HTC One Mini coming “really soon” says leaker. In Germany on August 3?
Take this with a pinch of your favorite condiment, but these two reports today seem to corroborate. First, @LlabTooFeR, a Twitter user who has a good record when it comes to outing HTC’s plans, replied...
View ArticlePhoto Sphere for the masses – install the new stock Android camera APK now
The brand new HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play editions come with a little bonus – a revamped version of the Camera app that is different from that on the Nexus 4. It is speculated that the...
View ArticleGoogle Play Movies updated with new layout and Watch Now feature
Google’s been updating its apps with a slide-out navigation bar recently, and the next app to receive this handy tool is Google Play Movies. However, the slide-out navigation bar isn’t the only thing...
View ArticleBoomerang Gmail app now available for Android
If you’ve ever received an email, and procrastinated sending a reply, you’re in good stead. We all do it, and we all forget about messages at one point or another. We make mental notes to check it...
View ArticleGoogle Play Edition: exactly what we asked for, but maybe not what we wanted
The Nexus 4: maybe not your cup of tea, but a stellar device. Nexus devices are built with the aim of setting a hardware standard for the next year of Android, and raising the bar a bit for all...
View ArticleJudge denies Apple’s request to add the Samsung Galaxy S4 to its 2014 patent...
Raise your hand if you are sick and tired of Apple and Samsung’s little patent war. I suspect there are quite a few hands raised up. Not only is a trial date in the cards for re-calculating how much...
View ArticleIs Google Now finally coming to Chrome soon?
The Google Search update which rolled out with useful new features the other day might soon be followed by yet another update from Google, based on information that first appeared in a report published...
View ArticleVerizon hits 500 LTE markets; VoLTE-compatible phones due 2014
Verizon announced this week that the carrier now has 500 markets across the United States which offer 4G LTE speeds. Parkersburg, W.Va., became the lucky city to see the monumental mark and will play...
View ArticleBoot animation and live wallpaper for Google Play edition phones available...
The boot animation and live wallpaper for the Google Play Edition phones (also known as Galaxy S4 and HTC One Nexus experiences smartphones) can be downloaded and installed on other devices. After they...
View ArticleGoogle Now adds TV cards and Google Offers [Google Search]
A newly updated version of the Google Search app for Android sees the introduction of two new Google Now cards. Those of you with Jelly Bean versions of Android will be able to take advantage of...
View ArticleGoogle’s new scan for Chrome Web Store submissions improves security
Chrome users are probably familiar with the Chrome Web Store. Much like the Play Store for Android, the Chrome Web Store is where all kinds of apps and extensions are housed for the powerhouse browser....
View ArticlePlants vs. Zombies 2 apparently delayed
A short update on the official Plants vs Zombies Twitter account delivered some bad news, at least for fans of the popular game – Plants vs Zombies 2 will not be launched on July 18, but “later in the...
View ArticleExynos 4 devices (Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2 and others) getting only...
The CyanogenMod team explained that while Exynos 4-based devices won’t get the general release CyanogenMod 10.1 version for the time being, they will still have access to nightly builds. The “affected”...
View ArticleRumored Motorola DVX created for emerging markets
According to recent rumors, Google and Motorola may have a brand new device in the works. The mystery device has been code-named the DVX, which is slated to follow the Moto X and be an extremely cheap...
View ArticleAnalysts argue about whether or not Google+ can overtake Facebook
What good is social media? The real aim is to engage people with similar interests, right? Maybe get a different point of view, or expand your horizons a touch. Some people aren’t worth the time it...
View ArticleT-Mobile Xperia Z launch set for July 17 [rumor]
What looks like a leaked image showing T-Mobile’s product launch plans for the near future seems to reveal the release date of the Xperia Z. Sony’s flagship device has been rumored for quite a while to...
View ArticleAndroid 4.3 coming in July to Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition [rumor]
A fresh rumor says that Samsung will soon update its Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which is the next expected Android OS update version. Sam Mobile has it from its insiders...
View Article23 percent of Windows Phone users come from Android, claims Microsoft
Yesterday during a BUILD session geared towards Windows Phone, Microsoft aimed to motivate developers by talking a bit about the mobile OS’ current market penetration. During the presentation Microsoft...
View ArticleGoogle Android console, smartwatch, and new Nexus Q coming
A new Wall Street Journal report says that Google is working on a bunch of new Android devices, “as the Internet company seeks to spread the software’s domination beyond smartphones and tablets,” and...
View ArticleQualcomm ZOLA smartwatch to launch in September [rumor]
A Twitter account known for the mobile-related leaks it presents on a frequent basis says that Qualcomm will have its own smartwatch in stores later this year, called the ZOLA. However, other details...
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