As promised, HTC has unleashed its bootloader unlocking web tool on HTCdev.com. This will cover 2011 Android smartphones moving forward. HTC has already made the tool available for the HTC Sensation (EU), and they’ll follow-up soon with support for the HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) and HTC EVO 3D (Sprint). HTC is committed to listening...
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Here’s a shocker to start off the work week: Google has agreed to acquire Motorola Mobility! Google and Motorola Mobility today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Google will acquire Motorola Mobility for $40.00 per share in cash, or a total of about $12.5 billion, a premium of 63%...
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Pik Pok is giving away Flick Kick Football for free today through the Amazon Appstore. Similar to Flick Kick Field Goal (American football), this casual, soccer-centric Android game allows you take shots at the goal in classic finger-flicking fashion. It features 4 different game modes, intuitive flick controls and opposing players that try to...
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The Verizon Motorola DROID 3 has an 8 megapixel camera that’s capable of recording video in 1080P HD. Below, you’ll find a few sample photos and video recordings taken with the camera/camcorder. The first video is in 1080P HD while the latter is in 720P HD. Aside from my shaky camerawork, I was pretty...
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Samsung is sending out invitations for an upcoming media event scheduled for August 29th in NYC. Notice the words “major product announcement” along the top and the big “II” placed at the bottom of the invite? It appears Samsung is ready to unleash the details of the US-bound Galaxy S II Android variant(s). It’s...
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Glu Mobile has released Eternity Warriors for Android. The Action-RPG game features a fantasy world with impressive weapons and upgrades. Check out the description, features and gameplay video below. Then grab the game from the Android Market. After 20 years of peace in Northern Udar, a powerful new Demon threat has emerged under the...
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Today’s free Amazon Appstore Android app of the day is WiFi File Explorer Pro by developer dooblou. Normally $1.61, this wireless file manager is a big hit on the Android Market, at least according to ratings. The app allows you to browse, transfer, download, upload, delete, copy, rename, stream and manage files that are...
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Are these the first images of the upcoming Android Ice Cream Sandwich update? According to trusted sources, they’re apparently legit and show off an early build (IRK36B) of Ice Cream Sandwich running on a Google Samsung Nexus S. We can see the bottom bar, app tray, google search and other honeycomb-like features. Keep in...
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Wireless retailer Mobili linija has apparently outed details on Samsung’s upcoming mobile roadmap. The massive leak includes multiple Android smartphones, one Android tablet, and one Windows Phone. - Samsung GT-I9250: an Android smartphone with a 4.65-inch 1280 x 720 resolution display and a 5 megapixel camera. Although the processor is not mentioned, we expect...
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Pinball Ride for Android is free today via the Amazon Appstore. Check out the list of features and teaser video below. Play pinball on your phone or tablet with the same intensity you would if facing the over-stimulating, bell-ringing, illuminating machine itself. Features: - Simulates a real pinball machine - Includes 3D graphics, energized...
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If you’re an HTC fan, get ready for smartphones with better sound quality. HTC announced a partnership with Beats by Dr. Dre and they plan to release their first line of phones with the high quality audio technology this fall. Check out statements from both companies and a promo video below. From HTC: Soon...
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Sprint has restarted the Gingerbread update processor for the Kyocera Echo Android smartphone. The first attempt, earlier this month, resulted in the update being suspended due to bugs and some devices being bricked. The new update will finish rolling out in waves. In an effort to provide the best possible customer experience, Kyocera and...
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The Samsung Galaxy R Android smartphone that was leaked late last month is now official. NVIDIA and Samsung announced that the device is available in Sweden and coming soon for select markets in Europe and Asia. The Galaxy R features NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 dual-core chipset with GeForce GPU, a 4.2″ WVGA Super Clear LCD...
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Samsung announced another Galaxy branded Android smartphone today. This time, the handset is geared for rugged types with an active lifestyle outdoors. The Samsung Galaxy XCover, which will land in Germany around October, is an Android 2.3 Gingerbread device with IP67 certification – meaning, it’s protected against water, dust, dirt and hard surfaces. It...
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Today, Sprint announced that they’re now offering McAfee security solutions to their customers. The McAfee Mobile Security software is available as a seven-day trial and can be purchased as a 12-month subscription for $29.99. The McAfee Family Protection Android Edition is available as a 30-day trial and can be purchased as a 12-month subscription...
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