Amazon allows Android application ‘test drives’ via virtual machine
Here’s an interesting way to add value to your mobile application store, free test drives! An overlooked feature of Amazon’s new Android app store provides …
LG to produce Nexus tablet for Google, suggests rumor
According to intel acquired by blog Mobile Review, LG has been tasked with producing a pure-Google, Nexus tablet for the Mountain View-based Android maker. Details are scarce …
Google Music service being tested internally
Google is said to be testing its new Google Music service internally, according to sources speaking to CNET. Google had originally planned to make an …
ATRIX 4G and Inspire 4G will get HSUPA next month
BGR has confirmed with AT&T that both the Motorola ATRIX 4G and the HTC Inspire 4G will receive software updates in April that will enable …
In-app billing hits Android next week, developer testing starts now
Google announced on Friday that it will launch in-app billing for the Android Market next week. In-app billing will allow users to purchase more content …
RIM opens up BlackBerry PlayBook to support Android apps
The news we reported exclusively many months ago has just been officially confirmed by RIM — the company will indeed support Google Android apps on …
Best of CTIA Wireless 2011
Mickey Mouse and pals stepped aside this week in sunny Orlando, Florida to make way for the latest and greatest gear wireless companies had to …
Google’s Chrome 11 includes text-to-speech, accelerated 3D CSS
In a recent blog post, Google announced two new features it would be adding to the beta builds of its Chrome 11 Web browser: speech-to-text …
Sony Ericsson’s new Xperia PLAY promos are… hilarious [video]
Dear ad firm that put together Sony Ericsson’s latest round of Xperia PLAY promos: thank you. In its latest effort to garner some attention for …
Hands on with Sprint’s HTC EVO 3D, again [video]
Building on our coverage of the HTC EVO 3D from yesterday, we have a supplementary video that we would like to submit as evidence. While we weren’t …
Samsung again forced to defend tablet sales
Samsung on Wednesday issued a statement in response to a new round of rumors suggesting poor sell-through performance of its tablet devices. Samsung has reported …
Amazon Appstore for Android goes live
Amazon on Tuesday announced the launch of its new on-device and Web-based Android application hub, the Amazon Appstore. As a direct rival to Google’s own Android …
Motorola will stop building XOOM tablets after June, report claims [updated]
According to an unconfirmed report, Motorola is set to curtail production of its XOOM tablet beginning in April and production will cease after June. Industry …
Hands on with Samsung’s TouchWiz UX, the first custom Honeycomb UI
When we sat down with Samsung yesterday to check out the new Galaxy Tab 8.9 and the improved and thinner Galaxy Tab 10, we were …
HTC EVO 3D and EVO View 4G tablet appear on Sprint website
At this point there’s little doubt Sprint will be announcing these two exciting devices later today at its media event — which we’ll be covering …
T-Mobile unveils G2x smartphone, 4G Mobile Hotspot, more; doubles HSPA+ speed to 42Mbps
Just because it’s most likely going to be acquired doesn’t mean T-Mobile is going to be a no-show at CTIA this year. The carrier just …
HTC EVO 3D, EVO View 4G confirmed by CTIA snoops
If you’re an exhibitor at CTIA looking to keep a secret, you have to be on guard at all times. Blog Pocketnow has acquired images of Sprint …
AT&T’s T-Mobile acquisition to benefit Apple, RIM and Google
In a note to investors on Monday, RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Mike Abramsky highlighted several implications surrounding AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA. Interestingly, RBC sees …
Sprint Nexus S 4G pre-orders start at Best Buy today
Best Buy announced on Monday that it will begin accepting pre-orders for Sprint’s Nexus S 4G immediately. Best Buy will sell the device in its …
Sprint integrates Google Voice; effortless calling, texting for Sprint users
Now this, is awesome. Sprint and Google have just announced that they have worked together to give practically all Sprint wireless subscribers the ability to …
Google Nexus S 4G for Sprint gets official
A Nexus S for Sprint has been heavily rumored in the past, and now it’s official — Google is launching a new version of its …
Amazon’s Android Appstore may launch March 22
Amazon’s new Appstore for Android devices could launch as soon as next Tuesday, March 22, according to sources speaking to Wired. Amazon publicly announced that …
Flash 10.2 beta released for Android
Adobe Flash support was noticeably absent from the Motorola XOOM at launch, though it was because Adobe wanted to ship Flash 10.2 as opposed to …
Google Translate for Android updated in wake of Japan crisis
In the wake of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, Google has issued an experimental version of its Translate application for Android. “Download this experimental version …
AT&T cracks down on tethering cheaters
AT&T has started to issue warnings to customers unofficially tethering their smartphones to its network. In an email to unauthorized tetherers, the company writes, “Our …
Amazon Android Appstore spotted
Amazon’s answer to Google’s Android Market may be just around the corner. AndroidNews recently paid a visit to Amazon.com/apps and found a listing of Android …
Google still top dog in U.S. online video market
Google still reigns supreme in the U.S. online video market, according to new data released Thursday by comScore. There were more than 5.0 billion U.S. …
Android 2.2 Froyo powers 61.3% of all Android devices
According to new data released by Android Developers, Android 2.2 (Froyo) currently powers 61.3% of all Android devices that accessed the Android Market during the …
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi up for pre-order from Costco; $589.99, free case
Motorola announced the March 27th launch of its Wi-Fi-only XOOM on Wednesday, and now Costco has made the tablet available for pre-order. While Costco quotes …
45,000 tests prove Android surfs faster than the iPhone
A recent study performed by Ottowa-based Blaze Software reveals that Android’s mobile Web browser is significantly faster than the mobile Safari browser found on Apple’s …
