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Samsung going into the accessory store business, starting in Europe

By Steve Neill
on 11 Jun, 2013

Starting in July, Samsung will open up an "accessory" retail division, through an online/offline retail product venture in association with Best Buy. This will therefore allow for Samsung to jump into the same fold as Apple, with their Apple stores' accessory section.

Google expands Play Store shipping options

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

Google was expected to bring some additional shipping options to the Play Store and as of today, it looks like they have come available for new purchases. All together there are three options available for shipping, however not every item will be eligible for every shipping option. Any and all eligible shipping options will be presented during the checkout process.

Nyko NVIDIA SHIELD gaming accessories hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Jun, 2013

After hearing that the popular gaming and accessories company Nyko was working on some NVIDIA SHIELD accessories this morning, we ran down to the E3 halls to get our hands-on some ourselves. Not only do they have a pretty neat SHIELD dock that will make it operate like the OUYA, but some nice cases too. Check em out after the break along side a production-ready SHIELD game-console.

Verizon FiOS Mobile app arrives with 75 channels of live TV

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

If you happen to be an Android user and also a Verizon FiOS subscriber -- there is a new app you may want to grab. The app is called Verizon FiOS Mobile and it is currently available by way of the Google Play Store. Perhaps more important though, this app brings 75 channels worth of live streaming television to your smartphone or tablet.

GALAXY S 4 Tech21 Impact Mesh case review

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Jun, 2013

As we all know, cases are an important part of our smartphones. While many complain about the look of a smartphone, in the end they cover it with a protective case to save them from the inevitable drop or two. Today we're taking a look at one case in particular that offers double protection for many handsets, including the shiny new GALAXY S 4. Take a peek below at our quick video and review of the Tech 21 Impact Mesh case for the GS 4.

Flipboard update brings co-curated Magazines

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

Android users received support for Flipboard Magazines with the 2.0 update that arrived back towards the beginning of May. As of today however, it looks like that feature has been expanded a bit. A newly updated Flipboard app has arrived in the Play Store and it has brought a focus on collaboration.

NVIDIA SHIELD accessories revealed by Nyko

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

The NVIDIA SHIELD is just about ready to begin shipping and while there are some official accessories available, another company has since stepped forward with a few options. That company is Nyko and they have announced a dock and power kit as well as two case options for the NVIDIA SHIELD. The announcement is coming out of E3 and sadly, does not include a specific release date or any details on the pricing.

Galaxy Note III photos appear again: but a “Mega” they may be

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Jun, 2013

We know the folks from Samsung are working hard on their next-gen Galaxy Note smartphone, but we've yet to see it. Yesterday we brought you pictures that were being reported as the first images of Samsung's upcoming 5.99-inch Galaxy Note III. Sadly, another has surfaced today (along with other reports) that seems to confirm it was just a fluke, and was the already announced Samsung Galaxy Mega coming in at 6.3-inches.

Basis fitness tracker app arrives for Android users

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

The Basis fitness tracker app was originally announced back in January. At that time the app was expected to arrive in March and while that time has since come and go, some good news has arrived for Android users. The 'Basis Fitness & Sleep Tracker' app has arrived in the Google Play Store. And as a bit of a silver lining for those who still like to complete with iOS users, this is a case where the Android app has arrived first.

iTunes Radio free vs Google Music’s monthly fee

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Jun, 2013

Yesterday, Apple put all the rumors to rest and officially announced their next entry into the music world with iTunes Radio. A music streaming service from Apple has been speculated about for years, and now that it's finally here we wanted to compare it with Google's offering. Apple is late to the subscription-based streaming party, but have a pretty good plan that has me questioning my Google Music All Access subscription already.