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Google Drive hands-on and impressions

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Apr, 2012

Google has finally made it official today. Releasing their new cloud storage option known as Google Drive into the wild. If you were thinking this was just a Dropbox competitor you were wrong. This integrates all of Google's services into one. Google Docs has been combined with Drive, and they use the power of search and more to make it a complete offering. Check out the screenshots or hit the links below to get started yourself.

Spotify’s new Android app looks fresh, we go hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Apr, 2012

Today Spotify announced their impressive brand new music streaming app for Android. Since first released last year in the US I've been patiently waiting for them to update the application, and today they've done that and more. Spotify didn't just update their app, they've completely redesigned it from top to bottom and it now feels part of the Android 4.0 ICS family with the Holo theme and more. If you're a fan of Spotify or have been considering it, you'll want to stay tuned for my hands-on video.

LG Viper 4G LTE hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Apr, 2012

Today we got the privilege to check out the brand new LG Viper 4G LTE, available starting April 22nd for the Now Network. This is the first 4G LTE capable device in the USA that is not operating on Verizon or AT&T's LTE networks. Instead it's replacing WiMAX for the Now Network although their nationwide LTE hasn't rolled out yet. Check out our hands-on, impressions, and pictures after the break.

Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 Unboxing and Hands-on

By Chris Burns
on 9 Apr, 2012

The new breed of Samsung's line of wifi-only handheld smart devices is here with the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6, a much thinner and moderately sized version of what we saw several months ago in the Galaxy Player 5.0. This device works with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, has a single-core Cortex A8 1GHz processor, and has Bluetooth 3.0. This device is meant to work with you offline for the most part when you're out and about, then via wifi for awesome media connectedness when you're at home.

Spigen GLAS.t screen protector adds a second layer of glass for Galaxy Note [Review]

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Mar, 2012

Cases and screen protectors come by the handfuls for smartphone but today we some new and unique screen protectors and cases from the company Spigen. No longer do you need to rely on a cheap thin screen protector. With Spigen you cover that large and precious smartphone screen with the next best thing -- another layer of hardened tempered glass. Below you'll see our hands-on video, thoughts, and installation on the GLAS.t screen protector for the Galaxy Note.

Sonic the HedgeHog 4: Episode II – Tegra 3 hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Mar, 2012

Everyone's favorite HedgeHog is back for more action here on Android. SEGA is getting set to release the second installment of Sonic 4 for Android but this time we'll be getting some NVIDIA Tegra 3 action to go along with it. Making the gaming and graphics even better, and we'll be seeing it sometime in April.

Sony Tablet P hands-on and unboxing

By Michael Crider
on 4 Mar, 2012

After months of waiting and no small amount of whining from yours truly, Sony has finally seen fit to grace the United States with the presence of its oddball folding tablet, the Tablet P. For better or worse it's only available on AT&T's wireless network. Sony fans and those looking for a little something different have been waiting a long time for the Tablet P. Does the unique folding screen mechanism make for a better tablet, or yet another Android oddity? Let's find out.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE hands-on and unboxing [Verizon]

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Mar, 2012

Samsung has just released yet another Android tablet to their ever growing list. With almost every size under the sun I'm sure many are wondering what separates their latest 7.7" model from the pack. We have all the details in our hands-on and first impressions with the new Verizon 4G LTE-powered Galaxy Tab 7.7 so read on below for our thoughts and video.

Samsung Rugby Smart hands-on

By Michael Crider
on 1 Mar, 2012

Easily one of the best things about Android is its ability to cover the entire market: whatever your hardware or budget needs are, you can probably find a phone that fits them. The Samsung Rugby Smart is now on sale at AT&T, and it presents a fascinating little section of the market: mid-range hardware and specifications combined with a true ruggedized chassis for a small but tough Gingerbread phone. Samsung was kind enough to send us a review unit, and we immediately set to trying the Rugby Smart out.

HTC One V hands-on

By Michael Crider
on 28 Feb, 2012

Long live the chin. As the junior member of HTC's new trio, the HTC One V is perhaps the least-covered of the three. But as the cheapest and therefore most accessible of the Android phones, it's arguably the most important piece in the strategy: if HTC can win converts on the low end, it's more likely to garner repeat business. Android Community swung by HTC's booth at Mobile World Congress to get a better look at the budget-minded Ice Cream Sandwich phone, and while it's obviously not the high profile machine that the One X and One V are, it's definitely worth a look.