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80 Xenon, a New Entry-Level 8-Inch Tablet from Archos

As far as tablets go, low prices are usually in the range of $200 / €200, and they are achieved at the expense of screen size, performance, image quality, storage, and memory. Basically, companies have to cut back on everything in order to make a tablet cheap. It has been getting easier, but the time when stand...

17 May 2013
03:34 GMT

Upgraded ASUS Fonepad Announced with 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor

A new flavor of the ASUS Fonepad went official in Taiwan today, with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2460 processor packed inside, and with 32GB of internal memory. The tablet PC was launched with a 7-inch touchscreen display several months ago, with a 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor and with 16GB of built-in storage. The...

16 May 2013
22:11 GMT

Nexus 4 Now Official in India at Rs 25,999 ($475 / €368)

Today, Google and LG have officially announced the availability of the Nexus 4 smartphone in India, after the device popped up on the websites of online retailers in the country. The latest Google phone out there is set to become available for purchase at Rs 25,999 ($475 / €368) through selected LG exclusive b...

16 May 2013
20:41 GMT

Galaxy Note III to Have Plastic Body, No Flexible Display

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung is expected to stick to a plastic case for its upcoming Galaxy Note III smartphone, the same as it did with the Galaxy S 4, the latest reports on the matter suggest. Previously, the smartphone was rumored to arrive on shelves with a metallic body, but it seems that this won&r...

16 May 2013
17:31 GMT

BMW Designworks USA and ADAIA to Launch Android Smartphone

Today, BMW Group Designworks USA and ADAIA announced a new partnership aimed at the launch of an Android smartphone that should provide users an enhanced experience on the go. The new device is expected to land on shelves as a unique product, packing extreme ruggedness and seamless reception, as well as satellite-b...

16 May 2013
16:01 GMT

Google I/O Disappoints with No Android 5.0, No New Nexus 7, No New Nexus Phone

Leading up to Google I/O, the rumors kept piling up. First there were rumors of the next Android, Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. Then it was supposed to be a minor update, Android 4.3. There were also rumors of a new Nexus tablet, maybe even a phone. Granted, most of the rumors were pure speculation, but they seemed pla...

16 May 2013
14:51 GMT

Windows Phone Now Third Mobile OS, BlackBerry Fourth

Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system has managed to climb to the third position in the smartphone operating systems segment, a recent report from IDC shows. According to data coming from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the platform registered the larges...

16 May 2013
14:31 GMT

Download Google Play Books 2.8.61 for Android

Google Play Books is another Android application that has seen an update this week, as Google has started to deliver a new experience to owners of devices running under its own mobile operating system, and is now available for download as version 2.8.61. The new release provides support for reading users’ own...

16 May 2013
11:41 GMT

Angry Birds Seasons for Android Gets 36 New Levels, Magic Portals

A new flavor of the Angry Birds Seasons mobile game is now available for download for the owners of Android-based devices, providing them with an updated experience that also includes the use of Magic Portals, the release notes for the app unveil. There are 36 new levels available for users to enjoy, along with the...

16 May 2013
08:28 GMT

Google Hangouts Out on Android, Replaces Google Talk

Google’s long rumored unified chatting service has finally become official, and is now available for the owners of Android devices as Google Hangouts, a new application meant to replace the older Google Talk. The software was made available with support for all smartphones and tablet PCs that run under Androi...

16 May 2013
07:41 GMT

Android to Get Bluetooth Smart Ready Support in 2013

Google’s Android operating system is set to get better in the not too distant future, with the addition of native support for Bluetooth Smart Ready and Bluetooth Smart devices before the end of this year, Google announced yesterday. The feature will be included in an upcoming flavor of the mobile platform, an...

16 May 2013
07:01 GMT

Sonic the Hedgehog Arrives on Android [Updated]

Starting today, owners of Android devices can head over to the Google Play Store and download the new Sonic the Hedgehog mobile game, SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. announced. The mobile application was announced with a price tag of $2.99 / £1.99 / €2.69 / AUD$2.99 attached to it, and promise...

16 May 2013
05:49 GMT

Facebook Messenger and Facebook Apps Updated on Android

New flavors of the Facebook Messenger and Facebook applications are now available for download for the owners of Android-based devices, with various fixes and enhancements packed inside. The new Facebook Messenger app for Android is available for download as version 2.5.1 at the moment, with a series of bug fixes p...

16 May 2013
04:41 GMT

Galaxy S 4 Google Edition Goes Official with Unlocked Bootloader, 4G LTE

Just as rumored yesterday, Google and Samsung announced a new flavor of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone at the Google I/O conference in San Francisco, one that would land on the market with a pure Android experience loaded on top. Make no mistake about it, this is not a Nexus device, though it is destined to meet...

16 May 2013
03:35 GMT

Download Google Play Music 5.0.1026J for Android

Owners of Android-based devices can now download a new flavor of the Google Play Music application, namely version 5.0.1026J.676641, with an updated user interface on all supported devices, including phones, tablets, and TVs. The software also comes with support for All Access subscription service in the US, enabli...

16 May 2013
02:59 GMT

Google Search for Android Gets Voice Reminders, Other Enhancements

A new flavor of the Google Search application is now available for download for the owners of Android devices, bringing along some appealing new features, including the option to set voice reminders. The feature is available only for the owners of Android 4.1 and newer devices (where the app is known as Google Now)...

16 May 2013
02:27 GMT

Temple Run 2 for Android Gets New Features in Version 1.2

A new flavor of the Temple Run 2 mobile game is now available for download for the owners of Android-based devices, with some appealing new features packed inside. The new release brings along a new terrain, The Narrows, while also packing spinning saw blades. Furthermore, those who update should pay more attention...

16 May 2013
02:12 GMT

SwiftKey 4.1.0.142 Now Available for Android

Owners of Android-based devices can now download a new flavor of the SwiftKey application, namely version 4.1.0.142, which brings along three new themes, namely Pitch, Dusk, and Regal. At the same time, the touch keyboard application comes with a series of bug fixes packed inside, including one related to Facebook p...

15 May 2013
19:41 GMT

Download Pinterest 1.5.1 for Android

A new flavor of the Pinterest application is now available for download for the owners of Android-based devices, namely version 1.5.1. The new app release arrives on devices with push notifications, so that users would be kept in the loop with comments, likes and re-pins. Or, as the company puts it: “Now you ...

15 May 2013
18:11 GMT

Micromax A88 Canvas Music Smartphone Goes Official at INR 8,499 ($155/€120)

Today, Micromax has made a new smartphone in its Canvas series official, one that comes with enhanced music capabilities, namely the A88 Canvas Music. The new device will land on shelves with a pre-loaded MLive app, offering unlimited song downloads, and will feature a price tag of only INR 8,499 ($155 / €120)....

15 May 2013
17:31 GMT

Google I/O 2013: 900 Million People Have Android Phones, Installing 48 Billion Apps

The 2013 edition of Google I/O is off to a running start. With only one keynote and plenty of announcements to make, Google can't afford to lose too much time, even if it's got three hours. Yet the company spent quite a lot of time detailing just how great its products are doing. Normally, if you see Sund...

15 May 2013
12:21 GMT

Samsung Claims 4 Million Galaxy S 4 Units Shipped in April

Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 was expected to prove a big hit even since before it was officially announced, and the first sales figures for it appear to confirm that, although they are not official numbers from the company. Apparently, a Samsung exec has already unveiled that the company had managed to ship 4 million...

15 May 2013
10:51 GMT

DROID DNA Now Free at Verizon via New Promo Deal

Wireless carrier Verizon has kicked off a new special deal for its DROID DNA smartphone, providing users with the possibility to grab it for free thanks to a new coupon code and referral program. The promotion, set to end on May 21, requires users to head over to this page on the wireless carrier’s website an...

15 May 2013
09:45 GMT

Bluetooth 4.0 Support Supposedly Coming Soon to Nexus 4

Nexus 4, the latest Google phone out there, has been released last year with a variety of appealing features packed inside, including a Bluetooth 4.0 chip, but it seems that support for the technology is coming to it only now. No official info on the matter has been provided, but the smartphone has emerged at the B...

15 May 2013
09:09 GMT

Nexus 4 Emerges at Online Retailers in India

Mobile phone users in India might soon be able to purchase a new Android-based device in the country, as Flipkart has just added the Nexus 4 Google phone to its offering. The device can be seen on this page on the online retailer’s website, currently listed as available for pre-orders, though it was listed as...

15 May 2013
05:48 GMT

Download Firefox 21 for Android

A new flavor of the Firefox for Android mobile browser is now available for download, namely version 2.1, which brings along a nice range of features, including Open Sans and Charis fonts for Web Content. Furthermore, the new app iteration provides users with the ability to save media files on long tap, while also ...

15 May 2013
03:16 GMT

Google Play Store 4.1.6 Now Available for Android

A new flavor of the Google Play Store application is currently rolling out on Android devices, namely version 4.1.6, bringing along a series of aesthetic changes to the UI modifications that were introduced in the latest major release of the software. At the same time, the UI tweaks are accompanied by a new view of...

15 May 2013
01:45 GMT

Galaxy S4 mini Said Again to Sport an Exynos 5210 Processor

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung Electronics has yet to officially announce plans on launching a mini version of the Samsung Galaxy S 4, and new reports on the matter suggest that it will indeed sport an Exynos 5210 CPU inside. The handset will feature ARM’s big.LITTLE architecture, which will combine ...

14 May 2013
11:41 GMT

BlackBerry's BBM Arrives on Android and iOS This Summer

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), the popular chatting service from Canadian handset vendor BlackBerry, is finally set to become available for other mobile operating systems out there this summer, with Android and iOS devices being the first to receive it. BBM will bring to the owners of these devices a fast and reliable ...

14 May 2013
11:24 GMT

Photo Allegedly Taken with Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom Emerges Online

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung has been recently rumored to plan the launch of a new Android device capable of delivering an enhanced camera experience, and what appears to be a photo taken with it has been spotted online. The handset, supposedly called Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, features model number SM-C10...

14 May 2013
06:21 GMT

Download Google Maps 6.14.4 for Android

A new version of the Google Maps application is now available for download for Android-based devices, namely version 6.14.4, bringing some more bug fixes to Google’s highly popular application. No specific info on what was changed in the new app release has been provided, but users should enjoy a better exper...

14 May 2013
02:03 GMT

Sony Xperia ZR Promo Videos and Photo Gallery

Sony’s latest Android-based Xperia smartphone promises an appealing experience to those who would like to shoot videos while underwater, and the handset vendor has decided to show more of that in promo videos for the device. Dubbed Xperia ZR, the phone will hit shelves with a 4.55-inch HD screen, a quad-core ...

13 May 2013
20:51 GMT

Vertu TI Luxury Phone Lands in India at INR 649,990 ($11,825 / €9,123)

Mobile phone users in India can now purchase Vertu’s Android-based Vertu TI Luxury handset in the country, as it has become available for them. The handset was designed with the rich people in mind, as it sports a price tag of INR 649,990 ($11,825 / €9,123), making it by no means an affordable smartphone...

13 May 2013
19:31 GMT

Karbonn Smart A7 Star Now Available for Purchase

Karbonn has made available a new Android smartphone in India, in the form of Karbonn Smart A7 Star, which follows the launch of the Smart A12, A5 and the A9. The mobile phone is available in the country with a price tag of Rs 6,000 ($109 / €84) attached to it, BGRin notes, adding that it can be found on variou...

13 May 2013
17:41 GMT

You Can Test Drive the Galaxy S 4 on Samsung’s Website

Galaxy S 4, the latest flagship Android-based smartphone from Samsung electronics, is already a highly appealing device, but it seems that the South Korean vendor is still set to raise users’ awareness on it. For that, the company has published an online simulator that provides users with the possibility to l...

13 May 2013
17:21 GMT

Google's Android and Chrome Chief Downplays Google I/O Announcements

Google's Android has taken over the mobile world, but the war is far from over. Yet, for the past few months, there's been another general in charge, after the departure of Android creator Andy Rubin. What's more, the new leader also headed Chrome and Chrome OS, perhaps a competitor to Android, in so...

13 May 2013
13:51 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active Spotted at Bluetooth SIG

One of the smartphones that South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung Electronics is expected to bring to the market in the not too distant future is the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active.The device has just been spotted online over at the Bluetooth SIG. The handset was spotted at the Bluetooth certification forum with model...

13 May 2013
11:41 GMT

Sony Xperia ZR Won’t Arrive in the UK, France, and Germany

Today, Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Mobile made official a new smartphone in the Xperia lineup, in the form of Xperia ZR.However, it seems that users in the UK won’t get the chance to purchase the device in the country, at least not through Sony’s official channels. The info comes from the popular o...

13 May 2013
08:55 GMT

Oppo Find 5 Now Available in India in White

Oppo’s Find 5 Android smartphone is now available for purchase in India, in two different flavors, one featuring 16GB of internal memory, and another packing 32GB of storage. The two flavors of the handset have landed at AndroidGuruz in the country priced at INR 27,445 ($500 / €385) and INR 31,259 ($570 ...

13 May 2013
08:21 GMT

Download Nova Launcher 2.1 for Android

A new flavor of the popular Nova Launcher application is now available for download for the owners of Android devices, namely version 2.1. The new application release arrives with a new icon and wallpaper picker, enabling users to easily swipe between pages of themes. Following the update, users will also be able t...

13 May 2013
07:31 GMT

White Nexus 4 Emerges Again, Expected to Debut at Google I/O

The Google I/O conference is expected to bring along a new flavor of the Nexus 4 smartphone, one that will be dressed up in White, the latest reports on the matter suggest. Built by LG, the Nexus 4 was launched in Q4 last year in Black, but Google and LG have been rumored ever since to plan the launch of a white Fla...

13 May 2013
05:52 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini Emerges in New Photos

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung has yet to unveil any official info on the availability of a mini version of the Galaxy S 4 flagship smartphone, yet it seems that the handset is almost confirmed. The mobile phone can be seen in a new series of photos coming from Weibo user PunkPanda, who leaked other Samsun...

13 May 2013
02:48 GMT

Sony Xperia ZR Goes Official with 4.55’’ Screen, Waterproof Capabilities

Today, Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Mobile made official a new smartphone in its popular Xperia lineup, namely the waterproof Xperia ZR. According to Sony, some of the main features of the new device include the highest level of water-resistance, especially when it comes to capturing photos and Full HD videos u...

13 May 2013
02:18 GMT

Huawei Ascend P2 Coming Soon at Three UK

On Friday, UK wireless carrier Three officially announced the upcoming availability of the Huawei Ascend P2 smartphone on its network. The new device will be compatible with the carrier’s Ultrafast network that already covers 80 percent of the UK population and which supports DC-HSDPA technology at the moment, ...

11 May 2013
22:01 GMT

Download Evernote 5.0.4 for Android

A new flavor of the Evernote application is now available for download for the owners of Android-based devices, namely version 5.0.4. According to the release notes, the new iteration of the software arrives with various bug fixes and improvements. Evernote was made available for all devices running under Android 1.6...

11 May 2013
16:31 GMT

New HTC One Video Ads Now Available

HTC One, the latest flagship smartphone from Taiwanese handset vendor HTC, hasn’t seen the popularity that its maker hoped for, but it seems that the phone maker is set to change that. The company has released new video advertisements for the smartphone, and you can see them attached to this article. As esp...

11 May 2013
07:51 GMT

Motorola XT1058 Emerges at the FCC En Route to AT&T

Mobile phone maker Motorola has been long rumored to plan the launch of new smartphones running under Google’s Android operating system, and it seems that it is indeed getting closer and closer to making one of them official. The handset has been spotted at the FCC as the Motorola XT1058, and rumor has it tha...

11 May 2013
05:30 GMT

Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Inbound, Benchmark Website Unveils

Last month, South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung unveiled to the world a new member of its Galaxy Tab series, in the form of the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 tablet PC, but it seems that a new such device is coming soon. The guys over at TechTastic have discovered in the GLBenchmark database reference to a certain Galaxy...

10 May 2013
15:31 GMT

LG Optimus G Pro Now Available at AT&T

Starting today, AT&T customers can purchase the Optimus G Pro smartphone from LG on the network of their wireless carrier, after having been made available for pre-order a few weeks ago. The smartphone can be seen at the moment on the wireless carrier’s website with a price tag of $199.99 (€153) attached to i...

10 May 2013
14:11 GMT

CyanogenMod 10.1.0 RC1 Available for Download

Earlier this week, a new flavor of CyanogenMod 10.1 was made available for download for a wide range of supported devices, namely the first release candidate flavor of the custom Android software, marking a new step towards the availability of CM 10.1 in a final flavor. “We haven’t used the ‘Relea...

10 May 2013
13:51 GMT


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