Google just launched another one of Android’s stock apps in the Google Play Store. The Google Keyboard is available now and it’s a free download just as long as you have an Android 4.0 and up device. The keyboard is compatible with both phones and tablets and it has a nice set of features which you can check out below.
Sony could be looking to jump in on the Google Edition phone bandwagon. Reportedly, Sony is working with Google to bring a stock Android powered Xperia Z. Sony already has an experimental AOSP build available for developers and if this rumor turns out to be true, we will see the Xperia Z in for sale in the Google Play Store. Most likely once this device is released in the Play Store, it could turn out to be the most affordable option right behind the Nexus 4.
Google TV has just landed a huge deal with Verizon. Redbox Instant is now available for select Google TV devices. Redbox Instant is a welcome addition to add more streaming video content to the big screen. A list of compatible devices can be found below and if you have one of these devices, fire up the Google Play Store on your box and get going. The service costs just $8 and you can sign up for a free trial to see if you like what Redbox Instant has to offer.
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.
ASUS brought the Qube to CES this year. This is a unique looking Google TV device with an interesting design. It runs a custom cube UI over the traditional Google TV interface. ASUS says you can navigate through the UI just by waving the remote around in the air. We can wait to see this guy in action, hopefully we can get our hands on one soon. Pricing and availability will be announced soon. Read the rest of this entry »
We knew Hisense was bringing a Google TV box or two to CES but we didn’t expect to see this HDTV. Hisense just pulled the curtain off the XT780 Smart TV with Google TV. The main attraction to this device is the inclusion of 3D. The TV will be available in either 55 or 65 inch versions and they both sport a thin 7.9mm bezel. Like most devices at CEs, there’s no release date or pricing fixed to the televisions, we hope to see them on the market real soon. Read the rest of this entry »
Earlier today AT&T announced a pretty solid yet affordable new device. The Pantech Discover is now official and it launches January 11th for just $50. The device features a 4.8 inch 720p display, 16GB of internal storage, 1.5GHZ dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM. Take a look at the full press release below for more information on this device and its release. Read the rest of this entry »
There’s a ton of awesome new toys on display at CES this year. Vizio brought with them two of the best tablets we’ve seen at the show so far. Vizio has a 10 inch Tegra 4 powered tablet on display and it looks great. The device features 2560×1600 pixels, NFC, 5MP rear camera and 1.3FFC, 32GB of internal storage and it runs Jelly Bean. They also brought with them a new 7 inch mid-range tablet that’s powered by a Tegra 3 processor and should be an affordable unit once it hits the market. There’s no official word on when these devices will be released, we’ll report back once that information becomes available. Read the rest of this entry »
Huawei brought two new devices to CES today. The first up is the Ascend Mate. This device features a massive 6.1 inch display with 720p resolution. It’s powered by a quad-core processor and it runs Android 4.1 out the box. There’s also a huge battery coming in at 4,050mAh. The Ascend D2 was made official today as well. This handset features a 5 inch 1080p display, 13MP camera and there will also be a 4.7 inch screen version of this device. Click the links above to find out more about both devices from Huawei. Read the rest of this entry »
Today was a pretty big day at CES in Las Vegas. Netgear surprised us all with this announcement. They will be jumping into the Google TV hardware business with the NeoTV PRIME. The box features content from YouTube, Amazon Instant Video and Vudu. It has a nice slim and compact design and the remote has a few quick access buttons to help you get to the video content you will most likely use the most often. It will retail for just $130 when it launches and it can make any HDTV into a Google TV unit. Check out the full press releases below for more information. Read the rest of this entry »
Yesterday nVidia made some big announcements at CES 2013. The successor to the popular quad-core Tegra 3 chipset was unveiled. This chipset boasts improved battery life and optional LTE chipset. See some of the major improvements below and the full presser after the break:
Cricket Wireless just announced the HTC One SV. The device will be available on January 16th for just $350. It features a 4.3 inch display, 1.2GHZ dual-core S4 processor, 5MP camera and 4G LTE. Cricket will offer the device in the red color option and they call it “Flame”. Head past the break to check out the full press release with more information. Read the rest of this entry »
Google just announced a few new partners for Google TV. Asus, Hisense and TCL will be unveiling their new Google TV devices at CES. Google now has 9 partners for GTV that will offer devices in 10 countries. There are also a few new content partners like Amazon, SiriusXM, France24, Dramafever and more. We’ll find out more about Google TV at CES. I guess it’s safe to say Google hasn’t ditched the platform.
There’s now a new version of Swiftkey Flow Beta for Android. A few bugs have been squashed and a few new features have been added. You can grab the app now from the source below for your smartphone or tablet. There’s a quick change log listed below as well. Read the rest of this entry »
