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T-Mobile Note 3 Android 4.4.2 Source Code Posted by Samsung

Mar

2014

Good news for anyone rocking a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 on T-Mobile: Samsung just posted the source code for Android 4.4.2. These files do nothing for the end user, but it typically means that an OTA is not too far away, considering this is the final code. Add to that the way OTA’s have been ...

Deal Alert – Droid X2 for $50

Feb

2014

I know what you’re thinking. Dave, why the hell are you telling us about a refurbished Droid X2? Pretty simple really. If you’re a phone seller and buyer like myself and need a back up phone because you just sold your gem and need something to call mom on, then a Droid X2 will do ...

Get the Google Now Launcher on Any Nexus/GPE Device

Feb

2014

Good news for us Nexus and Google Play Edition device owners: Google has made the Google Now Launcher, which was previously only available for Nexus 5 devices, ready to download from the Google Play Store for any Nexus 4, Nexus 7, or Google Play Edition devices. We also have a download link for the Google ...

MWC 2014 – Nokia Announces the Nokia X Family

Feb

2014

Nokia used MWC to announce their jump into the low price point market with excellent hardware, Android AOSP operating system, and Microsoft services. They are doing this with three phones: the Nokia X, Nokia X+, and the Nokia XL. With these phones, Nokia is focusing on affordability and bringing the Nokia experience to first time ...

Project Ara Developer Conference Set for April

Feb

2014

To anyone following Project Ara over the past few months, this is welcome news. It’s welcoming because this means that the project is getting closer and closer to a possible end. If you haven’t been following, Project Ara is the brainchild of ATAP, a Skunkworks division of Google. Ara is built on the idea of ...

Android Chrome Update Going Out Now

Feb

2014

Google is pushing out a minor update to Chrome for Android today. This brings Chrome up to version 33.0.1750.132. It is a relatively minor update and will roll out over the next few days. Besides the normal “bug fixes” and “performance updates,” Google listed the following three changes on their blog: Download progress notification for ...

MWC 2014: Samsung’s Top Dog Unveiled

Feb

2014

Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy S5, a much anticipated flagship from the world largest mobile manufacturer. It was launched in grand event at MWC 2014, but last year,s flagship was launched in a even fancier private event. Samsung had acknowledged that their devices have some pitfalls and promised that they are “Starting with ...

Today Is the Big Day for the AT&T Galaxy S4 – 4.4.2 KitKat!!!

Feb

2014

AT&T said the KitKat 4.4.2 OTA update will be available February 26th, and, low and behold, that’s today folks. The update will be in your notification tray over the next few days, and when you see that “system update” in there, you’ll be heading in to the sweetness of KitKat goodness. If you’re an impatient ...

MWC 2014 – Motorola Q&A: Lenovo, the Next Moto X, Watches and More

Feb

2014

At MWC 2014, Motorola Mobility leadership took to the stage to answer questions about the company’s future with Lenovo, the influence of Google ownership, and what is in store for both the company and their customers in the future. Participating in the panel were Steve Horowitz, SVP Software; Mark Randall, SVP Supply Chain; Rick Osterloh, ...

MWC 2014 – “Premium Midrange” HTC Desire 816 and Desire 610 Announced

Feb

2014

HTC has new entries into the midrange market with their Desire 816 and Desire 610 handsets announced at Monday’s press event during Mobile World Congress. Their first handsets of 2014, HTC discussed a common theme of giving users best-in-class premium features and performance that would be expected from higher priced, flagship level, devices. The HTC ...