Remember the Pantech Vega- It was announced earlier this month as a high end smartphone heading to South Korea. While we knew that the Pantech Vega featured powerful specs such as a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 720P HD display, we didn’t know that it would also include technology that we have yet to see on [...]
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Google has given Android users a special treat tonight. The latest Google+ update is now available in the Android Market. The update includes a new look to the UI that closely resembles that of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), some bug fixes, and new translations. This looks and sounds like it will fix various issues [...]
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Just as promised, Google has started pushing the Google TV 2.0 update to Sony Internet TV boxes and actual TVs. The new Android 3.1 update for Google TV brings a number of new features and enhancements, the biggest being the ability to download apps from the Android Market. Unfortunately, this update is only for Sony [...]
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Both the Motorola RAZR and the Samsung Galaxy S Glide are heading to Rogers in Canada as early as this week. The information was revealed in a new leak by the guys over at Mobile Syrup. According to the leaked information, the Samsung Galaxy S Glide will be available on November 3 and the Motorola [...]
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Google+ users, there’s some good news waiting for you in the form of an update. The Google+ app has been updated to bring a number of bug fixes, enhancements, and a redesigned UI to match the design found in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The updated Google+ app includes the following: Completely new app and [...]
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Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble. With all the news that comes through our parts it’s darn near impossible to get to them all. The ones that didn’t make it onto our front page get left here. In the Android Overload. Think of this as a cemetery where all good stories [...]
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For those of you trying to find the wildly popular Handcent SMS app in the Market today, you may have noticed that it was suspiciously missing. The makers of Handcent didn’t give a specific reason as to why it was down, but said they are working with Google to put it back up. A temp [...]
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If there’s one thing that I hate it’s Snooki and screen glare. Okay, that was two things — but it needed to be said. When it comes to screen glare, there’s nothing that frosts my weenie more. Doesn’t matter if it’s on my phone or laptop, screen glare has the ability to make my digital [...]
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It looks like the leaked Google+ app has finally become official, Ice Cream sandwich interface and all. The app is available on the Android Market now. According to the change log, it features battery improvements, navigation changes, improved notifications, support for Google Apps users (we know you’re out there) and general bug fixes. Take a [...]
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I always love seeing what dedicated Android modders can do with new software and old hardware. the latest phone to get the Ice Cream Sandwich SDK port treatment is none other than the original Samsung Galaxy S no II, no HD, no LTE, no X, just the S. It shouldn’t be that much of a [...]
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If you use Google Reader to make all your RSS feeds a little more sane organized, be ready for a pleasant surprise. Google has begun the rollout of the new look and feel for the reader website, and everyone should expect it by this evening. Go on and hit F5 for a while, we'll wait [...]
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It looks like the uber-expensive HTC Jetstream won’t have long to sit on its throne as AT&T’s only LTE tablet device. Either the Galaxy Tab 10.1 or 8.9 was recently spotted roaming the digital halls of the FCC, with AT&T’s unmistakable 4G LTE branding adorning its backside. The spec drawing looks pretty interchangeable with the [...]
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With the upcoming launch of Ice Cream Sandwich some Google apps are already seeing a transition to the all new Android 4.0 UI (love it or hate it) and Google+ is no exception. The app was updated today in the Android Market and features the usual bug fixes as well as the revamped ICS UI. [...]
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One of the tiniest Android smartphones I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with has been in my pocket for the past few days, and that is the Sony Ericsson Xperia ray. This device is extremely small, sleek, and lightweight but that isn’t all it offers. We also have an amazing screen, albeit a bit [...]
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Asus may have outed the launch date of the Transformer Prime in a couple of internal quarterly figure slides leaked today. The images seem to confirm the already rumored November 9th launch date for the Nvidia “Kal-El” packing, quad-core tablet. You may have noticed the mention of ICS in the slide but more than likely [...]
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The Google+ app team just dropped a surprisingly massive update onto the Market, and it brings changes galore. In fact, there’s so many changes that they’ve called it a "completely new app." Take a look: The UI has taken a turn towards the styling we’ve seen in Ice Cream Sandwich, and menus have been [...]
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Raise your hand if you love your wireless carrier. Anyone- Consumers fed up with spotty service and limited terms have been complaining for years about lack of transparency and competition, and on November 8th, they might just have a next-generation alternative to the likes of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. Republic Wireless is a new Mobile [...]
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Google+ is getting some love tonight. The latest version has just been pushed to the Android Market and should be showing up for most folks. If not, you'll just have to sit tight for a little while longer. This release — created during the Ice Cream Sandwich developement brings a few changes to the table. [...]
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Wow, that was fast! As we reported last week, Google planned to start pushing out the Android 3.1 update to Sony branded Internet TV boxes and televisions starting this week. Today, select Sony devices have already received the update, unleashing multiple new features for the Google TV experience. Although Logitech boxes are further down the [...]
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Earlier today a few sites had reported on a game that recently made it’s way onto the Android Market called Duck Hunt. As it sounds from the title, it was a more unofficial port of the classic Nintendo game from way back in the day many of us used to play all the time while [...]
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We know that those of you who pre-ordered the Motorola DROID RAZR will have it shipped out to you “no later than” November 10th, but the company has been mum on when Verizon customers would be able to but the phone at retail. Until now, anyway: Verizon has confirmed that the DROID RAZR will be [...]
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The next phone on the list to get an unofficial upgrade appears to be the Samsung Galaxy S. Two MIUI developers decided to take a break from MIUI in order to port Android 4.0 to the Galaxy S. And guess what- They were successful. And by successful, I mean very little is working and it [...]
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We try to avoid excessive posts about FCC filings that may or may not be for Android goodies coming to the US, but this one was a dead giveaway for AT&T. Just take a look: The guys over at WirelessGoodness dug up this picture from a recent FCC filing, and it clearly shows the device [...]
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Are you worried about the Zombie Apocalypse- Well you should be! Zombies are everywhere : TV shows like the Walking Dead, Zombie Walks all across the country, even the CDC’s Public Health Matters blog has a Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse! So, if you want to be prepared with the right Android Apps (all free [...]
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Amid strong rumors and speculation of an early November release, the Motorola Droid RAZR launch date has finally been confirmed via the above Verizon internal document. The Razr is set to launch on November 10th on Verizon Wireless for 0 with a 2-year agreement. If you don’t feel like upgrading, the device can be purchased [...]
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Likely not wanting to get left behind by the likes of Comcast, whose XFINITY for Android app has been quite well-received, Time Warner Cable is preparing to release a comparable remote control app for its cable subscribers at the end of November. The app will incorporate full set-top box remote control functionality, access to the [...]
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Better late than never, I suppose. The United States Department of Defense had added its first Android device to its list of officially supported handsets and tablets: the 5-inch Dell Streak. The phone/tablet made it through an extensive gauntlet of testing for security and comparability, performed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This means [...]
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It's all Hallows Eve and we here at Android Central all hope you have a safe and happy Hallowe'en. That said, after you've raided all the candy you can get your hands on make sure you check out the latest here posts on the blogs and in the Android Central Forums. HTC Rezound Forums – [...]
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Looks like we're really going there. Just remember, what has been seen can never be unseen. Download links are after the break. read more … Continue Reading Here Nyan Droid Live Wallpaper in the Market Joshua Munoz – androidcentral.com
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The Telegraph is reporting they have received confirmation from Samsung that the Galaxy Nexus will be launching on November 17th in the UK but that’s not all. Apparently, the US version of the device (currently headed to Verizon Wireless) wont launch until a week after the UK launch, at the earliest. This is the first [...]
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With all the Google TV news the past few days, we wanted to let you guys know about Redux. Back at Google I/O Redux was featured by Google as something Google TV was all about — quality content you can view right in your living room via Google TV. Their HTML 5 app has been [...]
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According to a Q3 investor document from ASUS, they have listed their new Transformer Prime as coming November 9. Unfortunately we don’t know if that’s a release date or when it will be officially announced, but I am expecting the latter. We have already seen the keyboard dock leak so we are definitely close. You [...]
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Whoa this came out of no where although is nothing new. SHADOWGUN, a game I recently reviewed and loved, is apparently set to receive some multiplayer action from the awesome developer MadFinger Games. Being able to play this graphic intensive and awesome game on my NVIDIA Tegra 2 tablet as a multiplayer game would truly [...]
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LG Optimus owners have been eagerly waiting for their Gingerbread updates, and it looks like LG is finally ready to roll in Europe. The Optimus 2X will start on November 1, the Optimus 3D will start November 21, and the Optimus Black will kick off on November 28. Please understand that these dates are for [...]
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When we say silly amount of games (and apps) we mean that in a good way too. GetJar has a plethora of games available for free this Halloween Season as well as a bunch of apps in case you need a couple of freebies in that department as well. Read more… … Continue Reading Here [...]
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