Security flaws and fragmentation force companies to ban Android
There is no question that Android has found success across the entire mobile landscape. From developed markets to emerging markets, and from the consumer market …
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Is Nintendo finally bringing its game library to iOS and Android?
One of the best game franchises that could make it to iPhone, Android and other mobile operating systems will finally become reality, as the company behind …
This colorful new free weather app gives you ridiculously precise forecasts
There’s an obvious reason weather apps are so popular on iPhones and Android handsets: everyone needs to know the weather. Gone are the days when …
Watch the stunning first footage of Mortal Kombat X on Android
Even as phones and tablets begin to rival computers and gaming consoles in terms of graphics and processing power, we still have to deal with watered-down …
One reason even hardcore Android fans might have to praise Apple
In addition to the original iPhone that changed the entire smartphone landscape and made Android’s meteoric rise possible in the process, hardcore fans of Google’s operating system might …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: Teens play Five Nights at Freddy’s 3
We have been thoroughly entertained by the gaming videos on the REACT channel over the past several months, but our favorites always focus on horror …
What happens when a longtime iPhone user switches to a $90 Android phone
We’ve heard lots of stories about longtime iPhone users switching to premium Android handsets from manufacturers such as Samsung and Motorola. But what happens when …
Microsoft has an amazing plan to take over your iPhone or Android
Microsoft might be having a difficult time convincing people to buy Windows phones – though some of its latest offerings are definitely worth considering – but Reuters …
How to stop cell phone companies from secretly selling your info to advertisers
There’s a reason advertisers love Google so much. The company is better than any other when it comes to collecting information about you, its users, …
Google has major secret project in the works that could make Android more exciting
Google already has a full team working on a secret version of Android, one that might power the next wave of major gadgets set to take …
Google just updated 3 of its top apps – here’s everything you need to know
When the very first Android phone was released back in late 2008, we knew we were looking at something that would end up being big. We also …
Another reason Android fans will love having Google as their wireless carrier
Anyone who has bought a non-Nexus Android phone through their wireless carrier has probably encountered a significant bloatware problem. It’s particularly bad when you buy …
Big sale: Google is offering 33 great deals on apps and more for a limited time
Can you believe that the Google Play app store is only three years old? Android apps have been around for a bit longer, of course, but …
Nokia is finally building the Android phones you’ve been dreaming of
Finally? Too little too late? The smartphone market has never been as crowded as it is right now, but it will soon have one more …
Beware of the ‘Freak’ inside every Android and Mac
More and more security threats are discovered on a regular basis, and now it’s turn for a “Freak” vulnerability — that’s actually its name — for …
Warning: How to avoid the scary new malware infecting thousands of phones
The dangers of mobile malware are very real, and we’re now reminded yet again how quickly these malicious programs can spread thanks to a new …
Microsoft’s quiet Android coup
Although Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hasn’t fundamentally changed Microsoft’s core business ever since taking over from Steve Ballmer, one thing we’ve noticed is that Nadella is …
Meet FlexCharger, the only iPhone and Android charger worth getting excited about
Smartphone and tablet chargers are far from being exciting accessories, yet we have to constantly carry them with us on the off-chance that our beloved …
These are the apps that are killing your phone’s battery life
Smartphone battery technology simply cannot keep up with the rate at which other smartphone tech is improving. Some new components are being designed to help …
Apple makes nearly eight times as much money as all Android vendors combined
A new report from Strategy Analytics sheds further light on the state of the smartphone business in the fourth quarter last year, confirming once again the …
Did Google just ruin the Android app store?
Apple’s iOS App Store is an interesting place. It houses more than 1.3 million apps that combine to make up the best mobile app ecosystem …
Download 145 paid Android apps for free from Amazon for a limited time
Here at BGR, we cover paid iPhone and iPad apps that go on sale for free all the time. Why? It’s simple: we love sharing …
Text this ‘Magic’ number and you can get anything you want
There was once a time when personal assistant services could only be enjoyed by the wealthy. Now, there are plenty of services that offer at …
11 great Google apps you’ve probably never even heard of
To look at early versions of Android, when Google first began to truly embrace mobile, you would have never guessed that the company would eventually …
5 old-school smartphones that are still awesome to use, according to Android fans
The life of a smartphone is typically very short and it seems like even the hottest Android phone will seem obsolete after only a year. …
Not even turning off your Android phone can stop this malware from spying on you
Android’s malware problem might be overstated, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be cautious when navigating the web on your device. On Wednesday, anti-virus software …
Is your smartphone spying on you?
Most of us can’t imagine our lives without a smartphone at this point, but there are clear downsides to being connected at all times. A …
Meet Beam, the Android projector that turns any light bulb socket into an entertainment center
In case you were looking for an out-of-the-box smart projector, then Beam might be worth looking into. The unusual-looking device has just been listed on …
Malware infected as many Android devices as Windows laptops in 2014
A new report published by Alcatel-Lucent’s Motive Security Labs division says that no less than 16 million mobile devices were hit by malware last year, …
This smart photo app for Android saves you time and precious storage space
Gallery Doctor is the name of a new photo management app released by Israeli startup MyRoll. The app has a single purpose: to help you automate photo …
