Pearson releases Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide book

Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide: is an introductory Android book for programmers with Java experience. Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s popular Android Bootcamp course, this guide will lead you through the wilderness using hands-on example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs. This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with all versions of Android widely used today. Write and run code every step of the way — creating apps that catalog crime scenes, browse photos, track your jogging route, and more. Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience you need to get started in Android development. The book is on sale now for $39.99.

Video: Facebook Home's odd new ad makes me not want to install it

So, Facebook launched Facebook Home last week. Their new Android application that lives on user's homescreens and pushes out updates and chatheads making Facebook's messaging and wall features take over user's smartphones. Now there's a new advertisement that's supposed to generate buzz for the new user-centric application but instead gives us the willies. The advertisement points out just how pervasive and interrupting Facebook can be. It also promotes using your smartphone in a plane even after the flight attendant has asked you to put your phone away.

Review: HTC One

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The HTC One is a giant step for HTC in terms of smartphone design and creation. The Taiwanese company has always been focused on devices that are very well designed, intuitive and beautiful. With the HTC One, the company has come a long way and has produced what is arguably one of the most desirable smartphones we've seen this year, but will it have enough mojo to get customers to abandon their current devices.

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Image of Lumia 928 variant due to Verizon leaks

@Evleaks on Twitter, who has been accurate in its previous outings of the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S 4, has posed up a front and back image of what it claims is the Lumia 928, a variant of the flagship Lumia 920 designed to run on that network coming in April.