My Android Stuffs: 2013

Monday, 22 April 2013

Huawei unveils the A199, a mid-range 5-inch smartphone aimed at China

<P><IMG class="aligncenter wp-image-147259" alt="huawei logo (2)" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-huawei-logo-aa-2.jpg" width=645></P><P>Earlier today Huawei officially unveiled a new mid-range handset for release in China, the Huawei A199. If you think it looks familiar, that’s because it appears to be the same design as the previously leaked Huawei Ascend G710.</P><P><IMG

Google Glass could be up to a year away for consumers, says Eric Schmidt

Speaking to BBC Radio 4's "World at One" today, executive chairman of Google Eric Schmidt fielded among other things a few questions about Google Glass. While the shipping of "Explorer Edition" Glass units last week has the new gadget in the news cycle, Schmidt was a bit less optimistic about the availability of a general release to consumers. His official wording was that Glass for consumers "is probably a year-ish away". While Schmidt isn't exactly well-known for giving perfect predictions on

Shipments of low-cost smart phones poised to dramatically increase

As much as the latest high-end devices steal the news cycle (especially at a time like this), a large number of the phones sold around the world are still decidedly mid- and low-end. If analysis by ABI Research is to be believed, shipments of these low-end devices are going to increase at a much faster pace than the market as a whole. In 2018, 788 million low-end smart phones are expected to be shipped, compared to mid- and high-end devices combined at 925 million.Depending on the market, the

Runtastic branches out with two new biking apps

Runtastic, best known for its high-quality running, fitness and health apps, is branching out to include biking fitness apps to its catalog on Google Play. The two new apps, Runtastic Road Bike and Runtastic Mountain Bike, provide all of the great tracking and fitness features you come to expect from Runtastic, tailored to those who prefer to get their workout on two wheels. New biking-specific features like climb rates, live tracking, weather data and offline maps should compliment your

Samsung’s new Group Play feature

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-194720" alt="samsung galaxy s4 quick air view aa" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-quick-air-view-aa.jpg" width=645 height=363></P><P>As we start to see more features of the Galaxy S4, it looks like this thing is going to be a pretty devastating device. It’s fast, slim, and has a ton of great features! One of the coolest new aspects may just be

Xbox SmartGlass now available on Amazon appstore for your Kindle Fire

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Xbox SmartGlass for Android" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-smartglass.png"></P><P>About six months ago Microsoft released their Xbox SmartGlass app for Android to generally good reviews. If you haven't been paying attention, the app acts as a sort of controller for your Xbox, allowing you to surf the net from the console, act as a media controller

Quick look: Cut the Rope Time Travel

There may not be a casual mobile game franchise more well-known than Cut the Rope at this point. And while other names come and go, developer ZeptoLab just keeps cranking out great iterations of this simple concept. It looks like they have yet another winner on their hands with the latest iteration -- dubbed "Time Travel" -- with new game mechanics, sounds and a few new friends as well.Stick around after the break to get a quick primer on the big changes you can expect in Cut the Rope: Time

Samsung Galaxy S4 screen weathers a flurry of blades

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Samsung Galaxy S4" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-knife.jpg"></P><P>Over the weekend, one Romanian reviewer put the screen of the Samsung Galaxy S4 through a gauntlet of durability tests. Three different knives, a pen, a set of keys, and a fistful of coins didn't seem able to put the slightest mark on the S4's front

Archos Arnova 97 G4 tablet unveiled

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-195234" alt="Archos Arnova 97 G4 tablet" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Archos-Arnova-97-G4-tablet.jpg" width=645 height=397></P><P>Archos is racking up a considerable portfolio of tablets. The cheap Archos Titanium range was released in Europe and the US not too long ago, but now a new tablet aimed at the budget market has been confirmed.</P><P>The

Everything.me (beta) debuts as your dynamic Android app launcher

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54136" alt=everything_me_720 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-everythingme720.jpg" width=705 height=344></P><P>For those of you who like to change up the home screen of your Android, or try new app launchers, we submit something quite new and intriguing. It’s called Everything.me and it’s billed as a dynamic and adaptive launcher that changes with your

Unlocked HTC One, including Developer Edition, available for order from HTC

The HTC One unlocked models – the 32 GB model and 64 GB Developer Edition – are now available to buy from HTC’s online store, giving us hope that HTC has solved the availability issues it was facing.Just a few days ago, the company had sent an e-mail to users that blamed “shipping issues” for a delay in the delivery of the HTC One unlocked editions bought from its website. The company’s website now lists both the 32 GB and Developer Edition as “now available to order”, as you

Facebook Home hits 500,000 installs, but what about active users?

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Facebook Home" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebook-home-hero00.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge33.png"> <P>The new "love it or hate it" app out there, Facebook Home, has surpassed a pretty notable milestone in the Play Store today: 500,000 installs.

PSA: Galaxy S4 launching in the USA this week – here’s what you need to know

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-194712" alt="samsung galaxy s4 hardware aa" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-hardware-aa1.jpg" width=645 height=363></P><P>The Galaxy S4 is launching in the USA this week, with a variety of mobile operators and electronic retailers included in this first wave.</P><P>While the handset has already been available for pre-order with various

Sunday, 21 April 2013

Eric Schmidt’s secret interview with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

<IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-194898" alt="Assange and Schmidt" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Assange-and-Schmidt.jpg" width=645 height=275></P>What happens when two of the biggest names in world of privacy come together to break bread and discuss just what exactly makes the world go round? You’d like to be a fly on the wall in that room, wouldn’t you? Luckily the beans have been spilled on the

Galaxy Mega 6.3 with AT&T HSPA+ bands spotted at the FCC

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-188746" alt=GALAXY-Mega-6.3-Product-Image-4 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-GALAXY-Mega-63-Product-Image-4.jpg" width=645 height=429></P><P>The recently unveiled Galaxy Mega 6.3 has been already spotted at the FCC, featuring AT&T HSPA+ bands (850MHz and 1900MHz).</P><P>However, model GT-I9200 is only the HSPA+ version of the handset, which means it won’t

Samsung Galaxy S4 review! [video]

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-194704" alt="samsung galaxy s4 featured aa" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-samsung-galaxy-s4-featured-aa.jpg" width=645 height=363></P><P>When J.K. Shin, Samsung’s mobile boss, took the stage in the Radio City Music Hall last month, the tech world paused in a second of anticipation. Would the largest smartphone maker in the world deliver again? Would the Galaxy

Telekinesis, ‘The Next Big Thing’ in mobile for Samsung?

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-194886" alt=samsung-galaxy-note-10.1-mind-control-eeg src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-samsung-galaxy-note-101-mind-control-eeg.jpg" width=645 height=369></P><P>Nobody in mobile technology seems to want you to touch your mobile device anymore. Apple would rather you speak to your phone, Samsung wants you to use your eyes, as well as hovering your fingers above the screen and,

Saturday, 20 April 2013

Diamonds in the Rough: 7 Random Apps for Android You Might Like (Ep #3 April 15-21)

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-194554" alt="random apps of the week" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-DiamondInTheRough.jpg" width=645 height=450> There are an endless number of apps on the Google Play Store. It’s nigh impossible to sift through all of them, let alone find the good ones. So, if you’re in a “hell, why not?” mood today, take a gander at this week’s roundup of random apps we thought

Quick Look: The Black Mist Samsung Galaxy S4

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-blacksgs4-ifahero.jpg"></P><P>I'm on the gorgeous Italian island of Sardinia this week, for the annual pre-IFA Global Press Conference. A chance for the industry and the press to get together and look ahead to the main show in Berlin in September, in a truly stunning setting. Several consumer

Apkudo wants to address fragmentation by becoming the gold standard of smartphone hardware and software testing

Don’t you just hate it when your apps keep crashing?Ever wonder why not all carriers release their mobile devices at the same time? Or how about Android updates? While Google is now at version 4.2.2, some smartphones are still getting updates older than this one. It all boils down to carrier testing and certification. Carriers that have the resources would require testing whether devices meet their specifications — in terms of performance and compliance with their specific needs. This is

Google removes 32 apps from Google Play over malware concerns

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt=Malware src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-badnewsmalwarelookout.jpeg"></P><P>Yesterday, the folks over at Lookout</EM> divulged their latest find. 32 applications, mostly Russian language, were found to contain what Lookout calls "BadNews" -- a new piece of code that facilitates easy installation of malware onto users phones who have it installed. They

Friday, 19 April 2013

Sony: Work on Jelly Bean for several Xperia phones in final stages, more news next week

An official Sony Twitter account has spilled the beans on the upcoming Jelly Bean update for a handful of Xperia phones today. Users with an Xperia P, Xperia Go, Xperia S, Xperia SL, Xperia Arco S and Xperia Ion should be seeing Android 4.1 in short order, as work on the updates is in the final stage.Sony has come a long way in a very short time when it comes to Android versions and compatibility. The company that once left phones to die on old versions of Android is now the company that has

Boulder Dash reboot Boulder Dash-XL, developed by Herocraft and First Star Software, launches on Google Play

Herocraft, the guys behind Bombergeddon, and First Star Software has released a reboot to the classic Boulder Dash game called Boulder Dash-XL on the Google Play Store.Boulder Dash-XL has completely revamped graphics while also making sure that the core of the game is identical to the original Boulder Dash, which release in 1984 on the NES. Players have to collect as many gems as they can while taking down enemies and avoiding hazardous traps.The reboot will allow players to use characters

Next-gen keyboard Minuum raises over $87,000

Maybe you’ve heard of Minuum, the mobile keyboard that condenses all letters into a single row, allowing you more precious screen real estate. Now, almost 10,000 Indiegogo supporters later, it has raised over $87,000. Originally, the goal was to raise $10,000, which was almost quadrupled in two days. From there, they added a stretch goal of $60,000. After another few days, that goal was also met.At first glance, great accuracy with Minuum may sound impossible. In the video below, CEO of

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 arrives in Canada

Last week the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 arrived to the U.S. market, and now it is Canada’s turn to get the 8-inch slate.So what does the Samsung Note 8.0 bring to the table? The tablet features a 1280×800 8-inch display, an Exynos 4412 quad-core processor, 16GB storage, 2GB RAM, a stylus and a camera on both the front and the back of the tablet. As for the OS, you get the power of Android 4.1 with TouchWiz and stylus-optimized apps.According to Samsung’s official press release, the Galaxy

Ouya Limited Edition units now fast tracked for shipping

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt=Ouya src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-ouya-controller-10.jpg"></P><P>Ouya wants to be the next big thing on console gaming. We've heard today that they now have 10,000 developers lined up, and since the end of March they have been busy shipping units out to Kickstarter backers. They realize that to be successful, they need to get units in the hands of people who

Jelly Bean update in final stages of testing for several Xperia handsets, Sony promises more details next week

Have a Sony smartphone from last year and still patiently awaiting the upgrade to Jelly Bean? Sony took to Twitter today to reveal that several of their Xperia handsets should be seeing Android 4.1 very soon, as work on the updates have now reached the final stage.Specifically, Sony mentioned the Xperia P, Xperia Go, Xperia S, Xperia SL, Xperia Arco S and Xperia Ion. Unfortunately no word on exactly when the updates will arrive, though Sony does say they will have more details next week.There

The Best Movie and TV Streaming Apps for Android

Movie and TV streaming apps for Android can be a difficult thing to judge. There are just so many variables to consider. Some apps aren’t compatible with some devices. The quality of the streaming is hugely affected by the speed of your internet connection. Does a lack of new content lower the value of a streaming service? These are all questions we’ll be answering below as we check out some of the best movie and tv streaming apps for Android. As always, if you’d rather watch than read,

HTC Mini: a glorified Bluetooth headset or the answer to all our phablet woes?

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-194386" alt="htc mini htc one" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-htc-mini-htc-one.jpg" width=645 height=376> Credit: Cnet Asia </P><P>In the year 2013 a smartphone is many things. It is a camera, gaming console, social media hub, television set, internet browser, planner and an all out miniature computer that fits in your pocket. However, it’s all too easy to

Thursday, 18 April 2013

Leviathan Warships trailer is online: the funniest thing you’ll watch today (video)

The trailer for the Leviathan Warships Android game has just been posted online, and it’s exactly what you would expect from a game that’s using the motto “Ship just got real” (pun is most certainly intended).Leviathan Warships is a turn-based strategic action game that lets you build a fleet and fight against the AI or your friends on Android and other platforms. According to the developer’s website, Leviathan Warships is coming on April 30, on several platforms: Android, Windows,

Japanese ISP delivers twice the speed of Google Fiber for a lower price in Tokio

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-193064" alt="High-speed internet" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-8368714733b6f943f9d3b-w645.jpg" width=645 height=430></P><P>Flickr/Cogdogblog </P><P>Since the launch of their Fiber internet service, Google have held the crown for the world’s fastest internet speeds. However, a Sony-backed ISP has crashed the party with the release of their own

Archos preparing four new Android devices

Archos is in the midst of preparing four new phones for the European market. Those devices, ranging from a very basic offering dubbed the Carbon 35 to the top-end Platinum 48, provide an offering from Archos at just about every price point, and to suit a variety of needs.A chart from Mini Machines is below, and upon closer inspection… the devices really aren’t bad. All are dual SIM, all have Android Ice Cream Sandwich or better, and are available very soon. Only the flagship Platinum 48 is

New Pantech Vega Iron is official

<IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-193078" alt="Pantech Vega Iron" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Pantech-Vega-Iron1.jpg" width=588 height=320></P>We’ve been hearing bits and pieces about Pantech’s new Vega Iron handset over the past few days, but now we can finally confirm some of the rumors, as the phone has shown up in a press release on the official Pantech website.</P>The translated web page

Doodle on your Pixel's touchscreen with this simple drawing app

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Pixel Touch Drawing App" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-pixel-drawing.jpg"></P><P>Googler and Chromium Evangelist François Beaufort</EM> has released a little Chrome app that gives you a chance to put your touchscreen to work. Aptly named Touch Drawing App, all it does is present a canvas which you can draw on with your finger or a

Galaxy S4 mini shows up in Samsung code

<P><IMG class="size-full wp-image-163132 aligncenter" alt="Samsung Logo aa 600px 2" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Samsung-Logo-aa-600px-21.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>Did you ever think a time would come that a 4.3” phone would be considered “mini”? On the flipside, did you ever think anyone would really want a 6.3” phone</EM>? Well, if you were Samsung, and were driving the Android

Microsoft adds Windows 8 effects in new Outlook.com Android app update

Since the launch of Windows 8 back in October, Microsoft has been busy giving its vast range of products a makeover to help them conform and fit-in with the new approach. After a slight tweak in its appearance during the last December update, the Outlook.com app for Android has once again been given a facelift although this time, it’s a lot more expansive.The app looks much cleaner than the previous version, with the screen looking less cluttered than before and many of the icons highlighted

Bigger, better Moga Pro game controller now available

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54001" alt=moga_pro_720 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-mogapro720.jpg" width=720 height=380></P><P>MOGA today announced a new version of the bluetooth-connected gaming controller in the form of MOGA Pro. Bigger than its predecessor, the MOGA Pro is a full-size console-like controller that pair with your Android handset or tablet.</P><P>Details include clickable

Free AVG TuneUp Android app available in the Google Play Store

AVG TuneUp for Android is now available in the Google Play Store as a free download.The company’s users may already be familiar with the AVG TuneUp application, designed to make computers run faster (and also AVG’s antivirus app for Android), and the AVG TuneUp Android app was built with the same purpose in mind.The app has a number of components, that let users fine tune their Android device, although you shouldn’t expect anything spectacular.The Battery Saver component allows you to

Sky Go updated to add support for more current devices

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-screenshot2013-04-18at131741.png"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge26.png"> <P>Sky Go, the app that allows Sky TV customers to stream live TV To their Android devices has been updated to support some of the latest devices on the

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Ting account management app now available

Prepaid carrier Ting, which is relatively new in the U.S. phone market, has just launched its official account management app in the Play Store. The app, which is both phone and tablet compatible, gives you a quick way to both manage your account and monitor current usage. On the account side, you can view your bills and enable or disable account features such as text messaging or international calling. You can also view complete details of your minute, text and data usage for all lines on the

Sony Xperia Tablet S Jelly Bean update going live tomorrow

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Xperia Tablet S" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-xperiatablethero.jpg"></P><P>Sony has just announced through their community forums that Jelly Bean is coming soon to the Xperia Tablet S. Starting tomorrow morning pacific standard time, users will start seeing a System Update notification appear in their Tablet S toolbars. The change log will

Rumor: Amazon acquires Evi, a “Siri alternative”

<IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-192924" alt=Amazon src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-amazon-acquired-evi.jpg" width=645 height=345></P>In January 2012, Evi launched on iOS and Google Play. Powered by a sophisticated voice recognition engine and Nuance’s technology, it was coined a Siri alternative. According to TechCrunch</EM>, True Knowledge, a British start-up behind the application, has been acquired by Amazon

Monday, 15 April 2013

Telenav Scout to add 3D buildings and crowd-sourced updates

Telenav, Inc., today announced a number of significant improvements to the Scout navigation application for Android. Expected to roll out later this year, both the free and the premium services will see 3D buildings and landmarks as well as new traffic tools.The 3D building feature will be offered in many of the major markets across the United States and will provide drivers with a more dynamic and realistic approximation of surroundings. The 3D data is optimized and stored locally on the

How to get your status bar back full time with Facebook Home

There’s no question that Facebook Home puts Facebook front and center on your phone. I guess that can be a good thing for those that love Facebook, but one thing that you might be missing is your status bar. You know that little bar at the top of your phone that shows you the time, your signal, how much battery life is left, and what notifications you have? Hopefully you didn’t forget about it already.Facebook by default turns that off because they want you to only care about people and

How to turn off Facebook Home and go back to your stock launcher

So you tried Facebook Home, but now you want to remove it as your default launcher and go back to your phone’s stock launcher. Changing launchers can be a little complicated for the novice, but one thing Facebook did right with Facebook Home is make it very easy to turn off. The normal method is to go into settings/apps and select the launcher that’s running (in this case Facebook Home) and select remove defaults. This can still be done, but you can do it in less than half the time by going

HTC Butterfly gets a new pink paint job for Taiwan

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-pink-butterfly.jpg"></P><P>This is the HTC Butterfly. It's exactly the same phone that launched late last year in selected international markets, and is in essence the Droid DNA without the Verizon input. Only now, in Taiwan at least, there's set to be this new, pink version released for anyone who

Huawei plans to ditch low-end market and develop first-tier mobile device brand: report

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-190896" alt="Huawei booth" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Huawei-booth.jpg" width=645 height=400><BR>The Huawei brand is not as popular as others such as Apple or Samsung in the consumer electronics category. However, a new report on the Chinese web site tech.163.com</EM> says that Huawei is currently working towards becoming a true first-tier brand that can

LG Optimus G Pro coming soon in black

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="LG Optimus G Pro" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-lg-optimus-g-pro-black.jpg"></P><P>The LG Optimus G Pro may yet be the year's best oversized smartphone -- but it's also one that not many of us here in the U.S. have gotten to play with yet. We've been enjoying the 5.5-inch phone in its Korean form for a while now (be sure to check out our

EPOCH: A fantastic new post-apocalypse shooter

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt=EPOCH src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-epoch-hero.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge22.png"> <P>You have to check a lot of boxes to make a great shooter on a mobile platform. The game has to have a compelling storyline, but also one that is easy enough to follow for most people playing on

How to securely lock your phone while using Facebook Home as your launcher

<BODY readability="10"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-158266" alt=Samsung_Galaxy_S_III_Lockscreen src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-SamsungGalaxySIIILockscreen-630x354.jpg" width=630 height=354></P><P>If you installed Facebook Home on your phone and you have a security-enabled lockscreen with a pin code or pattern, you may have noticed that your Facebook account is visible when you turn on

Element Case GS3 Atom review

<P><IMG class="aligncenter wp-image-53913" alt=Atom_SamsungS3_productpage-sliced_01 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-AtomSamsungS3productpage-sliced01.jpg" width=738 height=270>Element Case is widely known for making ruggedized accessories, and the Atom is no different. I had the chance to review this Galaxy S3 case, and I was duly impressed. The Atom’s main body is made of TPU material, but there are two distinct features that

ASUS Transformer AiO P1801 now available for $1,299

<P><IMG class="alignnone wp-image-146072" alt="Transformer Aio" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Transformer-Aio.jpg" width=645></P><P>The ASUS Transformer AiO P1801, the part Windows 8 all-in-one PC, part Android tablet, first surfaced back in June last year at Computex. It was “unveiled” again at this year’s CES, with the official specs and release date finally being announced about a month back. As

Facebook application can now see other apps running on your device

<BODY readability="4"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-152946" alt=Facebook_VoIP_Voice_Calling src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-FacebookVoIPVoiceCalling-630x393.png" width=630 height=393></P><P>Facebook recently tried to allay some privacy concerns over their Facebook Home app and what it could and couldn’t access on your phone. Well, fast forward to the latest Facebook app update, and

Leaked Staples doc show Galaxy S4 coming to AT&T April 26, T-Mobile and Verizon later

So far nobody has given a firm date for the release of the Samsung Galaxy S4, but this document from Staples that was leaked to Engadget may hold the answers. Clearly marked as tentative, the sheet says the S4 will hit AT&T on April 26, T-Mobile on May 1, and Verizon on May 30. There is no mention of the Sprint model, and the leaked materials give no pricing for phones sold at Staples.The S4 brings a larger 5-inch display to the Galaxy S family, and it comes in slightly smaller that its

Enable your phone’s hidden tethering feature with Hotspot Control

<P><IMG class="aligncenter wp-image-108494" alt=banner-better-wifi-on-off-app-review-120815 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-banner-better-wifi-on-off-app-review-120815.jpg" width=645 height=350></P><P>Tethering functionality on Android devices is no doubt convenient for users. Unfortunately, some devices are subject to carrier branding and therefore modified to have the ability of creating their own local networks

Tablets continue to grow at an enormous pace, with Samsung and Amazon tablets leading the way

It’s no surprise that tablet growth is apparent worldwide, but a new studies have surfaced giving us an even better indication of tablet popularity. According to Pew Research, one in four Americans own some sort of tablet— while the IDC highlights the worldwide tablet market grew more than 78% year-on-year in 2012. Not surprisingly, Samsung and Amazon tablets lead the way with their own tablets being in the top-five among all tablet manufacturers, followed by other manufacturers such as

Walmart to begin taking Galaxy S 4 preorders on Tuesday

If you’ve been itching to preorder the Galaxy S 4, you might get that chance starting this week. According to some internal material for Walmart, preorders for the device start this Tuesday, the 16th. There’s no word on pricing, but it will launch on multiple carriers. Nothing really groundbreaking there, but it’s good to see some dates.AT&T has already announced the 16 GB version of the device will run $199, while the 32 GB will be $249. I can imagine that pricing will be similar on the

Samsung Galaxy Express I8730 Review! [video]

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-large wp-image-190310" alt=samsung-galaxy-express-front-in-hand src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-samsung-galaxy-express-front-in-hand-645x430.jpg" width=645 height=430></P><P>A little while back, the Samsung Galaxy Express was launched for AT&T customers in the U.S. Now the phone is headed to the rest of the globe with an updated design and updated software. In a sea of Ice Cream

Saturday, 13 April 2013

Nvidia demoes ArmA Tactics on the Shield – can we buy it already?

The extensive set of controls on Nvidia’s Project Shield make it a great option for playing action-rich games like ArmA Tactics.Nvidia’s Project Shield, a handheld console styled as a controller and featuring a 5-inch display, is one of the most unique Android devices out there. Except it’s not actually out there, yet. Sadly, we still don’t know when the Tegra 4-powered Shield will actually ship. All we have from Nvidia are some vague estimations and a whole lot of teasing. Oh well,

Facebook Messenger adds chat heads to Android app

<BODY readability="2"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-158064" alt=facebook_messenger_chat_heads src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebookmessengerchatheads-630x388.png" width=630 height=388></P><P>When Facebook announced their new Facebook Home, one feature that actually received a fairly warm reception was the “chat heads” function. The chat heads were floating message notifications

HTC Teams Up With Funny Or Die To Promote The One

<BODY readability="4"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-158060" alt=HTC src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-htc-one-bachelorette-parody.jpg" width=630 height=365></P><P>The HTC One is just a week away from launching in the U.S., and to help promote it, HTC has teamed up with Funny Or Die to create a Bachelorette parody. Titled “The One with James Van Der Beek”, a contestant has to choose

Craving an HTC One? Your local AT&T store might let you buy one right now

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-162138" alt="HTC One 600px (3)" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-HTC-One-aa-600px-3.jpg" width=600 height=338></P><P>Multiple reports suggest that the HTC One has been made available early in at least some AT&T stores, a week ahead of the official release date.</P><P>Finally some good news on the HTC One availability front, after multiple reports

Ouya details their shipping schedule for early backers of the console project

Ouya founder and CEO Julie Uhrman has sent out a message to the Kickstarter backers of the Ouya console that gives a peek at their projected shipping schedule. We see a sharp uptick today, and another near the end of the month when "larger-scale" weekly shipments are expected.She also mentions that they have made a tweaks to the process that could shave days off the shipping time. We imagine building, sorting, and shipping out consoles to all the backers is not an easy job. Things can (and

Google beats Bing in malware test

It’s funny how Microsoft’s ‘Scroogled’ campaign seems to do more harm than good for them. First, their campaign to get users to complain about Google via twitter blew up in their face, and now there’s news regarding just what a Bing search will get you. The one thing you don’t want when doing a search is what Bing will bring you more of… and that’s malware.In an 18-month study, German security company AV-Test tried out four different search engines. Out of those four (Google,

New Twitter Music app sort of released today

<BODY readability="16"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-158086" alt=twitter_music src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-twittermusic.png" width=599 height=321></P><P>Jumping into the online music market, Twitter appears to be in the process of releasing a new Twitter Music app today. Reports indicate the app has been released, but only certain people can get it, mostly celebrities, and only those

How to uninstall Facebook Home from your current phone

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Remove Facebook Home" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebook-remove.jpg"></P><P>Want to remove Facebook Home from your phone? Maybe you tried it and it's just not for you? It's OK. It's pretty easy to get Facebook Home off your phone, and it only takes a few seconds.</P><P>(In fact, kudos to Facebook for making the process so

Friday, 12 April 2013

Facebook Messenger updated with Chat Heads feature

We, like some of you, have been refreshing the Google Play Store this morning as we look for the arrival of Facebook Home application. We just noticed that the the Facebook Messenger app has picked up an update which includes one of the features in the new experience. If you’re mostly intrigued by the Chat Heads feature and really only want to try that out, we encourage you to download and install the app. In the meanwhile, we’ll be looking for the full Facebook Home stuff to show up!For

How to install Facebook Home on your current Android smartphone

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Facebook Home" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebook-home-install.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge21.png"> <P>Facebook has released its "Facebook Home" application for current Android devices, helping to bring your friends and family even closer to you.

ASUS Qube to finally launch on April 23

We had a chance to see the ASUS Qube in action back in January at CES, but we have no idea why it wasn’t released yet. We were told that it would be available in February/March for a price of $129. We aren’t sure what the holdup was, but those of you that are waiting for this one will be happy to know that it will be available starting April 23rd for the same price. Unfortunately we don’t know if this is a global release date or if it’s for one region.The ASUS Qube is a Google TV

Facebook Home now available for download

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Facebook Home" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebook-home-current-devices0.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge20.png"> <P>OK, boys and girls. Now's the time to see what all the fuss is about over this Facebook Home thing. As promised, it's now available in the

Facebook Home now available for select Android devices

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53901" alt=facebook_home src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebookhome.jpg" width=705 height=344></P><P>The day is here, Facebook Home is in the Google Play Store and ready to transform your existing handset into a Facebook Phone. That is, provided, you own one of the select devices with official support. So far the only models on the market with Facebook Home’s blessing

Which Android smartphones can get Facebook Home?

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Facebook Home not supported" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebook-home-not-supported.jpg"></P><P>Facebook Home is now available in Google Play, but not for every Android device. Facebook says it'll be adding more in the near future. (And if you don't mind a little hackery, you should be able to get it onto your phone easily

Motorola Droid Bionic is Verizon’s latest to join Jelly Bean club

Posted Apr 12 2013 by Scott Webster in News </P><P><IMG class="aligncenter wp-image-39538" alt=droid_bionic_official_large src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-droidbionicofficiallarge.png" width=337 height=620></P><P>Verizon’s latest member of the Jelly Bean club is the Motorola Droid Bionic, reports the carrier today. The Android 4.1.2 update begins rolling out in phases starting on April 15 and will bring your

Verizon readying Device Payment Plan option for smartphones

Posted Apr 12 2013 by Scott Webster in Featured, Rumors Verizon may soon introduce an option for customers which allows them to pay full retail cost for devices, according to details obtained by Droid Life. Following in the footsteps of T-Mobile’s UNcarrier strategy, the option will presumably let subscribers pay for handsets over a two-year plan. Of course, all of this is speculation and has not been confirmed by Verizon. With that in mind, it’s hard to imagine anything but spreading out

Thursday, 11 April 2013

Motorola Atrix HD debuts in Mexico with Nextel PRIP direct connect feature

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w225h400 aligncenter" alt="Atrix HD" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-motorolaatrixhdpttfrontherospniinoglare.jpg"></P><P>The Atrix HD was one of my favorite phones last year. It was easy to hold and use, had a great screen, and handled everything I threw at it really well. It's now launching on the Nextel network in Mexico, with Jelly Bean and a new push to talk / direct

Nexus 10 flip cover now available in Google Play

If you go back to our Nexus 10 review, you'll see where there's a removable strip along the rear that would make a perfect place to attach a cover of some sort. Today, Google finally put such a cover up for sale in Google Play. Available in scarlet or dark gray, the covers will fold over and protect the screen on your Nexus 10, and puts the device to sleep when closed.The Play store says these will ship and be delivered in three to five days, and they are a bit pricey at $30. But really, the

Google: Glass Explorer edition to ship within the next month

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Google Glass" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-project-glass-10.jpg"></P><P>If you plunked down the $1500.00 to become a Glass Explorer at Google I/O last year, you should have your very own set of Google's next big thing in your hands within a month. This is according to what Google has told the folks over at Tech Crunch during today's

Microsoft Office now rumored for Android in (wait for it ...) 2014

An official Microsoft Office app release is one of those things that seems to get further away as time goes on. The last notable rumor pegged Microsoft's suite of apps coming to Android in March of 2013. The newest rumor, an alleged roadmap being reported by ZDNet, lists Office for Android coming in 'Gemini Wave 2.0,' or October 2014. The first two 'Gemini Waves' show Office updates for Windows Blue, Office for Mac, Office RT, and Windows Phone. Once the developers get these out of the way,

Disposable phone number app ‘Burner’ comes to Android

<P><IMG class="alignleft size-full wp-image-53806" alt="burner app" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-burner-app.jpg" width=280 height=180> In need of an app that provides disposable numbers for voice and SMS communication? If so, then you’re in luck. Yesterday, Ad Hoc Labs announced that their mobile privacy app Burner</EM>, is available for download on both Android and iOS.</P><P>The app puts users in

Chrome Beta updated with fullscreen mode, better search, tab history

A new build is available for Chrome Beta users, moving the beta app's version to 27.0.1453.49. Those that have stuck with the stable version of Chrome might be persuaded to come over to the dark side thanks to the latest awesome feature: fullscreen mode.Upon scrolling down a webpage, Chrome's toolbar will now completely disappear, giving a boost to the precious screen real estate that web page content can use. If a a web address needs to be typed in or the menu needs to be accessed, scrolling

HTC One just $99 for customers who switch to Sprint

Sprint is prominently displaying promotions on its HTC One pre-order page indicating that new customers coming to the Now Network will receive $100 off their purchase. Provided you bring your own number to the carrier (presumably to make sure people intend to stick around) and sign a two year contract, the device will ring up at just $99. The HTC One will be finally available on Sprint on April 19th, but pre-ordering before then secures your device, which Sprint says it will attempt to have

LG Optimus F7 reportedly headed to Boost Mobile

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w550h500 aligncenter" alt="LG Optimus F7" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-lgo7.jpg"></P><P>LG's Optimus F series is all about introducing low-cost, mid-range LTE-capable hardware to the market, and so a prepaid carrier like Boost Mobile seems a natural fit for the Optimus F7, the higher-specced device of the two. According to prolific Twitter leaker @evleaks</EM> and

LG Optimus G Pro 'value pack' features shown in new video

Last month we talked about an upcoming software update for the LG Optimus G Pro, dubbed the "value pack". Corny name aside, it promised to deliver a few new features to the popular Korean handset. Tonight LG has pumped out a video showing off some of them.In the video (after the break) you'll find a nice walkthrough of LG's Smart Video eye recognition, the dual-camera video and still capture, and seamless pause and resume video recording. These features should go over well in LG's home market,

Samsung announces Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Galaxy Mega 6.3

Samsung today announced the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, putting to bed recent rumors and introducing a new line of devices. As the name implies, the two phones are large experiences in 5.8-inch and 6.3-inch screen sizes.Both devices run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, feature dual-core processors, and offer up to 64GB of internal storage. Like the Galaxy S4 , these handsets include a number of Samsung apps such as Group Play, S Translator, and S Travel.Look for the Samsung

Google Map Maker finally hits the UK

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Google Maps" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-google-maps-sign-21.jpg"></P><P>Long absent from the country, Google's crowd-sourced mapping tool Google Map Maker has finally arrived in the UK today. The tool allow Brits to improve the mapping data provided through Google's web and mobile-based products by adding missing information, or bringing

Tuesday, 9 April 2013

What's smart (and dumb) about the latest smartwatches

(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) Why wear a smartwatch? You might have said the same thing about smartphones before they got smart enough to be truly useful. Smartwatches are a sort of mini tech-trend of the moment, but here's the brutal truth: we wouldn't recommend that my friends buy any of these. Unless they're early-adopter watch fetishists, the smartwatches of today have a muddy mix of good, bad, and flat-out ugly features. At best, they're quirky and stylish. At worst, they're riddled with short

Google intros new look for Google Play Store

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53674" alt=google_play4_store src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-googleplay4store.png" width=720 height=380></P><P>Google today introduced a new look for the Google Play Store for Android devices running 2.2 Froyo or later. The premise behind the new design is to make things quicker and easier to download and experience. Rolling out in stages starting from today, the app

Disney’s Where’s My Water, Temple Run Brave, Where’s My Perry, and Wreck It Ralph are now free (UPDATE)

Four of Disney‘s more popular Android games are now free in the Google Play Store. The titles include Where’s My Water, Where’s My Perry, Wreck-It Ralph, and Temple Run: Brave. All four look to have been updated on March 29 and should remain free going forward. The Google Play policy is that once an app is listed as free it cannot go back up. Enjoy!UPDATE: Sadly, these, and the other Disney apps are no longer free. Yeah, we know about the whole “once you go free…” deal. How did

New exploit roots Droid RAZR HD on Android 4.1.2, among others

Yesterday we witnessed a Motorola milestone (no pun intended) when Dan Rosenberg announced he had found a method to unlock the bootloaders of multiple non-OMAP Motorola phones, including the Attrix HD, Droid RAZR HD/HD Maxx, and the Droid RAZR M. The unlock method would require root access, which unfortunately left Droid RAZR HD users out in the cold if they had already accepted the latest OTA update to Android 4.1.2.Coming to the rescue of those disenfranchised Droid RAZR HD owners,

Jelly Bean for the Galaxy S II Skyrocket now available via Samsung Kies

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt=Skyrocket src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-skyrocket.jpg"></P><P>When we saw the T-Mobile Galaxy S II get it's Jelly Bean update, we knew the Skyrocket couldn't be far behind. They're essentially the exact same phone, and folks are using them interchangeably between T-Mobile and AT&T. We also figured it would be done via Kies, and sure enough,

Gamestick delayed, release slated for June

When we last reported on PlayJam’s Gamestick project, they had started to take pre-orders for the $79 device after their successful Kickstarter campaign. Unfortunately, it appears that success has come at a price as PlayJam has announced they have delayed delivery of the Gamestick until June. PlayJam opened their Kickstarter project in January with a goal of $100,000 to be able to start delivering devices in April. However, they ended up pulling in $650,000 via pledges from around 5,700

Google in the hot seat again as Microsoft, Nokia, and Oracle file new antitrust complaint with the EU

<BODY readability="20"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-114400" alt=Google_Antitrust_Comlaint_Nokia_Microsoft_EU src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-GoogleAntitrustComlaintNokiaMicrosoftEU.png" width=630 height=420></P><P>Looks like Google might be in the hot seat again because competitors filed a new antitrust complaint against them in the EU alleging that the Android OS gives an unfair

Otterbox Commuter case for the HTC One

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Otterbox Commuter for HTC One." src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-otterbox-htcone-1.jpg"></P><P>Ever think about buying a Corvette and then wrapping it in the shell of an Abrams tank? That's often what you think about when you take the latest and greatest Android smartphone and put it inside an Otterbox case. But you're not buying an

Monday, 8 April 2013

HP Slate 7 up for pre-order in France, delivery promised in June

<P><IMG class="alignnone wp-image-162128" alt="HP Slate 7" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-HP-Slate-7-aa-600px-2.jpg" width=645 height=363></P><P>Delayed in the US from April to June, the HP Slate 7 is now available for pre-order on a French retailer’s website. Unfortunately, Europe won’t be getting earlier, either.</P><P>The HP Slate 7 is listed for pre-order on Rue Du Commerce, the price

Koush releases universal ADB driver for Windows

Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a tool commonly used by software developers and those who are looking to root and modify their Android devices. In fact, if you’ve ever rooted a device or have spent any time heavily customizing it, chances are you’ve encountered or used ADB before. In order for ADB to work properly, you must have the correct drivers installed on your computer, which is where things can get a little frustrating.Unfortunately, different devices require different drivers in order

HTC Desire U review

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-186738" alt=desire-u-review-img_0049 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-desire-u-review-img0049-645x429.jpg" width=645 height=429></P><P>Ever since its flagship release, the HTC Desire series has always had something desirable for crowds of various types. One of HTC’s recent releases, the dual-core HTC Desire X for the mid-range market, has found a pretty yet less powerful

Facebook Home leaked app disabled, screen stays dark

<P><IMG class="aligncenter wp-image-186570" alt="Facebook Home" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Facebook-Home-leak.jpg" width=645> Modaco </P><P>Pre-release Facebook Home APKs were leaked this morning, but Facebook has moved quickly to shut them down. Users that were able to get their hands on the leaked apps are now reporting a black background with just their profile picture.</P><P>The three

Will there be a wave of 6 inch smartphones this year?

Just how large do you like your smartphone screens? Is the Sony Xperia Z’s 5-inch display just about right? Does 5.5 inches like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 offer the optimal screen size, or is bigger always better, as in the 6.1 inch Huawei Ascend Mate?According to a report from DigiTimes, 6-inch displays are quickly coming into fashion amongst smartphone makers, and component suppliers are gearing up to ship enough panels to meet a foreseen rise in big-screen smartphones this year. In

New details for upcoming Samsung Galaxy Mega series

A few new details for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Mega series of handsets have landed online, providing new clues as to what lies ahead for the large devices.As it now stands, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 is slated to feature a 5.8inch qHD (960×540) LCD display, a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, an 8-megapixel rear camera, and a 2600 mAh battery. Reportedly, the phone will be housed in a thin, sub-10mm thick chassis and will be offered in a DUOS (dual-SIM) variant.The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 may

Galaxy Note 3 Will Be First Device With Samsung’s S Orb Photo Feature

<BODY readability="8"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-148118" alt="Galaxy Note 3 Will Be First To Feature Samsung's S Orb" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-SamsungGalaxyNoteIITACloseupLogo-630x354.jpg" width=630 height=354></P><P>The Galaxy Note 3 is slated to launch in September and according to a new report, will be the first Samsung device to feature S Orb. We originally

Samsung announces the Galaxy Win smartphone featuring quad-core processor, dual-SIM capabilities and a whole lotta Jelly Bean

No… there’s no need to pinch yourselves because it’s true— Samsung has taken the wraps off of yet another addition to its Galaxy family. This new toy— called the Galaxy Win— is a lower-end mid-range device that comes with a 4.7-inch WVGA LCD TFT display with a 800 x 480 resolution, a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU inside, 1GB of RAM, a 5MP camera, a 2,000mAh battery and Android 4.1. Additionally, there’s no LTE on-board, but at least there’s HSPA+ support and full dual-SIM capabilities.No

Download early pre-release version of Facebook Home for your Android

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53534" alt=facebook_home_supported src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebookhomesupported1.png" width=413 height=444></P><P>So you’re excited about Facebook Home and cannot wait until April 12 to get your hands on it. Maybe you’re one of those people who doesn’t own one of the “approved” models and still wants to try it out. Whatever the case, you can take things

Skala View comes to Android, helps designers make better looking apps

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Skala View comes to Android, helps designers make better looking apps" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-skalaviewandroid1.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge14.png"> <P>Skala Preview and Skala View are brilliant pieces of software from the brilliant piece of software

Parody video proves we needed the Facebook Phone (aka FaPhone) and teases the FarmPad

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-186426" alt="Facebook Phone" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Facebook-Phone.jpg" width=645 height=403></P><P>Hey, do you guys remember Dartanion London? Sure you do, and not just because he has the coolest stage name you’ve heard since Snoop Dogg changed his breed. But also because he was one of the first to mock Google Glass with style and a lot of

Samsung Galaxy Win gets proper unveiling, Snapdragon 200 CPU confirmed

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-186410" alt="Samsung Galaxy Win" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Samsung-Galaxy-Win1.jpg" width=645 height=482></P><P>Last week has been a roller coaster ride of sorts for the Samsung Galaxy Win, a slightly underwhelming GS3 “clone” that got leaked Wednesday and became official in China the day after. And now the Win is back making the headlines, as Sammy has

Google could buy WhatsApp for $1 billion

<BODY readability="4"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-157466" alt=whatsapp src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-whatsapp.jpg" width=620 height=400></P><P>With rumors swirling that Google will come out with a new unified messaging service called Google Babel, now we’re hearing that Google might be looking to purchase the very popular messaging app, WhatsApp. This is of course a rumor, but

HTC unaudited Q1 results see profits slip to just $2.83 million

HTC's financial woes continue, with today's unaudited results for the first quarter of 2013 painting a picture of a barely profitable company. Net income after tax slipped to just NT$85 million ($2.83 million), down from NT$4.464 billion ($150 million) it earned during the first quarter of 2012.HTC's total revenues for Q1 2013 were NT$42.8 billion ($1.42 billion). Unaudited operating income was NT$43 million ($1.43 million), while net income before tax was NT$103 million ($3.43 million).

Kyocera Torque review

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Kyocera Torque" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-kyocera-torque-hero.jpg"></P><P>Sprint has a long history of offering capable Direct Connect and Push-To-Talk devices to a specific set of customers. The Kyocera Torque is the logical progression of these phones into 2013 with a capable set of internal components, wrapped in gratuitous amounts of hard plastic

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 rumored to come packing a dual-core CPU and 1.5 GB of RAM

<P><IMG class="aligncenter wp-image-163132" alt="Samsung Logo aa 600px 2" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Samsung-Logo-aa-600px-2.jpg" width=645></P><P>You don’t need a crystal ball to tell you supersized phones won’t go out of fashion anytime soon, but is there no limit to the pushing of the screen sizes further and further? Huawei certainly thinks not, as does Samsung, if we are to trust rumors about

Sunday, 7 April 2013

Will a third major platform benefit Android users?

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-155590" alt=Android-Army src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Android-Army1.jpg" width=645 height=348><BR>Google and Apple are the two companies that provide the dominant operating systems in the mobile industry. Microsoft and BlackBerry (formerly RIM) are struggling to regain some relevance, while companies new to the game, such as Amazon, Ubuntu, and Mozilla are also aiming to take

Kickstarter: ‘Mini MicroSD Reader’ for Nexus 7 and other Android devices

<P><IMG class="alignnone wp-image-186108" alt=mini-microSD-reader-1 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-mini-microSD-reader-1.jpg" width=645></P><P>A new Kickstarter campaign describes a “mini MicroSD reader for Android smartphones and tablets” that could be used with devices that don’t have microSD support including the Nexus 7, but also with devices that support “USB host or USB-OTG

OUYA to Launch in 59 Days, Brings with it Software and Hardware Improvements

<BODY readability="4"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-157385" alt=ouya_console src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-ouyaconsole.jpg" width=693 height=390>OUYA has done a great job of listening to early adopters of their developer consoles, and has worked rigorously to address issues and concerns that have been reported. According to OUYA, they have fixed identified issues for their upcoming June roll out.

New SphereShare.net app provides gallery for Photo Spheres

<BODY readability="10"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-157353" alt=sphereshare_banner src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-spheresharebanner-630x307.png" width=630 height=307></P><P>One of the more popular features of Android 4.2 is the Photo Sphere function in the camera app. While many users continue to wait for Android 4.2 to roll out to their device, they can only look on with envy as

Samsung faces potential US import ban on its Galaxy/Nexus devices

In the everlasting patent war between Samsung and Apple, the US-based manufacturer seems to have recently obtained a very important victory.Judge Thomas Pender from the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Samsung devices infringe on a text selection patent owned by Apple, a feature that’s available on iPhones and iPads. Another Apple claim, one that sought injunction for Samsung’s use of a patented technology for detecting microphones when they are inserted in

ES File Explorer Hits Build 3, Now Available for Testing Over at XDA

<BODY readability="6"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-157364" alt=ESFileExplorer3Title src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-ESFileExplorer3Title-450x284.png" width=450 height=284></P><P>ES File Explorer has been on my phone for a long time. I love using it to manipulate and move files to and from various folders and the like. My only complaint was that the UI seemed a bit outdated and

Saturday, 6 April 2013

How to use Carbon Backup

Most people neglect backing up their devices. Normally this isn’t so much of a problem as contacts and calendar events are automatically stored in the cloud, and Google can backup device settings too. To the other extreme, we have the likes of Titanium Backup that is a comprehensive backup application for power users with root privileges. If you find that the built-in Google Backup isn’t comprehensive or reliable enough for you and that Titanium Backup is overkill for you, then Carbon

Friday, 5 April 2013

YouTube gets 'My Subscriptions' feed and One Channel branding in latest update

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt=YouTube src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-2013-04-04140709.png"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge13.png"> <P>YouTube is getting updated to version 4.4.11 today, with a small addition to the left toolbar. A new 'My Subscriptions' feed provides easy access to view any uploads

German court invalidates Apple’s slide-to-unlock patent in patent suit with Motorola

Patent suits involving Motorola and Apple have been relatively quiet lately, but that doesn’t mean they’ve ceased entirely. The latest comes from a German court that has ruled Apple’s infamous slide-to-unlock patent invalid in their case against Motorola. Apple tried to show 14 different amendments to the patent to keep it valid, but the German court disagreed.While this is technically a win for Motorola, most Android manufacturers have put workarounds in place to avoid infringing on

Watch the complete ‘Building New Experiences with Glass’ presentation from SXSW

Last month we told you about a Google Glass presentation at SXSW in which they showed early stages of popular apps designed for Glass. The presentation was called “Building new experiences with Glass”, and it just became available for all to see. It’s about 50 minutes long so you will want to make sure you set aside some time for this one. The presenter was Timothy Jordan, who is a developer advocate at Google on Glass. He gives a sneak peak at the Google Mirror API, which is what

HTC One developer edition preorders start in a few short hours

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="S Off" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-htcone.png"></P><P>Fancy getting yourself a developer edition HTC One? The official word from HTC is that they will be available for preorder starting at 10 am Eastern time today (April 5). The phone will have identical hardware to it's carrier-provided brethren, but have the SIM card and bootloader unlocked out

HTC One availability and pricing roundup – US, Canada and Europe

<P><IMG class="aligncenter wp-image-158958" alt=htc-one-leftaa src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-htc-one-leftaa1.jpg" width=645></P><P>HTC has bled money all throughout 2012, failing to come close to Samsung’s extraordinary financial and creative run. The One X was a flop, most of the company’s budget-friendly devices went unnoticed, and the Droid DNA came a little too late to make a

Snapdragon powered devices to receive Facebook Home performance enhancements

<BODY readability="10"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-157146" alt=Facebook_Home src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-FacebookHome.jpeg" width=560 height=448></P><P>Now that the dust has settled over Facebook’s big announcement, we can get into the nitty gritty details about Facebook Home. One such detail comes from Qualcomm, makers of the insanely popular Snapdragon processors. Qualcomm has

Jelly Bean starting to hit Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Galaxy Tab 7 Plus" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-tab7plus-ac-ws.jpg"></P><P>The humble Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus has come a long way since its launch in late 2011 on Android 3.2 Honeycomb. And today it seems the budget tablet is getting its promised Jelly Bean update, as owners in Austria are said to be receiving Android 4.1.2 in an over-the-air

Facebook partners with Qualcomm for Home optimization

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Qualcomm banner" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-qualcomm-ces.jpg"></P><P>Facebook has announced an official partnership with chip maker Qualcomm, the result of which will optimize Facebook Home apps on devices that come with Qualcomm processors. Facebook's first official phone, the HTC First, will come equipped with Qualcomm's new mid-range

Thursday, 4 April 2013

Samsung Galaxy Camera (Wi-Fi) arriving in April with $449 sticker

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-51750" alt=galaxy_camera_wifi_720 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-galaxycamerawifi720.jpg" width=720 height=380></P><P>Samsung today announced that the Galaxy Camera (Wi-Fi) will be available later this month for $449.99 at Samsung.com and authorized retailers. Aside from the connectivity, the hardware for the camera is the same as its AT&T and Verizon counterparts.

Chinese HTC One smartphone to feature dual-SIM support and microSD slot

<BODY readability="18"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-157107" alt=china-htc-one-microsd-dualsim-700x370 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-china-htc-one-microsd-dualsim-700x370-630x333.jpg" width=630 height=333></P><P>Sure the world is certainly counting down to the awesome HTC One smartphone’s imminent release, but it appears the Chinese variant will be slightly</EM> different than

More than half of all Android devices have potential to be a “Facebook Phone”

As you’ve likely heard by now, Facebook today announced that the Facebook Home app suite and experience will be available for other Android devices. Starting on April 12 and moving forward, Facebook Home will be a downloadable app/launcher for the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, HTC One X+, and future devices.Speaking at the unveiling today, Facebook indicated that the Facebook Home experience is designed to run on Android 4.0 or later. As of today, that’s roughly 54% of all devices. To

iHeartRadio brings "Perfect For" and alarm clock features to Android

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt=iHeartRadio src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-iheartradio-perfect-for.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge12.png"> <P>Just a couple of months after new features of iHeartRadio were released, the Android app has been updated to integrate the new features of "Perfectly For" and alarm

Facebook Home will be available for select Android devices starting April 12

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53521" alt=facebook_home_device_support src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebookhomedevicesupport1.png" width=600 height=275></P><P>Facebook today announced that the Facebook Home experience will be available for select Android devices starting from April 12. Right out of the gate, Facebook Home will be supported by the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, and HTC One X+. Of

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Trend II and Galaxy Trend II Duos smartphones

Samsung has officially taken the wraps off its two newest additions to the Galaxy family today by announcing the Galaxy Trend II and Galaxy Trend II Duos smartphones. Each device are on the fringe of being a low-end device featuring a 1.2GHz dual-core chip, 4-inch WVGA display, 3MP camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, microSD card slot and 1500mAh battery— all in a Jelly Bean package. There’s no word yet on how much the device will cost or when it will arrive in stores, but we suspect Samsung will

GameStop now accepting even more devices for trade-in

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="GameStop Logo" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-gamestop-logo.jpg"></P><P>GameStop has been branching out of just selling games for some time now, and it may not be widely known that they accept smart phone trade-ins when buying new devices from them. Today the retail chain is expanding the number of devices capable of being traded in, as well as giving

Like it or not, the Facebook Phone is here

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53531" alt=htc_first src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-htcfirst.png" width=595 height=336></P><P>After all that speculation, the Facebook Phone is here. And it’s not just one device. In fact, it can be the device you have in your pocket today. The Facebook Home app experience will be available as a download from Google Play so that you can install it on your existing

Wednesday, 3 April 2013

Draw Something 2 first look reveals that sequel is more than just a game

<P><IMG class="alignnone size-full wp-image-184138" alt=draw-something-zynga-google-play-store-1 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-draw-something-zynga-google-play-store-1.jpg" width=600 height=290></P><P>Zynga’s Draw Something 2</EM> is not just a sequel of the original OMGPOP game, as the new owner has included a variety of photo-centric social networking-like features.</P><P>The application,

Twitter for Android updated with Holo UI, new features

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53475" alt=twitter_40-design src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-twitter40-design.jpg" width=565 height=539></P><P>The official Twitter app for Android has been updated today, bringing about a new design and a number of new features. Available in Google Play immediately, the app looks more in line with Android 4.0's Holo UI aesthetics.</P><P>New in this release

Shadowgun: DeadZone 2.0 update hits with loads of new features

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Shadowgun: DeadZone" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-shadowgun.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge11.png"> <P>As one of the most popular mobile-only online multiplayer games, Shadowgun: DeadZone is keeping the experience fresh with a 2.0 update in the Play Store today. The

Imaging head explains HTC's 4-megapixel decision

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="HTC One camera" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-htc-one-london-90.jpg"></P><P>One of the more controversial engineering decisions made in the new HTC One was the choice to go with a 4-megapixel rear camera, but with advanced optics and larger individual pixels. After all, we've been conditioned to see the overall megapixel count as a rough way of

Google Maps brings navigation to 9 new countries in Europe and Africa

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Google Maps" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-google-maps-sign-2.jpg"></P><P>The Google Maps team has taken to Google+ and announced the addition of voice navigation for 9 new countries today. Users in the following countries will be able to use the Google Maps app on their Android phone with the new (to them) feature, starting right

Google+ update adds better cover photo editing, fixes bugs

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Google+ Cover Photo" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-google-cover-photo.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge10.png"> <P>Google has been knocking out some serious updates to both its mobile and web interfaces over the last few weeks, and today's Google+ update cleans up some

Tasks update brings multi-app integration, better usability

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt=Tasks src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-taskslockscreen.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge9.png"> <P>Tasks -- the app that looks so good you'd think it was made by Google -- is getting a big update today. No longer limited to typing out tasks, users can now use the voice

Ematic's new 7-inch Android 4.1 tablet costs $79.99

<BODY readability="16">That's an amazingly low price for a Google-certified tablet. But are there too many compromises in the hardware?</P><IMG class=mugshot alt="Rick Broida" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-headshotsRickBroida140x10060x43.jpg" width=60 height=43> <IMG class=cnet-image alt="The Ematic Genesis Prime Android 4.1 tablet comes in your choice of colors for $79.99."

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

‘The Other Brothers’ may be available on OUYA

In the works for some time, The Other Brothers have yet to make their debut. That could change soon, as the game is now reported to make an appearance on the popular OUYA console. For those of you keeping tabs, that device ships to stores on June 4th.The Other Brothers is often compared to Mario Bros., as two plumbers are dead-set on saving a damsel in distress. It’s a very straight-forward side-scrolling game with both horizontal and vertical play. The graphics fondly remind us of games we

ASUS offers settlement for Transformer Prime wireless issues

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Transformer Prime" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-tf-prime.jpg"></P><P>The ASUS Transformer Prime looks beautiful with it's thick spun aluminum back. It also has an issue with weak Wifi and GPS signals because of it. In April of last year, they offered a dongle to improve the GPS signal to anyone who wanted one, but apparently that wasn't enough

Dinamotxt: SMS syncing with your tablet

As Android tablets become more and more popular -- especially the smaller 7-inch form factor -- they seem more natural to want to manage text messages from. Dinamotxt does just that by linking up your phone and tablet to give you full SMS syncing between the two. The back-end service works great and is a seamless experience when switching devices, but there are some unfortunate and confusing issues with the UI.Hang with us after the break to check out Dinamotxt, a new app that lets your tablet

HTC One tip: Keep your Events organized

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="HTC One" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-htc-one-events.jpg"></P><P>No one in their right mind would argue that photos are the premiere feature of the http://androidcentral.com/htc-oneHTC One. Taking them, showing them, sharing them -- the UltraPixel system, along with Zoes and Highlights -- are where its at. </P><P>Unfortunately,

Humble Mobile Bundle adds 3 bonus games to the original 6

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Humble Mobile Bundle" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-humble-bundle-app0.jpg"></P><P>The first mobile-only Humble Bundle has added three more games to the roster for those who choose to donate more than the average. On top of the original six games on the list -- Contre Jour, Anomaly Korea, Plants vs. Zombies, Bladeslinger, The Rooma and Metal Slug 3 --

Kobo Arc now available to purchase directly from Kobo in Canada and U.S.

<P><IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Android Central" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-kobo-arc-white.jpg"></P><P>The Kobo Arc is a fine tablet in its own right, despite not quite matching the Nexus 7 in the grand scheme of things. There are several reasons that one might choose the Arc over the Google offering -- the screen, speakers and 64GB version but a few. But, a couple of

WWE Presents: Rockpocalypse now available in Google Play Store

<BODY readability="10"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-156803" alt=rockpocalypse_banner src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-rockpocalypsebanner-630x307.jpg" width=630 height=307></P><P>After a slight dip in popularity, WWE star Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, seems bent on making a comeback in the cultural psyche. Starring in the new G.I. Joe: Retaliation</EM> movie and the upcoming

3DMark hits Android, features cross-platform benchmarking

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-183070" alt=3DMark src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-3DMark-for-Android.jpg" width=600 height=376></P><P>Popular benchmarking program for gaming 3DMark has made its way to Android. It’s available for both smartphones and tablets, and there is cross-platform support. With 3DMark on Android, you’ll be able to compare your scores across devices running Android, iOS,

Monday, 1 April 2013

5000mAh battery could be coming to Chinese smartphone

<BODY readability="2"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-156674" alt=ding_xuan_5000mah_battery_smartphone src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-dingxuan5000mahbatterysmartphone-630x226.jpg" width=630 height=226></P><P>Reports surfaced over the weekend that Chinese phone maker Ding Xuan may be preparing a smartphone that will boast one of the largest batteries available in the market. Equipped with

Feedly welcomes 3 million Google Reader refugees with app updates

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Feedly on Nexus 7" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-n7feedly.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge1.png"> <P>Feedly, the heir apparent to the throne of RSS, has announced that it's brought onboard some 3 million Google Reader users since Google announced the mothballing of

Andmade Share: For a more robust sharing menu

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Andmade Share" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-andmade-share.jpg"></P><IMG src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-getitonplaylogolarge.png"> <P>Andmade Share takes the already functional sharing intents found on every Android phone, and makes them even more capable with a new set of features. Instead of choosing to

Featured Android App Review: DivX Stash [Media & Video]

<BODY readability="4"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-156663" alt=DiVX_Stash_Splash_Banner src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-DiVXStashSplashBanner-630x354.jpg" width=630 height=354></P><P>If you like to watch a lot of online videos from various sites, you will want to check out DivX Stash. DivX Stash lets you create a “stash” or locker of all your favorite videos so you can quickly call

One Sony Line Will Start With 20 Megapixel Cyber-shot Camera

<BODY readability="6"><P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-156649" alt="One Sony" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-one-sony-line-20-megapixel-camera.jpg" width=630 height=400></P><P>Last week we talked about Sony working on smartphones with Cyber-shot quality cameras and according to a new report, the One Sony line will start with a 20 megapixel Cyber-shot camera. Codenamed Honami,

HTC One tip: Pinch to customize your home screens

<IMG alt="HTC One" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-htcone-pinch.gif"></P><P>The HTC One does things a little different than many other Android smartphones. For one, it's only got two buttons -- back and home. It also changes the way it home screens work -- making it a little more difficult to add apps and widgets. Not grossly so; just an extra step or so.</P><P>Here's a little tip that'll speed

Magnetyze Charging System for Samsung Galaxy S3 review

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53391" alt=magnetyze_gs3_720 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-magnetyzegs3720.jpg" width=720 height=380>We love Android devices that keep the same form factor across carriers and markets. Why? Because it generally opens the door to a wider range of accessories. The Samsung Galaxy S3, one of the most popular Android models to date, has all sorts of wonderful accessory options. Case in

Facebook Home experience to be compatible with other Android models

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53385" alt=facebook_home_leak_apk_720 src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-facebookhomeleakapk720.png" width=720 height=380></P><P>New details for the Facebook Home experience suggest that the app/launcher could be offered across other Android smartphones. The team at Android Police</EM> have been able to rip into the APK/ROM for the HTC Myst.</P><P>As

Gamestick to be sold exclusively at GAME in the UK

Struggling UK high street retailer GAME seems to be pretty keen on Android gaming platforms lately. We’ve already heard that OUYA is currently available for pre-order at GAME, and it looks like the retailer will also be the only place in the UK to physically sell Gamestick when it goes on sale in June.You can now pre-order Gamestick from GAME for a pretty modest sum of £79.99, which will give you a single Bluetooth controller and the all important little HDMI stick. If you’re in need of

Android rules US smartphone sales in early 2013, Verizon prevails in carrier battle

<P><IMG class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-182200" alt=Android-Army src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-Android-Army.jpg" width=600 height=324></P><P>There’s no slowing down the Android juggernaut no matter the number of the opposing forces (or the magnitude of their efforts), which is once again proven by data released earlier today by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.</P><P>Kantar’s report, compiled after

Google still isn't done with the April Fools' shenanigans - introducing Gmail Blue

<IMG class="lightbox2 imagecache-w680h550 aligncenter" alt="Gmail Blue" src="http://myandroidgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-gmail-blue.png"></P><P>Determined to make bloggers miss the season three premiere of Game of Thrones, Google has released yet another April Fools' spoof -- Gmail Blue. It's everything you expect from Gmail -- rich text, attachments, threaded conversations, with a bunch more blue!</P><P>Hit

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

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