Many expressed disappointment that Google failed to unveil a new Nexus smartphone at Google I/O, but a white Nexus 4 has appeared at the show. Here's a collection of photos and one video showcasing the new white Nexus. More
Smartphones routinely have 5-inch screens and larger bodies, and the LG Optimus G Pro is a grand device that makes quite an impression. Is this yet another trailing device, or has LG managed to make this new phone for AT&T standout for more than its size? More
No one would be surprised to hear that Samsung, the world's largest smartphone producer, expects its flagship product to see a strong wave of early sales. However, few would have expected to see so many sales so soon. More
At a crucial time when HTC faces stiff competition and less-than-optimal production levels, the Taiwanese manufacturer appears to have found a way to rapidly increase the number of smartphones its able to build and sell. More
Google was smart to not show off a new Nexus. It was even smarter not to show off a new version of Android, despite the disappointment and complaints from attendees and viewers of the Google I/O Day 1 keynote. More
Many expressed disappointment yesterday when Google announced a new messaging client supporting instant messaging and video calling but not SMS. That feature will arrive in a future update according to Google+ Community Manager Dori Storbeck. When asked if Hangouts would support SMS integration, Storbeck confirmed that it will introduce "the most requested feature" later. There's no timetable for the unveiling, but Hangouts will eventually become the unified messaging client that Android and iOS users hoped to see completed in time for Google I/O.
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One day after Google announced that its Google Play, née Android Market, had reached 48 billion downloads, Apple announced that its App Store has reached 50 billion downloads. More
The Pebble smart watch got a little smarter today with the announcement that developers can now take access of new tools that allow the watch to control more areas of smartphones and handle notifications for more activities. More
Windows Phone and BlackBerry will not challenge the leading platforms of Android and Apple iOS for a long time, but the two operating systems jockeying for third place have switched positions as Windows Phone has moved ahead of BlackBerry in shipments, according to market research firm IDC. More
Android's music options grew today with the introduction of Google Play Music All Access. Users can play songs from Google music library, add their personal collection, create smart playlists, and discover new music. Here's our first impression. More
Google has sent Microsoft a cease and desist letter demanding that Microsoft remove the YouTube app from the Windows Phone Store because of the app makes multiple violations of YouTube's rules. More
Say hello to a new Google Maps application for Android and iOS that switches to a refreshed graphics package with a wealth of search options for discovery and directions. Here's the new Google Maps for tablets and smartphones coming soon. More
At its Google I/O conference, Google's Search team took the stage to showcase how web and mobile devices will soon enhance the way that Google anticipates data, responds to search, and interacts with users. More
Google today announced that it will end the "fragmented" grid of messaging services and allow users to focus on communication. The new Hangouts app simplifies connections and the way that notifications are handled in its instant messaging and video calling app. More
The Samsung Galaxy S 4 is one of the best selling smartphones, but it's not for everyone. Google today announced that it will soon begin selling its own version of the Galaxy S 4, only its edition will run standard Android 4.2 software. More