Verizon Wireless and Casio released a new update for the rugged G’zOne Commando Android smartphone. Firmware version C771M100 brings a number of improvements, most notably free push-to-talk capability. In addition, there are other changes included as well, such as: Google Mobile Services has been updated to Gingerbread R8. Improvements in security with the latest Google…
Huawei Honor with AT&T 3G bands gets the FCC approval
It seems Cricket won’t be the only carrier to offer the Huawei Honor (aka Mercury), with FCC approving the GSM-based version of the device (Cricket’s version is CDMA one) that can sing along AT&T’s 3G network (WCDMA 850 / 1900 MHz). That, however, doesn’t necessarily mean AT&T will launch the Honor, though we’re sure Huawei…
UK: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S Advance available for pre-ordering; Three, T-Mobile and O2 to offer it, too
The newly announced Galaxy S Advance is heading to the UK, with phone retailer MobileFun and Clove already taking pre-orders for the unlocked device. Those of you who want the mid-to-high end smartphone will have to pour out some 350 GBP (around $550) to be amongst the first ones to get it. We’re hearing the…
2012 should be the year of affordable but capable tablets
During CES this past January, tablets certainly weren’t in short supply. With the introduction of tablets like the Transformer Prime with the NVIDIA Tegra 3, the new trend will likely make quad-core all the rage. That said, as we’ve seen with the Kindle Fire, a tablet with decent specs and an awesome price can garner…
EA’s Madden NFL 12 on sale for Super Bowl weekend
Great news for you football lovers out there, as EA Mobile has lowered the price of Madden NFL 12 to 99 cents to celebrate America’s biggest game. Android users will be able to get their hands on this game at a $4 discount compared to the normal price, so if you’re a fan of Madden, it may be…
iOS apps crash more often than Android apps
A new report from start-up company Crittercism claims that iOS apps are crashing at a greater rate than most popular Android apps. The mobile app monitoring company came up with these results after collecting and breaking down data in a 2 month period, which consisted of analyzing OS versions and apps that ultimately explains the crashes. What you’ll also find out to…
Best apps for the Super Bowl
The Big Game is just a few days away and whether you’re a Giants fan or a Patriots fan, it likely will be a great time filled with adult beverages, tasty snacks, funny commercials (including one from Samsung) and great football. Research shows that many of you will be using a smartphone or tablet during…
Facebook, LinkedIn update their Android apps
Two of the largest social networks, Facebook and LinkedIn, updated their Android apps. First comes the new member of the stock exchange, which app got some handy new features, including: New easier navigation – with a single press you can get to your groups, apps, pages, and settings Improved search that now allows you to…
White HTC Sensation with preloaded Android 4.0 hitting Europe on March 1st
HTC Sensation in white will hit (at least parts of) Europe on March 1st. But wait, there’s more – that version of the device also comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich preloaded, hinting us all of the Sensation users will get the new software in early March (or so we hope). The information comes…
Google Chrome to Phone Android app gets new look and feel, landscape support
Google updated its Google Chrome to Phone Android app with two new features. First of all, you’ll notice a new (improved) look and feel. Perhaps even more important is the added landscape support, which for some reason was missing from the initial app. You may be browsing (and consequently using Google Chrome to Phone) in…









