Motorola reportedly planning Moto X events next week [updated]
Motorola is reportedly planning to brief tech reporters and bloggers on its upcoming Moto X smartphone on July 10th and 11th. Leo Laporte revealed on his …
Android
Huge security vulnerability may affect nearly every Android device on the planet
Security researchers claim to have recently discovered a vulnerability in Android that could potentially affect 99% of devices. Bluebox Security revealed that the exploit, which …
Moto X sign-up page now live
A day after teasing its upcoming handset in an online advertisement, Motorola on Wednesday launched a sign-up page for its highly anticipated Moto X smartphone. …
Black HTC One mini revealed in new leaked images
New images of the upcoming HTC One mini have leaked onto Web, once again confirming the handset’s upcoming launch. Bulgarian site SmartNews was able to …
Mozilla co-founder calls Android too bloated to run on cheap hardware
The co-founder and CTO of Mozilla isn’t worried about entering a crowded mobile market. Brendan Eich explained that Mozilla isn’t looking to compete with high-end …
HTC One mini will reportedly launch in Q3
A report from Digitimes on Monday reaffirmed earlier rumors that HTC is planning to launch a smaller version of its flagship smartphone in the coming months. …
BlackBerry, Windows Phone threatened by flood of cheap Android devices
For a while now, we’ve heard about BlackBerry and Windows Phone vendors betting big on expanding their presence in emerging markets by releasing cheaper devices …
Sony’s upcoming 20-megapixel flagship phone revealed in leaked images
In its latest attempt to make a dent in the crowded Android market, Sony is said to be preparing to launch a flagship smartphone with …
Sony’s 20-megapixel flagship smartphone revealed in leaked images
Images of what are said to be of Sony’s upcoming flagship smartphone leaked onto the Web this week. The latest rumors suggest that the handset, …
Huawei to launch a Google Edition smartphone
Huawei has confirmed that it is collaborating with Google to join the likes of Samsung and HTC and produce a stock Android smartphone that will …
Nokia told to adopt Android before it’s too late
If Nokia had a dollar for every time some pundit, analyst or tech blogger said it should switch from Windows Phone to Android, the company’s …
BlueStacks unveils second Android game console before its first one even launches
BlueStacks on Friday announced a second Android-powered gaming system known as the GamePop mini, despite the fact that it hasn’t even launched its first console …
Android 4.3 leaks for Galaxy S4, rumored to launch in July
The next version of Google’s mobile operating system will reportedly arrive next month. SamMobile has obtained an early build of Android 4.3 for the Galaxy …
Is Google’s gaming console the next Android or the next Google Buzz?
With a handful of Android-based video game consoles already piquing interest and some type of gaming play from Apple on the horizon, a report on …
iPhone app downloads up 31% in May, but Android narrowed the gap
According to Fiksu, downloads of free iPhone apps grew by 31% in May compared to the same month in 2012. This is nothing to sniff …
Secure new Android messaging service will rival iMessage
CyanogenMod is looking to step up the security in its popular third-party Android software. In addition to an incognito mode to keep personal data secure …
NVIDIA Shield delayed until July due to a ‘mechanical issue’
NVIDIA’s Android-powered Shield portable gaming console has been delayed until July. The system was originally set to debut on Thursday, however NVIDIA confirmed on Wednesday that …
Galaxy S4 mini won’t have a mini price tag
Samsung recently announced a scaled-down version of its Galaxy S4 smartphone. The Galaxy S4 mini is equipped with a 4.3-inch qHD display, a 1.7GHz dual-core …
Adware found to plague more than 1 million U.S. Android users
Although the Google Play store does a pretty good job of getting rid of apps that contain malware, it doesn’t do nearly as well when …
Sony unveils Xperia Z Ultra with a 6.4-inch full HD display
Sony on Tuesday announced the world’s largest smartphone with a full HD display. In line with rumors, the Xperia Z Ultra is equipped with a …
$99 Ouya Android game console launches, already sold out at Amazon
The Android-powered Ouya gaming console has finally made its way to various U.S. retailers. The $99 system appears to be off to a good start, …
BlackBerry launches Secure Work Space for Android and iOS
BlackBerry on Tuesday launched a new service that will surely appeal to the bring your own device (BYOD) crowd. Secure Work Space will allow companies …
Huawei brings the phablet craze to absurd new heights with 7-inch phone
In its latest attempt to blur the lines between smartphones and tablets, Huawei on Monday announced a new 7-inch Android device that can make phone calls. …
Malicious Android app holds devices hostage, demands a $100 ransom
Security firm Symantec has discovered a malicious application that is infecting Android devices and holding them hostage for ransom. The fake antivirus software, known as …
HP seriously just unveiled a 21.5-inch Android tablet
In effort to reverse eroding PC sales, HP on Monday announced a new 21.5-inch Android tablet that will be marketed as an all-in-one desktop. The Slate …
Android users might actually be clamoring for BBM
Sometimes nothing can beat the original. While competing messaging services such as WhatsApp have gained millions of users, it is clear that there is still …
Hands-on with Samsung’s Android-powered Galaxy NX camera
If you ever wondered what an Android-powered DSLR camera would be like, you’re in luck. Samsung on Thursday took the wraps off of its Galaxy …
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini and Galaxy S4 Zoom hands-on
Samsung’s goal is simple: It is looking to rule the smartphone world by releasing as many versions of its popular Galaxy S4 as it can. …
LG reportedly prepping smartphone with always-on voice commands
A new report suggests that LG is preparing a new smartphone that will support “always-on voice commands.” According to Gotta Be Mobile, the company will …
New phone from an unlikely vendor steals title of world’s thinnest smartphone
Huawei on Tuesday announced the Ascend P6, the world’s thinnest smartphone. The handset measures a mere 6.18 millimeters thick and weighs 120 grams, eight grams …
