Android 2012 SmartPhone Articles

Samsung Reveals Android 4.1 Premium Suite Upgrade for First-Gen Galaxy Note, Confirms Multi-Window View 12/28/2012

With the holiday season coming to a close, it seems Samsung is still in the giving spirit, as the manufacturer has revealed all the details

Original Motorola Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX Getting Android 4.1 12/26/2012

Motorola is set to give their users a happy Christmas, as the company is starting to release the Android 4.1 update for the Motorola Droid R

Gameloft iPhone and Android Games on Sale 12/26/2012

Gameloft is having a holiday sale, with bargains on a number of its iOS and Android games. See the full list on TabletPCReview.

Google Gets Jolly with Santa Tracker App for Android 12/23/2012

Parents will no longer lose sleep on Christmas Eve as their children stay up to hear the sound of reindeer on the roof. This is all thanks t

Sega Kicks Off Android and iOS App Sale 12/20/2012

Game company Sega has started its own Holiday Sale, offering a large selection of Android and iOS apps for a reduced price. The sale starts

Android 4.0 Update Still on the Way for HTC ThunderBolt 12/19/2012

On Monday, HTC confirmed that the long delayed Android 4.0 update for the HTC ThunderBolt is still on its way. While the company failed to g

Android 4.1 Update Coming Soon for Samsung Galaxy S III on U.S. Cellular 12/17/2012

A little late to the party, U.S. Cellular will be offering the Android 4.1 Update (Jelly Bean) for the Samsung Galaxy S III starting Friday

Comcast Brings Offline Viewing to Xfinity TV Player App for iOS and Android 12/16/2012

Comcast has released a new version of its Xfinity TV player app for mobile platforms, upgrading the program to include the ability to downlo

AT&T Gives Motorola Atrix HD Users a Taste of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 12/15/2012

AT&T has announced that an update for Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) is now available for the Motorola Atrix HD, bringing users several improvemen

Android 4.1 Update Now Available for HTC EVO 4G LTE on Sprint 12/13/2012

Sprint was the first U.S. carrier to offer Android 4.1.1 for the Samsung Galaxy S III, and the carrier is at it again, making the EVO 4G LTE

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S III Will Get Android 4.1 Upgrade Starting Tomorrow 12/13/2012

Starting on Friday, the version of the Samsung Galaxy S III from Verizon will begin to receive an upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). This

In Android vs. iPhone, Google Chairman Brags ''We're winning'' 12/12/2012

While there's no doubt that the Apple iPhone is a very popular device, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt is quick to point out that the Android O

List of HTC Phones Recieving Android 4.1 Upgrades Leaks Out 12/10/2012

HTC has been rather slow in upgrading its phones to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), even though that version of Google's mobile OS has been out fo

Snapseed Launches Free Android App 12/7/2012

Snapseed has launched an Android app, in addition to making both the iOS and Android versions of its software free. Get all the details from

AT&T Now Offering Android 4.1 Update to Samsung Galaxy S III 12/4/2012

AT&T has begun offering an update to Android 4.1.1 for the Samsung Galaxy S III, making it the third major telecom to implement the update.

Despite Rumors, Nokia Is Not Switching to Android 12/3/2012

Recently, there was speculation that Nokia was considering giving up on Microsoft's Windows Phone and switching to Android. A company exec h

Verizon's Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD Getting Android 4.12 Upgrades this Week 12/2/2012

When the Motorola Droid RAZR HD and Droid RAZR MAXX HD came out this fall, they debuted running Android 4.0, an out-dated version of Google'

Samsung Galaxy S III from T-Mobile Gets Android 4.1 Upgrade 11/14/2012

T-Mobile has just become the second U.S. telecom to introduce an Android 4.1 upgrade for its version of the Samsung Galaxy S III.

Holiday Guide: Best Android Smartphones 11/5/2012

Google's operating system for smartphones is the most popular available by a wide margin, and there are a great many to choose from. This li

Security in Android Apps Poorly Implemented, Researchers Find 11/4/2012

Security researchers have found that popular Android apps downloaded by as many as 185 million are vulnerable to attackers to obtain bank ac

Google Android Rings in Fourth Birthday with Record-Setting Shipments 11/3/2012

Google had a lot to celebrate on the four-year anniversary of its Android interface, as new figures from analyst firm IDC show that shipment

MOGA Mobile Gaming System for Android Smartphones Available from T-Mobile 11/2/2012

The MOGA gamepad for Android devices is available now from T-Mobile, offering users pocket-sized gaming controls, including dual thumbsticks

Why Android 4.2 Phones Won't Offer Multiple User Accounts 10/31/2012

Following Google's unveiling of Android 4.2, the upcoming operating system's support for multiple user accounts seems to be the standout fea

Google Android 4.2 Offers Photo Sphere and More 10/29/2012

Google just made Android 4.2 official. This won't be a dramatic upgrade, but it will bring some new features to this operating system for sm

Google Takes the Wraps Off Nexus 4 with Android 4.2 10/29/2012

Google officially revealed the Nexus 4, the latest iteration of its flagship smartphone. The new device will be available to consumers befor

LG Nexus 4 and Android 4.2 Demoed on Video 10/29/2012

The official unveiling of the next Nexus smartphone had to be postponed, but those who want to see the Nexus 4 in action can watch a video o

Sprint Begins Rolling Out Android 4.1 Update to Samsung Galaxy S III 10/25/2012

Sprint became the first carrier to offer the Android 4.1.1 update, aka Jelly Bean, to its Samsung Galaxy S III customers when it began rolli

Motorola Lists Which Models are Getting Android 4.1 Upgrades, and Which Aren't 10/21/2012

Motorola Mobility has published a list of its smartphones that will be upgraded to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), the latest version of Google's

Motorola Droid Bionic Gets Android 4.0 Upgrade, Android 4.1 in Development 10/20/2012

Verizon introduced the Droid Bionic came out a year ago, and since then users have been waiting for an upgrade to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream San

Onyx International Has E Ink Android Phone in the Works 10/19/2012

Last month at IFA, Onyx International showed off a prototype Android smartphone sporting an E Ink display, giving the device a battery life

Verizon Still Selling More Android Smartphones than iPhones 10/18/2012

Verizon Wireless says that during the third quarter of this year it sold more Android-based smartphones than iPhones, continuing a long-held

Verizon Sends Android 4.0 Upgrades to a Pair of LG Smartphones 10/18/2012

While Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) is Google's latest operating system for smartphones, some devices are still receiving upgrades to Android 4.0

Samsung Mobile Reveals Features of Android 4.1 Upgrade for Galaxy S III 10/18/2012

Samsung Galaxy S III users in the U.S. will soon be getting a taste of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), as the company promised that the upgrade wi

Malware Targets Android Smartphones 10/17/2012

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and has issued

Samsung Promises Android 4.1 Update for U.S. Galaxy S III Not Far Away 10/5/2012

U.S. owners of the Samsung Galaxy S III have been given a little glimpse of hope for when they will get a taste of Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean".

HTC Promises Android 4.1 Upgrades for HTC One X and One S Start this Month 10/2/2012

HTC said today that it will start rolling out the upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for its HTC One X and HTC One S in the near future. Th

AT&T Commits To a Trio of Android Smartphones, Including the Samsung Galaxy Note II 9/28/2012

AT&T has announced the impending arrival of three new Android smartphones from Samsung on its 4G LTE network, including the Galaxy Note II.

Google Play Rings in 25 Billion Downloads, Thanks Users with Serious Discounts on Android Apps 9/26/2012

Google Play has a reason to celebrate today, as the store for apps and media surpassed the 25 billion downloads mark and is sharing the weal

AT&T Subscribers Prefer iPhones, While Verizon Customers Go With Android 9/25/2012

As the smartphone race heats up, the fight for first is commonly ranked in terms of operating system market share, with Google's Android OS

Samsung Details Smartphones Set to Receive Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Upgrade 9/24/2012

While there are already some Samsung smartphones that operate on Android 4.1 such as the Galaxy Nexus, Samsung's move to update the Galaxy S

Android 4.1 Upgrade Starts Going Out to the Samsung Galaxy S III 9/24/2012

An upgrade to Google's latest operating system version has started going out to Samsung's flagship smartphone. Still, it will be some time b

Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" Brings Tasty New Treats to Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus 9/23/2012

After months of waiting, Verizon owners of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are finally getting a taste of Android 4.1 (AKA Jelly Bean), as the carr

Microsoft SkyDrive for Android Review 9/20/2012

With its new SkyDrive for Android app, Microsoft is sliding into a mobile online storage arena dominated so far by Dropbox and SugarSync. Re

Motorola RAZR i: Android Smartphone Powered by 2GHz Intel Processor 9/18/2012

Motorola has unveiled the RAZR i, a smartphone with a 2GHz Intel processor. When it is released in Europe early next month it will be among

Telenav Brings Turn-by-Turn Directions to Android with Scout App 9/18/2012

Telenav has kept true to its word about releasing an Android version of its location-based navigation and discovery app, announcing that Sco

Google Touts 500 Million Android Activations 9/12/2012

Google can now boast that it has breached the 500 million mark! They now have over half a billion Android device activations, with 1.3 milli

U.S. Cellular Extends Android Offerings with LG Splendor 9/12/2012

LG and US Cellular have come together to announce the availability of the LG Splendor on the carrier?s network, a new Android-powered smartp

Samsung Galaxy S III's Upgrade to Android 4.1 Coming Next Month 9/11/2012

Samsung has committed to offering an upgrade to Android 4.1 for its popular Samsung Galaxy S III at some point next month.

Feds Shut Down Three Bogus Android App Stores Full of Malware 9/9/2012

Federal investigators recently shut down three Android software online stores, alleging the sites were illegally distributing copyrighted so

Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S 4G Get Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Upgrade 9/7/2012

Two of Sprint's smartphones from the Nexus series have received their coveted upgrades to the latest version of Google's mobile operating sy

AT&T's Android-Powered Pantech Flex Targets First-Time Smartphone Users 9/4/2012

One of the nation's largest wireless carriers is trying to gain traction among first-time smartphone adopters, as AT&T will soon release an

AT&T Getting Sony Xperia T Cutting-Edge Android Smartphone 9/4/2012

A retailer in the U.K. has let slip that the recently-announced Sony Xperia T is on the way to the U.S. courtesy of AT&T.

Huawei Ascend G600 Android Smartphone Unveiled 8/31/2012

Huawei, a leading global information and communication provider (and one of largest companies in china) is looking to break into the mobile

New HTC Desire X Mid-Range Android Smartphone Spotted 8/28/2012

Last week speculation stirred about HTC?s new affordable Handset the HTC Proto, but new leaks suggest that the device is now known as the HT

Samsung Galaxy S III Rumored to be Receiving Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Update Next Week 8/25/2012

According to several rumors, the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 will update to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) after next week's Mo

Google Android Takes A New Form With the Nikon Coolpix S800c 8/22/2012

A new Android-powered device has launched, but sorry smartphone and tablet fans, this technology is targeted at the photographers out there,

Google Play Gift Cards Make Giving Android Apps, eBooks, and Videos Easier 8/22/2012

The search giant is following in the footsteps of Apple, releasing its own brand of gift cards exclusively for Google Play. The cards are be

Sprint Bringing Out Wallet-Friendly Kyocera Rise Android Smartphone 8/15/2012

Sprint has just announced that it will carry the Kyocera Rise, a slideout QWERTY keyboard phone that will be targeted at the budget-consciou

Android 4.0 Upgrades Still Headed for Select HTC Devices by End of August 8/13/2012

HTC Thunderbolt owners and users of the other select smartphones that were promised to get a taste of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich this su

Top Five iPhone & Android Smartphone Apps 8/12/2012

Here are our five top picks for smartphone apps, based on our reviews, that are worthy downloads in categories that include cloud storage,

Android and iOS Dominate Global Smartphone Market, Powering 85% of All Devices 8/9/2012

Google and Apple have established a new combined high for their mobile operating systems in the smartphone market, with Android and iOS powe

Android 4.0 Upgrade For HTC Rezound Now Available 8/3/2012

An update to Android 4.0, aka Ice Cream Sandwich, is now rolling out to all HTC Rezound handsets, bringing with it a suite of new features l

"Perfectly Clear" Photo Correction App Now Available for Android OS 8/2/2012

Once offered for Apple's iOS only, Athentech Imaging's Perfectly Clear photo correction app is now available for Android OS, complete with a

Apple iOS Trumps Google Android as Favored Platform for Enterprise Apps 7/26/2012

While Apple is known to offer its iOS customers a plethora of gaming apps, it appears the company's operating system is also the best platfo

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Coming to Intel Atom-Powered Devices 7/26/2012

In an apparent move to gain some market exposure, Intel is porting Google's Android 4.1 operating system, codenamed Jelly Bean, to work on s

Samsung Galaxy S III to Get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Flavoring 7/24/2012

While Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S III, currently runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, it seems the handset will be ge

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Coming to Select HTC One Handsets, Confirmed 7/20/2012

Today HTC confirmed rumors that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will definitely be coming to several of the manufacturer?s One handsets, including th

StyleTap Brings Palm OS Apps to Android 7/17/2012

Palm Treo devotees and those longing to run some old Palm OS apps on their new Android smartphones can rejoice!StyleTap has just released a

Yelp for Android OS Review: Advice for Travelers 7/17/2012

Regardless of where you travel, whether for business or travel, Yelp can help you find places of interest like restaurants and gas stations,

HTC EVO 3D and EVO Design 4G to Get a Cool Down with Android Ice Cream Sandwich in August 7/17/2012

HTC EVO 3D and EVO Design 4G owners losing hope that their phones will someday get a taste of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich can rest easy,

Samsung Epic 4G Touch Owners Get a Taste of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 7/13/2012

Samsung Epic 4G Touch users have something to celebrate today, as Sprint has just announced it will begin rolling out an over-the-air update

Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Upgrade Going Out to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus 7/11/2012

Those who have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus because they want to keep up with the latest version of Google's operating system are getting rewarded

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note Getting Android OS Upgrade Tomorrow 7/9/2012

Those who have a Samsung Galaxy Note from AT&T have something to look forward to: an upgrade to Android 4.0 for this?super-size smartphone i

ITC Denies Apple a Pre-Trial Ban on the U.S. Import of All HTC Android Smartphones 7/5/2012

Apple was unsuccessful at getting the Internartional Trade Commission to block HTC from bringing all its Android-based phones into the Unite

The Android OS: Splintered but Unbroken 7/3/2012

When we talk about an operating system being fragmented, we mean that there are lots of versions of it still in use. This is a result of old

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Debuting Next Month 6/27/2012

The Google I/O developer conference started with the unveiling of the next version of Android, which promises to be faster, and include an i

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Price Cut by $50, Getting Android 4.1 Upgrade 6/27/2012

With the Google I/O Conference kicking into high gear, more news has been released including the price cut and system software update for th

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II Upgraded to Android 4.0 6/26/2012

Customers who have purchased the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II will receive the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update today.

Nike+ Running App Now Available for Android Smartphones 6/23/2012

Nike recently announced the launch of the Nike+ Running App for Android, giving runners the option to track, share, and compare their runs w

Motorola Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX Get Android 4.0, Global Roaming 6/22/2012

Verizon has started sending out the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the Motorola Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX. In addition to other

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Might Debut with Android OS ''Jelly Bean'' 6/20/2012

News is coming in that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 may feature the upcoming Android 5.0 operating system, also known as Jelly Bean. This super

Samsung Galaxy S III Review: Universally Excellent Android Smartphone 6/20/2012

The Samsung Galaxy S III launches a hype level typically reserved for the Apple iPhone for good reason given Samsung's reputation for qualit

A Third-Party App May Be Draining Your Android Smartphone's Battery 6/18/2012

When you first got your smartphone, did it have good battery life? Has that since changed? This problem could be caused by badly-written thi

HTC One S Review: A Surprisingly Powerful Android Smartphone 6/17/2012

The HTC One S isn't the flagship model from this company, but it has a feature set that, according to Brighthand's European correspondent, c

Seven Paid GPS Apps for Android OS Phones: Worth the Price? 6/14/2012

With GPS apps for Android OS phones, "to pay or not to pay" as a big question. Join us as we take a hands-on look at seven paid GPS apps and

Samsung Reveals TecTiles, Programmable NFC Stickers for Android Smartphones 6/13/2012

Android smartphones with near field communication (NFC) have a new accessory to take advantage of the tap technology.

Samsung Galaxy S II From T-Mobile Receives Android 4.0 Update 6/12/2012

Users who have the T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S II can now update their operating system to Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich)

Nearly a Million Android Devices Activated Daily 6/11/2012

According to Andy Rubin, the head of Android development at Google, over 900,000 smartphones and tablets running this mobile operating syste

What Is the Best Free GPS App for Android OS Phones? 6/8/2012

With a profusion of free GPS apps now available for Android OS, which one is best? In this roundup, Brighthand compares five top free apps a

Facebook App Store for iPhone and Android Debuts 6/8/2012

Facebook users who like to play games on their smartphone can now access the Facebook App Center, which has now launched with more than 600

Apple Seeks to Ban the Import of All HTC's Android Smartphones 6/7/2012

Apple wants to prevent HTC from bringing any of its Android smartphones into the United States, claiming that they all violate one of its pa

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review: Android 4.0 and Sprint LTE 6/5/2012

Sprint's version of the Galaxy Nexus promises support for the carrier's upcoming LTE network as well as a beautiful full HD screen and Andro

Sony Xperia Play Gaming Smartphone Won't Be Getting Android OS 4.0 After All 5/25/2012

Bad news for owners of Sony's gaming-oriented smartphone -- the company said today that the Xperia Play won't be getting the upgrade to the

Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 Review: Android Games and Apps on the Cheap 5/24/2012

The newest Galaxy Player by Samsung sports a smaller size and low end specs, but its entry-level nature conceals some surprising features. B

Google Could Celebrate Android's Fifth Birthday with Five Nexus Smartphones 5/24/2012

With Android's fifth birthday fast approaching, Google could be planning a big celebration with the unveiling of no less than five Nexus sma

After Dramatic Growth, Android and iOS Are on 82% of All Smartphones 5/24/2012

A study performed by market-analysts IDC showed that more than eight out of ten smartphones shipped in the first quarter were powered by the

Jury Says Android Does Not Infringe on Oracle Patents 5/24/2012

The jury in the Google/Oracle patent-infringement lawsuit has returned its decision, and it's completely in Google's favor.

HTC Schedules Android 4.0 Updates for Over a Dozen Smartphones 5/23/2012

An array of HTC phones have been scheduled to receive the Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update by the end of the summer. Each carrier

Motorola Warns That Some Smartphones Won't Get Android OS 4.0 5/21/2012

Over the past few months, Motorola has announced that a number of its smartphones will be getting Android OS 4.0 upgrades. However, not ever

LG Releasing Optimus 3.0 Alternate User Interface for Android Devices 5/17/2012

LG is introducing a new version of its user interface for upcoming Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) devices called Optimus UI 3.0.

Android OS 4.0 Headed for a Pair of HTC Smartphones from T-Mobile 5/16/2012

T-Mobile just announced that customers who own the HTC Sensation 4G may start upgrading to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) today. A simi

Samsung Says Two T-Mobile Smartphones Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 5/15/2012

Two Samsung smartphones on the T-Mobile network will be receiving the Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update in the coming months.

HTC One X Review: AT&T's New Top Android Smartphone 5/14/2012

The One X is the new flagship Android smartphone from HTC and AT&T. It has a large display, runs the latest version of Google's Android OS,

Easy Voice Recorder Pro for Android OS Review: An App for Business & Pleasure 5/12/2012

Easy Voice Recorder Pro is a $1.99 app with tons of uses at work, at home, and everywhere in between. What's more, it's truly simple to use.

Samsung Galaxy Note Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Has Begun Rolling Out 5/10/2012

Customers of the Samsung Galaxy Note will be ecstatic to hear that the Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update has started to roll out to

Kingston Wi-Drive Now Available for Android Devices; Receives Additional Updates 5/9/2012

Kingston announced that the Wi-Drive wireless external storage device has received a hefty update, including Android support as well as othe

Kyocera Unveils Hydro and Rise Android Smartphones 5/8/2012

Today, Kyocera announced two upcoming Android smartphones: the waterproof Hydro and the QWERTY-plus-touchscreen Rise. Both will be released

Pebble ePaper Watch for Androids and iPhones Coming Soon 5/5/2012

The Pebble, a highly-customizable ePaper wristwatch that connects to an Android or iPhone, is available for pre-order on Kickstarter now and

T-Mobile Announces Budget-Friendly Android Smartphone: T-Mobile Prism 5/2/2012

Today, T-Mobile announced the upcoming availability of the budget-friendly smartphone geared for a weekend release, the T-Mobile Prism.

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus Updated to the Very Latest Version of Android 5/2/2012

Those who own the Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will soon start seeing a notification saying that Android OS 4.0.4 is availabl

Google Developer Explains the Long Wait for Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 4/29/2012

A prominent Google engineer involved in the development of the Android OS has given an explanation on why so many people are still waiting f

Samsung Galaxy S II, Two HTC Smartphones from T-Mobile Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 4/28/2012

T-Mobile's version of the Samsung Galaxy S II is reportedly going to get an upgrade to the latest version of Android next month. Two models

Android OS 4.0 Upgrades Coming in May for Verizon's Motorola Droid RAZR, RAZR MAXX, and HTC Rezound 4/27/2012

Those who own the Motorola Droid RAZR, RAZR MAXX, or HTC Rezound smartphones from Verizon will be receiving the Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sa

HTC One S with Android OS 4.0 Launches from T-Mobile 4/25/2012

T-Mobile launched the HTC One S, making its United States debut today. This high-end phone sports a range of features, like a large display,

Samsung Details Which of Its U.S. Smartphones Will Get Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 4/24/2012

Samsung announced today which of its models released in the U.S. will receive an Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrade in the coming m

HTC One S with Android OS 4.0 Coming to T-Mobile Next Week 4/18/2012

T-Mobile has just announced the details of its plans to release the HTC One S a week from today. This high-end model will be the carrier's f

Huawei Announces the Availability of the Ascend P1 Android Smartphone 4/18/2012

Huawei has just announced that its Ascend P1 smartphone will start rolling out in various countries around the world next month. The P1 is a

Sony Launches SmartWatch: Android-Powered Wristwatch 4/12/2012

Today, Sony launched SmartWatch MN2: a wristwatch-like device that allows owners to read text messages, social updates and emails, manage ca

The Best (and Worst) Video Chat Apps for Android OS Devices 4/12/2012

Want to talk face-to-face from your phone with people elsewhere in the world? After testing six Android OS video chat apps, we tell you whic

HTC EVO 4G LTE Android Smartphone Hands On Preview 4/7/2012

With the HTC EVO 4G LTE, Sprint aims to give users the best multimedia experience yet. Hands-on demos at a press event showed that Sprint's

Android 4.0.4 Update Causing Problems for Galaxy Nexus Owners 4/6/2012

Remember that Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 update that rolled out to Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S users last week? Well, it's report

Sprint Takes the Wraps off the HTC EVO 4G LTE Android OS Phone 4/5/2012

Announced at a press event on Wednesday night, the next model in the EVO line will be one of the first phones to support Sprint's 4G LTE net

Instagram for Android Hits 1 Million Downloads 4/4/2012

Well, that was fast. The popular iPhone snapshot-taking and photo-sharing app, Instagram, was released for Android phones yesterday and hit

Android OS 4.0 Coming Soon to Motorola Droid RAZR, RAZR MAXX, and HTC Rezound 4/2/2012

Version 4.0 of Google's Android operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich, continues to proliferate, as the update will be coming to a number of

Reports Say Android Has Earned Google Less Than $550 Million Since Launch 3/29/2012

As a result of a settlement offer with Oracle, Google has released figures indicating that its Android operating system has made the company

Android 4.0.4 Rolls out to HSPA+ Samsung Galaxy Nexus and GSM Nexus S Users 3/29/2012

Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S users can now update their smartphone's software to the latest iteration of Android Ice Cream Sandwich, ver

Google Maps for Android Gets Updated to 6.5 3/28/2012

Google recently released an update for its Maps for Android app, bringing it to version 6.5 and providing users with a variety of enhancemen

SlideIT Keyboard Review: Swype-Like Input for Any Android OS Smartphone 3/28/2012

A hot download, the Swype-like SlideIT Keyboard app promises an easier way to enter text on Android OS phones. How well does it work? Read t

AT&T Lists HTC, Samsung, Motorola, LG, and Pantech Models Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 3/23/2012

The HTC Vivid has become the first phone offered by AT&T to get an upgrade to the latest version of Google's mobile OS, Android 4.0. The car

Samsung Galaxy Note's Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Delayed 3/22/2012

The release of a major system software upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy Note has been pushed back. On the other hand, Samsung promises the new

Watch March Madness on Your iPhone or Android Smartphone 3/16/2012

Keep up with all of March Madness at the convenience of your smartphone (or tablet). Download NCAA March Madness Live and watch the NCAA Men

Samsung Nexus S Could Finally Be Getting Android 4.0 3/16/2012

Although Google announced Android OS 4.0 last fall, months later only a few smartphones have been upgraded. The wait is reportedly almost ov

Amazon Appstore for Android Celebrates First Birthday With A Week-long Sale 3/15/2012

Amazon Appstore for Android is celebrating its first birthday with a week of deals on some of its customers' favorite apps and games, includ

Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX: Verizon's Best Android Phones Go Head-to-Head 3/13/2012

Two smartphone lines now have their flagship devices on Verizon: Motorola's Droid series and Google's Nexus models. Which is better for powe

Android OS 4.0 Upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S II Starts Going Out 3/13/2012

Samsung Galaxy S II owners rejoice: an upgrade to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for your smartphone has started going out. But there i

Sprint Launches Budget-Friendly Android Smartphone: The ZTE Fury 3/11/2012

Sprint subscribers looking to purchase a value-priced Android smartphone can pick up the ZTE Fury. This inexpensive family-oriented model ju

Fooducate for Android OS Review: Does Your Food Rate an A, B or F? 3/10/2012

Fooducate - Eat Healthy Diet is supposed to teach you to eat better. Yet how well does this barcode-reading app for smartphones and tablets

Sony Opening Android PlayStation Suite to More Developers 3/7/2012

Developers who want to create games for Sony PlayStation Suite will soon have access to the tools they need. This will allow them to create

Goodbye Android Market, Hello Google Play 3/6/2012

Google has changed the name of its app store. What was once the Android Market for the last several years has been re-branded "Google Play".

HTC ThunderBolt, Other Verizon Models Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrades 3/6/2012

Verizon Wireless has released a list of all the smartphones it offers that will be getting upgrades to the latest version of Google's operat

Google Android OS 4.0 Smartphones Likely to Dominate Mobile World Congress 2012 2/22/2012

The center of the mobile world's attention is going to be on Barcelona next week, as that's where the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) wil

Samsung Takes the Wraps of Two Budget Android Smartphones 2/21/2012

Today, Samsung announced the Galaxy Ace 2 and the Galaxy mini 2. The entry-level Android smartphones are going to be released to the public

ZTE Pre-announces Two Upcoming Android OS 4.0 Smartphones 2/20/2012

ZTE is looking to get a head start on its competitors by pre-announcing the release of two upcoming Android OS 4.0 headsets. These will be o

HTC One X Will Be a Quad-Core Android Smartphone 2/19/2012

Sometimes companies apparently can't settle on a name for an upcoming product. Case in point: HTC's first smartphone with a quad-core proces

Motorola Promises Android OS 4.0 Upgrades for Select Verizon, AT&T, Sprint Smartphones 2/15/2012

Select Motorola smartphones will be receiving an Android OS 4.0 upgrade sometime this year. Exactly when many of these will be introduced is

Motorola's First, Intel-Powered Android OS 4.0 Smartphone Revealed 2/14/2012

Photos of the Motorola's first, smartphone built around an Intel processor have leaked out. The device that was pictured was also shown runn

Samsung Galaxy mini 2 Android Smartphone Details Leaked 2/13/2012

Those looking for a cheap Android handset need look no further than the Samsung Galaxy mini 2, the specifications for which were leaked over

Valentine's Day Roundup: Ten Best Love Apps for iPhone and Android 2/12/2012

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love and romance are suddenly in the air. Here are ten apps for iPhones and Android phones tha

IBM: BYOD Brings Security Woes, Consumerization & Hassles Over iPhone Vs. Android OS 2/11/2012

With more employees bringing their own personal smartphones and tablets to work, employers are weighing Apple's iOS vs. Google's Android OS,

HTC Lays Out Its Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Plans: There Are Winners and Losers 2/9/2012

HTC has just announced that it is going to starting introducing Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrades for a few smartphones by the en

Vonage Releases VoIP App for Android and iPhone, Allows Free Mobile Calling 2/8/2012

Those looking to communicate with users all over the world will now have a chance to do so with Vonage Mobile. This app promises free high-d

Symantec Rolls Out Norton Safety Minder for Android OS 2/7/2012

With one out of three kids using smartphones for Internet access, Symantec today released Norton Safety Minder, an Android OS security app a

HTC Ville Smartphone with Android OS 4.0 Shown in Leaked Video 1/31/2012

An upcoming Android OS 4.0 smartphone, codenamed the HTC Ville, was featured in a leaked video earlier today. It is expected to be officiall

Samsung Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note Getting Android OS 4.0 Upgrade Soon 1/31/2012

Samsung officially announced today that the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Note will be upgraded to Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) by the e

Apple iPhone Outsold Android Last Quarter in the U.S. 1/25/2012

Apple enjoyed stellar sales in the last quarter of 2011. Not only were more iPhone units sold than in any previous three month period, a mar

Pantech Burst: An Inexpensive 4G Android Smartphone Available from AT&T 1/24/2012

The newest AT&T 4G LTE smartphone, the Pantech Burst, is now available. It has an entry-level price, but boasts some advanced features - in

BlackBerry 10 Smartphones to Run Android Apps 1/23/2012

In a conference call this morning, the new CEO of RIM, Thorsten Heins, announced that BlackBerry 10 smartphones will have an Android player,

SoundHound for Android OS Review: 'Name That Tune,' But At What Price? 1/6/2012

SoundHound is touted as letting you "name that tune," whether from a CD, the radio, or your own hummed rendition. Yet sponsored links (and p

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review: The Most Advanced Android Smartphone Available 1/5/2012

Featuring a 720p screen and Android OS 4.0, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus sets a new high point for Android phones, as well as generating a lot o

CES 2012 Likely to Bring New Android Devices and Windows Phones 1/2/2012

The Consumer Electronics Show starts next week in Las Vegas, and there will be quite a bit of smartphone-related news coming out of this gia