January, 2013 - Android Community

Nexus 4 now available direct from Google Play

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Jan, 2013

The Nexus 4 appeared with Best Buy yesterday afternoon, and as of today -- the handset has returned to an available status with Google. Simply put, if you are looking to get a contract-free Nexus 4 you may want to head on over to the Play Store before the inventory runs dry.

Google and Asus rumors suggest a next-gen Nexus 7 with full HD display

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Jan, 2013

Google I/O will be coming up in a few months and it looks like the announcement rumors have already begun. These latest touch on a new Nexus 7 tablet. Currently dubbed a second-generation model and assuming these rumors prove accurate -- Google is said to be working on the new Nexus 7 tablet with Asus.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 availability tipped for February 19

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Jan, 2013

All signs seemed to have been pointing towards a Mobile World Congress reveal for the Galaxy Note 8.0. In fact, that bit was said to have been confirmed by a Samsung executive. But on that note, new details are suggesting the tablet may be unveiled a bit ahead of MWC.

GameStick unveils final controller design and docking station

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Jan, 2013

With the GameStick Kickstarter almost out of time, the company has revealed the final design for the controller along with a new docking station. That said, those still on the fence about backing the GameStick, you have a little less than 70 hours. Of course, there is clearly no need to worry about the project being funded at this point. We have already seen the project climb to more than $500k when they were originally looking for $100k.

HTC confirms February 19 press event

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Jan, 2013

HTC has officially scheduled a press event for February 19, which is a date that should sound familiar to those following the M7 smartphone rumors. Of course, we cannot say for sure that this event will bring an M7 announcement, but it does bring attention to what we have been hearing.

ZTE Blade C smartphone brings Jelly Bean on a budget

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Jan, 2013

Another day and we have another device announcement from ZTE. This latest comes just one day after we saw the V81 tablet and has arrived as a budget-friendly smartphone. The handset is the ZTE Blade C and for now it looks like it is only available for those in China. Though, ZTE is also expected to release the Blade C in Europe.

Samsung Galaxy Express announced with a 4.5-inch display and LTE

By Robert Nelson
on 29 Jan, 2013

AT&T launched the Galaxy Express a little while back and as of today, it looks like Samsung is ready to expand the availability. We haven't seen anything in terms of specific carriers, however given this latest announcement, Samsung will now be releasing the Galaxy Express internationally. Or more specifically, across Europe and Asia.

Nexus 4 available now from Best Buy for $199

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Jan, 2013

For all those folks still hoping to get their hands on Google and LG's latest smartphone, the Nexus 4, we have some good news. You all know finding this device in stock has been nearly impossible for months, but now it looks like another purchase option is available. The big wigs at Best Buy have the LG Nexus 4 available now for the low low price of $199, from T-Mobile of course.

OUYA game jam results in 166 prototypes in 10 days

By Eric Abent
on 28 Jan, 2013

OUYA will be launching shortly, and one of the biggest challenges the Android console faces in 2013 is support. The idea is great, but if developers don't support it, the console may not take off. OUYA, along with Kill Screen, hosted a game jam event called CREATE a few weeks back, inviting developers to make all sorts of game prototypes over the course of 10 days. At the end of it all, the OUYA team had 166 prototypes on their hands.

CM10.1 nightlies arrive for the CDMA Galaxy Note II

By Robert Nelson
on 28 Jan, 2013

Some good news for CyanogenMod fans that happen to be sporting a CDMA Galaxy Note II. It looks like CM10.1 nightlies have finally arrived. As always, we offer the warning -- the nightly builds, while generally stable, are nightlies for a reason. Simply put, these are early builds and probably best when not used on your primary device.