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 …
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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 …
You can now hack Android L
Hackers, start your engines — Andorid L is ready to be picked apart and made even more awesome. Google has released the source code for its …
Android’s share of global mobile usage may soon top iOS for the first time ever
In terms of monthly shipments, Android devices surpassed Apple’s iOS lineup long ago. Apple executives and Apple bloggers repeatedly point to a different stat, however, …
How to stream the USA vs. Belgium World Cup match on any computer or phone for free
It wasn’t exactly pretty and no firm statements were made last Thursday, but USA managed to advance to the round of 16 despite its 0-1 …
Despite iPhone 6 hype, Android continues to dominate iOS market share
It wasn’t long ago that Android overtook iOS as the most popular mobile platform in the United States, but as the release of Apple’s first …
4 brilliant Android apps you’ve probably never heard of
There are so many mobile apps out there — and most of them are terrible — that it can be hard to find those rare …
This is what it’s like for an Android fanboy to switch to an iPhone 5s
The Android vs. iOS debate will rage on until one or both of these mobile platforms are no longer market leaders. In the meantime, each …
The world’s most secure Android phone is now shipping
Android phones don’t exactly have a reputation for BlackBerry-like security but one new device is aiming to change that. Blackphone, a new Android device developed …
5 great free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t (June 2014)
Android fans, it’s time for another installment in BGR’s popular series on great Android apps. But these aren’t just any Android apps, of course. These are …
Get $100+ worth of paid Android apps right now for free
We try to tell you as often as possible when good paid apps are made available for free, and today we’ve hit the mother lode. …
Will Google subsidize data to get the next 5 billion people connected?
For as nifty and novel as Glass, Google+, and 60fps gaming on a high-end Android device are, those aren’t items that will truly drive Google’s …
Google’s Android One: Bringing high-quality performance to those who can’t afford it
Android One won’t make too many headlines, and you won’t read too many reviews of handsets that emerge due to its existence. But in my …
Android L vs. Android KitKat in pictures
One of the main features of Android L is Google’s complete design overhaul of the operating system’s user interface. Android L is peppered with Material …
The one thing about iOS that Android might never be able to top
Google and Apple compete over a lot of things, but one battle between the two companies that deserves more attention is their intense competition for …
How to stream the huge USA vs. Germany World Cup match on a computer or phone
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you are well aware of Thursday’s huge World Cup match between USA and …
How to give your phone the huge performance boost coming to Android L
Google’s huge developer event kicked off on Wednesday with a painfully long keynote presentation that was decidedly lackluster. Among the highlights, however, was “Android L.” …
Up to 5 million Android users have malware issues
Ignoring the unexpected protesters who tried to disrupt Google’s major developer event on Wednesday, or the unnecessary code demonstrations to an audience packed with media …
Google unveils Android L
Google’s biggest event of the year is now officially underway. Google brings thousands of developers together each year for its annual I/O conference and thankfully, …
