Android

Google Chrome web apps coming soon to iOS, Android

Love Chrome web apps but wish they could be on your iOS or Android device? Google has you covered. While Google has declined to…

Pebble smartwatch now sold on US Amazon store for $148.99

Pebble, the e-Paper watch compatible with both iOS and Android is now on sale and available on the US Amazon store for a healthy…

CyanogenMod Installer leaves Google Play for ‘violating developer terms’

There was much excitement around the web two weeks ago when it was announced that the popular custom operating system for Android, CyanogenMod, was…

Eric Schmidt posts how-to guide for migrating from iPhone to Android

Android or iOS? Which is your poison? If you’re like Google chairman Eric Schmidt’s “friend” — an iPhone user looking for a change —…

Watch LG’s G Flex magically heal after it’s attacked by keys

The LG G Flex has a neat trick up its sleeve. This YouTube user, Marques Brownlee has posted a video of him scarring the…

Lenovo Yoga review: is this the future of tablet flexibility?

There were tablets before the iPad, but none of them really made anything more than a splash in the market. Since then, Apple has…

CyanogenMod’s one-click installer launches on Google Play

Keen for a cleaner, more unique experience on your Android device but find the manual CyanogenMod install process daunting? Well, the popular modified Android operating…

JellyBean makes its way to Galaxy S III users in South Africa

South African Samsung Galaxy S III users can now download the JellyBean update and experience a newer Android OS. The update has slowly rolled out to…

Angry Birds Star Wars review

On the first day, there was Angry Birds and the fans saw it was good. On the second day, Angry Birds was downloaded well…

Google Nexus 4 review: impressive specs, impressive price

The Google Nexus 4 is the latest in the line of smartphones to carry the search giant’s brand, taking over the mantle from the Samsung…

Wikipad, the $500 Android gaming tablet delayed for ‘minor refinements’

US$500 for non-Apple tablet? Risky. Say it isn’t so. The Wikipad, a US$500 Android 4.1 gaming tablet with dockable controls is delayed. Wikipad Inc….

Nexus 10 specs revealed: a crazy resolution and Android 4.2

Stories like this remind us of the iPhone 4 leak way back in the day. The specifications, as well as some dodgy pictures have…

Google ‘Android Event’ reveals its juicy secret 29 October

The invitation is scant on detail. “The playground is open. Join us for an Android event” it says. On 29 October, whatever Google has…

Nexus 10, made by Samsung may launch next year

Not the Nexus 10, but still the best tablet on the market There’s nothing wrong with the Nexus 7, we said as much in…

Gmail for Android 4.2 will have swipe and pinch to zoom

Finally the most wanted and frequently requested feature for Android devices, the ability to zoom and swipe on Gmail account content, will be available…

Galaxy S III Mini launches 11 October, will rock a 4-inch display

And it’s been confirmed. The “mini” Galaxy S III, a four-inch device, will launch 11 October in Germany. JK Shin, Samsung’s head of mobile…

Kogan Agora ICS tablet review: How does Ice Cream Sandwich taste in a bargain tablet?

Australian technology company Kogan has built its success on creating cheap but functional products that offer an alternative to premium priced brand names. The Agora 10-inch…

PlayStation Mobile launches today, spreads the gaming love over Vita and Android devices

Is anyone really still buying the PS Vita? Sony has an ace up its sleeve though namely the PlayStation Mobile store, which is aimed…

Lockitron, the smartphone-controlled deadlock is paranoia’s best friend.

The Lockitron is a keyless deadbolt that works in tandem with your smartphone, offering nerds everywhere futuristic security to protect their fortress’ of solitude….

Jetpack Joyride: it’s free, it’s addictive and it’s out for Android right now

Jetpack Joyride was sneakily released last night for Android devices. So now the Galaxy S III, Nexus 7, and whatever other Android device you…

Motorola Razr i: ‘Intel inside’ promises to take you to the edge

The Motorola Razr i is the latest smartphone from the now Google-owned firm, and this mid-range handset promises edge-to-edge action in the palm of…

Interview with the dev: The need for custom kernels

This week I am really excited about my interviewee, not only because I really love his work, but I do appreciate his frank approach…

CdTDroid, father of AndroidME, on custom builds

So in the second of my ‘Interview with the Developer’ series I ask ROM developer CdTDroid, Chris Turner, a couple of questions. A little…

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