Introduction [caption id="attachment_17531" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Verizon Galaxy Nexus and Sprint GSII"][/caption] The highly anticipated Galaxy Nexus will always be remembered for the long awaited launch on Verizon Wireless. Do not let this small speed bump ruin your opinion of this device before you give it a fair chance. Now that the device has launched on Verizon, none of this matters any more... so enjoy my full review of the Verizon Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich. Quick Thoughts Pros: Nexus (quick updates, great developer support, “Google’s baby”), awesome screen, Ice Cream Sandwich, snappy hardware, build quality and design, 4G LTE, camera, NFC Cons: minor connection ...
Take a look at two of the top-end Android devices on the market. In this video you will see some striking similarities between these great Android phones... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXDxv9o2H5o[/youtube] Samsung is really making a statement and putting out quality hardware and impressive devices. The Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy SII are two of the best performing devices in Android history. Will the Galaxy Nexus pave the way for Android 4.0 devices to come?! Will the Galaxy SII receive an Ice Cream Sandwich update and keep up with the crowd?! Which device do you prefer? Sound off in the comments and be sure to leave ...
Check out my unboxing and initial impressions video for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. This is one hell of a device and it runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich like a dream. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZyI5gnSEiU[/youtube] Keep your eyes peeled for an in-depth review of the Galaxy Nexus on AndroidMixer. I will be posting a more thorough and detailed written review once I have had more time to use the device. So far the Nexus has been impressive!topsyWidgetPreload({ "url": "http%3A%2F%2Fandroidmixer.com%2Fverizon-galaxy-nexus-unboxing-and-impressions-video%2F", "style": "small", "title": "Verizon Galaxy Nexus Unboxing and Impressions Video #android" });
Just one short day after the Galaxy Nexus was released on Verizon, the Nexus S gets a dose of Ice Cream Sandwich. And the best part is, you can manually update your GSM/UMTS Nexus S now right from the comfort of our forums. Click here to find out how and feel free to let us know how it goes in the comments.topsyWidgetPreload({ "url": "http%3A%2F%2Fandroidmixer.com%2Fgoogle-activates-android-4-0-for-the-nexus-s%2F", "style": "small", "title": "Google activates Android 4.0 for the Nexus S #android" });
The time has finally come folks. Your mind is not playing tricks on you... the Verizon Galaxy Nexus is finally going to launch. The price will be $299 on a 2 year contract. Check out the full press release after the break. We currently do not have information on the full retail (off-contract) pricing of this device. topsyWidgetPreload({ "url": "http%3A%2F%2Fandroidmixer.com%2Fverizon-galaxy-nexus-by-samsung-available-on-1215-for-299%2F", "style": "small", "title": "Verizon Galaxy Nexus by Samsung - Available on 12/15 for $299 #android" });
Alright folks, it looks like Google has taken the opportunity to extend I/O 2012 to three days (June 27-29 at Moscone Center West in San Francisco). The original dates in April have been tossed aside to allow for a bigger and better Google I/O conference. Update your calenders accordingly and keep your eyes peeled in February... which is when registrations will open for the "general public". It looks like Google may be adding some sort of coding twist to the application this year... In the meantime, be sure to brush up on your coding skills. They’ll come in handy when the new application ...
Google has finally released Android 4.0 into the AOSP. That means all of you developers out there can now start to cook up some ICS ROM’s for us all to enjoy. OEM’s can now access these files as well so there could be a few more ICS devices being designed as we speak. Click here to find out all you to know to download and get going on your cooking. We expect a ton of ICS ROM’s to show up for various devices shortly. topsyWidgetPreload({ "url": "http%3A%2F%2Fandroidmixer.com%2Fandroid-4-0-lands-in-the-aosp-get-it-while-its-cool%2F", "style": "small", "title": "Android 4.0 lands in the AOSP, get it while its ...
We go hands-on with the latest addition to Samsun'g Galaxy Tablet line... the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. This device surely packs a punch into a small form factor and performs very nicely. Coming in at around $399 for the 16Gb WiFi version of the tablet, will this tablet be able to compete with similar 7" tablets? For example, the Amazon Kindle Fire will retail for half of that price (at $199). Check out the unboxing video after the break!! topsyWidgetPreload({ "url": "http%3A%2F%2Fandroidmixer.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-tab-7-0-plus-unboxing%2F", "style": "small", "title": "Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Unboxing #android" });
The HTC Rhyme for Verizon is a nice consumer device. The specs still allow for nice performance but the design and included accessories appeal to the common consumer, rather than Android power users. The Rhyme will not knock your socks off with speed or blow you away with benchmark scores, but the user experience is fluid and enjoyable. It seems like Verizon and HTC are marketing this device for women (not being stereotypical or sexist!)... because the color scheme is full of purple (from packaging to device) and the included "charm" accessory allows the user to see when the device has ...
I have the Sprint Epic 4G Touch and AT&T Galaxy SII, two of the hottest Android devices currently available on the market. Check out the video for hardware comparisons. Please sound off in the comments if you have any questions!topsyWidgetPreload({ "url": "http%3A%2F%2Fandroidmixer.com%2Fsprint-epic-4g-touch-and-att-galaxy-sii-comparison-video%2F", "shorturl": "http://bit.ly/rqWQ4H", "style": "small", "title": "Sprint Epic 4G Touch and AT&T Galaxy SII Comparison Video #android" });
RockStar Games has just pushed out an update to GTAIII. Version 1.3 of the popular title is now available for download in the Android Market. This update features many improvements in which you can view below. There’s also support for the Transformer Prime and a few other devices. Click here to download the game now and check out the changelog below. Read the rest of this entry »
Motorola is now shipping the Wi-Fi only Xybaords. Both the 8.2 and 10.1 are now being sent out to everyone who has placed their order. You can click here to place your order now. The Xyboard Wi-Fi only pricing starts out at $399 for the 8.2 16GB and goes all the way up to $599 for the 32GB 10.1 inch version. Shipping is free and you will not have to sign up for a 2 year agreement with Verizon to get your hands on these. ICS should be waiting in the wings for the Xyboards as well. Read the rest of this entry »
Costco is always a great place to check when looking for new Android devices. They usually have the best price and an unmatched return policy. I don’t think many of you would want to return this device. Costco will be knocking $50 off the Galaxy Nexus starting on February 2nd and lasting all the way through the 26th of the month. This is a pretty good deal on the very first Android 4.0 handset in the world. And an honorable mention goes out the T-Mobile Galaxy S 4G and Motorola Atrix. Both of those devices will be on sale also. Read the rest of this entry »
Acer clearly had the most impressive tablet showing at this year’s CES. The highlight of the show was the Iconia Tab A700 powered by the quad-core Tegra 3 platform and it runs ICS. The 10 inch slate features a full 1080p display with 1900×1200 pixels. Early reports peg this device for a Q2 launch in Europe. They’ll be two options to choose from. A 16GB version for €549 and a 64GB version for €749, Acer might decide to squeeze in a 32GB variant that should cost somewhere in between the aforementioned storage sizes. There’s no word on when this device will hit the states, I suspect that it should be available around the same time or hopefully earlier if we’re lucky. Read the rest of this entry »
I’m not market analyst but I’m pretty sure that by the end of the year, Android will hold the major share in the tablet market. In Q4 Android took 39% of the tablet market. Although there’s still a long way to go before we overtake the iPad, with the release of device like the upcoming ASUS Transformer 7 inch Tegra 3 tablet for only $250 and possibly a few more quality devices from Amazon the next year is looking great for Android. They’ll be more ICS slates released and we’ve yet to see what Samsung has to offer. Check out the full press release after the break for all the details on the tablet sales for Q4. The numbers game is going to aid Android in reaching number one yet again.
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The DROID RAZR MAXX has finally landed at Verizon. This device can be yours for $300 with a new two year contract or for $650 sans contract. A few upgrades this device has over the original DROID RAZR is the massive 3300mAh battery and 32GB of storage. These slight enhancements just might be enough for this device to be the best 4G handset on the market today. Click here to place your order now and to find out more information. Read the rest of this entry »
A recent update to the HTC Rezound support page has been spotted. It looks like we’re in for another software update soon. Improvements to the email client, task manager, screen timeout and signal strength is expected to include in the update. We’re not sure when the rollout will begin but we’ll be sure to let you know when it starts. Click here to check out everything that included in the update. Read the rest of this entry »
BBC News for Android has just gotten and pretty significant update. Version 1.3 of the news app adds support for Android 4.0 devices. There’s also a new UI with a split display for larger tablet devices. This new UI will only display on tablets over 7 inches. If you happen to own a 7 incher or lower, you’ll be greeted with the usual mobile view. This is a free app and it’s available for Android 2.1 and higher devices. Read the rest of this entry »
Verizon is currently pushing out an update to the newly released LG Spectrum. This update is just over 10MB in size and it includes a fix for Netflix. You can also expect the usual bug and security fixes to be in there somewhere as well. If you haven’t received this update yet follow the instructions in the photo above to check for it. Click here to find out more about the update from Verizon. Read the rest of this entry »
Depending on how look at it, this can be a good thing or a bad thing. Logitech has reported that they are completely out of stock of the Revue Google TV set-top-box. The device wasn’t as popular as we would’ve wanted it be when it launched but ever since the price drop to $99 and the latest update to Honeycomb, the Revue has been a hot commodity. If you’re slightly interested in Google TV and you can find one of these units, it’ll be in your best interest to scoop it up. Once the retailers are out, we might not see this device again. At this time Logitech doesn’t have any plans to return to producing Google TV units.
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