Gavin Hall

Motorola Assist Update Allows You to Reply With Voice While Driving

Jan

2014

Motorola has provided a Motorola Assist update allowing you to now reply with voice to a SMS while in driving mode. Prior to the new version, 1.3.15, the Moto X would read the text to you, and if you had it set up, would simply reply with, “I’m driving and will get back to you ...

Android 4.4.2 KitKat Rolling Out to Samsung Note 3 (SM-9005) in Poland

Jan

2014

Well, that did not take too long. The test firmware was just leaked yesterday, but today Samsung is pushing out Kit Kat 4.4.2 to the Galaxy Note 3 (SM-9005) in Poland. It is build number N9005XXUENA6, the same that was leaked yesterday. Before those of us in the US get too excited, remember that Samsung ...

Android 4.4.2 Leaked for Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9505

Jan

2014

Although the Samsung Galaxy S4 has been an overwhelming success when you look at sales numbers, Samsung has admitted that it did not meet their own expectations. That does not mean they have abandoned it though, as SAMMOBILE got their hands on test firmware I9505XXUFNA1. This is Kit Kat 4.4.2 and is meant for the European Galaxy ...

Amazon Offering $30 Off Any Kindle Fire Tablet

Jan

2014

Amazon is offering $30 off any Kindle Fire tablet to celebrate being named #1 in customer service for the 9th year in a row. There are four tablets in the Kindle Fire line ranging from $139-379 before this discount. The Kindle Fire line is not the best Android tablet available by far, but it a ...

Free Chromecast with Purchase of Moto X until 1/14/14

Jan

2014

If you haven’t taken the hint, Motorola really wants you to enjoy a Moto X. First they ran a Black Friday sale, then they tried to run it again, then a few days later they did it again. Then they permanently cut the price to $399 for the 16GB and $449 for the 32GB version. ...

Verizon Selling Moto G Today for $99

Jan

2014

Verizon previously announced the price and availability for the Moto G as January 9th and $99. Guess what? Today is the 9th, and the Moto G is available for sale at the previously announced $99. As a bonus it comes with 50GB of Google Drive storage for 2 years. The Moto G by itself is ...

Gmail Updated to Version 4.7.2

Jan

2014

Google has started rolling out an update to Gmail bringing it to version 4.7.2 today. This update brings the auto download image feature to Gmail. It is a small update, but a welcome one as it will help protect you from malicious pictures embedded in emails. You can turn this off in the settings, as ...

T-Mobile to Purchase 700 MHz Spectrum from Verizon for $3.3 Billion

Jan

2014

T-Mobile has announced that they are purchasing 700 MHz spectrum licenses in Block A from Verizon this morning. They will be sending over $2.365 billion in cash and $950 million worth of AWS spectrum licenses in exchange for the much needed 700 MHz licenses. Lower frequency spectrum helps penetrate buildings better and has a greater coverage ...

Boost Mobile Announces Moto G Availability

Jan

2014

The Moto G has a lot going for it on price alone at $179 and $199 off contract for 8GB and 16GB respectively. It has been available for purchase SIM unlocked for a few days, and Verizon announced availability of it on their prepaid network yesterday. Now Boost Mobile has announced that they will also ...

AT&T Offering T-Mobile Customers up to $450 to Switch Carriers

Jan

2014

AT&T announced a new promotion to lure T-Mobile customers into changing wireless providers. For a limited time, AT&T will give T-Mobile customers up to $450 to “upgrade their mobile lifestyle.” To qualify, you must trade in a smartphone for up to $250 and then either purchase a new device on the Next plan, purchase an AT&T ...