Xiaomi made more in Q1 2013 than all of 2012
Xiaomi, makers of a plethora of solid mobile devices, shared some good news with the world yesterday. It appears they turned a profit of $ 2.16 billion for the first quarter in 2013. This sits in stark...
View ArticleThe Play Store may be coming to Google Glass
Google Glass is still a bit locked down with development, and has its own portal for obtaining apps. While the Mirror API is available, the experience is still limited to those who are Glass Pioneers...
View ArticleHTC One Mini release date set for August 9 in the UK
HTC One The HTC One Mini is said to launch early next month in the UK, although the company is yet to make the highly anticipated handset official. Pocket-lint got the August 9 release date for the...
View ArticleHTC One vs HTC One Google Play Edition [video]
We’re looking at two great devices that may look similar on the outside, but are quite different on the inside. Yes, folks, this is the versus we’ve been promising you — the HTC One and HTC One Google...
View ArticleHuawei announces MediaPad 7 Youth
Back in June, Huawei announced its MediaPad 7 Vogue as a 7-inch tablet that combined voice calling, quad-core processing and a reasonably budget-friendly price tag. A month later and Huawei is back...
View ArticleAT&T Next is a poorly devised scam
AT&T’s Next actually makes us laugh out loud. Heartily. For all the consternation about paying full price for a phone, this new AT&T Next thing is a head scratcher. Rather than pay full price...
View ArticleEarly details and images of HP Brave surface
The first images and details for the upcoming Android-powered smartphone from HP have landed and darn it if we haven’t “seen” this design before. Called (for now) the HP “Brave”, the handset is...
View ArticleVerizon set to unveil Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, Droid Mini on July 23
The veritable carrier, Verizon Wireless, has been sending out invites to select members of the media for a press event on July 23rd. So, what does this mean for you? Well, for starters, it’s likely...
View ArticleNew Google Maps desktop version available without invites
Google announced that its new Google Maps desktop version is available to all users interested in the web app, although the company is still offering access to a preview version. The company took to...
View Article280 million unique tweets show geographical distribution of Android users
While Edward Snowden’s recent revelations about NSA surveillance have shed light on potentially reprehensible uses of mass data analysis, it’s important to remember that big data can be used for good,...
View ArticleGoogle has approached media companies about a streaming service
If you’re enjoying your All Access Play Store music streaming service, Google may have something else in store for you. Now that the search magnate has music knocked, they’re looking for your attention...
View ArticleIMDB app gets a new update
Alright movie fans, the IMDB app for Android and iOS has just been updated, bringing with it some convenient functionality! With ticketing powered by another popular movie app, Fandango, users can now...
View ArticleCanalys: Over 5 million smartwatch units shipping next year
Smartwatch sales are expected to soar next year, as more tech companies launch their respective models. Research firm Canalys expects smartphone sales to increase by 900% next year compared to...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update apparently leaked
The Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for the Wi-Fi version of the Galaxy Note 8.0 has been leaked, and it’s already available to interested users. While Samsung is yet to officially roll out the update,...
View ArticleAndroid developer revenue closing in on iOS
iOS is often touted as the more lucrative platform for developers to sell their apps on, and it’s an all too often sight to see an application launch on Apple’s Appstore before it reaches Google’s Play...
View ArticleFirst instance of augmented reality on Google Glass
Augmented reality is one area where wearable technology, like Google Glass, really has a chance to excel. So far, no-one has been able to turn this potential into a full working idea, but Brandyn White...
View ArticleHTC One Mini appears in Chinese certification database as the 601e
The HTC One Mini has been a mysterious little device, only showing up briefly the in the odd benchmark and rumor these past few months. But despite all the evidence of the handset’s existence, HTC...
View ArticleSamsung trademark applications hint at future Galaxy stars
Every once in a while I like to swing by the U.S. Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) to see what sort of hints I can stumble over. Are there any new, fun Android products on the horizon? While not...
View ArticleLG G2 to be unveiled on August 7 in New York
A new report from the Wall Street Journal seems to confirm that the LG August 7 media event taking place in New York City will star the LG (Optimus) G2. We were already expecting the handset to be...
View ArticleGoogle schedules Android-related event for July 24
Next week figures to be a fun one for those who follow the Android space. Invitations are being passed out for a “breakfast” with Google’s own Sundar Pichai. As the lead of Android and Chrome...
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