Google just announced its latest creation, Google Offers for Android. The Offers app brings deals near your current location into a simple piece of mobile software. Users can enjoy having the convenience of Featured Offers, which allows access on-the-go to daily deals from local businesses. This gives people the chance to purchase something they like on the spot…
LG needs nearly $1 billion to bolster smartphone business
LG announced a $945 million rights issue which is based on the need to generate more revenues due to its somewhat floundering smartphone division, Reuters reported. While there is a massive smartphone boom around the world, it’s clear that there are winners and losers in this battle. Apple, HTC and Samsung appear to be winning…
Motorola announces Xoom 2, and smaller Media Edition Android tablet
As expected, Motorola has announced two sequels to their first Android tablet, the Xoom. The Motorola Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition both run Android 3.2, have a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of local storage, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash on the back, 1.3 megapixel camera on…
Widgets for Android – the essential list
So you want to install some widgets on your Android smartphone but are not sure which ones will help you out and which ones will, well, just occupy the precious screen estate. I’ve been testing so many options and here’s my definite list of must have widgets followed by the “optional stuff,” which I don’t…
T-Mobile compatible HTC Flyer now available for $299.99
HTC is now selling the T-Mobile USA compatible Flyer for $299.99 along with a new two-year contract, or for $454.99 for folks extending their contracts. T-Mobile, unfortunately, doesn’t have that deal on its site, hinting us the Taiwanese company decided to be more pro-active in pushing its 7-inch baby to the American public. Are they…
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime hits the FCC
ASUS’ super-sexy Eee Pad Transformer Prime is at the FCC where the government employed engineers are having good time with it before the rest of us can even touch it. Yeah I know, they only test the device’s radiation levels making sure it’s safe to be used by the general public, but then again –…
LG Optimus 2X finally gets the Gingerbread update; Optimus 3D and Optimus Black later in November
LG is pretty crappy when it comes to firmware updates with their Optimus 2X being one of the last devices to get the Gingerbread treatment. Those of you living in Europe with the “world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor” can finally get Android 2.3 update from LG — in case you haven’t took the…
RunKeeper mobile app updated with Auto Pause, Heart Rate Zones and improved stability
The popular sports tracking app RunKeeper has been recently updated with few features demanded by its users. Without further ado, here’s what’s new: Auto Pause – with this new feature no longer will you have to tap the stop button when hitting a traffic light or when you pause to tie your shoe. Simply turn…
UK: Three, Vodafone now offer HTC Sensation XL
HTC Sensation XL, the Taiwanese company’s biggest Android smartphone announced to date, is now available at British operators Three and Vodafone. Three is offering the device for free to anyone willing to put his or her signature on a two-year contract with at least 34 GBP/month plan. That money gets you 500 minutes, 5,000 messages…
Video: 10 minute HTC Rezound hands-on and how it compares to the Thunderbolt
It’s pretty much a given that Verizon Wireless will announce the HTC Rezound tomorrow, a device we’ve been tracking for far too long. What makes it special is that it’s supposed to come with a 4.3 inch 720p resolution screen, dual core 1.5 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 4G LTE access, and a pair…









