iPhone 6 is a huge problem for Android
In the fourth calendar quarter of 2014, Apple managed to earn more money than any company had ever earned before in a single quarter. The record-smashing …
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Microsoft rips Google for leaving Android users ‘increasingly exposed’
When we think of Windows, security is one of the first things to come to mind, but not for the reasons that Microsoft would prefer. …
I’ve been an Android user for 5 years – here’s why I’m very tempted to switch to iOS
Over the next couple of months, both Apple and Google will unveil major new software updates to their mobile platforms. iPhone users will be undoubtedly …
New hidden Google Maps feature brings great Google Now functionality to Android
Google last week rolled out a new Google Maps update for Android devices that includes a bunch of useful features related to photo uploads and …
Game-changing Google experiment could deliver Android apps that run at 120 frames per second
Right now the standard maximum frame rate for Android apps is 60 frames per second, although most apps don’t run at 60FPS on a consistent basis. …
Experimental Android feature might make your carrier’s data throttling less annoying
Ever go over your monthly data cap and have your connection speed throttled down to 2G levels? If so then you may be interested in …
Study finds many Android apps connect to a frightening number of shady tracking sites
By now we’re all familiar with the upsides and downsides to the Google Play store’s approach to vetting apps: The upside is that it’s incredibly …
Terrifying horror movie comes to life in upcoming augmented reality iPhone game
Sometimes you see something new and you wonder how on Earth it took so long to be made. Such is the case with Night Terrors, …
4 great free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t
We resurrected our recurring series on great Android apps that offer cool features iPhone users can’t have, and it was one of our most popular posts of the …
Popular keyboard app now free on Android, as it launches a new must-have feature
After bringing GIF integration to iPhone a few days ago and making its keyboard app free on iOS for the first time ever, Fleksy on …
Record every call on your Android phone with this free app
There’s no worse feeling than hanging up after a long phone call with a friend, family member or coworker and immediately forgetting the most important detail …
Turn your Android tablet into a Windows-like desktop with this cool app
The Android user interface isn’t for everyone, but what if you could turn your Android display into something that looked more like a Windows desktop? With Andromium …
These are the most hilarious autocorrect fails we’ve seen in a long time
It’s 2015. The iPhone was first introduced more than eight years ago, and development obviously began long before the phone was first unveiled in 2007. …
Windows 10 to reportedly have a feature that once would have been unthinkable
Microsoft might soon surprise its customers by announcing a Windows 10 feature that would have been unthinkable just a couple of years ago, the well-connected Paul …
How to use the great video calling feature that was just added to Facebook Messenger
Facebook’s Messenger mobile app is already incredibly popular with both iOS and Android users, so it’s no wonder the company is constantly improving it. One …
Did apps just start crashing constantly on your Android phone? Here’s how to fix it
Android has a checkered past when it comes to stability. The platform has made great strides in recent years, as have many third-party app developers, …
5 secret ways you can control your phone using Google search on your computer
Late last week, I wondered in a post how it was possible that I had gone for so long without knowing about an awesome little Google …
Nokia just crushed our dreams
One of the biggest dreams of many Android fans has been the mythical high-end Nokia Android phone the company never got to make. However, the Nokia Android …
This free Android app is packed with more than 3,000 Material Design wallpapers
Some people are perfectly happy to use one of the few stock wallpapers that came preinstalled on their smartphones. But you’re not “some people.” You’re …
Meet the Turing Phone, a secure smartphone that’s stronger than steel
Every once in a while you see a phone that’s so impressive you can’t ignore it, even if you know it’s not going to be your next …
The custom smartphone keyboard is here to stay… and it’s only getting smarter
The one smartphone feature we take for granted every day, one that has evolved into an app category of its own, is the virtual keyboard. There …
I’m tired of getting excited about Nokia Android phones, but I can’t help it
For years, I waited for Nokia to change its mind and start making the gorgeous Android handsets many fans wanted from the company. Instead Nokia …
Use this new Google search trick to find and install the best Android apps
Google on Thursday announced a new app discovery feature that developers can use to further drive up app installs. However, this new developer tool is …
Roommates hospitalized after stabbing one another during heated iPhone vs. Android debate
As we’ve seen for years in the BGR comments section, debates between iPhone fans and Android fans can get pretty heated, although in most cases …
Use this handy trick to watch HBO Now on Android, Xbox One and PS4 right now
HBO Now may be an Apple exclusive for the time being, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it on a variety of devices that …
Microsoft makes its boldest move yet to steal Android from Google
After many rumors claimed that Microsoft would either buy or invest in Cyanogen, the two companies on Thursday confirmed that they’ve formed a strategic partnership. Cyanogen …
Clever new Google search trick will instantly locate your Android phone
Google this week made it easier than ever to find your missing Android phone. All you have to do is search Google for “Find my …
Apple’s Android trade-in program is fantastic… as long as you hate money
Do you hate money? If the answer is yes then by all means, use Apple’s new in-house smartphone trade-in program when upgrading from an old …
Download 26 paid Android apps for free from Amazon for a limited time
Amazon’s own Android phone may have been an absolute bust, but the company’s Android app store is an entirely different story. The Amazon Appstore is accessible …
Free app brings Galaxy S6 edge’s awesome glowing edge feature to any Android phone
For my money, Samsung’s Galaxy S6 edge is the best Android phone on the planet right now. The Galaxy S6 is fantastic and the HTC …
