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Concealed Motorola smartphone leaks – looks like a Nexus

By Cory Gunther
on 2 May, 2013

A trio of images were just released of an unknown mysterious smartphone from the folks at Motorola. We know they have something in the works, probably with the aid of Google, but so far the details have been extremely light. With Google I/O coming up quick hopefully we'll learn more soon. The phone is concealed in quite the "blackbox" case, and looks very similar to a Nexus device.

DROID RAZR HD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update receives root

By Cory Gunther
on 10 Apr, 2013

Earlier this week a major milestone was reached in terms of unlocking and hacking Motorola smartphones. Motorola's encrypted bootloaders finally were cracked and it represents a first for many of their latest devices. Nothing close to this has been achieved on a Motorola device yet. Sadly the process requires a rooted device, and for many that wasn't available until now.

Motorola DROID RAZR HD and more bootloader unlock tool released

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Apr, 2013

Yesterday we reported on some exciting breaking news that the popular Motorola dev @djrbliss had finally cracked the encryption on Motorola's bootloader, and now we have even better news. It's available right now! Today he's released the brand new tool allowing the RAZR HD, MAXX HD, Atrix HD, and RAZR M to all be bootloader unlocked and free from Verizon's death grip.

Android Community Weekly: April 7th, 2013

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Apr, 2013

With an exciting past few weeks in the world of Android we're back with the Android Community Weekly. From leaked smartphones, HTC, Facebook and more we have everything you've missed this week in Android news. Obviously the star of the week was Facebook, but that isn't all that happened so catch up on everything you've missed below.

Motorola DROID RAZR HD, M, Atrix and more bootloaders finally unlocked

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Apr, 2013

We know what you're all thinking. Isn't April Fools Day already over? Well, today we have what could be some amazing news for all those Motorola fans, and the Android Community as a whole. It appears that some developers have finally cracked Motorola's encrypted bootloaders and have unlocked the Motorola Atrix HD, RAZR HD and more. About darn time!

Google I/O 2013 website is full of Google Easter Eggs

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Mar, 2013

Today the always fun folks from Google just updated the official Google I/O 2013 website. They've published the rest of the details on Google I/O like the dates and times, and stuff we already knew. Then tossed in tons of Google Easter Eggs. The entire site is actually interactive, which I completely missed after heading there when we received our press invite.

HTC details Sense TV and Blinkfeed for the One series

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Feb, 2013

Today HTC has just unveiled their new smartphone, the HTC One. Today's event is finally under way and the folks from HTC are sharing all sorts of exciting and fun things. While they've already announced an all new device, a redesigned and useful "new Sense" and more. We've now learned part of that new Sense experience includes what they're calling Blinkfeed, and the new Sense TV. More details below.

Samsung Galaxy Note II tops iPhone 5 in US smartphone survey

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Feb, 2013

Coming by way of a recent OnDevice Research survey, it looks like the Galaxy Note II has bested the iPhone 5 in terms of user satisfaction. And while it is interesting to see the phone that may complain about being big and clunky top the iPhone, we should point out that the fact that it was a close victory. If that wasn't enough for Android fans though, the Galaxy Note II was in fourth with the iPhone 5 in fifth, which really just goes to show that there are still three other devices to discuss.

10 Awesome Live Wallpapers for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Feb, 2013

One of the many features that makes Android amazing is Live Wallpapers. Being able to make your smartphone or tablet come to life with an active and live moving wallpaper. There is literally hundreds and hundreds of choices on the Google Play Store. From holiday themed ones for Christmas, our favorite sports teams, Android 4.0 ICS boot animation live wallpapers and much more. Below you will find 10 awesome live wallpapers we thought you'd all enjoy.

Temple Run 2 Review

By Eric Abent
on 24 Jan, 2013

The original Temple Run is one of most popular mobile games ever, so it isn't any surprise that Imangi Studios is back to offer players another helping. Temple Run 2 is here, and it takes the framework laid down by its predecessor and builds on it ever so slightly, keeping the gameplay of the original intact and as addicting as ever. If you were a fan of the first Temple Run, expect to spend quite a bit of time with the latest mobile gem from Imangi.