Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Android Phone Fans

Android Phone Fans

Sony Xperia devices will soon support PlayStation 3 controllers out of the box [VIDEO]

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 05:47 PM PDT

It was back in October we told you guys about the GameKlip, an accessory for Android devices that managed to secure a PlayStation 3 Dualshock controller to the handset of your choice. While that was great idea (one that no doubt spawned similar solutions from bigger accessory makers like the MOGA), the biggest pitfall of [...]

Huawei profits reach $2.5 billion for 2012

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 03:39 PM PDT

Huawei has posted its full-year numbers for 2012. The Chinese manufacturer is still on the upswing as the carrier raked in profits of nearly $2.5 billion on revenues of $35.5 billion. Those numbers might seem more impressive if Huawei were a mere OEM, but its dealings in other areas — such as network and infrastructure [...]

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 specs leaked

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 03:03 PM PDT

Last week, we heard about a new 5.8 inch device Samsung would be bringing called the Samsung Galaxy Mega. The device will feature a very odd set of specs, apparently, as SamMobile seems to believe the following list is accurate. It’ll come with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, a 5.8-inch qHD display, an [...]

Latest Google Babel leak looks like the real deal – emoticons, smileys, and picture messaging revealed

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 01:30 PM PDT

I think it’s safe to say Google’s got some big things in store for chat on Android/Chrome devices. We seen countless leaks of the rumored “Google Babel” and it was earlier today we heard another rumor of Google possibly shopping WhatsApp — one of my personal favorite messaging services — to help soup up their [...]

This microSD card reader for your smartphone is one of the most useful Kickstarter ideas ever

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 01:13 PM PDT

We post about a lot of Kickstarter projects. Some are revolutionary and attract millions of dollars in backer interest, while others tend to be duds and provide little more than something nice to think about. This particular Kickstarter grabbed my eye, though — mainly because it’s so simple, yet so useful and practical. It’s a [...]

Tumblr update brings Holo UI

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 12:05 PM PDT

Tumblr for Android just got a big upgrade in the Google Play Store. The biggest change users of the quick blogging network will enjoy is the completely redesigned user interface. This change is mostly for users on Android 4.0 or higher as it’s gotten a nice coat of Holo-fied paint. The look and feel changes [...]

T-Mobile and Virgin Mobile Galaxy S2 get Jelly Bean

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 09:51 AM PDT

A couple of more Galaxy S2 variants are getting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, folks. The lucky customers of T-Mobile and Virgin Mobile will be happy to know that Samsung’s 2011 flagship is getting upgraded to one of the most modern versions of Android there is at the moment. It’s not often a two-year old smartphone [...]

On to the next One: HTC’s new direction

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 09:51 AM PDT

High Tech Computer Corporation, or HTC as we all know it, has been a pioneer in many aspects of the technology world. The majority of people do not even know its name, or what it stands for, and even less know that they made the Palm Treo, a vast range of Windows Mobile devices like [...]

Bootloader unlock method found for several Motorola devices

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 09:23 AM PDT

Motorola has gained a bit of a nasty reputation around the development community these past couple of years. The company began locking its bootloaders tighter than the Pentagon does its doors, and developers haven’t found it particularly easy to bypass. For this reason, many in the development community have shunned Motorola devices in favor of [...]

Google could buy WhatsApp for $1 billion

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 08:43 AM PDT

Google could be making a pretty big bet on its messaging future as it’s being reported that the company is in talks with WhatsApp to acquire it for $1 billion. WhatsApp is one of the biggest messaging apps in mobile, with 100 million daily active users. With one billion messages per day, and a record [...]

HTC Q1 profit plummets following HTC One delay

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 07:21 AM PDT

It looks like the HTC One delay put the Taiwanese manufacturer in a tough spot in regards to its Q1’2013 earnings numbers as the company has posted record lows for the quarter. According to the latest report from Taoyuan, HTC only gained about $2.8 million last quarter. It’s still a profit, but it’s HTC’s lowest [...]

Dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy Win announced

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 06:48 AM PDT

Samsung has officially announced the Samsung Galaxy Win. As awesome as its name is it isn’t Samsung’s best, but it’s a very nice mid-range offering that should come in single and dual-SIM variants (depending on the region). Inside is a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a 4.7-inch WVGA display, a 5 megapixel rear camera [...]

Facebook Home APK leaks

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 06:25 AM PDT

After Facebook unveiled its Facebook Home, a Facebook-centric home-screen experience that will also be included on the new HTC First, many were eager to get a chance to toy around with it. If our hands-on with the HTC First last week wasn’t enough you may have a chance to install Facebook Home on your own [...]

Google Play Store redesign leaks again, as well as hints of Google Babel

Posted: 08 Apr 2013 05:48 AM PDT

As we inch closer and closer toward Google I/O it seems the Mountain View company is having a hard time keeping a good lid on things. We’ve been treated to a leak of the new Google Play Store redesign before, but yet another leak has made its way to the forefront. This particular instance gives [...]
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