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Dish gives up their plans to buyout Sprint, but will still focus on their offer for Clearwire Dish Network has declined to submit a new bid in their on-again, off-again plan to acquire Sprint, and will miss the June 18 deadline. This opens the way for SoftBank to carry out their original plans to buy a significant portion of the U.S. carrier, pending regulatory approval of course. In a statement released today, Dish says they are unable to submit a bid by the deadline because Sprint has "made it impracticable for Dish to submit a revised offer by the June 18th deadline". The company will consider their other options to strike some sort of a deal with Sprint, and will continue to focus on a separate offer for Clearwire. Source: All Things D read more

2013/06/18 23:52 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

A new report says that next year LG will launch...

2013/06/18 23:08 Android Authority

In what appears to be a desperate attempt to clear out inventory buildup, Microsoft will offer its Surface RT tablet to educational institutions at shockingly deep discounts. The tablet is available to schools and universities from now until August 31st starting at $199 for the 32GB model. The touch keyboard cover will add $50 to the price, while the type keyboard cover brings the total up to $289. The Surface RT comes bundled with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT, which includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote, and the tablet runs the Windows RT operating system, of course. Critics have blamed the watered-down Windows RT operating system, the tablet’s limited storage and high price for the Surface’s lackluster sales performance,

2013/06/18 23:15 BGR

Augmented reality robots give hints of Verizon's intentions for its upcoming Droid release Verizon somewhat-mysteriously started using its @DroidLanding Twitter account once again to tease a new Droid device, and now the account is giving up more details on its campaign. The latest tweet states: "Incoming ::: Nationwide sightings of 50-ft mechanized wARriors under the command of civilians." and includes a link that takes you to a promotional Youtube video that reveals even more info. The video, seen above, shows off some fancy Droid-like animations and sounds, but focuses on large AR (augmented reality) robots being placed in locations all around the country. At the end of the video, some branding information reveals the names "D:Com - Mission Alpha" and "Droid Combat". Some quick sleuthing shows that D:Com - Mission Alpha is currently an iOS-only AR game made by developer MunkyFun, which previously partnered with Verizon to make the "Droid Bionic ARena" game in 2011. Looking at the current iOS game reveals extremely similar robots as those seen in the Verizon promo video. read more

2013/06/18 23:07 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

Licensing its technology will help the company expand its reach to even more devices and markets NVIDIA announced in a blog post today that it will be breaking away from simply making its own GPUs and SoCs to now licensing its technology out to other manufacturers. The chip maker will kick things off by offering up its latest "Kepler" GPU architecture, which it says is the world's most advanced and efficient GPU and the reference design for its next-generation Tegra processors. Licensees will receive designs, collateral and support to integrate the Kepler GPU into their devices. Above and beyond hardware design, NVIDIA also plans to license its vast visual computing portfolio, which will open up to licensees the intellectual property necessary to make their own GPUs. From its blog post, Executive Vice President David Shannon made a clear statement about NVIDIA's plans: "But it’s not practical to build silicon or systems to address every part of the expanding market. Adopting a new business approach will allow us to address the universe of devices." read more

2013/06/18 22:36 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

Verizon Wireless' "DroidLanding" Twitter account has just gone live. Other than initiating, little else is known although we can expect new contests and maybe even the launch of a new device. Stay tuned.

2013/06/18 21:29 Android Phone Fans

There's a lot of speculation floating around right now about the "reactivation" of the DROID Landing Twitter account, which is typically used by Verizon to tease new DROID phones. Unfortunately, we're going to have to deflate some of that speculation. Here are the tweets from the account this afternoon: Reactivation protocols initiated ::: Systems nearing operational status ::: Stand by for further instructions... — DroidLanding (@DroidLanding) June 18, 2013

2013/06/18 22:28 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

A new report suggests that LG is preparing a new smartphone that will support “always-on voice commands.” According to Gotta Be Mobile, the company will launch an Android smartphone in 2014 that will allow users to issue voice commands without being required to touch the screen first. The feature, which is built-in to Qualcomm’s quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, can be activated by saying “hello” to the device. The chip is even capable of learning a device owners voice to prevent others from using the feature. Current voice features such as Siri require users to press a button or enter a specific application before issuing a command.  Despite the “always-on” requirement, Qualcomm has said that the feature won’t impact a device’s

2013/06/18 22:10 BGR

America's three best channels for wasting an evening have all just received Android streaming apps, with limited access to full episodes without any TV subscription necessary on all three.   That's right - you can get full streaming episodes of some shows without providing credentials of any kind, though subscribers of Comcast and DirecTV will receive a larger pool of content to choose from than those who choose not to log in. I tried out the History Channel app, and everything seems to be in working order. Unfortunately, the selection of shows isn't complete. Even after logging in, the most Top Gear USA content I could get came in the form of episode clips, as opposed to full-length features.

2013/06/18 22:00 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

A clean and well-designed new client with a shortage of features but lots of potential Twitter has been not-so-subtly placing restrictions on developers of third-party Twitter clients in recent months, drastically cutting down on the number of new options out there. But they haven't scared everyone away quite yet -- Hootie is a new client from developer Two Toasters that's a little rough around the edges but has a lot going for it. While it isn't likely to replace your main client of choice if you're a junkie for tweaks and settings, there's a lot here to love that will have us keeping our eye on it going forward. Hang around after the break and learn a little more about Hootie, a new Twitter client that just hit Google Play. read more

2013/06/18 21:39 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

Verizon Wireless' "DroidLanding" Twitter account has just gone live. Other than initiating, little else is known although we can expect new contests and maybe even the launch of a new device. Stay tuned.

2013/06/18 21:29 Android Phone Fans

There’s finally some concrete evidence of a mini HTC One that will be called the HTC One Mini. The guys at TNW found a User Agent profile of the device on a Taiwanese website owned by HTC. Besides the name and model number (PO581) being confirmed, through the profile we also now know that the [...] Come comment on this article: Name of HTC One Mini, 720p HD screen confirmed

2013/06/18 20:41 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

DooMLoRD from XDA Developers has released version 11 of his Easy Rooting Toolkit, which allows users to easily and quickly root their handsets. However, only three devices are supported so far, including the Xperia S, Xperia Z, and the Xperia SP. The program works with both locked and unlocked handsets. If you have one of the [...] Come comment on this article: ‘Easy Rooting Toolkit’ Version 11 released, Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia S supported

2013/06/18 20:41 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

Minuum Keyboard launched an IndieGoGo campaign back in March, and by the time it was over in April, the developers had raised almost $90,000. That's 873% of the goal. It was a big vote of confidence from Android users, but Minuum promised something unique – a keyboard that takes up only a tiny strip of screen real estate, yet still provides all the functionality you need. It sounds crazy on the face of it, but what if it's not just smoke and mirrors? The beta app has been launched for IndieGoGo backers in Google Play, exactly as promised. Let's see if it lives up to the hype.

2013/06/18 21:58 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

In the last few years, wireless speakers have exploded onto the scene with prices ranging from sub-$100 utility speakers up to a few thousand dollars for large home theater packages. A fairly new competitor, Wren, is trying to place itself in the ever more lucrative high-end bookshelf market. With a lineup of 3 wireless speakers priced at $399 each, the company is trying to take some attention away from the current leader, Sonos. Having spent a bit of time with the V5PF, the model intended for use with Android devices, I'm definitely impressed with the quality and looks, but the control app turned out to be a disappointment in an otherwise fantastic package.

2013/06/18 21:40 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

T-Mobile on Tuesday announced the upcoming availability of Sony’s flagship Xperia Z smartphone. The handset is equipped with 5-inch full HD 1080p display, a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and a 13-megapixel rear camera. The Xperia Z is also water and dust resistant, and includes 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a microSD slot, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The smartphone will be available from T-Mobile “in the coming weeks.” The carrier’s press release follows below. Xperia® Z from Sony to Make a Splash at T-Mobile this Summer T-Mobile is the only U.S. mobile provider of Sony’s flagship water-resistant smartphone BELLEVUE, WA — June 18, 2013 — Continuing to offer customers a wide selection

2013/06/18 21:35 BGR

Verizon Wireless' "DroidLanding" Twitter account has just gone live. Other than initiating, little else is known although we can expect new contests and maybe even the launch of a new device. Stay tuned.

2013/06/18 21:29 Android Phone Fans

The Humble Bundle team has been offering a lot of...

2013/06/18 21:10 Android Authority

Add some Jelly Bean and iOS 7 flair to that Android phone in your pocket!The post Get this look for your Android: jbOS7 appeared first on AndroidGuys.

2013/06/18 21:01 AndroidGuys

Ready the hype machine, another Droid will make its way to Verizon Inactive since the launch of the Droid RAZR in November of 2011, the @DroidLanding Twitter account sent out a tweet today indicating that we may be greeted by another "Droid" device from Verizon. In typical macho-robot-ridiculous fashion, the tweet reads: "Reactivation protocols initiated ::: Systems nearing operational status ::: Stand by for further instructions...". A little cryptic, to say the least, but it certainly sounds like Verizon is ready to get the ball rolling on a campaign to release another Droid device to its network. read more

2013/06/18 21:01 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Samsung president Shin Jong Kyun this week to discuss a potential partnership, Bloomberg reported. Facebook, the world’s largest social networking site, is interested in working with Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone vendor, to help boost its mobile advertising sales. The two companies are also said to have spoken about investing in technology startups. Facebook previously partnered with HTC on the HTC First, a smartphone that was skinned with Facebook’s custom Home software. Facebook Home was largely panned by critics and the HTC First flopped on the market. BGR exclusively reported last month that AT&T was preparing to discontinue the HTC First after only a month on the market.

2013/06/18 21:00 BGR

It’s been nearly two years since Verizon’s DroidLanding Twitter account, used to promote new Droid series devices using cheesy robotic language and B-movie quality special effects, has uttered a peep. Today,  June 18, is the day we will remember as the day DroidLanding rose again. We have absolutely no idea what the DroidLanding Twitter account [...]

2013/06/18 20:57 Android and Me

We’ve known that the Samsung Galaxy S4 would be arriving...

2013/06/18 20:56 Android Authority

As if AT&T doesn’t have enough exclusives to drive customers away from other carriers and into their expensive (but well covered) arms, today the US carrier will start selling a red version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 for $199 on contract. Aside from its very rouge exterior, AT&T’s exclusive Red Aurora Samsung Galaxy S4 [...]

2013/06/18 20:23 Android and Me

Huawei showed the gathered press a number of different videos during todays official unveiling of the new Ascend P6. While we hope you enjoyed the liveblog coverage, we appreciate that describing a video isn't quite the same as seeing it with you own eyes. So, here they are, all the videos that Huawei used to show off the Ascend P6. Enjoy.  More: Hands on with the Huawei Ascend P6 read more

2013/06/18 20:11 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

Industry watchers began talking about an imminent slow-down in the high-end smartphone market back in 2011, but 2012 was still a huge year for pricy smartphones with cutting-edge specs. According to market research firm Berg Insight, sales of high-end smartphones from the likes of Apple and Samsung with retail prices above €400 before subsidies grew to 250 million units in 2012, up from 150 million in 2011. Of those, Berg says 40 million smartphones were flagship phones powered by cutting-edge quad-core processors. While specs will continue to get more impressive in the coming years at the top of the smartphone food chain, the firm believes we’ve already found the sweet spot: The majority of the 1.5 billion smartphones expected to be

2013/06/18 20:35 BGR

Last month HTC was purged of many top executives, including Michael Coombes, the former head of U.K. sales for HTC and James Atkins, a U.K. marketing head for HTC. Those two have resurfaced only weeks later with the announcement that they are launching Kazam, a new smartphone manufacturer. Coombes will be CEO for the new [...] Come comment on this article: Shazam – former HTC execs startup Kazam to produce smartphones

2013/06/18 20:34 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

Most Android phones have big batteries these days, but that doesn't mean they always have enough juice for today's go-go smartphone user. Luckily, ZeroLemon has just started selling gigantic batteries for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and LG Optimus G Pro. Sometimes form has to take a backseat to function. The Galaxy S4 batteries are 7500mAh, which is almost three-times the capacity of the included li-ion cell. The Optimus G Pro unit is a whopping 9300mAh. That too is nearly exactly three-times the capacity of the device's standard battery. It almost goes without saying, but ZeroLemon does include new back covers to seal in these gigantic li-ion cells.

2013/06/18 20:14 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

Huawei showed the gathered press a number of different videos during todays official unveiling of the new Ascend P6. While we hope you enjoyed the liveblog coverage, we appreciate that describing a video isn't quite the same as seeing it with you own eyes. So, here they are, all the videos that Huawei used to show off the Ascend P6. Enjoy.  More: Hands on with the Huawei Ascend P6 read more

2013/06/18 20:11 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

While you may be tempted to install the recently released beta version of iOS 7, you may also be worried that it could brick your iPhone. Never fear: 9to5Mac points us to a new demonstration program from consumer electronics website Recombu that lets you preview iOS 7 without any risk of wrecking your device. How does it do this, you ask? By hosting the entire thing inside your web browser. While this obviously doesn’t give you the exact same experience as actually using iOS 7, it does give you a nice look at the new user interface and lets you see how the redesigned core iOS apps look. 9to5Mac notes that “if you窶决e using Firefox or Chrome, you can also

2013/06/18 20:10 BGR

Virgin Mobile announced on Monday that the Samsung Galaxy Ring is now available for its prepaid buyers. Priced at $179.99, the handset runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and features a 1.4GHz processor, 4.0-inch TFT display, and 5-megapixel rear camera. The no-contract smartphone should be plenty of power for the average user, and its price tag ensures you don’t have to ...The post Virgin Mobile rings up Samsung Galaxy Ring for prepaid crowd appeared first on AndroidGuys.

2013/06/18 20:00 AndroidGuys

Samsung and AT&T have made the Aurora Red version of the Galaxy S4 available today. The 16GB version is identical to the black and white versions, and will have the same 2GB of RAM, 1080p display and Snapdragon 600 under the glass. It's also priced the same, $200 with a new two-year contract or $640 if you buy it outright. The Galaxy S4 is one of the years best selling phones, and has broken just about every sales record Samsung keeps track of. With 10 Million units sold in black or white, this is your chance to get your hands on one with a little more flair.  Source: Samsung

2013/06/18 19:39 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

So you got a new Samsung Galaxy S4? Congrats! Now...

2013/06/18 19:31 Android Authority

Don’t mess with Texans’ email. Ars Technica reports that Texas has become the first state in the United States that requires law enforcement officials to get search warrants before snooping on citizens’ emails. The law only applies to state and local law enforcement officials, however, and won’t apply to federal officials who can still access emails without a warrant once they’ve been opened or if they’ve sat unopened in a user’s inbox for more than 180 days. The new Texas law comes at a time when electronic privacy has become a hot-button issue in the wake of revelations about the National Security Agency’s vast data collection program.

2013/06/18 19:20 BGR

Talking to in-store reps can reveal a lot about what customers want. It may not be the most scientific approach when computing device sales, but it clearly illustrates what the consumers are buying and asking about. R.W. Baird窶冱 William Power talked to reps of each of the four major US carriers to find [...]

2013/06/18 19:56 Android and Me

Ready for another sweet Humble Bundle? We're now at the sixth of these things, with folks being able to donate however much they want in order to get the games (and accompanying soundtracks) listed inside.

2013/06/18 19:52 Android Phone Fans

Look, I know what you're thinking. You need Samsung to release another Galaxy product, because there's nothing yet in their device lineup that appeals to your particular set of needs. I get it. Sure, there are other brands by other manufacturers out there, but nothing feels quite so comfortable in the palm as yet another Galaxy device. So here it is, the Samsung Galaxy Ring for Virgin Mobile, a 3G-only budget-friendly handset with Android 4.1 and halfway decent specs. This new device retails for only $179 without a contract. It includes a 5 MP rear-facing camera, a 1.3 MP front-facing camera, and a 4-inch TFT display.

2013/06/18 19:51 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is now available in an all new red paint job. The Aurora red color variant is exclusive to AT&T where it remains $200 on-contract.

2013/06/18 19:48 Android Phone Fans

The video game industry continued its downward spiral in May. According to research firm NPD Group, retail sales of hardware, software and gaming accessories in the U.S. fell 25% to $386.3 million last month, their lowest level thus far in 2013. Hardware and software sales fell 31% year-over-year to $96 million and $175.1 million, respectively, while sales of gaming accessories declined 6% year-over-year to $115.3 million. Including sales of used games, rental and digitally delivered content, micro-transactions, subscriptions, mobile apps and social network games, consumers spent a total of $787 million on video games in May. Nintendo’s 3DS was the top-selling platform across hardware and portables, edging out the Xbox 360. The 3DS console had its best year-over-year performance with software sales

2013/06/18 19:45 BGR

Current and potential AT&T subscribers have an extra choice to consider as it pertains to the Samsung Galaxy S4. A new, exclusive Aurora Red color option has just been announced for Ma Bell. Aside from the change in color everything else remains the same. What’ll it be now? Black Mist, White Frost, or Aurora Red?The post AT&T nabs exclusive ‘Aurora Red’ Samsung Galaxy S4 appeared first on AndroidGuys.

2013/06/18 19:36 AndroidGuys

The Minuum keyboard is an interesting concept. While most keyboards...

2013/06/18 19:26 Android Authority

Shares of Nokia surged on Tuesday, mostly because Chinese electronics giant Huawei expressed interest in buying the struggling Finnish smartphone manufacturer. Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei’s consumer business group, told The Financial Times that his company would be open to buying Nokia if it showed a “willingness” to merge. One aspect of Nokia’s current business plan that it will certainly have to rethink if it wants to merge with Huawei is its exclusive use of Windows Phone as its platform of choice. Yu said that Windows Phone was still a risky bet because its market share has not significantly grown in the eight months since the launch of Windows Phone 8. “Whether Windows Phone will be successful is difficult to say,”

2013/06/18 18:20 BGR

Low-end specs and a familiar design hit a great off-contract price point Virgin Mobile has quietly announced that it will be carrying a new entry-level device, the Samsung Galaxy Ring, starting today for just $179 without a contract. In both design and specifications, the Galaxy Ring slots right in with other low-end Samsung handsets -- with a 4-inch 480x800 display, 1.4GHz single-core (MSM8655) processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of storage (with SDcard support), 1750mAh battery and 5MP/1.3MP cameras. On the software side, we're looking at Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Samsung's software enhancements along with it. The Galaxy Ring is a 3G (CDMA)-only device, which you would expect at a price point like this. Virgin offers the Galaxy Ring on any of its no-contract plans, which are very price competitive at $35, $45 or $55 for 300, 1200 or unlimited minutes, respectively, along with unlimited data. The Galaxy Ring is available starting today, and can be purchased online at the source link below. More: Virgin Mobile read more

2013/06/18 19:24 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

Don’t mess with Texans’ email. Ars Technica reports that Texas has become the first state in the United States that requires law enforcement officials to get search warrants before snooping on citizens’ emails. The law only applies to state and local law enforcement officials, however, and won’t apply to federal officials who can still access emails without a warrant once they’ve been opened or if they’ve sat unopened in a user’s inbox for more than 180 days. The new Texas law comes at a time when electronic privacy has become a hot-button issue in the wake of revelations about the National Security Agency’s vast data collection program.

2013/06/18 19:20 BGR

Here at Android Police, we like fast phones. Phones with great displays. Phones with lots of storage capacity. Phones with excellent battery life. But getting all this information side by side is tough. Well, our giveaway partner today is PhoneRocket.com - and they aim to make that whole process a lot easier. PhoneRocket can give you a detailed side-by-side comparison of smartphones, and not just with your regular-old-run-of-the-mill specifications. Oh no, PhoneRocket goes a step further. Benchmark results, battery life estimates, average review ratings, and detailed performance breakdowns galore can be had. It actually is a really impressive (and pretty) site.

2013/06/18 19:13 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

A great cheer rose up from the internet early this month when Samsung posted listings for the Qi wireless charging accessories compatible with the Galaxy S4. The cheer then quickly faded into a confused murmur as everyone realized you couldn't actually order them. The accessories have been listed as backordered ever since. At last, the white replacement back and the Samsung-branded Qi charger have shown up as in stock.   The back cover will run you $39.99 and is only available in white at this time – the black is still backordered. The replacement back adds the necessary inductive coils to the device, allowing it to receive power from the pad.

2013/06/18 19:06 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

The Humble Bundle with Android is back in its 6th iteration, sporting a grand total of seven games. All games but one are cross platform, supporting Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. And the second best part? You pay what you want! The package contains seven games, five of which have no pay limit. Aquaria, Fractal, [...]

2013/06/18 19:06 Android and Me

Google is rolling out support for 18 new languages for Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides today, bringing the total up to a whopping 65. Users can switch back and forth between languages as often as they want, and collaboration is supported across languages. The new additions are supported on mobile devices as well, so shoot your long distance friend an invite and give the new languages as go.

2013/06/18 19:06 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

The Motorola X FON continues to matriculate its way into...

2013/06/18 18:58 Android Authority

Nuance's Dragon Mobile Assistant has just been updated in the Google Play Store today, adding new features like auto-detect when in a moving car, and new readback functions for notifications and Facebook.

2013/06/18 18:57 Android Phone Fans

Huawei窶冱 not a company known for its subtlety, preferring to...

2013/06/18 18:46 Android Authority

Huawei on Tuesday announced the Ascend P6, the world’s thinnest smartphone. The handset measures a mere 6.18 millimeters thick and weighs 120 grams, eight grams more than Apple’s iPhone 5 despite the fact that the phone is much larger. The Ascend P6 is equipped with a 4.7-inch 720p display, an in-house 1.5GHz quad-core processor and an 8-megapixel rear camera. The smartphone also includes an industry-leading 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 2GB of RAM, a 2,000 mAh battery, 8GB of internal storage, a microSD slot and Huawei’s Emotion user interface atop Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Ascend P6 will be available in black, white and pink in China later this month and it will launch on Vodafone, O2 and Orange in Europe in July. Huawei’s press

2013/06/18 18:55 BGR

We like to keep an eye out for deals, and there is nothing more consistently wallet-friendly than the Humble Bundle. Not only can you get a killer deal, it's charity so you can feel good about spending the money, too. Humble Bundle 6 has arrived with more cross-platform games that will work on your Android device. This time the assortment of games looks better than ever. Pay any price and you get Pulse, Stealth Bastard Deluxe, Organ Trail (note the spelling), Fractal, and Aquaria. If you pay more than the average (currently at $4.54 as this goes up), you get two more games: Frozen Synapse and Broken Sword: Director's Cut.

2013/06/18 18:36 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

With modern technology, access to music has become quicker, easier,...

2013/06/18 18:34 Android Authority

Buying the latest Humble Bundle is easy, it's cheap, it's fun, and it helps some important causes. The Humble Bundle is back, and with version six you're able to get up to seven great games for your Android device at one low price. It's a pay-what-you-like affair, and any amount will get you these five great games: Aquaria Fractal Organ Trail: Director's Cut Stealth Bastard Deluxe Pulse (Android-only) If you opt to pay more than the average payment, you also will unlock Frozen Synapse and Broken Sword: Director's Cut. Right now, the average payment is just $4.50, but that changes as more people pay (it's the average). Besides getting a handful of great cross platform games, a portion of the price will be donated to the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child's Play Charity, two very worthy organizations. Have a look at the video, then head to the source link to grab the latest Humble Bundle. They accept PayPal, Amazon payments, Google Wallet and Bitcoin.  Source: Humble Bundle

2013/06/18 18:25 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

In a rather bold move, Sprint has sued Dish Network...

2013/06/18 18:24 Android Authority

  AT&T launched their Street Charge program today, opening solar-powered mobile charging stations around New York City’s five boroughs. This initiative, for which AT&T partnered with solar industry leader Goal Zero, was inspired after Hurricane Sandy left so many people without power. The charging stations, which are currently available in only four locations, are in [...] Come comment on this article: AT&T announces Street Charge mobile charging stations around New York City

2013/06/18 18:27 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

Shares of Nokia surged on Tuesday, mostly because Chinese electronics giant Huawei expressed interest in buying the struggling Finnish smartphone manufacturer. Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei’s consumer business group, told The Financial Times that his company would be open to buying Nokia if it showed a “willingness” to merge. One aspect of Nokia’s current business plan that it will certainly have to rethink if it wants to merge with Huawei is its exclusive use of Windows Phone as its platform of choice. Yu said that Windows Phone was still a risky bet because its market share has not significantly grown in the eight months since the launch of Windows Phone 8. “Whether Windows Phone will be successful is difficult to say,”

2013/06/18 18:20 BGR

The Galaxy S4 is a great device, but it's not for everyone. Some people, frankly, don't need that much phone. The Stellar is one of more affordable devices under the Galaxy brand, and users on Verizon's network will soon see another update roll out to their devices. The Galaxy Stellar has already made the jump up to Jelly Bean, so this update is relatively mundane by comparison. Still, Verizon advertises a host of other niceties, such as improved hotspot connectivity and better speaker phone audio. Other "new capabilities," such as the inclusion of the Amazon App store as a preloaded application, qualify as bloatware.

2013/06/18 18:13 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

The Motorola X Phone is one of the hottest rumored devices on the planet. All sorts of crazy rumors have popped up about this device, and it’s been entertaining to say the least. Now the mysterious Motorola device has popped up in FCC filings for various carriers: AT&T (XT1058), Sprint (XT1056) and Verizon (XT1060). The [...]

2013/06/18 18:01 Android and Me

No matter how hard I try, I can't find a way to use three Nexus 4 phones. Maybe a radioactive spider will bite me one day and it will be possible, but for now I have one Nexus 4 too many. That means this little fellow has to find a new home. Ideally, we're looking for someone who will love him forever and feed him every day (he likes Apples). If this sounds like you, apply by leaving a comment below. At midnight Pacific, I'll kill the comments and pick a winner. Good luck, and #HOLOYOLO.

2013/06/18 17:52 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

It looks as though Apple might be smoothing out some of the iPhone’s sharp edges for the low-cost version of its popular smartphone. Japanese blog Macotakara has posted some pictures of a case designed for the upcoming low-cost iPhone by third-party accessories manufacturer MGM Corp. that suggests the device will feature rounder edges than traditional iPhone models. AppleInsider notes that “the case for the low-cost iPhone is about 2 millimeters thicker than a similar accessory designed for the iPhone 5″ that conforms to the iPhone 5′s sharper edges. The round edges on the leaked case seem to confirm earlier reports about the low-cost iPhone having more rounded edges compared to other iPhone models, and it certainly looks like it could fit over

2013/06/18 17:45 BGR

For those of you hoping Huawei would be joining in on the fun and releasing a stock Android “Google Edition” Ascend P6, let’s just get this out of the way right now: Huawei has no plans to participate in the Google Edition program. Where Samsung, HTC and now Sony have all seen value in producing [...]

2013/06/18 17:38 Android and Me

It seems HTC has finally settled on some solid brands. High-end offerings are marketed under the One line and the Desire line-up hosts entry-level devices. The latest member to the Desire family is the Desire 200, a phone that’s definitively low-end. It has a mixed design that resembles some of HTC’s older models but also [...]

2013/06/18 17:23 Android and Me

One day. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But one day, your favorite app may be no more. That's the topic of today's installation of Talk Mobile, and that's what we're talking about in our follow-up hangout. Come join us! read more

2013/06/18 17:11 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

The Wishlist feature is a part of Google Play that doesn't get much exposure. Added in the fall of 2012 during the first Play Store refresh, it's a handy tool to help you keep track of all the stuff you want from Google Play. Apps, books, movies, TV shows, magazines and music can all be added to your Wishlist, and while there is no way to share your list with friends and family just yet, it does put everything into one easy to manage spot on your phone or tablet. Adding and removing items is easy, you'll find the Wishlist icon at the top of every item in Google Play. It's like a toggle switch, so if an item isn't on your list tapping will put it there, and if it is on your list a tap will remove it. To manage your list, the Google Play app menu has an entry for its page, and a tap takes you there. From your Wishlist page you can buy, rent, install or delete any item. The Wishlist hasn't made its way to the web interface yet, so this is something you'll need to do from your phone or tablet. We have a feeling that's going to change when Google releases the new Play Store website, but for now know that you need an Android device to take advantage. We've got a short tutorial after the break that will help it all make sense if you're not following. Have a watch, then grab your phone and start making that list! Visit our Google Play mini-site for everything there is to know about Google Play read more

2013/06/18 17:09 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

Nearly a week after support documents for the Sony Xperia...

2013/06/18 17:03 Android Authority

Good news for AT&T subscribers who missed having full QWERTY keyboards: You’ll be able to buy the BlackBerry Q10 from your carrier on June 21st for $199.99 with a two-year service agreement. AT&T also says that “consumers who trade in their current smartphone to AT&T will be eligible to receive at least $100 off the purchase of a new smartphone, including the BlackBerry Q10.” The Q10, which is designed to look more like iconic pre-touch screen BlackBerry phones, includes 3.5-inch touch display, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and a 2,100 mAh battery. Although the device didn’t launch with the same initial fanfare as the touch screen-only BlackBerry Z10, it’s quickly become

2013/06/18 17:20 BGR

If you've been playing Modern Combat 4 since release and have gotten a bit burned out on it, you'll be happy to know that Gameloft is adding more reasons to come back and check it out. The latest update to the game -- titled Meltdown -- is coming.

2013/06/18 17:06 Android Phone Fans

Samsung’s Premiere 2013 event is coming up, and they’re doing their best to keep people excited. And people should be excited, because we’ll be seeing some pretty cool devices there–some Android related, some not. The image is simple and quite attractive, but really doesn’t say much about the event. Luckily, we know quite a bit [...]

2013/06/18 17:03 Android and Me

Dashclock is one of the most popular customization apps on the Play Store. It offers tons of options for customizing your lock screen on Android 4.2 and has many more plug-ins for other apps. Today, Dashclock is getting an update that includes Daydream support and more detailed weather information, as well as a handful of new [...] Come comment on this article: Dashclock widget updated to version 1.5, includes Daydream support

2013/06/18 16:05 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

HTC had apparently begun pushing out an Android 4.2.2 update to the HTC One, but according to UK carrier Three, the update was pulled with no specific reasoning. They didn’t, however, say when or if HTC was going to begin rolling the update out again. HTC attempted to clarify some things, saying the One is [...] Come comment on this article: HTC confirms Android 4.2 for HTC One, despite early update being pulled

2013/06/18 15:33 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

News coming out of Canada suggests that Verizon, the largest...

2013/06/18 16:55 Android Authority

About six months ago, Amazon released Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, an easy to use service that brings together all types of content kids and parents love (books, games, educational apps, and more) into one service. Today, Amazon let us know that since launch it has added more than a thousand books, games, educational apps, movies and TV shows to Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, including ...The post Kindle FreeTime Unlimited adds tons of popular new content to their program appeared first on AndroidGuys.

2013/06/18 16:44 AndroidGuys

It looks like the initial reaction to Apple’s reworked iOS 7 software might not have been as bad as the loudest naysayers made it out to be. Social media intelligence firm Viralheat analyzed more than 417,000 tweets relating to Apple that were posted during and after the company’s WWDC 2013 keynote, and it compared the sentiment surrounding Apple CEO Tim Cook and design boss Jony Ive, who oversaw the iOS 7 overhaul. Interestingly, 72% of tweets mentioning Ive were positive compared to 64% for Cook, while just 15% of tweets mentioning Ive were negative compared to 24% for Cook. This suggests the initial reaction to Ive’s design work in iOS 7 was far more positive than much of the subsequent

2013/06/18 16:35 BGR

The technology world is filled with start-ups formed around a new product or service. But it’s not often we see a new company that plans to go head-to-head with Samsung, Apple, HTC, Sony and all the other big players in the smartphone space. Michael Coombes and James Atkins, former executives at HTC, are planning to [...]

2013/06/18 15:57 Android and Me

You probably recognize the name Yandex by now. It's the Russian outfit that's been deploying alternatives to Google services in recent years, and has actually been doing a reasonably good job at it. After recently making the home screen replacement Yandex.Shell available to everyone, the company has set its sights on mobile browsers with Yandex.Browser.    This browser has all the basic features you'd expect in any modern app, but it does a few interesting things. There is a customizable visual shortcut manager called Tablo that lists your most visited sites. Also on-board in the first release is data compression to reduce bandwidth consumption.

2013/06/18 16:13 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

In addition to criticisms about the Xbox One’s connectivity policies, its used game policies, its supposedly invasive Kinect sensor and its policies toward independent game developers, Microsoft has also had to deal with criticisms that the Xbox One is overpriced at $500, which just happens to be $100 more than what Sony is charging for the PlayStation 4. Gamespot U.K. has spotted an interview that Xbox boss Don Mattrick had with Bloomberg TV last week where he defended the $500 price point and said that it was cheaper than many analysts had been expecting. “We’re over-delivering value against other choices I think consumers can get,” Mattrick said. “Any modern product these days you look at it [and] $499 isn’t a ridiculous

2013/06/18 16:00 BGR

2013/06/18 16:00 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

Huawei fields another ridiculously thin Android phon窶菊 We're live from London, where Chinese manufacturer Huawei is showing off its latest Android smartphone, the Ascend P6. An insanely svelte little handset, the P6 measures in at just 6.18mm thick, making it the thinnest Android phone we're aware of. (In fact, Huawei claims that the P6 is the world's thinnest smartphone.) It's also a good-looking piece of kit, with an iPhone-like metal trim around its top and sides, and a featureless back panel save for the Huawei logo and rear-facing camera. It comes in white, black and pink color options -- the white and pink versions have a soft touch pack panel, while the white has a more granular texture. The main camera is an 8-megapixel unit, and In today's presentation Huawei was keen to talk up its wide range of software capabilities designed to boost dynamic range and improve color vibrancy. But it's actually the front-facer that's most unique here, as it packs a 5-megapixel sensor, far beyond what's offered by most competitors. On the front there's a 4.7-inch 720p display -- no longer cutting edge, but equally nothing to sniff at. Once again, Huawei's sporting on-screen buttons as part of its Emotion UI, which brings a unique, highly themable user interface to the P6. As with previous Huawei handsets, there's a central focus on the big "Me" widget containing weather details and other pertinent info. There are plenty of customization options too -- the manufacturer boasts 100 custom skins out of the box, and more than 1000 more online, including seasonal variants. The software experience is speedy, with no sign of lag whatsoever, on account one-two-punch of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Huawei's custom-built 1.5GHz quad-core CPU. One thing you won't be enjoying on the P6 is 4G LTE connectiity -- the current model is HSPA+-only, though Huawei boss Richard Yu did mention that an LTE-capable version would be launching around October or November. Check out our hands-on video and gallery after the break. More: Huawei London liveblog read more

2013/06/18 15:32 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

The Sony Zperia Z is Sony’s flagship for 2013, but unfortunately, it hasn’t yet sailed its water-resistant body across the pond to visit a US carrier. That’s changing today. T-Mobile will be the first US carrier to offer the Xperia Z. With the exception of a small T-Mobile logo on the back of the phone, [...]

2013/06/18 15:25 Android and Me

Oppo has created a set of beautiful Android handsets in the past, for instance the Oppo Finder and the Oppo Find 5. Oppo Find 5 is also available in the States for $499, and it is featuring specs we expect to see on flagship devices from Samsung or HTC. Oppo is planning to launch a new flagship smartphone and the ...The post Oppo Find 7 to be launched in September? appeared first on AndroidGuys.

2013/06/18 15:58 AndroidGuys

Google took to its social networking website, Google+, to announce...

2013/06/18 15:49 Android Authority

Two former HTC executives have banded together to create a new startup that hopes to rock the smartphone market with handsets featuring solid design, hardware, and technology. The name of this company? Kazam. Yes, you read that right. The company is the product of Michael Coombes, HTC's former head of sales, and James Atkins, HTC's former UK marketing head - two men who just couldn't leave the smartphone industry behind. Coombes will be Kazam's CEO, and Atkins will serve as the chief marketing officer. While they are keeping their focus on the European market, they still have a difficult road ahead of them.

2013/06/18 15:46 Android Police - Android News, Apps, Games, Phones, Tablets

A recent study by Counterpoint Research shows that Samsung and...

2013/06/18 15:23 Android Authority

Have you been eyeing the Galaxy Note 8.0 and the Galaxy S 4 but can’t decide which one you want to pick up? AT&T might just have a solution for you. AT&T will begin carrying the 4G-enabled version of the Note 8.0 on June 21st for $399, but if you purchase a Galaxy S 4 [...] Come comment on this article: AT&T to offer Galaxy Note 8.0 on June 21st, available for $399 or $199 with purchase of Galaxy S 4

2013/06/18 15:19 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

Apple unveiled its vision for the future of mobile computing last week and the Internet erupted. A new feud was born, not between iOS fans and Android fans or between Apple fans and Samsung fans, but among iOS users themselves. On one side, a legion of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users were fawning over the redesigned software shown off by Jony Ive and company. It’s a breath of fresh air… it’s amazing… it’s “positively mind-blowing.” On the other side, iOS 7 was panned. Many longtime Apple fans watched in horror as Apple peeled back the layers on its new iOS interface, and all the great features were instantly overshadowed by Apple’s controversial new design. Is iOS 7 a brilliant

2013/06/18 15:05 BGR

At 6.18mm, it's about half of the thickness of your previous smartphone.The post Huawei debuts world’s thinnest smartphone, Ascend P6 appeared first on AndroidGuys.

2013/06/18 15:05 AndroidGuys

Huawei’s Ascend P6 hasn’t been much of a secret thanks to a series of links that the device has starred in. Nonetheless, Huawei decided to officially announce the device at their London event this morning. It’s easy to see that Huawei was aiming to create a high-end device with the P6 and thanks to the [...]

2013/06/18 14:42 Android and Me

  For those of us not invited to Samsung’s Galaxy & ATIV event in London on June 20th, Samsung will be streaming it live at youtube.com/SamsungMobile. The event will start at 7 p.m. British time, or 2 p.m. EST. Not much is known about the event, but its safe to assume Samsung will be showing [...] Come comment on this article: Samsung will be streaming their Galaxy & ATIV event live via YouTube

2013/06/18 14:29 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

  The next great HTC budget device has officially been unveiled to the masses with the introduction of the Desire 200 smartphone. Like many of HTC’s previous budget offerings, the smartphone comes in a compact, yet sleek package as the device will feature a 3.5-inch display encased in a nice black or metallic grey shell. [...] Come comment on this article: HTC announces the Desire 200 smartphone: a budget device with Beats Audio

2013/06/18 14:16 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

Two former HTC executives have big plans after having quit HTC earlier this year. Michael Coombes, HTC’s former head of sales, and James Atkins, the company’s U.K. marketing chief, announced on Monday that they are launching a startup smartphone company called Kazam that looks to deliver devices with “stunning design, robust hardware and intuitive technology, underpinned with improved customer service.” The executives left HTC as part of a mass exodus in March. Coombes will serve as Kazam’s chief executive, while Atkins will lead the marketing division. “There is a real opportunity for a new mobile brand to disrupt the status quo,” Atkins said, according to CNET. “We are passionate about delivering a truly positive mobile experience that doesn’t just stop once you’ve

2013/06/18 14:30 BGR

Just because you can’t be at Samsung Premiere 2013, it...

2013/06/18 14:28 Android Authority

Huawei is pretty proud of the new flagship Ascend P6 and its Emotion UI, which it unveiled today in London. And while we're seeing the likes of Samsung and HTC -- and probably Sony -- get on board with "Google Edition" versions of their top-shelf phones, Huawei has no plans to do so with the Ascend P6, Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer for the Huawei Consumer Business Group, said at Tuesday's event. That sentiment was echoed in the press release. “The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is a star among smartphones with its industry-leading design, high-quality camera, and intuitive user interface. Building on the success of our Ascend P series of fashion smartphones, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 provides unsurpassed technology and a design that is simply stunning.” "Stock" versions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One will go on sale June 26 at Google Play.

2013/06/18 14:21 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

T-Mobile confirmed today that the Sony Xperia Z will soon be available as part of its Android smartphone lineup. A press release indicates that the UNcarrier will offer the sexy handset as part of an exclusive deal in the “coming weeks”. Pricing was not disclosed however we’re optimistic that T-Mobile will do the right thing and put it at or ...The post T-Mobile announces upcoming availability of Sony Xperia Z appeared first on AndroidGuys.

2013/06/18 14:13 AndroidGuys

Former head of sales at HTC Michael Coombes, and former U.K. marketing director James Atkins may have left HTC during this tumultuous spring, but that doesn't mean they plan to stop making smart phones. The two high level HTC execs have joined together to create the startup Kazam, and they plan to keep building phone hardware with a "stunning design, robust hardware, and intuitive technology, underpinned with improved customer service" for the European market. While there is no news about any actual hardware just yet, CEO Coombes says they will be focused on support after the purchase. This should allow them to differentiate themselves in a very competitive market, but it will be easier said than done. We're assuming Android will figure big into their plans, and we're going to keep a close eye on the duo and their new company.

2013/06/18 14:08 Android Central - Android Forums - News - Reviews - Help and Android Wallpapers

Huawei has officially unveiled the Ascend P6, its latest flagship...

2013/06/18 13:59 Android Authority

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg recently visited South Korea to meet with top executives from Samsung’s mobile division, reportedly asking Samsung to launch a phone with a Facebook interface. This would be the next step in Facebook’s quest to be the next Google, following HTC’s disappointing HTC First, a mid-range Android-powered Facebook phone that has apparently [...] Come comment on this article: Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg travels to S. Korea to pitch next Facebook phone to executives

2013/06/18 13:56 Android News, Rumours, and Updates

Though the visual elements took center stage, Apple showed off plenty of new functionality last week when it unveiled its completely redesigned iOS 7 software. According to a new report, however, there might be a number of upcoming new functions that the company is saving for iOS 7′s public launch this coming fall. iOS developer Hamza Sood has discovered a series of secret settings menus in the iOS 7 beta that reveal intriguing features such as new system-wide gestures and the ability to hide default apps. The secret menus were first detailed by 9to5Mac, and they uncover many additional settings and functions that are not currently enabled in Apple’s first iOS 7 beta, but that may be enabled in future builds. Alternatively,

2013/06/18 13:55 BGR

Huawei just took the wraps off the Ascend P6. As expected, it’s the world’s slimmest smartphone at 6.18mm and it just so happens today is 6/18 to coincide with the announcement. It has a 4.7-inch 720p in-cell LCD display, a 1.5GHz quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 8GB internal storeage, microSD slot, 8MP rear BSI [...] Come comment on this article: World’s slimmest smartphone, the Huawei Ascend P6, is now official

2013/06/18 13:55 Android News, Rumours, and Updates