So you just bought the Samsung Galaxy S 4 and now you want to protect your investment. Samsung has a few accessories that are up to the task and one of them is the official Flip Cover. The Flip Cover is made from high quality materials and it provides a decent level of protection for the device that’s good enough for most owners of the Samsung Galaxy S 4.
The Nexus 4 is one of the best looking Android devices to ever be released. But, that sexy shell has proved not to be the most durable around. There’s been many report of the device cracking mainly on the back and some cases the drop wasn’t initially thought to be high or hard enough to crack the glass on the back but it still happened. There was even one case where the rear glass seemed to crack for no reason. If you’re an owner of the Nexus 4 you might want to consider purchasing the SEIDIO Convert Combo Case to ...
New images of an unannounced Motorola phone have been leaked by EVLeaks on Twitter. The device looks like the Motorola handset we seen a few months back but this version is incased in some sort of protective shell. We’re not sure what this device is but the image below might give us some insight on the device. It says it’s the XFONE for AT&T. its running stock Android and that’s about all we can tell from the images.
Today’s the big day most of you have been waiting for. Have you picked up your Galaxy S 4 yet? Samsung has released the device on 3 of the big four networks here in the US and the fourth will be released late next month. Sprint and T-Mobile have the device on sale for $149 and AT&T has theirs up for sale for $199. All expect T-Mobile requires you to sign up for a 2 year contract for that pricing and Sprints device is already receiving its first OTA. Click the links above to place your order now.
I got a chance to check out the G-Form XTREME case for the Samsung Galaxy S 4. This is a unique looking rugged case that features new technology called RPT – Reactive Protection Technology. This technology is said to stiffen up when you drop the device and it should absorb 90% of the impact keeping your handset nice and safe. There are a few nice things about the case as well as a few shortcomings, read further to learn more.
Facebook Home is now live in the Google Play Store. If you live in the US and have a supported device, you can get a taste of the UI from the HTC First. The app is free and you need to be running Android 4.0 or higher to download. You can click here to install the launcher now and check out the video demo below to see how things will look after the install.
It looks like the Optimus G2 from LG is coming to the US real soon. T-Mobile will be getting the device and it has been spotted in benchmark tests. A few details about the device were uncovered in the results. It will be powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 and Android 4.2.2. No pricing or release date hasn’t been announced but you T-Mobile will likely offer this device for $99 down payment and $20 a month for 24 months. It will be able to take advantage of T-Mobiles no contract plans.
T-Mobile is looking to shake up the mobile industry with today’s move. The company will be switching over to a no contract business model and they will do so with these new Simple Choice Plans. They start at just $50 a month for unlimited talk, text and web. That price includes 500MB of data, unlimited data starts out at $70 for individual plans and $120 for family plans. All of these plans include tethering and you can take advantage of them starting now.
With the exception of the Nexus One, the Nexus line of devices hasn’t been the most powerful devices around. The Nexus 4 had a nostalgic feeling as far as specs goes for a few months when it was released but it will be outclassed real soon once the Galaxy S 4 and HTC One hits the streets. That’s why this latest rumor of the Nexus 5 seems semi-legit.
A new render of what is said to be the Motorola X Phone has been leaked. This image is most likely fake but it does look great. It said to feature a 4.7 inch 720p display with an edge-to-edge design. Other specs include a Snapdragon 800 CPU, 4,000mAh battery and no microSD card slot. The phone is rumored to be water proof, has a Gorilla Glass 3 display and its constructed out of a metal chassis. Motorola is expected to bring this device to Google I/O so we’ll find out for sure if its real there.
Yet another new Android device is available from AT&T today. The Black Mist Samsung Galaxy S 4 with 32GB of internal storage is now available. The device will set you back $249 with a new 2 year contract and $669 if you buy it outright. There’s no word on when the white version will be released and if you’ve been worried about the low internal storage on the 16GB version, this one will suit you just fine. Read the rest of this entry »
AT&T might have gotten into the Android phone business late but they arguable now have the strongest selection of Android devices around. The LG Optimus G Pro joins the team today as you can now purchase the 5.5 inch 1080p device. Pricing starts out at $199 on contract and goes up to $549 off contract. If you’re interested in picking up this device, click here to place your order now. Read the rest of this entry »
The Nexus 7 was introduced to the world at Google I/O last year and this year there looks to be a repeat. The follow up to the highly successful 7 inch Android slate is said to debut next week at Google I/O. a few improvements to the device is said to be a 5MP rear camera, 1920×1200 resolution on the 7 inch display, Android 4.3, 4,000mAh battery and it will be powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor. Google is expected to list the device at just $199 which would set this device up to be bigger hit than the original. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’ve been holding out waiting for the black version of the HTC One, you’re in luck today. AT&T has both the 32GB and the 64GB version up for sale now. The device includes free shipping but you can pay more to get it quicker. Pricing starts out at $199 and goes all the way up to $649 off contract for the 64GB version. Click here to check it out now a to find out more about the device. Read the rest of this entry »
AT&T is updating their version of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 as well. The update is said to remove lag on the device and not much else is known about the update. It most likely patches an exploit that allows you unlock the bootloader but that’s yet to be seen. Make sure your device has at least 50% battery life before starting the update and being connected to Wi-Fi won’t hurt either. If you’re worried about the update killing the unlock bootloader method, you don’t have to except the update. Read the rest of this entry »
Rovio Mobile just announced Rovio Accounts. This is a new feature that will allow you to save your progress on one device and pick it up on another. Users have been asking for this feature for a long time and I guess it’s better late than never. Most of us are already over the Angry Birds phase but if you’re still into it, this feature makes playing on different device much more enjoyable. Read the rest of this entry »
You can now preorder the Xperia SP from Sony. The device ships unlocked and you can use it on T-Mobile, AT&T or any other GSM network here in the US. It costs just $489 and it features 1GB of RAM, 1.7 GHz quad-core processor, 8MP camera and its one sexy looking handset. Free shipping is included in the deal as well. Click here to place your preorder for the device now. Shipping will begin on 5/20. Read the rest of this entry »
T-Mobile and Samsung is currently pushing out an update to the Galaxy S 4. This is the first update for T-Mobile’s version of the device and it includes improvements to ISIS – Google Wallet competitor – and improvements to Visual Voicemail. The update also includes the usual bug and security fixes. You can get the update through either OTA form or you can grab it from Kies now. Read the rest of this entry »
The Nexus 4 is one of the best looking Android devices to ever be released. But, that sexy shell has proved not to be the most durable around. There’s been many report of the device cracking mainly on the back and some cases the drop wasn’t initially thought to be high or hard enough to crack the glass on the back but it still happened. There was even one case where the rear glass seemed to crack for no reason. If you’re an owner of the Nexus 4 you might want to consider purchasing the SEIDIO Convert Combo Case to protect your investment. Read the rest of this entry »
Starz Play, Encore Play and Movieplex Play are now available for Android. The three premium stations require you to have a paid subscription through one of the companies in the screenshot above to stream to your device. If you’re a fan of the programming these channels offer, then you might want to bring them over to your mobile device. Comcast customers are left out of the fun but you can watch content from these stations from the Xfinity TV app or online. Read the rest of this entry »
