Why one longtime Android fan can’t resist the iPhone any longer
We’ve seen quite a few longtime Android fans talk about switching to the iPhone lately and now Apple has converted a longtime Android fan who previously …
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How to turn any iPhone or Android phone into a 3D hologram projector for less than $1
File this one under smartphone hacks that are definitely unnecessary but insanely fun. When simple science meets smartphones, the result is a nifty little “hack” that can …
BlackBerry’s first Android phone: More leaked pictures emerge
BlackBerry will likely release its first-ever Android phone later this year and now CrackBerry has posted some new leaked photos of the new device. Among other …
Android’s latest security mess will get worse before it gets better
Late last month, security researcher Joshua Drake informed the world about an Android exploit known as Stagefright. Google was informed about the vulnerability months in advance, …
Do this now: Use this app to see if your Android phone is vulnerable to the ‘Stagefright’ bug
Stagefright is the name of a massive vulnerability that affects more than 950 million Android devices. So far, Google, Samsung and LG have all confirmed they …
Microsoft has released several amazing Android apps and this might be the coolest one yet
In case you haven’t noticed, Microsoft is about a lot more than just Windows and Office these days. In fact, it’s become a really important player …
Turn any phone into a virtual reality headset for $15 with this Google Cardboard kit
When Google first announced Google Cardboard, people laughed. Virtual reality was in the early stages of a resurgence and Oculus was blowing up… and here’s …
Apple wants to bring more of its own apps to Android… but why?
Microsoft might not be the only major mobile player that’s invading other mobile ecosystems, as Apple is also looking to build more mobile apps on …
Can you afford to not buy this 5-pack of high-speed micro USB cables for $10 on Amazon?
You can never have too many charging cables. You lose them, they break, your cat chews on them, your freeloading roommate steals them… they always find …
Why do I still use Android?
I can’t remember the last time I only carried one smartphone with me on a daily basis. My main handset has been an iPhone since …
Windows 10’s Phone Companion app makes syncing your iPhone or Android device a snap
Unless you’ve spent every waking moment with Windows 10 since it launched last week, there are still likely plenty of new features and software additions …
Android took a big hit in Europe thanks to the iPhone – but the interesting question is, why?
Apple has enjoyed record iPhone sales in each of the three quarters since the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launched last September. CEO Tim …
3 accessories every iPhone and Android user needs are discounted on Amazon right now
If you have an iPhone, an Android phone, or any other smartphone for that matter, there are certain accessories you really can’t live without. Since …
Hilarious: Pranksters load Android onto an iPhone clone, convince Apple fans it’s iOS 9
Those of us who are really into technology can tell the difference between iOS and Android instantly. There are plenty of people out there, however, …
Charge your phone up to 75% faster for just $14
Modern Android phones from Samsung, HTC and other major companies ship with Quick Charge 2.0 technology from Qualcomm, but it’s only useful if you have …
Get the wireless charger that should’ve come with your Android phone for $11
Lots of recent smartphones from Samsung, Google, Sony, Motorola, Nokia, LG and HTC are compatible with wireless chargers, but none of the phones include a wireless charging pad …
The latest Google Maps update lets you customize your map like never before
If you’ve updated Google Maps on your Android device recently, you might have noticed a new feature that Google added to its mobile app. You can now …
The 2015 Moto X looks like the phone that could make me love Android again
Why do Android diehards love Android? A lot of it comes down to freedom — they don’t like Apple’s walled garden approach and they love …
Why does every Android phone company think it can be Apple?
A decade ago, the smartphone market looked nothing like it does today. Nothing at all. Major players included Nokia, BlackBerry and Palm, and none of …
Warning: Crazy new Android security flaw can render your phone completely lifeless
Another day, another Android vulnerability. Just days after researchers disclosed an MMS-based Android vulnerability that potentially puts 950 million Android devices at risk, a different group of …
Longtime Android fanboy will ‘hate’ himself for it, but he’s switching to iPhone
The incredibly long time it takes for many Android phones to receive software updates is something that has driven users crazy for years now. Longtime …
Has Android growth come to a screeching halt?
When it comes to bragging about some of Android’s more impressive achievements, Google isn’t exactly shy. Over the past few years, Google has never missed …
These 3 Amazon deals offer killer prices on gadgets every smartphone user needs
Yes, Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale ended up being a bust for the most part. The site is still home to some of the best …
950 million Android users at risk as researcher uncovers massive security flaw
A security researcher has recently uncovered a worrisome new Android exploit which allows hackers to compromise a device simply by sending either an MMS message or …
Every app included in Google’s huge summer Android app sale
We cover iPhone and iPad app sales every single day, but Android app sales aren’t quite as easy to come by. The reasoning is simple: …
YouTube just fixed the most annoying thing about your homemade videos
YouTube has just fixed the most annoying thing about your homemade iPhone or Android videos — you know, the ones you record when you are foolishly …
Meet the app that fans are calling ‘the best thing that ever happened to Android’
We’ve written about the Nova Launcher Android app before but this in-depth review from Android Central made us want to plug it all over again. …
iPhone users, here’s how to massively prank your Android friends
The Android-vs-iPhone debate is ancient by now, although it’s still a nerd fight that rages on in comments sections around the Internet. But forget for a …
4 killer Amazon deals every iPhone and Android phone user needs to check out
Call it part of the burden of smartphone ownership: you simply can’t do without certain accessories. Paying $400, $500 or even $600+ for a smartphone …
iPhone 6 triggers record number of Android switchers
iPhone sales during Apple’s most recent quarter skyrocketed 35% year over year, an impressive figure attributable, in part, to a record number of Android switchers …
