By Roy Choi |
Google TV didn’t receive any stage time today at the Google I/O keynote, it will be receiving Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and the latest version of Chrome. While Google has not elaborated on what new features Jelly Bean 4.2.2 will bring to Google TV, it…
By Brandon Russell |
Samsung is bringing Android 4.1 to its Galaxy Note 10.1 along with a full “Premium Suite” of features. In a video posted to the company’s mobile YouTube channel on Wednesday, Samsung thoroughly details all of the notable improvements coming to the device. And if you…
By Brandon Russell |
As Motorola works to upgrade its latest devices to Jelly Bean, the company outlined a new program, dubbed Test Drive, that will give users the opportunity to trial major upgrades before the software is finalized and launched. Now this is the kind of treatment Motorola…
By Brandon Russell |
Motorola’s DROID RAZR M was a killer proposition when it was first announced — slick screen, decent specs — but it was shackled in mediocrity because of Ice Cream Sandwich. Not the worst criticism levied against a phone, but it didn’t quite live up to…
By Brandon Russell |
Yet another Jelly Bean build has hit the Web for Verizon’s Galaxy S III, with what appears to be nothing more than a new radio to distinguish it from the first leak, according to Droid-Life. A previous build leaked at the beginning of November, and…
By Brandon Russell |
According to Samsung, the company has sold, as opposed to shipped, 30 million Samsung Galaxy S III devices worldwide. That’s quite the impressive figure, and shows a substantial growth of 10 million units in just two months. Samsung’s announcement comes on the heels of news…
By Brandon Russell |
U.S. Cellular announced on Wednesday that it will offer the Samsung Galaxy Note II for $299 starting Oct. 26. That wraps up the device’s five carrier plateau, with availability also on T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. Folks looking to partake in the phablet sensation can…
By Brandon Russell |
Some relatively older Motorola handsets just aren’t getting Jelly Bean, and that’s just the way it is. Apparently old dogs really can’t learn new tricks. Following up on last month’s rebate page, the manufacturer has released a full detailed look at how the offer will…
By Brandon Russell |
Amazon brought a gang of Tommy Gun-equipped Fires to an Old West high-noon duel with Google’s Nexus 7. It’s simple, really. Rather than approaching the search giant one-for-one, Amazon pounced with three different tablets in the hopes of snuffing out Google’s momentum. The Fire Gang.…
By Brandon Russell |
The smartphone market is going to be huge for companies this holiday season. But the 7-inch tablet market could wind up being where the real battle takes place. With the Nexus 7 already out, and options likely coming out of Amazon and Apple, it’ll be…
By Brandon Russell |
Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note 10.1 owners awaiting the arrival of Jelly Bean will have to practice a bit more patience, Samsung said. The company announced during its IFA keynote that Jelly Bean for the two devices is coming “very soon.” Still vague enough…
By TechnoBuffalo Team |
The mystery behind Samsung’s titanic Galaxy Note II has been solved. Have you seen the specs? This thing is a brute: 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 3100mAh battery and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Basically, Samsung has given new meaning to…
By Brandon Russell |
The market’s most powerful Android handset is getting an early sampling of Jelly Bean — on T-Mobile. Thanks to the ever-reliable XDA, Galaxy S III owners can now get their hands on a leaked version of Google’s latest version of Android. It’ll take a bit…
By Jon Rettinger |
It was never in doubt we’d see another Nexus device from Google. As the “beat-Apple strategy,” as Apple lawyer Mark Perry called it, it’s the go-to device for vanilla Android — that untouched, pristine version of Google’s OS. Now there’s a rumor kicking around regarding…
By Brandon Russell |
Come this fall, Samsung might not be the only company to release a Nexus device. The vanilla Android handset, the only to currently run Google’s Jelly Bean, is expected to get a sequel from the Korean company later this year, with reported specs having been…
By Brandon Russell |
ASUS’s favorable reputation for leading the pack with software updates is getting yet another boost. Transformer Pad TF300 owners on Saturday began reporting that Jelly Bean has begun rolling out over-the-air, bringing Google’s best version of Android to one of the best tablets, Android or…
By Brandon Russell |
If you haven’t acquainted yourself with Google Now, it’s basically an oracle-like system that keeps users constantly up-to-date with important information. How long is your commute home? Google Now knows. What cool bars are in your area? Google Now will tell you, according to your…
By Brandon Russell |
Android gets a bad rap. It’s fragmented, yes, but that problem is steadily being rectified. That’s great news, because when devices like Samsung’s Galaxy S III arrive running what is essentially last year’s OS — Ice Cream Sandwich — people start to question and wonder…
By Brandon Russell |
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10.1 is an elusive beast. It first made an appearance all the way back in February at Mobile World Congress, and then the device showed up in a commercial, only to disappear almost immediately after surfacing. Where art thou, dearest Note 10.1?…
By Brandon Russell |
I think it’s best if we were as straightforward with this as possible. If you own an Xperia Arc S or Xperia Mini Pro, you’re not getting upgraded to Jelly Bean. You’re just not. According to Sony UK’s Facebook page, the company outright said those…
By Brandon Russell |
The new hotness may be Android Jelly Bean, but that doesn’t mean we’re any less excited if this leaked info rings true. According to an alleged Verizon doc, HTC Rezound owners can expect to receive a 292MB OTA Ice Cream Sandwich update on Sunday, July…
By Mark Hearn |
Sales of Google Nexus 7 are off to a roaring start, with several retailers listing Google’s tablet as out of stock since its release this Friday. A GameStop spokesperson told Reuters “We blew through the first two allotments,” but mentions that a third shipment will be available…
By Jon Rettinger |
Fingers are huge and awkward and clumsy. So companies are implementing tech that allows users to write using only their voice. That means stuff like emails, text messages and notes can be spoken, rather than typed. Not everyone uses the option, however, or cares. But…
By Brandon Russell |
The Nexus 7 isn’t even off factory lines and already an issue is popping up regarding the device’s IPS display. Apparently, the Asus-built tab is suffering from “some pretty severe ghosting,” which AndroidPolice has documented thoroughly in pictures on its site. Because the issue is…
