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Google to Shut Down Sync Service, with Microsoft Taking The Brunt

Google to Shut Down Sync Service, with Microsoft Taking The Brunt

By Humberto Saabedra on December 15, 2012

Google will shut down and grandfather Sync access on January 30th, but Symbian and Windows Phone owners will take the brunt of the effects of the shut down

Posted in Google, Microsoft | Tagged Google, sync, Windows Phone

Galaxy Nexus vs Nexus 4 - Clear Winners, Losers

Galaxy Nexus vs Nexus 4 – Clear Winners, Losers

By PhoneNews.com Staff on December 14, 2012

Google’s current Nexus smartphone strategy has created an interesting quandary. In many ways, the old Galaxy Nexus trumps Nexus 4, and in many ways, Nexus 4 trumps Galaxy Nexus. We explain why, how, and what you should buy.

Posted in Android, Editorials, Google, LG, Nerds, Reviews, Samsung, Sprint, Verizon | Tagged 4g, Android, Android 4.0, android 4.2, aosp, cdma, faux g, Galaxy Nexus, galaxy note 2, Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III, Google, gsm, HP, HSPA+, ics, jb, jelly bean, LTE, microsd, Nexus, Nexus 4, prepaid, sprint, Straight Talk, T-Mobile, UMTS, Verizon, webos, WiMAX | 4 Responses

Google Maps Now Available As Standalone App on Apple App Store

Google Maps Now Available As Standalone App on Apple App Store

By Humberto Saabedra on December 13, 2012

After months of rumors, Google and Apple release a standalone Google Maps with Navigation app for iOS

Posted in Apple, Navigation | Tagged Apple, Google, ios, maps

Deal: Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch, $50 Off All Models

Deal: Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch, $50 Off All Models

By Christopher Price on December 10, 2012

Amazon offers the largest discount to-date on Kindle Fire HD 8.9, in time for “Green Monday”.

Posted in Android, Deals | Tagged Android, Android 4.0, AT&T, deals, Google, ics, kindle fire, kindle fire hd, kindle fire hd 8.9, LTE, tablet

Deal: HTC One V - $49.99 Shipped

Deal: HTC One V – $49.99 Shipped

By PhoneNews.com Staff on November 26, 2012

The lowest price we’ve ever seen for the Android 4.0 HTC One V. Just don’t ask for Jelly Bean to be added in later on…

Posted in Android, Deals, HTC, Sprint, Virgin Mobile | Tagged Android, Android 4.0, android 4.1, evo v, Google, HTC, HTC One, Ice Cream Sandwich, ics, jb, jelly bean, One V

Google Confirms Motorola Xoom and Nexus S Left Off 4.2 Update List

Google Confirms Motorola Xoom and Nexus S Left Off 4.2 Update List

By Humberto Saabedra on November 15, 2012

Google stops official update support for 2010 reference devices at Android 4.2

Posted in General News | Tagged Android, Google, Motorola Xoom, Nexus S | 4 Responses

ASUS Clear on Android 4.2 for Nexus 7, Vague on Own Tablets

ASUS Clear on Android 4.2 for Nexus 7, Vague on Own Tablets

By Christopher Price on November 5, 2012

ASUS didn’t need to confirm Android 4.2 for the Nexus 7, but it’s what they didn’t say that may have other ASUS tablet owners concerned.

Posted in Android, Asus, Google | Tagged acer, Android, android 4.1, android 4.2, android update alliance, Asus, asustek, eee pad, eee pad slider, eee pad transformer, eee slider, Google, Ice Cream Sandwich, ics, jb, jelly bean, Motorola, nexus 10, nexus 7, Toshiba, Xoom | 1 Response

Installing Ubuntu for Nexus 7 is a one-stop affair.

Review: Ubuntu for Nexus 7

By Christopher Price on October 30, 2012

We take a look at Ubuntu for Nexus 7, made possible with the new one-click installer promoted by Canonical. What we found certainly surprised us…

Posted in Android, Google, Nerds, Reviews | Tagged Apple, ARM, Asus, Bluetooth, bootloader, canonical, Flash, gatekeeper, Google, ios, Microsoft, mountain lion, netbook, Nexus, nexus 7, os x, review, sideload, tablet, ubuntu, ubuntu arm, unity, unlock, usb otg, walled garden, Wi-Fi, Windows 8, Windows Phone, windows rt | 16 Responses

Google Confirms Latest Nexus Line, Elaborates on Lack of LTE for Nexus 4

Google Confirms Latest Nexus Line, Elaborates on Lack of LTE for Nexus 4

By Humberto Saabedra on October 30, 2012

Google details this year’s Nexus line and goes into detail about the lack of LTE support on the latest Nexus smartphone

Posted in Google, LG, Samsung | Tagged Android, andy rubin, Google, Nexus, Nexus 4, Samsung

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III To Receive Jelly Bean Update Later Today

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III To Receive Jelly Bean Update Later Today

By Humberto Saabedra on October 25, 2012

Sprint is set to roll out the long awaited Jelly Bean update for its version of the Galaxy S III, making it the first North American carrier to do so following Samsung’s statement on update availability for North American carriers

Posted in Android, Samsung, Sprint | Tagged Android, Google, Samsung, sprint | 1 Response

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