Will Android ever compete with Xbox?

Will Android ever compete with Xbox?

Comparing something like the OUYA game-console at $99 vs the Xbox 360 isn’t really what we’d consider fair. They are two entirely different platforms operating at very different levels. However, with the new Xbox on the horizon today we found ourselves wondering if Android will soon be able to compete with the Xbox, if ever. And we’d love to hear your thoughts too. Obviously Android being a true competitor to the Xbox and PS4 … [Read more...]

Samsung GALAXY S 4 ‘Google Edition’ will be a U.S. exclusive

Samsung GALAXY S 4 ‘Google Edition’ will be a U.S. exclusive

When Google took the stage last week at their annual Google I/O developer event, many were extremely excited to see they’ll be offering a stock Nexus-like Samsung GALAXY S 4 in the Play Store. We’re sure many of you Android faithful around the world were quite excited to hear the news as well, but sadly it looks like the device might end up being a U.S. exclusive. At least for the first few months. The device will hit the Google … [Read more...]

HP Slatebook x2 Tablet with Tegra 4 hands-on

HP Slatebook x2 Tablet with Tegra 4 hands-on

Last week the folks from HP announced their latest Android tablet, one of the first devices to be powered by NVIDIA‘s Tegra 4 quad-core, and today we were able to get our hands all over it. It’s the new HP Slatebook x2 Transformer-like tablet running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and coming to market in August. Below you’ll see plenty of hands-on pictures, and even a comparison to the Nexus 10. Like many recent Android tablets, … [Read more...]

HP Slatebook x2 Tablet hands-on

HP Slatebook x2 Tablet hands-on

Last week HP announced their second Android tablet, the Slatebook x2, with a full 10-inch display and some serious power under the hood with NVIDIA‘s quad-core Tegra 4. While it won’t be available til August, today we’re getting up close and personal with the new Tegra-toting tablet. With a Transformer-inspired design, Android 4.2 and more you’ll want to take a peek below. Below we have plenty of hands-on pictures, … [Read more...]

NVIDIA shows off Tegra 4i with 4G LTE-Advanced at CTIA

NVIDIA shows off Tegra 4i with 4G LTE-Advanced at CTIA

Earlier this year NVIDIA announced their all-new quad-core Tegra 4 mobile processor, then followed that up with the Tegra 4i with integrated 4G LTE thanks to their Icera i500 LTE modem. And now today in Las Vegas for CTIA they’re showing its potential by doing a live demo testing Cat 4 LTE-Advanced pulling 150 Mbps data speeds with ease. You might be asking yourself what Cat 4 LTE-Advanced is, and you should be. Most current LTE networks … [Read more...]

Otterbox Defender and Commuter GALAXY S 4 case hands-on

Otterbox Defender and Commuter GALAXY S 4 case hands-on

We’re here in Vegas for CTIA 2013, where the latest and greatest in mobile devices and accessories are shown off to the masses. Things officially get kicked off tomorrow but here at ShowStoppers tonight we ran into Otterbox and quickly got a glance at their new cases for the GALAXY S 4. With it being the hottest new phone, and everyone loving Otterbox we figured a few pictures were in order. If you’re familiar with Otterbox, their … [Read more...]