Qualcomm-based Samsung Galaxy S4 models now have root
If you’re a hacker / cracker / modder / rooter, then you’ll be interested in hearing this. Now that AT&T and Sprint are carrying the Samsung Galaxy S4, XDA user djrbliss has come up with a root method for the S4 on these carriers. The mod …
Samsung Galaxy S4 now available through Sprint and AT&T
Everybody’s been talking about it, and now it’s time to get it – for some. Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy S4 is now available on Sprint and AT&T. The phone comes in either “black mist” or “white frost” via both carriers, as well as 16GB of …
Google Glass early adopter reveals further clues on software, hardware – same CPU family as Galaxy Nexus
An early adopter who picked up Google Glass has torn open some information on the product after discovering a debug mode in the Explorer Edition. Liam McLoughlin was able to setup his Glass on the Android Debug Bridge, and Jay Lee found out some crucial …
Waterproof and dust free Galaxy S4 Active rumored for July release
A few days ago a Samsung executive revealed that there may be a rugged version of the Galaxy S4 in the works, and today the Wall Street Journal confirmed that possibility. According to sources, the water and dust resistant version will be called the Galaxy S4 Active, and …
Sony looking to launch a water resistant Xperia ZR?
We mentioned it before, and it looks like the rumors were true. According to the Xperia blog, Sony is looking to launch a new Xperia model called the Xperia ZR; code-named Dogo. As far as the specs, the Xperia ZR will have a 4.6-inch (720 x …
Intel says yes to $200 android notebooks
According to Intel CEO Paul Otellini, notebooks are soon going to be hitting the $200 mark. The catch? They’ll be running Android instead of Windows. Dadi Perlmutter, executive VP and chief product officer for Intel, says notebooks at the bottom end of the notebook pricing …
Samsung posts $6.4 billion net profit after Q1 earnings
Even with the heavily-awaited Samsung Galaxy S4 sitting in the “yet to be available” category, Samsung has just posted some big financial news. Their Q1 profits have been released, and with them, Samsung has passed 7.15 trillion Won, or about 6.3 billion US dollars. Their …
SIMPLE Mobile, a great alternative to contract plans
I hate bills, especially phone bills, and when I receive one in the mail that includes overage charges I want to scream. Who wants to take time out of their busy and already chaotic day to call customer service to barter a deal that gets rid of …
Amazon Kindle app for Android gets new interface
Amazon announced on Friday (April 26) an update to the Kindle app for Android which sees a number of new features and improvements. Most notably, the tablet experience looks more like the Kindle Fire experience with a carousel. Other changes include redesigned home screen, …
In Brief: Android-related things you should know (April 26, 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: 24 “Blue” backgrounds for your Android
Looking to change up your Android home screen? It doesn’t get much easier than swapping out the wallpaper; it’s one of the quickest ways to breath new life into the mobile experience. We recently began curating a collection of wallpapers for you, dear reader, and …
Image of LG Optimus G Pro leaked for AT&T
As we reported earlier this week, it was confirmed that LG will be hosting a press event in the Big Apple on May 1st and its main focus will be on the Optimus G Pro. To get us all a little more excited, an image …
T-Mobile and MetroPCS merger set for May 1
The T-Mobile and MetroPCS merger has been officially cleared and given the “go ahead” for a May 1 finalization. After MetroPCS stockholders approved the acquisition earlier in the week, T-Mobile’s parent company, Deutsche Telekom, reported that the consolidation will take effect on May 1, 2013. …
Amazon working on a Kindle TV set-top box?
Lately, it seems that Amazon is trying to take over the technology world. They began with e-readers, moved on to tablets, revealed that they may be working on a smartphone, and now three sources close to the company say they are working on a TV …
