The camera app from the Google Play editions of the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 is now available for download, and can be installed on any Android phone without root. The stock Google camera brings a new visual interface, which makes accessing different shooting modes and the flash easier than ever. When the…
Sony Xperia ion finally gets its serving of Jelly Beans
The Xperia ion is the latest Sony smartphone to get its serving of Jelly Beans as part of the new firmware, version 6.2.B.0.211. The device will get all of the benefits this version of Android packs, including Project Butter enhancements that would make things run faster, Google Now and actionable notifications. In addition, I would…
Red HTC One launching in mid-July exclusively to customers of UK’s Phones 4u
British phone retailer Phones 4u has managed to get an exclusive launch window for the HTC One in “Glamour Red.” The sexy device is designed to make a “striking yet sophisticated statement,” and will be available in mid-July. Inside, it remains the same powerful smartphone as the “classic” silver or black HTC One, sporting a…
Huawei Honor 3 leaked in China
Huawei is preparing to re-define what a mid-range device means. The company’s upcoming Honor 3 smartphone will provide quite a bang for the buck with its specs including a 4.7-inch 720p HD screen, 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 8GB of built-in storage and 13-megapixel camera. Actually, it’s a high-end device by any merit; it’s…
LG Optimus L9 II to be announced on August 7th, as well?
Looks like the Optimus G2 won’t be the only device LG will announce on August 7th. The rumor is that two other phones may be unveiled at that time, including the Optimus L9 II, which we’ve already talked about earlier this month. From what we’ve heard, successor to the Optimus L9 will rock a 720p…
U.S. Cellular Offering The ZTE Imperial For $0.01 With 2-Year Contract
U.S. Cellular has added the ZTE Imperial to it’s LTE capable device offerings today, offering the low-end Android device for $0.01 with a new 2-year contract. The ZTE Imperial runs on Android Jelly Bean and sports a 4-inch WVGA display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a 2500mAh battery, 4GB of internal storage and…
Motorola Rebranding Brings New Logo
After a long silence from Motorola Mobility following Google’s acquisition of the company, a new logo has appeared today, signaling the next chapter in Motorola’s future. The new logo drips with Google’s design aesthetics, while keeping the brand recognizable to those hardcore Motorola fans. The same stylized “M” remains, with a multi-colored circle surrounding it.…
Google Search Android App Updated, Allows Voice-Activated Music Playback
Google has released some sweet new features for its Google Search app for users who are running Android 4.1 or later on their devices. Here’s what’s new: Information about shows you’re watching on your internet-connected TV (US only)* Saved offers when nearby a redemption location New voice action: play music from your phone or the…
HTC One Mini launch rumors continue to grow louder
The rumors for an HTC One Mini just keep getting louder and louder. At this point, it’s practically imminent that we see HTC confirm the One Mini to be a smaller version of the very well-received HTC One. The One Mini, otherwise known as the HTC M4 for now, would have a smaller display and…
NVIDIA Shield Slightly Delayed For A Few Weeks
While NVIDIA’s powerful hand-held gaming device is set to launch tomorrow, it’s facing a short delay. The delay is in response to a mechanical issue of a third-party component, and we should now see the Shield become available to consumers some time next month. NVIDIA’s official statement below: “During our final QA process, we discovered…









