Well, good morning everyone and happy Friday! Typically we don’t report rumors… it’s just not our style. However with all of the juicy details regarding the next Nexus device floating around, we’re feeling a bit more… twitterpated than usual. Early this morning we were graced with a load of new info about the Samsung Google [...]
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Google TV’s Director of Content, Donagh O’Malley, has announced that we should see version 2.0 for Google TV within the next month or so. It was also mentioned that the the Android Market in version 2.0 will take Google TV from 8 pre-installed apps to 1,000+ over night with 250 of them being TV oriented. You [...]
This morning it was reported by Droid-Life, BGR, and pretty much anyone else with a WordPress account (myself included) that the new “Google Nexus” (Prime) was going to be launched exclusively on Verizon’s LTE network. No love for Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T. This fit in nicely with the rumors that we’ve heard about floating around [...]
Rumors on the Galaxy Nexus are sure to keep pumping along, and we’ve got some more for you. It seems GSMArena is reporting the specs leaked earlier today are incorrect. According to the tipster from inside Google, the new Nexus will in fact be shipping with Samsung’s own processor clocking in at 1.5GHz, which is [...]
Any Google Shopper users out there- It looks like yesterday’s update to the app has brought in the +1 feature for your favorite products. There is also an added feature to save products to your shopping list to check back on later while you shop and a new “pamper” category. The pamper area lets you search for [...]
Just as Google updated their Shopper app to allow users to ‘+1′ their favorite products, Google Books has been updated with the ability to express your approval of your reading selections. In the latest version, now available in the Android Market, you can ‘+1′ a book as you are reading it. Also new is the [...]
An update for Google Books, Google's own e-reader Android app, is live and ready to download in the Android Market. You can now +1 a book while you're reading, as well as perform an in-book search. On your phone, you can now use Books in landscape mode “for flowing text,” and on your 7-inch tablet, [...]
Speaking at a Q&A session for the Connected TV panel during MIPCOM 2011, Google TV Director of Content Donagh O’Malley finally let the cat out of the bag regarding Google TV’s much anticipated Honeycomb update. He was quoted as saying, "What I can tell you about what’s coming up with Google TV, is version two [...]
Whether it’s from their desktop client, plug-in or Android app, Google is celebrating over 1 billion downloads of Google Earth. They let the world know via their blog today and acknowledged how great of a tool Google Earth has become for users all across the globe. There are a ton of “feel good” stories from [...]
Late last night we showed you the Nexus Prime teaser video, and there has already been a minor update. They added “Always ahead of the curve” towards the end of the video. This implies the curved screen, but also implies that Google and Samsung are innovating, and not playing catch-up like Apple is with the [...]
Google has released yet another update to Google Shopper today that brings some of their newest features to the application, bringing added functionality for all. This update brings quite a few warmly welcomed features, such as: +1 your favorite products Save products to your shopping list and continue researching on Google Product Search Discover nearby [...]
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Our friend Andy Rubin, the father of Android, took to Google+ with a heartwarming thought and video. In 2007, Google released a promo for the Open Handset Alliance. It featured a group of kids telling what they’d want in a phone. Many different things came up. Pizza, cookies, robots all the usual kid stuff. One [...]
Next week is a big event for all of us in the Android community. Samsung and Google have hinted us that they’ll be telling us all about the future of Android at their Unpacked: Google Episode event, and there’s no doubt in mind that there’ll be some tasty treats in store. Strategically placed exactly a [...]
We all know what will go down comes October 11, Samsung will be hosting an unpacked event at CTIA going under the name of “Google Episode.” If you watch at the video, you can certainly see that Samsung is telling us to “Get Ready” because “Something BIG is coming” and then right at he 0:19 [...]
What do we have here- According to GSM Arena, the picture above is of the upcoming Samsung Nexus Prime, which is going to be running on the soon-to-be-announced next version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich. The above picture confirms the HD resolution on the massive 4.6-inch display. Also on the image, you can see that [...]
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I mentioned recently that I had purchased a Logitech Revue. The price was compelling and I was intruiged by the concept of having search on my television and media. So far I’ve enjoyed the experience, but like most if not all Google TV users, the update and market cannot come soon enough. Some good news [...]
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Google Wallet is just about 2 weeks old, but has only been available to Sprint Nexus S owners. Thankfully XDA users, kibmcz, venumx, and got2best have Google Wallet fully functional for the rest of the Nexus S owners. Don’t worry, you can do it whether you are stock or have a custom ROM, but you [...]
Google has announced that they’re holding their Q3 earnings call on October 13th. If you are a bit late to the game, Google usually likes to drop a few tidbits regarding Android and other business in these calls. While we don’t expect them to mention anything huge, we’ll hopefully get insight into their plans heading [...]
Who doesn't love a good earnings call, right- Google's set its Q3 2011 call for 1:30 p.m. Pacific time Oct. 13. It'll be streamed, we'll undoubtedly get some Android news, and we'll be listening in to bring it all to you. Source: Google … Continue Reading Here Google to announce Q3 eanrings Oct. 13 Phil [...]
Bummed that Sprint and Google decided to exclude all but Nexus S 4G owners in their Google Wallet launch- While we’re sure Google is working to get the service out to everyone, developers have taken it upon themselves to make all Nexus S devices compatible. The job was done by XDA’s got2best and it requires [...]
Can’t wait for Google to make your original Nexus S phone an official device supported by Google Wallet- Why don’t you just get things working on your own- That is what one XDA developer did. The process involves rooting your phone, installing a custom ROM, wiping everything, and flashing a couple of files to your [...]
According to Issue 8008026 posted to the Chromium Code website, Google may finally be bringing together two of its biggest recent projects with the introduction of the Chrome browser for Android. It wouldn’t mark the first time the two platforms have shared screen time (that honor goes to Google TV), but this is the first [...]
The last Google Goggles update brought the ability to scan images and search for things within those images on Google - the problem though, was the fact it only worked within Google Googles application and not the built-in camera app. The latest update rolled out today changes that and adds barcode services as well so [...]
Whether someone who is always flying around the country, like our very own Phil Nickinson, or just a casual traveler, we all know the pain that is had when searching for and comparing flights. Google hopes to make things easier for us with their latest application OnTheFly. The application allows users to compare flight costs, [...]
Microsoft has manage the unthinkable. They got Samsung, which is now not only the biggest Android phone manufacturer, but also arguably the best, to sign a patent license deal with Microsoft. This patent deal should give Microsoft tens of millions of dollars from a phone like the Galaxy S II alone if Microsoft managed to [...]
A new Android tablet from ZTE has just hit the FCC today, being called the ZTE Smart Tab 10. Just a few days ago its smaller sibling the Smart Tab 7 had the same visit so it appears ZTE is gearing up to launch a few tablets here shortly. Just like the smaller version it [...]
The update we told you about earlier in the week for the DROID 3 is now rolling. This update brings Google Talk video chat along with various fixes that include battery life. This update will bring you to version 5.6.890.XT862.Verizon.en.US. You will eventually receive the update automatically, but you can check to see if you can [...]
Mark your calendars guys, because something big may be coming your way on October 11. Samsung has sent out invitations to their unpacked event for this year, where they will team up with Google to introduce some of their latest devices. One of the first thing that pops up by looking at the invitation is [...]
If you’ve got a Sony Ericsson Xperia phone from 2010 or 2011, there’s some good news for you. In the next release of CyanogenMod, all 2010 and 2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia line of smartphones will be able to run the popular Android custom ROM. The news was announced by developer Diogo Ferreira, and also confirmed [...]
If you’ve got a Sony Ericsson Xperia phone from 2010 or 2011, there’s some good news for you. In the next release of CyanogenMod, all 2010 and 2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia line of smartphones will be able to run the popular Android custom ROM. The news was announced by developer Diogo Ferreira, and also confirmed [...]
This goes out to all the Nexus S and Nexus One owners out there, you may want to check your devices for a fresh Android 2.3.6 update that Google has cooked up just for you. It will bring a slew of patches and bug fixes. Nexus One The update for the Nexus One will be 17.5MB and [...]
Google Maps has received a minor update that should be welcomed by those who frequently use Transit Navigation to find their way around via their cities public transit system. Along with fixing several bugs not worth mentioning among the apps change log, location accuracy has been improved when searching for directions with Transit Navigation. The [...]
Today we see an update to Google Maps. The update bumps us up to version 5.10.1, and brings some bug fixes, as well as improved location accuracy for Transit Navigation. So, why wait any longer- Hop past the break for download links, or head into the market and grab your update. read more … Continue [...]
I am a person who hates to carry around cash…so personally, I am looking forward to the full implementation of Google Wallet. While doing research for this article, I have become even more excited about having a virtual wallet. Hopefully Google Wallet will be rolled out to more smartphones/carriers in the near future. Why am [...]
Google has issued the Android 2.3.6 update to Nexus One handsets. If you don’t remember, this update solved an issue that predominately affected Nexus S users – the Voice Search application would activate intermittently and randomly on its own. Unfortunately, we’re hearing that this update somehow breaks pinch-to-zoom in the default Gallery application, something Google [...]
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