Sure, the back half of the HTC One is made of metal, but the front half is all glass, baby. And both of them could use some protection. One of the early entries in the HTC One case department is the venerable Otterbox, which has a trio of shells in the works. The cases actually [...]
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The Nexus 4 Wireless Charger
February 17th, 2013 
dantekThere’s really not a whole lot to say about the Nexus 4 Wireless Charger. It’s a $59 Qi-standard compatible wireless charger that charges your Nexus 4. Plug it in, put the phone on it, and go. No muss, no fuss, thank you, drive through. This one’s made specifically for the Nexus 4, though presumably other Qi-standard phones will [...]
r.Pod Multifunction Portable Solar Battery Pack and USB Charger review
February 15th, 2013 dantekThe r.Pod (by Misemet) is a giant pill that cures many ails.As a backup battery supply, it offers 4100mAh worth of extra juice for your phone, tablet, or digital device. As a flashlight, the 170 Lumen LED lamp is bright enough to light your way through the darkest of corridors. As a lamp, it brightens [...]
Mophie Juice Pack for the Galaxy S3 – an update
February 13th, 2013 dantekA few weeks ago we reviewed the Mophie Juice Pack for the Samsung Galaxy S3. Mophie PR was a little surprised that we came away not all that impressed, given that we’ve sung the praises of its iPhone Juice Pack. In fact, Mophie was concerned that because we’d purchased our first two units from resellers on [...]
Nexus 4 wireless charger finally available for $59.99
February 12th, 2013 dantekGoogle has finally put the Nexus 4′s official wireless charger on sale for $59.99, with a five-charger limit. The charger uses the Qi wireless technology, which juices up your phone without having to actually plug in the device. So you put it down to charge, pick it up and go.The tech specs list a 4-hour [...]
Wikipad 7-inch gaming tablet to launch this Spring for $249
February 8th, 2013 dantekAs a follow-up to the launch of its 10-inch gaming tablet in conjunction with Gamestop, Wikipad is taking the wraps off of its 7-inch offering today. The concept here is to have a powerful tablet that is also capable of being slotted into a proprietary controller case for added functionality. We’re looking at the same specs [...]
Ten basic Android terminal commands you should know
February 5th, 2013 dantekFor a lot of us, the fact that we can plug our Android phone or tablet into our computer and interact with it is a big plus. Besides the times when we’ve broken something and need to fix it, there are plenty of reasons why an advanced Android user would want to talk to his [...]
Flygrip a bit pricey for you? Here are three alternatives that won’t break the bank
February 1st, 2013 dantekUnless you’ve been living under a rock, smartphones are getting bigger and bigger and the ultimate one-handed operation device is slowly fading away. The need for something to assist with not dropping your rather expensive investment is on the rise. In stepped Flygrip, the small and popular solution for all things large. Flygrip allows seamless [...]
Deal of the Day: Qmadix Vibe Flex-Gel Cover for HTC EVO 4G LTE
January 30th, 2013 dantekThe Jan. 29 ShopAndroid.com Deal of the Day is the Qmadix Vibe Flex-Gel Cover for HTC EVO 4G LTE. The Flex-Gel Cover accentuates your style and personality in vibrant color while protecting your device from the elements. This sporty, rugged cover is made from durable, abrasion-resistant TPU and offers the ultimate choice in style and [...]
Poetic Borderline bumper case for the Nexus 4
January 25th, 2013 dantekLet’s face it, the back of the Nexus 4 is glass and it will get scratched. But it’s so darn cool looking you don’t want to cover it up! This is why Google announced that it would be selling a bumper case alongside the Nexus 4, but it’s pretty hard to come by. Luckily case [...]
