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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Nexus edition eyes-on

By Cory Gunther
on 16 May, 2013

For those wanting the top of the line GALAXY S 4 without Samsung's software tweaks, Google and Samsung have delivered. Now that the big first day at Google I/O has ended, many are wondering what new hardware will be available. And Samsung's GALAXY S 4 Nexus Edition is it. With Google's Nexus devices not supporting 4G LTE, and even the latest only being 720p, this is how we'll get the best of both worlds.

Google Wallet integrates with Gmail for money attachments

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

At present there are plenty of methods one can choose when it comes to sending money to someone else. One of the services that likely comes to the mind of many is PayPal, however that list will soon be growing. Google has recently announced the ability to send money from Gmail.

Google+ Hangouts SMS integration confirmed

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

Google announced the Hangouts app yesterday during the I/O keynote and while the app appears to be feature rich, one particular feature did seem to have been left out. That feature is SMS integration, which while not supported at the moment -- was one of the permissions.

Pebble SDK update adds two-way communication app support

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

Those using the Pebble smartwatch with RunKeeper received a decent update last week. As of today however, it looks like the folks at Pebble have some additional SDK related news. The announcement is for the PebbleKit, which is being described as the "next stage of the platform." Basically, this release will allow for two-way communication between your smartphone and the Pebble.

Verizon HTC One talk returns as the HTC PN073XX surfaces

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

A yet to be seen HTC smartphone has recently been spotted in the WiFi certification. This certification filing is showing an HTC device with a model number of PN073XX and as such, it has brought back chatter of a Verizon Wireless branded HTC One. The details from the certification are on the lighter side, however this model number does seem to fit in with the model number from another carrier branded One.

ASUS Fonepad spec increase brings an Intel Atom Z2460 processor

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

The ASUS Fonepad tablet has been available for a few weeks now, however it looks like an updated model has already been announced. This newly announced model will see some improvements in terms of the amount of internal storage and the processor. ASUS has said this model will initially be available for those in Taiwan, however similar to the previously existing model, we expect the availability to increase with time.

Galaxy Note 3 tipped to arrive with Samsung’s familiar plastic design

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

Samsung still hasn't offered any official details on the Galaxy Note 3, however the rumors continue to surface. This later round of rumors deals with the build quality. Despite hopes of seeing the Note 3 roll-out with an improved build quality, it is looking like Samsung is going to continue the plastic trend.

Samsung GALAXY S 4 earns TCO certification for eco-friendliness

By Robert Nelson
on 16 May, 2013

The Samsung GALAXY S 4 has received the TCO certification. Perhaps key here, the GALAXY S 4 marks the first smartphone to achieve such a certification. A bit of background on the TCO certification, this actually comes by way of TCO Development and it touches on sustainability certification for IT products. In this case, the GALAXY S 4 was awarded the certification for eco-friendliness.

Recon Jet is like Google Glass for the thrill seeker: we go hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 15 May, 2013

Google has their popular Google Glass, and now the folks from Recon Instruments have revealed their own wearable computing glasses here at I/O. Only they have a different approach with what they are calling the Recon Jet. Last year we saw their micro display tech in Snowboard Goggles, and today they're bringing Glass-style to all types of athletic eye wear for the thrill seeker in you.

What Google didn’t announce at I/O 2013

By Cory Gunther
on 15 May, 2013

Google I/O is going on full steam right now, and Google has just finished up the keynote full of announcements. So is there anything that Google didn't announce this morning? Absolutely. There is plenty that was expected that wasn't announced, but there's also plenty that wasn't announced that is probably new we'll be spotting all week long. For now, lets talk about what didn't happen.