Right on the heels of its last leak comes new images of the Idol X+ from TCL (Alcatel). In the image above, you can see clearly there is dual SIM support due to the “SIM 2″ slot. According to GSM Insider, the Idol X+ has “a front-facing camera together with light sensor to trace the brightness. On...
SMS exploit reboots Nexus phones, app available to fix it while Google analyzes situation
An IT administrator named Bogdan Alecu has discovered that Nexus phones receiving a flood of texts may start to function a little bit differently. The Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, and Nexus 5 are all effected by this new exploit that causes those phones to reboot, crash the messaging app, or even disable...
Deal Alert! Nexus 7 2013 for $189 on eBay
Been waiting for some really good deals on Nexus devices? eBay has you covered, at least in the case of the 16GB Nexus 7 2013, offering this amazing little tablet for just $189, with free shipping. Considering buying from Google only gets you a $25 Play Store card, I think it’s pretty clear which...
Red and Rose Gold Galaxy Note 3 variants appear on Samsung Argentina’s website
Following the Galaxy Note 3′s debut in Blush Pink, Classic White and Jet Black earlier this year, Samsung’s Argentinian arm has officially added two more outfits to its phablet’s wardrobe. Images of new red and “Rose Gold” versions of the Galaxy Note 3 have appeared on Samsung Argentina’s website,...
Moto G now available for pre-order on Amazon – same low $180 price, ships Dec 4th
Should you find yourself with a few Amazon gift cards this holiday, and have been eyeballing the super affordable Motorola Moto G, good news. The device has just popped up on Amazon, where it is currently available for pre-order. A very capable entry-level Android smartphone, $180 will snag you the...
LG D830 appears in user agent profile, but what is it?
A mysterious new device going by the model number “LG D830″ has been discovered in a user agent profile by @evleaks . Posted to his Twitter earlier today, he’s about as stumped as we are on what the device could possibly be. Details are scarce, but what we do know is the display resolution weighs...
Verizon marks down full priced LG G2, HTC One Max, Motorola Droid Ultra by as much as $100
We’re not sure if it’s simply a coincidence that Verizon happened to mark down the full, off-contract prices of a few of their handsets on Black Friday, but take it as you will. Jumping onto Verizon’s site, you’ll notice the LG G2 and HTC One Max can now be purchased for $500 outright, while the...
[New Game] The Staggeringly Beautiful Side-Scrolling Action Game Badland Comes To Android
![[New Game] The Staggeringly Beautiful Side-Scrolling Action Game Badland Comes To Android](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7nkxyKo09Qs/default.jpg)
Just in time to help you unwind after a few days with the family, Badland has arrived in Google Play with a ton of free content. This is an atmospheric side-scrolling game that has some action elements along with a little dash of platforming. It's also incredibly pretty. In Badland you simply press...
[Bonus Round] Micro Miners, Ski Challenge 14, Crazy Horses: Unstabled, And Sports Car Challenge 2
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through...
Nvidia Shield on sale for $249 with free case and shipping, promo ends on December 2nd
It’s Black Friday and that means U.S. customers can find sales on just about anything under the sun, both in-store and via the web. Not wanting to be left out, Nvidia has joined the Black Friday madness by slashing down the Nvidia Shield to just $249.99 ($50 off). If that’s not enough value for you,...
Preorders up on Amazon for the Moto G, will ship December 4
After becoming available a few days ago through their own website, Motorola’s Moto G is now available to preorder on Amazon. Whether you decide on the 8GB or 16GB storage size, it will ship in just a few days on December 4. The 8GB and 16GB sizes will set you back $179.99 and $199.99, respectively....
[Deal] Verizon’s One Max, G2, and DROID Ultra full retail prices drop
The latest deal for Black Friday is a price drop for the full retail price on three of Verizon’s best devices. The HTC One Max, LG G2, and DROID Ultra by Motorola are all seeing their full price drop. The One Max and G2 can be bought off-contract for $499 each and the DROID Ultra is available for...
Moto G available for preorder on Amazon, ships in a week
After originally being slated for a January release in the US, Motorola has rushed to get the Moto G ready for the holiday season. It went up for sale, to be shipped on December 2, on Motorola’s website last week, and now the device has come to Amazon.Quite possibly the most intriguing handset in the...
The Gionee Elife E7 is the first smartphone to feature a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 800
The Gionee Elife E7 is a very interesting device for many reasons. First of all, it is the first phone to feature the 2.5GHz Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AC chip, which already makes it desirable. On top of that, it has many other hardware features that make it really catch the eye.Gionee claims that the...
Get $5 off a Chromecast and $6 Google Play Store credit when purchased through Amazon [DEALS]
You’re probably going to see a lot of Black Friday deals around the net, and while not everyone has the money to purchase $300 tablets for their friends and family, $30 should fit just about anyone’s budget. One such purchase I will be making for everyone on my shopping list is Google’s very own...
PowerUp 3.0 paper airplane gets Android app, as it passes $150,000 in Kickstarter funding
The PowerUp 3.0 smartphone-controlled paper airplane is a new Kickstarter project that has reached its funding goal of $50,000 with 56 days to go, and it has also surpassed a $150,000 stretch goal that triggers support for Android 4.3 devices – initially it only had support for iOS smartphones and...
HTC One Android 4.4 KitKat update released for U.S. Unlocked and Developer editions
Good news, HTC One owners in the USA, the handset is ready to receive its Android 4.4 KitKat update, although only certain versions of the phone will get it right away.The company announced via its U.S. Twitter account that the Unlocked and Developer Edition versions of the HTC One are ready to receive...
White Motorola Droid Mini and Droid Ultra appear in Verizon’s online store
Remember that time that images of white versions of the Motorola Droid Mini and Droid Ultra made their way online? Well I’ve got some good news for folks that liked what they saw in that leak! Verizon is now selling both the white Droid Mini and white Droid Ultra on its website, offering consumers...
