Android users have been able to stream Amazon Prime Instant Video to their smartphones for some time now, but finally the app is tablet-compatible (for those who don't have Kindle Fire hardware). To make it work, grab the Amazon Instant Video app (which is free, but you are still going to need a subscription to the Prime service of course). From there, just visit Amazon.com … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Instant Video Arrives on Android Tablets
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LG Wants You to Save the Date for April 28 Product Launch
Next on the list of big launch events is coming out of LG on April 28 in New York, London, and Paris simultaneously (with an event in Seoul, Singapore the following day, on April 29). There are no guarantees of course, but we have our fingers crossed that it means there will be a new version of their flagship smartphone coming from the South Korean company, the much-anticipated … [Read more...] about LG Wants You to Save the Date for April 28 Product Launch
Signs Point to Android Wear Supporting iOS Devices
As smartwatches become more sophisticated, they also become more enticing. Most of us have already chosen whether we play for team Android or team iOS, but thankfully it seems like that will not have to dictate which wearable we can choose. This is especially good news for those of us with iPhones: Apple only has one watch, but Android can boast several options (most of which … [Read more...] about Signs Point to Android Wear Supporting iOS Devices
Microsoft Wants You to Run Windows 10 on Your (Android) Smartphone
Fewer hardware manufacturers are making Windows-based smartphones, but apparently that isn't something causing Microsoft to lose sleep. Proving yet again that they are thinking outside of the box and interested in reinventing themselves, Microsoft is working on a ROM that will morph your Android smartphone into a Windows Phone 10 device. Just to be clear, this isn't a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Wants You to Run Windows 10 on Your (Android) Smartphone
Apple Will Soon Offer Trade-In Incentive to Android Owners
Apple has the solution to all of your problems, at least as long as they relate to having an Android smartphone that you wish was actually an iPhone. For some time now, Apple has offered a trade-in and trade-up program for those wishing to swap their old iOS or MacOS X gear for the latest and greatest... but soon they will extend that same courtesy to those wanting to make the … [Read more...] about Apple Will Soon Offer Trade-In Incentive to Android Owners
Sony Japan Says Goodbye to PlayStation Mobile Beginning in July
PlayStation Mobile held a link between Sony's Android devices and the PlayStation Vita library. Unfortunately Sony will be pulling the plug on the service and on the mobile store starting July 15th. The service started in 2012 and allowed Indie developers to create their own games that would work on both platforms, but as Sony had placed their focus on other projects, … [Read more...] about Sony Japan Says Goodbye to PlayStation Mobile Beginning in July
Google Creates Universal App Template to Assist Developers
With the official release of the Apple Watch earlier this week, Google has their sights set on giving Android developers the upper hand. Now more than ever, app development needs to be universal (supporting multiple devices and a large number of form factors). Taking into account a wide variety of screen resolutions and sizes can be an overwhelming task for even the most … [Read more...] about Google Creates Universal App Template to Assist Developers
Acer Schedules NYC Event for April 23
It's been a rather busy and exciting start to 2015, with the first few months seeing exciting news from high-profile events like CES, Mobile World Congress followed by a buzz-worthy launch courtesy of Apple. With that in mind, it seems a little strange to hear that Acer has scheduled a 'global press conference' in New York City for April 23 --not so much because they wouldn't … [Read more...] about Acer Schedules NYC Event for April 23
MixRadio Music Service Enters Private Android Beta
Not since the early days of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) have users been so loyal to a platform in an attempt to retain the use of a single app. This is the case with MixRadio on Windows Phone; known as a popular music streaming service that recently made the move from being a Microsoft-owned property (by way of the pieces acquired from Nokia) to one belonging to Line. … [Read more...] about MixRadio Music Service Enters Private Android Beta
Microsoft Delivers Numpad to Android Tablets for Excel
If you want to get in to a heated debate with a true nerd, ask them if they feel numpad is a true necessity for a keyboard (and let me advise you ahead of time to avoid the arrow keys argument entirely). Honestly though, if you do a lot of work with spreadsheets that numpad comes in pretty handy. Microsoft agrees, and so if you happen to have an Android tablet, there is a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Delivers Numpad to Android Tablets for Excel