Motorola XT1058 ‘XFON’ swings through FCC
A Motorola XT1058 has made its way through the FCC, carrying what appears to be support for AT&T’s network. Based on the image that accompanies the listing, the phone looks to be the same “X Phone” that leaked back in March. Things are falling into …
Google abandons X Phone project, analyst says
Google, no longer interested in the X Phone, has returned the project to Motorola, or so says a Chinese analyst. According to Sun Chang Xu, a woman with 18 years in the Chinese electronics industry and nearly 100k followers, Google no longer sees the project as …
Changelog: Notable Android app updates (April 29)
Changelog is a weekly series of posts dedicated to highlighting notable Android app updates. Whether it be utilities, games, or anything in between, we shed some light on some of our favorites. While some of you might be all over these software updates, others may appreciate …
Qualcomm-based Samsung Galaxy S4 models now have root
If you’re a hacker / cracker / modder / rooter, then you’ll be interested in hearing this. Now that AT&T and Sprint are carrying the Samsung Galaxy S4, XDA user djrbliss has come up with a root method for the S4 on these carriers. The mod …
Larry Page hints at rugged Motorola devices
Yesterday, Google officially announced their first 2013 quarterly earnings, and according to Google’s CEO Larry Page,they had a very strong start to 2013, with $14.0 billion in revenue, up 31% year-on-year – Motorola Mobile revenues were $1.02 billion, which is less as compared to last quarter …
Motorola’s “just right” size devices reported to run stock Android
The first batch of devices to come from the Motorola and Google partnership will run stock Android and feature the right size of displays. Using the mindset that “better is better” and not “bigger is better”, these smartphones are reported to feature thin bezels not …
Eric Schmidt teases new Motorola devices as Android activations eclipse 1.5 million daily
Google head Eric Schmidt, speaking at AllThingsD’s annual D: Dive Into Mobile, indicated that Motorola would be soon releasing a set of “phenomenal” new devices which he termed as “phones plus”. Without providing any additional details, his comments seemed to confirm the upcoming X Phone …
Element Case GS3 Atom review
Element Case is widely known for making ruggedized accessories, and the Atom is no different. I had the chance to review this Galaxy S3 case, and I was duly impressed. The Atom’s main body is made of TPU material, but there are two distinct features …
Motorola Droid Bionic is Verizon’s latest to join Jelly Bean club
Verizon’s latest member of the Jelly Bean club is the Motorola Droid Bionic, reports the carrier today. The Android 4.1.2 update begins rolling out in phases starting on April 15 and will bring your Droid Bionic current with 98.72.22.XT875.Verizon.en.US. As is often the case, the update …
Android isn’t just fun and games, it also helps keep the streets safe
If you have an Android, you know how amazing the platform really is. It beautifully syncs with Google services, the endless apps to choose from are great, and in the end the most important part is that it’s reliable. So reliable in fact, that New …
GameStop expands trade-in program to include more brands
GameStop today announced that the device trade-in program has been expanded to include new brands. Effective immediately, phones and tablets from companies such as Motorola, Samsung, and BlackBerry are eligible for in-store credit or instant case at GameStop stores around the country. To help get …
20 of the most head-scratching moments in the history of Android
Take a trip through time and recall some of the dumbest things to happen in Android’s first years.
Motorola X Phone render image surfaces, more specs leaked
Rumors about the Motorola X Phone have been circulating for quite a while now, but we expect them to pick up steam. We’ve heard plenty about the device and hope it can deliver on the ‘wow’ factor. Have you seen the recent rumors and the mouth-watering specs? …
FOR ANY BUDGET: Backup batteries and power packs
Find yourself running low (or out) of battery come the end of your work day? Of course not, you own and Android phone and those are notoriously awesome, right? OK, in all seriousness, everybody could stand to use some extra power for around the house, …
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