This week in Japan, Sharp has unveiled a new tablet named the Sharp RW-T107, which comes complete with a near field communication reader (NFC). The NFC reader, which is thought to be the first to be integrated into a tablet, can be used in stores to read membership cards, IDs, loyalty cards, special … [Read more...] about Sharp Unveils RW-T107 Android Tablet Complete With NFC
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Radio Shack offers Samsung Conquer 4G for $19.99 with new Contract
Earlier this month we talked a bit about the new Samsung Conquer 4G smartphone that was coming to Sprint. The phone was initially pegged to sell for about $100. That seemed like a good price for a 4G smartphone. As it turns out if you pre-order the Conquer 4G right now at Radio Shack you can get a … [Read more...] about Radio Shack offers Samsung Conquer 4G for $19.99 with new Contract
ThinkFlood Launches RedEye Universal Remote Control App On Android
Thinkflood has this week finally launched an Android version of its great universal remote control application that arrived on iOS devices nearly two years ago. The new Android RedEye application allows you to control your other RedEye connected gadgets including your home theatre, lighting, HVAC, … [Read more...] about ThinkFlood Launches RedEye Universal Remote Control App On Android
T-Mobile G-Slate 3.1 Android Update Disables Bootloader
You are the proud owner of a T-Mobile Android LG G-Slate, and a new Android 3.1 update has rolled out from LG that provides some great new features but also brings with it possible problems for some users, as it locks down the bootloader on the device. The 3.1 Android update for the T-Mobile LG … [Read more...] about T-Mobile G-Slate 3.1 Android Update Disables Bootloader
Google Adds Honeycomb Support To Its Android Reader App
As well as their update to their iOS Search application Google has also today rolled out a new update for its Android Reader app. This update brings Honeycomb support to the application together with a number of visual improvements. The new Honeycomb support within the Google Android Reader app … [Read more...] about Google Adds Honeycomb Support To Its Android Reader App
Google Maps Android App Receives “Bubble Buttons” For Easier Navigation And Calls
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
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
