by Andrew Grush, 1 week ago

Hang on to your hats folks, this rumor is a doozy. According to an unnamed source reporting to Business Insider, Google may be planning its own retail stores. While we’ve heard this kind of rumor…

by Andrew Grush, 1 week ago

We’ve known for a while now that PC sales are in a major slump, while mobile devices like tablets and smartphones continue to see a dramatic increase in sales. Now it looks like tablet shipments…

by Andrew Grush, 1 week ago

No beating around the bush here, contracts stink. Thankfully Sony seems to understand that, and so the company is giving us ample opportunity to grab their handsets directly from Sony’s website, without requiring us to commit to…

by Andrew Grush, 1 week ago

While Sony has had its share of problems in the past, they have done a lot to change their reputation as of late. Not only is Sony’s current Xperia Z flagship an absolute head-turner, the…

by Andrew Grush, 1 week ago

Today’s high-end smartphones pack quite a few impressive features, including quad-core (or even octa-core) processors and 1080p 5-inch displays. Despite these advancements, there is one area where feature phones still have smartphones beat, battery life….

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

Jelly Bean 4.2 added quite a few improvements to the Android experience, but arguably the most exciting feature is the ability to create a Photo Sphere. Unfortunately, taking and viewing these 360-degree panoramic images has…

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

Just as the smartphone ate up the PDA’s marketshare, the tablet has quickly stolen a lot of attention from e-readers. In order to continue competing, Amazon and B&N both released their own tablets with locked…

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

A few years ago the word “prepaid” had a near-taboo connotation in the United States, especially when it came to cellular devices. Carriers like Straight Talk have helped change this image, as has the release…

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

Move over Samsung and Apple, LG’s on a roll. First there was the LG Nexus 4, which has done so well that rumors indicate Google is working with the company once again for the Nexus…

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

Earlier today, Verizon announced the Galaxy Note 2 is finally getting Android 4.1.2. Now AT&T owners of the original Galaxy Note are also seeing an update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, starting tomorrow. A jump to Jelly Bean…

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

Not long ago, the most common way to hop aboard the information super highway was through the PC. As mobile devices continue to outpace the PC market, that just isn’t true anymore. So what mobile…

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

It has been long rumored that Toshiba will be the first Nvidia Tegra 4 partner, though Toshiba has yet to officially confirm its plans. Last month, the Toshiba AT-10LE-A showed up for the first time…

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

 Just last month, IDC predicted that Android would soon overtake Apple in terms of tablets shipped. If their latest numbers are correct, the tides have now officially turned! IDC reports that for the first three…

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

 If you are the type of person that likes to snag a ROM as soon as possible and remove the extra bloat, you might be wondering how long it will be before the first ROM…

by Andrew Grush, 2 weeks ago

In the past, Google held two separate keynote events at Google I/O. For the day one keynote, Android was the primary focus. The day two keynote previously saw Chrome as its focus point. This year, Mountain View…