Amy Eichelberg

We may have just officially met the Moto X, but consumers are anxious to get their hands on one. The only problem is that we still don’t have a release date. Motorola claims that the device should hit retail shelves either late August or the beginning of September, but individual carriers are responsible for their own releases. That leaves us twiddling our thumbs waiting for exact dates to leak out. So, if you can’t wait for the device to launch with your carrier of choice, and have money to burn, then ebay may be a viable option for you. The […]

The Android Developer team updated the distribution numbers for the Android OS which showed how August played out. No surprise that the Jelly Bean iteration is continuing to increase gradually with numbers at 40% from last month’s 38%. Gingerbread is still holding tight to it’s 33% share of the pie. In case you were curious as to how those older versions were holding up, we’ve got the breakdown here: Ice Cream Sandwich 22.5% (was 23.3%), Honeycomb and Donut remain at 0.1% (was 0.1%), Gingerbread 33% (was 34.1%), Eclair 1.2% (was 1.4%), and Froyo 2.5% (was 3.1%). Source Via: Android Developers

There seems to be  massive confusion surrounding the Moto X and bootloaders, so thankfully Motorola’s very own Punit Soni took to his Google+ page to clear the air. Here’s what we know now: the Moto X variants for Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular will all have unlockable bootloaders. The AT&T and Verizon version will not, on the other hand, be unlockable. Not all hope is lost as there will be a Verizon Developer Edition and a general North American Developer Edition (AT&T). From Punit’s Google+: Perhaps this got missed in the launch hullabaloo … Moto X on the Sprint, US

Even though the recently unveiled Moto X is launching on various US carriers, it appears as though T-Mobile customers will have to jump through a few hoops to buy one. T-Mobile’s very own Mike Sievert confirmed in a conversation with AllThingsD that the T-Mobile Moto X variant will only be available through Motorola directly for the time being. Sievert suggested that T-Mobile could offer the flagship inside retail stores, but that for now going through Motorola direct is the only option. Here’s what the Motorola Official Blog had to say: Where to Get It   Moto X will be available in the

Motorola’s CEO Dennis Woodside spent some time directly after the Moto X launch to provide more information on what the Google owned company plans to do with their flagship. Woodside confirmed that Motorola plans to launch a cheaper version of the handset in the coming months. This affordable variant will be designed for developing and prepaid markets. The cheaper model will be ideal for the consumer who doesn’t want to shell out over $600 for a smartphone. Woodside in his own words: The experience of devices you can get for less than $200 is subpar right now. We want everyone to have access

It’s been several weeks of major hype surrounding the Motorola X launch and we can now finally put the rumors to bed. Today’s launch confirmed that the highly customizable device will be available through various major US carriers among solidifying the spec roster. At the heart of the Moto X is its new X8 Mobile Computing System. It’s not just a custom SoC, but also a Snapdragon S4 Pro with a 1.7GHz dual-core Krait CPU and a quad-core Adreno 320 GPU, alongside two unique Motorola processors. One processor is set to manage language interpretation (Google Now without the associated battery

Thanks to a group of sleuthing Georgia Tech researchers, it was uncovered that iOS had an unusual security exploit. Apparently a person could use a third-party charger with a hidden computer to install malware to a plugged in iOS device that is unlocked. During a recent hacking conference, the researches demonstrated their findings when they simply plugged an iPhone into a custom-built charger they equipped with a tiny Linux computer that was programmed to attack iOS devices. They said it cost about $45 to buy and a week to design. It infected the phone with a computer virus designed to dial the

Just mere hours before Motorola and Google take the wraps off of the Moto X, two brand new Motorola made apps have appeared in the Google Play store and in Chrome. The first app is called Motorola Connect, a Chrome extension that allows you to see text messages and calls coming through your “Connect enabled phone” in Chrome. The second app is an Android app called Migrate which enables users to migrate “photos, videos, SIM contacts, and even your call and text history” from your current phone to one of Motorola’s new devices. Connect, which includes “Moto X”: Motorola Connect allows

According to The Verge, Nokia has been hard at work developing an accessory for its Lumia devices that will act as a key finder or other attached objects. The device is coined the “Treasure Tag” and is reportedly ready for a launch within the next couple of weeks. The Treasure Tag will use a combination of NFC and Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy support signals to locate the tag in relationship to the Lumia smartphone. The Verge also cites that the device will come equipped with a loop strap for attaching it directly to your key ring. Users will have to

In a recent interview to All Things D, ASUS chairman Jonney Shih stated that his company has been working diligently on creating relationships with wireless retailers and carriers with the hope of seeing success in the crowded US smartphone market. He continued to say that while a 2013 launch is looking unlikely 2014 looks to be more reasonable. Shih seemed comfortable taking his time with this venture and doesn’t want to rush his company’s debut into the US market. While the Taiwanese manufacturer has seen massive success in the computer niche, the US smartphone market could prove to be their biggest challenge

When the HTC One in red first leaked out, it seemed natural that the spicy colored device would head straight to Verizon. You know, being that Verizon is otherwise known as Big Red. Now, thanks to our reliable friends at @evleaks it seems as though the red HTC One is actually primed and ready to go for Sprint. While Sprint has had their claim on the HTC One since the first day it launched, perhaps adding the red color option will boost their current sales. We’ve been seeing our fair share of exclusives, so it wouldn’t surprise us if this

It’s that time again, as Apple released iOS 7 beta 4 for the iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch to developers  today. The updates were released OTA before going live on Apple’s developer site. The iOS portal has now been updated with the download files and interested users can find the full changelog below. Anyone with an Apple developer account can update to iOS 7 beta 4 over the air (OTA) or check back here tomorrow as the downloads will be ready here. iOS 7 Beta 4 Changelog Notes and Known Issues The following issues relate to using iOS SDK 7.0 to develop

Are you the proud owner of the HTC One but have a hard time deciding on if you prefer the native spin on Android or the Google Edition vanilla build? If you’re shaking your head yes, then this news is for you: MoDaCo.Switch is officially available for public beta testing. Just like the name implies, the custom firmware allows its users to reboot the HTC One and switch into a different version of Android. You can now relish in both Sense 5 and Google’s stock AOSP Android build separately. User’s should note that this is more complex than a simple dual-boot. MoDaCo.Switch shares apps and data

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen a steady leaks surrounded around Sony’s next big thing, otherwise known as the Honami. What the rumors failed to provide us was with an indication of when this device would be ready. That’s all about to change as the Honami has just snuck quietly through the FCC. The recent filing hides all internal and external images of the device, but the document clearly confirms a software version called  “s_atp_honami_1_25_1“. For anyone not familiar with FCC filings this is typically a solid sign that the manufacturer is ready to release the device. Now it’s

The last update for the Verizon Galaxy S4 (build VRUAME7) patched up the previously released root and bootloader bypass exploits.  As you can imagine not too many people were jumping for joy. With that update, a multitude of GS4 users hit the developer forums hard begging for someone to find a new exploit. While this root does require a successful recovery flash we are still in better shape than before. Well known XDA members DooMLoRD and PWM978 teamed up so that you can now root your device via microSD card, a terminal emulator app on your phone, and a few files. This method does not