Google is rolling out a new messaging app called Hangouts which combines some of the features of Google Talk and Google+ Hangouts. It’s a single service that lets you chat with friends in one-on-one conversations, participate in group chats, or make video calls. Hangouts is a cross-platform service. It’s available for Android, iOS, and the […]
New Google+ browser-based photo enhancement tools roll out today
At Google I/O today the company announced several updates and enhancements to Google+, including a bunch around photos. Now when you upload images to the social network you’ll get access to a bunch of tools for enhancing them as well as more space for full size storage. It’s not as extensive as Photoshop or even […]
Google announces Samsung Galaxy S4 special edition with stock Android
Want a Samsung Galaxy S4, but don’t wand to deal with Samsung’s custom version of Android? Starting June 26th, you’ll be able to pick up a special edition Galaxy S4 directly from Google. It’ll feature stock Android 4.2 software and sell for $649. The special edition phone will have an unlocked bootloader and support for […]
Google Play Music gets new All Access subscription service
Google is rolling out a new subscription-based music service called All Access. It’s available for Android phones and tablets, and you can also use it from the web. All Access is built on top of the Google Play Music service which has been around for a few years at this point. Users can still upload […]
Google adds support for app beta tests and staged rollouts
Google is rolling out a series of updates to its tools for Android app developers. To be honest, you probably don’t care about most of them — but here’s a fun one: Developers will now be able to release beta tests and offer staged rollouts of apps and app updates. Up until now, developers have […]
Google launches Play game services, makes games social, syncs your data
As expected, Google is rolling out a new service called Google Play games. Game developers can tap into the API to synchronize game data across devices and add social elements to their games. Some of the APIs aren’t only available for Android, but also for web and iOS, which means you’ll be able to compare […]
Deals of the Day (5-15-2013)
Now that tablets with Tegra 4 processors are on the way, it’s not surprising that prices of last year’s Tegra 3-powered devices are starting to fall. But here’s the thing about Android: Most people still have hardware that’s a generation or two old, which means that most developers write apps, games, and other content to […]
Lenovo ThinkPad X230s is a thinner, lighter 12.5 inch notebook
Lenovo is getting ready to update last year’s ThinkPad X230 notebook. The model released in 2012 sports a 12.5 inch display and a reasonably compact design, measuring about an inch thick and weighing just under 3 pounds. The new Lenovo ThinkPad X230s measures 0.7 inches thick and weighs just 2.8 pounds, thanks to a carbon […]
Ekoore Python S3 convertible tablet triple-boots Windows 8, Android, Ubuntu
Can’t decide if you want a tablet or a notebook? No problem. There are plenty of hybrids that you can use either way. But what if you also can’t decide if you want a model that runs Windows, Android, or Linux? It turns out there’s at least one hybrid tablet designed to run all three. […]
HP SlateBook x2 convertible Android tablet with Tegra 4 coming in August for $480
HP’s SlateBook x2 is a 10.1 inch Android tablet with a detachable keyboard that lets you use the system like a notebook. It’s part of the company’s expanded x2 family, which also includes the Envy x2 11.6 inch Windows tablet and Split x2 Windows tablet with a 13.3 inch screen. While HP is hardly the […]