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Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Videotron launching February 8

image-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Videotron-page We knew that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus was coming to Videotron, but up until recently we had no idea when that would be. But, according to a new landing page on the regional carrier's website, the carrier has decided to mark February 8th (two days from this writing) as the go-to day. As far as details go, we've only got the release date to share with you. There is... Read more »

Swype is still coming to Ice Cream Sandwich, only a few days away

image-Swype-update-tweet Right now, if you're using an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich-based device, then you probably know that Swype doesn't have an officially supported build yet. The popular keyboard replacement, which allows you to swipe between letters instead of tapping them, is still in the process of being supported by Ice Cream Sandwich, and the company has announced via their... Read more »

Instagram almost ready for Android debut, according to notification on Samsung Galaxy Tab

image-Instagram-on-Galaxy-Tab-live One of the most popular applications out there is the social networking inspired image uploading service Instagram. While it is massively popular on a competing mobile operating system, it has yet to make an appearance on our favorite Android platform. But, there are plenty of rumors out there suggesting the application is on its way, and very soon. And now an image... Read more »

Android Winning shirt showcases Android leading the charge

image-Android-Winning-shirt We love Android on T-shirts just as much as the next person, which is why we wanted to show you the latest addition to the 'Android Winning' line-up. This is the branding of shirts that has seen plenty of publicity, and plenty of support, due to the unique design. And now, with this latest shirt, we can see that Android is certainly winning, with our favorite green... Read more »

Samsung releases event invite for March 22

image-Samsung-March-event-inite While we sit here and continue to speculate about the next flagship device from Samsung, believed to be called the Galaxy S III, we're still waiting for Samsung to divulge any and all information regarding the heavily rumored device. We may be getting closer to that much anticipated device if this latest event invite is any indicator of a release date. The latest... Read more »

HTC Ville poses for another photo shoot

image-HTC-Ville-live This isn't the first time that the Ville has managed to land in front of a camera, but it's always good to see the phone in its true habitat. That's what we're looking at here, with the Ville reportedly posing for another photo shoot, showing off its display and updated software. The images come courtesy of Japanese site Ameblo. While there isn't anything we... Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Nexus in white officially launching on February 13 in the UK

image-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-white-render We've known about the white-backed version of the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung for some time now, but release dates haven't necessarily been all that confirmed. That changes today, though, with Samsung officially announcing the launch date for the white-tinted device. That is, if you're in the UK, that is. If you do happen to be in the United Kingdom, then you'll want... Read more »

HTC admits that LTE phones failed in specs and design, promises to turn things around

image-HTC-4G-LTE-device-live There's no denying that 2011 wasn't the best year for HTC, even if the company did launch plenty of different handsets, and the fourth quarter was especially less-than-satisfactory. Earlier this morning, HTC had their earnings call and Chief Financial Officer Winston Yung has decided to clear the air, and elaborate on why he thinks things started to slump for the... Read more »

Samsung Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus for SFR France set to receive Android 4.0.5 by March

image-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-and-Note-software-update-list An image released by SFR France suggests that owners of the GSM Galaxy Nexus by Samsung, along with the Nexus S, will be receiving an update to Android 4.0.5 by some time in March. The carrier is already talking about future updates, laying it out in a nice table for owners to take a gander at. There isn't an exact date quite yet, but March is the month pegged for... Read more »

Samsung Galaxy S III reportedly only 7mm thin, pack quad-core processor

image-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-render We all know that the Samsung Galaxy S III is coming, but for some people it might not be soon enough. A new report out of Electronic Times News in South Korea has plenty of new reports regarding the next generation device, including the remarkable thinness of the handset, and a few other key features to help the device stand out. This year is going to be a... Read more »

Motorola DROID Bionic for Verizon reportedly next in line for a soak test

image-Motorola-DROID-Bionic-live It seems like at least a couple of times a month Motorola gets the notion to release a "soak test" for its devices. For Motorola owners, it's a great opportunity to get a software update before anyone else. It looks like the Bionic is next in line from Motorola, according to a new report from Droid-Life. There is no information as to what the soak test actually... Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon gets Android 4.0.4 leaked online

image-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Verizon-live While most people wait to hear about an impending update to their device courtesy of the Internet, some lucky individuals just manage to get an update before anyone even knows there's an update to be had. That's what happened to one lucky individual. An owner of a Galaxy Nexus by Samsung for Verizon, found within the Android Central forums, was lucky enough to get... Read more »

Are There Too Many Android Phones? [Video]

Thumbnail HTC released 20 Android phones last year. Samsung released over 25. Motorola: 24. How many phones is too many? There's been a lot of talk recently in the Android community about the frequency that Android phones are released, at least here in the United States. People are actually complaining that too many android phones are released every year, creating a... Read more »

Android@Home may be in testing, found in Google employee’s homes

google_logo_332 Google announced Android@Home last year, but just about nothing else has been revealed about it. The service may have finally hit a testing stage however, as a FCC filing reveals that over 250 new connected devices are now in the homes of Google employees. These are supposed Google-made entertainment devices, used to connect to home electronics via Wi-Fi. It sounds... Read more »

Yahoo now searches for Android apps, something Google doesn’t

yahoo_app_search The Yahoo search engine is now offering something that Google doesn't: the ability to find Android apps straight from the search. When searching something, a new tab is now available that allows users to see what apps are related to the search. It gets more in-depth, as you can also search by free or paid, as well as different categories. When you find an app you... Read more »