Eric, Author at Droid Life

New Reports Say Samsung Galaxy Gear Won’t Make Calls On Its Own

Eric August 19, 2013 45

As the Samsung Berlin IFA event gets closer and closer, we hear more and more about what we might see when they finally step on stage. Rumors make the Galaxy Gear smartwatch almost a lock to be shown on September 4, but we have heard bits and pieces about how...

NBA General Manager Says Referees With Google Glass Are a “Great Idea”

Eric August 19, 2013 31

We have seen Google Glass adopted widely since its Explorer Program launched. Fashion designers, NFL players and Tennis players have all gotten their hands on the device to see how it could benefit them. In a recent Ask Me Anything with Houston Rocket's...

Sliding Explorer is a Slick, Holo-Themed File Explorer That You Should Check Out

Eric August 19, 2013 39

If you are like me, you're probably still running the same file explorer on your phone or tablet that you've had for over a year now. Android has changed a lot in the past year or so and with those changes came new visual guidelines for apps. Sliding Explorer...

Could the HTC One Max Launch With a Fingerprint Scanner and Pogo Pins?

Eric August 19, 2013 53

The idea of a fingerprint scanner on your phone is nothing new and you will have a hard time selling a device solely based on that - just ask the Motorola Atrix. Nevertheless, fingerprint scanners seem to be making a comeback in popularity, and today's picture...

Beats By Dre Reportedly Looking for Investors to Buy Out HTC’s Share of the Company

Eric August 19, 2013 37

It seems that HTC just can't catch a break these days. The HTC One isn't saving the company as HTC hoped and sales in some of the past quarters have been disappointing. As the numbers have rolled in, they have signaled for Beats By Dre to look for other...

HTC and Sprint Were Planning Phone Customization Before the Moto X

Eric August 15, 2013 59

There are lots of arguing points when you bring up the Moto X, but the general consensus from the industry is that MotoMaker is pretty awesome. Even if it's only available for AT&T customers at the beginning, the ability to customize your device just to...

Rumors Point Towards the Galaxy Note 3 Launching With Android 4.3 and 3,450mAh Battery

Eric August 12, 2013 111

Only a few weeks ago, Android 4.3 was introduced to the world. As expected, the only devices to get the update so far have been Nexus devices. With a new lineup of devices hitting in the last few months of this year, we could see phones with it sooner rather...

Video: Robert Downey Jr. Officially Arrives at HTC, Promotes Subversive Thinking

Eric August 12, 2013 32

We have heard the rumors, but today HTC has officially announced that actor Robert Downey Jr. is going to be spearheading a marketing campaign for them. In his first YouTube video for the company, RDJ arrives at HTC HQ looking to change things up, suggesting...