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The first day of Google I/O was yesterday and Google certainly made some very cool announcements, like the new and improved messaging service, Hangouts, a new mobile Maps app for iOS and Android (coming this summer) and improvements to other Google services. But it was the announcement of the Galaxy S4 by Samsung running a stock version of Android that perhaps stole the show. While many people anxiously awaited an updated Nexus 7 or Nexus 4 with LTE or even a new “white” color, it was the stripped down Galaxy S4 that surprised...

If the HTC One ends up being a failure, it won’t be from a lack of effort. The folks at HTC have been doing a much better job getting the One’s name out to the public, it doesn’t hurt that it’s also been getting rave reviews either. Both reviewers and consumers alike are loving the new HD display, quick performance and even HTC’s latest version of Sense, not to mention BoomSound, BlinkFeed and Zoes. But what if the HTC One is out of your price range, it’s not to hard to image, some folks are strapped...

Yahoo has just blessed their Android app with a new update today, with a complete revamp in toe. The new Android app has been outfitted with technology that Yahoo obtained when it acquired the news app, Summly. Now the new app provides users with a quick and easy way to read short summaries on the stories that matters most to them. “At Yahoo, we want to be sure that all our products are available to you regardless of platform,” Fernando Delgado, senior director of mobile and emerging product. “The new Yahoo app for Android...

Samsung continues to flood the market with its “Galaxy S III” inspired devices, today the South Korean company announced the new Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, a new 7-inch tablet that will better position the company to battle rivals like Apple, Amazon and of course Google. The new GT3 seems like more of refresh in design, than a true upgrade internally. The device’s display is still only a 1024 x 600 and it will come running with an older 1.2GHz dual core processor, 1GB of RAM, a weak 3-megapixel rear camera (and a 1.3-megapixel...

HP’s entry into the Android tablet market has arrived in the form of the new 7-inch Slate. The new tablet—which looks very similar to Google Nexus 7—is now on sale for just $169.99. HP’s first effort may not be ground breaking or spectacular, with its 7-inch (1024 x 600 resolution) display, 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 1GH of RAM and only 8GB storage, but for $169 can you really argue? Sure, the Nexus 7 (with a quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM and a better display) is only $30 more, but for most folks those things don’t...

We all know that LG’s bringing the newly revamped Optimus G “Pro” to the States and will officially announce the device on May at their press event. But thanks to the incredulously twitter account @evleaks, we know have a clearer look at AT&T’s version. The device has changed somewhat from its South Korean counter-part (see below), the back has the the same appearance as Sprint’s Optimus G, instead of the cool speckled look (also found on the Nexus 4) and the home button now has what looks like a blue...

Despite being on just a few handsets (HTC One X, One X+, Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II) Facebook’s new Home launcher has been downloaded over 500,000 times. While these numbers may sounds impressive, “downloaded” and “actively using” are two completely different things. First off, I’ll admit, I downloaded Facebook Home on my Galaxy Note II, it was however, removed about two hours later. I decided that it was just two barren and I didn’t like not having my widgets or apps at my disposal...

After a few delays, the HTC One has finally gone on sale at two of the nation’s “big four” cellular retailers, AT&T and Sprint. Prior to its release, the HTC One has already won numerous awards for its design, not to mention the overwhelming positive reviews, some claiming it’s the best Android phone yet and quite possibly the best of the year. The HTC One features a zero gap unibody aluminum design, with a 4.7-inch 1080p display—with the highest resolution of any smartphone. It’s also powered by the...

Archos—a company typically known for their budget friendly Android tablets—has just announced a new line of Platinum smartphones that are what else? Budget friendly.  There are three new phones, the 35 Carbon, 50 Platinum and the 53 Platinum. Each number corresponds to the device’s screen size, as in, 35 equals 3.5-inches. The 35 Carbon is the cheapest of the bunch, starting at an unreal $99 (unlocked and off contract) followed by the $220 50 Platinum (with a 5-inch display) and finally the $250 53 Platinum (with a 5.3-inch...

If you’ve been patiently waiting to pre-order the highly anticipated Galaxy S4 from Samsung, the wait is finally over. Sort of. As long as you plan to pick up the Galaxy S4 on AT&T, then you’re all good. Today, the nation’s number two cellular carrier announced that they are now accepting pre-orders. The Galaxy S4 will be available in both White Frost and Black Mist for $199 (with a new two-year contract) for the 16GB model, the 32GB option will be available, but there is not option to pre-order that model just yet. The...