Thursday, April 4, 2013

Android Phone Fans

Android Phone Fans

New Chrome update brings password and form syncing to your Android devices

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 05:30 PM PDT

Though Chrome’s Android release isn’t quite at feature parity with the desktop version just yet, today’s release of the Google browser brings it one step closer with something that users have been clamoring for, for quite some time: password syncing. As announced by the Chrome team, a new version is available in the Play store [...]

Outfit your Nexus 4 with all new official headphones, USB charger, and micro USB cable – Now available on Google Play

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 04:56 PM PDT

If you’ve been looking to pick up a few more accessories for your Nexus 4 but don’t want to mess around with that cheapy stuff from Amazon, the Google Play Store has stocked its shelves with a few new additions these evening. If hop on over the Nexus 4 page you’ll notice that, along with [...]

SHADOWGUN: Deadzone 2.0 is now live in the Google Play Store, a full day ahead of schedule

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 01:05 PM PDT

Good news for fans of online multiplayer shooters, Madfinger Games has just announced that — 1 day ahead of schedule — Shadowgun: Deadzone 2.0 is now officially available in the Google Play Store. The update brings loads of new stuffs like maps, weapons, and even Spanish localization. Exciting stuff! Hit up the link below and [...]

Twitter for Android update brings Holo UI, swipeable columns, and more (old vs new comparison)

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 12:50 PM PDT

It’s been a long time coming, but it seems the developers at Twitter have finally caught onto the craze that’s sweeping the nation: Holo. Sometimes known as HOLOYOLO, Holo is a term used to describe Matias Duarte’s new look for the Android UI that was introduced back in Honeycomb. It’s a more minimal, “flat” UI [...]

Is this our First look at Facebook Home?

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 11:15 AM PDT

We’ve seen the supposed handset, but is this our first real look at Facebook’s Home launcher for Android? The interface is said to be headed towards an unveiling tomorrow alongside its flagship device, what could be known as the HTC First. While the interface takes a departure from what we have come to expect from [...]

ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity receiving Android 4.2 update

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 10:20 AM PDT

“REJOICE!” reads a post made by ASUS to their official Facebook today. Why? The Transformer Pad Infinity is now receiving its update to Android 4.2. The new Jelly Bean version is especially appealing for tablet power users due to the implementation of multi-user sign-in, but the software also comes with Android’s gesture keyboard, lock screen [...]

Today is the cell phone’s 40th birthday — how far we have come

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 09:30 AM PDT

On April 3rd, 1973 Motorola Engineer Martin Cooper placed the first call from a cellular telephone. 40 years later, is it merely a coincidence that the company that gave birth to the modern mobile phone is now owned by the most dominant force in the smartphone industry? It’s definitely a sign of how far we [...]

AT&T clears up Galaxy S4 pricing: 16GB is $199, 32GB priced at $249

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 08:36 AM PDT

AT&T has lent a bit of clarity to their announcement earlier this week concerning pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S4. It was initially reported that the phone would retail on contract for $249.99, causing a bit of a stir with those looking forward to buying the device. AT&T will indeed offer the phone at that [...]

More leaks show HTC’s ‘Facebook Phone’ in three color variants

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 08:32 AM PDT

More leaks have cropped up relating to the HTC Myst/ HTC First, the device that is rumored to be announced tomorrow as the first device to feature the Facebook Home launcher. It appears the so-called “Facebook Phone” will be available in a variety of color options, including red, white, and teal (in addition to the [...]

Here’s how HTC envisions a day with the One

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 07:21 AM PDT

Here is how HTC envisions its users getting the most out of the new One. You know, doing the normal stuff people do with smartphones. Uploading pictures, checking news, consuming video. Just leave some room for a few Zoes. The good news is that initial tests show the One’s 2300mAh power supply provides solid battery [...]

Chinese HTC One variant features removable back cover, dual-SIMs, and microSD slot

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 06:26 AM PDT

While the goal of the HTC One is to bring a global device experience and marketing strategy, it looks like the phone won’t be identical in every region it touches. China, at least, will see a device that, while the same appearance-wise, features a slightly different arrangement under the hood. It starts with the fact [...]

MetroPCS/T-Mobile merger not a done deal as shareholder opposition grows

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 06:09 AM PDT

MetroPCS’ merger with T-Mobile seemed like a done deal with only the technicality of an approval by shareholders standing in the way. While it was initially believed that the approval would go off without a hitch, new opposition could put a damper on the impending April 12th vote. MetroPCS investor P. Schoenfeld Asset Management LP [...]

Samsung wants to sell 500 million mobile phones in 2013

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 05:25 AM PDT

Samsung has big plans for their mobile business in 2013, and they all start with their flagship Galaxy S4. The company is hoping the new handset can help to drive overall mobile sales to a record high 500 million units this year. The number, while setting the mark quite high, is not totally outside the [...]

Report: Google to launch faster, cheaper Nexus 7 in July

Posted: 03 Apr 2013 04:52 AM PDT

It has long been assumed that Google would release a followup to last year’s Nexus 7 this summer, but a new report is providing some of the first details on the device’s hardware and release strategies. According to Reuters, the new slate is on pace for a July launch and will feature upgraded hardware in comparison [...]

Google Glass rental was an April Fools joke, and yes, I am bitter

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 08:11 PM PDT

Okay, well we suspected it was a joke the entire time but that didn’t stop my heart from wanting to believe. Yesterday we told you gyys about Borrowlenses.com and their listing showcasing Google Glass that would soon be available for rent via Borrowlenses, a website that rents out high-profile photo equipment. But just like everything [...]
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