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Jolla's first Sailfish OS smartphone revealed with 4.5-inch display and Android app compliance

Android After nearly a year of teasing, Jolla today finally took the wraps off of its first Sailfish OS-powered smartphone. The device features a buttonless front with a 4.5-inch display, and around back there's an 8-megapixel camera. Speaking of...

5 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 3

Some Verizon Galaxy S 4 pre-order units already making their way to buyers

Android Verizon recently moved the launch date of its Samsung Galaxy S 4 up to May 23, a full week earlier than it's original release date, but it looks like some Big Red folk may be getting their unit even sooner. Several Verizon customers have...

5 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 18

T-Mobile's 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy S III on its way to stores

Android T-Mobile first teased its new 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy S III variant back in January at CES, but since then the magenta operator hasn't uttered a word about the device. It appears that the LTE Galaxy S III is finally about to land on...

May 18th by Alex Wagner 5

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What does Android really need?

Android There are many reasons to oppose Google's Android mobile operating system, but one of them is not stagnation. Since inception six years ago, Android has been on a fast-track towards eclipsing all other mobile interfaces on many levels....

May 18th by Chase Bonar 99 41 Reactions

Google H840 'media player' device passes through the FCC

Android Just as expected, Google I/O 2013 came and went without a single mention of the Nexus Q, Google's streaming media orb that debuted at I/O 2012 and was then "postponed" a month after launch. El Goog actually hasn't said much of anything...

May 18th by Alex Wagner 1

HTC says One production doubling this month, will continue to increase in June

Android HTC's One had some well-documented supply issues leading up to its launch, with camera component shortages pushing the launch of the device back a bit further than the company had intended. The problems appear to be behind HTC now, though,...

May 17th by Alex Wagner 8

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'Mid-range' smartphones aren't very 'mid-range' anymore

Android If you had asked me two or three years ago what I thought about mid-range smartphones, I would probably tell you that unless you really wanted a cheap, unreliable phone to not even bother with it. But it seems that we’re getting to a point...

May 17th by Anna Scantlin 8

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Popularity of the Galaxy S 4 shouldn't come as a surprise

Android In somewhat bigger news from the mobile industry today, we’ve learned that Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 is selling like bacon pancakes compared to its ever-so-popular predecessor, the Galaxy S 3. When the Galaxy S 4 was introduced back in early...

May 17th by Anna Scantlin 29

White Nexus 4 captured on video again

Android Most of our early peeks at the white Google Nexus 4 have come thanks to still images, offering us a view of the still-unannounced smartphone just lounging around in the wild. There's nothing wrong with those leaked shots, but any phone...

May 17th by Alex Wagner 1

Sony Xperia Tablet Z added to AOSP for Xperia program

Android Following the launch of Android Open Source Project programs for both the Xperia S and Xperia Z, Sony today extended its AOSP efforts to a new tablet. Sony has announced on its official Developer World blog that it has added the Xperia...

May 17th by Alex Wagner 0

Boost Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Rush receiving its Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update

Android Hot on the heels of Virgin Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Reverb receiving an update to Android 4.1.2, it appears that one of Boost Mobile's Galaxy-branded handsets is receiving a Jelly Bean update of its own. PhoneDog reader John pinged us to...

May 17th by Alex Wagner 8

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Which Android phone has been your favorite so far?

Android Cell phones have been around for quite some time, and there have been a wide variety of models to fit almost every need imaginable. Smartphones have been around for a while now, too, but they’ve certainly become more prevalent over the...

May 17th by Evan Selleck 269 179 Reactions

Samsung TecTiles 2 arrive with Galaxy S 4 support, priced at $14.99 for a pack of 5

Android After teasing its new Galaxy S 4-compatible TecTiles 2 last month, Samsung today made the NFC tags available for purchase through its online shop. The new TecTiles 2 tags feature an updated NFC protocol that makes them compatible with new...

May 17th by Alex Wagner 0

Sony Xperia L now available for purchase in the U.S.

Android Sony has been on a bit of a roll with its effort to sell unlocked Android hardware through its online store. After kicking off pre-orders for the Xperia ZL in late March, Sony began its Xperia Tablet Z presale, then it started selling the...

May 17th by Alex Wagner 1

Samsung CEO says Galaxy S 4 sales to pass 10 million next week as Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 allegedly leaks

Android The Galaxy S III has been a big device for Samsung, with the company announcing earlier this year that it had moved over 50 million units of its then-flagship smartphone. The title of "Samsung flagship" was recently transferred to the...

May 17th by Alex Wagner 4

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Google’s developer support is top notch, and I love it

Android I know, I know. You’re probably wondering when I’ll quit referring to Google I/O and just how many more articles is this woman going to publish talking about Google?! So without further ado, let’s talk a little more about Google I/O! For...

May 16th by Anna Scantlin 24 16 Reactions

White Nexus 4 proves that it's not camera shy by posing for another leaked image

Android Still hungry for more white Nexus 4, even after the multiple photo and video leaks? I can't say I blame you. The good news is that the leaks just keep on coming, and today another image of the white Nexus 4 in the wild has made its way...

May 16th by Alex Wagner 6

Virgin Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Reverb getting Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update

Android Ready for a nice Thursday surprise, Samsung Galaxy Reverb owners? It's been revealed that your trusty Android phone will begin receiving an update to Jelly Bean starting today, May 16, that'll bring the Galaxy Reverb up to Android 4.1.2....

May 16th by Alex Wagner 7

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 21: Recap

Android I'm three weeks in with the Samsung Galaxy S 4 , and as usual, I continue to find things that I like and don't like. In day 21, I'm talking about a wealth of things from microSD cards, to battery, to display, and more. ...

May 16th by Aaron Baker 9

Google Hangouts video calling not working over cellular for Android users on AT&T

Android Last year, AT&T made some waves in the mobile sea when it announced that it would only allow its customers to use FaceTime on iOS if they were on one of its Mobile Share data plans. After some back and forth about whether or not AT&T was...

May 16th by Alex Wagner 4