This week Google sprang a couple of devices on the public with little to no leaks or warnings, incredibly so, with the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition bringing up the tablet front. This device has landed on SlashGear’s review bench this week complete with a standard AOSP build of Android inside, rolling with […]
Android Device Manager
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The first Sony-made device to appear amongst the Google Play Edition ranks has arrive on SlashGear’s doorstep, that being the Sony Z Ultra. This device went by the name Xperia Z Ultra earlier this year before it was ushered in as a more pure Android experience from Google, here appearing with essentially the same specifications […]
Microsoft appears to be considering a shift in strategy. The shift, assuming they move forward, would be one that would have them acting a bit more like Google. That is to say, giving Windows Phone and Windows RT to device makers for free and looking to supplement with advertisements and subscription revenue. Details here come […]
Back in August Google announced the Android Device Manager service. It allows Android users to track down their device in case it is stolen or lost. Google took its time to launch this service, despite the fact that Apple has been offering a similar service for iPhones since quite a long time. Android OEMs like Sony already have their own exclusive tracking service for their devices. Moreover, Google didn’t release an app for Android Device Manager, it just launched it online. After nearly four months since it was initially launched, Google today released the Android Device Manager app for mobile devices.
Through the app, users can track, ring, wipe or lock any Android device that are associated with their Google accounts. The app also has a menu built-in through which users can easily switch between multiple accounts. The app will be particularly useful for those who own multiple Android devices, for example, it would be much easier to track an Android smartphone through your Android tablet that has the app installed. Smartphones and tablets are both natively supported, so there are no UI scaling issues. Android Device Manager app is live now, it is available as a free download from the Google Play Store.
Android Device Manager Mobile App Finally Released original content from Ubergizmo. 
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The developers at Rovio have revealed their next big play for the mobile gaming universe with a customizable racing game by the name of Angry Birds GO! This game works with some of the same premises as he previous games they’ve released – customizability from Bad Piggies, catapulting birds from Angry Birds – and twists […]
The Nexus line’s reputation of bad camera phones seems to have stopped at the Nexus 5
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A couple of years ago the trend of creating your custom Android mascot really caught on, thanks to the Androidify app that Google released. Since then the trend has died down and the app hasn’t received any attention. Out of the blue, Google today released a major update for the app. It has been revamped with a new user interface as well as new outfits that work well with the upcoming holiday season. The app lets users create their custom Android mascots, which can then be used as personal avatars on the internet, which is exactly why it became so popular back then.
Users have a lot of customization options, they can select from different outfits, hair styles, accessories and what not. All of these options can be used to add a personal touch to the mascots, different body proportions are included as well so users can really craft their ideal avatar. It wouldn’t take much effort to make the mascot look as much as it can like you, which is kind of why most people download this app in the first place. The spirit of Christmas is noticeable, holiday themed outfits and accessories like Christmas lights and candles are also available. Androidify is a free app, it is live now in the Google Play Store.
Androidify App Revamped Ahead Of The Holidays original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Asus officially announced its new PadFone Mini smartphone in Taiwan this week. The smartphone has a 4.3-inch screen with a native resolution of 960 x 540. The chip inside the smartphone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 paired with 1GB of RAM. Internal storage is 16GB. Like most Android smartphones, the PadFone Mini supports storage expansion […]
Earlier this year we reported on an interesting little gadget called the i-Flashdrive which basically allowed iPhone users to transfer data from their iPhone to the accessory, which can then be transferred to a computer. This was incredibly handy for those who needed a way to transfer files but might not have their Apple cable with them. Now it seems that the folks behind i-Flashdrive are back except this time instead of transferring data from an iPhone to a flash drive, it will allow for the transfer of files between iOS and Android devices!
Basically what PhotoFast did was swap out the USB for a micro USB, allowing it to attach to basically any Android device, but unfortunately it still sports the 30-pin dock connector, meaning that iOS users would need an adapter if they are using newer iOS devices that have the Lightning port. The device will then use an app available for iOS and Android to then transfer files, such as photos and videos, between either device. Unfortunately much like the original i-Flashdrive, the newer model is just as expensive and will cost $170 for the 16GB version, $230 for the 32GB version, and a whopping $330 for the 64GB version. Ouch.
i-Flashdrive Lets You Transfer Files Between iOS And Android Devices original content from Ubergizmo. 
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