“We’ve been hearing faint whispers that a new Nexus 7 will be announced at Google I/O this year. Until today, details surrounding the device had been surprisingly scarce, especially considering that Google I/O is almost upon us.”
Yep……
Yep……
Securities analyst: 2013 Nexus 7 should have a Snapdragon S4 Pro, Full HD display and rear camera for $199
“Remember last month’s rumor about the Nexus 7 running a Snapdragon processor? A memo by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that the Snapdragon of choice will be the APQ8064 – the Snapdragon S4 Pro.”
The “Phablet” Market is a Lie
“According to a recent report from Tapjoy the Phablet market isn’t actually a market at all. The Galaxy Note and Note II have been wildly successful products from Samsung. In fact, these two devices alone comprise 8% of the Android smart phone market.”
Android has 60% of the market!
“Android doesn’t look like it’s about to lose any of its market share to competing platforms any time soon. During the first quarter of 2013, Google’s platform powered a whipping 59.9% of all smart mobile devices sold as total shipments hit 308.7 million units.”
Google+ Hangouts Receive Much Needed Update, Finally No More Refreshing – Droid Life
“Today, Google pushed an update to the Hangouts feature of their social network, Google+. Included in the update are a few features that I’m sure plenty of you have been screaming for, so get ready to celebrate.”
T-Mobile sees first branded customer growth increase since 2009
“T-Mobile has reported its first quarter earnings for the year, with the numbers showing both good and bad things. The good, not surprisingly given the Uncarrier push, was the first growth in branded customers the carrier has seen since the beginning of 2009.”
Caesars Palace confirms ban on Google Glass-wearing gamblers
“World famous Las Vegas casino Caesars Palace has confirmed that patrons won’t be allowed to wear Google Glass when gambling. Previous statements had indicated that the heads-up display would be permitted on the casino floor as long as it wasn’t being used to film.”
Syrian Internet and Phone Blackout Enters Second Day
“The Internet shutdown in the war-torn nation of Syria has entered its second day. Government media reports there are blaming a “fault in fiber optic cables,” according to a report from Al-Jazeera, the Dubai-based news organization that covers the Middle East.”
Eric Schmidt on an internet ‘delete’ button: ‘There is a time when erasure is a right thing’
“Eric Schmidt is known for singing the internet’s praises, but it turns out Google’s chairman also thinks there should be a “delete” button for the web — some effective way of permanently erasing data once and for all.”
