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November, 2011 Articles

AT&T to Customers: Would You Be Interested in the Galaxy Nexus?

by Quentyn Kennemer on November 17th, 2011

Well this is very interesting. AT&T took to Google+ to measure consumer interest in the phone that everyone outside of the UK have been waiting for – the Galaxy Nexus. On a post completely unrelated to the Galaxy Nexus, they were swarmed with questions about whether or not they’d get the phone, prompting the carrier [...]

Galaxy Nexus Gets Punished And Keyed, Escapes Unscathed [VIDEO]

by Rob Jackson on November 17th, 2011

The Galaxy Nexus doesn’t have Gorilla Glass. I was actually informed it DID have Gorilla Glass at the launch event, but that information has since been overturned to the disappointment of many. To punish the Galaxy Nexus for not getting Gorilla Glass, this young lad takes his keys and tries to teach it a lesson [...]

Samsung: Galaxy S2 Will Definitely Get ICS Android 4.0

by Rob Jackson on November 17th, 2011

Most people probably assumed that Samsung’s current flagship phone (besides the G-NEX) – the Samsung Galaxy S2 – would get Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich. But we’ve learned in this crazy business that one should never assume. We heard Motorola and Sony Ericsson both confirm future device upgrades to ICS and now Samsung has [...]

HTC Quattro is a Rumored Quad-Core Tegra 3 Beats Tablet

by Quentyn Kennemer on November 17th, 2011

Another day, another rumored tablet. Another new rumored HTC device, period. This time we’re being treated to an early look at the HTC Quattro, a 10.1 inch tablet rumored to have NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor inside. Alongside all that juice there will be 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 4.0, 5GHz WiFi N, 16GB of internal [...]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE Revealed to be 9.47mm Thick on Updated Google Landing Page, Verizon In-Store Poster

by Kevin Krause on November 17th, 2011

Soon after Google unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, it was reported that the LTE version on Verizon would carry a bit more girth than the 8.9mm HSPA+ version of the device. The exact figure remained a mystery…until now, that is. Google has updated their US Galaxy Nexus site with the phone’s specs and an interactive [...]

Google Benches Checkout in Favor of Google Wallet

by Kevin Krause on November 17th, 2011

Google Checkout is going the way of the dinosaurs. We’re going with the “evolved into birds” theory for this metaphor, as the redundant Checkout has been merged with Google Wallet. Both services accomplished similar goals, and seeing as Wallet has become a primary focus of Google, the elimination of Checkout sounds like a no-brainer. Those [...]

Asus Transformer Prime Gets its Own Take on the Smart Cover, Now with more Folds

by Kevin Krause on November 17th, 2011

Remember when the Galaxy Tab 10.1 received its own smart cover accessory? It seemed like a questionable move considering Apple’s penchant for suing the pants off Samsung. The iPad, however, was not the first device to deploy the protective flap, and it certainly won’t be the last. The ASUS Transformer prime is getting it’s own [...]

Video Review: Buying & Sharing Music with Google

by Rob Jackson on November 17th, 2011

Last night’s Google Music announcement introduced a legitimate iTunes competitor that not only brings a huge collection of free and paid music to your fingertips, but also offers social sharing of paid music, exclusive tracks from prestigious artists, $25 independent artist integration so that anyone can join, promote and sell their music affordably, and more. [...]

Android Malware Instances Spike, Up 472% since July

by Kevin Krause on November 17th, 2011

You can turn a blind eye to it all you want, but malware is becoming a serious problem for Android users. After registering steady growth since the launch of the OS, instances of malware have spiked over the past several months as the Android continues to expand as the leading mobile platform. Since July of [...]

First Galaxy Nexus Sold Came Loaded with Dev Software to Customer’s Dismay

by Kevin Krause on November 17th, 2011

We mentioned Alex Ioannou in our post detailing the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in the UK. He looks mighty happy to have his new smartphone in the above picture tweeted out by Samsung mobile. However, after getting home and powering up his new toy, Alex’s joy quickly turned to frustration. His Galaxy Nexus [...]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Launches in the UK, YouTube Channel Updated with New Videos

by Kevin Krause on November 17th, 2011

The day many have been waiting for is here…if you live in the UK, that is. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is now available for purchase and the phone’s landing page has been updated to reflect as much, providing links to snag the phone via Phone4u, Three UK, Carphone Warehouse, Vodafone, and O2. Samsung tweeted out [...]

Android Market Now Installable On The Kindle Fire [How To]

by Chris Chavez on November 16th, 2011

Kindle Fire is a hot topic these days (no pun intended). Yesterday, I told you guys about Amazon releasing the source code for the Fire then, shortly after, we found out the device had been rooted. Fast forward to today, where we now find out the Android Market is now easily installable on the budget [...]

Mobage’s Hit Game “Tiny Tower” Now Available For Android

by Chris Chavez on November 16th, 2011

Covering the Google Music event today, I had to take a brief break and where else would I go except into my wonderful Android Market to look for the newest apps. Lo-and-behold I find out the hit game, Tiny Tower, has been released onto the Market courtesy of developer Mobage. The game has already captivated [...]

Busta Rhymes: Put Your Droid Where My Eyes Could See

by Kevin Krause on November 16th, 2011

Busta Rhymes took some time off from dropping verses to get down with a collaboration of a different kind. The acclaimed rap artist was in attendance at today’s Google Music event (his new album will appear as an exclusive download in the Android Market), and is seen here posing with everyone’s favorite robot mascot. Can [...]

Google Music Updated to Version 4.0.9 in the Android Market

by Kevin Krause on November 16th, 2011

Coinciding with today’s event, Google Music for Android has been updated to version 4.0.9. The new build brings the features and UI found in the version of the app leaked last month, a refined look in step with Android Ice Cream Sandwich. The updated app also brings access to music purchases from Android Market. Android [...]

Google Music Gives Indie Artists 70/30 Rev Share, Amazing Opportunity

by Rob Jackson on November 16th, 2011

If you’re an independent artists you need to listen up. Badly. Or maybe you should just tune me out and head straight to music.google.com/artists. Not only is Google Music an amazing portal to buy and share music, but artists can create their own account for $25, upload their own music and provide complete details, set their [...]

Google Music Launch Features Exclusive Music from Coldplay, Busta Rhymes, and the Rolling Stones

by Kevin Krause on November 16th, 2011

Google isn’t skimping on the launch of music purchases in the Android Market. While doubt has long been cast on the ability to reach deals with music labels, the exact opposite has proven to be true as Google has scored exclusive rights to releases from a number of artists, including six unreleased live performances by [...]

Google Music Purchases Can Be Billed Directly to T-Mobile Accounts

by Kevin Krause on November 16th, 2011

We have been wondering exactly what T-Mobile’s involvement in the Google Music announcements would be, and we now have the answer. Honoring the longstanding relationship between Android and the wireless provider, T-Mobile subscribers will have the ability to bill music purchases directly to their accounts. T-Mobile customers will also get extra incentives in the form [...]

Google Music: Buy A Song/Album And Your Friends Listen For Free

by Rob Jackson on November 16th, 2011

Google is pumping out some pretty cool announcements at their Google Music event in LA and I’m pretty excited about one feature they just announced. Not only is it ridiculously easy to buy music through the web/mobile and have it available anywhere, but if YOU buy a song or album- ALL your friends  can listen [...]

Music Purchases Come to the Android Market, Google Music Now Open to All

by Kevin Krause on November 16th, 2011

The moment we have been waiting for since Google’s 2010 I/O keynote is finally here. At an event in LA, the addition of music purchases to the Android Market has been announced. Music purchases integrate directly with Google Music’s cloud services, bringing tracks to any internet-enabled device, with a special focus on discovery and sharing. [...]