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Here are the Final Press Renders for the Moto X

Tim July 26, 2013 280

Next Thursday on August 1, the Moto X will be unveiled in New York City, and these are the final press renders according to @evleaks. We have seen the device pictured plenty of times and pretty much know how it will perform thanks to our hands-on time with the...

Samsung Ships 72.4 Million Smartphones During Q2, Holds 30.4% of Global Market Share

Tim July 26, 2013 27

Global sales of smartphones for the second quarter of 2013 have been calculated by research group IDC, showing some big numbers for Samsung in the newest report. During Q2 of this year alone, OEMs shipped a combined 237.9 million smartphone, a 52.3% year-over-...

The Makers of Beautiful Widgets Launch Quad Drawer to Google Play

Tim July 26, 2013 47

A simple question is raised by the developers of the newly launched Quad Drawer application, the same folks that created one of Google Play's most highly praised applications, Beautiful Widgets - How much time do you spend searching for apps on your device?...

Due to Insane Demand, Google Axes Netflix Deal When Buying Chromecast (Updated)

Tim July 25, 2013 174

After just a single day of Chromecast devices flying off of the shelves, Google has decided to end the sweet three months of free Netflix deal. Google reported to the LA Times that the deal was too sweet and couldn't keep up with demand. So in essence, was...

Photo Sphere Software Gets Major Improvement in Android 4.3

Tim July 25, 2013 97

As detailed in a Google+ post from Googler Evan Rapoport, the Photo Sphere team worked exceptionally hard to make the software work much better on compatible devices running Android 4.3. Stitching and exposure were always a bit off, but according to Rapoport,...

Thursday Poll: Did You Buy a Chromecast?

Tim July 25, 2013 136

Once they hit Google Play and online retailers, the Chromecast sold out fast. You can find some in select stores, so be sure to call up your local Best Buy and other retailers if you are still looking to snag one. Priced at $35, we should have known that...

Video: Relive the Nexus 7, Chromecast and Android 4.3 Announcement

Tim July 25, 2013 8

If you couldn't catch yesterday's magic, with the unveiling of the new Nexus 7, Chromecast and Android 4.3, Google has gone ahead and made the event replay-able via YouTube. The video lasts just a little over an hour, but it's nice to watch Sundar and Hugo do...

LG G2 Reportedly Confirmed for Verizon Launch in September

Tim July 25, 2013 125

According to a Korean news site, an LG executive has spilled the proverbial beans on the company's launch plans for the upcoming G2 flagship device. Unveiling of the device is set to take place on August 7, with North American availability beginning sometime...