In Brief: A few android-related things you should know (May 17, 2013)
In Brief is a compilation of notifications, rumors, and Android-related news tidbits which, for whatever reason, did not end up with a post of its own on AndroidGuys. These are things that we still feel are worth knowing, even if in a passing manner. Consider …
Google I/O 2013: No new Android release this year, but that’s not a bad thing
So as you’ve learned by now, there is no new version of Android being announced at this year’s conference. But, before you get all upset and scream about how that sucks, I’ll tell you that it’s not a bad thing. In fact, I posit that …
‘Send Money’ option added to Gmail and Google Wallet [video]
Over at the Google Commerce Blog, there’s a new option being shown off, and it’s pretty cool. Google has added the ability for users to send money via Gmail and Google Wallet to other users, as well as to receive payments in the same manner. …
Hangouts announced as Google’s messaging overhaul, app replacement to Talk ready for download
If you’ve been paying attention to I/O today, chances are that you saw the announcement about Hangouts. Hangouts is Google’s new messaging system that is stepping up to replace Talk, and users are excited. The app is now available on the Play Store, as well …
“Google Edition” Samsung Galaxy S4 confirmed, to be available June 26 on AT&T and T-Mobile US
Last night, we posted about the fact that we should be seeing a stock Android version of the Galaxy S4 from Samsung. Now, Google has officially made the announcement that, yes, this is true. It’s been dubbed the “Google Edition” of the GS4, and is …
Possible Spotify killer Google Play Music All Access revealed, start your trial now
If you’re a Spotify user, listen up. Google, at the I/O conference, just announced their new all-access music service, appropriately named Google Play Music All Access. It combines your personal music uploaded to Google Music with a universal catalog of music, and appears to work very well. …
Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition set to be announced at Google I/O
At the Google I/O event, Samsung is set to make a pretty big announcement. A new version of their latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S4, will be announced – the Google version. Now, this doesn’t mean that Google will do that manufacturing, or any major …
Highly anticipated NVIDIA Shield starts preorders on May 20 for $349, set to ship in June
NVIDIA made quite a stir at CES this last January with the announcement of what they called “Project Shield”, a new gaming device powered by Android. Well, now it seems they’re dropping the “project” status, as NVIDIA has announced that prospective gamers can preorder their …
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 …
In Brief: Android-related things you should know (May 10, 2013)
In Brief is a compilation of notifications, rumors, and Android-related news tidbits which, for whatever reason, did not end up with a post of its own on AndroidGuys. These are things that we still feel are worth knowing, even if in a passing manner. Consider …
Weekend Wallpapers: 8-bit and pixel backgrounds for your Android
Add a bit of old-school to that brand new Android with these wallpapers!
Refreshed Nexus 7 details emerge ahead of Google I/O
Google may introduce a refreshed version of the Nexus 7 tablet at Google I/O next week, according to rumors surfacing in the past few months. With word of a faster processor and higher resolution display, the word is that the tablet will feature a thinner bezel and …
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 …
Get this look for your Android: MOTIF Elegant
Do you know what love to do with our Android handsets and tablets? We’re huge fans of changing the home screen around a bit and creating a new user experience. That’s why we present a weekly series of Get This Look posts. In a nutshell we …
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