Technology is not the only thing that is advancing, kids nowadays are becoming more aware (as well as dependent) on the gadgets that we enjoy everyday. And if you want to give your kid a good Android fix, the just-announced MEEP! Android tablet might be the way to go. The MEEP! tablet is manufactured by [...]

Minecraft players know that the pocket edition is by no means as fun as the full (PC) game. But if you have been waiting for this game to become a bit more like the desktop version, the update will be to your liking. Version 0.2.0 includes survival mode, adding a little bit of violence and [...]

Needless to say that Android smartphones are powerful gadgets. We have already stopped using our computers and replaced them with our phones to perform many tasks. But as smartphone technology advances, the time when we can completely replace our PCs with our Android smartphones might not be very far off. I have attempted to replace [...]

WiFi-only Android-powered devices are not as popular – our smartphones can do everything these gadgets feature, and more. But if you are looking for a portable media player, this deal might spark your interest. Woot deal of the day features A Phillips Android media player (SA3CNT08K) for the low price of $90 (goes for about [...]

One of Google’s latest projects is “Solve For X,” a project that allows people to propose ideas that would solve world problems through technology. We did not think great projects would start spawning so quick, though. The latest Solve for X proposition includes a spray-on antenna, which may revolutionize the way mobile communications work. Chamtech [...]

We have all heard about HTC’s upcoming flagship device – the HTC Endeavor (formerly known as the HTC Edge). We are expecting this device to be announced at Mobile World Congress, which is just a couple of weeks away. The rumored specs on this device are simply stunning, but if you haven’t had enough, new [...]

The advantages of having a rooted Android smartphone are endless. Many users can no longer live with a locked down device, and smartphones are being rooted as soon as they come out (sometimes even before). The newest root news revolve around the Motorola Droid 4, which can already hacked for all its root goodness. This [...]

>Google’s new payment method has been great to those that are able to use it. The convenience of being able to pay with a tap of your smartphone is simply unbeatable. But one of the main concerns has been security, which proved to be an issue this week. The Search Giant has just issued its [...]

Ever since its inception at a hackathon, late last year, Iris has championed itself as the closest thing to Siri for Android. And things started looking good when Dexetra (the company that created it) announced its partnership with ChaCha. This would allow Siri to gain a content-base to search from, a partnership similar to Wolfram [...]

Just in case you forgot about last tuesday’s announcement, T-Mobile is having its Valentines Day sale today. This offer allows Classic And Value plan subscribers to get any 4G smartphone, as well as some 4G tablets, for free after a mail-in rebate. Just remember that HSPA+42 devices ( HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Galaxy S [...]

I’m not even going to bother to write about this patent mess. We all know the system is broken, and that any change for the better is not going to dawn upon us any time in the foreseeable future. What I will let you know is the main bullet points: the filing was done at [...]

It’s time for love! And I’m so glad that the companies we’re fond of are showing us some, too. Take Samsung, for example. In a bid to boost their own app store, the Korean manufacturer has announced that it will be offering a number of apps and games for free until the 21st of February. [...]

The horribly-named Motorola Xyboard will very soon receive an OTA that will add some very useful features.  Users of both the 8.2 and 10.1 inch tablets can soon enjoy improved browser performance, maintenance of a data connection when switching between WiFi and 3G/LTE, and stylus enhancements for the 10.1 inch version. But the new capability [...]

Over the week, I decided to do a little experiment. Just about every blog on the web has an X-of-the-week post, usually to highlight new apps, YouTube videos, or other similar topics. I’ve decided to start a series of "The apps I uninstalled this week, and why". Being present in the list does not necessarily [...]

Plenty has gone on in the Android world this week and we have just a few leftover morsels to digest in our Friday edition of Android Overload.  But first, TGIF, guys. Another long week ends with what will hopefully be a good weekend for all. Speaking of the weekend, have you all noticed our new weekend staff? [...]

AT&T is about to double the fee associated with upgrading to a new device. The current cost of $18 will double to $36 effective this Sunday, February 12th. AT&T has been sending around email notices to customers and has informed dealers of the change, which is in response to an increase in “the overall costs [...]

For those of us from large metropolitan areas, we often take our 3G, if not 4G, coverage for granted, but the number of areas in the United States not serviced by a high-speed mobile network may surprise you. Each splotch of black on the above map represents an area of the US population that was [...]

Apple is suing Motorola over a patent licensing agreement the company soon to be acquired by Google holds with Qualcomm. The suit stems from a legal battle between the two parties currently being mulled by a German court. Motorola is suing Apple for infringement of European Patent No. 1 010 336 (U.S. Patent No. 6,359,898), [...]

Acer has taken the wraps off of one of their products headed to Mobile World Congress a couple weeks early. The Android 4.0 Acer CloudMobile will be among the first devices to support the AcerCloud service and will be available to consumers in late 2012. The handset sports a 4.3-inch HD display, will feature Dolby [...]

There are reports that Amazon will launch its second Kindle Fire model along with an update to the 7-inch version by mid-year. It was originally rumored that two tablets would be launched by the e-retailer, the 7-inch model which saw a release back in the fall and a 10-inch model, which never surfaced. Since then [...]