I’m a convert. I’ve dumped my Android for… a BlackBerry. That’s right, I got a device made by the company which, as far as I (don’t) know, may not be in the handset making business next year. I may be wrong, but it could be that the Canadian company is moving away from the products…
Android M release to focus on cars
Although the vast majority of users are still waiting to get Android 5.0 Lollipop, Google is already working on the next major release of its mobile platform – Android M. Details are still scarce, but according to this Reuters report, the next major Android launch will be all about cars, allowing automakers to make their…
Xiaomi MiPad 2 to switch to Intel SoC, leaked pictures reveal
Even though most of the world still can’t get Xiaomi’s tablet, the company is preparing to launch its successor, the MiPad 2. According to GizmoChina, Xiaomi’s next slate will dump ARM-based Nvidia Tegra chip for the one made by Intel. Specs will apparently include a 1.8GHz Atom SoC, the same 7.9-inch screen with 2,048×1,536 pixels…
CES 2015: Archos Improves 4G Android Device Range With Archos Diamond Smartphone and Helium 80b Tablet
Archos isn’t waiting for CES on Monday to announce the company’s new devices for 2015. Earlier today, Archos announced a smartwatch line as well as a smartphone that runs multiple OS’s including Android, Firefox OS and Windows Phone. Archos just announced a few new offerings that improves upon the company’s 4G device footprint. Meet the…
Alcatel Announces Budget-Minded Smartwatch, Pixi 3 Smartphones that Run Android, Firefox OS and Windows Phone
Alcatel has just announced a budget-minded smartphone that can run three different mobile OS’s at any given time and an Android Wear powered smartwatch line The new Alcatel Pixi 3 comes in a few different flavors. First there’s a 3G only Pixi with a 3.5 inch display, and three 4G models with screen sizes of 4, 4.5…
Corning Gorilla Glass Put to the Test By Mythbusters
It adorns a bevy of smartphones and tablets around the world. No, not plastic, but Corning’s Gorilla Glass. You’ve probably heard the name by now, and you might know that the super durable substance protects out electronic devices form the most epic dings and scratches. But how does the stuff really work, and just how strong…
Video: Watch the HTC Nexus 9 and NVIDIA Shield Tablet Duke it Out
Are you ready for a knock down drag out fight between two of the most powerful Android tablets out there right now? The team over at XDA put the Nexus 9 and the NVIDIA Shield Tablet up against each other. While there are quite a few differences between the two tablets, both devices rock the Tegra…
Palm smartphone history to continue at CES? Here are 5 things we would like to see in the next Palm device
Palm-branded smartphones may be returning soon! According to this Android Central report, Alcatel OneTouch may’ve purchased the famous smartphone/PDA brand and could use it to unveil new Palm-named products at this year’s CES. Bear in mind this is still a rumor, but it makes a lot of sense to us. For one thing, the Alcatel…
64GB 2014 Moto X Pure Edition Now Available for $599.99
If you’ve been holding out on grabbing a 2014 Moto X on account of the lack of storage than today’s you’re lucky day. Motorola is now offering a 64GB variant of the Moto X Pure Edition, and it can be yours for $599.99. Not only will you be getting one of the hottest Android smartphones…
Leak: Android 5.0 Lollipop for Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and Note 4 Set to Roll Out in January
A supposed Samsung employee has leaked a juicy tidbit today which all but confirms the imminent rollout of Android 5.0. Lollipop to Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and Note 4. We’ve seen the build pop up on the S5 in Poland a few weeks back and Spain just the other day, but mention of a stateside release…