Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 07, 2013
LG is set to show off a new "Panorama Note" feature for its stylus-toting Optimus Vu: II at CES 2013. The feature takes features of LG's current note apps that take advantage of the ...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 06, 2013
We had an opportunity today to take a look at the first Google Glass competitor, Vuzix Glasses. At first glance they look like no more than a large glorified bluetooth headset, but once you look clo...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 05, 2013
Samsung has just announced a new set of digital audio equipment, most importantly to us smartphone nerds being a new Bluetooth speaker for pairing with phones and tablets. This newest speaker, ...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 05, 2013
We said we'd be back in 2013 with our weekly app picks, and here we are. Trying to start off the year right before some of us make the trip to Las Vegas for CES 2013, we've got a whole group...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 05, 2013
According to a Google Play support document -- and confirmed when we browse to some magazines -- Google is now offering a "Free for print subscribers" option for certain magazines in the P...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 05, 2013
Quickly following on the heels of leaked renders of two new colors of the Galaxy Note 2, we've got some real hands-on images of the Amber Brown version of the device. The device seems to be all ...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 04, 2013
Following some rumors of a new prepaid option, Sprint has confirmed today with FierceWireless that it will be launching the new service under its own brand name on January 25th. Cleverly named "...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 04, 2013
Just a few months after debuting its truly unlimited data plan for contract customers, T-Mobile will begin offering the same service option to Monthly 4G prepaid customers as well. Prior to thi...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 04, 2013
AT&T is continuing its nationwide 4G LTE rollout today with several new markets going live with the service. As was the case with Verizon before it, AT&T is reaching the point where it has e...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 04, 2013
It's no secret that HTC's worldwide market share in smartphones is small -- and declining -- but CEO Peter Chou seems optimistic for the future of the Taiwanese manufacturer. In an...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 04, 2013
Amazon is working to improve its Prime Instant Video service today by signing a content deal to bring more TV shows from major networks. The latest deal with A+E Networks will bring previous seasons...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 04, 2013
We cover a whole lot of news here on Android Central, from phones and tablets to apps, accessories and a whole lot more. We put these products and services through their paces harder than most, so w...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 03, 2013
Facebook's popular Messenger service, which has its own standalone app, is getting a voice message feature in its latest update. The service has relied on the combination of text and picture mes...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 03, 2013
YouTube rolled out updates to both its Android and Google TV apps to let users control their TV YouTube experience from their phones in just one tap a while back. Users can essentially pair a...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 03, 2013
Google has agreed to change a couple of its business practices following an anti-competitive investigation by the Federal Trade Commission over the past several months. There are two main parts to t...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 03, 2013
Polaroid (yes, that Polaroid) is launching a durable, kid-friendly 7-inch tablet today at a pretty great price point. The tablet, which doesn't seem to have a proper name, is designed to be rugg...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 02, 2013
Dailymotion Streaming Video, an app that is the second largest video provider on the internet, has just updated its app substantially in both design and functionality. This newest version -- 3.0.1, ...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 02, 2013
Over the top (OTT) VOIP users will top 1 billion by 2017, according to some new research. It's no surprise that traditional voice call usage is going down, but that doesn't mean that people ...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 02, 2013
In its infancy for quite a long time now, software maker Cononical today is taking the wraps off of the smartphone variation of its Linux operating system Ubuntu. The interface will be distinct...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jan 01, 2013
Ahead of its rumored CES release, we've got a new look at the Sony Xperia Z (aka "Yuga") in a proper press image, shown above. We saw a pretty grainy angled view of the device a f...
