon S4 processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and even 3G. All priced affordably at $200.

Google Glass will receive monthly software updates up until its commercial launch

May 16th 2013 at 8:33pm by Chris Chavez

At the Google Glass developer session today at Google IO, it was revealed that Glass would be receiving monthly software updates to enhance functionality and bring greater polish to the headset.

We didn’t get Android 4.3 at the Google IO keynote, and that’s a good thing [OPINION]

May 16th 2013 at 6:13pm by Quentyn Kennemer

There were many expectations heading into Google IO, as there are every year. But this time, Google showed us that it was willing to prove to developers that they are 100% committed to them. Find out why I think that is a good thing, and why Google IO was a success.