BlackBerry exec: ‘The future is really Android’
Yes, it’s really time to start digging a grave for BlackBerry 10. In an interview with India’s The Economic Times, BlackBerry exec Damian Tay explained that “the …
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It takes 2 seconds to give your Android phone a speed boost and improve battery life by 20%
Given how much time smartphone users on the whole spend using Facebook, it’s not all that surprising that the app tends to consume its fair share of battery. …
Google is going to give Chrome a big visual makeover – here are the first images
By most accounts, the transition to Material Design has been a successful one for Android. It’s more responsive, it’s easier on the eyes and it’s even …
The worst Android phones of all time, as picked by Android fans
Because Android is free to use, a lot of different manufacturers release a lot of different Android phones over the course of a year. Some …
6 ways Android outshines my iPhone 6s
On Thursday, I published a piece titled 8 reasons I still can’t leave the iPhone and switch to Android, in which I discussed what I …
8 reasons I still can’t leave the iPhone and switch to Android
While Apple’s iPhones have been my main handsets since shortly after the first model was introduced in 2007, I used to carry an Android phone …
Amazon has a daring ‘Plan B’ for stealing Android from Google
The Fire phone was an epic disaster for Amazon that has been discontinued. But while it doesn’t look like Amazon wants to build a second-gen Fire Phone anytime soon, the company …
Spotify’s video streaming service set to launch this week
Spotify seems ready to move past streaming music and embrace video as well. Just as rumored before, the company wants to offer video content as …
One of the most beautiful collections of free iPhone and Android wallpapers we’ve ever seen
We have spent a fair amount of time over the years hunting down high-quality wallpapers and sharing them with our readers. We’ve even shown you …
How to get iOS 9.3’s best new feature on Android or any other platform
Some features Apple introduces on the iPhone and other iOS devices are new and novel. 3D Touch is a great recent example of a new …
The curious case of the Atlanta couple ‘stealing’ everyone’s iPhones
Either Michael Saba and Christina Lee have put together a massive operation that goes around the country stealing iPhones and Android phones, or they simply happen to live in …
The iPhone generates more revenue in 3 months than Android has in its entire existence
The one great byproduct of lawsuits in Silicon Valley is that they often reveal a great deal of interesting information that companies would rather keep …
Never mind encryption, 1 in 3 Android devices don’t even use lock screen PINs
The encryption debate is heating up more than ever, with certain governments looking to obtain backdoors into encrypted devices like the iPhone to use them in the …
The wonderful things that happen when you uninstall Facebook’s Android app
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: You should really just use Facebook through your mobile browser instead of through the Facebook app. AndroidCentral’s …
7 new Google Maps features you’ll wish you knew about all along
Do you remember what life was like before Google Maps? Do you remember how much planning it took to drive somewhere you had never driven …
Google is rolling out a smart new Android feature that iPhone users will never get
Android users who love discovering new apps are going to love a new search feature that Google is rolling out right now. Via Android Police, Google …
How much does it cost to charge iPhones, Android phones and Macs?
Are you worried your smartphone addiction also comes with hidden additional costs, like a higher energy bill? You actually shouldn’t as the yearly cost for …
7 more terrific Android apps you can’t get on the iPhone
We often hear a lot about the superiority of iOS’s app ecosystem but in reality Android has a lot of first-rate apps that you won’t …
Android fan confesses all the things he likes better about iOS
Even if you have a preferred platform, it’s always good to keep an open mind about things that other platforms do better. Android Police’s Shawn De Cesari …
WhatsApp drops annual fee and goes free forever
Facebook’s WhatsApp instant messaging app for iPhone, Android and many other platforms including the web, is going free of charge, the company announced. That means you …
Meet your new digital butler
Ali Ahmed’s newly launched on-demand shopping and delivery app Dispatch is riding the wave of a trend that should continue to pick up steam in …
New study shines light on one of the iPhone’s biggest advantages over Android
We hate to kick a dead horse but unfortunately, Android fragmentation is an issue that continues to rear its ugly head. Time and time again …
Google’s 10 essential tips for Android newbies
Are you new to the Android platform? If so, Google has some essential tips to share with you. Google has posted its top 10 tips …
Google Maps will predict your destination before you even ask for directions
Arguably one of the best products Google made, Google Maps is only getting better with each update. And Google plans to make it even smarter …
The software that turns any computer into an Android PC is now available for download
Remix OS isn’t something most people are familiar with right now, but we’ve talked about this Android initiative a few times already. The new software offers users …
Hate iPhone? Apple might help you ‘Move to Android’
Apple introduced last September a Move to iOS application to help Android users quickly switch to iPhone. The app ports contacts, photos and other personal …
How to run Android on any computer, just like Windows
Say you need to run Android apps on an actual computer, be it a laptop or a desktop. What do you do? One option starting …
7 terrific Android apps you won’t find on any iPhone
Yes, I know: Most mobile developers tend to make apps for iOS first and then bring them to Android. However, there are also a lot …
Facebook needs to stop treating its users like pawns in creepy psych experiments
Facebook certainly likes to tinker. You might even say it’s in the company’s DNA. And with over 1 billion registered users across the globe, Facebook …
It’s time to start digging a grave for BlackBerry 10
We all knew this day would come but now it seems it’s finally here. Per Engadget, BlackBerry CEO John Chen said at CES 2016 this week …
