Tag Archives: Facebook

Facebook Home On The HTC First [Video]

I’ve had the HTC First for almost two weeks, and I’ve formed some pretty solid opinions on Facebook Home as it runs on the HTC First. When I initially heard about Facebook home, I thought to myself that I would never use a launcher like that.  At the time, I didn’t even have a Facebook app on my personal device, why would I want a launcher?  Now that… Read more

A First Look At The HTC First Facebook Phone

I’ve had the Facebook Phone, known as the HTC First, for about day.  So far, I”m really liking it a lot more than expected.  Before having the device, I played with Facebook Home briefly and thought it just felt awkward as a launcher for an Android device.  However, give it the right hardware, namely an HTC device with a beautiful display, I think… Read more

Google Play Bans Apps From Updating Outside Of The Play Store

In light of recent events, Google has updated its Play Store policies. As you can see below, app developers are no longer allowed to update their apps in a way that’s not through the Play Store. This is under “Dangerous Products” and basically tries to keep things safe. If an app that follows all Play Store restrictions updates itself outside of the… Read more

Head Of Windows Mobile Bashes Android, Avoids Questions

Head of Windows Mobile Terry Myerson did an interview at D: Dive Into Mobile and was asked to comment on the current state of Android and his thoughts on Facebook Home. The first thing he says about Android? “It’s a mess.” Of course, in a sense, he’s right. OEMs just aren’t making much money aside from Samsung, but that’s looking to change soon. Then he… Read more

LG Teases Optimus G Pro In Black

The LG Optimus G Pro hasn’t even come to North America, and it already has a lot of hype around it. The South Korean device has a large 5.5″ display with a 1080p resolution, making a direct competitor to a certain phablet with similar aesthetics. And today, LG teased a black version of the device destined for the U+ network in Korea on their Facebook…. Read more

Facebook’s New “Launch Day” Ad For Facebook Home Features Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook Home may be the “it” story of the Android world for the moment, and a new commercial for its”launch day” even features CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The good news is that the commercial isn’t nearly as painful to get through as HTC’s’ most recent marketing effort. What it does feature is “Joey,” a Facebook employee who is playing with his own HTC First… Read more