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Google H840 media streamer hits the FCC to replace the Nexus Q

By Cory Gunther
on 18 May, 2013

Google's Nexus Q media streamer was short-lived, and canceled shortly after being revealed at last years Google I/O event. With no word on a replacement at this years show, we're now seeing its successor hit the FCC. A new Google device branded as H840 DEVICE has cleared the FCC this week (product code H2G2-42, an apparent play on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) and it has our interest piqued.

New Nexus 7 outed in Google Hangouts video

By Cory Gunther
on 16 May, 2013

This week Google I/O brought tons of exciting new features and news in the world of Android. Sadly, there wasn't new hardware or that Nexus 7 redux we've been talking about as of late. Many rumors and leaks suggest a new Nexus 7 is coming, but Google didn't unveil anything. However, their new Google+ Hangouts video released yesterday might have just given us our first glance.

Sony Xperia S39h smartphone images leak

By Cory Gunther
on 13 May, 2013

Today we're getting our first look at another Android smartphone in the works from Sony. The device has leaked in a series of pictures, and the device is going by the name Xperia S39h and will most likely be headed to China. Sony and their latest Xperia Z and ZL devices have been quite popular, so we're interested in hearing more about a smaller 4.3-inch device like what we see below.

Xiaomi Red Rice with 4.7-inch HD display leaks

By Cory Gunther
on 10 May, 2013

Xiaomi might not be exactly what we'd call a household name in the U.S. smartphone market, but over in China the company has quite the following, and releases some pretty stellar hardware at great prices. We've seen plenty in the past, but their latest device that was leaked today is aiming bigger than most, and comes in ridiculously affordable at just $130 according to reports.

Google’s next-generation Nexus 7 specs leak ahead of I/O 2013

By Robert Nelson
on 10 May, 2013

Earlier reports have pegged July as the release timeframe for the next-generation Nexus 7 tablet. While that still remains to be seen, it looks like a fairly complete set of specs have since been leaked. Some of them touch on earlier rumors, such as in the case of the display. This latest Nexus 7 leak has the display resolution jumping from 1280 x 800 up to 1920 x 1200.

Amazon Kindle smartphone with glasses-free 3D tipped

By Cory Gunther
on 9 May, 2013

Amazon is getting ready to release a pair of smartphones, and even an audio-streaming device of some kind, new tips suggests, and one of those smartphones will even feature 3D. It's time to fire up those Kindle smartphone rumors again guys. Apparently the high-end Amazon smartphone will use eye-tracking and glasses-free 3D, among other things, for hands-free usage and much more.

Sony Xperia i1 ‘Honami’ true camera phone specs leak

By Cory Gunther
on 7 May, 2013

It sounds like the folks from Sony are finally ready to truly offer a compelling camera solution for Android users. We know Nokia is betting big with their PureView technology, and recently we've been hearing quite a bit regarding cameras on Android smartphones. From HTC's Ultrapixel, Google claiming superior cameras on Nexus phones, and even Samsung could have a 16 megapixel GALAXY S 4 in the works. Well, Sony might beat them all with the Xperia i1 smartphone.

LG prototype smartphone leaks as the G2 or Nexus 5

By Cory Gunther
on 5 May, 2013

We have a fancy new smartphone to show you guys this afternoon. This weekend we're getting our first look at a brand new prototype smartphone from LG that has our interest piqued. As usual, the always excellent leakster @evleaks has just revealed the device you see below, and there are signs this could be an Optimus G2, or even an LG Nexus 5.

HTC: Bluetooth low-energy is coming soon, but it’s not Android 4.3 features

By Cory Gunther
on 5 May, 2013

This weekend a couple details and reports have surfaced regarding "breaking new features of Android 4.3" that were leaked by the folks over at HTC. In fact, there's been way more than a few reports of these "leaked features." Those being Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) and OpenGL ES 3.0 both by HTC. We're going to learn more about both from HTC in a public developer meet-up in San Francisco during Google I/O, but they aren't Android 4.3 features.

Motorola XFON tipped for all major US carriers – including Verizon

By Cory Gunther
on 3 May, 2013

Yesterday we finally received what could be our first look at the highly talked about and rumored Motorola X-Phone being jointly designed by Google. The always accurate @evleaks dropped a trio of images showing an unreleased mystery Motorola phone with a protective case hiding the design. And now, we have some additional details suggesting an arrival on Verizon, and others in early July.