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Google Search Update Brings Google Now Widget, New Cards, and More
February 13, 2013 | Vincent MessinaWe knew it was coming, and like I predicted, it took less than a week for an update to bring us the new Google Now widget. Lucky for us, that’s not the only addition made in the latest update to the Google Search app. Read More
Motorola X to be Next Nexus Device?
February 13, 2013 | Vincent MessinaThe land down under has just provided enough rumor fodder to keep us bloggers going for the next few months. According to Australian technology site Smarthouse, the elusive Motorola X will not only be a device that features “software never seen before in a smartphone,” but is also scheduled to be unveiled during Google I/O in May.
Say what?! Read More
Gartner Q4 2012: Android Grew 87.8 Percent Worldwide, Leaving iOS in the Dust
February 13, 2013 | Vincent MessinaWhich mobile operating system grew 87.8 percent worldwide in Q4 of 2012? You know the answer! According to Gartner (and every other source in the world) Android completely destroyed iOS in worldwide market share during Q4 2012. Is it really necessary for us to brag? Sure it is! Read More
Samsung Sticking With Three Button Layout for the Galaxy S IV According to Korean Press
February 13, 2013 | Vincent MessinaAccording to the Korean press DDaily, Samsung will be sticking with the same three button layout design as the Samsung Galaxy S III. You can’t really blame Samsung considering all the Galaxy S III devices they’ve sold since launch (which is a lot!). Read More
The HTC One Will Apparently Feature Lots of Lens Flare
February 13, 2013 | Vincent MessinaHTC has officially started the countdown (literally) to their February 19 event in which they will unveil the HTC One to the world. Read More
#Android’s Daily Wallpaper: LEGO Space Invaders
February 12, 2013 | Vincent MessinaAnyone who has followed me across the Android blogosphere knows I love wallpapers. I’ve done both weekly and daily wallpaper features, and now that I’m with Hashtag Android, I’m going to continue with the daily format. If you’re a connoisseur of wallpapers or simply enjoy change once in a while, you’ll definitely want to stop by daily to see what wallpaper #Android has to share. Read More
Amazon Matches Wirefly by Offering the HTC DROID DNA for $49.99 to New Customers
February 12, 2013 | Vincent MessinaYesterday, Wirefly dropped the price of the HTC DROID DNA on Verizon to $49.99 for new customers. Today, Amazon Wireless is doing the same. Amazon doesn’t take too kind to being out-discounted and thus has matched Wirefly’s deal for all new customers. Read More
Did the Android 4.2.2 Update Improve the Battery Life of the Nexus 7 by 2 Hours?
February 12, 2013 | Vincent MessinaWhile you search for what’s new and improved in Android 4.2.2, why not take a quick look at the official Nexus 7 specs listed on Google Play. What’s that? You don’t understand? Well, it appears Google has upped the battery life of the Nexus 7 from 8 hours of active use to 10 hours. This change comes in conjunction with the Android 4.2.2 update.
Coincidence? Read More
Watch Episodes of Pokémon While on the go With Pokémon TV for Android
February 12, 2013 | Vincent MessinaIf you’re a Pokémon fan looking to catch a few episodes while on the go, then we have the perfect app for you. Pokémon TV just hit the Play store and offers a wide range of episodes chock full of Ash, Pikachu, and all their wild and crazy friends. Read More