Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has been warmly accepted by its users as one of the best updates to the Android OS in a long time. Unfortunately the same sentiment has not been shared for the latest update, Android 4.2. The folks over at Android Police have been documenting the issues […]
Owning a Nexus 4 smartphone just got a little bit sweeter, as the hardworking developer community has released a toolkit aimed at making your life easier. The toolkit is now up for grabs through XDA and will help you hack and modify your Nexus 4 to its full potential. The
The insatiable iFixit team had their hands full on Friday by giving Google’s Nexus 4 the teardown treatment. The specialists spent a few short minutes dismantling the back cover of the device to see what was hiding underneath the sparkly exterior. What they found was that the rear plate contained several pressure contacts
Facebook has updated all of their apps with a new “Share” button that will enable to easily share the content you see on Facebook with your online friends.The update covers everyone including the Android app, the Facebook for iPhone and iPad app, or the Facebook mobile web site. When you
The recently launched Nexus 4 blew the lid off of everyone’s initial expectations by selling out in the US in record time. Now it appears that even some of the lucky consumers who were able to purchase the elusive device will now have to wait a little bit longer. The
Dennis van Schie, the CVP for Sony Mobile Sales and Marketing, has made a promise to consumers that the company “will create, in the near future, a flagship (smartphone) model that can compete with Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy S III”. While the statement holds potential,by making such a bold
It’s no industry secret that smartphone manufacturers like LG, Sharp, and Samsung have been working on a flexible smartphone design for quite some time now. What we didn’t know was which one of the hardware giants would produce the first one. Now, it looks like the race is officially on,
According to Google Play, the Nexus 4 16GB and 8GB models are sold out. Currently, both versions are not available for purchase and the only thing we can see is a “Notify Me” option. The smartphone went up for sale around 8:38AM Pacific, and by 9:03AM Pacific, both models were
The team over at Mountain View has had a busy day and they’re not slowing down yet. The Android Developers team just posted the Android 4.2 SDK on their blog in an effort to encourage the developer community to dive right into the 4.2 goods. Developers will want to take
While some of us are still getting used to the idea of putting up the holiday decorations, Apple wants to ensure it secures a cozy gift-wrapped spot under your Christmas tree. The tech giant wasted no time this year and has posted its 2012 Holiday Gift Guide to the companies
Less than an hour after the Nexus 4 went on sale in the U.K. the device was already sold out. The LG built Android 4.2 device was released today in conjunction with its tablet counterparts the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10. The Nexus 4 showing to be the most
If you are planning on buying a Nexus 4 today, then you may be interested in snagging a bumper case for your brand new smartphone. Thankfully, Google is offering a bumper case via Google Play for only $19.99. It only comes in black and is advertised as being lightweight, weighing in at
Verizon is welcoming a new addition to its lineup in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II. The smartphone perfect for users who still crave a full hardware QWERTY keyboard with the perks of having access to most of Samsung’s major media services. Future owners can also look forward to NFC
Who doesn’t love seeing the joy of Verizon’s 4G LTE network being spread around? Big Red plans to spread the cheer even farther across the nation by flipping the switch on 17 new markets on November 15th (this Thursday). Get ready middle America, 4G LTE is headed your way. If
It was a busy weekend for two of the industry’s biggest names, as Apple and HTC have finally reached a compromise in their long and bitter patent war. According to press releases posted by both Apple and HTC yesterday, both sides have agreed upon a global settlement. The agreement will
