Android

Google Translate for Android updated with new UI

Google today released an update for Google Translate for Android. The main enhancement is a new design with a new icon and the Holo theme that Google introduced with Android 4.0. Also included are: Esperanto translation Many new text to speech languages Google Translate now supports text translation between 64 languages, speaking text translations in 17 languages, and translations spoken […]

Google Play Store now offering Galaxy Nexus accessories

Google today announced via Google+ that it is now offering accessories for the Galaxy Nexus through its Google Play store. Only three accessories are offered so far: A vehicle dock, the HDMI Portrait Desktop Dock, and the Desktop Dock with Pogo Pin. Accessories only support the HSPA+ version of the Galaxy Nexus (the same one that is sold on Play). […]

Samsung Canada confirms June 20th launch for Galaxy S III

Samsung Canada today confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S III will launch in Canada on June 20th. Two models will be offered with the SGH-i747 model headed to Bell Mobility, Virgin Mobile, SaskTel, TELUS and Rogers Wireless and the SGH-iT999 model to be available from Vidéotron, Wind and Mobilicity. “We are very excited to bring the highly anticipated GALAXY S […]

Sony Mobile launches water resistant Xperia go and Xperia acro S

Sony Mobile today announced two new water resistant smartphones, the Xperia go (to be known as the Xperia advance in the U.S.) and Xperia acro S. Both come with extra durability and water resistance with scratch resistant mineral glass displays and protection against dust and water immersion that meets industry standard IP ratings (International Protection). Industry research demonstrates that consumers […]

“Google Asus Nexus 7” tablet spotted on benchmark site

The rumoured Google Nexus tablet appears to have been caught on Rightware’s BaseMark benchmark test results website. Identified as the Google Asus Nexus 7, it slots in at 11th, promising a decently powerful tablet. Along with the name and a few specifications, Android Police have obtained a few additional details. The details line up quite well with the latest rumours. […]

HTC One X and HTC Evo 4G LTE clear U.S. Customs in ITC compliance

HTC today issued a brief statement to indicate that its HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE are now shipping again after U.S. Customs determined that they complied with the ITC’s ruling over the ‘647 patent owned by Apple. HTC has completed the review process with US Customs and HTC devices have been released, as they are in compliance with […]