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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with new 'gold-brown' paint job leaks out

Android Not totally feeling that white paint job on Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 3 7.0? Then you may be interested in the device you see up above. That's the same Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 that was first announced a little over a month ago, but according to...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

Sony Xperia Z reportedly getting 'Google Edition' treatment as well

Android Looks like the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 may soon be joined by a third "Google Edition" smartphone. According to reports from Android Central and AndroidGeeks, Sony is working on a version of its Xperia Z that features a "Nexus user...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 7

Boost Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S III launching on June 12 for $399.99

Android After Boost Mobile teased us all with the news that it would be launching an LTE-capable Samsung Galaxy S III in June, the prepaid operator today finally came forward with the all-important availability details of that device. Boost has...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 6

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Quality vs. quantity: Which is more important in the app store?

Android Applications are the very basis of our smartphone era, so naturally having better app support within the ecosystem is what makes people want to use a platform. But what does proper app support really mean? Does it mean having the best...

2 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 4

Facebook Home gaining favorite apps tray with new update, folders and widgets coming soon

Android When Facebook Home was first made official, Zuckerberg and Co. promised that the software would receive frequent updates. One of those updates is arriving today as part of an upgrade to the main Facebook for Android app, and the update is...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

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Samsung's marketing for the Galaxy S 4 hits the spot

Android When it comes to the Android ecosystem, no one has the muscle like Samsung. The South Korean manufacturer has become practically synonymous with the mobile operating system at this point. Devices like the Galaxy S II, the Galaxy S...

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 4

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I'd download a stock Android experience from the Play Store, Google

Android A few years ago, finding ways to replace elements on an Android phone wasn't all that easy. Most of it was baked into the rooting process , whether it was made available through custom ROMs or just "Home replacements." Some of the...

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 27

BlackBerry Messenger for Android and iOS slated to arrive on June 27 [UPDATED]

Android BlackBerry hasn't yet revealed when it plans to launch BlackBerry Messenger on Android and iOS, saying only that the service will arrive on those platforms sometime this summer. We may not have to wait for an announcement from BlackBerry...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

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LG Optimus F3 officially landing at Sprint on June 14 with 4-inch display, $29.99 price tag

Android Looks like Sprint's got itself a brand new Optimus. Sprint this morning announced that it plans to begin selling the LG Optimus F3 through its website on June 14, with a launch in all Sprint channels (like its stores) slated to happen this...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

Samsung Galaxy S 4 update rolling out with ability to move apps to microSD card, other improvements

Android After the Galaxy S 4 was the subject of a kerfuffle last month that involved its storage space and the amount that's available to users fresh out of the box, it appears that Samsung has begun rolling out an update that ought to help users...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 5

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The HTC One Mini could provide what the Galaxy S 4 Mini won't

Android As we progress and smartphone technology becomes faster, lasts longer, and holds more storage it seems like the only way to get these improvements is by making larger phones. While for the most part this may be true, as time goes on we...

2 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 16

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S III LTE now available online with $69.99 down payment

Android After originally teasing a new 4G LTE-capable version of its Samsung Galaxy S III way back in January, T-Mobile officially added the device to its online shop today. The Galaxy S III LTE is now available for purchase through T-Mobile's...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Patent trolls hurt the consumer

Android If there’s one thing I enjoy on a hot summer day, it’s a big ol’ heaping helping of justice. Fortunately I get my fill of such a dish almost every day in this industry with the Hundred Years’ War between two of our biggest tech giants,...

2 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 13

Google Keyboard now available for download in the Play Store

Android The list of official Google apps available in the Play Store has grown by one today, as the company just added its Google Keyboard app to the shop's virtual shelves. As the name suggests, Google Keyboard gives users the stock Android 4.2...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 10

BlackBerry exec says other manufacturers are interested in preloading BBM onto their devices

Android BlackBerry used its BlackBerry Live conference last month to make several announcements, including the new BlackBerry Q5 device and its new BBM Channels. One of the biggest and most surprising pieces of news to come from the show, though,...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 3

Sony Xperia Z support documents appear on T-Mobile's website

Android We've already gotten a couple of strong hints that the Sony Xperia Z will soon be available on T-Mobile, but for anyone out there that may still be a tad skeptical, I've got another piece of evidence that may seal the deal. As you can see...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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HTC One mini reportedly appears in leaked images next to its full-size sibling

Android Leaks containing renders of unannounced smartphones are always a welcome sight, but I'm guessing that many mobile fanatics would rather have photos of that device in the wild if they were given the choice. There's some good news this...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active official, launching this summer with 5-inch display and rugged body

Android Less than a week after taking the wraps off of the Galaxy S 4 mini, Samsung this morning officially introduced another variant of its flagship Galaxy S 4 smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active is now official, offering a ruggedized...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 13

Sprint Vital detailed in new leak, 5-inch display and Jelly Bean included

Android It looks as though AT&T isn't the only carrier with a new ZTE-made Android device in the pipeline. A new report from Engadget has shed some light on the Sprint Vital, a device that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Sprint-bound...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 5

ZTE Mustang leaks out, appears to be headed for AT&T

Android Hot on the heels of AT&T's BlackBerry Q10 pre-order announcement, it looks like Android fans on the carrier have been given a peek at a new phone of their own. According to a tweet posted by @evleaks, the device you see above is the "ZTE...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1