Moto G first-impressions

This week we’ve gotten the opportunity to work with the Moto G, the international off-contract hero phone for Motorola. This device was designed to attract users who no longer want to deal with the payment plans involved in on-contract smartphones both inside the United States and abroad, bringing a build that’s well and above previous […]

Project Svelte: Android 4.4 KitKat works on entry-level thanks to modded Nexus 4

In the creation of the newest version of Google’s mobile operating system Android 4.4 KitKat, the developers responsible for testing it did so on modified Nexus 4 devices. One key element in the creation of the full feature set of Android 4.4 KitKat was “Project Svelte”, a name for a goal that was to bring […]

KitKat software update hits Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Play editions

It’s time at last for the Android 4.4 KitKat software update to work with both the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One in their Google Play editions. These versions of the devices work with the “Nexus” version of the Android operating system from Google. This version of Android works with bits and pieces of […]

Moto G USA availability begins today: off-contract and GSM

It’s time already to see the Moto G hit the market in the USA despite previous suggestion that we’d have to wait until 2014. That is, if you’re all about working with the GSM model of the device rather than the CDMA version, meaning you’ll be working with the likes of AT&T and/or T-Mobile rather […]

Moto G specifications and price aim for mid-tier dominance

There’s little argument over where Motorola is aiming with the Moto G. Having already made a mark in the United States with the Moto X in its customizable, hands-free mode-toting, multi-carrier subsidized form, this generation’s hero phone for Motorola goes international with a taste the budget-friendly. This device works with a 4.5-inch LCD display at […]

Samsung Galaxy Core Plus joins downward trend

Today Samsung has introduced a device by the name of Galaxy Core Plus, just the newest in a line of devices from most manufacturers that works with a set of specifications that appear to be a downgrade from their predecessors. While this may seem especially curious given the name (they’ve added a “Plus” to its […]

Android 4.4 KitKat updates approach: HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung

Google appears to be getting serious about putting the whole modern device lineup on their newest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system software update here just days after the system was revealed in full. While you’ll be able to pick up the LG-made Google Nexus 5 right this minute, each of the four major US-based manufacturers […]

HTC One KitKat update schedule solidified

This morning the folks at HTC have confirmed their intentions with the HTC One, HTC One Max, and HTC One mini for updating software builds to Android 4.4 KitKat. With the United States and the likes of Europe, the Middle Ease, and Africa, HTC will be working with carriers to update to KitKat starting – […]

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 hands-on

This week we’re getting our hands on both of Lenovo’s newest in Android tablet technology, starting with the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8. This device works with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean right out of the box and features a metal hinge that allows the tablet to stand up on its own, work as an exceptional handle […]

Lenovo Yoga Android tablet makes USA debut

This week the machine formerly only known as the B-8000F has appeared in the United States with the much more consumer-friendly title Lenovo Yoga Tablet. This machine is arriving in two iterations, one of them an 8-inch display-toting machine, the other a 10.1-inch display unit. Both devices work with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and MediaTek […]