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Slacker Radio today released a major update of its an Android app. Version 4.0 is a visual overhaul that’s given the app a different look and feel. Users who hate change, need not worry, as core features of the app seem to have remained the same. Slacker Radio CEO Jim Cady spoke glowingly about the…
Despite its attempt to woo the world with the TouchPad and WebOS, not only does it look like HP is trying to create a tablet again, but said tablet may end up running Android. On top of jumping into the Android tablet world, HP also may be looking to make its own smartphone as well.…
Well that didn’t take too long. A day after spotting a Google Now widget in a support page, the Big G has updated its Search application that includes the new widget and a few new features. Alone with the new Google Now widget, the updated Search application now includes the following for Android 4.1+ users…
Amazon’s Cloud player MP3 service is going to get better, with new added support to Ford SYNC by way of Android. The giant e-commerce retailer today announced that its Cloud Player app is now available in Ford vehicles equipped with the car maker’s Sync AppLink in-car infotainment system. This is a kick-ass feature that’ll allow…
Alcatel unveiled a new smartphone before Mobile World Congress. The new One Touch Star is a low-to-mid end device with specs that include a 4-inch WVGA (800×480) screen, 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, 5-megapixel rear camera, VGA front-facing one, a microSD card slot, HSPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 and 1,500…
Aside from the flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone, Samsung is apparently also working on its smaller sibling, Galaxy S4 Mini. The rumor, which comes from the credible SamMobile website, suggests the Korean company has more in the pipeline as part of its “Project J” and it [project] may also include a Samsung Galaxy watch of some…
Sony released the Xperia Z kernel source code even though the device is still not available in most parts of the world (except for Japan). The idea, apparently, is to allow custom ROM developers to get an early edge and already start making customizations for Sony’s superphone. Moreover, I would assume this is also a…
A month ago, we’ve told you that Inq is working on its own personalized news service/app that will be called MATERIAL. It’s now live, at least for Android users, providing them with the news they care about, neatly dressed in a magazine-like format (i.e. like Flipboard). The Inq folks promise an enhanced news algorithm that…
And we thought that 5-inch screen gotta cost something… Apparently not, as one Chinese vendor managed to make a phone with a 5-inch screen with a price of just $48. The name of the device is Mogu S1 and at the moment it’s still not available for purchase. It should start selling soon though, offering…
Motorola Solutions has announced the launch of a new Android-based handset for federal agencies and other users for whom security is tantamount. Motorola Solutions, the non Google-owned branch, is releasing the AME 2000, which uses Motorola’s Assured Mobile Environment tech which combines outfits off-the-shelf smartphones with additional hardware and software to provide secure voice and messaging services.…