HTC taps new marketing chief in turnaround effort
HTC has hired a new marketing chief to help the company kick off a new phase of brand marketing in the coming year. Taking his seat in January, Benjamin Ho will replace outgoing John Wang as the company’s head of marketing decisions. Internally, HTC is …
Android now powers 44% of tablet market
The tablet race tightens as Apple sees its lowest market share yet for the iPad.
Amazon Appstore arrives in Japan
The Amazon Appstore has arrived in the Land of the Rising Son as Japan becomes the next market to receive the Android app portal. The online retailer today announced that Japanese customers are now able to access localized content for their Android devices and Kindle …
Get your Tony Montana on with Scarface Multiplayer
Say it with us – First you get the money… If you’ve ever wanted to go back to the mid-80′s and immerse yourself in the world of Scarface, you’re in luck. Fuse Powered Inc and Hothead Games recently released an officially licensed massive multiplayer game …
U.S. Cellular adds $80 Samsung Galaxy Axiom
U.S. Cellular has added the Samsung Galaxy Axiom to its portfolio of Android smartphones. Powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the handset features a 4.0-inch WVGA display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, and 4GB internal storage. Additional details include …
Rdio rolls out totally redesigned Android app
Rdio today announced a new version of its Android and iOS application, both of which are complete redesigns of the existing client. Available immediately, the streaming music service apps feature a number of new features poured on top of a faster, sleeker look. Details include: …
Hamilton’s Great Adventure is action puzzler for the Tegra 3 crowd
So you’ve got a brand new Tegra 3-powered Android smartphone or tablet and want to kill some time. A lot of time. What to do? Check out Fatshark’s new game, Hamilton’s Great Adventure. Designed specifically for devices with the quad-core processor, it’s got the look …
Get this look for your Android smartphone: Nexusonic
One of our absolute favorite things about Android is the fact that you can bend and tweak the platform to your needs. Sure, there’s rooting and modding for deep level personalization, but that stuff does not always concern the everyman user. Some of just like …
Galaxy Note II on sale: $175 for new customers, $200 for upgrade through Amazon Wireless
If you’re the phablet type, then you’re probably ga-ga over the Galaxy Note II. Fortunately for you, buddy, Amazon Wireless has a deal for you: $175 for a GNII on a new contract, or $200 for an upgrade – both with AT&T. The rub? Both …
Google Chrome to align versions across all platforms by early 2013
In a Google+ post by the Chrome team, we should hopefully be seeing an alignment of all Chrome versions – including Android – by early next year: Q. Chrome for Android is still at v18, while regular Chrome is at v23. When will Chrome for Android …
Nexus 4 available again through T-Mobile website
T-Mobile is once again selling the Nexus 4 on their website. The carrier quickly ran out after putting it up on their page just days ago, but is now back, hopefully with a bit more supply. The device is still $199 on a new 2-year …
E FUN debuts $129 Nextbook Premium 7SE-GP with Google Play access
For all the appeal that comes with a $100-$150 Android tablet, experienced users are often quick to point out the omissions and holes. One particular detail that often comes up is the lack of Google Play and the growing library of apps. E FUN is …
Android 4.2.1 OTA update rolling out for Nexus 4 and Nexus 10
Thank goodness for the folks over at XDA. According to 2 separate (yet equal?) threads, we’re seeing OTA updates coming to both the Nexus 10 and the Nexus 4. The update comes just in time, as we will be seeing the Nexus 4 on sale …
Nexus 4 to go back on sale in the US at 12PM PST today
So, you’ve been waiting, patiently, ever-so-diligent. You haven’t gone to craigslist, eBay, or your friend that goes through a freakish amount of phones every few months. No, you want it new. Now, it’ll be yours… hopefully. According to emails being sent out by Google, the …
iOS edges Android in U.S. with help from iPhone 5
Apple has recaptured a slight edge in U.S. market share thanks to the launch of the iPhone 5. The twelve week period ending in late October sees Apple pulling in 48.1 percent of the market while Android follows closely with 46.7 percent of the pie. Research firm Kantar …
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