• Huawei Ascend P7 "Sophia" back panel images surface

  Leaks surrounding the Ascend P7 seem to be increasing in frequency lately. The handset currently sports a codename of Sophia, and so far, we have still yet to see anything … Continue reading

• How to take a voice note on the Samsung Galaxy S4

  Voice recording on the Samsung Galaxy S4 is really simple and useful. Taking a voice note on your Samsung Galaxy S4 is really easy. The built in Voice Recorder, though simple, packs all of the options and tools you need for capturing audio. Open the Voice Recorder app. Tap the record button at…

• OpenTable Starts Pilot Mobile Payment Program So You Can Pay Using Just Your Phone - iOS Now, Android After Pilot Concludes

  OpenTable has taken much of the stress out of making reservations. Just head online, click-click, and boom - you're done. Now the company wants to bring the same convenience to paying your bill. Screw waiting on the waiter to bring you the check. Just whip out your phone, tap to pay, and be on…

• Chromecast UK availability expected in March

  We've seen a fair bit in terms of the Chromecast this week. Google released the long-awaited SDK earlier in the week and that prompted some updates. But while that release … Continue reading

• Google to launch a Nexus 8 in April?

  A report claims Google is gearing up to launch a new Nexus tablet, rounding out a line that currently includes the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. Slated for a potential April release, the Nexus 8 will, as its name suggests, feature an 8-inch display.

• How to win at Flappy Bird for Android

  They say you can't beat Flappy Bird. We say they're wrong. Flappy Bird is a ridiculously simple, mind-numbing, intelligence-sapping game that feeds off your boredom and pumps thousands of dollars into the hands of the sole developer through advertising. Flappy Bird has become ridiculously…

• Sony Xperia Z1 And Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition Get CyanogenMod 11 Builds

  Sony hardware fans, you've now got at least two more options when it comes to Android-based software. The current Sony flagship, the Xperia Z1, is now officially supported by the CyanogenMod ROM. The first CM 11 (Android 4.4) nightly build was posted to the CyanogenMod download page last night.…

• Vector 29: Microsoft's new CEO and Lenovo's new Moto

  Ben Thompson of Stratechery joins Rene to talk about Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella and the challenges he faces making money in mobile, why Motorola was so important to Lenovo, what it means for Samsung and Apple, and why good products aren't enough. Subscribe in iTunes…

• Samsung Galaxy S4 and S4 Mini "Black Edition" get an official unveil

  The Black Edition Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 mini turned up in Russia a short time back. As of today however, Samsung has offered up an official announcement, press release … Continue reading

• Deal of the Day: Qmadix S Series Cover for Samsung Galaxy Note 3

  This Note 3 hard case features a hard polycarbonate outer shell and a shock absorbent TPU underneath for double the protection against impacts. Best part is you'll be sporting this level of protection with a slim design! The back has a glossy finish while the sides provide softer edging for a…

• HTC One sequel homescreen purportedly shown in new leak

  After some questionable images showing the HTC M8 smartphone hit the web earlier this week that purportedly revealed the back side and also the front side of the handset complete with a turned on display, @evleaks has posted an image that shows the purported homescreen of the device. The new…

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• LG set to unveil G Pro 2 in Korea on February 13th

  Last month speculation suggested the LG G Pro 2 could launch at Mobile World Congress. An invite being sent to Korean press outlets suggests it could arrive even sooner than that.

• Moto G US Cellular launch tipped for February 10

  The Moto G arrived with Verizon Wireless and Boost Mobile during the month of January. And as we have moved into February, it seems another US carrier is preparing to … Continue reading

• Samsung Officially Introduces The 'Black Edition' Note 3-Style Galaxy S4 And S4 Mini

  The Galaxy S4 is nearly a year old now, but that doesn't mean Samsung's done releasing new variations of it. Today the company has officially announced a new "Black Edition" of the flagship that comes with the plastic, faux-stitched back panel that first appeared with the debut of…

• Chromecast reportedly hitting the UK as soon as March 1

  An official release outside the U.S. may finally be about to happen Ever since Google first launched Chromecast , those of us outside the U.S. have been waiting with bated breath for news of an official launch. Now, according to the folks at The Next Web , the UK might be seeing a release as soon as…

• 10 Samsung devices in line for Android 4.4 KitKat updates?

  One report names a number of Samsung smartphones and tablets awaiting updates in the "near future," including phones in the Galaxy Note and S4 families. [Read more]        

• 10 Samsung devices in line for Android 4.4 KitKat updates?

  The Galaxy Note 3 is one of multiple Samsung devices reportedly in line for KitKat. (Credit: CBS Interactive) At least ten Samsung devices are in line to pick up their Android 4.4 KitKat update, according to Android blog Phandroid . Phandroid, citing an unnamed source, said Samsung is expected to…

• Samsung launches new Black Edition Galaxy S4 and S4 Mini

  Samsung has unveiled a new Black Edition of its Galaxy S4. (Credit: Samsung Russia) Samsung is aiming to be more stylish with the latest twist on its Galaxy S4 phones. The new Black Edition of the S4 and its S4 Mini counterpart come with a faux-leather textured back cover and bezel. Riffing on the…

• Here are the next Samsung Android phones to get the KitKat update

  Samsung is reportedly getting ready to update several of its Android devices to Android 4.4 KitKat, Phandroid has learned from a source close to the matter, although actual roll out dates aren't available for any of them. So far, the Polish Galaxy Note 3 version has received its respective KitKat…

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• LG hosting pre-MWC press event in Korea on Feb. 13

  Likely introduction of LG G Pro 2 at event in Seoul We already know that the LG G Pro 2 is a thing , and that its a thing we'll be seeing soon, but now it looks like we're likely seeing it next week. Invitations to an event at the LG Twin Towers in Seoul on February 13 have started going out…