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If you’re a custom ROM maker or Android developer, you might want to send a tweet of thanks to the ol’ Google. Google has just uploaded the newest Android 4.2.2 binaries to the Nexus device download page, which are for use with any Nexus AOSP-enabled device. Supported devices are the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 WiFi,…
Mobile gaming is here to stay, and may even surpass the popularity of consoles, as developers increasingly turn their attention to mobile platforms. According to the Game Developers Conference 2013 State of the Industry Survey, game developers are developing less for consoles and PC’s than in the past. The survey, which polled over 2,500 North American game developers who…
Ford has already been at the forefront of smart car technology, and is maintaining its position by announcing that it would be releasing the source code for its Sync AppLink platform to Genivi. Genivi is an open source development platform that focuses on the adoption of In-Vehicle Infotainment. Its aim is to create a platform for in-vehicle systems…
Owners of the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Stellar are about to get a nice little present. Verizon has confirmed that they will be releasing an new update for the Galaxy Stellar, which will bring the device up to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The update will include support for 64GB microSD cards, an improved spell checking app, improved multimedia message handling…
Sprint announced today that it is now selling the ZTE Force, an affordable 4G LTE handset. The Force is an entry-level offering that includes a 4-inch WVGA display, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. Besides LTE, connectivity options also include WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC. There’s also a…
Today the Sony Xperia TL is getting a substantial update, bringing the device from Android 4.0 to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. This update brings some major changes to the device, improving performance and bringing new features to Sony’s handset. Although Sony has not released a full changelog of the update, the manufacturer has confirmed that…
Round three of our Kickass Startups series is here. First we wrote about the 1 Second Everyday App in the iOS App Store, then came the awesome Spigen Metal Slate line of cases for the iPhone 5, and now we have a new project on Kickstarter called the Rhino Shield. The Rhino Shield looks like…
The highly-anticipated android gaming console, OUYA, will start shipping to Kickstarter backers by the end of the month. OUYA announced yesterday that is it ready to move into the final stage of product development — getting the product into the hands of consumers. OUYA will start shipping consoles on March 28th and Kickstarter backers should…
The Verizon Galaxy Nexus is the forgotten stepchild of Google’s Nexus program. Unlike most Nexus models which get updates early and on a regular basis, the Verizon Nexus is four updates behind its GSM counterpart. Though we have no idea what it will bring to the table, Verizon support did confirm via Twitter that an…
ASUS’s 10-inch tablet, the MeMo Pad Smart 10, has finally been given a release date, set to arrive in stores on March 5th. The unit will be priced around $300, which makes the unit a viable choice for those in the market for an affordable, powerful 10 inch tablet. The MeMo Pad Smart 10 will be outfitted…