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Samsung GALAXY S 4 Mini unveil could arrive this week

By Robert Nelson
on 1 Apr, 2013

Rumors of the Samsung GALAXY S 4 Mini appear to be heating up lately. We had previously been hearing chatter about a release that would come soon after the availability of the regular sized GALAXY S 4. We have also seen a few in-the-wild style images of the handset, but key here for today -- current rumors are suggesting that Samsung may unveil the GALAXY S 4 Mini some time this week.

Lenovo looking to buy NEC’s mobile division for Android push

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Mar, 2013

We've been hearing a lot of different rumors lately surrounding the fact that Lenovo wants to jump deeper into the Android smartphone market. They have plenty of impressive phones, but we've heard they are looking to buy RIM (BlackBerry) and now new reports claim NEC could be selling their mobile division to Lenovo.

Facebook announcing their own flavor of Android

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Mar, 2013

Last night Facebook sent out invites for an upcoming event focused all on Android, and it has the rumors a swirling this afternoon. We're hearing their own Facebook phone, a home screen replacement full of News Feeds and all sorts of craziness. One in particular from the New York Times seems to be logical, but anything is possible.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0 with FHD AMOLED display coming soon

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Mar, 2013

Samsung's line of Galaxy Tabs are pretty nice, but only one rocks their impressive Super AMOLED technology. That being the Galaxy Tab 7.7 that has been available for some time. However, multiple reports have surfaced over the past few weeks suggesting Samsung is preparing to offer those same beautiful displays in full 1080p HD on an array of tablet sizes.

Google Glass being manufactured right here in the USA

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Mar, 2013

Today we're learning a little bit more details on the upcoming wearable technology Google Glass. The good guys over at Google are apparently set to start the first production manufacturing right here in the United States of America in the next few weeks. Not only that, but they'll be built close to home right in California.

Amazon smartphone expected with 4.7-inch display

By Robert Nelson
on 27 Mar, 2013

This isn't the first time we have heard of the Amazon smartphone. In fact, this has been popping up in rumor form for quite some time now. Back in December we had heard chatter about the smartphone being made by Foxconn and earlier in the month a rumor came to light suggesting a release was coming in June.

Dear Google: please make the HTC Nexus 5

By Cory Gunther
on 23 Mar, 2013

I have a confession to make. The HTC Nexus One is still one of my favorite devices. Sure, multi-touch was a mess and Eclair was a work in progress, but I loved it. Fast forward a few years and Android has evolved, Samsung is a powerhouse, and HTC is struggling to keep their head above water. The Nexus 4 has arrived from LG, we all know what the GALAXY S 4 is about, and now everyone is focused on Motorola. That being said, I want an HTC Nexus 5.

Google smartwatch said to be coming from the Android team

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Mar, 2013

Pebble has a smartwatch, as do several others including Sony. Samsung recently confirmed plans and we have seen other recent introductions such as the cross-platform VEAbuddy announced in the not to distant past. The other side of this smartwatch story deals with rumors though. We have seen rumors about an Apple smartwatch and now it looks like we have rumors of Google.

Google Babble unified messenger reportedly leaks

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Mar, 2013

Earlier this week we reported on a new app and service coming from Google that's being called Google Babble. Which will be the companies new unified messaging service to take on Apple's iMessage and BlackBerry Messenger. Now this afternoon we have what appears to be leaked screenshots of the app, or at least a mild attempt at a mock-up design.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 and Note III announcement expected during IFA 2013

By Robert Nelson
on 21 Mar, 2013

We have seen plenty of Galaxy Tab 3 related rumors up until this point. Most of them have been dealing with specs, however as of today it looks like the chatter has turned to when the tablet may be announced. In addition to the talk of the Galaxy Tab 3, there is also a brief mention of the Galaxy Note III and some talk of software updates regarding the Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Tab 2.