Motorola Phones Lack “Wow” Factor, Says Google CFO
Google’s CFO, Patrick Pichette, openly admitted that Motorola’s phones have not provided a “wow” factor for consumers. Pichette stated that Google has inherited a pipeline of insignificant devices. “Motorola has a great set of products, but they’re not really like ‘wow’ by Google standards. Dennis …
Samsung invites public to Times Square to watch unveiling of Galaxy S4
Not a member of the press but still want to see the Galaxy S4 unveiled in New York? You’re in luck; Samsung is inviting the public to Times Square to watch the Unpacked event live. If you’re in the area on March 14 and want …
OUYA Ships March 28th
After months of waiting, the infamous OUYA will begin shipping on March 28th. OUYA is a $99 Android gaming consol that blew through Kickstarter last year with over 8 million dollars pledged. The sum 50,000+ backers should be receiving their OUYAs in late March. According …
HTC confirms Sense 5 update coming to select previous models
HTC today confirmed that the HTC Sense 5 UI will be coming to select existing models as part of a software update. Timing is unknown, however the models are expecting the update include variants of the One X, One X+, One S, and HTC Butterfly. As …
Google experimenting with new Linux kernel for Android, version 3.8
According to the public kernel repository over at Google, there’s a new, experimental kernel build out. It’s marked as version 3.8, and is built from the standard kernel, with all the standard Android modifications and tweaks. This is, whether you may understand it or not, …
Can HP’s budget-friendly Slate 7 take on the Nexus 7?
It is Mobile World Congress week, and we all know about the plethora of new Android devices announced. Phones and tablets are everywhere, mostly from familiar names. Then there’s also the new HP (yes, them) tablet, the budget-friendly HP Slate 7. With pricing that starts …
Waze wows us again with 3.6 release
Starting this week, Waze users now have the ability to report and close roads on their interactive map in real time, helping to prevent delays and unnecessary back-ups on the roadways. With Waze 3.6, drivers can now navigate past any problems on the road, whether it is …
U.S. Cellular adds Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 to 4G LTE line-up
U.S. Cellular announced the addition of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 to their 4G LTE line-up this morning. The Galaxy Note was previously offered only as a wireless option to customers, but it now joins U.S. Cellular’s already strong group of 4G LTE devices including …
Swappa becomes XDA’s new Marketplace
After closing down their marketplace, XDA has announced that they will be partnering with Swappa as a replacement for their old marketplace. Swappa has been an android marketplace for a few years now and this partnership will only help benefit the site. The partnership will …
Adobe Photoshop Touch comes to Android smartphones
Adobe has released a smartphone version of the Photoshop Touch app that tablet users have enjoyed for some time. Available for $4.99 in the Google Play Store, it has all the core capabilities, including adding effects, crop, retouch, filters, sharing, and more. Additionally, the app …
Samsung takes on Google Wallet, Apple Passbook with Samsung Wallet
Samsung today announced a coupon and ticketing service not unlike Apple’s Passbook or Google Wallet. Called Samsung Wallet, the app and service comes with an API (beta) for developers which should spur adoption and integration. Already working with Samsung are Expedia, MLB, Hotels.com, and Booking.com. The …
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to the iPad Mini
Samsung last weekend announced a new member of the Galaxy Note family with the release of the 8-inch model. Due in the coming weeks, it’s about as close to the Apple iPad Mini as it gets. Not only do the screen sizes closely resemble each …
Pick of the Day: PowerFlask
Welcome to Pick of the Day, a daily post which aims to highlight various goings-on in the Android space. Whether it’s an app, a game, an accessory, or service, we’re here to share the news. Our goal here is to help you new and season …
Google debuts Google+ Sign-In, the Facebook Login and Open Graph killer
You know how many of your favorite Android games let you sign in with a Facebook account? You know many times that sign-in leads to spammy wall posts or clutter in your news feed? Google today announced something similar with Google+ sign-in, however there’s nary …
Is Google worried about Samsung?
Is Google afraid that Samsung could throw its weight around? Would Samsung be wrong?
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