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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...

4 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...

4 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...

4 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...

4 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...

4 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...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 13 10 Reactions

New Kickstarter project aims to finish OpenMobile ACL, run Android apps in webOS on HP TouchPad

Android The HP TouchPad is no stranger to Android, getting a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich as well as its own CyanogenMod builds. The webOS tablet was also once the target of a project called the "Application Compatibility Layer" (ACL) from a...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 3

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Large phones have won the battle, but not the war

Android Have you ever heard the phrase, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em,”? If you haven’t, then congratulations - you're probably the trendsetter in your neck of the woods. It’s a perfect phrase to describe how I’m feeling when it comes to my...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 114 81 Reactions

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Google Now on Android needs a set of standards

Android Google's bread and butter of Android are services like Google Drive and Gmail. Likewise, the company hailing from Mountain View also found a market with Google Now, and it's easily my favorite feature of any Android smartphone. I cannot...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 56 22 Reactions

Sony now accepting Xperia Tablet Z pre-orders in the U.S., pricing starts at $499.99

Android Sony has previously said that its Xperia Tablet Z will officially launch in the U.S. in May, but it looks like any customers that are interested in snagging a unit to call their own can do so a few days early. The official online Sony...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Written Review

Android The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 was a tablet that was showcased earlier this year at Mobile World Congress 2013, presumably in direct competition with other mid-range tablets like the Apple iPad Mini and the significantly cheaper, yet...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 30 15 Reactions

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What are your initial thoughts of the HTC One?

Android It's been five whole days since I received my HTC One on T-Mobile, and I'm pleasantly surprised by HTC's end-game. The One is a well-crafted piece of art that leaves little else to be desired. Build quality bests every Android device on...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 161 87 Reactions

Kyocera Elite for Verizon and XTRM for U.S. Cellular revealed in image leak

Android Looks like Kyocera's got a couple of new CDMA-powered Android smartphones up its sleeve. An image posted to Twitter by @evleaks claims to show two devices referred to as the "Kyocera Elite" and "Kyocera XTRM" for Verizon and U.S. Cellular,...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 2

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HP Slate 7 vs. Google Nexus 7: An affordable tablet comparison

Android Earlier today HP launched what you might call its "answer" to the Google Nexus 7 - the HP Slate 7. While I can say overall the tablet has some impressive features that the Nexus 7 doesn’t, these features might not necessarily be appealing...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 35 27 Reactions

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Android 4.3 JWR23B spied in server logs, suggests Google is working on another Jelly Bean release

Android There's been quite a bit of speculation over the past year or so concerning the next major Android update and exactly what'll be packed into it, and so far most of the rumors have suggested that for its next big release, Google is planning...

4 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 12

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Oppo Find 5 Unboxing

Android The Oppo Find 5 is here for an unboxing! Arriving from China, specs include a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snpadragon S4 Pro CPU, 5-inch 1080p HD display, 13-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with a custom UI, and a...

4 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 9