Android just topped iOS in global usage for the first time ever
We all know Android’s market share crushes every other mobile platform out there in terms of shipment volume, but Android’s share of mobile usage as …
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Hackers can seize control of your phone using software preinstalled by your carrier
With fears over hacking and NSA spying still mounting, the last thing we needed was yet another report of a serious vulnerability that leaves millions of …
Here’s how you can stream a bunch of Hulu shows without paying a dime
Earlier this year, Hulu announced that it would be bringing free streaming to mobile devices at some point this summer, but a precise release date …
Sweet app brings one of Apple’s best new software features to your Android phone
One of the best software features Apple introduced at WWDC 2014 is Handoff, a neat trick that will allow users who own both an iOS …
You can now download 30 paid Android apps worth $155 for free
Android device owners looking to score a slew of free Android apps should check out the Amazon Appstore, where some 30 applications that are worth …
Strategy Analytics: 85% of phones shipped last quarter run Android
Strategy Analytics already has smartphone sales numbers for the second quarter of 2014, with the company revealing that Android gained even more market share during …
‘Fake ID’ security flaw could be the greatest threat to Android phones yet
One Android feature that never made its way to iOS may be the cause of one of the most worrying security exploits ever on the …
Cool new app turns your Android phone into a video game controller with gesture support
When it comes to video games, mobile gaming grows more impressive with each new device generation. Controlling a game with on-screen buttons never quite offers the …
This app will let you delete all your drunk texts once you sober up
Wiper is a new smartphone app that will let you do something you may have wanted to do with certain drunk texts, and that’s delete …
Video: Don’t be fooled by this extremely detailed iPhone 6 clone running Android
The iPhone 6 isn’t even out yet and it already has a few clones that mimic its appearance and software very well, with 9to5Google having …
Fleksy keyboard brings new tricks to Android as it prepares for iOS 8’s arrival
Fleksy, a popular Android keyboard app that’s going to also be available on iOS 8 devices this year, on Wednesday released a new update in …
How to stop pesky Android apps from annoying you with notifications once and for all
Android’s notification system is without question the best in the business right now. It’s flexible and actionionable, providing a means for users to interact with notifications …
Here’s why many people want their BlackBerrys back after switching to iOS and Android
Following the release of the original iPhone in 2007 and the subsequent launch of Android, many people with work-issued phones spent years asking for their …
Kenu Airframe+: One of our favorite smartphone accessories just got even better
Kenu’s Airframe is my favorite in-car phone mount, but for those of you with phablets or bulky cases, it’s a bit small. The company is …
This $30 spray will make you iPhone or Android phone waterproof
Sony isn’t exactly enjoying smooth sailing in the global smartphone market right now, but it did start an awesome trend. Following the Japanese electronics giant’s …
Google Maps for Android just got some awesome new features
Google Maps for Android is getting a new update, Android Police reports, which will bring users some interesting features for their favorite maps applications. Google …
Now you have another way to get the Android L keyboard before it officially releases
Not everyone with an Android device has been fortunate enough to gain access to the Android L Developer Preview, but some the elements of the update …
Android user may switch to Windows Phone for the weirdest reason we can think of
If there’s one species of tech fans that we find awesomely fascinating, it’s the Gadget Contrarians — that is, the people who love using services, devices …
Meet Timberman, the next addictive arcade-style iPhone and Android game
Timberman is a new mobile game taking app stores by storm, TechCrunch reports, and it’s not a Flappy Bird clone. However, the game does have …
Movie studios’ worst nightmare has just gotten even better for pirates
Popcorn Time, also known as Netflix for Pirates, also known as a nightmare for Hollywood and its fight against piracy, has just gotten better for users, …
This is the only iPad stylus you should care about
Let’s be frank for a moment: most smartphone and tablet accessories are garbage. Countless companies race to the bottom and do everything they can to …
Google just made Chromecast even cooler with an awesome new phone mirroring feature
Google announced on Wednesday on the Official Android Blog that Chromecast owners will now have the ability to mirror the screens of their Android tablets and …
Sorry, Android users: No more Android L keyboard for you
We still have several months to wait before Google finally releases its highly anticipated new Android L update, but a few apps and nifty tricks gave …
How to get as much battery life as possible on your iPhone or Android phone
Batteries hold us back. It’s that simple. Battery technology is not progressing as quickly as other areas of tech, and our smartphone experience is hindered …
Warning: Wiping Android phones doesn’t actually delete personal data (here’s what to do about it)
Have you sold your used Android phones in the past when upgrading to a new smartphone? Were you safe, making sure to reset the phones …
This huge Android security flaw could cost you a fortune
Android’s open nature offers some substantial benefits to consumers versus rival mobile platforms such as Apple’s iOS operating system. There are also some negative affects, …
CEO Chen explains why businesses shouldn’t even think of fleeing BlackBerry for Android
So now that Google is working with Samsung to push its Knox mobile security system out to a wider number of Android phones, is BlackBerry …
The Nokia Android handset you’ve been waiting for is reportedly coming
It took Nokia several years to launch an Android handset of its own, but the company’s Android vision wasn’t exactly what fans were expecting. In …
Your Android device might be broadcasting your location history to everyone around you
In an age where we store our most important data on our mobile devices, we depend on device manufacturers and designers to ensure our information …
How to get Android L’s fantastic new notification system on your phone right now
Google’s newly unveiled “Android L” software is the biggest upgrade to the Android platform that we have seen in quite some time. The software includes …
