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New Nexus 7 reportedly shipping now, launching next month

By Cory Gunther
on 24 May, 2013

As we all know, Google I/O this year didn't have any crazy new hardware announcements or a change in the Android OS version. With speculation of a new Nexus 7, Motorola's X-Phone, or even an LTE Nexus 4 we were all excited. Don't worry though, because it's all still coming. A new report from DigiTimes claims the new Nexus 7 is already shipping to warehouses, and will be announced next month.

HTC One ‘Senseless Edition’ could arrive this summer

By Cory Gunther
on 23 May, 2013

Here we go again. After Google announced the GALAXY S 4 Google Edition at their developer event last week, rumors have been flying through the wires daily about HTC doing the same. So far we've not heard anything concrete to back up these rumors, even HTC flat out denied the possibility. However, the original leakster of the Galaxy S 4 Google Edition is now saying a "Senseless" HTC One is coming too.

Verizon HTC One running Android 4.2.2 could be coming soon

By Cory Gunther
on 21 May, 2013

The ongoing debate and rumor mill for the HTC One headed to Verizon isn't going away, and now we have one more report to help fuel the fire. After initial reports claimed the flagship HTC One would indeed come to Verizon, then confirmed to not be offered, we've been getting conflicting reports ever sense. Today one massive rumor claims a Verizon HTC One is already out and in the wild, and is running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

Nexus 4 in White and Android 4.3 rumored for June 10 release

By Cory Gunther
on 16 May, 2013

We heard a lot of rumors and chatter leading up to Google I/O this year. Many were saying Android 4.3 or 5.0 Key Lime Pie, a new Nexus 7, and even reports of a 4G LTE powered Nexus 4 for all carriers. However, as you all know, this year went very different from years past. Google focused on developers, and didn't drop a new version of Android, or any new hardware. Don't worry though because good things come to those who wait.

Google axes the Motorola X-Phone in latest Analyst report

By Cory Gunther
on 10 May, 2013

With only a few days left before Google's annual developer event Google I/O kicks off, we're starting to hear some bad news regarding the Motorola X-Phone. While most of the reports have only been rumors, last night some analyst reports suggested Google has actually axed the X-Phone. Claiming that Google is distancing themselves from the phone simply because it isn't up to their standards.

Bluetooth SIG documents tip Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is real

By Shane McGlaun
on 10 May, 2013

If you follow the smartphone and technology world, you may be familiar with the Bluetooth SIG. That is an organization that lays hands on pretty much every device that uses Bluetooth to ensure that it works as it is supposed to. Some documents have turned up over on the Bluetooth SIG that seem to show that the rumored Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom is an actual device.

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.

Rumored LG tablet coming later this year could use Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 8 May, 2013

LG already has a number of gadgets on the market today, and a number of those products use the Android operating system. A rumor has surfaced from Korea hinting that a new tablet is coming from LG in the second half of 2013. What's unclear according to the rumor source is what operating system the tablet will run.

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.