Although there are only a couple of Nexus devices currently on the market from Google, that all looks set to change in the next couple of weeks or so. The rumor mill has been overloaded with speculation regarding several unspecified Nexus smartphones and tablets, including what's being labeled as the Nexus 10.
When Mozilla first brought Firefox to the scene, adoption rates were phenomenal thanks to the lackluster performance of Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Alternative browsers were there, but none seemed to generate the hype and critical acclaim as Firefox did. Things have changed significantly since the days of Firefox 3, though, and with Google looking to dominate every technological field involving software, Mozilla has done pretty will to remain relevant.
With a mighty quad-core processor, crisp high-def display and a svelte design and form-factor, the Nexus 7 is seen as a remarkable device for its low price point, but far from perfect, consumers looking to spend small on a tablet had skimp on a few perhaps desirable features.
There could be multiple reasons why a person would want to purchase an Android powered tablet or smartphone and then go to the lengths of using a handheld gaming controller to interact with the on-screen content. Personally speaking, I could easily imagine that Jetpack Joyride would be exhilarating if touching the display was kicked out of the equation. Whatever the reason behind wanting to introduce a gaming controller, it is now possible to get an Xbox 360 wireless controller up and running with the fantastic Nexus 7 tablet.
We were expecting this announcement to pop up at some point this month, and just like clockwork, Google has sent out invites for an Android event which is going to be held in New York on October 29th.
The fabulous Samsung Galaxy S III doesn't need any introduction in the mobile world and is generally regarded as being not only the best Android handset on the market but also the best piece of hardware that the world's largest smartphone vendor has ever produced. The device has been on the market for the better part of four months now and it's fair to say that it has managed to keep all Android lovers extremely happy. Those who are coming to the end of a minimum-term on their contract with their carrier or have just been waiting for to see what's around the corner might want to take interest as Amazon is offering the Galaxy S III for as little as $99.00.
We should all know by now that Microsoft is involved in a fairly large launch schedule at the moment with Windows 8, the Surface tablet and the fantastic looking Windows Phone 8 all set for a public release in just over a week’s time. The company will be reveling in the attention that is being lavished on them, but it also means that consumers are starting to take a serious look at the likes of Windows Phone 8 as a viable mobile platform. For those who don't want to make the move from their beloved Android, then a rather nice little Windows Phone 8 styled launcher is now available on the Play Store.
"FIFA Friday," as it is unofficially dubbed, has been and gone for this year, and FIFA Soccer 13 has already sold in the millions for Xbox, PlayStation, and iOS. It may be the most popular on the market, but it's certainly not the only soccer simulator one can purchase, and the Real Soccer series does have its fair share of admirers.
I'm not sure whether it's down to the fast-moving nature of technology, or our insatiable requirement as tech enthusiasts to be presented as something new, but whenever a new product - hardware or software - hits the market, it seems no sooner do we become acquainted with our new bit of kit than we look ahead to what's coming up next. Thus, with Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 having begun trickling out to the Samsung-manufactured Galaxy Nexus among others, it's only fair we turn our attentions to the upcoming dose of Android - 4.2 - right?
Over-the-air, or OTA updates make the process of reeling in new features and security patches a great deal easier on mobile device users. The rigmarole of connecting a device to a computer while the magic happened was a common occurrence just a few years ago, but such is the fast-moving nature of the mobile field, that any update can now easily applied with a few simple taps - whether at home or on the fly. For those rocking the Galaxy Nexus or a Nexus S, an airborne bundle of joy is heading your way, and if it hasn't already reached your device, we'll show you how to pluck it from the skies.
