iPhone app downloads up 31% in May, but Android narrowed the gap
According to Fiksu, downloads of free iPhone apps grew by 31% in May compared to the same month in 2012. This is nothing to sniff …
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Secure new Android messaging service will rival iMessage
CyanogenMod is looking to step up the security in its popular third-party Android software. In addition to an incognito mode to keep personal data secure …
NVIDIA Shield delayed until July due to a ‘mechanical issue’
NVIDIA’s Android-powered Shield portable gaming console has been delayed until July. The system was originally set to debut on Thursday, however NVIDIA confirmed on Wednesday that …
Galaxy S4 mini won’t have a mini price tag
Samsung recently announced a scaled-down version of its Galaxy S4 smartphone. The Galaxy S4 mini is equipped with a 4.3-inch qHD display, a 1.7GHz dual-core …
Adware found to plague more than 1 million U.S. Android users
Although the Google Play store does a pretty good job of getting rid of apps that contain malware, it doesn’t do nearly as well when …
Sony unveils Xperia Z Ultra with a 6.4-inch full HD display
Sony on Tuesday announced the world’s largest smartphone with a full HD display. In line with rumors, the Xperia Z Ultra is equipped with a …
$99 Ouya Android game console launches, already sold out at Amazon
The Android-powered Ouya gaming console has finally made its way to various U.S. retailers. The $99 system appears to be off to a good start, …
BlackBerry launches Secure Work Space for Android and iOS
BlackBerry on Tuesday launched a new service that will surely appeal to the bring your own device (BYOD) crowd. Secure Work Space will allow companies …
Huawei brings the phablet craze to absurd new heights with 7-inch phone
In its latest attempt to blur the lines between smartphones and tablets, Huawei on Monday announced a new 7-inch Android device that can make phone calls. …
Malicious Android app holds devices hostage, demands a $100 ransom
Security firm Symantec has discovered a malicious application that is infecting Android devices and holding them hostage for ransom. The fake antivirus software, known as …
HP seriously just unveiled a 21.5-inch Android tablet
In effort to reverse eroding PC sales, HP on Monday announced a new 21.5-inch Android tablet that will be marketed as an all-in-one desktop. The Slate …
Android users might actually be clamoring for BBM
Sometimes nothing can beat the original. While competing messaging services such as WhatsApp have gained millions of users, it is clear that there is still …
Hands-on with Samsung’s Android-powered Galaxy NX camera
If you ever wondered what an Android-powered DSLR camera would be like, you’re in luck. Samsung on Thursday took the wraps off of its Galaxy …
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini and Galaxy S4 Zoom hands-on
Samsung’s goal is simple: It is looking to rule the smartphone world by releasing as many versions of its popular Galaxy S4 as it can. …
LG reportedly prepping smartphone with always-on voice commands
A new report suggests that LG is preparing a new smartphone that will support “always-on voice commands.” According to Gotta Be Mobile, the company will …
New phone from an unlikely vendor steals title of world’s thinnest smartphone
Huawei on Tuesday announced the Ascend P6, the world’s thinnest smartphone. The handset measures a mere 6.18 millimeters thick and weighs 120 grams, eight grams …
Samsung reportedly readying smartphone ‘kill switch’ anti-theft solution for July launch
Smartphone vendors are under increased pressure to implement anti-theft solutions that will help make smartphones a less appealing target for thieves. According to a recent …
Video: Here’s how to make your Android phone look like iOS 7
Apple’s revamped user interface in iOS 7 hasn’t exactly been welcomed with open arms by everyone, but apparently enough people like it that one Android developer has …
Moto X specs detailed in new leak
Google has confirmed that its highly anticipated Moto X smartphone will launch later this year. The company has remained quiet about the handset’s specs and …
BlackBerry 10.2 to bring support for Android Jelly Bean apps
BlackBerry boasts that its operating system has the ability to run Android apps, although the current version of BlackBerry 10 only works with apps from Android 2.3 Gingerbread …
Acer exec says Windows Phone is still too risky to adopt
Acer’s smartphone business is struggling to distinguish itself in the crowded Android market, however a company executive has confirmed that it still has no plans to launch …
EU investigating Google over Android licensing
European officials are investigating Google over allegations that it has anti-competitive deals in place with various smartphone vendors, the Financial Times reported. Microsoft and Nokia reportedly …
Sony betting big with the Xperia Z Ultra
The latest rumors suggest that Sony is preparing to launch a new flagship smartphone in the coming weeks. French website Nowhereelse.fr on Thursday posted an …
Why Google never needs to make a dime from Android device sales
Much as he dismissed the significance of the iPhone when it first released, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer also dismissed Google’s free-to-use Android platform when it launched …
New Nexus 7 rumored to launch in July for $229
A new version of the Nexus 7 tablet was expected to be the highlight of Google’s I/O Developers Conference last month, but the device was a no-show. According to …
Android 5.0 rumored to debut in October
A new report suggests that Google will release a brand new and fully optimized version of Android later this year. According to VR-Zone, Android Key …
Second HTC One mini picture leaks, launch set for summer
It has been widely reported that HTC is planning to launch a scaled-down version of its flagship HTC One smartphone. Engadget on Wednesday posted an …
Android users can get one of iOS 7’s exciting new features right now
Apple introduced a completely revamped version of iOS at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday. The latest version of the operating system includes a radically …
This new tweak will make Android more secure than ever before
Steve Kondik, the founder and lead developer of CyanogenMod, announced on Wednesday that he is developing a new privacy feature for his popular third-party Android …
Galaxy S5 will reportedly be Samsung’s first all-metal smartphone
The Galaxy S4 has only been available for a couple of months, however Samsung is already said to be hard at work on its next …
