January, 2013 - Android Community

EVO 4G LTE gets a quick OTA update, still on 4.1 Jelly Bean

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2013

Today it looks like HTC is pushing the updates quite hard. After hearing the venerable HTC Thunderbolt will finally get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, it looks like the newer, thinner HTC EVO 4G LTE from the Now Network is getting a little update itself. While it has already received Jelly Bean it's still getting a bug fixer update today.

HTC M7 rumored to launch March 8th on multiple US carriers

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2013

In just under 3 weeks we'll finally be seeing the new and improved smartphone plan from HTC. We're of course talking about the often leaked HTC M7 smartphone to replace their popular One series. Earlier this week HTC confirmed they'll be holding a press event February 19th to announce a new device, and most likely that will be their new M7 flagship. Now some new reports and rumors are claiming to have plenty of details pertaining to their launch plans.

HTC Thunderbolt is back: gets update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2013

If you're the proud owner of the HTC Thunderbolt we have some amazing news today that you probably thought was never coming. You'll never believe this, but HTC and Verizon have just confirmed and approved the update to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich for the LTE-packing device. After initially hoping for an August release date, multiple delays, and lost hope of many the update is finally being delivered.

IDC: Samsung and Asus tablet sales showing huge year-over-year growth

By Robert Nelson
on 31 Jan, 2013

We recently saw the IDC report for Q4 2012 smartphone sales and it looks like we now have the report for tablets. And while Samsung is not leading the charge in the number one position, they have shown some rather large year-over-year growth. In fact, both Samsung and Asus are showing year-over-year growth much greater than 100 percent.

T-Mobile details latest Galaxy S III and Galaxy S II software updates

By Robert Nelson
on 31 Jan, 2013

T-Mobile has detailed the latest software updates for the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy S II smartphones. Neither of the updates are what we would consider major, but that said, it is still nice to see them both getting some attention from the carrier. The Galaxy S III update is pretty straight forward, however those with a T-Mobile Galaxy S II may not necessarily have an update ready just yet.

Blackberry 10 gets help from Android with 28,000 repackaged apps

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2013

This isn't the first time we've talked about Android apps running on a Blackberry, but the all-new Blackberry 10 that was announced and shown off this week is getting more than a little help from the green robot. The Playbook enjoyed Android app support thanks to sideloading in OS 2.0, but today we're hearing nearly 30,000 apps have already been "repackaged" to run on Blackberry.

Apple loses in effort to overturn Galaxy Nexus sales ban

By Robert Nelson
on 31 Jan, 2013

We heard a bit about the fight regarding the Galaxy Nexus sales back in January. Of course, that was just one point in the fight between Apple and Samsung. And if you remember back to last October, Samsung had claimed a small victory when the US Court of Appeals overturned the preliminary injunction that banned Galaxy Nexus sales. Anyway, as one may have guessed, Apple followed that decision with a request to reconsider.

Motorola X-Phone confirmed by job listing

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2013

We've heard a few little trickles of information regarding the rumored joint effort between Google and Motorola called the X-Phone. While we haven't seen anything concrete yet, today a job listing from none other than Motorola Mobility themselves has apparently confirmed the device. Spotted by Phandroid, it looks like Moto is looking for a senior director for the product.

OUYA console April deliveries close to selling out

By Robert Nelson
on 31 Jan, 2013

If you are still considering the purchase of an OUYA game console, you may want to make that purchase sooner rather than later. Or more specifically, make that purchase before Monday, February 4, 2013. The details are coming by way of a recent status update from OUYA and note that if you don't place your order before then -- you will not have your console in April.

Splashtop improves streaming PC gaming with user customizable app

By Robert Nelson
on 31 Jan, 2013

Streaming PC game play will soon be a bit nicer for Splashtop users. The company has announced a new app that will allow users to create and customize virtual joysticks. The app is called "Configurable Shortcuts and Gamepads app for Splashtop 2" and will be priced at $0.99. Getting this out right from the beginning, the app will be available in Google Play from February 1, 2013.