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HTC first available for pre-order today: Hits AT&T April 12 for $99

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Apr, 2013

For all you social network butterflies the folks from Facebook came out swinging today. Or at least some might think so. As I'm sure many of you know today Facebook detailed their plan to get social to the core of Android. With Facebook Home taking over our smartphones, chat heads making communication easy, and of course the first device known as the HTC first. If you want one read on to find out how and when.

4 awesome alarm clock apps for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Mar, 2013

Alarm clock apps and utilities on Android are a dime a dozen, and finding one that works best for you comes down to how you would like to be woke up. We no longer use our bedside alarm clocks, and instead Android apps have taken over. With so many available we figured a round up with four of our favorites were in order. If you wanna wake up in peace, or have an app that will make sure you're awake - keep on reading.

Google Keep official: taking on Evernote as soon as possible

By Chris Burns
on 20 Mar, 2013

Today Google Keep has been revealed as the company's first attempt to create a fully-integrated note-taking system for all your smart devices. With Google Keep, you'll be able to quickly write down ideas on your Android smartphone, access them on-the-go with your smartphone or tablet, and grab them back at home with your desktop computer. Starting with voice transcription built-in (as it is with most Android devices and their apps these days), you'll find Google Keep working with Google Drive to keep all of your clippings, ideas, and bits and pieces safe wherever you go!

GALAXY S 4 gets uniform “no” from top hack CyanogenMod

By Chris Burns
on 19 Mar, 2013

The most famous and widely-used customized user interface for Android devices - CyanogenMod - has been declared a no-go for the brand new Samsung GALAXY S 4. This will come as a relatively large blow for Samsung if they do seek the Android hacker bid - or dollar, rather - as such a lack of support for the device from the developer community (hacker community) will result in a distinct lack of fun for those that call hacking their home. In other words, this essentially means Samsung will be selling phones to those that are happy with the way the phone works out of the box.

Four pillars of the GALAXY S 4 experience

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Mar, 2013

Today as I'm sure everyone knows, Samsung announced their new king of the hill flagship smartphone the GALAXY S 4. With all the rumors put to rest, information revealed, and the device in the wild we wanted to focus on four pillars of features and technology that makes up the GALAXY S 4 experience. We have an awesome 5-inch 1080p display and 8-core processor, but the software to make this device your "Life Companion" is what sets it apart.

Google Shoes take Android to your foot

By Chris Burns
on 10 Mar, 2013

This week at the fabulous and varied series of events known as South by Southwest down in Austin, Texas, Google has made it clear that they're not getting in to the fashion business - but they're not letting up when it comes to experimental implementation of technology, all the same. With the brand new "Talking Shoes" integrated in to a fabulous pair of Adidas high-tops you'll find yourself understanding rather quickly what it's like when smart technology implementation goes strange - and if you're lucky, you'll find out how to make a pair for yourself, too.

HTC One: 4MP UltraPixel camera, 4.7-inch 1080p display, due March

By Chris Davies
on 19 Feb, 2013

HTC is back, and the HTC One looks set to take no prisoners. Wrapping top-tier specifications in a crisp, premium-feel aluminum chassis, the One refuses to join the megapixel race and instead strikes out alone, with a 4-megapixel equivalent camera that uses "UltraPixel" technology to serve up everyday shots that, HTC insists, will easily outclass its rivals with bigger numbers on paper.

Motorola X-Phone rumors claim May release, 5-inch screen, all major carriers

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Jan, 2013

Well we knew they were coming sooner or later. After multiple reports confirmed Google and Motorola were working together on the newly acquired manufacturers next handset, we're now seeing a few tips and rumors with some bold and big claims. Multiple sources have come forward claiming to have some details about a May release date, 5-inch edge-to-edge bezel free displays, and Nexus-like in its OS. Read on for a few of the better rumors floating around.

Temple Run 2 Android release set for record-breaking response

By Chris Burns
on 18 Jan, 2013

This past week we've seen just about as much interest in one game as we've seen in every single other app on the market, and it isn't even out yet: Temple Run 2. The original Temple Run was one of the most hotly anticipated games for Android back when it launched many moons after the iOS iteration, and here with the Apple-first release of Temple Run 2, history seems very much to be repeating itself - and not just figuratively.

Facebook 2.1 hands-on: Android gains Voice Messaging

By Eric Abent
on 18 Jan, 2013

Facebook has just delivered an update for its Android app, bringing it up to version 2.1. While the patch notes don't contain too much information, they do reveal one major feature: voice messages. Once you've applied this update, you'll be able to send short voice messages to your Facebook friends. This update, of course, comes on the heels of the announcement that Facebook would begin offering free calling over WiFi or mobile Internet for iOS users.