Did anyone else know there were two different Nexus 5 models available for purchase? There’s a North America model, D820, and a D821 model that’s pretty much meant for the rest of the world. The D821 model may be a number higher, but the two phones are pretty much the same. The difference lies in … [Read more...] about The Nexus 5 Difference
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Android Smartwatch Coming in December
Android, the fashion watch company, is creating a smartwatch that is appropriately, or perhaps ironically, compatible with Android devices. It’ll be available this December for Android users everywhere, although no news has been released about exactly when it’ll be available or how much it’ll launch … [Read more...] about Android Smartwatch Coming in December
Jelly Bean now on 50+% of Androids
I know the big news right now is the Nexus 5 and KitKat launch, which is Android 4.4, but it’s going to be a while still before most of us have KitKat in our hands. Jelly Bean, Android 4.1 – 4.3, just made it onto 52.1% of all active Android devices, which is quite a jump from last month’s 48.6% … [Read more...] about Jelly Bean now on 50+% of Androids
Android 4.4 KitKat Google Keyboard Available Now
Google unveiled the latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system on Thursday along with the long-rumored Google Nexus 5. The new operating system comes with a lot of new features with the most common one being the support for budget devices, as well as a few design changes. One thing that many of us … [Read more...] about Android 4.4 KitKat Google Keyboard Available Now
Google Leaks Another 8-inch Tablet, Nexus 8?
Look what we have here. It seems that Google is not good at all in keeping secrets. All the recent devices were leaked extensively starting with the Nexus 7, and more recently, the Nexus 5 that was leaked in the Android 4.4 Promo video with a bunch of leaks afterwards. Now, the search engine giant … [Read more...] about Google Leaks Another 8-inch Tablet, Nexus 8?
Best Buy Rethinks Its Nexus 5 Price
Just yesterday we reported about how Best Buy had set the Nexus 5 off-contract price at a whopping $799. We’re not sure who was smoking what when that price was listed, but Best Buy has apparently realized its blunder and placed the off-contract price of the Nexus 5 to $449.99 instead. Their new … [Read more...] about Best Buy Rethinks Its Nexus 5 Price
KitKat, Android 4.4, Coming with an Intricate Photo Editor
Google revealed a lot of things about KitKat, Android’s new software name that goes along with its recent update to 4.4, but it didn’t tell us about the new photo editor its implemented. It’s much more advanced than the last, allowing you to add effects, filters, and make adjustments as minute as … [Read more...] about KitKat, Android 4.4, Coming with an Intricate Photo Editor
Android 4.3 Update for Galaxy SIII (GT-I9300) Leaked
Samsung Galaxy SIII is expected to get the Android 4.3 update by the end of this month, but if you're impatient and want to try Android 4.3 on your Samsung Galaxy SIII, a test firmware with a build number I9300XXUGMJ9 for the model GT-I9300 has been leaked. … [Read more...] about Android 4.3 Update for Galaxy SIII (GT-I9300) Leaked
Best Buy Offering Sprint Google Nexus 5 16GB for $799.99
Google unveiled the long-rumored Google Nexus 5 with a price tag of $349 for the 16GB model. However, if you're planning to get the handset from Best Buy, you will definitely prefer to wait for 3-4 weeks as the retailer is offering the Sprint Google Nexus 5 for a whopping $799.99 off-contract, and … [Read more...] about Best Buy Offering Sprint Google Nexus 5 16GB for $799.99
Verizon Moto X Dropped to $49.99 On-Contract Via Amazon
Last month, Motorola slashed the price of Moto X to $99.99 on-contract when bought through Moto Maker. Additionally, many US retailers except Verizon, also dropped the price of Moto X to $99.99 for the 16GB version with a two-year agreement. The only carrier who didn't cut the price of the Moto X is … [Read more...] about Verizon Moto X Dropped to $49.99 On-Contract Via Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 Tablet Spotted At The FCC
We've been from the past few months that Samsung is working on a massive 12.2-inch tablet running Android. Not too long ago, the tablet made an appearance on AnTuTu benchmarks, revealing some specifications of the gigantic tablet. It's not just Samsung, rumors also mentioned that Apple is also … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 Tablet Spotted At The FCC
Carphone Warehouse Offering a Free Nexus 7 With Google Nexus 5
Google unveiled the long-rumored Google Nexus 5 earlier this week, starting at £299 on the Google Play Store. The handset is also available from Carphone Warehouse and costs £295 SIM-free, which is a little less than its official retail price. But, there's a reason why you might consider buying the … [Read more...] about Carphone Warehouse Offering a Free Nexus 7 With Google Nexus 5
