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AT&T GoPhone changes bring 4G LTE devices to prepaid

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

Today the folks from AT&T have announced a slew of changes and improvements to their GoPhone prepaid plans and lineup of smartphones. We've been hearing rumors lately about what could be changing, but today they made it official. Things are about to get cheaper, and they'll also be offering 4G LTE access to prepaid customers.

Man of Steel brings his superhero power to the Play Store

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

Last week we learned that along with the new Superman movie, Warner Brothers would also be releasing a game to go alongside the new release for Android. If you aren't a movie aficionado, Superman: Man of Steel hit theaters today in the USA, or late last night for those hitting the midnight showing. And for you fans, the game did too.

Samsung confirms Jay-Z music partnership with NBA Finals reveal

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

As you all know, the folks from Samsung have been going big lately with their ad campaigns, commercials, and superstar partnerships. Today we can confirm that one more biggie has just signed on, although we don't know the details. Samsung and hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Jay-Z have just teamed up for something big, and we'll find out all the details Sunday.

HTC One Mini UAProf confirms Android 4.2.2 and 720p display

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

At this point in time no one doubts the rumors that HTC is working on a One mini to follow up their wildly impressive and successful HTC One. It has been leaked more times than we can count, and even yesterday live pictures of the device in the wild were found. Now today, a User Agent Profile is confirming more details yet again.

Facebook invite teases arrival of a “new product” next week

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

Apparently the folks from Facebook have another product they'd like to share with the world. The man in charge, Mark Zuckerberg, and his entire team have been busy adding Twitter-style #hashtags to Facebook, introducing new home replacement launchers on Android, and even the HTC First "Facebook Phone" (fail) but apparently they aren't done yet.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini hits Bluetooth SIG on way to Verizon

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

Today, we're seeing some mixed reports regarding a new Samsung smartphone that will be headed to Verizon Wireless. So far the details are scant, but it's likely the newly announced Galaxy S4 Mini, but for Big Red here in the USA. Samsung devices for Verizon always have model numbers starting with SCH, and today we're seeing a new one that has our interest piqued.

CPU-Z comes to Android after years on the PC

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

Today we have some excellent news for all you PC and Android enthusiasts. After years and years of being one of the go-to programs on desktops, CPU-Z has arrived for Android. The popular tool is extremely useful in many usage scenarios and will give you important info about the CPU (processor) of your PC, and in this case, or Android devices.

Galaxy S4 gold-plated edition brings elegance to Android

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

When you have extra cash to throw around, you might as well rock the latest and greatest smartphone on the planet with style. The iPhone isn't the only one getting the gold-plated treatment, and we have the Samsung Galaxy S4 wrapped in Gold, Platinum, or Rose Gold for you below. Sadly it'll cost you some serious coin so you better start saving your pennies now.

New Nexus 7 clears the FCC with 5 MP camera and 4G LTE

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

ASUS and Google have been busy lately, but we're all still waiting to see what exactly they've been working on. With the new second-gen Nexus 7 not arriving at Google I/O as expected, we've now been seeing multiple reports on the slate, but still no sighting. After an unknown 7-inch ASUS tablet listed as the K008 with Android 4.3 cleared the Bluetooth SIG last week, today it's passing through the FCC.

Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Galaxy Camera hardware photos leak

By Robert Nelson
on 14 Jun, 2013

Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy S4 Zoom and while we are waiting to see where and when the handset will be available, a few in-the-wild style images have recently surfaced on the Chinese language weibo.com. The images are showing the Galaxy S4 Zoom sitting alongside the Galaxy Camera. And in addition, the Galaxy S4 Zoom is also pictured with an iPhone 5 and Nokia 808 PureView.