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Deal of the Day: LLOYD Flex Case for LG Nexus 4
7/4/2014 12:06:16 PM
The LLOYD Flex Case is available for just $2.95, 85% off today only. Colors include black, clear, smoke and green.
Save 20% on all other Android accessories during our 4th of July Sale using coupon code: J414 upon checkout
ZTE NX507J passes certification in China, is this the ZTE Nubia Z7 Mini?
7/4/2014 10:25:04 AM
Numerous smartphones have received the "mini" treatment, where a smaller version of the handset is also released to the public, and ZTE could well be adding another with a ZTE Nubia Z7 Mini. The mysterious ZTE handset has passed Chinese certification with the codename NX507J, which is pretty similar to the NX505J, believed to be the 5.5-inch Nubia Z7. The NX507J has a 5-inch display with a 1080p resolution, something that may attract consumers who don't enjoy the "phablet" experience.
Verizon may finally bring LTE data to prepaid plans this month
7/4/2014 1:58:26 AM
Verizon has held its stance that only postpaid customers should receive LTE data on its network, but starting this month that may be ready to change. According to a source of Droid-Life, Verizon is set to add LTE data access to its prepaid ALLSET plan on July 17th to better compete with the growing prepaid offerings from other carriers.
Assuming that this comes with no price premium (that's still to be determined), starting this month we could be looking at a base Verizon ALLSET prepaid plan that offers unlimited talk and text with 500MB of LTE data for $45. Verizon also offers month-to-month data buckets at the rate of 500MB for $5, 1GB for $10 and 3GB for $20.
LG G Watch starts to ship to eager wrists
7/4/2014 12:26:06 AM
Just as promised, Google has begun to ship out the LG G Watch, matching its original promise of a July 3 ship date. Various members in our forums are receiving shipment notices as of today, Thursday, July 3, that Google is beginning to ship out the watch, though no delivery date estimate accompanied the shipment notification.
GOkey is an all-in-one smartphone utility device looking for Indiegogo contributors
7/3/2014 9:59:15 PM
Crowd funding sites like Indiegogo have spurred a tons of mobile-focused innovation, and the latest huge campaign looking for more contributors is called GOkey. The basic idea behind GOkey is being a bit of an all-in-one smartphone tool — a large key-sized device that is a battery, a charging and data sync cable, a device locator and a file storage device all in one. It's a pretty neat idea, and it's pulled in nearly $1 million after looking for just $40,000 to start.
The best Twitter apps for Android
7/3/2014 9:32:06 PM
Looking for the best Twitter apps on Android? Here they are.
Smartphones can help keep us constantly connected. With that great power, we can give the world a play-by-play of our lives. We can also watch others do the same. For those exciting play-by-plays, many people turn to Twitter.
There are many Twitter clients for Android, so which ones should we use? We list some of our favorites here. Of course, this is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of great Twitter apps or of features offered by these apps. Most of these apps have some shared functionality, like the ability to schedule when your tweets will be sent out, view your Timeline, etc. With that being said, read on to see what we consider to be some of the best Twitter apps out there!
Lyft update allows riders to summon cars from their wrists
7/3/2014 8:20:48 PM
Lyft has updated its Android app to bring Android Wear compatibility, meaning that smartwatch owners can now summon their next ride from their wrists without having to reach for their phones. With Android Wear compatibility, users can speak in their request and pickup location to their watch.
Microsoft OneDrive updated with pull-to-refresh, new navigation drawer
7/3/2014 7:18:53 PM
Following up on a much heavier update that added encryption support, Microsoft has updated OneDrive with some new interface elements that make navigating the app easier. A new slide-in navigation drawer on the left side of the app gives you access to different folders and accounts, a dedicated search button lets you find files easily and pull-to-refresh lets you manually grab new files from the cloud.
How to change the watch face on your Android Wear watch
7/3/2014 7:00:11 PM
Changing your watch face is easy to do, and really changes the look of the device on your wrist. You change them much the same way you would change the wallpaper on your Android phone or tablet, with just a few swipes and taps to make it all happen. Have a peek and see how it's done.
Hercules: The Official Game brings hack-and-slash dueling to Android
7/3/2014 6:41:02 PM
Trying to ride the hype of the theatrical release of the movie Hercules, Glu is launching Hercules: The Official Game for Android today. This game builds on all of the well-known Hercules story lines to bring a hack-and-slash dueling game with various hero characters to choose from, and different melee, magic and ranged attacks to go to battle with.
Top Gear: Race The Stig adds new cars and more in new update
7/3/2014 6:02:03 PM
Top Gear: Race The Stig, an endless driver game based on the mute driver in the popular Top Gear BBC TV series, just received a new content update today for Android, as well as other versions.
This week's sidebar poll: What was the highlight of Google I/O 2014?
7/3/2014 5:27:59 PM
Holy Moley we saw a lot of great stuff at Google I/O 2014, didn't we? Android on all of your screens, the new design language starting with Android L, and even new hardware. Being there and watching the presentations — and rewatching them on Youtube — was a blast, and I left more excited than ever for what's in store from the minds at Google.
Reminder: We're podcasting a day early this week (that'd be today!)
7/3/2014 5:05:08 PM
A quick reminder, folks, that we're podcasting today because tomorrow is a national holiday, which like so many others means we'll be spending most of the day with hot dogs, adult beverages, American flags and small, airborne explosive devices. Your usual safe U.S. holiday.
So we're podcasting today at 4 p.m. EDT — that's 9 p.m. in the UK. Come join us here!
Samsung Gear Live now available from Google Play in India
7/3/2014 5:00:24 PM
Just last week the Samsung Gear Live landed on Google Play for purchase in the Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Shortly after it was made available in Australia, Japan, and South Korea as well — and today India also gets added to the list. Available via Google Play, prospective Android Wear owners can pick up a Gear Live for INR 15,900, however they aren't set to ship for a few more weeks.
Sprint's LG G3 available July 18
7/3/2014 4:13:02 PM
Preorders start July 11
Sprint today announced that its version of the LG G3 — with its 5.5-inch QHD display and innovative rear buttons — wlil be available on July 18.
You'll be able to get the G3 for no money down and 24 monthly payments of $25, which comes out to an even $600 when all is said and done. You'll be able to preorder on July 11. And if you do so by July 24, you may be eligible to receive a $150 reward card. Order a G3 from July 25 through Aug. 14 and you'll be eligible for a $100 reward card. (You'll have to register and then wait for it, of course.)
Sprint's also giving away 20 G3s. You can register here.
Top app, device and accessory sales for July 3, 2014
7/3/2014 4:06:56 PM
One day to go until we set off some fireworks. But in the meantime, we'll spark things up with today's top deals on devices, accessories and apps. Enjoy.
Samsung's latest Galaxy S5 ad pokes fun at iPhone battery
7/3/2014 4:04:09 PM
Samsung's latest Galaxy S5 ad takes square aim at iPhone users, particularly as they're huddled around the few wall outlets scattered around an airport. Meanwhile, smug S5 owners can switch on ultra power saving mode or pop in an extra battery pack.
These Android travel apps can get you through the July 4 weekend!
7/3/2014 3:46:10 PM
The July 4 holiday is one of the biggest travel weekends of the year — especially since this year's date falls on a Friday. But traveling isn't as easy as it used to be, whether it's waiting in an airport or squeezing out more money for ever-rising gasoline prices.
Android can help make things a little easier. Whether it's planes, trains or automobiles, there's a travel app out there that can help you. We've rounded up some of the best travel apps for Android, and they're a perfect fit for this holiday weekend. And if you're flying, be sure to check out your airline's official app.
The Red Cross Hurricane app is our go-to storm tracker this season
7/3/2014 3:18:18 PM
Plus more tips and tricks for using your phones during severe weather
We've got our first hurricane of the year — Arthur — and he's starting to make his way up the eastern seaboard. That means it's the perfect time to talk a bit, as we do every year, about how your smartphone can help out with the summer scourge.
This year, I'm using the Red Cross Hurricane app as my go-to tracker. There are a bunch of hurricane apps available in Google Play, but most of them just repurpose data from the National Hurricane Center. There's nothing wrong with that, but I can visit the NHC site for free. For those new to tropical weather, the Red Cross app also has a wealth of preparedness information, including what to do before, during and after a storm, traditional tracking maps, and shelter information. It's basically a one-stop app for severe storm information.
In addition to that app recommendation, let's also take a look at a few ways your smartphone can help you during a storm.
Glassboard Android app updated with pull-to-refresh and more
7/3/2014 2:39:24 PM
The popular encrypted messaging chat app Glassboard has updated its Android version today, adding in a number of new functionals that should be helpful for its users.
Co-operative dancing game Bounden lands gracefully on Android
7/3/2014 2:02:08 PM
A particularly unique Android game just came to the Play Store today called Bounden, where two players each hold their thumb on a short edge of the screen, and have to move the device together so the center area hits targets around a 3D sphere at the right time. These stages were designed in coordination with the Dutch National Ballet, and come complete with high-quality classical music that plays as you dance.
Android in 2015: Bringing 'pure Google' to every screen
7/3/2014 2:00:14 PM
In the next year, Google wants to bring a single, consistent user experience to every screen you own — and Android is a central part of that plan
This year's Google I/O developer conference was a massively Android-centric affair. The OS dominated the two-and-a-half-hour keynote presentation, which saw a new platform version — Android "L" — previewed to developers, alongside new form factors in Android Wear, Android Auto and Android TV.
After three years of the "Holo" visual style (yes, it's been that long), Google introduced a new design language called Material Design. The move is as significant for Google as the switch from iOS 6 to 7 for Apple, or Aero to Metro for Microsoft — not least because the new design language will pervade every screen on which users view Google's services. Needless to say, that's a lot of screens.
With Material Design, stock Android becomes much more than a bare foundation for OEMs to built atop. It's a visual style intended to present Android as a Google product with a matching personality, same as Chrome OS and Google web services. So it's fitting that as Google prepares this new design language, it's also exerting more control over Android devices, ensuring consumers actually get to see it.
Read on to find out how Google's going to repeat its Chromebook strategy in new product categories to bring "Google experience" software to a wider audience, and how it could leverage its strength in mobile to address one of Chrome OS's greatest weaknesses.
HTC returns to profit in second quarter
7/3/2014 1:57:24 PM
HTC today published financial details for the second quarter of 2014, showing signs of stabilization for the struggling smartphone maker in the months following the launch of its latest flagship phone. With unaudited quarterly revenue of NT$65.06 billion ($2.173 billion) and a net profit before tax of NT$2.76 billion ($92.3 million), HTC just barely met its Q2 prediction of between NT$65-70 billion. The figure is down on the NT$70.67 billion HTC brought in during the same period last year, but up from the NT$1.8 billion ($60 million) loss it made in the first quarter. The company also revealed monthly revenue figures for June of NT$21.917, up slightly from the previous month's NT$21.065 billion, but down 0.72 percent year-on-year.
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