The rumors were true: we will soon see a Samsung Galaxy S4 running stock Android. The hardware will support AT&T and T-Mobile’s networks, but should be the same as the version currently available (we’re guessing this is the Snapdragon model). But that’s not even the biggest aspect of the news.
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?
At Phandroid, we’ve been diehard Android fans since the platform was announced, and our blue android buddy has graced our pages from the start. Thanks to our friends at Accessory Power and Go Groove, we’ve now got a real, live PhanBot to call our own, in the form of a portable speaker that absolutely rocks.
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!
We originally thought Samsung might actually build the Galaxy note 3 with a metal chassis, but it looks like that was a bit of a pipe dream. New rumors say we’re going back to the plastic we’ve come to know and love.
Fresh out of Google IO 2013, Google Hangouts is now officially available in the Google Play Store. The new messaging service actually replaces Google Talk.
Here’s our official wrap up of all the day’s events from Google IO 2013. We got video highlights from today’s biggest announcements and want to hear your thoughts: Google IO 2013 — was it amazing, or a snoozefest?
The Samsung Galaxy S4 storage issues haven’t gone undocumented by a long shot, and Samsung has decided to address those issues. The company is investigating opportunities to optimize TouchWiz to free up more storage, but will it be able to?
The milestone will make the GS4 the fastest-selling smartphone in Samsung’s history and solidify its position as the “next big thing.”
Users had much to gripe about when the new Google Hangouts app launched without SMS support, but users shouldn’t have much to worry about. Google has confirmed that the feature is on its way soon.
The white Nexus 4 has been tracked down and pictured in the wild, this time with a very specific launch date and Android 4.3 in tow.
AT&T is blocking Google Hangouts video chats over its cellular network, but there’s a way to get past that if you really need to. Make sure you’re rooted and come in to grab the instructions.
Samsung cut no corners in the making of its Samsung Galaxy S4, and the sales numbers are starting to show that. The company has topped 6 million units, making it the fastest selling device in company history.
Google has officially announced its new music streaming service. The service will come as part of Google Play Music, and gets a sub tag called All Access. With All Access, you’ll get immediate and instant access to millions of tracks in the Google Play Store.
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.
Google Glass is exciting, but a lot of people are meeting the smart glass with resistance. BiTE interactive’s new survey polled 1,000 people, and only 10% said they would be comfortable wearing Glass on a daily basis.
The all new Google Play Music is now officially available for update or download on Google Play. The update introduces Google’s new All Access music streaming service, and if you hurry, you can lock in your price for $8 a month.
Android kicks Apple’s ass. Oh, just saying it isn’t enough? Why not wear it on this brand new t-shirt being sold by Dion Briggs? It might offend some people, but if you believe the message is more important than tact you can wear it proudly on your chest.
We may have been given a quick glimpse of the rumored updated Nexus 7 — complete with LED notification — in the official Google Hangouts video. Take a look at the video and let us know what you think. Legit? Or simply special effects?
Just because it was left out of the official keynote, doesn’t mean that Google doesn’t have any surprises for Google TV owners. Google has announced today that the still budding platform will soon be updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, along with the latest version of Chrome.
