Samsung is just trolling us now, and it’s not alone
This has gone too far. I was one of many people to cast serious doubt on Samsung (005930) when it birthed the phablet category with …
Android
Samsung confirms Galaxy S IV will debut on March 14th
It’s official: Samsung (005930) has confirmed that the company will debut its flagship smartphone next month in the United States. Earlier reports claimed Samsung would launch …
LG unveils Optimus F5, F7 smartphones
Since almost nothing will actually be announced at Mobile World Congress this year, LG (066570) on Thursday unveiled two new smartphones that will launch later this year. …
Sony announces PlayStation app for iOS and Android
Sony (SNE) finally took the wraps off its next-generation PlayStation 4 on Wednesday evening, and the upcoming gaming console is packed with premium specs that will …
Snapchat for Android adds video
Popular sexting app maker Snapchat on Thursday updated its Android application of the same name with the ability to send self-destructing videos to Snapchat contacts. The video …
Problems with new Samsung chip in Galaxy S IV may lead to a huge win for Qualcomm
Samsung (005930) may once again choose to use a Qualcomm (QCOM) Snapdragon processor in its upcoming flagship smartphone. Earlier rumors claimed that the company would …
Samsung debuts more affordable Galaxy Camera
Samsung (005930) on Tuesday announced a Wi-Fi only version of its Android-powered Galaxy Camera. The device is equipped with a 4.8-inch 720p HD display, a …
Nexus 7 sales soared in 2012, but still fell short of iPad mini and Kindle Fire
Google (GOOG) doesn’t reveal sales figures for its Nexus smartphones and tablets, however that hasn’t stopped people from speculating and trying to figure out just …
ARCHOS will reportedly offer affordable Android smartphones later this year
ARCHOS (JXR) may be looking to expand beyond producing affordable Android tablets and could debut as many as three new smartphones later this year. According to a …
Google executive promises ‘insanely great cameras’ on next-gen Nexus phones
The cameras on Google’s (GOOG) line of Nexus smartphones have consistently performed worse than the competition. Some have said the default Android image processing software …
Verizon’s Galaxy S IV detailed in purported benchmarks
Samsung’s (005930) upcoming Galaxy S IV smartphone for Verizon (VZ) may have been detailed in newly discovered benchmark test results. The device carries the model number …
ARCHOS debuts three quad-core iPad clones with HD displays and affordable price tags
ARCHOS (JXR) on Thursday announced a new line of “Platinum” tablets that feature high-end specs and a low price tag. The company debuted three different …
Android 4.2.2 update blocks unofficial LTE support on Nexus 4
Google (GOOG) updated its Nexus line of smartphones and tablets to Android 4.2.2 this week. It was initially reported that the update included a variety …
HTC One will reportedly launch on March 22nd for $199.99
HTC (2498) has had a hard time keeping its new devices from leaking across the Internet. We have already seen pictures and specs of the company’s …
Android, iOS tighten stranglehold on smartphone industry, account for 91% of Q4 shipments
It’s a good thing BlackBerry (BBRY) and Microsoft (MSFT) have finally decided to step up their games, because we’re rapidly headed toward a smartphone OS …
Google panned for offering up users’ personal information to developers without permission
An Australian app developer has discovered that Google (GOOG) is sending Android developers personal information of everyone who buys their apps from Google Play without permission. …
Google Now widget arrives for Android 4.1 devices
Google (GOOG) on Wednesday updated its Google Search application for devices running Android 4.1 and higher to include several new features. The application now offers …
HP will reportedly turn to Android for next-generation mobile devices
After its failed acquisition of Palm and abandonment of webOS, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) will now reportedly look towards Android to power its next-generation of mobile devices. Sources speaking to …
LG unveils 5.5-inch Optimus G Pro, which looks exactly like Samsung’s Galaxy Note II
LG (066570) on Wednesday confirmed the much-rumored Optimus G Pro smartphone. The company revealed that the handset, which looks awfully similar to Samsung’s (005930) Galaxy Note …
New purported Galaxy S IV details emerge
Earlier rumors suggested Samsung (005930) would ditch its traditional home button and navigation keys on the Galaxy S IV, and that it may also include an …
Motorola X Phone will reportedly include revolutionary new features
Google (GOOG) is expected to unveil a new smartphone later this year that will be manufactured by Motorola. The device, which is known as the “X …
BlueStacks brings more than 750,000 Android apps to Surface Pro and Windows 8
BlueStacks on Tuesday announced the availability of its Android “App Player” for the Surface Pro tablet and other Windows 8 devices. The announcement comes a …
Google Search estimated to pull in $5 billion from tablets in 2013
Mobile devices generated nearly $8 billion for Google (GOOG) in 2012, however a new report suggests the company’s revenue is about to explode. According to …
Android 4.2.2 update reportedly rolling out to Nexus devices
According to a user on Reddit, Android 4.2.2 is now rolling out to Nexus brand devices. It had previously been reported that the latest Android …
Four Android smartphones lead the iPhone 5 in customer satisfaction ratings
Apple (AAPL) is traditionally ranked near the top in satisfaction surveys due to the simplistic nature of its products. A recent polls suggests that the …
Purported HTC M7 image reveals edge-to-edge display, familiar design
The HTC (2498) M7 is expected to be unveiled at a press conference later this month. The flagship smartphone is rumored to be equipped with …
Google may ditch NVIDIA for Qualcomm in Nexus 7 sequel
Recent reports have suggested that Google (GOOG) is readying a new Nexus 7 tablet that could debut in May. The company is reportedly increasing the …
Jelly Bean’s market share is up but Gingerbread just won’t die
Google (GOOG) published the latest Android distribution numbers on Tuesday and the results display Android’s number one problem — fragmentation. The latest version of Google’s operating system, known …
Ouya plans to release a new version of its $99 console every year
After coming off of one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns of all time, the team behind the $99 Ouya game console have had their …
Android dominated in Q4, found on more than half of all smartphones
Android had another explosive quarter in December. The latest numbers from research firm Canalys revealed that Google’s (GOOG) operating system powered a third of all …
