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HTC First ‘Facebook Phone’ gets Sense by way of custom ROM

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

The HTC First hasn't been around for all that long and it already has what could be described as an interesting history. The handset launched with AT&T and was originally priced at $99.99. That price quickly dropped to $0.99 and that was followed by speculation of AT&T dropping the handset entirely. Putting that all aside, it looks like the Facebook Home-running First can now get Sense.

HTC One release confirmed for C Spire Wireless

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

C Spire Wireless has become the latest US carrier to announce the HTC One. The one catch as of now, the carrier has revealed little in terms of detail aside from the fact that the handset will be coming. Basically, C Spire Wireless has chosen to keep the release date and the price a secret for now.

Noom Walk Pedometer app launches for Android

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

Noom Inc has released their latest Android app. This one is called Noom Walk Pedometer and as the name would imply, this app will be counting the steps you take throughout your day. And nicely done, the Noom Walk Pedometer app will be able to do the step counting without the need for any additional hardware. Basically, it looks like there is now an app for those who are intrigued by other hardware pedometers such as the Fitbit.

AT&T Galaxy S II Jelly Bean update detailed by Samsung

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

The AT&T Galaxy S II began receiving Jelly Bean yesterday, however while we had been seeing reports from users, we hadn't seen a changelog with all the specifics of the update. With that in mind, that changelog has since been posted by Samsung and it looks like it contains all the expected features.

AT&T 4G LTE expands in Pennsylvania and New York

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Jun, 2013

Coming less than a week after the previous 4G LTE expansion news, AT&T has announced new coverage for those in Pennsylvania and New York. The Pennsylvania coverage is limited to just one market, however the New York coverage is a bit more widespread for today. Of course, the way AT&T has been expanding the 4G LTE network over the past few months, even if your city is not yet live -- it may be soon enough.

Apple’s iOS 7 and what it means for Android’s future

By Cory Gunther
on 10 Jun, 2013

Today, if you're the type that follows tech and mobile news on any level, surely you saw the flood of Apple and iOS 7 news. The folks from Cupertino announced the all-new and completely redesigned iOS 7 for all their iDevices, and much more. If you missed any of it head to our sister site SlashGear for the details. We're already seeing 'Android vs iOS' posts, or 5 things Apple copied from Android, but to be honest we like it, and I welcome the competition.

Paranoid Android HALO goes open source

By Robert Nelson
on 10 Jun, 2013

The first public Paranoid Android HALO beta dropped late last week and it looks like we have another update this week. In short, HALO has been released as an open source offering. The Paranoid Android team has spelled out the details on Google+ and along with the open source news they have included a reminder about how HALO is still in beta.

Google Glass shown answering your everyday questions

By Robert Nelson
on 10 Jun, 2013

It seems the verdict is still out for many when it comes to Google Glass. But with that in mind, a few members of the Google Glass team have recently shared a video that takes a look at some practical use cases. Well, some examples of what you can use Google Glass to search for. Keeping in mind that the same thing can also be done with a smartphone, this video is nice if for no other reason than it is showing Glass being used for something other than a head-mounted camera.

S-OFF arrives for the HTC One and DROID DNA

By Robert Nelson
on 10 Jun, 2013

If you happen to be carrying an HTC One or a DROID DNA and are looking to do a bit of playing, a recently released tool may be one that you have been waiting for. That tool is called S-OFF and while available for download and use -- it does come with a warning. You see, this release is considered an early access preview which is basically another way of saying things may not be perfect just yet.

Sony NSZ-GS8 Google TV set for release in July

By Robert Nelson
on 10 Jun, 2013

Sony has officially announced their latest Google TV device. The model is called the NSZ-GS8 "Internet Player with Google TV" and availability is set to begin in July. With the GS8 in mind, this model is similar to the already available GS7, though there is one new feature worth mentioning. While the NSZ-GS8 is a full-featured Google TV box, one of the nicer perks comes with the remote control.