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Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 breaks cover

image-Samsung-Galaxy-Mini-2-leak The Galaxy Mini by Samsung has been out for some time now, and the budget-friendly device was pretty successful in the markets in which it was available. Samsung looks poised to replace the old device with a newer model, as a recently leaked image of the Galaxy Mini 2 has been sent over to GSMArena. The new device won't break any records, but Samsung's aim is set for... Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Note in pink set to arrive in March

image-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-pink-comparison-chart It looks like the white version of the Galaxy Note by Samsung won't be the only light-colored version to make it to the market. Thanks to an image sent in to GSMArena, it looks like Samsung is preparing to launch a pink-hued version of the huge phone as well. It isn't surprising, considering the color variations that we've seen the manufacturer launch in the past.... Read more »

HTC branded device with Ice Cream Sandwich and Verizon 4G LTE leaks online

image-HTC-device-with-ICS We can only guess that HTC is going to have plenty to announce at this year's Mobile World Congress event later this month, and the recent leaks that have found their way online are only making that assumption even harder to ignore. Last week we saw plenty of the unannounced HTC Ville, and now this time we've got a brand new device to stare and wonder at. The images... Read more »

Android Market hosting Best of Grammys music sale, albums for only $3.99

series_overview_theme_2011_11_20 The Grammys are quickly approaching, and Google is looking to get everyone pumped with a huge music sale. Some of this years best selling songs will be going for only $0.59. Albums will also be going for a super cheap $3.99, and should be a good way to get music fans pumped for the Grammys. You can head over to the Android Market via the source link to join in on the... Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Nexus in white now available from Negri Electronics

white-galaxy-nexus-box-630x472 Samsung has been pretty good about offering more than one color option for its Android smartphones as of late, and even offered it on the GSM version of the Nexus S. They are continuing the trend with the Galaxy Nexus, and devices are now available for purchase by end consumers. Negri Electronics is now offering the white Nexus to customers in the US, at a steep... Read more »

Google may launch a home entertainment center in 2012

google_logo_335 A few weeks back we heard that Google has been testing a secret project in its employee's homes. At the time, it seemed like that may have had something to do with Android@Home. It turns out that it may be something totally different, along the lines of a Google-branded home entertainment center. It is said to be able to stream music to Google-branded wireless... Read more »

LG Phoenix finally receiving Gingerbread update, not as easy as an OTA

2012-02-09-17h04_45_thumb The LG Phoenix is one of the few devices in LG's Optimus One line that hasn't been updated to Android 2.3, also known as Gingerbread. The day has finally come though, as AT&T and LG are now offering the update for the phone. It's not as easy as an OTA (over-the-air) update, but anyone truly interested in getting Gingerbread on their device should have no trouble... Read more »

Casio G’zOne Commando currently receiving software update, not much more known

casio-g-zone-commando-verizon-wireless_xl Casio and Verizon are currently rolling out a software update to the rugged G’zOne Commando. It is being sent to devices over-the-air, and users should be prompted by it in the next few days. Anyone else sporting the phone can manually check by going to settings. We aren't exactly sure what the update does, but it isn't the update to Ice Cream Sandwich as the file... Read more »

Google Drive to compete with Dropbox, provide storage to all

google_logo_334 Dropbox has been a huge success, offering cloud storage almost anywhere on a variety of platforms. It has caused the launch of many more start-ups, as well as other companies attempting to enter the same space. Google, one of the kings of the cloud, isn't going to let them stand alone. A new rumor by the The Wall Street Journal suggests that Google may be launching a... Read more »

Google Wallet contains major security bug, Google acknowledges

google-wallet Anyone who currently has a rooted Android phone with Google Wallet installed, listen up. A new bug has been found in the app, and it could reveal a users' PIN number. This could lead to users losing money in their Google Wallet accounts, as thieves could in turn use the service on a stolen device. There are a number of steps that can be taken to prevent the bug, so... Read more »