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KitKat comes to Nexus Q in unofficial update from XDA developer forums
Remember that bizarre orb-like device that Google unveiled with the original Nexus 7 back in June 2012? Although we’ll most likely never see another version of that awkward little orb, the Nexus Q,...
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Study reveals security flaws in Samsung’s Knox platform on Galaxy S4
Researcher Mordechai Guri at the Ben-Gurion University’s Cyber Security Lab in Israel recently discovered a major vulnerability in Samsung’s Knox security platform on the Galaxy S4. The flaw “could...
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Sony testing a “BT Wrist Notifier,” passes through FCC— CES 2014 announcement?
Sony’s SmartWatch wasn’t all that revolutionary, but it certainly was a huge step in the right direction. We’re a while away from getting the perfect smartwatch, but it looks like we won’t have to...
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Google highlights “beautiful apps” in “The Beautiful Design Winter 2013...
In an effort to promote the development of “beautiful design,” Google has given a pat on the back to some of the nicest looking apps on Google Play. They’ve even put them all together in one category,...
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Sapphire to be incorporated into manufacturing of flagship smartphones in 2014
Sapphire isn’t just for jewelry, folks. HTC and LG could begin using sapphire in its smartphones’ home buttons to implement fingerprint scanning devices into their 2014 flagship devices— these devices...
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Initial KitKat builds released by both Paranoid Android and AOKP
Although not fully featured or completely stable, both Paranoid Android and AOKP have released their first builds of Android 4.4 KitKat for supported devices. Hit the break for the full details on...
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Widget for Hangouts developed by XDA senior member, now available in the Play...
Hangouts has taken the Android messaging system by storm since its release a few months back. It’s a great application that we’re sure will continue to catch on as future builds of Android are...
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Samsung awarded patent for foldable tablet
Tech companies have seemingly been filing patents at record pace as of late— whether it’s to serve as ammunition in inevitable court battles or to actually use them for possible future innovation, we...
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ZTE looks ahead to 2014, plans to unveil the Projector Hotspot, Iconic...
ZTE will be showing what it’s got at CES next week— some of the products it’ll be unveiling include the Grand S II smartphone. The device will feature voice control technology which can be used to...
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New leak of Nokia Android phone shows interface
Nokia fans looking for an Android-powered device from the manufacturer were likely very happy when news broke that a device codenamed Normandy was supposedly under development. However, reports...
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Samsung explains reason for lack of truly great smartwatch on the market
Samsung knows that its Galaxy Gear smartwatch will get beat out either by itself or another competitor very soon. Some may even argue that it isn’t or never even was the best smartwatch on the...
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Hisense announces series of Android-powered UHD televisions at CES
Yesterday at CES, Hisense announced a new line of Android-powered Ultra High Definition (UHD) televisions, including the H8c series and Hisense H9 3D series. The H8c will be available in 65-inch,...
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Samsung’s Galaxy S5 could include head-tracking gesture controls
Smart Stay and Smart Pause are just two of Samsung’s interesting and unique features that are included on many of their devices, but the functionality of these tools have sometime been questioned....
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Meizu MX3 to run Ubuntu as well as Android 4.2.2
Meizu’s upcoming phone, the MX3, will apparently run Ubuntu as well as Android. This dual-boot feature will be extremely useful especially for developer-types who like to make use of both operating...
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Support for Ubuntu Touch ending on Galaxy Nexus, 2012 Nexus 7, Nexus 10—...
Ubuntu Touch, the popular operating system’s mobile version, will be stopping support on several high-end Nexus devices— the 2012 Nexus 7, the Nexus 10, and the Galaxy Nexus. Canonical, the commercial...
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‘Nextbit’ team of superstars promises to “build something bigger” for mobile
If you haven’t heard of Nextbit, we won’t blame you. However, you might want to keep an eye on the up-and-coming company in the future. Supported by a team of former tech giant employees including...
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Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy Mega and Galaxy S4 mini to receive Wi-Fi calling
CEO John Legere’s company, T-Mobile, was the only carrier in the nation to offer first-party Wi-Fi calling— until now. Internal training documents reveal that Spring will be joining T-Mobile with its...
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MOJO Android-powered gaming system rooted, given Google Play access
Mad Catz’s Android-powered MOJO gaming console has been successfully rooted, and as a result, users will be able to access the Google Play Store, as well as thousands of other applications. It...
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Paranoid Android 4′s Beta 3 is released, brings series of new features to...
Paranoid Android has locked itself in as one of the premiere Android custom ROMs, and we have some good news for those of you who are fans of the PA team. The third Beta version has been released for...
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Nest CEO Tony Fadell speaks out on privacy concerns after Google acquisition,...
A lot of people saw Google’s purchase of Nest, the popular modern thermostat manufacturer, as a sign of some pretty scary things to come. For example: If you have your (internet-connected) thermostat...
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