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While we didn’t see any substantial Android updates or a new Nexus phone at Google I/O yesterday, Android and Me was able to get its hands on the elusive white Nexus 4. Spec wise, the white Nexus 4 is the same as the black Nexus 4, and it will be available for purchase in the…
While currently only Path and The New York Times have third-party apps out for Google Glass, many more are on the way. Today at Google I/O, several new apps were announced. Dubbed “Glassware”, these new apps will use the Google Mirror API to create experiences tailored to users of Google’s cyborg tech. Among the new…
Toronto Creative Agency Playground Inc. released a concept video this week that shows off their ideas of what the next iteration of Google Glass could look like. While a sophomore version of Glass is, at very least, a long way off, it’s fun to imagine the potential for the future of the wearable tech. There are…
The poor Nexus Q hasn’t been getting much love from Google lately, and may never get any going forward. We recently reported that it wouldn’t get any mention at Google I/O, and now it’s being denied the latest update to Google Play Music and its “All Access” music streaming services. Phandroid received confirmation from a Google…
Alright Sega kids, get ready! One of the greatest games of all time is coming to Google Play, in all its blast processed glory. Sonic the Hedgehog is coming to Android, and the iOS version is getting an update with all the new extras. Sega announced the release today on its blog: “We are happy…
ZTE unveiled the second generation of the Intel CPU-powered Grand X In smartphone. The new device, simply called ZTE Grand X2, comes with Intel’s 2GHz dual-core Atom Processor Z2580 with hyper-threading capability. In addition, there’s also an 8-megapixel camera on board with “one of the shortest shot-to-shot times on the market,” real-time 2x axis stabilization,…
Google keeps expanding the list of devices compatible with its Google Wallet service. The latest batch of phones that can sing along the search giant’s mobile payment service include Sprint’s HTC One, Samsung Galaxy Note II and Samsung Galaxy S4; as well as US Cellular’s Samsung Galaxy Note II. If you have one of those…
Google announced that in the coming months Android will include native support for Bluetooth Smart Ready and Bluetooth Smart devices. Devices that come with a dual-mode Bluetooth chip will qualify as Bluetooth Smart Ready, allowing users to connect their phones to ultra power-efficient Bluetooth Smart accessories, like the FitBit Flex or the Pebble watch. Up…
Few days ago I ranted about Ubuntu for Android, saying that I can’t wait to install it on my smartphone. Today I have a related idea to discuss with you. At the moment, Canonical doesn’t allow users to download Ubuntu for Android (or perhaps it’s still not ready for prime time), and the company is…
Few days ago we’ve told you that Huawei Ascend P2 is coming to the UK, and now we have Phones 4U saying that it managed to score the exclusive launch rights for the white version of the device. The mobile specialist failed to mention the exact launch date and pricing, but we tend to believe…