Google has released an official Android app for their new note-taking service, called Google Keep. Users can quickly create checklists, enter voice notes or capture photos with annotations, which are then synced across devices through Google Drive. Think of it as a way to create, save and organize post-it or sticky notes in the cloud. There’s even a handy widget for those who favor convenient accessibility. Check out the...
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The Jawbone UP fitness wristband now has a corresponding Android app in the Google Play store. For those unfamiliar with UP, it’s basically a fitness tracker that you wear as a bracelet and interact with through an application. It tracks how you sleep, move and eat in order to help improve your way of life. The app itself is free, but the required band will cost you $129.99 –...
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Verizon Wireless posted the full changelog for the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OTA update that should already be rolling out in phases to the Galaxy Nexus. As expected, the JDQ39 upgrade introduces significant, new features like Photo Sphere, Notification Panel enhancements, LockScreen Widgets and Gesture Typing to Big Red’s LTE variant of the Galaxy Nexus. However, we also found one entry in the changelog that seems out of place....
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In this video, Samsung demos S Translator, Air View, Dual Camera and Sound & Shot on the Galaxy S4 Android smartphone. All of those software features were highlighted during the Galaxy S4 press conference, but now Samsung gives a more intimate look in this 3-minute long promo clip. It’s too bad Samsung didn’t take the opportunity to show off the new Smart Scroll and Smart Pause features as well....
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Verizon Wireless has finally upgraded its Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Android 4.1.1 to 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (JDQ39). While 4.2.2 is the latest version of Android to date, the Google-backed Nexus device should have received build 4.2 months ago. Instead, users have had to sit through inexcusable and unexplained delays. The GSM Galaxy Nexus was updated to Android 4.2.1 in November and 4.2.2 in February. The Sprint model, which is...
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We could have an Android civil war on our hands, as HTC is still aggressively targeting Samsung in the wake of the Galaxy S4 unveiling event. Immediately after the announcement, HTC took the battle to Twitter by Tweeting and Retweeting negative comments about the new Galaxy S4. HTC referred to the Galaxy S4 as “the next big flop,” a marketing “gimmick” and ultimately described it as more of the...
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Following recent upgrades to the Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx smartphones, Verizon Wireless has officially started rolling out the same Android 4.1 Jelly Bean firmware update to the legacy Motorola Droid 4. The D4 was previously on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, so users should notice significant improvements and enhancements. The .XT894 software upgrade will be pushed out in phases over the next week, so users can either...
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The following is a preliminary list of Samsung smartphones and tablets to be updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. The update path includes Galaxy devices released over the past two years. According to the source, numerous devices will be updated to Android 4.2.2, including the Galaxy S2 and original Galaxy Note. Unfortunately, that means neither of these devices will receive the next major...
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If the affordable Sony Xperia L doesn’t do it for, perhaps you’d be more interested in the mid-range Xperia SP, which was also announced today as a new addition to the 2013 Xperia family. Designed with a precision crafted co-molded aluminium frame, the Xperia SP features a 4.6-inch 720p HD Reality display with Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8 GB...
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Along with the Xperia SP, Sony also announced the Xperia L Android smartphone today. With the Xperia L, Sony focused on style and quality camera features at an affordable price-point. It sports a 4.3-inch FWVGA display, Qualcomm MSM8230 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage expandable with microSD card, an 8 megapixel rear camera with HDR capabilities, a VGA front-facing camera, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, one-touch mirroring,...
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Sprint is scheduled to launch the recently announced Galaxy S4 Android smartphone by the end of Q2 2013, but that doesn’t mean the third largest wireless carrier in the U.S. will abandon last year’s hit Galaxy S III just yet. In fact, it appears the operator plans to add another variation of the Galaxy S3, this time in a purple color (image above). If you recall, we’ve previously seen...
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Along with the flagship Galaxy S4 Android smartphone, Samsung revealed a multitude of new accessories at last night’s Mobile Unpacked 2013 press conference. They include a prototype gamepad adapter for better gaming, the S Band for tracking fitness via a connected bracelet, S View Cover, Flip Cover, Wireless Charging Pad/Cover, Premium Pouch, Protective Cover+, Premium Hi-Fi Headset with playback controls, Extra Battery Kit, Real-Time Heart Rate Monitor, and a...
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If you missed the live stream of Samsung’s Unpacked 2013 event last night, in which the Korean handset-maker finally announced the Galaxy S 4 Android smartphone, you’re in luck because the full replay is now available as an on-demand video on YouTube. The 50-minute keynote features Samsung Mobile chief JK Shin and company as they showcase the Galaxy S4′s specs and features.   Galaxy S4 Features: 5-inch 1080p Full...
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This is an infographic for Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean smartphone reflecting its 5-inch 1080P Full HD Super AMOLED display, Exynos 1.6GHz Octa-Core or Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 1.9GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 2600mAH battery, 13 megapixel rear shooter, 2MP front-facing camera, 4G LTE connectivity, colors and dimensions.
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