Users would have preferred the Optimus G over the Galaxy S I

Last week we asked you whether you would prefer the Optimus G over the Galaxy S III, in case marketing wasn't a factor, and it turns out that most of you would indeed prefer LG's offering.

Microsoft releases first ad for Windows 8

Android is about to welcome a new competitor. With Windows 8 — and a slew of accompanying tablets and computers — set to officially launch at the end of the month, Microsoft has officially started...

LG Nexus 4 name confirmed by photos shared by Google and LG

We keep talking about the upcoming flagship Nexus smartphone, a device that we keep calling LG Nexus 4, without it being officially confirmed. Not even the name of the product is official yet, which is...

LG Optimus G Jelly Bean update coming in December

LG’s first Jelly Bean-running Android device will be the upcoming Nexus 4 – which will run Android 4.2 out of the box, a software version that will still be part of Jelly Bean according to rumors ...

Samsung Galaxy Note II vs Apple iPhone 5

We embark on the task to compare the Apple iPhone 5 to the Samsung Galaxy Note II fully aware that we are comparing apples to oranges, pun intended. These two, however, are currently the best representativ...

Gmail for Android 4.2 coming with pinch to zoom for individu

Android 4.2 leaks are fast and furious these days, and apparently it will bring some goodies to the Gmail app. A leaked APK from devices that run it, like (nudge, wink) the LG Nexus that appeared in a...

Samsung Galaxy S III Mini pre-orders are live in U.K

Now that the Samsung Galaxy S III Mini is official, some of you are probably wondering how one can get their hands on it. Well, the smartphone won't be out for at least another two or three weeks, but...

Motorola DROID BIONIC soak test could mean Ice Cream Sandwic

Owners of the Motorola DROID BIONIC have been waiting for what must seem like a long time to get the Android 4.0 update. The good news is that owners of the device have received email from Motorola asking...

360-degree view of LG Nexus phone pops up

Just about a month ago we struggled to get even one piece of information about the next Nexus phone, and now it seems like we can’t go a day without another picture or leaked spec. I’m not complaining...

Win One Of Three Big Android BBQ Android Figurine Sets From

As you probably know, the Big Android BBQ is coming up on October 19-21 in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX area. If you didn't know, don't stress - you can still get a ticket. But hurry - they're only on sale...

Android may top 1 billion activations by next year

Google chairman Eric Schmidt thinks that Android activations could top a billion by next year, as the operating system continues to reign over more than half of the mobile marketplace.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini officially unveiled

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini has been officially announced by the South Korean firm at an event in Germany, which showed off the 4-inch, Android toting handset.

Microsoft Office to be available for iOS Android and Symbian

Microsoft product manager, Peter Bobek confirmed that the maker of the ubiquitous Office software suite was planning to release native versions for iOS, Android and Symbian. Bobek confirmed this with the...

October 29th launch date leaked for the LG Nexus 4

A French media outlet is reporting that the unannounced LG Nexus 4 is expected to launch on October 29th. The report says that the date came from inside sources although the translation is far from perfect...

Factory Images for Samsung GALAXY Nexus and Google Nexus 7 r

What do you do if your smartphone or tablet goes nuts and you need to restore the OS on the device? You can turn to the Factory Images on the Google Developers page. These are files that can restore the...

Sony Odin specs might have been revealed already

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NTT DoCoMo opens Japanese pre-orders for the LG Optimus G L-

LG revealed Japan's NTT DoCoMo would be the first carrier to offer its Optimus G (which it's been proud enough to announce more than once) and now we have an exact date. Pre-orders for the L-01E start...

French outlet says LG Nexus coming October 29th

October 29th has been an interesting date to keep an eye on. It’s rumored as the launch date for the LG Nexus, and there hasn’t been nothing too concrete to keep faith in it. But a French media outlet...

HTC concedes defeat in US tablet space; Samsung, ASUS and Am

It’s no lie that the Android tablet scene is a tough cookie for OEMs. While Android phones took off with nary a problem, the growth of the tablet side of things has been a little more stagnant. We knew...

Samsung confirms Galaxy Note 2 unveiling October 24th

We received a save the date notice not too long ago, and all signs strongly pointed to the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 here in the US. As obvious as it was then (the original only had the pen...