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Android 4.2 hands-on with multi-user accounts and lockscreen widgets

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Nov, 2012

Now that Google's made Android 4.2 completely official, pushing the update out to the Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus, as well as AOSP we figured a quick video was in order. Obviously you've seen plenty of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean from our LG Nexus 4 and 10 review, but today we're taking a look at a few new features on the Nexus 7. Those being the brand new multiple user accounts, as well as lockscreen widgets to name a few.

Google Now announced to help with travel, sports scores, alerts and more

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

We are still getting drenched with tons of awesome features for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean but Google is talking specifically on a few called Google Now and Knowledge Graph. Both of these are Siri-like features we've been waiting for with a "virtual assistant."

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean features offline dictation and features galore

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

They've just officially announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with tons and tons of changes. We mentioned a few in the announcement post linked to below, but they keep unveiling new awesome features you'll want to hear about. From smooth as "butter" UI improvements, offline dictation, and some sweet improvements to widgets.

Motorola shows RAZR owners what’s new with Android 4.0 ICS [Video]

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Jun, 2012

Now that the update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX is finally official. Rolling out to all users as of this morning, Motorola has used to opportunity to drop a quick video showing off the new OS. This is essentially a welcome video that will help outline what is new, and what users can expect after the update.

Siine Keyboard for Android released – icons make texting even easier

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Mar, 2012

Custom keyboards are nothing new in Android although it seems like many offer similar functions, change themes, or simply suggest words faster than others. Today we have a brand new keyboard for Android called Siine that was just released and actually has some innovative and new features that had me extremely impressed. Check out the images below, and the video demonstration really shows how neat this keyboard can be when using familiar icons to type faster.

Google Voice update brings new ICS icon, interface, and tablet click-to-call

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Feb, 2012

A mystery update for Google Voice has just landed in the Android Market this afternoon. Google is busy today and has just released Google Chrome for Android, and now we are getting a redesigned Google Voice app with awesome UI improvements and tablet features. The updated Icon is being shown in the market but apparently the update isn't pushing out yet, but we were able to quickly install it through the web Android Market here.

ASUS redesigns Transformer Prime, touts 1920×1200 display and new chassis

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Jan, 2012

Well folks, this is both good and bad news. It appears ASUS has just announced a brand new beautiful model of the ASUS Transformer Prime only this time around the specs have been improved in a few key areas. The new model, being called the TF700T, will be touting the same IPS display only instead of 1280x800 they've boosted the resolution to 1920x1200 and made a few other small changes as well.

Ice Cream Sandwich new features not mentioned during webcast

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Oct, 2011

So we all know the Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich are now official, but there are probably a few things that the Google and Samsung event didn't cover. I'm sure many of you watched the event live from YouTube.com/Android and if you didn't the links above have all our coverage. We've spotted a few awesome features not covered during the event and all the details can be found after the break.

Barnes & Noble Introduces Nook Wi-Fi

By David Junior
on 21 Jun, 2010

If you’re into eReaders this is double the good news for you. Not only has Barnes & Noble introduced a new version of their Android powered Nook but they have lowered the price of their existing models. And to top it all off, they have added a new update that adds news features and allows you to have free AT&T hotspot service.

Pogoplug Adds New Functionalitiony in V2.3

By David Junior
on 17 Jun, 2010

Pogoplug is an app that lets you share files with other devices on you LAN. It has been updated to version 2.3 and there are now a few cool new features. This is a free app in the android market and when you download it go to http://www.pogoplug.com/ to get started.