You could be forgiven for thinking that there's nothing but iPhone 6 and iOS 8 news going on right now, what with the leaks, guessing games and varied opinions that are all flying around on a daily basis. In fact, it's probably safe to say that if you're not of the Apple persuasion, then you're probably sick and tired of hearing about everything iOS. That's why we hope you like this new Android theme we're sharing with you today.
Earlier this month, Foursquare announced that it would be venturing away from its very check-in-centric format by offering a new, alternative social app in the form of Swarm. The idea, it seems, is to help users locate nearby friends and subsequently find interesting things to do, and today, the Swarm app has been released for those on iOS and Android.
HTC may only recently have taken the wraps off the new flagship One M8, but has wasted no time in announcing a slightly more compact, cheaper option for those not seeking anything too grandiose. With that said, the HTC One mini 2 is certainly no walkover, offering a 4.5-inch HD Display, Snapdragon 400 SoC and a 13-megapixel rear-facing shooter, amongst several other treats. Full details, as ever, can be seen after the break.
Flappy Bird, the famously frustrating title that was previously available on iOS and Android until its creator decided to take it down, is set for a dramatic return, with the dev stepping out and confirming that it will re-emerge on the scene this coming August.
As was the case last year, Samsung is expected to take the wraps off its latest Galaxy Note device in early September, with the IFA exhibition in Berlin seemingly playing host once more. But alongside the showcasing of the fourth in the famed Note series, it looks as though the Korean giant has another significant announcement in the offing, with reports suggesting that a competitor for Google Glass is to be unveiled.
If you still find yourself stuck in the middle of the ‘iOS or Android’ debate then the work that's being going on behind closed doors at Columbia University could be of interest. For a long time, one of the major factors that ultimately turned a lot of on the fence users to iOS was the quality and diversity of the native apps that are available for download via Apple's App Store infrastructure. Thanks to the work of six Columbia University students and the introduction of their Cider software that could no longer be a problem.
Let us introduce you to Andy. Or Andyroid. Not a particularly outstanding product name, but definitely something Android fans will need to have in their lives. It isn't exactly a great secret that the world of mobile is huge right now. Mobile hardware, the software that powers them and the third-party apps to extend them are extremely hot property at the minute. But don't you sometimes feel that the gulf between mobile and desktop is getting larger and larger? Andyroid is a product that's looking to solve that by breaking down the barrier between the two.
Motorola is today holding a number of special launch events across the world, and as well as taking the wraps off the Moto E - which has been leaked quite a bit during the past week or so - the company has also unveiled a 4G-ified edition of the Moto G packing a microSD slot. All of the details you need to know can be found right after the leap!
Various companies have already shown their willingness to invest heavily in wrist based technology in an attempt to conquer the market that hasn't yet fully emerged. South Korean based LG is the latest company to throw its hat into the ring with the announcement of the LG G Watch, and although the device isn't slated for release until later this month, a new promotional video manages to tease us into guessing some of the features it will ship with.
The Facebook app for Android has just been updated, with the most noteworthy new feature being support for offline post creation. Aside from that, there's not much else to report, although we suspect that - as ever - a few bug fixes and performance enhancements will have been included as a part of the deal. We've got all of the details on the big new feature, as well as the all-important download link for the app, coming up right after the break!
