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I wouldn't have been surprised if "Gmail Blue" was a real thing

Lifestyle Two days ago was a day that comes around every year, and every year I never pay enough attention to remember what it is until somebody, or something, completely gets one over on me. April Fool’s day is probably one of the best holidays for...

Apr 3rd by Anna Scantlin 0

Apple and Samsung gain U.S. market share as Android loses some in latest comScore report

Android Along with new Android distribution stats and a bunch of people saying "Man, it's really already ______?", the start of each new month typically brings with it some fresh U.S. smartphone market share numbers from research firm comScore....

Apr 4th by Alex Wagner 0

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What I'd like to see in Android Key Lime Pie

Android It's hard to believe Android Jelly Bean is turning one year old next month. Last year, Jelly Bean brought many welcome changes to the outgoing version, Ice Cream Sandwich, thought it was largely an incremental update. Now we're about to...

Apr 6th by Chase Bonar 0

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The world is ready for a fourth mobile platform

Android It's a good time to be involved in mobile technology. In fact, I sometimes wonder how it could get any better. And then it dawned on me. What of a web-based mobile OS, or one with multi-platform compatibility? In other words, there's a lot...

Apr 7th by Chase Bonar 0

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Redesigned Google Play Store app shown off again in new image [UPDATED]

Android Last month, a new version of the Google Play Store leaked out in both a set of images and a video, giving us an early look the storefront's upcoming redesign. Today the refreshed Play Store has surfaced once agin, but this time the image...

Apr 7th by Alex Wagner 0

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Google Play Store redesign official, rolling out to devices starting today

Android Get ready, Android users, because it looks like that Google Play Store redesign that we've gotten a couple of peeks at will be headed your way today. Google just announced a refreshed look for the Play Store, complete with Google Now-like...

Apr 9th by Alex Wagner 0

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The Galaxy Note 8.0 isn't overpriced

Android Earlier today, Samsung finally unveiled when their newest Note-branded device, the Galaxy Note 8.0, will land here in the United States. For anyone who’s been looking forward to the device that was originally announced back at Mobile World...

Apr 9th by Evan Selleck 0

Purported Google Babel details leak, 'first class iOS experience' said to be coming

Android Recent rumors have suggested that Google may be building a new messaging service dubbed "Babel" that will work across Android, iOS, Chrome and Gmail. After the name "Babel" popped up a couple of times while one Gmail user was cleaning out...

Apr 9th by Alex Wagner 0

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I want HTC's One, but Google I/O 2013 has me worried

Android Next week, the HTC One finally makes its U.S.-based debut. This particular handset has been the sole focus of all sorts of praise, from pretty much every single person I’ve seen out there who has had any significant amount of time with the...

Apr 10th by Evan Selleck 0

Nexus 10 Book Cover now available in the Google Play Store, priced at $29.99

Android Google has been busy stocking the Play Store with new accessories for its Nexus products as of late, including a dock for the Nexus 7 and a wireless charger for the Nexus 4, and now the company has introduced a new add-on for the Nexus 10....

Apr 11th by Alex Wagner 0

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More mobile platforms need a feature like BlackBerry's Hub

Android My first smartphone, the one I bought for myself, was a BlackBerry-branded device. I can’t for the life of me remember which particular model it was, but what I do remember is one of its software features: the universal inbox.

Apr 11th by Evan Selleck 0

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Now is a good time to borrow an idea from Google, Apple

Android A couple of days ago news hit the shelves that said Google had begun rolling out its updated and refreshed version of the Google Play Store, focusing on making it more simplistic and easier to find entertaining applications. You know, I...

Apr 11th by Anna Scantlin 0

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Android Key Lime Pie needs to match the new Google Play Store

Android "It will help you find great entertainment, fast." This is how Google describes the Play Store update which will begin rolling out to Android devices 2.2 and above in the coming weeks. The update brings a familiar card-style layout akin to...

Apr 13th by Chase Bonar 0

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Skip the smart watch, Microsoft

Windows Phone 8 It’s interesting to see how quickly the smart watch rumors are picking up speed. Moreover, considering that we’re only seeing wearable tech from companies like Pebble, the impact they are having can’t be ignored.

Apr 15th by Evan Selleck 0

Google says first Glass Explorer Edition units ready, releases spec details and MyGlass app

Android This ordinary Monday night has turned into a pretty big deal for anyone interested in Google Glass, as the search company has unleashed a motherlode of new information on its upcoming piece of headwear. First up, Google has begun sending...

Apr 16th by Alex Wagner 0