Congress not likely to force iOS and Android decryption for the FBI
Apple has more than once reminded customers it values their security and privacy and has been reassuring them that they won’t become the company’s “product” and that …
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This awesome interactive tool will help you improve any phone’s battery life
Ask a smartphone user what aspect of his or her phone is most in need of improvement, and “battery life” will be the answer you hear …
Fantastic update may finally help Google’s music app become a real Spotify rival
Do you remember how there were hints from Google that Google Play Music was going to get an entire Material Design revamp? Not only was …
Google is trying to stop Android from spiraling out of its control
You know how whenever you pick up an Android phone, it comes preloaded with Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube and other key Google apps? Well, it’s …
Here’s how to find only the best apps on the Google Play Store
There are lots of apps on the Google Play Store but a lot of them are, quite frankly, junk. However, Android Authority points out that …
Check out all of Android 5.0 Lollipop’s best animations in these terrific GIFs
One of the coolest features in Android 5.0 Lollipop is something that’s mostly aesthetic: The new physics-based animations made possible by Google’s new Material Design UI. …
Here’s how you can easily get iOS 8.1’s best new features on your Android phone
Apple finally released iOS 8.1 to the public on Monday, and OS X Yosemite was released late last week to Mac users. That means that …
The FBI ratchets up its scare campaign over smartphone encryption
Did you know that if Apple and Google encrypt data on smartphones then terrorists, pedophiles and other very bad people will be able to roam …
Android is getting an awesome new feature gamers will love
In addition to the arrival of Lollipop, Android fans have one more reason to be excited about their favorite platform — especially those people who play plenty …
The year’s most anticipated Android tablet is here: Meet the Nexus 9
Being the year’s most anticipated Android tablet isn’t exactly an honor these days since, well, can you think of any Android tablets that have been …
LG looks like this year’s surprise Android smartphone hit
For the past couple of years, the race to be the top Android smartphone vendor has been between Samsung and a pack of also-rans. However, …
Developer leak may confirm Android 5.0’s actual name
Back in June, a report claimed that Android 5.0/Android L would be given the name “Lollipop,” which may be confirmed thanks to a screenshot leaked by a Google developer …
Google will reportedly surprise us with several big Android announcements on Wednesday
Apple has another big media event in just a couple of days, but that won’t stop Google from trying to sneak in some big news …
10 secret things you had no idea your Android phone could do
You have an Android phone. You love your Android phone. Of course, there’s plenty to love about Google’s terrific mobile operating system, but much of …
This hilarious iPhone and Android app was designed to be used on the toilet
We might not always talk about it, but smartphone users have developed the habit of always using their handsets while in the bathroom. Now, a new …
Leak may reveal Samsung’s bold new Android interface
There are two things you can bring up that will almost instantly annoy certain diehard Android fans: The first is mentioning what a drag it …
Burger King is offering a free Android phone that will be impossible to deliver
With the huge number of Android phones out there, it can admittedly be difficult to keep track of them all. That said, we don’t think …
Half of all Android phones are still vulnerable to a massive privacy bug – here’s how to protect yourself
Software update delays are an inevitability because of the way the Android ecosystem is built, but these delays aren’t just an annoyance for Android users …
BlackBerry is still beating Android and Windows Phone where it matters most
One of the last places that Blackberry has a foothold over Android and Windows Phones is Capitol Hill, which just happens to be a hugely …
October is going to be a huge month for Android – here’s everything we expect to see
September was like Christmas for Apple fans, as the company released both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus while also revealing the Apple Watch for …
Here’s what happens when a diehard Android fan uses the iPhone 6 for two straight weeks
There’s a difference between being a fan and a fanboy. Whereas a fanboy absolutely cannot see the value in any rival companies’ products, a fan …
The 10 best tech toys under $200, according to Redditors
A lot of new tech is out there and it’s hard to choose what to buy and how much to pay for a device — …
Sophisticated malware already spying on Hong Kong protesters’ iOS and Android phones
Whenever mobile malware comes up, the usual reports detail new malicious apps that are found to affect Android, while iOS remains largely unaffected by such …
Windows Phone may join Android in a race to the bottom for cheap hardware
One reason that Android has spread so quickly is that Google allows anyone to use the bare bones of the platform for free. This has …
This is the most secure way to keep your private data safe on Android
When it comes to mobile security, you can never be too safe. As the recent leak of hundreds of nude photos of female celebrities has reminded …
Google reportedly clamps down further on Samsung’s ability to mess with Android
It’s no secret that while Google offers the bare bones of Android free of charge to smartphone and tablet makers, anyone who wants to put core …
Check out this insanely cool iPhone thermal camera add-on
The Seek Thermal is a cool standalone smartphone camera add-on that lets users take pictures and record videos in a thermal imaging mode, though many …
Not impressed by the iPhone 6? Here’s a complete guide to switching from iOS to Android
It seems like Apple fans are pretty impressed with the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, for the most part. By the time launch …
Get more than $125 worth of paid Android apps for free right now
Here at BGR, we love letting readers know when good paid apps go on sale for free. The problem is that Android apps aren’t on …
One fan’s suggestion for fixing one of Android’s most annoying problems
One of the things we Android fans have grown very fond of over the years has been the universal Back button that helps us navigate …
