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Google Q4 2012: Consolidated Revenues of $14.42 Billion Reported, up 36% Year-on-Year
January 22, 2013 | Vincent MessinaGoogle’s revenue numbers are in for Q4 of 2012 and they look good. Revenues are up 36-percent year-on-year with Google reporting consolidated revenues of $14.42 billion. That figure doesn’t include Motorola Mobility, a company that continues to operate as a separate entity and saw revenue of $1.51 billion with an operating loss of $353 million. Read More
Sony Announces 10.1-Inch WUXGA Xperia Tablet Z… but will it Sell?
January 21, 2013 | Vincent MessinaIf there’s any OEM to keep your eye on this year, it’s Sony. Sony has big plans for Android this year and you can already see the splash their making with the likes of the Xperia Z, and now, the Xperia Tablet Z. Just recently announced, the Xperia Tablet Z is a 10.1-inch Android tablet worthy of a top spot among the best. Read More
First End-User Friendly Release of XBMC for Android now Available
January 17, 2013 | Vincent MessinaThe XBMC team is proud to announce that after months of hard work, they’ve finally put together and released a version of XBMC for Android that should be fully functional on pretty much any Android device. Read More
For the Fourth Time, Google Tops Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for – Apple… Nowhere to be Found
January 17, 2013 | Vincent Messina“Hey Apple,” I guess it’s true what they say: “money can’t buy employee happiness.” Okay, that’s not exactly how the saying goes, but you get my point. For the fourth time, Google has topped the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for while the Cupertino cash cow is nowhere to be found. Read More
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to Debut at Mobile World Congress 2013
January 17, 2013 | Vincent MessinaThe guys over at SamMobile have uncovered information on an upcoming Note device referred to as GT-N5100. It appears the GT-N5100 will be the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and is expected to debut at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Read More
The Race to a Billion: Android Predicted to Reach 1 Billion Users well Before iOS
January 17, 2013 | Vincent MessinaWith 2013 in full swing, Horace Dediu of Aysmco takes another look at which platforms are leading the pack in the race to a billion. While Horace includes a plethora of platforms, we’ll take a close look at the two we’re most concerned about: Android and iOS. Read More
HSPA+ Nexus 7 With T-Mobile SIM now Available in the Google Play Store
January 16, 2013 | Vincent MessinaIf you’ve been itching to pick up a HSPA+ Nexus 7 but wish it were available for T-Mobile, then you’re in luck! If you head into the Play Store today, you’ll find a new Nexus 7 model available: HSPA+ Unlocked with T-Mobile SIM. Read More
Sprint Promises LTE in an Additional 28 Cities
January 16, 2013 | Vincent MessinaSprint might not have the kind of 4G LTE coverage that Verizon or AT&T has, but at least they have one, and at least they’re working hard to expand it. In fact, Sprint has announced an additional 28 cities slated to receive 4G LTE within the “coming months.” Read More
Jelly Bean Update now Being Pushed out OTA to AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III Owners
January 16, 2013 | Vincent MessinaWhile Jelly Bean for the Samsung Galaxy S III on AT&T has been available for over a month now, it’s only been available via Samsung’s Kies software — which may or may not have been a big deal for you. However, if you’re the patient kind and prefer getting your updates OTA (Over The Air), it’s time to fire up your Galaxy S III and become a member of the Jelly Bean club. Read More