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Lumia 930 wins blind camera comparison ahead of Note 4 and iPhone 6 Plus
The folks at Phone Arena did a camera shoot out of six smartphones. They compared the Nokia Lumia 930, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, iPhone 6 Plus, Google Nexus 6, Samsung Galaxy S5, and HTC One M9. They took several shots with each phone in different lighting conditions, and asked people to vote on the best one.....more
03/28/2015
Google wireless service to require Nexus 6
This pas week at the Mobile World Congress conference in Barcelona, Google executive Sundar Pichai confirmed that the company was exploring jumping into the cell phone carrier arena. Google appears to be working on a wireless service that would create new technology that leverages WiFi and different carriers....more
03/06/2015
Moto X to get $150 discount on Cyber Monday
Let the holiday sales begin. Motorola will offer $150 off any unlocked Moto X starting Cyber Monday. You won't have to sign up for a 2-year contract because these phones are not subsidized. You can get an unlocked Moto X for as little as $350 next Monday. Obviously, Motorola is matching Google's Nexus 5 p....more
11/27/2013
Nexus 5 available now at Sprint
If you're in the market for a Nexus 5, you can head on down to your local Sprint store to pick one up. The Nexus 5 sells for $149.99 on a 2-year contract, of course. If you would like to save $100, you can visit Sprint's website where you can get additional savings that brings the price down to $49.99. more
11/08/2013
8GB Nexus 4 sold out and not coming back
The 8GB version of the Google Nexus 4 is sold out on the Google Play Store, and it won't be coming back. Most people take this as a sign that the Nexus 5 is obviously on the way. If you're still looking for a Nexus 4 you can purchase the 16GB version, but the 8GB version is gone forever. Although....more
09/03/2013
Nexus 7 heading to the UK on August 28th
Android users in the UK have not been able to get their hands on the new Nexus 7 as it only hit US shores recently. According to a new report from Pocket-Lint, the Nexus 7 will hit the UK on August 28th. Pocket-Lint got the news directly from Asus so it should be solid. The UK launch comes just one....more
08/09/2013
HTC One is third in US smartphone sales
HTC has a hit on their hands with the HTC One. The company bet its future on the HTC One, and so far things are going quite well. According to R.W. Baird’s William Power, the HTC One is the third best selling smartphone in the US behind the iPhone 5 and Samsung's Galaxy S4. Is it enough to save the company....more
06/18/2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition will be US only
Samsung phones are very popular these days, but a lot of users can do without their proprietary TouchWiz UI. Many users want a stock Google version of Android and their wish is coming true. A Google Edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is launching in the US next month. For $650, you can purchase one from the ....more
05/21/2013
Leaked render of supposed Motorola X phone
In recent weeks Motorola has been getting some news. Google hired ex-Apple Evangelist Guy Kawasaki to help revive Motorola, and rumors of a new X phone have been running wild. As we get closer to Google I/O the rumors and leak grow. Today, GSMArena published a leaked render of what is supposed to b....more
03/25/2013
White Nexus 4 bumper case spotted in Canada
If you're in Canada and happen to be looking for a bumper case for your Nexus 4, you might be in luck. A white bumper case for the Nexus 4 has shown up in the wild. The picture above was taking in a Videotron store in Montreal. We haven't seen a bumper case for the Nexus 4 in awhile now. There was....more
03/11/2013
Newscorp introduces $299 Android tablet aimed at education market
Newscorp has jumped into the tablet game. What? The media company has introduced a 10" Android tablet aimed at the education market. The tablet will come pre-loaded with Google Apps for Education, content from Common Sense Media, Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, and a graphing calculator. Users who already ....more
03/06/2013
AOKP custom Android 4.2.2 ROM JB-MR1 now available
With Cyanogenmod nearing the stable release of CM10.1, AOKP is nearing there too. Today they released the latest build 4. It is an upgrade from 4.2.1 to 4.2.2 from the previous build. They have also managed to widen their target devices for the AOKP ROM. Installing this ROM to your device is still th....more
02/27/2013
How to Update Nexus 7 to Official stock Android 4.2.2
Google just released its newest Android firmware which is the 4.2.2 JDQ39. In order to upgrade your Google Nexus 7, you will need to follow the entire process. Make sure that you haven’t skipped a step. This guide is good for novice and advanced Android users. The newest update has some performance a....more
02/15/2013
Nexus 4 coming to Virgin Mobile in Canada
Virgin Mobile in Canada has announced on its website that the Nexus 4 will be coming soon. Users can sign up to be notified when it becomes available. The pure Google Nexus 4 smartphone has been available in Canada from other carriers like Videotron, WIND Mobile and Fido, but now Virgin Mobile will get its ....more
02/12/2013
Nexus 4 wireless charger available now
Google has finally made the Nexus 4 wireless charging orb available in the Google Play Store. If you want to take a shot at charing your Nexus 4 wirelessly, you can pick one up for $60 today. The Play Store says it will ship "soon," and by soon they mean in less than a week. In addition to being a wi....more
02/11/2013
Sprint Galaxy Nexus gets Jelly Bean update
Sprint is now pushing an OTA update for its Samsung Galaxy Nexus users that takes the phone to Android 4.2.1. Galaxy Nexus users have been using Ice Cream Sandwich, but they will get up to date with Jelly Bean. Sprint is rolling it out now and all users are expected to receive the update within the next few ....more
01/30/2013
Nexus 4 available in the Google Play Store
After being sold out for a short time, the Nexus 4 is now available in the Google Play Store. The shipping time is quoted as 1-2 weeks, so if you're in the market for a Nexus 4 you might not want to wait. The popular pure Google phone is very popular and has gone out of stock several times since it launched....more
01/29/2013
Nexus 4 8GB out of stock again
The Nexus 4 is a popular phone these days. After selling out rapidly, Google got a second batch in stock and people were available to get their hands on Google's latest phone. The shipping times for the second batch has been pushed back further and further, and now the 8GB version of the Nexus 4 is out of s....more
12/03/2012
3G BlackBerry PlayBook goes on sale in the UK
Research in Motion has released a 3G version of its BlackBerry PlayBook in the UK in an attempt to refresh interest in the aging tablet. Interestingly, RIM did not release the 4G LTE version that was released in Canada, but opted to go with HSPA+ 3G. It runs on a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and includes 32 G....more
11/05/2012
Apple is slipping
I’m not going to be a naysayer who predicts doom and gloom for Apple. They are not failing by any stretch of the imagination, but they are slipping and could fall behind the curve they set if they are not careful. Since the passing of Steve Jobs Apple has been able to maintain incredible numbers as ....more
11/01/2012
Google officially unveils LG Nexus 4
Google and LG had to cancel today's Nexus event in New York City due to hurricane Sandy, but that didn't stop the companies from officially announcing the next Nexus phone. The Nexus 4 will be available on November 13 for $299. It has a 4.7 inch IPS display that runs 1280×768. and also runs on a Qua....more
10/29/2012
LG Nexus 4 press render leaked
Is this the LG Nexus 4? It sure looks like it. The picture above looks just like several other leaked photos of the next Nexus phone. It looks a lot like the shape of the current Nexus phone, but a bit more refined. The Nexus 4 is expected to be unveiled on Monday, October 29 which is why we are seeing so....more
10/25/2012
webOS running on a Galaxy Nexus
webOS is now open source and that means that anyone can work on it. The team at WebOS Ports has been working on porting webOS to the Galaxy Nexus and their alpha version is now out. WebOSNation has taken it for a spin and you can see how it runs in the video. It's pretty smooth, but they still have some wo....more
10/24/2012
Apple unveils the iPad mini
Apple unveiled the iPad mini today. The iPad mini is a new product designed from the ground up, and not just a scaled down iPad. The side bezels are much smaller so you can hold the device with one hand. Apple has kept the aspect ratio the same as the iPad so all iPad apps will run on the mini. The....more
10/23/2012
Leaked Gmail for Android APK shown off on video
A leaked Gmail APK obtained by Android Police seems to show off pinch-to-zoom in Gmail. The APK may have come from the upcoming LG Nexus phone, but that's not confirmed. In addition to pinch-to-zoom, the new version of Gmail also includes swipe-to-archive with an undo button. The app seen in the video is l....more
10/12/2012
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