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.

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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BlackBerry Q10 Pre-orders begin at TELUS, Future Shop

The BlackBerry Q10 smartphone is expected to launch sometime in April and while various Canadian carriers are expected to carry the QWERTY keyboard-toting BB10 smartphone, TELUS is the only one who has let us know that they're taking preorders. The Q10 will retail for $199 on a 3-year term or $700 outright with a month-to-month plan on TELUS.

The BlackBerry Q10 is the device that many of the RIM faithful are holding out for, it is the evolution of the popular Bold 9000 and 9900 but with a vastly updated BB10 OS and all the modern features befitting a marquee smartphone. I think it is going to be a huge seller for BlackBerry, specially since there's high likelihood of adoption by corporate and government users. Check out our video demo of the Q10 from the BB10 launch. Future Shop has also announced its own pre-order availability starting today.

The Q10 smartphone will be available at Future Shop on the Bell, Rogers, TELUS and Virgin Mobile Canada networks in the coming weeks. Customers can pre-order the new BlackBerry Q10 from any Future Shop store in Canada with a $50 deposit. 

Facebook sets sights on smartphone homescreens with Home and CoverFeed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Facebook has set its sights on your smartphone's home screen. Looking to push Facebook content, status updates and the ability to message and interact with and 'Like" Facebook stories. Calling it Facebook Home, the Android overlay runs sort of like a screensaver that runs the Coverfeed application even before users 'wake' their smartphones.

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