Leak points to major redesign in upcoming new version of Android
Apple introduced a major reimagining of its mobile software last year when it released iOS 7, and since then the trend in mobile has been “flat.” Several companies …
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The tale of two Androids: Before and after the iPhone
Taking the stand on Friday in the second U.S. Apple vs. Samsung patent lawsuit, Google’s Android engineering vice president Hiroshi Lockheimer said that the company …
66% of players quit free-to-play mobile games after a single day
The Candy Crush Sagas and Clashes of Clans of the app market appear to be the exceptions to the following rule: A majority of smartphone gamers don’t …
Google will give your Android phone routine checkups to ensure it’s malware-free
Google is going an extra step to help make sure all of your Android apps are behaving exactly as they’re supposed to. The company announced …
New report says major Android update ‘Project Hera’ is real
A report from Android Police said earlier this week that Google is working on a major update for Android that will offer users some advanced …
Here’s the cheapest cloud Android users can buy
Android users who require more cloud storage options, which could come in handy when looking to fix storage issues with their devices, will be happy to …
These 3 tricks will help keep your Android phone running smoothly
One of the problems Android device users may encounter — especially on devices that ship with low on-board memory, lack microSD expansion or have plenty of preinstalled …
Mailbox, the best email app on the iPhone, is coming to Android and PC
Mailbox is a fantastic app. It’s so great, in fact, that Dropbox spent $100 million to acquire it last year. The Mailbox app helped me …
After iPhone, popular service IFTTT gets ready to launch on Android
After launching on iPhone last summer, and on iPad a few days ago, popular automated task service IFTTT (If This Than That) is getting ready …
How to convert your HTC One (M8) into a Google Play edition
Android fans lusting after HTC’s gorgeous new One (M8) hardware but looking for a more traditional Android experience without coughing up $700 up front now …
Major Android update tipped to improve multitasking across devices and web
Google is reportedly working on a major Android update that will bring further functionality to the mobile platform, Android Police says. Referred to internally as project …
Hugely popular Android security app revealed as a complete scam
As we’ve noted before, there are definite downsides to Google’s policy of allowing all apps onto the Google Play store and only removing them after users flag …
5 fantastic free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t
When it comes to smartphone platforms, there’s plenty to enjoy on iOS and Android alike. The “iPhone vs. Android” debate is obviously a heated one among …
Most sophisticated Android malware yet has already infected millions
Android is still the most targeted mobile platform out there in terms of mobile malware, considering the reports that keep detailing ways that hackers can take …
Video: Here are the Project Ara Android phone sizes
With less than two weeks to go to Google’s first Ara Developers Conference – which takes place on April 15 and April 16 in Mountain …
This app will tell you whether you should sext professionally
iOS and Android users who share a lot of images and videos with their friends and would like to see the actual expression on their …
How to improve your Android phone’s battery life in 10 seconds
Battery life remains one of the most frustrating things about modern smartphones, which could do so much more if battery technology ever manages to progress …
Download this app right now: Beautiful Widgets Pro for Android now on sale
Thanks to its open nature, there are plenty of awesome things Android can do that the iPhone and iPad simply cannot. For some good examples, check …
Immensely popular iOS app FireChat brings Internet-less chat to Android
The recently launched FireChat instant messaging iOS app that doesn’t require an Internet or cellular connection to allow users to send and receive messages – …
Intel modifies Android to make it ready for 64-bit chips
Google didn’t give Android 4.4 KitKat native support for 64-bit hardware like Apple did with iOS 7, but that isn’t stopping Intel from taking matters …
‘Android Silver’ may help Google fix several big issues with one blow
Google may be working on improving the overall customer experience for Android handset buyers, Android Police has learned, by creating a new support system for …
This cool trick could have a huge impact on your Android phone’s battery life
New flagship phones from both Samsung and HTC offer enhanced battery saving modes that allow the battery on the Galaxy S5 or HTC One (M8) …
KitKat grows but Jelly Bean is still top candy in Android’s candy store
Google has released new data detailing Android distribution for the 7-day period ending on April 1, 2014, revealing that its latest operating system version – …
Unearthed email shows Jobs saw battle with Android as a ‘holy war’
As we’ve noted in the past, Apple’s patent spat is about much more than money — it’s very personal to the company. Reuters legal reporter …
Purported Android 4.4.3 change log reveals tons of bug fixes
After various Android 4.4.3 sightings suggested that Google may soon release a new KitKat version to address certain issues and bugs, an unofficial change log …
This app just made it super-easy for Android users to keep their passwords secure
As we’ve mentioned in the past, passwords are an enormous pain, especially since keeping them secure these days often means switching them up every couple …
App developer explains the worst part about developing for Android
All these years later, is Google still being haunted by the ghosts of Android 2.3 Gingerbread? Developer Nick Bradbury, who works on WordPress’s Android app, …
New signs point to imminent Android 4.4.3 update for Nexus devices
After two new KitKat builds were spotted online, with one of them apparently running on a Nexus 5 version, Myce has discovered new firmware versions that suggest …
iPhone, iPad apps found to crash more often than Android apps
Apple may have Android beat when it comes to app security, but stability is another matter entirely. Crittercism released its Mobile Experience Benchmark report on Thursday, …
Office for iPhone and Android finally available as free apps
In addition to launching Office for iPad, a freemium app that requires a paid Office 365 subscription in order for users to also be able …
