Yes, Android L can be installed on the Nexus 4 and first-gen Nexus 7
Google at I/O 2014 released a preview of Android L, its next major Android operating system version that brings a complete design makeover and a …
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Google’s next-gen Nexus tablet spotted in shipping manifest
Even though some say the Nexus line of devices is approaching the end of the road, Google has recently confirmed that it doesn’t plan to …
AT&T is ready to start selling the LG’s beastly G3
AT&T on Monday announced availability details for the LG G3, one of the most impressive Android flagship handsets to hit stores this year. The carrier will …
There’s a chance iPhone 6 owners will be ‘wall-huggers’ too
iPhone 6 reports to date have all revealed Apple’s 2014 smartphones will be even slimmer than predecessors, which obviously means their batteries will have to …
This is the iPhone 6’s curved glass screen
Apple is expected to again increase the screen size of its smartphones this year with the iPhone 6, which will be available in two flavors …
If you forget to charge your phone, airport security might force you to leave it behind
Frequent fliers who also happen to own various smart devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops should make sure their toys have good-enough battery charges and …
Robots might be stealing iPhone 6 assembly jobs from humans
Foxconn is on an iPhone 6-related hiring spree, but the giant Apple supplier isn’t only looking for human workforce. IT Home reports that Foxconn may …
The Nokia Android handset you’ve been waiting for is reportedly coming
It took Nokia several years to launch an Android handset of its own, but the company’s Android vision wasn’t exactly what fans were expecting. In …
This is Google’s first Android game controller for TVs
The Android L Developer Preview build, which is already available for the Nexus 5 and second-generation Nexus 7, has been ripped apart by developers, who …
Google Maps for Android is ready for Android Wear
Google updated its Google Maps app for Android including support for its newly launched Android Wear operating system for wearable devices, Android Police reports. That means …
Android L has already been rooted
The Android L Developer Preview that was launched on Thursday was rooted in just a few short hours, xda-developers reports, with well known developer savoca having …
New iOS app ironically vows to cure your iPhone addiction
Moment is a new iOS app that has some interesting tracking abilities, TechCrunch reports. The app will run in the background, looking at how much …
Kickstarter suspends apparent scammers before they fled with $550,000
The iFind Kickstarter campaign that many publications questioned earlier this week, believing it’s nothing more than a scam meant to steal money from unsuspecting backers, has …
How to run Android L without a compatible Nexus device
Google’s Android L Developer Preview can only be installed on two devices, including the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013), so Android fans who don’t …
How to experience Android L’s ‘Material Design’ on any KitKat device
Google has already released Android L for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7, but not all Android fans will be able to try it, either because …
Walmart is now selling the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c at huge discounts
Apple may be getting ready to launch the new iPhone 6 next quarter, but that doesn’t mean the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c aren’t hot …
Expect Nexus devices this year, as Google won’t ditch them in favor of Android Silver
Some reports have revealed that Google plans to ditch the Nexus family of devices next year and replace it with an Android Silver line that …
Chromecast connects to any device in an awesome new way
Forget Wi-Fi for your Chromecast connectivity needs, as Google has found a more interesting way to pair the dongle with nearby devices for streaming purposes, …
Yellow Nexus 5 confirmed on Google’s website
Google did not unveil new Nexus smartphones or tablets during its I/O 2014 opening keynote, but the company might be planning to offer fans a new …
Android L is coming to the Moto X and Moto G [update]
Google did not spill any important details about Android L during its I/O keynote on Wednesday, so it’s not clear what the name of the …
How Google trolled everyone with Android L and the Nexus 9
Google had some very exciting announcements in store yesterday concerning its operating systems and web services, but the company did not reveal certain details that …
Google Now doesn’t need Android L to get awesome new features
Google’s voice-based virtual assistant has gotten even smarter this week, as Google issued a new Google Search update that brings some cool new features to Google …
Android L vs. Android KitKat in pictures
One of the main features of Android L is Google’s complete design overhaul of the operating system’s user interface. Android L is peppered with Material …
This is what Android L looks like on the Nexus 5
Google will make its Android L release available in preview version to developers later today, at which point many Android users, especially experienced ones, will …
Here are the Android L images that Google didn’t show you at I/O
Google on Wednesday unveiled its Android plans for the future, revealing that it wants to bring Android to every kind of device that can support a …
Google explains Android L’s gorgeous new design in language no one will understand
During its I/O keynote, Google announced its new design vision that will debut with Android L alongside its other Android-related initiatives, including Android Wear, Android TV and …
Only the beastly 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will get massive iPad-like storage
Apple will reportedly offer iPhone 6 users who choose the bigger 5.5-inch model an iPad-like storage option, Chinese website Feng.com has learned. According to its …
Up to 5 million Android users have malware issues
Ignoring the unexpected protesters who tried to disrupt Google’s major developer event on Wednesday, or the unnecessary code demonstrations to an audience packed with media …
Mysterious Luuuk Trojan stole over $680,000 in just a week, then disappeared
Luuuk is the name of a mysterious Trojan that was discovered in early 2014 after having allowed its creators to steal more than €500,000, or …
Facebook wants you using its apps at work even more than you already do
Facebook is interested in users relying more on its services while they work, TechCrunch reports, although not for time-wasting activities. Instead, Facebook’s London division is working on …
