The future of Android comes in all shapes and sizes.

Straight on the heels of Google I/O's keynote. We get a look at the future of android on a variety of devices and screens.  The video below shows off the latest from Android and Google on everything from watches and cars to tablets and TV's.   The video shows a number of the features and projects announced during the I/O keynote including Android Wear, Android Auto, Google...

Google launches Android 4.4 Kitkat and the Nexus 5

Just in time for Halloween. Android 4.4 KitKat is here! Voice recognition. In 4.4 you'll be able to wake up your Nexus 5 and search or issue voice commands. By saying "Ok Google".  Voice search has been improved, allowing you to further clarify what you mean by way of conversation with your phone.  Google promises it's already...

Invitations Going Out For October 24th Google Event

With the numerous rumors and leaks we've been subjected to recently surrounding KitKat 4.4 and the Nexus 5 just about the only thing we've been lacking at this point is a solid release date.  And while that hasn't truly changed we do officially have a date to look forward to. Google has begun sending out invitations to and event...

From One Second to the Next: It Can Wait.

You've probably seen a few scenes from this 35 minute documentary on Tv and/or along side the previews in a few theaters. In the film, director Werner Herzog exposes us to the events of four different individuals and the tragedies that have resulted from distracted driving.  "What AT&T proposed immediately clicked and connected...

Google launches Chromecast

Today along side the official announcement of the New Nexus 7 and Android 4.3 Google launched Chromecast. The small device is running a streamline version of Chrome OS. With it users can get content from their phones, tablets and laptop and onto their TVs. There were a few questioned raised when Google pulled the Nexus Q...

New Nexus 7 is live in the play store.

The long awaited and much anticipated (lots of leaks) New Nexus 7 is official today.  The device launches July 30th in the US and you can pre-order from the Play Store and other retailers (Best Buy etc). Staying true to the selling points of the previous iteration the new Nexus 7 packs noteworthy hardware with a compelling price...

One Today: Google's charity app now open to all

Quick Update:   Last time we covered One Today, the charity app from Google it was invite only.  I've personally been using this app since it launched. And not only is this a well built app but it allows you to flex your philanthropy muscles a bit without even getting up.   Each day new causes are featured and you can...

Do a little and Change a lot, with One Today by Google

A few weeks ago Google launched an app that seeks to capture the scaling power of mobile apps and the Play Store to combine it with charitable donations.  The app, named One Today has a simple premise; once a day you'll be shown a worthy cause presented by a nonprofit and can make the choice to give a $1 donation to...

T-mobile takes new approach to wireless with Simple Choice

Today T-Mobile President and CEO John Legere took to the stage at a event in Manhattan to make a few announcements.  One of the biggest announcements was a seemingly new approach to business of being a wireless carrier. With the announcement of the Simple Choice plan T-Mobile is trying to take a more modern and 'simple'...

What is Facebook build 141046?

I like many others today noticed a download in progress in my phones notification bar. I was immediately curious about the currently running download that I couldn't remember starting. Upon viewing the notification I became even more curious and a bit skeptical,  "Facebook (build 141046)"  This isn't the typical wording you'd...

Android 4.2.2 rolling out to Nexus devices

Android 4.2.2 is rolling out to Nexus devices right now.  This is a incremental update to JellyBean  (4.2.) so nothing major here, just the usual bug fixes and performance improvements.  No real bells and whistles to speak of, most of this update will function behind the scenes. That combined with the fact that only...

Samsung ships 100 million Galaxy S devices

Samsung has announced that is has shipped a 100 million units of it's Galaxy S line Android phones worldwide.  Samsung made this announcement via Flickr. With this came the news that their Galaxy S3 is selling about 190,000 units per day.  Samsung has been a powerhouse in the android market ever since launching the...

Browse Safely with Link Buster

If you spend any time on Twitter or Facebook you probably run across your share of  link spam in one form or another. And you may have even fallen prey to some.  By link spam we mean that obviously unusual post from your friend or individual that includes a shortened link of some kind. For example "I just made a ton of money just...

Nexus 4, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 live in Google Play Store

There has been a barrage of Nexus related news today, following the announcement from Google. And even though the live event was canceled due to concerns of Hurricane Sandy; there is plenty of Nexus goodness to share.  Some of which includes new devices, launch carriers, android 4.2 and app updates. For...