Google I/O 2013 to be held May 15-17 in San Francisco
If you’re a Google developer, engineer, or just a superfan, you know that Google I/O is the place to be. Google’s Vic Gundotra has just announced that the 2012 Google I/O conference will take place on May 15-17 in San Francisco, CA, at the Moscone …
Android monthly update: Gingerbread still has majority, Jelly Bean climbs up
In this month’s update concerning the distribution of OS versions across devices, we’re seeing things move forward… at least a little bit. Here’s a rundown of the numbers: Version Codename API Distribution 1.5 Cupcake 3 0.1% 1.6 Donut 4 0.3% 2.1 Eclair 7 2.7% 2.2 …
Google Nexus 4 will be available for UK and Germany at 5 PM GMT
Google Nexus 4 is really a hit and almost every other Android fanboy is talking about it nowadays. On Nov.27, the device was made available in US only, though it wasn’t sold out but the traffic was very high which means the Nexus 4 is …
AT&T finally launching the HTC One VX on Dec. 7?
AT&T officially announced the HTC One VX back in October, and then in November, they said that it will hit the shelves on Nov. 16. Well, Nov.16 is history now and the smartphone is still not here, but that doesn’t mean AT&T forgot to launch …
New, easier way to sign up for Facebook Messenger for Android
Available initially in select countries, the move should help Facebook steal away new users.
Toshiba intros $350 Excite 10 SE tablet for December 6
Toshiba today introduced a new tablet, the Excite 10 SE, a rather affordable 10-inch experience with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at its core. Priced at $349.99, the tablet arrives later this week (December 6), and should muddy up the Android waters a bit. We’re still …
Beautiful Widgets 5.0 arrives in Google Play
One of our favorite Android widgets gets better with a Jelly Bean refresh.
Google releases new Maps API for Android developers
Google today announced an update to the Google Maps API which gives developers a better, more comprehensive set of tools to integrate maps into Android apps. It will be easier than ever to insert vector-based maps into applications, according to Google. Launching today as part …
AT&T 4G LTE network now encompasses 150 million U.S. residents
AT&T has expanded its 4G LTE network to six new markets, three in the United States, three in Puerto Rico. With these new metro areas, the carrier now blankets 150 million people across 109 markets. Things seem to be moving pretty quickly for AT&T however …
Best Buy knocking $99 off HTC smartphones on December 4
Best Buy will be holding a one-day sale tomorrow, December 4, where the retailer will discount HTC smartphones. The promotion, which you likely know from the headline, will be $99 off HTC smartphones. Among those getting the discount treatment are popular models such as the One X …
Sony issues minor updates to Xperia P, U, go and sola
Sony today announced that minor updates are being deployed to the Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia go and Xperia sola. Each device is staying with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, however the updates include bug fixes and performance enhancements. The Ice Cream Sandwich firmware includes …
Dyzplastic debuts Frankie Frost collectible Android figure
Got $10 lying around, waiting for a reason to be spent? We’ve got that reason: another limited edition Android collectible. Set to go on sale on Thursday, December 6, the old-timey Frankie Frost collectible will cost only $10 a pop. There’s a limit of two …
NVIDIA TegraZone eclipses 6 million downloads
Apparently you Nexus 7 owners love to game on your new tablets. NVIDIA just dropped us a line advising that the TegraZone has eclipsed the 6 million download mark. Not too bad when you consider the 5 million milestone just happened in September. Sounds like …
In Brief:15 other Android things worth knowing (Nov. 29)
This week features AVG Antivirus, DataViz, Skifta, Dr. Seuss, HeyZap, T-Mobile, Quickbooks, Lookout, Biscotti, and more.
Angry Birds Star Wars ‘Hoth’ update adds 20 levels, Princess Leia bird
Rovio has issued a “Hoth” update for the immediately-popular Angry Birds Star Wars game, adding in 20 new levels and some other goodies. We’re talking about the icy planet of Hoth so it makes sense that we get AT-AT’s, snow, and new characters. One such …
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