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 …
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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 …
How to run Android apps on Windows and Mac computers
If, for some reason, you’re looking to run Android apps on a computer, you now have a simple way to pull it off as long as …
Video: See what Windows 10 looks like running on an Android phone
Windows Phone hasn’t been a serious contender in the mobile world for quite some time, but reports that arose last month indicated that Microsoft was …
The WhatsApp feature you’ve been dying for is finally here… if you use Android
Wireless carriers have one more reason to hate WhatsApp, as Facebook’s popular messaging platform is about to get even better… and more potentially threatening to their bottom …
How to access the secret hidden menus on your iPhone or Android phone
So you think you’re a smartphone expert. You know your iPhone or Android phone inside and out and you constantly help your friends and family …
4 apps that will help you save money on products from Amazon and elsewhere
There is nothing worse than buying something new only to find it listed at a cheaper price elsewhere a few days later. Ok, there are …
Apple just made it easier than ever for you to dump your Android phone
Apple is still on the hunt for Android converts and it’s just unveiled a brand-new program that will make it easier than ever for Android …
Android fans confess what they envy most about iOS
Android fans are a proud bunch who don’t like admitting things they envy about other platforms, especially those made by (*spit*) Apple. However, open-minded Android …
Meet Pivot, the amazing app that offers location-based ‘tunnels’ to the past
What if you could instantly pick up your phone to learn more details about a certain historical landmark or your location and then get visual …
Scary exploit may let hackers target nearly 50% of Android phones with malware
Malware is never an easy subject for Android device owners. Savvy users usually say the matter is overblown and that they know how to protect …
Google Maps for Android just got a great new feature iPhone users will be jealous of
Google Maps for Android and Google Maps for the iPhone may never have true feature parity. This is due in part to the limitations Apple …
Why location data is one of the most coveted details apps collect about you
A new study from Carnegie Mellon reveals that smartphone applications collect location-related data a lot more than you think. And as Wired reports, and it’s …
This is probably the best collection of Material Design apps you’ll ever find
There is plenty to like in Google’s latest major Android release, Lollipop. It’s faster, lighter and more battery efficient than ever before. The biggest in-your-face …
Why people are wrong about the world needing an Android that Google can’t control
Ahhhhh! Save yourselves! Google is evil! We hear it time and time again; people erupting with concern over Google’s “evil” policies that play it fast …
This amazing 1-inch cube fits on your keychain and may be the only smartphone accessory you’ll ever need
No matter what platform you use, you probably still have some major complaints about your smartphone, with battery life and storage being the most prominent …
The latest move in Microsoft’s quiet Android coup
With Windows Phone still stuck in neutral, Microsoft has come up with some extremely clever ways to make its mark on Android, including most recently …
