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The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is official, with a design similar to the iPhone
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is official, with a design similar to the iPhone
Samsung has made their highly-anticipated Galaxy Alpha smartphone official, following weeks of rumors and leaks. 14 Aug 2014 - 6 comments
Popcorn Time for Android beta 2.2 already available, days after last update
Popcorn Time for Android beta 2.2 already available, days after last update
Following a major update earlier this month, the team behind Popcorn Time has now released beta 0.2.2 for Android. 13 Aug 2014
Latest Popcorn Time beta for Android includes free VPN
Latest Popcorn Time beta for Android includes free VPN
The team over at Popcorn Time has released the latest Android beta of the software, including some sure to be well-accepted features like free VPN. 08 Aug 2014 - 2 comments
Review: Nvidia SHIELD Tablet LTE and SHIELD Wireless Controller
Review: Nvidia SHIELD Tablet LTE and SHIELD Wireless Controller
After making an ill-received tablet last year and a better-received gaming handheld, Nvidia has come back with a vengeance combining the two with the new Shield Tablet. 07 Aug 2014 - 6 comments
StratAn: Android now at 85 percent smartphone market share
StratAn: Android now at 85 percent smartphone market share
According to the latest figures from research firm Strategy Analytics, 85 percent of all smartphones shipped for the Q2 were running Android, a new record high for the mobile OS. 05 Aug 2014 - 2 comments
Facebook's standalone Messenger app is now mandatory if you want to chat
Facebook's standalone Messenger app is now mandatory if you want to chat
Facebook will be removing messaging functionality from its iOS and Android apps in the next week, meaning if you want to continue to use the social network to chat you will need to get the standalone Messenger app. 29 Jul 2014 - 4 comments
Google and Motorola working on new 5.9-inch flagship Nexus smartphone
Google and Motorola working on new 5.9-inch flagship Nexus smartphone
According to a new report, Google and Motorola are working on a new flagship smartphone that will be significantly larger than any previous Nexus device. 28 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
Missed Google's I/O? Here's the official highlight reel
Missed Google's I/O? Here's the official highlight reel
Last month, Google had their annual I/O developer conference, unveiling a plethora of new software, hardware and features over a sprawling two and a half hour event. 16 Jul 2014
Popcorn Time beta 2.0 gives Android users Chromecast support
Popcorn Time beta 2.0 gives Android users Chromecast support
We received an email yesterday from pirated movie streaming service Popcorn Time, showing off the upcoming features of its 2.0 version beta software. 13 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
Avast: Android's built-in factory reset option will not wipe your phone properly
Avast: Android's built-in factory reset option will not wipe your phone properly
Avast, the makers of security products for mobile and desktop devices, are claiming that Android's built-in factory reset option does a poor job of really deleting your personal information. 10 Jul 2014 - 3 comments
Kantar: Android with 62 percent of U.S. smartphone market share
Kantar: Android with 62 percent of U.S. smartphone market share
According to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, Android continues to gain market share in the U.S., pulling away from iOS significantly as of May 2014. 07 Jul 2014 - 10 comments
OUYA starts restrictive All-Access pass for $60 per year
OUYA starts restrictive All-Access pass for $60 per year
OUYA, the Android gaming set-top box that failed to gain any traction outside of Kickstarter, has started a new annual pass give gamers access to the a nice library of games. 04 Jul 2014 - 5 comments
Review: The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 in all of its Super AMOLED glory
Review: The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 in all of its Super AMOLED glory
Samsung has built the best Android tablet to date, but it could still use some major work. 01 Jul 2014 - 7 comments
Google I/O: Chrome OS to run Android apps natively
Google I/O: Chrome OS to run Android apps natively
Google is actively working on integrating Android into everything it does, including its own Chrome OS operating system. 26 Jun 2014
Google goes directly at Microsoft Office with new mobile productivity suite features
Google goes directly at Microsoft Office with new mobile productivity suite features
One of the nearly infinite announcements Google made today during their 2014 I/O conference was the addition of numerous features to its office suite that will help Android mobile users live without needing Microsoft's market leading but expensive Of 26 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Google I/O 2014: 1 billion active Android users per month
Google I/O 2014: 1 billion active Android users per month
Google's Android boss Sundar Pichai announced today at the 2014 I/O developer conference that over the last 30 days there were over 1 billion active Android users. 25 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft announces Nokia X2
Microsoft announces Nokia X2
Just months after Nokia launched the X smartphone running on Android with a user interface that mimics Windows Phone, new parent Microsoft has unveiled the sequel: the X2. 25 Jun 2014 - 5 comments
HTC building the next, and possibly last Nexus tablet?
HTC building the next, and possibly last Nexus tablet?
According to a new report, HTC is potentially building the next Nexus tablet, and impressive device that could be the last in Google's line of reference devices. 23 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Nokia reveals Z Launcher, a smart home screen replacement for Android
Nokia reveals Z Launcher, a smart home screen replacement for Android
Nokia has surprised the market this week unveiling their new 'Z Launcher' for Android devices. 21 Jun 2014
Geohot is back - This time with a root tool for nearly every Android device out there
Geohot is back - This time with a root tool for nearly every Android device out there
George Hotz (aka geohot) is back with a vengeance, releasing a new root tool that can be effectively used on all Android devices including the unrootable Samsung Galaxy S5 for Verizon and AT&T. 17 Jun 2014 - 10 comments
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