Tag: Android

Bargain Android

At $199, the Nexus 4 is the steal of the century. Somebody call Chevy Chase! But the price drop does put a crimp on my upgrade plans.

Google Search: Do you know the Waze to San Jose?

I gave the updated Waze (3.7.3) a test drive this morning in San Jose and around Silicon Valley.

Nexus 4 receives Android 4.3 build update

Google is teasing us. Whispering in our ears: Key Lime Pie. Key Lime Pie. You want it. You want it.

Samsung makes push for developers

2013 has been a big year for Samsung. In March, the Galaxy S 4 was unveiled at a splashy New York City event. The phone was go on to a big seller, receiving mostly positive reviews.

A Colorful Year for Mobile

We've come a long way since Apple shocked the world with the intro of a--gasp--white iPhone.

Early Google Glass apps show promise

It looks like Google Glass, if not ultimately a commercial success in 2014, will (continue to) play a large part in shaping our thinking conversation about the next generation of computing.
Google Maps and Waze navigation GPS apps for iOS and Android

Google Maps and Waze continue to morph

When Google bought Waze for $1.3 billion last summer my suspicion was that we'd see a "Waze layer" type of option that would place all of its social capability on top of the existing Maps app.

Smartphones Rule

Google's Android dominates. Microsoft has become the No. 3 smartphone operating system overtaking BlackBerry.

The convenience of Qi

Drop and charge. The promise is enticing: you simply place your device on a pad, and, presto, it magically begins charging. But does it work?

Invest like a Billionaire

You may not have access to billions of dollars to channel into the market, but that doesn't mean you don't have access to the brains of those who do.