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Xiaomi Announces Mi3 Flagship Device, First Smartphone Powered by NVIDIA Tegra 4

Tim September 5, 2013 38

Xiaomi, the same company that recently acquired Hugo Barra from Google's Android team, announced its latest flagship smartphone today - the Mi3. It is clear that the device is not running stock Android as seen in the picture above, but is in fact Android 4.2+...

Sliding Messaging Updated to Incorporate Google Voice Support

Tim September 5, 2013 54

Our favorite messaging application, Sliding Messaging, received a very important update this week, beginning its complete support and integration of Google Voice. In the update, texts can now be sent directly through the app from your Google Voice number. The...

PayPal Launches Version 5.0, Brings New UI and Local Check-ins

Tim September 5, 2013 14

This afternoon, PayPal launched version 5.0 of its Android application, complete with an entirely new look. Not only is it a refreshed look, but the way the app operates and performs has been completely rewritten, providing Android users with a seriously-...

Qualcomm Toq Smartwatch Launches in October, Will Cost You $300

Tim September 5, 2013 70

Yesterday, amid Samsung's announcement of its very own Galaxy Gear smartwatch, Qualcomm unveiled Toq. The Toq is a Android-exclusive smartwatch that features a reflective Mirasol display, which will allow wearers to view it in any type of lighting. The watch...

Sprint Finally Announces Moto X Launch Date, September 6 for $199

Tim September 5, 2013 38

It was previously thought that the Moto X would launch on Sprint's network on August 29, the same day as AT&T. Once that didn't happen, there was no new confirmed date for Sprint customers that were hoping to pick up Motorola's newest flagship device. That...

Thursday Poll: Are You Getting the Galaxy Gear Smartwatch?

Tim September 5, 2013 104

Yesterday, we asked if the Galaxy Note 3 was your next smartphone. With a large number of our readers saying "yes," there is only one question that remains - are you picking up the Galaxy Gear to go with it? The Galaxy Gear is Samsung's first major attempt at...

TriMet Launches Android Ticket App for Portland-area Residents

Tim September 5, 2013 14

Portland residents that ride TriMet should go pick up the recently-launched TriMet Tickets application for Android. With the Tickets app, riders can easily save a credit card inside the application, then buy a ticket anytime, anywhere. No more standing in line...

Video: NVIDIA SHIELD Receives Your Not-so-Typical Teardown Treatment

Tim September 5, 2013 13

Most of the time, those typical teardown posts are kind of boring in the entertainment department. NVIDIA looked to spice it up a bit and has delivered an awesome teardown video for all of you SHIELD fans. As the header image suggests, this is an "Explosion...