User friendly XBMC for Android build rolls out for set-top b

If you've been waiting to try out XBMC on your Android, it appears now is the time. While beta and nightly builds were already available, the team behind it has finally readied a release it says is "end...

Sony Xperia Tablet Z confirmed by Japanese carrier

Just yesterday we heard the first details of a purported Xperia Tablet Z from Sony (pictured is the Xperia Tablet S). Not only has the upcoming slate been confirmed by Japan’s NTT DoCoMo, but it could...

Sony Xperia Z to get Android 4.2 ‘shortly after launch’

In a bit of news that slipped under the radar, during a Twitter conversation with Sony product manager Lego Svardsater (side note: can I have that first name?), some light was shed on plans to update the...

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to come in Ruby Wine and Amber Brown c

Samsung will soon introduce two new color options for those looking to buy a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in the near future. Accompanying the current Marble White and Titanium Grey options will be Ruby Wine...

Chrome Beta update fixes issues has a new icon

Since a proper Chrome Beta channel app came into the Play Store, we knew we'd be in for some frequent updates. Alongside a new icon that has a black/white "BETA" tag on it, rather than the angled grey...

Android 4.1.2 update reportedly rolling out to unbranded Aus

Owners of an unbranded Samsung Galaxy S3 in Australia have cause for celebration -- the Android 4.1.2 update is reportedly rolling out to those devices right now. The guys at Ausdroid received the initial...

HTC Butterfly reportedly set to launch in India by end of Ja

HTC's global 5-incher, the (J)Butterfly, so far hasn't made any kind of official appearances outside of a select few Asian markets, notably China and Japan. Hopes were raised, then dashed, of some kind...

Google miscalculated Nexus 4 numbers French LG exec says

LG is suddenly rather talkative about what's going on with supplies of the Nexus 4, a phone it makes in partnership with Google that's harder to find by the hour.

60 best free Android games 2013

As Android phones and tablets have increased in popularity, the number of apps available for the platform has rocketed.

Samsung flaunts amber brown ruby wine Galaxy Note IIs to pai

Were you hoping to get that Galaxy Note II in a cooler color than marble or titanium gray, like maybe hotrod red? Would you settle for "amber brown" or "ruby wine," to perhaps match that chaise lounge?...

Motorola Atrix 4G software update inbound Could be 4.0 more

It was one of the first Android devices to usher in the dual-core age, and when Motorola officially announced they wouldn’t be updating the Motorola Atrix 4G (you know, the original one) to Ice Cream...

LG Optimus G2 launching this fall possibly with Key Lime Pie

I usually wait until the wee hours to post the latest buzz churning out from the rumor mill, but this one sounds juicy enough to post before night sets in. Apparently sources close to Cnet are hearing...

This custom Andy Krueger Android Collectible is what Apple’s

Call us big kids (or maybe just kids at heart), but we can’t get enough of our beloved Android mascot. Better known as the world famous “Bugdroid,” I think I’ve lost count on the number of articles...

Play Store now offering T-Mobile SIM cards with Nexus 7 purc

If were interested in getting a 3G-enabled Nexus 7 from the Google Play Store but didn’t want to deal with the hassle of getting your SIM card and service setup at a separate time, then today’s news...

Mediafire brings out its own Android app

Mediafire is one of the biggest names in online storage, and the company has finally come out with its own Android application. Users can expect to be able to upload and download their photos, video, music...

HTC One SV now available from Cricket for $369 sans contract

Cricket has officially put the HTC One SV (read our review) up for sale on its website, bringing this little red beauty to willing customers for $369 without a contract. This decidedly mid-range priced...

Runbo X5 and X3 rugged Android phones moonlight as walkie-ta

We've seen a handful of rugged Androids in our time, but none are as affordable and as weird as these ones at CES. The backstory here is that a couple of Chinese guys in camouflage gear approached us at...

Gene Effect for Android now available

A very popular space exploration game for iOS by the name of Gene Effect is now available for Android. The game takes place on the planet Kratoss, and the player’s job is to explore the ancient alien...

Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus leaked

Samsung looks to be bringing us another smallish Android handset for those not willing to jump on the “too big for comfort” wave. The device, which was leaked by SamMobile, is called the Samsung Galax...

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 receiving Android 4.1.2

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10.1 is getting a software refresh in the US. Yes, the wait is over as users are reporting the arrival of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for the stylus-ready slate. The update enables...