Google has consistently teamed up with manufactures to debut new Android software versions in a pure “Google Experience,” void of any manufacturer overlays. We’ve seen this with the smartphone Nexus line, as well as with the Motorola XOOM tablet. When it comes to Google TV however, there were actually two companies that had first crack at it, and as you already know, that didn’t go so well. For Google’s next version of Google TV, they’d like to make a better impression, and rumor has it that they may team up with LG to deliver it.

We caught our first glimpse of the Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX at CES with its added (but still irremovable) 3300 mAh battery. Instead of making things easy and allowing users the convenience of swapping out batteries, Motorola decided to create an entirely new version of the DROID RAZR, this time with better battery life for the power-sucking 4G LTE. Although everything besides the new battery remained the same, we weren’t given any sort of release date for the MAXX. The keen eyes over at Droid-Life noticed that Motorola wasn’t so coy, and in fact posted a release date of January 26 on their website.

Samsung Mobile USA recently surpassed one million Facebook followers and to celebrate this accomplishment, they’ve decided to hold a Facebook giveaway. Now until 8:59 am ET on Sunday, January 15, 2012, anyone following Samsung on Facebook can fill out one entry form per day. What are the prizes you ask? Let’s take a look at the amazing list of giveaways Samsung has planned.

We’re only weeks away from Super Bowl XLVI, and EA Sports has a special treat to get you in the pigskin mood. For a limited time, you can head over to the Android Market and download MADDEN NFL 12 for a mere $.99. That’s a great deal for football fans looking to enact virtual revenge against rival teams that squashed Super Bowl dreams. Whether your team is going to the big show or not, MADDEN NFL 12 By EA SPORTS puts you in the game with its authentic NFL action. MADDEN NFL 12 features:

The recently announced Sony Xperia S is already up for pre-order at UK retailer Clove. It’s only the black version for now, but you can reserve yours starting today for £389.99 (£467.99). Sony unveiled the Xperia S at the beginning of CES and if you missed it, it features: