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 …
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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 …
Microsoft comes up with another sneaky way to drive a wedge between Google and Android
Microsoft is smart enough to realize that Android has soundly beaten out Windows Phone in terms of smartphone market share. However, this doesn’t mean Microsoft …
This simple quiz will tell you whether or not you’re a smartphone addict
Do you use your smartphone way more than you should? Do you have a panic attack when you reach for your iPhone and it’s not …
Video: Japanese Googlers make a choir of 300 Android phones sing Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
If you think American Google engineers are wacky, just wait until you see what Googlers in Japan come up with. Google Japan has posted a new video …
4 of the best Android phone accessories you can find on Amazon for under $20
Whether you’re a few months into a contract with an HTC One M8 or you’re waiting for the release of the Galaxy S6, you could probably do …
You can download $140 worth of premium Android apps for free right now
Amazon has a brand new app yard sale, offering no fewer than 37 premium apps for free right now, and they can be downloaded in every market where the …
Ikea’s secret passion unearthed: When it’s not making furniture, it designs emoticons
There are many reasons to love Ikea — or hate it, depending on your experiences with the Swedish company — but smartphone app design probably …
You’re finally free to unlock your smartphone again – here’s what you need to know
Starting on Wednesday, smartphone unlocking will finally be easier in the U.S. because both large and small carriers have agreed to the new proposals made by CTIA about unlocking …
Cool Android messaging app makes sharing pictures easier than ever before
Locket, the maker of a killer app that was included in Google’s list of the best apps of 2014, just unveiled a brand-new messaging app for Android that …
Awesome hack brings iPhone 6’s best new feature to Android
Smartphones have gotten gigantic in the past few years. Samsung wasn’t the first phone maker to start churning out huge handsets, but it certainly played …
This is the dumbest iPhone app I’ve ever seen – and that’s why it’s so brilliant
Some of the best apps in the world are apps that add incredibly complex functionality to our smartphones and tablets. These apps can often take …
How to find the absolute best third-party Android keyboard
There has been an explosion in third-party smartphone keyboards over the last couple of years and it can be difficult to pick out the right …
Video: Check out Google’s best TV commercial yet for Android
Google has recently started a special “Be Together. Not the Same” campaign meant to promote Android and at the same time encourage users to express their …
Check out the most useful iPhone and Android accessory ever made
Smartphone accessory makers are continuously trying to convince buyers to spend extra money on iPhone and Android accessories, some more useful than others, including headphones, …
