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 …
Android
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 …
Why developers STILL prefer iOS over Android
Android may trump iOS in terms of market share, but when it comes to actually generating profits for developers, Apple’s mobile platform still stands supreme. …
Why Microsoft fans should buy an iPhone over Android (and over Windows Phone)
Microsoft is still playing catch-up with its mobile business, being a distant third to Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS operating systems. That means many people choose …
5 great free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t
It’s been a long time, Android fans, but one of your favorite series of recurring posts is finally back. Last year, we periodically put together …
500? 1,000? You’ll never guess how many different Android devices are available
As we reported early Wednesday morning, the European Union has officially filed charges against Google alleging that the company has employed anti-competitive tactics in the …
Google’s EU antitrust nightmare is just getting started
The European Union is taking its probe into Google’s search practices to new heights, Bloomberg reports, bringing antitrust charges against the company after four years …
Meet the tiny device that solves all your on-the-go smartphone needs
If you’re a smartphone power user, you probably have lots of accessories that can do things like share files between devices, charge dying batteries, deliver external …
This amazing secret trick will give any Android phone a huge speed boost
We could spend all day counting all of the things that make Android a great platform, but for real smartphone enthusiasts, the operating system’s tweakability is …
One of Android’s most useful apps just got its biggest update yet – here are the details
As we’ve mentioned many times before, we really hate having to remember countless complex passwords for all the sites we have to log into on …
Amazing iPhone 6 hack brings the Android Lollipop experience to iOS
Have you ever wanted to try Android without actually ditching your iPhone in favor of a brand new Android device? There might be a way …
This brilliant free Android app will change the way you use your phone
No, seriously. This app will, quite literally, change the way you use your Android phone. Multitasking is great, but smartphones will never offer a multitasking …
One Android fan’s righteous rant: He owns 6 Android devices and none of them have Lollipop yet
We all know there are good reasons why Android will never be rolled out as efficiently as the way Apple rolls out new versions of …
The 78 essential tricks Google thinks every Android user should know
If you own an Android phone, that also means you have a Google account. Google would like you to know that this account isn’t just …
3 tips for clearing up space on your iPhone
Even with 128GB of internal storage, you’re still probably going to fill up your smartphone or tablet eventually. With all the movies, music, photos and …
The one app every single Android user needs to install immediately
BGR has a long and winding relationship with Amazon, mostly because we have exclusively leaked every single piece of hardware the company announced from the …
Google is scanning your Android devices, but don’t worry – it’s for all the right reasons
This probably won’t come as much of a surprise, but Google is scanning every single app that finds its way on to your phone, whether …
Google claims a major victory in its battle against Android malware
Concerns about Android malware really are overblown many times — after all, you’re most likely safe as long as you only download apps from the official …
