NASA does some of the best work out of any public agency in the United States. Unfortunately, they are constantly defunded and must work within strict constraints. Even with the limitations, the agency was able to land on Mars with…
Google to Expand Its Android Nexus Lineup
Until now, Google has chosen one manufacturer to collaborate with and create a spec phone for new versions of Android. In 2010, HTC and Google created the first of these smartphones, the Nexus One. For the next two years Samsung…
Ice Cream Sandwich For Nexus S 4G Leaked
A week ago we brought you news that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich had come to Samsung’s Galaxy S II Skyrocket thanks to a leak. The leak allowed Skyrocket owners to get their hands on the latest and greatest version…
Latest Android Update May Have Battery Issues; Google Pauses Rollout
Google has paused the rollout of the latest update to their Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Several users reported seeing that the Android 4.0.3 was available, but were unable to download it when they tried to update their…
Google Wallet Launches (Officially)
Update: Google has now gone ahead and officially announced the launch of Google Wallet, complete with another video. Google VP of Payments Osama Bedier writes: We’ve been testing it extensively, and today we’re releasing the first version of the app…
Nexus S Free at Best Buy for Today Only
Forget all that iPhone 5 talk that has been dominating the mobile device news for the last couple of days – today is an Android day. That’s because Google and Best Buy have announced a special promotion for the Nexus…
Android Video Chat Via Google Talk
Google announced the launch of Google Talk with video and voice chat for Android phones. Apple’s FaceTime is becoming less of a unique draw to the iOS. “You can now video or voice chat with your friends, family and colleagues…
Android Security Team Talks Openness, Not Rooting
Last week, reports began to circulate that the Nexus S had been rooted. Concerns about Android’s (lack of) security ensued. Android fans shouldn’t worry, however, as this appears to be an authentic "it’s a feature, not a bug" situation.
Non-news along these lines may be a little anticlimactic, but Google has been pretty firm on the matter. The company explained its stance last week and hasn’t tried to go back on that position since.
Google Nexus S Phone Now Available Through Best Buy in U.S.
Google announced today that its Nexus S Google phone, announced last week, is now available in the U.S. starting today. The device can be purchased through Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores online and offline.
Android Gingerbread Makes Official Debut
Soon enough, lots of children will set out plates of cookies for Santa, and just in time, the mobile operating system named after a cookie associated with Christmas is going to arrive. Google introduced Android 2.3 (AKA "Gingerbread") this morning, along with the Gingerbread SDK/NDK and the new Nexus S phone.