Samsung intros rugged and waterproof GALAXY Xcover 2
Samsung today introduced the next member of the Galaxy family, the rugged and waterproof Xcover 2. Pricing and availability are unknown at this point however we expect this is one device that will stay outside of the United States. Details include a 4-inch WVGA display, 1GHz …
Acer debuts 4.5-inch Liquid E1 smartphone
Acer today introduced a new Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean smartphone, the mid-range Liquid E1. Specifications include a 4.5-inch qHD display (960×540), a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage, and a 5-megapixel camera. Weighing in at 130 grams, the Liquid E1 also features a …
Samsung reportedly readying 7-inch tablet with $149-199 price tag
Samsung is reported to be developing a 7-inch Android tablet that will undercut the price of the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD. That is, of course, provided you believe Digitimes articles. With a track record that proves to be right roughly half of the …
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 images confirm same design as “smaller” model
The first real-world images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 have surfaced and they show a strikingly similar design as the smaller Galaxy Note II. (It’s not often you get to call it “smaller”). The form factor is exactly what you would expect out of …
Review: Temple Run 2 for Android (Video)
The monkeys are back! Temple Run 2 has just been released on the Google Play store, adding new features, levels, characters, and new obstacles, Temple Run 2 makes a great successor. Following the same easy and addictive game play, Temple Run 2 is sure to …
Tutorial: Install Android 4.2 on the Samsung Galaxy S3 (All Variants)
Let’s face it, Android can be a bit fragmented at times. But who says we need to rely on carriers to push updates? Android is much more than a closed OS, ran by carriers. Thanks to the developers modifying Android, we can choose who we …
LG VS870 could be Verizon’s LG Escape
In a recent clearing at the FCC, the LG VS870 may be making its way to Verizon in the near future. The VS870 is virtually the same device as the LG Escape, a 4.3″ budget phone on AT&T. If all pans out, the VS870 looks …
T-Mobile the only carrier not confirmed to offer HTC M7
T-Mobile USA is the only major carrier that has yet to sign on for the upcoming HTC M7, according to the often-correct @evleaks. AT&T is the third wireless provider to jump on board with the device, following Sprint and Verizon. Those two, by the way, …
International Galaxy S2 Jellybean Update with Nature UX
A few lucky Galaxy S2 owners recently received an OTA (over the air) update for Android 4.1.2 JellyBean. This update brings the beloved, Google Now, Project Butter, and expandable notifications. This update brings more than Android 4.1 however, with this update, TouchWiz Nature UX was also updated. …
Lookout intros two new features to help fight lost and stolen phones
Lookout Mobile Security today announced a pair of new features for the Android application. Designed to help combat lost and stolen phones, one comes in the free version while the other is in the Android Premium client. New Lock Cam feature notifies you if anyone tries to …
Nexus 7 Case-Compatible Desktop Sync and Charge Cradle review
Nexus 7 owners looking to give their beloved Android a slightly more permanent spot in the office or home may want to check out the Nexus 7 Case-Compatible Desktop Sync and Charge Cradle from MobileFun.com. It’s worth noting that this is not the official Asus product and …
Google Q4 2012 earnings released: Steady growth, without including Motorola
Google yesterday released their specifics on earnings from Q4 2012, to include: Some $14.42 billion in revenue, up 36 percent compared to Q4 of 2011. Motorola, which Google continues to operate as a separate company, saw revenue of $1.51 billion, but an operating loss of …
Verizon Q4 and 2012 earnings: great growth all around
Yesterday, Verizon released their Q4 earnings, and total 2012 earnings. The growth seen on their front is terrific, as follows for Q4: 2.2 million net customer additions in the quarter, highest in company history $20 billion in revenue ($16.4 bn being service revenues) for Q4, up …
AT&T acquires Alltel’s 585,000 customers and spectrum bands for $780 million in cash
Well, this was slightly unexpected. AT&T has announced that they will completely acquire the Alltel brand, to include all of their 585,000 customers and spectrum. The deal set AT&T back a hard $780 million, a price tag which AT&T plans to make up for with …
More possible pictures of the Galaxy S IV leak
When things start heating up like this, they’re bound to happen soon. A new purported leak has emerged of the Samsung Galaxy S IV, and it’s looking slightly different than other reported leaks: noticeably, a slightly different design including a slightly different bezel than the …
