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Android 4.3 leaks on video with new camera UI

By Cory Gunther
on 24 May, 2013

Today we've received potentially our first look at Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. A set of pictures leaked from the folks over at XDA showing an LG Nexus 4 with Android 4.3 at a mobile trade show. Luckily for us another leakster was also able to snag multiple photos and a video of the new camera UI. That's just one of many new improvements we're expecting too.

New Nexus 7 reportedly shipping now, launching next month

By Cory Gunther
on 24 May, 2013

As we all know, Google I/O this year didn't have any crazy new hardware announcements or a change in the Android OS version. With speculation of a new Nexus 7, Motorola's X-Phone, or even an LTE Nexus 4 we were all excited. Don't worry though, because it's all still coming. A new report from DigiTimes claims the new Nexus 7 is already shipping to warehouses, and will be announced next month.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean spotted on a Nexus 4 in the wild

By Cory Gunther
on 24 May, 2013

We've been hearing a lot about Android 4.3 Jelly Bean lately, not 4.5 or 5.0 Key Lime Pie, and today over on XDA is possibly the first leaked images of the latest OS from Google. As the story goes an LG Nexus 4 was spotted at the Thailand Mobile Expo running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and luckily one reader was able to snag a few photos.

Google Play Magazines updated with card UI to match Google Music

By Cory Gunther
on 22 May, 2013

This week the folks from Google have been on a roll with software updates. After having a pretty mild Google I/O that was aimed at developers, we're now seeing updates to many of their key applications for Android. Today Google Play Magazines has received a much needed update to the UI, which also brings it up to speed with Google Music and other recently updated apps.

Nexus 4 in White and Android 4.3 rumored for June 10 release

By Cory Gunther
on 16 May, 2013

We heard a lot of rumors and chatter leading up to Google I/O this year. Many were saying Android 4.3 or 5.0 Key Lime Pie, a new Nexus 7, and even reports of a 4G LTE powered Nexus 4 for all carriers. However, as you all know, this year went very different from years past. Google focused on developers, and didn't drop a new version of Android, or any new hardware. Don't worry though because good things come to those who wait.

CyanogenMod 10.1 ‘final’ release nears as RC2 hits servers

By Robert Nelson
on 13 May, 2013

CyanogenMod 10.1 RC1 was released last week. At that time the CyanogenMod folks mentioned that a final release was approaching quickly. There wasn't any timeline given, however it looks like today has brought things one step closer to that final release being available. As of today, CyanogenMod 10.1 RC2 is now available for download.

LG Optimus G2 image leaks with edge-to-edge display

By Cory Gunther
on 10 May, 2013

Last weekend we received our first glance at this mystery handset from the folks at LG, which many believe to be the LG Optimus G2, and today we're getting another up close view at what could even be the next Nexus smartphone. The popular Twitter account @evleaks has once again delivered and posted another photo of this unannounced device, and we're still left wondering what exactly LG has planned.

AT&T LG Optimus G Pro Review

By Cory Gunther
on 7 May, 2013

Last year LG released an impressive smartphone in the LG Optimus G. So decent in fact, that Google decided to use many aspects of the device and collaborated with LG on their own flagship smartphone for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the LG Nexus 4. Now less than a year later we have the new and improved, in every aspect, LG Optimus G Pro on the AC test bench. With a 5.5-inch 1080p screen that matches the Note II as well as specs and a price that matches the smaller GALAXY S 4, read on to see what it's all about.

Motorola XT1055 ‘X-Phone’ appears in benchmarks

By Cory Gunther
on 1 May, 2013

The rumors have been getting pretty wild lately about what to expect from the folks at Motorola and Google now that they've joined forces. The X-Phone has been a hotly debated device, and we've seen a few fake benchmark results appear of the Google X phone too. However, today something a little more realistic sounding has appeared. Read on for our thoughts.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is coming soon, not Key Lime Pie

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Apr, 2013

There's been quite a bit of speculation the past 4-6 months over the next major update to the number one mobile OS in the world, what Google will call it, and what features we can expect to see. Talk of Key Lime Pie, Android 5.0, and everything else in between. Lately however, new reports and details have started to surface leading us to believe we won't see Key Lime Pie, and instead Android 4.3 Jelly Bean will be the star of Google I/O next month.