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Here's what I'm looking forward to at Google I/O 2013

Android Today is a big day. Even if you don’t use Android, today is a big day. This is the day that kicks off Google I/O. It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here. Now we get to see what Google’s been...

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 13 10 Reactions

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Should Google's Glass be banned from certain areas?

Android Some things are just inevitable. You can see them coming from a mile away. Or, as it happens in the mobile space, months ahead of time. We know something is going to happen because companies announce, unveil, tease, hint, or do whatever...

3 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 55 51 Reactions

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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 15 5 Reactions

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Google Now can make the smart watch tick

Google The smart watch has had a rough pre-release over the past few months. If there's anything we can learn from the great smart watch rumor mill, it's that the smart watch is set to have a rough kick-off when the first models enter the...

Mar 31st by Chase Bonar 28 14 Reactions

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Google, please don't neuter the Nexus 5

Android Google has morphed its Nexus line to the point of unrecognition in the past year. The Nexus 4, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 all have high end devices in their cross hairs. Some consumers have identified with the merit of Google, myself included....

Mar 28th by Chase Bonar 108 25 Reactions

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Wake up, Google: The Galaxy S IV is a threat

Android Samsung has easily commanded the market share that Google’s Android flourishes in, but it’s just a matter of time until it’s an afterthought of the Korean company. The launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S IV is exciting for all parties involved....

Mar 14th by Chase Bonar 75 38 Reactions

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Here's why Apple's iWatch could be a Google Glass killer

Business And Money All things considered, Glass is betting on augmented reality as the the next big thing for the Mountain View-based search giant. Could it be their introduction into every one's lives like Apple's first iPhone was? That's what Google and I...

Mar 7th by Chase Bonar 49 26 Reactions

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If I had Google Glass, I would silence the skeptics

Google The Google of this week has radicalized tech, fantasized reality, and innovated the Status quo. First, Google announced a superhero Chromebook dubbed the Pixel, and now Glass - their attempt to unite functionality with augmented reality....

Feb 22nd by Chase Bonar 46 30 Reactions

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Is 2013 too early for Google Glass?

Google Yesterday, our news magnet Alex Wagner confirmed something very exciting. The $1,500 Explorer Edition of Google Glass took a mosey through the FCC under the code name “XEB.” Needless to say, it’s a great time to be a Google employee...

Feb 1st by Chase Bonar 0

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LG Optimus Elite Video Review Part 2

Android The LG Optimus Elite joins Sprint's line-up as an eco-friendly, low-cost, smartphone. At only $30 on contract, it's hard to ignore a phone like this. It even has some rare features like NFC and Google Wallet support - two things that even...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 2

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Amazon Kindle Fire Review; Google Music; Galaxy Nexus launch date and more with Special guest co-host

Android I always love having guests on the show and this week we had a special treat. Our guest actually joined as a co-host for most of the show. Jeb Brilliant is a tech-blogger and runs Brilliant Expos. You can see him on his blog ...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 4

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Why Google and Motorola are a match made in Android heaven

Android Well, it seems we woke to a bit of a surprise this morning in the Android camp – a possible game changer. Google bought Motorola Mobility and blindsided us all. To be honest, though, we should have seen it coming. There are a million and...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 27

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Possible issues with the next Android Market update

Android If any one aspect of Android truly represents its profound growth, it would have to be the Market. It has risen from just a few thousand poorly coded applications to well over 200,000 (yes, including widgets and live wallpapers, get over...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 6

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PhoneDog Live Recap: How much does fragmentation affect Android in the OS battle?

Android Every Friday, PhoneDog broadcasts a live show called PhoneDog Live (catchy, I know) where we discuss the latest in mobile tech and news. This week's topic was Fragmentation and the OS Battle. Fragmentation is a topic that has been...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 5

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Is the Kyocera Echo what you've been waiting for?

Android Sprint's event in New York City, which we live-blogged for all of you out there, was a showcase for Sprint more than anything else. A showcase about technology and an "industry first." And, indeed, the Kyocera Echo is an industry-first, in...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 125 99 Reactions

Google Voice now open to the public

Google After spending a while in beta like the rest of their services, Google Voice has finally been taken out of beta and made it available to everyone. After a little over a year of being previewed, anyone can now mosey on over to Google and...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 2

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Text translation comes to Google Goggles

Cell Phone Apps Until today, I've never really worked with Google Goggles. I've used it to analyze a mug or barcode here and there, but that's the extent of my exposure to it. When you get down to it, it's a pretty cool application - and as of today,...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 0

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Google's Nexus One to be sold by UK retailer Phones4U

Android Aaaaaaand Action. Google's approach to selling the Nexus One is getting more and more confusing by the minute. Not long ago we found out that Vodafone would be the first carrier to receive the N1 to sell online (on their own website) as...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 6

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Google's Rubin sits down with NYT; talks openness in Android

Android Today the New York Times had an opportunity to sit down with Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering at Google and one of the founders of the Android platform, to discuss "everything Android." The topics of discussion ranged from the battle between...

from 2010 by Ari Robbins 2

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Google acquires game maker LabPixies for $25 million-ish

Android Who says you can't get rich having fun? Or at least enabling others to have fun? Google has acquired Israeli startup LabPixies in a deal said to be worth up to $25 million. LabPixies is best known for their multi-platform games,...

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 2