Pantech rumored with 1080p HD display for Vega IM-A860
Not to be left behind in the dust of LG, Samsung, Sony, and other mobile players, Pantech is the latest name tied to rumors of a 1080p HD display for a future device. A new Pantech Vega IM-A860 has been spotted in the GLBenchmark database which …
Could Samsung steal the show at CES with big announcement?
With only a few weeks to go before we hit 2013 and the start of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) now is the time for invitations and rumors to trickle out. Such is the case this morning as Samsung becomes the biggest name in …
List of HTC smartphones with Playstation certification quietly grows
The list of HTC smartphones with official support for Sony PlayStation Mobile has silently grown since we last checked in. Makes sense for a Quietly Brilliant company, no? Silliness aside there are now a half dozen devices listed on Sony’s PlayStation Mobile website. One V …
Chatter starts for new Sony super phones
Could next winter see a 6-inch device with 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, and a 3500mAh battery?
Verizon’s Galaxy Camera surfaces on Samsung website
There’s no big press release or major announcement to share with you guys, but Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Camera is official. How official, you ask? Well, it’s on Samsung’s website right now where you can — wait, it’s gone now. Before it was taken down, the …
Motorola updates Jelly Bean timetable for devices
Motorola this week adjusted its timetable for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates. The support page tells us that the Atrix HD, Electrify M and Xoom are next up for the update followed by a handful of other devices in 2013. Among those listed with tentative …
Samsung intros Galaxy Muse music accessory for Galaxy devices
Samsung today announced a new music accessory for those who own Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II devices. Called the Galaxy Muse, it’s essentially a 4GB MP3 player that can pair with your smartphone via a dedicated Android app. Users get all the standard …
HTC Butterfly X920e flutters into China
HTC has today announced the Butterfly X920e for China Unicom, a variant of the same device that Verizon has with the Droid DNA. Identical to the J Butterfly (Japan), this one retails for ¥4,799 or roughly $700 USD without a contract. Specs are the same …
5-inch ZTE Nubia Z5 spied ahead of announcement
Not to be outdone by others, Chinese handset maker ZTE is getting in on the 5-inch smartphone game. The details and render of an upcoming Nubia Z5 have been spotted online, thanks to a leak directly from the company’s PR team. Set to arrive in …
AT&T now offering $50 HTC One VX
Just a quick note to let you all know that AT&T has indeed started offering the HTC One VX as part of its smartphone lineup. The $50 Android features a 4.5-inch qHD display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 8GB of internal memory, and a 5-megapixel camera. Running …
In Brief: 21 other Android-related things worth knowing (December 7)
In Brief is a compilation of notifications, rumors, photos, videos, infographics, 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 …
T-Mobile to hang up on Classic Plans in 2013
T-Mobile CEO advises the carrier will say goodbye to subsidies in the new year.
Verizon’s Droid DNA “Hyper Intelligence” ad forgets to mention 5-inch 1080p display
I just came across the new commercial for the HTC Droid DNA called “Hyper Intelligence” which teases the big new handset. You know, the one with a 5-inch 1080p HD display – the first of its kind. You’ll have to forgive us for reminding you …
Best Buy to offer FREE Droid Razr Maxx from Dec. 9-22
Best Buy is set to bring back one of its popular Black Friday promotions this coming Sunday when it offers the Droid Razr Maxx free to new subscribers. The Verizon smartphone normally retails for $149.99 so this is a pretty good deal if you ask …
An unbreakable Samsung Galaxy S4?
Samsung has, for year, toyed with the idea of flexible and unbreakable display technology but thus far has yet to include in a mainstream handset. If a new Reuters report proves to be legit, the Samsung Galaxy S4 may employ such a display. “Eventually, they’ll have unbreakable and flexible displays. …
