Dave LeClair

SwiftKey knows about Android 4.2 issue and is working on it

By Dave LeClair
on 3 Dec, 2012

One of the most popular keyboard apps on Android is SwiftKey. However, users with Nexus devices who upgrade to Android 4.2 might find that their installation of SwiftKey gets completely deleted upon upgrading. For some users, the keyboard only gets soft disabled, which is annoying, but not nearly as much as problem as the users who are finding the keyboard to be completely deleted.

Nokia looking for a Linux expert for HERE Maps, not an Android phone

By Dave LeClair
on 3 Dec, 2012

Recently, Nokia posted a job listing seeking a Linux expert, and we all became excited that the cell phone giant would be crossing over to the Android side. Unfortunately, Nokia confirmed that the job listing is not related to the creation of an Android smartphone. Instead, Nokia is looking for the Linux expert to help them with HERE Maps.

Nexus 7 $99 model appears in benchmarks

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Nov, 2012

Over the last few months, we've seen rumors coming and going about a cheaper version of the Nexus 7 tablet. After Google had its big media event where it announced all kinds of new stuff and the cheaper Nexus 7 was not announced, rumors on the device went pretty silent. Well, the rumors are back again, this time it comes from a GLbenchmark for a tablet called the "ME172V."

Xbox SmartGlass now supports 7-inch Android tablets

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Nov, 2012

If you own an Xbox 360 and a 7-inch Android tablet, we have some great news for you. Xbox SmartGlass on Google Play now supports 7-inch Android tablets. This means you can get all the cool features Xbox SmartGlass offers on your tablet, as long as it is of the smaller 7-inch variety.

Samsung Galaxy Camera may come to Verizon according to FCC leak

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Nov, 2012

One of the more intriguing devices out there is the Samsung Galaxy Camera. It offers the quality of dedicated camera and awesome Android features of a smartphone. The one big flaw that some users could find with the device is that it is only available from AT&T. Well that might be changing soon enough, if this possible listing from the FCC is to be believed.

Samsung launching Protective Flip Cover bundle for Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Nov, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III owners looking for a colorful way to protect their device are in luck. Samsung is offering a bundle of Protective Flip Covers for the two devices. With the bundle, users get a bunch of colors at a discounted price.

New details surface about Redbox Instant by Verizon

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Nov, 2012

Netflix has been the dominate force in streaming movies and TV for a long time, but companies such as Amazon are looking to take that business from Netflix. Well, another company is going to be jumping into the fight. Redbox, the disc-based movie rental service that is in nearly every grocery store, is getting ready to launch its own streaming service, and some new details have emerged on its service.

Google Play app revenue grows 17.9% while iOS shrinks

By Dave LeClair
on 29 Nov, 2012

A new report from App Annie has come out, and with it, some interesting insights into the app market. The most interesting piece of information to come from the report is that while Apple may generate four times the revenue of Google Play, Play is growing at a much higher rate. In the last month, Apple's revenue has actually shrunk .7%, while Google Play has risen an astonishing 17.9% in the same period.

Barnes & Noble reports huge increase in Nook sales over Thanksgiving weekend

By Dave LeClair
on 29 Nov, 2012

Amazon is not the only company seeing a huge increase in sales over the craziest shopping weekend of the year. In fact, Barnes & Noble is reporting that it sold double the amount of NOOK units over the Thanksgiving weekend. B&N says that NOOK sales "doubled over the four-day Black Friday weekend, across all channels, based on information provided by our channel partners on a sell-through basis compared to the similar period last year.”

Samsung and Peel announce international expansion of second screen remote app

By Dave LeClair
on 29 Nov, 2012

Samsung and Peel partnered up to bring its remote app to many IR devices and now, they have announced that it is going global. Today's announcement starts the first phase of global rollout of the Peel Smart Remote app. Peel is bringing localized TV program information to over 20 countries and 13 languages across Europe and Southeast Asia.