My Android Stuffs: March 2013

Sunday, 31 March 2013

Galaxy S4 Mini release date set for May/June after next week announcement, report says

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-177604" alt=samsung-galaxy-s4-mini src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-mini.jpg" width=600 height=400></P><P>Samsung’s Galaxy S4 will hit stores in late-April but the device may be too big – it features a 5-inch display – for some potential buyers. Just like last year, the company also has a Galaxy S4 Mini in the works and a new report suggests that

Arrrrrgh - there be booty buried somewhere in this Google Treasure Map

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Google Treasure Maps" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-google-treasure-maps.jpeg"></P><P>The end of YouTube is just the start of Google's April Fool's Day 2013 fun. Up next we've got Google Treasure Maps. It's, ummm, Google Maps done up treasure-map style, having been scanned from William "Captain" Kidd's lost

Google Nose is Mountain View's third April Fools' joke

Google still isn't finished with the April Fools' shenanigans, and the announcement of Google Nose may be the silliest one yet. Billing it as "the new scentsation in search", the website lists a full set of features:Your internet sommelier: expertly curated Knowledge Panels pair images, descriptions, and aromas.Take a wiff: the Google Aromabase - 15M+ scentibytes.Don't ask, don't smell: For when you're wary of your query - SafeSearch included.Street Sense vehicles have inhaled and indexed

HTC One X to receive Sense 5 and 4.2 over the summer

Naturally when a new device comes out, owners of the previous generation of the device are left wondering if they’ll ever see the new software features on their current phones. And, after seeing the cool stuff Sense 5 can do, I can imagine there were some envious One X owners after HTC took the wraps off the One.Well, good news if you do own a One X. The latest leak from a trusted Twitter user, @LlabTooFeR, says that the international One X will be receiving Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5 in one

Facebook Home to be the OS name of Facebook’s Android phone?

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-153810" alt=facebook-phone src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebook-phone.jpg" width=600 height=387></P><P>Facebook will reportedly unveil a new Facebook phone later this week, with the device said to be running a new Android user interface / fork which could be called Facebook Home.</P><P>What appear to be two distinct sources suggest that Facebook Home is the

Do programmers “loathe” developing mobile games for Android?

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-181686" alt="Android design" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Android-design.jpg" width=600 height=325><BR>With Android accounting for the lion’s share of mobile device operating systems worldwide, you might think that developers are absolutely head over heels in love with it. But the truth tells a different story, at least according to the founder of one company that

HTC One X Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5 coming in June/July, new report claims

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-92132" alt=htc-one-x src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-htc-one-x.jpg" width=600 height=390></P><P>The HTC One X has been just updated to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, but according to a new report, HTC won’t stop there with the upgrades. The Android 4.2.2 update for the One X is rumored to arrive in June/July, complete with the new HTC Sense 5 UI on top.</P><P>The

Microsoft Lync 2013 for Android now available for download

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-181676" alt="Lync 2013" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Lync-2013.jpg" width=600 height=352><BR>When Microsoft Lync for Android was first released back in 2011, it was still stuck in the 2010 era of user-interface design. As you can imagine, it looks severely outdated now when compared with Microsoft’s other mobile applications. Fortunately, a much needed updated has

Saturday, 30 March 2013

Google’s ‘#ifihadglass’ winners are mostly celebs and famous Twitter users

While the Google Glass Explorer competition debacle drags on, and thousands of people go up in arms over Google’s seemingly random choices for winners of its “#ifihadglass” gig on Twitter and Google+, a Stanford CS Ph.D student by the name of Andrej Karpathy put together some data in an attempt to show what Google’s overall plan for this whole thing might have been. As it turns out, Google might have had a clear criteria for choosing competition winners after all.Based on the data

OUYA shipping to early backers, retail launch on June 4th

<BODY readability="8"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-156477" alt=ouya_shipping src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-ouyashipping.jpeg" width=432 height=294></P><P>Early backers of the OUYA game console got a nice surprise this week when Julie Uhrman, the project’s founder, announced consoles had shipped already. If you were one of those supporters, your unit should be arriving any day now.

Sony Xperia ZL review (video)

Sony has made significant progress since it bought Ericsson out of their business venture back in early 2012. But, moving into 2013, the Japanese phone manufacturer still had a lot to improve on if it wanted to tackle the “big boys” of the smartphone market.Less than a year following the Ericsson “divorce”, Sony introduced not one, but two great Android smartphones: the Sony Xperia Z and the Sony Xperia ZL.At first blush, the Xperia Z, which we reviewed a couple of weeks back, seemed

Samsung beats Nokia in some emerging markets, says survey

In a report released by Gartner last month, Nokia was trailing Samsung in the overall worldwide mobile phone sales chart in 2012, a testament to the former’s sales power – particularly for “dumb” phones – in emerging markets.But Nokia will want to heed the finding of the latest “Mobile Trends” survey from marketing firm Upstream, which shows that Samsung is beginning to flex its mobile muscle in several key markets in the developing world.If price weren’t an issue – 32% of

Snubbed by Samsung over Exynos, Lenovo wants to design its own chips

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-133930" alt=bunny src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-bunny3.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>Lenovo is reportedly creating its own chip design division, that will focus on creating systems on a chip for mobile devices. One on of the reasons behind the move is the strained relationship with Samsung.</P><P>The mobile components business is in a peculiar state,

Friday, 29 March 2013

Sale: Tasker for Android price drops to $1.99, that’s 70% off

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-181288" alt="tasker android" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-tasker-android.jpg" width=600 height=350></P><P>Tasker for Android, a very useful app that recently received a new update and theme using Holo UI, is now available for much cheaper in the Google Play Store.</P><P>The app that used to cost $6.49 is now available for $1.99, so now might be a

Unreal Engine powered EPOCH now available in the Google Play Store

<P><IMG class="size-full wp-image-181360 aligncenter" alt="epoch unreal engine" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-epoch.jpg" width=600 height=292></P><P>Uppercut Games’ Unreal Engine powered EPOCH is now available to download from the Google Play Store.</P><P>EPOCH is a visually stunning game set in a post-apocalyptic world where robots are battling for survival in a never-ending war. Players

Google’s Babble is actually Google Babel and will come to Android, iOS, Chrome, Gmail, and G+

<BODY readability="6"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-154915" alt=babble_geekdotcom src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-babblegeekdotcom.jpg" width=568 height=432></P><P>If you’ve been keeping up at home, we’ve heard a ton of reports lately that Google is releasing a unified chat client called “Babble.” Well, turns out that client is actually called Babel, but many of the other rumored

Fieldrunners 2 beta invites are going out

A few days ago we told you about the Fieldrunners 2 for Android closed beta and directed you to the sign-up page. If you followed through and signed up, be sure to check your inbox to see if you got in, as the invites are now rolling out. In the email you receive, you are given full instructions on installing and running the app, as well as the proper channel to submit bugs. That last part is important -- if you did get in, be sure to contact Subatomic Studios and let them know. Also, some

Computer pioneer Alan Kay says the iPad has “been dumbed down so far it’s distressing”

Apple’s iPad may get outsold by Android tablets this year; according to mobile computing pioneer Alan Kay, the iPad isn’t even that impressive. Kay recently spoke at a Churchill Club event in Silicon Valley and shared his thoughts on Apple’s tablet. Here are a few of his choice words:“The iPad’s been dumbed down so far it’s distressing. And Microsoft of course followed suit with its interface.”Kay claims the iPad is an anti-personal computer and not only is difficult, but

Google applies for patent to tie weather and location data to camera settings

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Patent application" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-google-camera-weather-patent.jpg"></P><P>Google has filed for a patent that would adjust camera settings for optimal performance based on GPS coordinates and the current weather conditions. Depending on where you are, and what the weather might be like if it's determined that you're outdoors,

NVIDIA shows off The Conduit HD running on the Tegra 4-powered Project Shield [video]

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-180896" alt=Conduit-HD-Project-Shield src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Conduit-HD-Project-Shield.jpg" width=600 height=363></P><P>NVIDIA has been doing an admirable job keeping gamers abreast on its upcoming gaming console, Project Shield. Every week or so, the chip maker demos various graphics-intensive games running on the Shield to try and convince buyers that the console

Thursday, 28 March 2013

iFixit tears down the HTC One, finds HTC One parts inside that sexy aluminum shell

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="HTC One in pieces" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-ldpbhql1ljw3jeha.png"></P><P>The machined aluminum unibody and zero gap construction makes the HTC One a very attractive phone. It also makes it extremely difficult to take apart. Scoring a 1 out of 10 for reparability, iFixit warns that it is nearly impossible to open the phone without damaging the back

Facebook Messenger voice calls now available in the UK on the Android app

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-144621" alt="Facebook Messenger" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-messenger-facebook.jpg" width=600 height=291></P><P>If you’re a Facebook user in the UK, there’s some good news for you – the Facebook Messenger app now lets you make free voice calls.</EM></P><P>The feature has started rolling out to UK users of the Android Facebook Messenger

Tasker update hits Google Play, features new Holo UI for Android 4.0+ users

Back in January, developer Crafty Apps introduced a new beta to Tasker, bringing with it a whole new look. Now the latest version of the app has left the beta stage and officially hit Google Play with the new theme in tow, at least for those of us with Android 4.0 or newer.For those of you who have never used Tasker, this app is very useful for setting up and performing actions based on user-defined options like time, date, location and gesture. As an example, when you enter into your office,

How does the Galaxy S4 display stack up to the competition?

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-171964" alt="How does the Galaxy S4 display stack up to the competition?" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-7-aa-600.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>Samsung Galaxy S4 pre-orders are just weeks away here in the U.S., with AT&T announcing April 16 as a launch date. Needless to say it, but there is a lot to be excited about, with one of the

HTC One official 'double dip' hard shell case review

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="HTC One hard shell case." src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-htc-one-cases-19.jpg"></P><P>If you pick up a phone as beautiful and well-designed as the HTC One, chances are you're going to want to keep it that way. Full protective cases -- like the official HTC offering for the HTC One -- aren't for everyone, but tough plastic covering just about

The Chromebook Pixel project: final verdict.

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-large wp-image-180548" alt="Chromebook PIxel logo AA" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Chromebook-PIxel-logo-AA-600x265.jpg" width=600 height=265></P><P>In 30 days, we’ve covered a lot regarding the Chromebook Pixel. After the introduction, hardware was reviewed, and found to be terribly impressive. Chrome OS got the treatment, and proved itself admirable. We’ve even discussed

Simplifying Archos' set of Elements tablets

<BODY readability="2">Need help differentiating between an Archos Platinum tablet and an Archos Titanium tablet? We've got your Archos Elements covered.</P><IMG class=mugshot alt="Xiomara Blanco" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-XIOMARABLANCO-4218-00160x43.jpg" width=60 height=43> <IMG class=cnet-image alt=""

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Google Translate gets offline translation

<P><IMG class="aligncenter wp-image-53260" alt=Translate-french src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Translate-french.png" width=353 height=627></P><P>Google today rolled out a new feature in the Google Translate application for Android devices. What’s new? Oh, nothing… except the fact that you can translate yourself into fifty languages.</P><BLOCKQUOTE readability="7"><P>You can select

Galaxy S4 user interface walkthrough available before launch

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-171884" alt="samsung galaxy S4 logo aa 600" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-galaxy-S4-logo-aa-600.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>In addition to benchmarking the Exynos 5 Octa-based Galaxy S4 version (model number GT-I9500,) Sam Mobile</EM> also took the handset for a hands-on spin looking at several elements of its user interface including the Home

HTC One camera tips: How to take better pictures

The HTC One's "Ultrapixel" camera is one of its main selling points, as is the vast assortment of photo features arranged around it. But knowing how to get the most out of the camera hardware and its array of software options isn't always easy, which is why we've come up with a quick guide to walk you through the best way to using the HTC One's camera features.If you're picking up an HTC One this week in Europe or Asia -- or you're planning on taking the plunge in the weeks ahead -- you'll want

Google Maps live subway transit updates now available in New York, Salt Lake City

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-179722" alt=Google-Maps-New-York-Transit src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Google-Maps-New-York-Transit.jpg" width=600 height=329></P><P>Google Maps for Android gets even more useful, by offering live subway transit updates for New York City and the Salt Lake City greater area, as well as live service alert for the Washington, D.C., Metrorail.</P><P>Namely, seven

Initial batches of Google Glass to be manufactured in the US

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-158530" alt="google glass" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-google-glass.jpg" width=600 height=325></P><P>A couple of days back, Google selected the winners of its #IfIHadGlass competition, with the lucky people given the opportunity to pre-order the much talked about Google Glass, with the hard-to-overlook caveat being that the winners will still have to drum up the

Action Launcher gains 'Shutters' - swipe your way to widgets

Every now and then you run into a cool system-level Android app that does some really interesting stuff -- and does it well. Action Launcher is one such application. From Aussie developer Chris Lacy, Action Launcher, erm, launched in October 2012 and shifted the usual Android launcher paradigm -- the home screens for app icons, folders and widgets, and a separate app drawer full of icons -- to a far-left (and extremely speedy) list view for apps. An update in December brought forth Covers --

Featured Android Game Review: Aces Gin Rummy [Cards & Casino]

<BODY readability="4"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-155960" alt=Aces_Gin_Rummy_Splash_Banner src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-AcesGinRummySplashBanner-630x307.jpg" width=630 height=307></P><P>Normally I wouldn’t review a card game app because there are so many out there, but since Concrete Software is one of our favorite developers, I wanted to check it out. Now the closest thing I

Google Maps updated with more live transit info for D.C., NYC and SLC

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Google Maps transit" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-google-maps-transit.jpg"></P><P>Google Maps -- on mobile and the web -- has been updated with fresh live transit data in three U.S. cities. The new data covers departure times for seven lines on the New York City subway, in addition to bus and tram data in the greater Salt Lake City area and service

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

T-Mobile's HTC One, Galaxy S4 each will cost just $99

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="HTC One and Galaxy S4" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-gs4-htcone-20.jpg"></P><P>We've been waiting on U.S. pricing for both the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4, and T-Mobile today became the first operator to do so. T-Mo also confirmed it'll be a launch partner for the Galaxy S4, with a launch slated for May

Samsung Galaxy S4 accessory pricing and release dates leak

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Flipcover with S View" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-s-view-flip-cover.png"></P><P>Pricing and tentative release dates have leaked for a slew of Samsung Galaxy S4 accessories today. If we go back to Samsung's Unpacked event in New York for the S4, they talked a bit about some of these, namely the gear to use with Samsung's S Health application.

Puck-shooting game PUK hits Google Play in all its minimalistic glory [video]

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-178868" alt=PUK src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-PUK.jpg" width=600 height=293></P><P>If you’re in a dire need of a new and challenging puzzle game to give your brain some much-need workout, check out the rather unusual PUK on Google Play, which has just been released by developer Laser Dog. You won’t find any cutesy birds or pigs here, as it’s all about the gameplay.

Four magnificent Android apps for discovering Android apps

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53234" alt=discover_new_android src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-discovernewandroid.jpg" width=720 height=380></P><P>Yes, you read that headline right. We’ve put together a short list of Android apps to help you discover more Android apps and games. Why? Because there is nothing quite like the serendipitous feeling of stumbling into a new favorite app. We’re here to

Humble Bundle launches its first bundle exclusively for Android

<P><IMG class="size-full wp-image-178888 aligncenter" alt=humble-bundle-android src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-humble-bundle-android.jpg" width=600 height=273>While Humble Bundle has put on a multitude of bundles for Android devices, they haven’t been Android exclusive before. Most of the games in Android bundles could also be played on the PC or Mac. This time around, Humble Bundle has launched a bundle that is exclusive

With Aakash 3 already in the works, what happened to the Aakash 2?

The Aakash tablet, the $35 Android tablet, was the pet project of former HRD Minister Kapil Sibal, whose vision was to ensure the availability of a tablet for every Indian student, at a very budget-friendly price point. While the idea itself is amazing, the execution has been lacking. The Aakash tablet had a lot of issues, and while the Aakash 2 announcement was more promising, it has hit a snag as well.So with a change in leadership, with M M Pallam Raju taking over, the first question on

Get this look for your Android: Newspaper

Do you know what love to do with our Android handsets and tablets? We ‘re huge fans of changing the home screen around a bit and creating a new user experience. That’s why we present a weekly series of Get This Look posts.In a nutshell we show you a new look for your Android handset and tell you which apps you’ll need if you want to mimic the feel. Some of these are a little easier to create than others and many of them can be tweaked to no end. The following details are but the

HTC One coming to T-Mobile for as low as $99

<P>T-Mobile just announced that it is officially moving to no-contract plans, where it will offer a “new” way to buy phones. Along those lines, The Verge is reporting that T-Mobile will launch the Samsung Galaxy S4 on May 1. Let’s pile it on, shall we?</P><P>It is rumored that T-Mobile will launch the HTC One for $99 up-front, presumably with a $15-$20 monthly installment plan to pay off.</P><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-51836"

Police wants your text messages stored forever, reveals proposal

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-178424" alt="police texting" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-police-texting.jpg" width=600 height=423> Credit: moriza/Flickr </P><P>The Congress has some decisions to make regarding changes to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986. Recently, a congressional panel sat down to discuss revisions to the act, one such proposal requiring carriers to record

Monday, 25 March 2013

Nexus 7 now available in India directly from the Play Store

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Nexus 7 India" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-nexus-7-india.png"></P><P>The Nexus 7 has just appeared for sale on the Google Play store in India, with a shipping date of April 5. There hasn't been any official announcement to our knowledge, but a couple of quick people on Twitter found it as soon as it went live in the store -- and it doesn't

How to set up your HTC One

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="HTC Get Started" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-htc-get-started.jpg"></P><P>So you've unwrapped your shiny new HTC One and you're ready to get up and running. In this article we'll help guide you through the process of getting your accounts and preferences in order, in addition to showing you around the new home screen

Evernote 5 available in the Play Store with updated UI, camera, and shortcuts

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-2013-03-25105501.png"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge31.png"> <P>Evernote users will be happy to see that their favorite note taking app has received a large update today, bumping it up to version 5.0. Along with a minor

Google+ app update focuses on photos, posts, profiles and communities

A new 3.6 release of Google + which will go live in the Google Play Store today focuses on four key segments: photos, posts, profiles and communities.Details in the updated version of Google+ include:Posts include more text up front—from the original message, and from commentsTapping video, photo or link attachments takes you directly to a watch page, lightbox or websiteImage previews are rarely cropped, so you’ll see portrait photos (for instance) in all their gloryKey actions like +1,

Samsung Galaxy S4 already cloned, launches before the real one

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-178170" alt="Samsung Galaxy S4" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-clone.jpg" width=600 height=375></P><P>The Samsung Galaxy S4 won’t be out until the end of April and manufacturers are already taking a crack at it. Thanks to a tip from Caotic.it</EM>, we found out that Chinese manufacturer Sunle</EM> has cloned the Galaxy S4,

LG Optimus G Pro Review! (video)

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-177420" alt="LG Optimus G Pro aa 4 600" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-LG-Optimus-G-Pro-aa-4-600.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>In a world where the line between smartphones and tablets is increasingly blurry, the LG Optimus G Pro stands out as a state-of-the-art device that combines a massive display with cutting edge specifications. The G Pro is truly a beast

Qualcomm releases ‘Reign of Amira: the Lost Kingdom’, a game designed to show off the power of the Snapdragon 600

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-178138" alt=qualcomm src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-reign-of-amira.jpg" width=600 height=291></P><P>Qualcomm wants you to know that its new Snapdragon 600 processor is totally badass in just about every way, gaming included. What better way to show off what its new chipset can do then release an in-house game that can act as a tech demo? That’s exactly what they’ve

Sony Xperia ZL officially priced in the U.S.

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Xperia ZL" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-xperia-zlus7-640x4280.jpg"></P><P>The Sony Xperia ZL has been listed for pre-order at Sony's U.S. store for some time, but today brings the first official word on pricing for the North American Sony flagship. According to Sony's store listing page, two models will be offered. The first, C6502, will

Steve 'Cyanogen' Kondik leaves Samsung

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Steve Kondik" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-cyanogen0.jpg"></P>Image: SF Android User Group</P><P>In a Google+ post this morning, CyanogenMod founder Steve Kondik offered some of his thoughts on Samsung's new Galaxy S4, before revealing that he's recently left the software engineering job he took at the company just over 18 months ago. In

HTC talks about delay for HTC One, confirms it’s camera-related

HTC has confirmed that the reason for the delays in getting the HTC One to market is, in fact, related to the camera. In speaking with the Wall Street Journal, HTC marketing lead, Benjamin Ho, said it was because the Ultrapixels camera is specially-made for them and the demand is very high.“Our friends in the media have been asking why there has been a delay in shipments for the new HTC One, whether there is a component shortage,” he said. “There is some shortage, because the phone’s

7.85-inch Colorfly CT781 Android tablet takes on the iPad mini: thinner profile, cheaper price

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-177678" alt=colorfly-ct781-vs-ipad-mini src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-colorfly-ct781-vs-ipad-mini.jpg" width=600 height=373></P><P>The Colorfly CT781 is a brand new iPad mini clone from China that runs Android, in addition to the Goopad mini that we’ve seen a while ago.</P><P>Made by Colorful, the Colorfly CT781 sports a 7.85-inch display, and while it looks

Order & Chaos Duels, a new collectible trading cards game from Gameloft

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-177708" alt="order & chaos duels" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-orders-chaos-duels.jpg" width=600 height=453></P><P>Gameloft has released Order & Chaos Duels</EM>, the latest game in its Order & Chaos</EM> series. This time we’re talking about a collectible trading cards game (or CTG, as everyone calls them).</P><P>The game,

Sunday, 24 March 2013

Android Advanced: USB OTG on the Nexus 4

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Mounted USB Drive on Nexus 4" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-otg-hero0.jpg"></P><P>Owners of previous Nexus devices have enjoyed the ability to directly connect to USB flash drives and other peripherals using USB OTG (On The Go). The online help manual for the Nexus 4 originally said it would also have this feature, until Google removed it, instead

What is LTE Advanced?

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-177264" alt=Network-tower-lte-advanced-article src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Network-tower-lte-advanced-article.jpg" width=600 height=330></P><P>If you’re living in the U.S., and select other parts of the world, then there’s a good chance that you’re enjoying a fast LTE connection. Sadly for me living in the UK, our 4G network is lagging severely behind, and it looks

Ravensword Shadowlands: This is what a mobile RPG should look like

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Ravensword: Shadowlands" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-ravensword-shadowlands.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge30.png"> <P>NVIDIA has a long history of pairing up with game developers to make games that look great on devices running its chipsets, and there's no better

Gameloft’s UNO & Friends announced for Android with an official trailer

<IMG class="size-full wp-image-177144 aligncenter" alt=uno-and-friends-gameloft src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-uno-and-friends-gameloft.jpg" width=600 height=344></P><P>While Gameloft may already offer a decent version of UNO, that isn’t stopping the developer from improving upon it. The studio has launched an announcement trailer unveiling its second UNO game, UNO & Friends.</P>UNO & Friends promises to

International roundup: New Sony phones, our HTC One review and Galaxy S4 chips

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w300h250 " alt="HTC One" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-htc-one-uk-05.jpg"> <IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w300h250 " alt="Xperia SP + L" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-xperia-sp-l.png"><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w300h250 " alt="Galaxy S4"

Love ‘Game of Thrones’? Grab the companion app from Google Play for free

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-177064" alt=Game-of-Thrones-Android src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Game-of-Thrones-Android.jpg" width=600 height=293></P><P>Are you a fan of the epic HBO TV series – and the superb novels – the Game of Thrones? If you’re still trying to make your way through the books, whilst waiting for season 3 to start on the small screen, we know how difficult it can be to follow

Saturday, 23 March 2013

First generation ASUS Padfone gets bumped up to Jelly Bean

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="ASUS Padfone" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-padfone-render.png"></P><P>While we may be waiting on the arrival of the new ASUS Padfone Infinity, it could be easy to forget about the first generation Padfone. The one that started it all for ASUS and their phone/tablet hybrid range first properly appeared back at MWC 2012, but ASUS sure hasn't

ASUS teases something square and silver but what could it be? [UPDATE]

When it comes to teasers, ASUS loves ‘em. They’re always hyping some new product up on their social networking pages, the latest coming by way of Google+ and a mysterious device. Or washer. Or…. subwoofer? Really, we have no idea what it is. Judging by the tiny feet holding it up, we’re wondering if this isn’t the ASUS Qube we took a look at back during CES. If it is, it’s gotten a major design overhaul. Wont have to wait too much longer to find out. Apparently, all will be revealed

Eric Schmidt still loves his BlackBerry

The new look of Google management

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-142030" alt="google logo " src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-google-logo-aa.jpg" width=600 height=391> Meneame/Flickr </P><P>Technology is a funny thing. Constantly moving, evolving, shifting, and transforming. Progressive fields are like that, naturally, so we really shouldn’t be surprised when a company like Google changes things up a bit. The recent management

Friday, 22 March 2013

Nook HD+ buyers will receive free Simple Touch reader with purchase starting March 24

Barnes & Noble is set to start including a free Nook Simple Touch e-reader with the purchase of its higher-end 9-inch Nook HD+ tablet starting March 24th. Reports in February indicated that B&N may be looking to scale down its Nook hardware efforts, and deals like this often coincide with a dumping of inventory. Since launching in 2011, the Simple Touch e-readers haven't taken off in the way B&N would have hoped to compete with Amazon's Kindle e-readers. Similarly, its multimedia-focused

Samsung 'Galaxy S4 Mini' sighted, looks like a miniature Galaxy S4

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w300h250 " alt="Galaxy S4 Mini" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-i91904.jpg"> <IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w300h250 " alt="Galaxy S4 Mini" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-i91901.jpg"> <IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w300h250 " alt="Galaxy S4 Mini"

Samsung hard at work on 10.1- and 11.6-inch Full HD AMOLED display, says rumor

<P><IMG class="size-full wp-image-162146 aligncenter" alt="Samsung Galaxy Logo aa - 600px" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Samsung-Galaxy-Logo-aa-600px2.jpg" width=600 height=350></P><P>The rumor mill is firing up again. Only a day after hearing details about a Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Tab 3, Sam Mobile</EM> is reporting that they have information on a Galaxy Tab 3 Plus with a Super AMOLED Full HD

PhoneSuit Flex review

<P><IMG title="PhoneSuit Flex" class="size-medium wp-image-52554 alignleft" alt=PhoneSuitFlex src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-ChargerReview-300x194.jpg" width=300 height=194></P><P>Living in Manhattan, I often find myself out and about in the city with dangerously low levels of battery power. I’ve tried to compensate by carrying additional USB cables, clunky cases with batteries built-in, and even

Droid RAZR HD and MAXX HD Android 4.1.2 update is live

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Droid RAZR HD and MAXX HD" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-droidrazrhd2.jpg"></P><P>Droid RAZR HD and MAXX HD owners have started receiving an update for their devices. This latest OTA will bump both versions of the RAZR HD to Android 4.1.2, and comes with security patches from Google and a fix for data roaming.</P><P>Multiple software

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Perfectly Clear app updated and now better, stronger, faster

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Perfectly Clear" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-perfectly-clear.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge27.png"> <P>Perfectly Clear for Android just got a hefty update, making one of my favorite apps even better. Perfectly Clear is an intelligent photo editor, that can take a good

Five reasons Evernote still reigns over Google Keep

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-38906" alt=evernote_720w src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-evernote720w.jpg" width=705 height=345></P><P>Look, as nice as Google Keep is in its first iteration, there’s a long way to go. Sure, I love the idea that it ties with my Google account, synchronizes across all my devices, and offers some great widgets. On the other hand, I’ve already come to see things in Google

Google X Phone not to offer customizable hardware, new report says

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-153020" alt="Motorola X Phone" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Motorola-X-Phone.jpg" width=600 height=349></P><P>The X Phone rumor mill is getting stronger and stronger these days, and we have a new report that contradicts some of the most recent things we’ve heard about Google’s upcoming Android handset, specifically, hardware

Samsung lock screen bypassed entirely with clever, meticulous trickery

Another Samsung lock screen security issue has come to light today, potentially allowing someone with physical access to a Jelly Bean-based Samsung phone to bypass a pattern or PIN lock. Brought to light by blogger Terrence Eden -- who you may remember from his earlier Note 2 exploits -- this one's particularly impressive because of the clever array of tricks used to achieve the eventual unlock.The method, demonstrated on a Galaxy Note 2 running Android 4.1.2, relies on the fact that returning

Pebble smart watch firmware 1.9 now available

<BODY readability="4"><IMG alt=tw:itter src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-sharett6.jpg" this? share> <P><IMG title=Pebble_watch_email_1 class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-115616" alt="" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Pebblewatchemail1-640x362.png" width=640 height=362></P><P>A few days ago, we were told about a new firmware upgrade headed to

Xperia Z devices are randomly dying, but Sony is working on a fix

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Xperia Z" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-xperia-z-preview-201.jpg"></P><P>Some Sony Xperia Z users are reporting that their device is randomly shutting down, never to turn back on again. XperiaBlog</EM> points to several different user groups that are finding their devices shut down without their knowledge, and can't do anything to have them

Samsung aware of lock screen security issues, working on a fix

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Galaxy Note 2 lock screen" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-note-2-review-1401.jpg"></P><P>The past few weeks have seen some prominent lock screen security issues come to light on certain Android 4.1-based Samsung phones, including the Galaxy Note 2. Most recently, blogger Terence Eden was able to completely bypass the Note 2's lock screen security by

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Jawbone UP companion app now available for Android

Until today the Jawbone UP has been an iOS only affair if you want to take advantage of the mobile aspect, but that has changed with the release of the Android companion app. If you're not familiar with the device, it tracks sleeping and exercise habits, and when mated with your smartphone the companion application allows users to keep track of their diet as well, making it an all around fitness and health system.The app has just now gone live in the Play Store for users to download, so head

Jawbone UP app arrives for select Android devices

Jawbone today announced that the wristband and application is now available for select Android devices. Effective immediately, the is compatible with a number of handsets running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or later.“We’re excited to expand the UP community by introducing support for Android…Today marks a big step toward our commitment to help people establish a basis for behavior change by bringing UP to everyone who wants to live better lives.” – Travis Bogard, Jawbone vice

The Minuum keyboard aims to move on from the typewriter era

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-174896" alt="minuum feature" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-minuum-feature.jpg" width=600 height=376></P><P>There are numerous third-party keyboard apps available on the Google Play Store, with the popular ones featuring increasing similar features such as auto correct, word completion, word prediction, and swipe typing. So what will it take to stand out in this

HTC One: Zoes and Video Highlights

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="HTC Zoe" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-zoe.jpg"></P><P>One of the most important -- and impressive -- features of the HTC One is, of course, the camera. We're not going to dive into the whole "UltraPixel" thing here, nor is this a review of camera quality. We'll worry about how</EM> the sausage is made later. Right now it's

Nvidia CEO unveils next two gens of Tegra, dubbed Logan, Parker

<BODY readability="22">Jen-Hsun Huang says the company's mobile chip will show 100-times improvement from the first generation to the fifth.</P><IMG class=mugshot alt="Shara Tibken" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-SharaTibken60x43.jpg" width=60 height=43> <IMG class=cnet-image alt="" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-TEgra.png" width=581 height=293>

Google to unify messaging and name it Babble, report indicates

<P><IMG class=" wp-image-52876 aligncenter" alt=babble_720 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-babble720.jpg" width=720 height=380></P><P>As a huge Google fan, I am quite excited at the news that Google is looking to unify all of their messaging platforms under one name. Google Voice, Talk, Google+ Messenger, Chat for Drive, and Hangouts are all great products on their own, but they really don’t interact with each other

Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Galaxy S4 not getting CyanogenMod support, according to some team members

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-102167" alt=banner-image-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-cyanogenmod-9-120717 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-banner-image-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-cyanogenmod-9-120717.jpg" width=600 height=350></P><P>The Galaxy S4 will hit various markets starting with late April, but it looks like we have some bad news for those of you looking forward to buy the smartphone and customize it with appropriate

Neatly for Twitter beta: A smooth and functional new client

Twitter's recent API limit enforcement has put a bind on many developers that are making clients, but that doesn't seem to have deterred Neatly from releasing its own. Currently in a "final beta" release, Neatly is a simple and clean (hence the name) client that performs well and gives simple settings for managing timelines and muting users.Hang with us after the break and see how Neatly for Twitter hangs with other clients in its current beta state. Like so many popular apps nowadays, Neatly

Google Flight Search now available in Europe

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Google Flight Search" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-google-flights.jpg"></P><P>Previously limited to journeys starting in the U.S., Google Flight Search is making its European debut this morning. Starting today users in UK, France, Italy, Spain or the Netherlands can use Flight Search to compare trips to the hundreds of supported destinations. As well

Samsung confirms it's already working on a smart watch of its own

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt=Samsung src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-ces3.jpg"></P><P>Samsung has confirmed that it's working on its own smart watch product, and has been for some time. The device will presumably be a major rival to Apple's anticipated iWatch, rumored to be released later in the year, as the mobile device space is increasingly seen as a two-horse race between

Monday, 18 March 2013

Light Flow updated with Gmail crash fix

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Light Flow" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-lightflowv3.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge21.png"> <P>Today we got a badass update to Gmail, giving users the much awaited feature of being able to reply, delete and archive right from the status bar notifications. Many

Google Play Music concept is the stuff we dream of

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-52851" alt=google_play_music_concept_720 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-googleplaymusicconcept720.png" width=720 height=380></P><P>I was browsing a little website called Reddit</EM> (ever heard of it?) today when I came across a conceptual design for Google Play Music. Described as being the sort of desktop application for Google Play Music that the author/artist

Doodle Jump gets optimized for newer Android devices, now available for free

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-173740" alt="Doodle Jump" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-doodle-jump.jpg" width=600 height=290></P><P>Android has sure come a long way in just a few short years, especially when it comes to graphics and gaming. While Doodle Jump</EM> might not have the impressive visuals you expect from newer games like Modern Combat 4</EM>, it is still an enjoyable

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India seeing Group Play update pushing out

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-grand1.jpg"></P><P>The Samsung Galaxy Grand is an interesting device. Despite having a 5 inch display -- the current standard for the high-end -- the Grand is definitely aimed at the mid-range market. It carries all the software bells and whistles of the current lead devices in the Samsung stable,

Sony announces Xperia SP and Xperia L - new mid-range and entry-level handsets

Without much in the way of fanfare, Sony Mobile has announced new mid-range and entry-level Android handsets, the Xperia SP and Xperia L. The subjects of many pre-release leaks, these new Xperias were expected to make an appearance at Mobile World Congress, but were no-where to be found on the show floor.As rumored, the Xperia SP is a 4.6-inch, 720p-screened device with an aluminum trim that incorporates elements of both the Xperia Z and Xperia U. Like the former, it's uses on-screen keys and

Sony Xperia L official – the best of Sony camera expertise in a smartphone

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-173444" alt="sony xperia l" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-sony-xperia-l.jpg" width=600 height=481></P><P>Sony upped its game in the Android smartphone arena with the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL flagship smartphones. But, the company hasn’t forgotten the fact that it has been its low-end and mid-range offerings that have helped the company gain popularity over the

Sony unveils Xperia SP, a “premium” HD smartphone with an affordable price tag

Remember when we used to call petite 4-inch WVGA phones with 1 GHz processors and 5 MP cameras “flagship” devices? Of course you do, it was only a couple of years ago. And now 4.6-inchers with HD screens and dual-core 1.7 GHz chips are mid-range. We live in exciting times, folks.Anyhoo, meet the Sony Xperia SP, the not-so-modest little brother of the impressive Xperia Z and ZL. This fellow has been making the rumor rounds for a couple of months now (under several names), but has become

Acer Liquid C1 hands-on and preview

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-173260" alt="Acer Liquid C1 hands on" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-DSC03271.jpg" width=600 height=452><BR>At the Acer launch event in the Philippines today that we reported about earlier, the Intel-based Liquid C1 smartphone was the star of the show. Out of all the smartphone models launched by Acer during that same event, only the Liquid C1 bears the distinction of

Galaxy S4 takes pole position in our benchmark comparison

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-171940" alt="samsung galaxy s4 vs iPhone 5 6 aa 600" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-iPhone-5-6-aa-600.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>We’ve done a collection of handset comparisons over the past few days, testing out the new Galaxy S4 against a range of top of the line smartphones. But now it’s time to stick all these handsets head to

Saturday, 16 March 2013

Chromebook Pixel available to buy in Australia through Mobicity

<P><IMG class="size-full wp-image-154387 aligncenter" alt="chromebook pixel (1)" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-chromebook-pixel-11.jpg" width=600 height=337>Australians wanting to get their hands on a Chromebook Pixel can now do so, as Mobicity has begun taking orders.</P><P>Mobicity is selling the Wi-Fi Chromebook Pixel for $1,648.90, including GST. As per usual with purchases from Mobicity, you’ll get a

iRig Recorder for Android now available from Google Play

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-irig0.png"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge20.png"> <P>IK Multimedia first announced that their iRig Recorder app would be coming to Android back at CES in early January. Back then, we were told to expect it to land by the end of

Samsung Galaxy S4 reportedly set for early May launch in India

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-15.jpg"></P><P>There's a lot of folks all around the world that are excited for the Samsung Galaxy S4. Following on from the massively successful Galaxy S3, there's no doubts that this is going to be one of the biggest sellers in mobile this year. Since the official

The Croods – The full Android app review

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-172992" alt="The Croods - app review" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-TheCroodsArticle.jpg" width=600 height=293> If you’re unfamiliar with The Croods, it’s a movie that’s due out in theaters on March 22, 2013 from the well known and widely respected animation studio Dreamworks. It features a few big stars, including Nicolas Cage, Cloris Leachman, Emma Stone, and Ryan

Cube U30GT2 goes for sale for $250, a quad-core 10.1-inch tab with full HD display

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172948" alt=Cube-U30GT src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Cube-U30GT.jpg" width=600 height=400></P><P>If you’re looking for an Android tablet that doesn’t skimp out on specs, but at the same time won’t cost a fortune, you may want to consider getting the Cube U30GT2.</P><P>We’ve seen some worthy tabs from Cube in the past, such as the 9.7-inch U9GT5, which

Xiaomi to trial super cheap Android powered set-top box in three Chinese cities

Google TV may not yet have really taken off, but that hasn't put Chinese manufacturer, Xiaomi, off the idea of an Android powered set-top box. The Xiaomi Box is set to come to market on March 19, initially in a three city trial -- those being Shanghai, Hangzhou and Changsha. The initial batch of the device will be limited beyond location too, with just 10,000 units initially being made available. The release of the Xiaomi Box has come about through a partnership with Chinese broadcaster,

Samsung Galaxy S4 or the HTC One

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="HTC One and the Galaxy S4." src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-gs4-htcone-2.jpg"></P><P>The battle lines have quickly been drawn between two of 2013's hottest Android smartphones -- phones that, by the way, not a whole lot of people have actually touched yet -- the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4. The HTC One is just now going on sale in

Apple's new web page talks up the iPhone as expected, but in reality it's good news for everyone

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Apple's new ad" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-whyiphonewebhero.jpg"></P><P>Apple has put up a new web page (and sent out an email blast to spam folders everywhere) praising the iPhone 5 against the competition. Plenty of Android fans are going to debate every single word Apple says until we're all blue in the face, but what I can see is that

U.S. Galaxy S4 model to be powered by Snapdragon 600 CPU

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Galaxy S4 rear" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-70.jpg"></P><P>At yesterday's big Samsung Galaxy S4 announcement, the manufacturer revealed that multiple versions of the phone would be produced running differing CPUs, as was the case with last year's Galaxy S3. Certain markets, including the U.S., will get a 1.9GHz quad-core

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC Droid DNA

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-171922" alt="samsung galaxy s4 vs HTC Droid DNA 1 aa 600" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-HTC-Droid-DNA-1-aa-600.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>On Thursday, the Samsung Galaxy S4 was finally unveiled by Samsung in New York, putting an end to months of rumors and speculations about the new member of the insanely popular Galaxy S line of

Sony’s unannounced Xperia SP gets its first render

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172904" alt=Xperia-SP-M35h src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Xperia-SP-M35h.jpg" width=600 height=333></P><P>Aside from the flagship Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, Sony is prepping a pair of mid-range phones that have yet to be made official, the Xperia SP and L.</P><P>We first learned of the former last month, when leaked pictures of the device made their way online. We

Beam Player: simple, clean folder-based music player

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Beam Player Pro" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-beam-player-pro.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge18.png"> <P>There are countless music players out there offering buckets of features and flair, but sometimes you just want a basic app to play music from a folder structure.

LG Optimus L9 finally receives long-awaited Android Jelly Bean update

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172798" alt="LG Optimus L9" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-LG-Optimus-L9.jpg" width=600 height=453><BR>In a report last month, we told you about a forthcoming software update for the LG Optimus L9 that would bring it up to speed with all the latest Android handsets in the market in terms of default software. Now, about three months after it first made its official

Second-gen Nexus 7 with high-res display to launch before Retina iPad mini, analyst says

Budget tablets with high-resolution displays are coming later this year, an analyst estimates, with the second-gen Nexus 7 to beat to market a Retina iPad mini.DisplaySearch analyst Paul Semenza said that a Nexus 7 2 could arrive with an HD+ resolution display – 1920 x 1200 – that would bump pixel density from 216ppi for the current model up to 323ppi.Display mass production for the Nexus 7 could start in the second quarter of the year, much earlier than panel production for the Retina iPad

HTC One versus Sony Xperia Z

The Xperia Z is Sony’s best smartphone yet, and it’s one of the first major flagship devices of 2013 to hit the market. But there’s competition coming, and not just from Samsung. HTC will be launching the HTC One in Europe from the end of the month, and the Taiwanese manufacturer’s going all-out with its very best build quality, redesigned software and a new kind of smartphone camera.So how does HTC’s latest hold up against Sony’s glass-clad beast? We’ve got comparisons in video,

XMBC for Android gets updated as work on next version continues

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172788" alt=xmbc src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-xmbc.jpg" width=600 height=334><BR>If you’re a fan of XMBC for Android and the XMBC project in general, then you’re going to love the latest bit of news published over at the XMBC Blog</EM>. The XMBC team says that they are going back to their usual monthly development cycle, which means that users can expect a new

Friday, 15 March 2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 will integrate 'Mobeam' barcode trasmission technology

Following up on Samsung's announcement today, Mobeam is saying that its barcode transmission technology is going to be integrated into the Galaxy S4 software. Mobeam's patented technology allows phones to mimic the characteristics of a standard 1-D barcode so that laser scanners used in most POS (Point Of Sale) systems can read them. Typically these laser scanners can't read smart phone screens, so Mobeam gets around this by having the device send pulses of light that mimic the reflection of

Samsung shows off Hub and new content services on the Galaxy S4

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-12.jpg"></P><P>The Samsung Galaxy S4 is real, official, and the waiting is finally over. There's a lot to take in on both the hardware and the software front, and we're really only just beginning to scratch the surface. During the Unpacked event in New York City, we were

Hands On: Samsung Galaxy S4 [Video]

Tonight in NYC, we were able to take a look at the all new Samsung Galaxy S4. Looking very much like its predecessor, the Galaxy S3, the S4 features a 4.99? super AMOLED Full HD display and tons of new S-Features. Picking up the phone for the first time you can really feel how thin and light it is, well, its is made of carbon fiber. Coming in at 7.9mm thin, this phone really, really thin, did I mention its thin?Flipping the device over you can see the blue or white back plate, which is very

Samsung rolls out S Voice Drive voice commands for cars

<BODY readability="6">The feature connects users to a car by Bluetooth and lets drivers make calls, send messages, and check the weather with voice commands.</P><IMG class=mugshot alt="Donna Tam" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-DonnaTam60x43.jpg" width=60 height=43> <IMG class=cnet-image alt="Samsung Galaxy S4 event"

Sprint to sell Galaxy S4 in Q2, unlimited LTE still intact

Sprint is planning to release the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the second quarter of the year, and is confirming that it will continue to offer unlimited LTE with the device. Following in line with most other carriers, Sprint isn't getting to much more specific about pricing our availability details:Sprint is excited to bring the benefit of Truly Unlimited 4G LTE data to the U.S. variant of Galaxy S4 in the second quarter of this year. Our customers will appreciate the ability to use Galaxy S4 to surf

Samsung’s wireless gaming controller is my favorite accessory of the night

<BODY readability="6"><IMG alt=tw:itter src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-sharett5.jpg" this? share> <P><IMG title=dsc08035 class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-118095" alt="" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-dsc08035-640x425.jpg" width=640 height=425></P><P>You burnt out on Samsung Galaxy S4 news yet? Good. We have one more little tidbit of news

Sony SmartWatch update brings seven new watch faces, notification previews

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w450h400 " alt="Sony SmartWatch Update" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-sony-smartwatch-update.png"> <IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w450h400" alt="Sony SmartWatch Update" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-sony-smartwatch-update-2.png"></P><IMG

Samsung Galaxy S4 software improvements headed to the Galaxy S3

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-8.jpg"></P><P>Samsung showed off a whole bunch of new software improvements launching with the Galaxy S4, but apparently they won't remain exclusive to Samsung's latest. </P><P>PC Mag </EM>managed to catch a word with Nick DiCarlo, Samsung's VP of

Thursday, 14 March 2013

HTC One versus LG Nexus 4

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="LG Nexus 4 versus HTC One" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-n4-comparison-htc-one.jpg"></P><P>When Google released the LG-made Nexus 4 late last year, it went toe-to-toe with the leading hardware of the time at a fraction of the price. Now we've got our hands on the HTC One, one of the first big flagship phones of 2013, so how does the Nexus stand up

Square’s runner game Mini Ninjas is out on Google Play for “free”

We know Square Enix mostly for its engaging RPG titles, but the game developer is eager to break out of its comfort zone as it unleashes Mini Ninjas on Google Play.Before you get too excited, bear in mind that this is not the same Mini Ninjas that’s being released on consoles. At its heart, the Android version is a runner game that features the characters and story from Mini Ninjas. That being said – it still looks like a heap of fun.Your objective is to retrieve a stolen artifact from the

Full HD Neo N003 phone slated for April release, due out in two versions worth $145 and up

We know, today’s Samsung’s special day and nobody can steal the spotlight from the “next best thing”. And God knows LG’s trying. But how about pausing the endless GS4 rumor mill for just a second to hear a few extra details about the recently leaked Neo N003?You know the Neo N003, right? The 5-inch Full HD beast that was rumored to come to China for an unbelievable starting price of $145. Well, as it turns out, more pundits are confirming both its existence and budget

Google is killing Google Reader on July 1, 2013

As part of an annual "Spring Cleaning" post, Google casually has said that it is killing the Google Reader service effective July 1, 2013. Among the other Spring Cleaning casualties are some CalDAV API support cases, Google Building Maker, Google Cloud Connect and the Google Voice Blackberry app. The less-used services are pretty understandable cuts, but we're left a bit surprised by the quick cutoff of the Reader platform. Google's post had this much to say about it:We launched Google Reader

Here’s how floating touch and smart pause will work on the Galaxy S4 [video]

So close yet so far. Samsung managed to keep Galaxy S4’s design under wraps for so long, but someone spilled the beans with only a few days to go until the official announcement.We can no longer be 100% sure of anything in today’s tech world, but the recently leaked alleged dual-SIM variant of the S4 is 99% the real deal. But not only have the looks and specs of the S4 been revealed a tad too early. We also know how some of the new software functions will work.Like floating touch. A

Android installs hit 750,000,000 milestone

While announcing that Andy Rubin was leaving the Google Android team, Google CEO Larry Page also dropped another big bombshell -- there are now over 750,000,000 installs of Android devices.Android is the most used mobile operating system in the world: we have a global partnership of over 60 manufacturers; more than 750 million devices have been activated globally; and 25 billion apps have now been downloaded from Google Play. That's 750,000,000 official installs, which isn't counting spin-offs

HTC Sense 5's BlinkFeed now features Mobile Nations news

If you're lucky enough to have an HTC One in your hands, or are grooving along with Sense 5 on your Droid DNA, BlinkFeed just got a little better now that Mobile Nations sites are included feeds. Fire it up, and look under Technology & Science > Smartphone, and you'll see our sister site WP Central, and Android Central there to deliver the news straight to your home screen. Even though very few people have actually used it, we know plenty of folks aren't feeling the whole BlinkFeed thing. But

Amazon shaves Kindle Fire HD 8.9 price to $269.99

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-52694" alt=kindle_fire_hd_89 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-kindlefirehd89.jpg" width=720 height=380></P><P>Amazon today announced that the Kindle Fire HD 8.9? has received a price drop. Effective immediately, you can grab the best-selling tablet for as low as $269.99 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model. The 32GB variant is only $299.99 If you opt for the 4G LTE connection, you can

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Samsung teases phone-shaped phone ahead of Galaxy S4 event

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="A Phone!!!" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-181015101512911731167861643199269n.jpg"></P><P>Samsung's quite the tease lately. It's launched a campaign of bizarre teaser trailers for the upcoming Galaxy S4, but so far these have been devoid of any real information about the device. Today it's stepping things up a notch, publishing the image

Samsung teases phone-shaped phone ahead of Galaxy S4 event

Samsung's quite the tease lately. It's launched a campaign of bizarre teaser trailers for the upcoming Galaxy S4, but so far these have been devoid of any real information about the device. Today it's stepping things up a notch, publishing the image above on its Twitter and Facebook channels alongside a message promoting the Mar. 14 "Unpacked" event where we're all expecting to meet the Galaxy S4.It's the outline of a phone. A phone-shaped phone. It looks a bit like the Galaxy S3, as well as a

Get this look for your Android: Circles

<P><IMG class="aligncenter wp-image-52634" alt=get_this_look_circles_full src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-getthislookcirclesfull-657x1024.jpg" width=460 height=717></P><P>Do you know what love to do with our Android handsets and tablets? We ‘re huge fans of changing the home screen around a bit and creating a new user experience. That’s why we present a weekly series of <STRONG>Get This Look</STRONG>

Sony Xperia Z review

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Xperia Z hands-on" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-xperia-z-preview-20.jpg"></P><P>Don’t count out Sony Mobile. Sure, the Japanese giant’s smartphone arm may be an irrelevance in the U.S. market right now, for reasons we won’t get into here. But it’s made steady progress in Europe and the UK, where it’s now number two in Android market share

Nuance Dragon Mobile Assistant adds location sharing and hands-free texting

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Nuance Dragon Mobile Assistant" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-dragonassist.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge16.png"> <P>Nuance has announced a handful of new features to their Dragon Mobile Assistant app, which launched just last fall. In addition to the usual

Google’s Project Glass gets SXSW demo

<P><IMG class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-52620" alt="google glass" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-google-glass-300x168.jpg" width=300 height=168>As a child I remember watching The Terminator</EM> with my family, thinking how cool it would be to literally wear a computer that delivers real-time information. Well, if you have been following the news, this dream is almost a reality with the upcoming Google

Monday, 11 March 2013

Sony Xperia J updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Sony Xperia J" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-xperiajhero.jpg"></P><P>Good news for Sony Xperia J owners - the official rollout of Jelly Bean has begun. This will bump the Android OS up to version 4.1, bringing with it new features from Jelly Bean like Quick Settings in the notification area. A new version of Sony Select has also been packaged into the

Do It! task list app brings feature-rich productivity tool

<BODY readability="16"><IMG alt=tw:itter src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-sharett4.jpg" this? share> <P>The problem with many task list applications these days is they always seem to have something. Some apps might look great, but exclude Google account sync. Some might include account sync but have a bad user interface. The balance between form and function is tough to manage, but it’s one that developer Myron Lee has

DashClock Widget User Info extension begs for attention of good samaritans

<BODY readability="16"><IMG alt=tw:itter src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-sharett3.jpg" this? share> <P>The DashClock Widget extensions keep rolling in, and this latest one should be something any user worried about losing their cellphones might want to install. It’s user info widget, and will show your name, email address, phone number, and company. Tapping the widget will direct users to compose an email to that email

ZTE N909, a Samsung Galaxy S3 look-alike, launched in China

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-168758" alt="zte n909" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-zte-n909.jpg" width=600 height=399></P><P>Chinese manufacturers are well-known for releasing budget-friendly rip offs of popular high-end smartphones from internationally-renowned OEMs, which mimic the design and look of their counterparts down to the letter, with the only difference being the internal hardware,

OUYA throwing a little launch party March 28 in San Francisco

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt=OUYA src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-ouya-back.jpg"></P><P>What's this in our inbox? Why, it's an invitation to OUYA's launch party March 28 in San Francisco. The $99 Android gaming console is one of the more anticipated releases this year, and it's as intriguing for what it's not as much as for what it is. A sub-$100 console?

Reviewing Humble Bundle 5: Beat Hazard Ultra

Although a few of the games in Humble Bundle 5 are making their Android debut, Beat Hazard Ultra has been out on the Play Store for some time now. That doesn't mean that it isn't a worthwhile title though, as it still brings together the arcade shooter and music genres in an interesting way. The game will be different for every user too, because the gameplay changes based on your own local music collection.Hang with us after the break to see a little bit more about Beat Hazard Ultra, one of

Apple close to settling Brazilian iPhone suit

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-145038" alt=Apple-logo src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Apple-logo-e1357504389338.jpg" width=599 height=301></P><P>Remember when we told you all about the Android powered iPhone? It didn’t look like the <STRONG>Apple</STRONG> iPhone, but that device did</EM> have the same name. Apple, as you can imagine, wasn’t too happy about it and filed suit to have

BlinkFeed: Inside the HTC One's home screen reader

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="BlinkFeed on the HTC One" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-blinkfeed.jpg"></P><P>It's one of the more controversial moves a smartphone manufacturer has made in recent memory. HTC has pared down the out-of-box home screen experience, instead going with a single traditional Android panel, while opening up a world of news, updates and features,

HTC One performs amazingly well in battery endurance tests

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-157780" alt=htc-one-front src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-htc-one-frontaa.jpg" width=600 height=400></P><P>A lot of HTC smartphone users have had complaints about the poor battery life of their devices, a concern compounded with the fact the recent HTC devices feature uni-body designs, making the batteries non-removable. If you were considering picking up a HTC One, but were

iPhone 5S not even out and Android-running GooPhone i5S is ready to sell for $99 [video]

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-168508" alt=goophone-i5s-Android-iphone-5s-clone src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-goophone-i5s-Android-iphone-5s-clone.jpg" width=600 height=375></P><P>Apple is rumored to launch at least one new iPhone model later this year, with iPhone 5S being the logical name for one of them, a device that’s expected to be an iPhone 5 upgrade. But while the iPhone 5S is not even official

Samsung launches bright orange Galaxy Pop for South Korea

Despite a name which almost screams low end, the Samsung Galaxy Pop is far from low end. Packing a quad-core processor, LTE, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and many of the software bells and whistles the Galaxy S 3 has, the Galaxy Pop doesn't sound bad at all. Granted, it isn't something we'll be seeing anytime soon in European or North American markets, but it is on sale in Samsung's native South Korea. Previously only available in white or grey, Samsung's latest push on the device sees this insanely

Alleged Chinese Galaxy S4 variant photos appear online

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w450h400" alt="Chinese Galaxy S4?" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-145338ta4u94ajj07adoat.jpg"><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w450h400" alt="Chinese Galaxy S4?" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-145339mfgjejl6mmj1pxqj.jpg"></P><P>The Samsung Galaxy S4 rumor mill has been churning in the run up to Thursday’s big

Netflix shutting down public API program, current third-party apps will continue to function

While third-party Netflix applications are somewhat limited as to what they can offer anyway, some folks still love to use them. Netflix is putting an end to any future third-party clients however, by killing off the public API program. Currently active clients will continue to function, as all API keys currently issued will remain active. What it does mean is that no new keys will be issued to third-party developers, so what we've got today is as far as it goes. Additionally the developer

Lenovo’s amazing IdeaPhone K900 might arrive in China next month for $485

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-147279" alt=lenovo-k900-front src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-lenovo-k900-front1.jpg" width=600 height=400></P><P>It seems Lenovo can’t make its mind up yet about how much they want to charge customers for its upcoming superphone, the IdeaPhone K900. But that’s not necessarily such a bad thing, especially since we’re now hearing that it’ll come at a much lower price

HTC One versus the iPhone 5

"The HTC One looks just like the iPhone 5!" Those were the words out of many a mouth after HTC unveiled its new, all aluminum Android smartphone last month. Metallurgy aside -- and we're willing to bet either Apple or HTC could talk ad nauseam about the chemical makeup of their particular blend of aluminum -- that's where the similarities end. Both phones are made of metal and glass.Get over it.Held in the hand, they couldn't feel more different. First and foremost is the size. The HTC One is a

HTC’s saving grace isn’t the One

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-162134" alt="HTC One 600px (1)" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-HTC-One-aa-600px-1.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>I have been an avid follower of HTC for a long time, not because they make great phones, but because they are such an interesting brand to observe. It’s three years since the highly acclaimed HTC Desire and HTC Legend launched, and today the

Saturday, 9 March 2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini – will we see it at Samsung’s Unpacked event?

<P><IMG class="size-full wp-image-163128 aligncenter" alt="Samsung Galaxy Logo aa 600px" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Samsung-Galaxy-Logo-aa-600px1.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>It should be common knowledge by now that Samsung is holding its Unpacked event in New York City on March 14, where it will unveil the Galaxy S4. While the spotlight might be on the Galaxy S4, rumors are saying that Samsung

Pantech’s 5.9-inch Vega No. 6 now out in Hong Kong for $774, wrist support not included

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-151221" alt="Pantech Vega No. 6-4" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Pantech-Vega-No-6-4.jpg" width=600 height=384></P><P>The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been rumored to come with a 5.9-inch display, which will put it almost at tablet territory, but it won’t exactly be the biggest phone in the market – not when there’s the Huawei Ascend Mate and other

Solar cells could soon add power to your smartphones and tablets

<IMG class="size-full wp-image-167776" alt="Soon you can charge your smartphone while sunbathing, with a gallium arsenide solar cell chemistry from Alta Devices." src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-Lady-using-smartphone-outdoors-under-sunlight.jpg" width=600 height=400> Soon you can charge your smartphone while sunbathing, with a gallium arsenide solar cell chemistry from Alta Devices.</P><P>Power efficiency can make

Google Play's birthday continues with deals in every part of the store

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Google Play Birthday" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-google-play-birthday.jpg"></P><P>Google Play has turned one year old, and although it kicked off the celebration slowly on day 1 the flood gates are now open to hundreds of deals across the store. There are special deals now for TV rentals, discounts on popular books, free games and a whole lot more.

No cheap BlackBerry 10 devices for now, says CEO Thorsten Heins

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-154063" alt="Blackberry Z10" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-blackberry-z10-2-xl.jpg" width=600 height=400></P><P>BlackBerry has launched its Z10 smartphone initially in emerging markets, with some success. But as inexpensive Android devices has proliferated in the market, CEO Thorsten Heins says BlackBerry is not likely to sell $50 BB10 devices anytime soon.

EE offering chance to win Champions League final tickets with HTC One pre-order

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="HTC One" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-htc-one-hands-11.jpg"></P><P>HTC's affiliation with the UEFA Champions League should be well-known to anyone who follows European football (all right, soccer</EM>, if you insist) and now British operator EE is offering a unique prize for HTC One pre-order customers. Those who pre-order HTC's new

HTC One will now launch on April 2 in the Netherlands, UltraPixel shortage to blame

The streak of bad news for HTC – and its flagship handset, the HTC One — continues. Following our report yesterday about the company’s inability to produce enough of the phone’s camera modules, which is expected to have an adverse effect on its supply and availability, we now have the first UltraPixel casualty.If you’re in the Netherlands, you can put your money back into your wallet, as HTC has confirmed to a Dutch media that the launch of the phone in the country has been pushed

LG Optimus G Pro mini review

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="LG Optimus G Pro." src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-lg-optimug-g-pro-6.jpg"></P><P>The LG Optimus G Pro is, shall we say, inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Let's just get that part over with. There's absolutely no way not to see it, nor has LG really done anything to make us want to think otherwise. One begat the other. End of

Thursday, 7 March 2013

News Corp. to release education focused 10-inch Amplify tablet

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Amplify tablet" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-amplify-2-popup.jpg"></P><P>News Corp. will be announcing a 10-inch Android tablet designed for K12 schools Wednesday at the SXSWedu conference in Austin, Texas according to the New York Times. Led by former chancellor of New York City schools Joel Klein</EM>, News Corp.'s Amplify division is

Google IO website features hidden ‘experiments’

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-52462" alt=googleio_bacon_720 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-googleiobacon720.png" width=720 height=380></P><P>Have you been to the Google I/O 2013 signup page lately? No… like today</EM>. It might look the same as it did a week ago but a closer inspection reveals the site has clickable components.</P><P>Tap the ‘I’ or the ‘O’ in the right

Glu Mobile launches Gun Bros 2 on the Google Play Store complete with multiplayer

Glu Mobile announced that a sequel to their popular title Gun Bros would be launching some time in the future back in January 2013. It seems that we didn’t have to wait too long into the future as Glu Mobile has launched the sequel to Gun Bros, Gun Bros 2 on Thursday.Gun Bros 2 is complete with multiplayer functionality on its launch date whereas its predecessor received multiplayer in an update somewhere down the development line. Like most sequels, Gun Bros 2 does not stray far away from

LTE-capable Sony Xperia Tablet Z hitting Japan on Mar. 22

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Xperia Tablet Z" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-sony-xperia-tablet-z-8.jpg"></P><P>If you're in the market for a 10-inch Android tablet, Sony's Xperia Tablet Z is one of the more compelling non-Nexus offerings out there, as we discovered during our time with the device at Mobile World Congress. There's no fixed Western release date for the

Official Twitter app updated with new 'top tweets' feature, smoother animations

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Twitter for Android" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-official-twitter-ac.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge12.png"> It might be all doom and gloom for popular third-party Twitter clients, but at least the official app is getting some love. Twitter's own Android app has been

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