Saturday, April 20, 2013

Android and Me

Android and Me


Facebook enables free voice calls in US via Messenger app

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:54 AM PDT

Early this year Facebook started testing free voice calls in Canada via their Messenger app, and now the feature is slowly being rolled out to the US. If you have Facebook Messenger already installed, just open up your contacts list and click info on any person to see if there is an option for...

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HTC One now on sale across US, Developer Edition delayed

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:35 AM PDT

After a small delay, the HTC One is now available for purchase at AT&T and Sprint retail stores. HTC also notes their new flagship phone will be available at Best Buy, Radio Shack, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Costco, Car Toys, HSN.com and Amazon.com. T-Mobile has begun their pre-order program...

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What I want to see at Google I/O: Third-party developer support for Google Now

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:20 AM PDT

Google is relatively well know for embracing third-party developers. Where iOS forces users to stick with default browsers and email clients, use limited sharing options and keep their home screen just how Apple likes it, Google excels in handing over the keys to the kingdom. This goes for services...

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Google Glass gets unboxed

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 08:25 AM PDT

After a year of waiting, developers and early adopters have started to receive the Google Glass “Explorer Edition” units that were pre-ordered at Google IO 2012. The retail version of Google Glass is expected to be available later this year (for an unknown price that is lower than the...

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Fresh Meat: 10 new Android apps worth checking out

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 07:32 AM PDT

New apps need lovin' too, right? Every day there are thousands of new entries on the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. We have shown in the past that this community can discover great apps and launch them to new heights. So, we're bringing back...

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Samsung confirms Galaxy S 4 coming to seven US carriers

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 06:09 AM PDT

Samsung already revealed their Galaxy S 4 last month in New York, and today they announced additional information about availability in the US. The Galaxy S 4 will be available at seven US carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, as well as U.S. Cellular, Cricket and C...

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HTC One news roundup: unlockable bootloaders, supply issue improvements and more

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 01:49 PM PDT

The HTC One is still a few days away from making its US debut on April 19, so it should come as no surprise that there’s lots of news to go around. Rather than bombard you with a half dozen news stories, we’ve decided to consolidate them all into a single post. AT&T HTC One...

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T-Mobile tweet announces HTC One launch date of April 24

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 11:37 AM PDT

A new tweet from T-Mobile has confirmed that the HTC one will be available starting on April 24th. While the tweet appears to be referencing an earlier announcement from T-Mobile regarding the HTC One launch date, we have not been able to track down any other official detail on the matter. The...

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Eric Schmidt teases Motorola’s upcoming “phenomenal” phones plus other devices

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 08:45 AM PDT

Google’s Eric Schmidt appeared on-stage at today’s Dive Into Mobile conference, and he hinted Motorola’s upcoming wave of devices. When asked about Motorola’s new set of products, Schmidt said, “[They] are phenomenal. Wait and see for this next generation of...

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HTC One Q&A Part 1

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 06:49 AM PDT

Last week we asked for your questions about the new HTC One, and nearly 1k people responded. We have been sifting through the comments and we hand picked a select few to feature in today’s Q&A feature. Read on for our answers, and be on the lookout for the next part in the...

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Top 10 most popular Android apps from last week

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 08:00 AM PDT

Every week we cover new Android apps with Fresh Meat on Wednesday, followed by Android Gaming on Thursday and Top 10 app updates on Friday (returning this week). Now every Monday we will look back and see which ones were the most crowd-pleasing among our audience. Read on for the 10 most popular...

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Tentative US release dates for Galaxy S 4 leak out

Posted: 15 Apr 2013 07:01 AM PDT

We already knew the Samsung Galaxy S 4 was coming soon, and now we have some tentative release dates to circle on our calendar. Engadget received an internal document from Staples which states the Galaxy S 4 will arrive at AT&T on April 26th, T-Mobile on May 1st, and Verizon on May 30th. Sprint...

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Facebook Home now available for select Android devices

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 09:59 AM PDT

If you love Facebook, or you have a Facebook account and are curious what all the buzz is about, now is the time to install Facebook Home. The new app from Facebook is actually a family of experiences that includes a new lock screen and home screen called Cover Feed, a new app launcher,...

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HTC First now available from AT&T for $99.99

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 08:46 AM PDT

The HTC First, the world’s first phone to ship with Facebook Home pre-installed, is now on sale at AT&T. Available in white, black, red and pale blue, the HTC First can be purchased for $99.99 with a new two-year contract or $449.99 for those who aren’t willing to sign their life...

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Facebook Chat Heads now available for Android

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 08:13 AM PDT

Facebook Home is scheduled to launch later today for select Android devices, but one of the coolest new features of Facebook’s launcher is available right now. Today the standalone Facebook Messenger app was updated to include the new Chat Heads feature, which overlays Facebook messages on...

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