One image tells the terrifying story of how Android apps can ‘spy’ on you
Handling app permissions on mobile devices might be a difficult chore for users looking to further protect their privacy, as many applications collect a huge …
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What if Microsoft caved and allowed Android apps on Windows 10?
Microsoft is still considering allowing Windows 10 to run Android apps next year, but only as a last resort. ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley reports that …
A serious bug has been found in the new version of Android Lollipop
Moving forward, it might be a good idea to avoid installing any X.0.1 update on your smartphone or tablet. Earlier this year, Apple temporarily bricked …
675 beautiful Material Design wallpapers you can download for free
One of the most important features of Google’s newly released Android 5.0 Lollipop mobile operating system is the new design language called Material Design. Basically, …
Frustrated Android fan explains why he’s dangerously close to buying an iPhone 6 Plus
Jason Kallelis of Writing About Tech wants to make something clear: he’s loved Android for years now. However, he’s recently found himself reaching a breaking point …
The worst Android phones of all time, as picked by Android fans
The top-tier Android phones — think the Galaxy Note 4, HTC One (M8), LG G3 and Moto X — are all fantastic devices. Once you …
Google lists 127 of the best Android apps in the world, and you need to try them all
If you were gifted a new Android device last week for Christmas and you’re having trouble figuring out where to begin, today is your lucky day. …
2,000 free movies, eBooks and audio books to fill your new iPhone, iPad or Android device
Did you just receive a new iPhone, iPad, Android device or eReader for Christmas? Congratulations! Smartphones and tablets were definitely among the most desirable gifts …
Sony to take on Apple’s ‘iPad Pro’ with its own 13-inch Android tablet
Sony is the latest company rumored to be working on a much bigger Android tablet, joining Samsung’s existing 12-inch model and preparing to compete against …
Go download $220 worth of Android apps for free at Amazon right now
Earlier this week, we told you about a massive sale Amazon was having that would let you download $220 worth of Android apps for free. …
This great free app is the camera your Android phone deserves
Early Android phones had awful cameras that took poor quality photos, but that has completely changed in the modern smartphone era. The gap in quality …
The amount of personal data some Android apps collect is absolutely shocking
A new study looking at how mobile Android apps track smartphone users has revealed some interesting facts about Android applications, InfoWorld reports, finding that many …
There’s a new version of Google Maps for Android that you can grab right now
After recently updating Google Maps for Android to Material Design and releasing a bunch of interesting new features in a subsequent update, Google has again updated …
Free Android app replaces your home screen with a gorgeous waterfall of real-time info
Android launcher apps are a dime a dozen these days, with new ones popping up all the time. Most of them just ape different features …
The 10 best Android devices in the world, ranked by everyday performance
Benchmark test scores provide a decent way to get a general idea of a smartphone or tablet’s performance, but at the end of the day …
NASA’s brilliant ‘All About That Space’ video is the best thing you’ll see today
There are many reasons to love NASA and now we have another one — its engineers apparently have a terrific sense of humor. NASA has …
iPhone and Android are about to take another huge step toward replacing your wallet
The iPhone and or Android handsets might become even more important personal devices in the future, The Wall Street Journal reports, as users may soon store …
The top 5 new features Android fans want to see in 2015
Android 5.0 Lollipop added a ton of great features to Android this year, highlighted by its gorgeous new Material Design UI. However, some Android fans …
These beautiful animations show the best is yet to come for Android’s Material Design
Material Design has brought a fresh and exciting new look to Android and it’s one that developers so far have shown enthusiasm for as it …
This great free app will completely change the look of your Android phone
Sometimes when it comes to the look of the user interface on your smartphone or tablet, the simplest changes can make the biggest difference. Adding …
Every single Android user needs to try this amazing Google Now trick
Google Now offers a lot of amazing features and tricks but this might be one of the coolest we’ve ever seen. Reddit user Professa91 recently asked Google …
Google just completely overhauled the design of its YouTube app and it looks stunning
The look and feel of Google’s “Material Design” in Android 5.0 Lollipop is fantastic. We have covered it at length here on BGR — see …
The 10 best Android devices in the world, ranked by battery life
Battery life is, and will continue to be, one of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a new Android smartphone or tablet. After …
Google’s Hangouts app just received some awesome new smart features
Google on Wednesday announced a special update for its Hangouts app that will offer users various interesting new features, including an awesome new smart tool …
Here’s a lesser known Google app that every Android fan should know about
List off the essential Google apps that make Android phones so useful and you’ll probably start with Gmail, Google Maps, Google Now and Hangouts. However, …
The most secure Android handset is soon getting a special privacy-focused app marketplace
The Blackphone, supposedly the most secure Android handset around when it comes to safeguarding the privacy of the user, is soon going to get even better, as …
5 fantastic widgets Android fans say they can’t live without
Although mobile apps get all the attention, widgets that give you constantly updated useful information on your Android phone’s home screen have become pretty important …
One of Google’s most useful services is about to receive amazing new features
Frequent travelers that rely on one of Google’s most useful online services to get by in different foreign countries will be happy to hear that …
Watch material design come to life in these amazing live wallpapers for Android
Android 5.0 Lollipop is a hotly anticipated update for a number of reasons, not the least of which are the great new features and performance …
The awesome app that brings Continuity to Android is finally ready to download
AirDroid is an awesome app that has brought iOS 8-like Continuity features to Android devices since long before Continuity ever existed. We were the first …
