Cory Gunther

Google I/O: Google Play Games coming to every Android

By Cory Gunther
on 15 May, 2013

So it's finally started. Google I/O is rocking out full steam and we can hardly keep up. We all knew it was coming, especially considering this leaked and appeared in the Play Store, but Google Play Games is real. Live on stage they've just confirmed everything we already knew. Cloud game saves, cross platform gaming and more.

HP Slatebook x2 delivers Tegra 4 and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2013

The folks from ASUS might have revolutionized the way we use and enjoy tablets, mainly Android tablets, but today HP is the first to offer it with NVIDIA's brand new and impressive quad-core Tegra 4 mobile processor. Just like the popular Transformer series, the HP Slatebook x2 will be an Android tablet that docks into a keyboard for that full laptop experience.

Google updates the Play Store and adds ‘app data sync’

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2013

With Google I/O officially kicking off tomorrow, Google released a few surprises a bit early this evening. A brand new Google Play Store has just started rolling out that brings a few much needed changes to the latest redesign, as well as tons of other features in the Google Play Services framework. Read on for the full details and download links.

Google I/O 2013 on-site preview through Glass

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2013

Can you believe another year has passed? Are you ready for it? It's Google I/O 2013 time, and we'll be sharing all the details and announcements all week long. Today is technically day 0, and Google will be taking the stage tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM PDT for their first and only keynote this year. This is where we'll be learning all the news and putting rumors to rest. In the meantime check out our on-site preview, through Glass.

NVIDIA SHIELD up for pre-order today, ships in June

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2013

If you're one of the many who is excited to finally get your hands on NVIDIA's Project SHIELD Android gaming console, we have some excellent news. This morning the folks from NVIDIA have confirmed the full launch details, as well as pricing and pre-order information. Select few will get to pre-order starting today, May 14th, and this next-gen gaming console starts shipping in early June.

NVIDIA SHIELD gaming console gets official for $349

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2013

Today NVIDIA has finally unveiled the full array of details on their next-gen pure Android gaming console we all know as Project SHIELD. The gaming device was revealed at CES and took many by surprise, but today NVIDIA's released all the details we've been waiting for. If you're a die-hard Android (or PC) gamer you'll want to read on below.

Sony Xperia S39h smartphone images leak

By Cory Gunther
on 13 May, 2013

Today we're getting our first look at another Android smartphone in the works from Sony. The device has leaked in a series of pictures, and the device is going by the name Xperia S39h and will most likely be headed to China. Sony and their latest Xperia Z and ZL devices have been quite popular, so we're interested in hearing more about a smaller 4.3-inch device like what we see below.

Samsung’s GALAXY S 4 to also come with a ‘Blue Arctic’ paint job

By Cory Gunther
on 13 May, 2013

We've been hearing a lot of random reports and rumors about Samsung's GALAXY S 4, even though the device is already available worldwide and on most US carriers. So what are these rumors? Talks of a GALAXY S 4 Zoom with a 16 megapixel camera, the GALAXY S 4 Active, and now reports of a new blue color variation. Samsung isn't slowing down anytime soon.

SmartVP brings video calling and Android apps to the hard-of-hearing

By Cory Gunther
on 13 May, 2013

Recently the company Purple Communications announced a new service and product called SmartVP. This is the first of its kind true HD videophone option for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing, and it also works quite well with a host of Android apps. SmartVP combined the latest technology with our good friend Android, and added a wide array of smart apps and features to transform how deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals communicate. Read on for more details.

Verizon: Samsung GALAXY S 4 hits shelves next week

By Cory Gunther
on 13 May, 2013

We have some excellent news today folks. Our good friends from Verizon Wireless have a shocker for you this afternoon. They've just confirmed the Samsung GALAXY S 4 will be available from Verizon Wireless starting May 23rd, not the 30th as originally suggested. Instead of a delay we get a bump, well done Verizon.