It seems Google and Samsung will be launching the Galaxy S4 Google Edition, a version of the Korean tech giant’s flagship that runs an unadulterated version of Android, according to a rumour. Geek.com reports, “The list of phones running the pure Google version of Android is about to increase by one as Samsung prepares the Galaxy S4 “Google Edition”. “Google’s big developer ... Read More »
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At Blackberry Live 2013, the Canadian firm announced that Blackberry World, Blackberry’s online app store, now has 120,000 apps. Blackberry 10 has only been around since January of this year, so you can see that Blackberry has been busy publishing new apps on its app offering. Back in January, Blackberry World only had 70,000 apps. By comparison, the Windows Phone ... Read More »
Google exec hints Key Lime Pie and Nexus will not be launched at Google I/O
If you were expecting to see Key Lime Pie or a new Nexus device at Google I/O, we have bad news for you. A Google exec has suggested that we won’t be seeing either of the two at the event. Speaking to Wired, new head of Android, Sundar Pichai, was asked, “What can we expect from I/O this year?” He ... Read More »
As Google prepares to rival Apple TV and iWatch, Samsung gets ready to launch Android notebooks in 3-4 months
Samsung is known for the Galaxy S4, a high-end smartphone running Android. According to a report, the Korean tech giant will soon be known for making Android notebooks as well. The same report says Google is cooking up devices that will rival the Apple TV and the iWatch. According to 9to5Google, “KGI Securities analyst Mingchi Kuo, who has been known ... Read More »
Google Play Games leaked – challenges iOS Game Center
It seems Google is planning to challenge Apple’s iOS Game Center. A site has just leaked Google Play Games before the search giant get to launch the service at Google I/O. Android Police reports, “Remember how we told you Google Games was coming, and how it’s going to pack multiplayer functionality, leaderboards, achievements, and stuff like that? That’s happening. There are ... Read More »
Nexus 7 with sharper screen to be launched in June?
A new report suggests that Google is planning to launch a Nexus 7 with a sharper screen in June. The report comes to us via 9to5Google. According to the site, “Well-connected Analyst Mingchi Kuo from KGI securities is known for his often accurate predictions (timing notwithstanding) of upcoming Apple products. He’s got a detailed report out today on the new Nexus 7 that ... Read More »
‘Switch to another road,’ shareholders tell Nokia CEO
One of Nokia’s shareholders, Hannu Virtanen, told Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop, “You’re a nice guy … and the leadership team is doing its best, but clearly, it’s not enough. Are you aware that results are what matter? The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Please switch to another road,” according to Reuters. Earlier, Elop expressed Nokia’s commitment to ... Read More »
iPad and iPhone get Google Now
Previously, only devices running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), at the very least, could run Google Now. These devices included the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the Google Nexus 4. Now, it can be used by the iPad and iPhone. In Google’s official blog, it announced, “Google Now for iPhone and iPad is available as part of the updated Google Search app. ... Read More »
Report hints Google may release updated Jelly Bean and not Key Lime Pie next month
Will Google release an update to Jelly Bean, or will we see Key Lime Pie? A report hints it will be an updated version of Jelly Bean. Android Police has discovered the build “floating around” on their “server logs is Android 4.3 JWR23B, which indicates this is still Jelly Bean (the first letter of the build is always the same as the ... Read More »
Report says, Nexus 11 sports octa-core chip
The international version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 (not coming to the UK) sports an octa-core chip. A new report is now claiming that Samsung and Google are planning to do the same for a tablet, the Nexus 11. SamMobile reports, “Samsung wants to bring more tablets for every segment. Samsung want to bring a dual-sim tablet and that maybe ... Read More »
