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.
Barnes & Noble just made the best decision since the release of their latest eReader/tablets. The company is deciding to update the NOOK HD and the NOOK HD+ with native support for Google’s Apps. Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, YouTube and the Google Play Store will be coming to both devices by way of an OTA. If you decide to purchase one of these devices in the future it will ship with these apps preinstalled. Read the rest of this entry »
Rovio Mobile officially launched Angry Birds Friends for Android today. You can challenge your friends in the games and compete in weekly tournaments. You can also reward your friends with gifts and more. The game is available now in the Google Play Store and you can play it for free. Take a look at the official trailer below to see what to expect from the game. Read the rest of this entry »
Now’s the best time to purchase that HTC One you’ve been wanting. If you purchase the device between May 2 and May 5th you’ll receive a guaranteed $100 back for your old device and that could increase to as much as $375. Once you make your purchase, click here to find out how you can take advantage of this awesome deal. Read the rest of this entry »
Google’s upcoming smart watch looks to feature a unique way to scroll and zoom. Instead of performing gestures on the small screen of the watch, the user will be able to scroll and zoom by performing certain actions on the wrist band itself. This is an ingenious idea and sounds like a much better way to utilize the screen real estate on a small watch. We’re not sure when we’ll see this device, I’m hoping for a debut at Google I/O in a few weeks. Read the rest of this entry »
Late last night actor Wil Wheaton was having a hard time gaining root access on his HTC One. He managed to get the recovery image flashed but could figure out how to gain root. That inspired renowned Android hacker Koushik Dutta to give him a hand. He created the Wil Wheaton recovery that will help you gain root on your device. This is an exclusive recovery specially made for the HTC One on T-Mobile and AT&T. if you want to give it whirl click here to check it out. Read the rest of this entry »
The method to unlock the bootloader on the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 might not be released to the public but that isn’t going to stop the Cyanogenmod team. They’ve managed to get their custom build up and running on T-Mobile’s version of the device. We might have a bit of a wait on our hands before we can join in on the fun. The bootloader unlock method will be released after Verizon releases their version of the device. Read the rest of this entry »
Verizon and Samsung have a new update for the Galaxy Note 2. Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is now available for the device. You’ll need to be running a stock device with stock firmware to safely update the device. There are a few other upgrades included in the update besides just Android 4.1.2. Click here to find out what all is included in the update directly from Verizon. Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
AnTuTu benchmark test might have just spilled the beans on HP’s upcoming tablet. Unwiredview thinks the device will be called the SlateBook 10X. It’s rumored to feature some monster specs that’s includes NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 4 chip as the headliner. Other specs include Android 4.2.2 and it should have a host of expansion ports. We sure hope this device is real and it isn’t too far off. If HP can pack in more desired specs and slap them inside a nice chassis, it could be a hit. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re a T-Mobile customer and a baseball fan, you’re in for a treat. Both companies have inked a deal that will allow T-Mobile customers to enjoy the premium version of MLB.com At Bat 2013. You’ll gain access to live streams of games, highlights, scores and more. Check out the press announcement after the break and click here to download the app now. Read the rest of this entry »
