If you use Google Maps on your Android device, you might be interested in a new feature called "Bubble Buttons," which has arrived with the latest update from Google. Bubble Buttons, as you can see in the image below, are larger buttons that have now been added to map results, enabling you to make … [Read more...] about Google Maps Android App Receives “Bubble Buttons” For Easier Navigation And Calls
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MIUI Getting its Own Smartphone Called MI-One
If you are an Android fan that enjoyed the MIUI interface, you will be tickled to hear that the interface is getting its own smartphone hardware. The device may only hit China sadly, but it sounds like an interesting smartphone. It does look a lot like the iPhone to me though. The device runs … [Read more...] about MIUI Getting its Own Smartphone Called MI-One
Minecraft Pocket Edition Lands On The Xperia Play
We just got an email from the guys over at Sony Ericsson to let us know that Minecraft Pocket Edition is now available for the Xperia Play, and the game will be exclusive to the Xperia Play for now, but will be released later on for other Android devices. Indie developer Mojang has set the … [Read more...] about Minecraft Pocket Edition Lands On The Xperia Play
Motorola Defy+ Rugged Android Smartphone Announced
Some of our readers will remember the Motorola Defy that was announced last year. It was a rugged Android smartphone, and Motorola has now announced its successor, the Motorola Defy+. The Motorola Defy+ shares the same design as its predecessor, although the hardware has had a bump over the … [Read more...] about Motorola Defy+ Rugged Android Smartphone Announced
Apple Presented Misleading Evidence In Samsung Galaxy Tab Case?
We heard recently that a German court has banned imports of Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 10.1 in all European countries except the Netherlands. Samsung will be appealing the decision on the 25th of August at the next scheduled court hearing. Now according to Webwereld.nl, Apple may have presented … [Read more...] about Apple Presented Misleading Evidence In Samsung Galaxy Tab Case?
Google Will Pay Motorola $2.5 Billion If The Deal Doesnt Go Through
Yesterday we heard that Google were purchasing smartphone and tablet maker Motorola Mobility for $12.5 Billion. This acquisition is a significant move for Google, as it aims to strengthen its position in the mobile hardware market. However, the deal hasn't gone through yet, and there are a number of … [Read more...] about Google Will Pay Motorola $2.5 Billion If The Deal Doesnt Go Through
CyanogenMod Founder Steve Kondik Hired By Samsung
It looks like the founder of one of the most popular ROM packages for Android, Steve Kondik, has a new job, as he has changed his employer status on his Facebook page to Samsung Mobile. Steve Kondik has said that he will continue to work on CyanogenMod as a side project and it is in no way related … [Read more...] about CyanogenMod Founder Steve Kondik Hired By Samsung
HTC Sensation Gets Bootloader Unlock Tool
A couple of weeks ago, HTC announced that they would be releasing their bootloader unlock tool for a number of HTC devices this month. True to their word, HTC has now released the bootloader unlock tool for the HTC Sensation. The bootloader unlock tool is currently available for the European HTC … [Read more...] about HTC Sensation Gets Bootloader Unlock Tool
What Does Google’s Purchase Of Motorola Mobility Mean For Android?
Google just announced that they are purchasing Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, but what will this mean for Google's Android OS, which is supposed to be an open software platform. In Google's announcement, Google has said that the purchase of Motorola Mobility will strengthen Google's patent … [Read more...] about What Does Google’s Purchase Of Motorola Mobility Mean For Android?
Google To Buy Motorola Mobility For $12.5 Billion
Google has announced that they will be purchasing Motorola Mobility in a deal worth $12.5 billion, and will mean that Google will now been in the hardware business for Android smartphones and tablets. Motorola has produced a range of smartphones and a tablet, the Motorola Xoom which use Google's … [Read more...] about Google To Buy Motorola Mobility For $12.5 Billion
HTC Vigor Appears Online, 720p HD Display Confirmed?
We have been hearing more and more about the HTC Vigor recently. Last week, we heard that it could be the first HTC smartphone to feature Beats Audio, after HTC purchased a 51 percent stake in the company. Now, the HTC Vigor has appeared on an online mobile phone retailer's website, although it … [Read more...] about HTC Vigor Appears Online, 720p HD Display Confirmed?
Asus Eee Pad Slider Full Specifications Announced
We have been hearing about the new Asus Eee Pad Slider which is expected to go on sale next month for quite some time, we have already heard most of the specifications for the device, although we now have the full ones as Asus has now listed the Eee Pad slider on their website. The Asus Eee Pad … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Slider Full Specifications Announced
