Amazon reportedly taps Foxconn for Kindle smartphone
Amazon has tapped Foxconn to help build the rumored Kindle smartphone, according to the Taiwan Economic News. For what it’s worth, this matches up a previous rumor out of Digitimes who claimed the handset would arrive in mid-2013. Assumed to be an Android-based smartphone, the Kindle handset …
Wheel of Fortune celebrates 30 years with new mobile game
Popular television game show Wheel of Fortune has a brand new Android app to help celebrate its 30 years anniversary. Available through the Amazon Appstore (Android devices, and Kindle Fire), the game has a number of new features. Details include a story-based career mode, Pass&Play …
Amazon Appstore downloads up 500 percent over previous year
Things are looking pretty good for Android developers considering Amazon’s Appstore for distribution. App downloads are up 500 percent year over year and momentum just keeps building. A new press release going out today tells us that the Kindle Fire HD has proven to be …
Amazon introduces all-you-can-eat Kindle FreeTime Unlimited
Amazon, wanting to differentiate its tablet experience from others in the space, has launched a new service geared toward children ages 3-8. Called Kindle Freetime Unlimited, it allows kids access to an ever-growing assortment of content that includes games, apps, videos, and (of course) books.
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 …
Amazon updates Santa app for 2012
Amazon.com today announced the release of an updated Amazon Santa app (1.1) for Android, iOS, and Kindle Fire. Available for a few weeks now, this newly tweaked and free app lets users create interactive and custom Wish Lists for children. New features for the 2012 update …
Best Buy posts Black Friday deals online
Best Buy, instead of letting their Black Friday ad get leaked online, went ahead and released it on their blog. If you were curious to see what sort of Android-based products would be on sale come November 23, here’s a quick list. You’ll find smartphones …
RadioShack’s Black Friday ad leaks with multiple Android savings, freebies
RadioShack’s Black Friday ad has found its way online and, as is usually the case, is full of Android savings. While some might be for devices from larger companies such as Samsung and HTC, there’s also an offering from outfits such as DiGiX. Nevertheless, if …
In Brief: 10 more Android things worth knowing (Nov 5)
This week features Skifta, T-Mobile, Lookout, Lapse-It, Safely Go, Gamevil, Harman Kardon, Nook HD, Pac-Man, Chain3D and more!
Amazon releases Amazon Cloud Photo for Android devices
Amazon has released a new Android app that offers a more photography-based view of its cloud storage services. It’s called Amazon Cloud Drive Photos, it’s free to use, and it offers 5GB of storage for photos. Users can upload, view, backup, and share photos and photo …
Amazon: Kindle Fire HD is a global best-seller
Amazon just dropped us an email to let everyone know that their Kindle Fire HD is a worldwide best-seller. Yeah, like that’s a surprise to anyone. In all seriousness, the Android-based tablet has become the retailer’s #1 best-selling product across all of Amazon worldwide. Also, today sees …
Satechi Headrest Mount for tablets review
Have you picked up an Android tablet yet? Okay, maybe you’re more of a NOOK HD or Kindle Fire HD kinda guy. Hey, that’s cool too! Whatever the case, statistics show that consumers are buying something for around the home or office. We’ve got something that …
Google’s $99 Nexus tablet still expected this year
Contrary to what you might hear from hardware players, Google is still expected to deliver a $99 Nexus tablet before the year ends. According to a DigiTimes source, Google is working with Asus on a single-core Android tablet that should arrive before the holidays. Considering …
Pew: Android tablets near 50% market penetration in U.S.
A new report out of research organization Pew Internet & American Life Project tells us that Android tablets have risen to 48 percent of U.S. market share. Moving from 15 percent over the same period just one year ago, it shows that Android is finally …
X Tablet review
What we liked: The stock Android 4.0 experience is always nice as it keeps us from too much bloatware or extra software touches that sometimes get in the way of seasoned users. The HDMI port, microSD expansion, dual cameras, and pair of mini USB ports …
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