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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Goes on Sale in US on April 11

April 9, 2013

Unveiled at MWC back in February, the white Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Android tablet will finally hit online retailers and store shelves in the United States starting this Thursday, April 11th. The Galaxy Note 8.0 features an 8-inch WXGA 1280×800 display, Exynos 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage expandable with...
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Real Racing 3 to Release Free on February 28 for Android

February 12, 2013

After a lengthy delay, EA Mobile will finally release Firemonkeys’ Real Racing 3 game worldwide on February 28th for free. That’s right, the third iteration of the popular racing series will be a freemium title on both Android and iOS, unlike the previous games which were priced around $5 upon release. The game, which...
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Android-Powered OUYA Video Game Console Hits Best Buy, Gamestop, Target and Amazon in June

February 5, 2013

After raising $8.5 million in funds and taking 68,000 orders on Kickstarter in 2012, the OUYA Android-powered gaming console will be available at Best Buy, Amazon, Target and Gamestop starting in June 2013, according to the WSJ. Gamers can pre-order the OUYA beginning today for April delivery before it’s released at the aforementioned retail...
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Amazon Appstore for Android Now Open for Business in Japan

November 28, 2012

Amazon opened its Mobile App Distribution Portal to Android developers in Japan in October, but now, in late November, the Web giant is ready to transition to the next phase in the process. That’s right, the Amazon Appstore, or アンドロイド アプリストア in this case, is now open for business to the Japanese market as...
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Will it Blend? Nexus 7 vs iPad Mini vs Kindle Fire HD (Video)

November 7, 2012

Tom Dickson, CEO of Blendtec, has put out another promotional video for the “Will it Blend?” series. This time, they’re blending three popular 7-inch tablets – the Android-powered Google Nexus 7, the Apple iPad Mini running iOS 6, and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. Tom savagely snaps them in half before throwing them into...
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Watch the Amazon Kindle Fire HD and Paperwhite Press Conference Replay (Video)

September 7, 2012

Amazon announced its new series of Kindle tablets and e-readers at a press conference yesterday, September 6. The lineup includes the Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ WiFi tablet, Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ 4G LTE tablet, Kindle Fire HD 7″ tablet, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite 3G e-readers. You can now watch the full replay of...
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Amazon Gold Box Deal Alert: SanDisk MicroSD, SDXC and SDHC Memory Cards – 60% Off

August 21, 2012

If you’ve been hesitant on upgrading the memory cards in your favorite gadgets due to exorbitant pricing, now’s your chance to get some solid offerings with up to a 60% discount. Amazon’s Gold Box deal of the day features multiple products from SanDisk, including Ultra 32GB microSDHC, 64GB microSDXC, 32GB SDHC and 64GB SDXC...
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WSJ: Amazon Smartphone with 4 to 5-inch Screen in Testing

July 11, 2012

After the success of the Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon may be ready to join the smartphone realm by the end of the year. According to the Wall Street Journal, a source close to the situation reports that Amazon is already working with component suppliers in Asia to test a smartphone of their own. Like...
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Google Announces Nexus 7 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Tablet from Asus (Specs, Features, Video)

June 27, 2012

UPDATE: check out our Nexus 7 unboxing video. Google has finally put all rumors to rest by announcing the Nexus 7 Tablet from Asus. It’s powered by the all new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system and comes at an affordable price-point at just $200-250, depending on choice of storage. The Nexus 7 Tablet...
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Samsung Galaxy S III Available to Pre-Order from Amazon

May 21, 2012

The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III GT-i9300, which supports AT&T’s HSPA+ network, is now available to pre-order from Those in the US can pick one up in either Pebble Blue or Marble White for a whopping $799.99. The blue variant is scheduled to ship starting May 29th, while the white version is set...
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Samsung Details Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 & 10.1 Pricing, Availability

April 12, 2012

Samsung has announced pricing and availability for the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Android tablets for the US market. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features a 7-inch WSVGA (1024×600) PLS display, 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8/16/32 GB storage configurations, a 3 megapixel rear camera, VGA front-facing camera, 4000mAh...
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Amazon Appstore Joins Google, Apple with In-App Purchasing

April 10, 2012

Today, Amazon announced support for an In-App Purchasing model for the Amazon Appstore, similar to what we’ve previously witnessed with Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store. Developers will now be able to offer digital content and subscriptions for purchase within apps and games across millions of Android devices, including Amazon’s in-house Kindle Fire....
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Update: Win CruzerLite Androidified A2 Cases for Motorola Droid Razr Maxx or Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Giveaway Video)

April 3, 2012

UPDATE 2: thanks to everyone who entered, this contest is now closed. The winners are: Adam Yamada-Hanff, Erinity3, Connor OMeara, David Butera, Rebekah Nazarian. I will contact each of you shortly. UPDATE: Contest video added, good luck everyone! We’re giving away a handful of Cruzer Lite Androidified A2 cases for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus...
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Cruzer Lite Androidified A2 Cases for Galaxy Nexus and Droid RAZR MAXX (Review and Giveaway Announcement)

March 20, 2012

UPDATE: The contest is now live! Enter to win a free case here. In this video, we review the Cruzer Lite Androidified A2 Gel Case for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon SCH-i515/GT-i9250) and Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Android smartphones. If you’re looking for a case for either of these devices, we highly recommend picking...
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Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC EVO 3D and More Selling for a Penny on Amazon Wireless Until 3/26

March 12, 2012

All Sprint 4G Android smartphones are currently on sale for just a penny on Amazon Wireless. This includes the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G, HTC EVO Shift 4G, Samsung Nexus S 4G, Motorola Photon 4G and more. Offer valid until March 26th. Check out the...
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