It appears that a few people asked Santa Claus for smartphones or tablets and Santa appears to have come through in a big way. In fact, it was a record-setting day with 17.4 million Android and iOS devices being activated on Christmas Day according to Flurry Analytics. More iOS and Android devices are activated on Christmas Day than on any […]
Google extends free Gmail calling in Canada and U.S. through 2013
Google yesterday announced that it will continue to offer free domestic calls in Canada and the U.S. through Gmail through 2013. The service that lets Gmail users call standard phone numbers has been free since it launched in 2010. Many of you call phones from Gmail to easily connect with friends and family. If you’re in the US and Canada, […]
Motorola nabs key Samsung marketing executive?
Earlier this week, we got our first sign that Google has some big plans in 2013 for its recently acquired Motorola business. The rumoured Motorola Phone X is meant to take on flagship devices from other smartphone manufacturers. But an impressive device alone is likely not enough. A strong marketing campaign will also be needed to make sure that the […]
Video: Happy Holidays from Android
With Christmas just around the corner now, the Google Android has put together a video to wish the Android community happy holidays: Thanks for being part of the Android community in 2012. Happy holidays from everyone at Android! It’s nice to see that even Bug Droid, the Android mascot, will celebrate surrounded by friends and all the latest Nexus devices. […]
Motorola developing ‘X Phone’ to take on Apple and Samsung?
It has been relatively quiet on the Motorola front for a while. Having been acquired by Google earlier this year, it’s been unclear how the manufacturer would move forward under the umbrella of its new owners. A report by The Wall Street Journal now suggests that Motorola has some very exciting surprises in store for us for 2013. The report […]
Google Nexus 7 docking station coming soon for US$39.99
Despite the success of the Google Nexus 7, Google and ASUS have been slow to offer accessories for it. So far, we have only seen a cover (available in three colours) and a charger. Earlier this month, we got a peak at an upcoming docking station. It is now listed on the B&H for US$39.99 (or CA$39.53). It is not […]
New entry-level Google Nexus 7 tablet to cost more than US$99?
The rumours that Google will launch a new entry-level tablet continue. The latest report indicates that a lower-priced Nexus 7 could launch as early as Q1 2013 although the companies could also wait until Q2 as the first quarter traditionally sees slower sales. According to Digitimes, Google is working with ASUS rather than Quanta Computer as it reported in the […]
Video: Google Nexus 4 ads from Google and LG
The Google Nexus 4 is the subject of two new ads, one each from Google and LG. Google’s ad focuses on Photo Sphere, a feature introduced in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. LG’s ad is more encompassing, showing different people using the smartphone for different purposes by using different tools including Photo Sphere, Google Now, Wi-Fi Display, and Android Beam. The […]