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Google Games could be better than Game Center or Xbox LIVE

Android A couple of weeks ago, I asked on Twitter if anyone still uses Apple’s Game Center. I used “still,” because I felt like at the time that the built-in application in iOS had lost a lot of its flare since its release.

Apr 19th by Evan Selleck 0

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Five on Friday: Top Android phones (April 2013)

Android In this Five on Friday segment, I'm talking about my favorite Android smartphones. Let me know which smartphones you'd put in your list @PhoneDog_Aaron!

Apr 19th by Aaron Baker 0

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A "Nexus 4S" wouldn't be so bad

Android Trends in the mobile industry have, as of lately, been following a perfectly normal pattern of making a good product and then improving on it with a follow-up model – a model of phone that’s different, but not different enough to “bring it...

Apr 20th by Anna Scantlin 0

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Here's why an improved Nexus 7 could unleash the new Android

Google We're right around the corner from Google I/O and there are plenty of rumors to be excited about. Yesterday, Ms. Anna Scantlin elaborated on a rumor that the new Nexus smartphone from Google could be a modified Nexus 4 boasting LTE and...

Apr 21st by Chase Bonar 0

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Windows Phone needs more hardware options

Windows Phone 8 Earlier today, Nokia announced that they'll have something to unveil in a couple of days. Wednesday, April 24, to be exact. The announcement for the future unveil is light on details, as should be expected.

5 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 0

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Will you pay more for the Galaxy S 4's laundry list of software features?

Android Late last night, the tidal wave crashed. If you were awake and watching your Twitter feed, then I'm sure you saw it. All at once, and quite unexpectedly if you missed the signs, reviews for Samsung's next big thing made themselves known.

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 0

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Sometimes, I wish Android were a bit more customizable

Android I've had HTC's One for a little while now, and I'm still blown away by this device. I've had devices in the past that I've loved to use, and therefore had trouble putting down if I didn't absolutely have to.

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 0

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HP Slate 7 vs. Google Nexus 7: An affordable tablet comparison

Android Earlier today HP launched what you might call its "answer" to the Google Nexus 7 - the HP Slate 7. While I can say overall the tablet has some impressive features that the Nexus 7 doesn’t, these features might not necessarily be appealing...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 0

Android 4.3 JWR23B spied in server logs, suggests Google is working on another Jelly Bean release

Android There's been quite a bit of speculation over the past year or so concerning the next major Android update and exactly what'll be packed into it, and so far most of the rumors have suggested that for its next big release, Google is planning...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Google Now on Android needs a set of standards

Android Google's bread and butter of Android are services like Google Drive and Gmail. Likewise, the company hailing from Mountain View also found a market with Google Now, and it's easily my favorite feature of any Android smartphone. I cannot...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 0

Google Now comes to iOS as part of latest Google Search app update

Cell Phone Apps Following last month's appearance of a leaked promotional video for an iOS version of Google Now, an update for the official Google Search app for iOS has hit the App Store with Google Now in tow. With Google Now, iOS users will be given...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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It wouldn't be a bad thing if Google unveiled Android 4.3 at I/O

Android Google's I/O conference is coming up. Here in the next couple of weeks it will be right around the corner, and we'll all finally see what Google has been working on behind the scenes since the last event.

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 0

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I want a shape-shifting phone

Lifestyle There have been some pretty exciting phone prototypes unveiled in the last year or so. This isn't a new practice, of course. We've seen prototypes every year. Some of them are great, while others aren't.

4 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 0

Google Glass 'Getting Started' video demonstrates the basics of using the device

Android In the past couple of months, Google has begun rolling out its Glass Explorer Edition units to buyers, released a companion MyGlass app into the Play Store and even shared a video that demonstrates what it's like to wear Glass. One thing...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Microsoft's Switch to Windows Phone Android app is a great idea

Android We all know that marketing is a tricky thing. Some might even call it a slippery slope. How many times have you seen a commercial, whether it's on TV or on the Internet, and found yourself judging it for its content and message?

3 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 0