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The top game changing Android devices of 2012

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Jan, 2013

The holiday fun is over and we're officially kicking off 2013 with a quick rundown of some of the top smartphones and tablets to rock the past year. There was multiple "flagship" devices that arrived this year from multiple manufacturers but we all know who the true champ was, and that's Samsung. Read on to see what made the Android Community list.

Google’s homepage gets a new design for mobile devices

By Brittany Hillen
on 10 Oct, 2012

That awesome black menu bar that Google users have enjoyed when using the search engine via their computer browser? It's just been ported to the mobile version of Google's homepage, as you can see in the screenshots below. The various links nestled in the normal Google homepage are available in a hidden menu on the left side of the screen called the "Options" tab.

Eric Schmidt outs 1.3 Million Android activations daily, 500 million devices worldwide

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Sep, 2012

Today during Motorola's announcement of a few new DROID RAZR HD smartphones for Verizon Wireless we received a few heartfelt words from Google's own Eric Schmidt. Since Google's now the proud owner of Motorola Mobility he took the stage to talk about the future, then talked Android numbers.

Nikon Coolpix S800 set to be first Android smart camera

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Aug, 2012

Nikon is prepared to launch their first Android-powered smart camera according to recent leaks and rumors from Nikonrumors. This isn't the first time we've heard rumors or ideas regarding an Android camera, but this could be the real deal. Reports are suggesting this will be the first of possibly many from Nikon.

HTC designing iPod Touch rival with stereo sound and a kickstand

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Mar, 2012

I've always been a huge fan of HTC's build quality from the moment I received my Nexus One, the Sensation, and even more so when I enjoyed some hands-on time with the new HTC One X. Today though we have some interesting news about an upcoming HTC device that isn't a smartphone, and instead could rival Apple's iPod Touch and offer much better audio than anything from the fruit company. If the patent designs shown below are any indication HTC is looking to design a pretty awesome multimedia device.

Google Testing prototype Entertainment Device for your house

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Feb, 2012

New details have now confirmed that Google is running tests for an experimental prototype device that will bring entertainment and more to your home. Chances are this is what we've seen in the past as Android@Home. Apparently around 252 homes are in a trial run this month with the brand new Google Entertainment Device and we are now seeing details of this from the FCC now that it has been approved for testing.

BSQUARE Mobile Development Device packs 1.5GHz Snapdragon MSM8660 [Video]

By Chris Davies
on 27 Apr, 2011

BSQUARE and Qualcomm have got together and produced a new Mobile Development Device (MDP), this time based on the new 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon MSM8660 chipset. An Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone intended to help developers test and optimize their apps for the new, asynchronous SoC, the MDP has a 3.61-inch touchscreen, 13-megapixel rear camera and 16GB of internal storage. There's also 1GB of RAM, a front-facing 1-megapixel camera, a microSD card slot, HDMI port, USB On-The-Go support and the usual mixture of WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. BSQUARE also preloads several system-monitoring apps, including Qualcomm's Adreno Profiler for optimizing 3D graphics performance and Trepn Profiler for optimizing app power consumption. Unfortunately this sort of platform doesn't come cheap, and the BSQUARE MDP is a lot more expensive than your average Android smartphone. It will go on sale from today, priced at $1,350. [youtube Nnn5bthvq7M] [via SlashGear]

LG Promises 3D Screen On Mobile Devices Soon

By Dylan Bailey
on 18 Jan, 2011

3D is the new thing in the ways of Technology. This year’s CES was heavily focused on the technology and whether it be used with glasses, or glasses-free, many companies feel that the technology is here to stay. LG is one of these companies, going as far to promise a working 3D mobile screen device demo shortly. James Choi, marketing strategy and planning team director at LG Electronics global, was asked if the glasses-free 3D technology was something that was just a concept, or if we would actually be seeing it sometime soon. “3D mobile display is one technology that isn’t 3-5 years down the road. ...You’ll be very surprised shortly, of an actual working 3D device from LG. I’ll leave it there before I say too much.” Mobile World Congress is just weeks away, and we fully expect LG to be demoing this technology at the event. We’ll be there, and will bring you all the coverage from this year’s MWC. [Via Pocket-Lint]

Digg for Android

By David Junior
on 2 Apr, 2010

Shortly after releasing their iPhone version, Digg has decided to give Android some love as well. the app is in the Android Market right now. Click this link from your device to get the app or scan the qr code below.

Skyfire coming to Android

By David Junior
on 1 Apr, 2010

Skyfire is perhaps the best browser available for Windows Mobile devices. It’s my default browser on the HD2. This browser is fast, stable and has Flash support. Soon we will be able to enjoy this awesome browser on our Android handsets.