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Is Google up to something?

Android Google! At this point last year we had already heard rumblings of what you'd announce at your annual gathering of developers and fans, Google I/O. The Google Nexus 7 made by Asus was announced by Asus earlier in the year, disappeared, and...

3 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 13 7 Reactions

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I like every platform. Is there something wrong with that?

Android More often than not you’ll find people in this industry that label themselves as "fans" that are rooting for a particular platform that they have grown to love. But for me? Well, I happen to like and dislike different parts of every...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 55 40 Reactions

Latest Android distribution numbers show Jelly Bean growing, Gingerbread shrinking

Android Many folks think of today as May Day, but Google has also decided to make today "May Android Distribution Numbers Day." The company just released the latest stats showing how the different versions of Android were represented among all of...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 11

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Pantech Perception Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes and takes a first look at the Pantech Perception, a reasonably priced Android smartphone from Verizon Wireless. Packing 4G LTE connectivity, the Pantech Perception has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4.8-inch 720p HD display,...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 1

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The real PC killer: Smartphones or Windows 8?

Android I’m sure you’ve all come across the same articles I have from time to time since the release of Microsoft’s latest version of Windows, Windows 8. Most of them generally support each other in the statement that they believe that Windows 8...

3 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 60 45 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 6: Battery life and storage space

Android For this video update to the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge , I'm talking about battery life, 4G LTE connectivity on AT&T, and the fact that you only get 9.62 GB of available space on the 16 GB Galaxy S 4 . Every time I use an...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 17

Sony Xperia Z for T-Mobile stops by the FCC, complete with its user manual in tow

Android Sony hasn't announced any plans to bring its new Xperia Z flagship smartphone stateside, but apparently the Federal Communications Commission has. A new filing on the FCC's website has revealed a version of the Xperia Z that's headed for...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 3

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Microsoft's Switch to Windows Phone Android app is a great idea

Android We all know that marketing is a tricky thing. Some might even call it a slippery slope. How many times have you seen a commercial, whether it's on TV or on the Internet, and found yourself judging it for its content and message? Did...

3 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 15

AT&T to launch LG Optimus G Pro on May 10 for $199.99, pre-orders start May 3

Android Looks like the rumors were true. AT&T this morning announced that it will launch the LG Optimus G Pro on May 10 for $199.99 with a two-year commitment. Pre-sales for the device will begin on May 3, and AT&T says that anyone that pre-orders...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 7

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HTC M4 revealed in leaked image, combines One design with 4.3-inch display [UPDATED]

Android The name "HTC M4" first popped up on our radar earlier this year, hinting at a phone that would serve as a smaller sibling to the HTC One (codenamed "M7"). It looks like our suspicions about the device were correct, as a leaked image has...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 8

Google Glass 'Getting Started' video demonstrates the basics of using the device

Android In the past couple of months, Google has begun rolling out its Glass Explorer Edition units to buyers, released a companion MyGlass app into the Play Store and even shared a video that demonstrates what it's like to wear Glass. One thing...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

LG Revolution maintenance update detailed by Verizon

Android With its second birthday fast approaching, Verizon's LG Revolution is certainly starting to get a bit long in the tooth. There's good news for anyone that's still got a trusty Revolution by their side, though, as Verizon has revealed that...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Samsung Galaxy S 4: AT&T vs. Sprint vs. international

Android If you're like me, you're a tech geek. You enjoy those little things that make devices different - including different versions of the same device. Up today, the differences between the AT&T, Sprint, and international Samsung Galaxy S 4....

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 3

NEC Terrain for AT&T leaks, pairs Android with a portrait QWERTY keyboard

Android New Android smartphones with physical QWERTY keyboards are becoming an increasingly rare sight, but it looks like we could see one pop up on AT&T in the near future. Twitter user @evleaks has posted images of a device referred to as the...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 2

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Challenge, Day 4: International vs. US models

Android Four days have passed since the start of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 challenge, and it's given me a weekend to put the phone through its paces in my personal life. Despite being labeled by some as "gimmicks," I find the software features to be...

3 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 4

Verizon Cloud can back up files, call logs and texts, storage options range from 500MB to 125GB

Android Verizon today announced that its rolling out a new cloud storage service that'll allow its customers to back up and access their information. Appropriately dubbed Verizon Cloud, the service can store content such as call logs, text...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

Sprint: Samsung Galaxy S 4 inventory increasing, now available in stores

Android Sprint originally planned to launch the Samsung Galaxy S 4 online and in stores on April 27, but the carrier was forced to push back its in-store availability due to inventory issues. The good news that those problems appear to be clearing...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 2

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It wouldn't be a bad thing if Google unveiled Android 4.3 at I/O

Android Google's I/O conference is coming up. Here in the next couple of weeks it will be right around the corner , and we'll all finally see what Google has been working on behind the scenes since the last event. Some of what they've been...

3 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 47 40 Reactions

Samsung posts Galaxy S 4 design video to show work that went into creating its new flagship

Android Much like it did when the Galaxy S III was released, Samsung this morning has posted a video that explains the work that went into creating the Galaxy S 4. The clip is full of interviews with various Samsung designers that touch upon both...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 official with 7-inch display and Android 4.1

Android Samsung this morning introduced the latest addition to its tablet lineup, the Galaxy Tab 3. The new Galaxy Tab 3 sports a look that's more than a little similar to the recently-released Galaxy Note 8.0, though the Galaxy Tab 3's display is...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 13 10 Reactions