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Jul 3, 2015

The BlackBerry Venice makes an appearance in leaked image

Evan Selleck

Just yesterday, a report surfaced that suggested the BlackBerry Venice, an Android-powered slider, would be making an exclusive launch on AT&T sometime in August. Now, as casually as one might be able

ANDROID PHONES

Jul 2, 2015

BlackBerry’s Android slider reportedly launching exclusively on AT&T

Evan Selleck

BlackBerry and AT&T have held close ties for a bit of time now, and it looks like the two companies will be working with one another again for another high-brow handset. According

ANDROID PHONES

Jul 2, 2015

Chevy launches ‘Active Phone Cooling’ to keep a phone chill while it charges wirelessly

Evan Selleck

On Thursday, July 2, Chevrolet officially introduced a brand new feature into a few of its 2016 model year vehicles, which will hopefully keep some owners' phones from overheating while charging. The new technology is

ANDROID PHONES

Jun 12, 2015

Google makes it easier to pick your next Android smartphone

Rajesh Pandey

With the sheer number of Android smartphones available in the market, it can get pretty confusing and overwhelming for a new buyer to zero in on a phone. To help make their decision easier, Google

ANDROID PHONES

Jun 4, 2015

ZTE nubia Z9 arrives in the U.S. in Q3 2015

Evan Selleck

Last month, ZTE officially introduced the nubia Z9, the company's newest high-end smartphone boasting super-thin bezels. Now, the company is happy to announce that the smartphone will be available in the United

ANDROID PHONES

Jun 1, 2015

Latest Android distribution numbers show Lollipop’s continued growth

Evan Selleck

Every month, Google updates the distribution numbers for its Android platform, showcasing the state of the operating system across its varying versions. In May, Android 5.0 and 5.1, the Lollipop release, showed a

ANDROID PHONES

May 21, 2015

Android M could support native fingerprint authentication

Evan Selleck

Security is one of the most important parts of our mobile devices, and adding native fingerprint authentication could be a big boost to Android moving forward. According to a report published by BuzzFeed, Android M,

ANDROID PHONES

May 21, 2015

BLU Studio C with 5-inch HD display and $99 price tag now available

Evan Selleck

BLU has become a popular Android manufacturer over the years, presenting worthwhile unlocked handsets at worthwhile prices. That trend continues with the BLU Studio C, with a 5-inch 720p HD display and a price

ANDROID PHONES

May 2, 2015

How to change DNS server on your Android phone or tablet

Osas Obaizamomwan

Simply put, your DNS (domain name system) allows your to comfortable surf the internet and easily find sites like androidbeat.com with needing to memorize an IP address. Changing your DNS server could offer some

ANDROID PHONES

Apr 27, 2015

BLU introduces the Selfie with two 13MP cameras and a $249 price tag

Evan Selleck

BLU is no stranger to unlocked devices, especially those with noteworthy specs and even more interesting price tags. And now the company has a new focus with its latest smartphone: cameras. With the BLU Selfie,

ANDROID PHONES

Apr 13, 2015

Trusted Voice unlock method rolling out to some Android devices

Evan Selleck

Android has a few different means to unlock a device, including a password, PIN, or drawing a pattern. Add that to the list that includes Trusted Devices, On-Body Detection and others, one more method

ANDROID PHONES

Mar 12, 2015

The VAIO Phone is real, offers a 5-inch display and Android 5.0

Evan Selleck

Sony and VAIO parted ways, and as a result VAIO can make smartphones now. The first of which is aptly named the VAIO Phone, and it's coming to a small Japanese wireless carrier before

ALCATEL

Mar 2, 2015

Alcatel Onetouch Hero 2+ features Cyanogen OS with a 6-inch display

Evan Selleck

During Mobile World Congress 2015, Alcatel Onetouch has officially announced a brand new smartphone to its Hero lineup. Revealed as the Hero 2+, the latest smartphone with a giant display features Cyanogen OS, based on

ANDROID PHONES

Feb 27, 2015

It’s a Leaky, Leaky, Leaky, Leaky World

Evan Blass

It wasn't so long ago that the windfall which came along with success in the mobile industry was able to buy something that manufacturers today would consider nearly priceless: a leak-free launch. Back

ANDROID PHONES

Feb 26, 2015

The BLU Studio 6.0 HD is available at Amazon for $129.99 for a limited time

Evan Selleck

Finding a mid-range device that can be used as a daily driver with a relatively cheap price tag isn't impossible, but picking out a good deal is still worthwhile for those in the

ANDROID PHONES

Feb 23, 2015

HTC, M9, and the ultimate shell game

Evan Blass

A curious thing is happening in this year's lead up to Barcelona's Mobile World Congress, the industry's premier event for showcasing upcoming smartphones and tablets: one company usually plagued by leaks well

ANDROID 5.1

Feb 17, 2015

Google launches Android One devices running Android 5.1 Lollipop in Philippines

Gautam Prabhu

Google today announced that it is expanding its Android One program to Philippines. The company had unveiled Android One and the first batch of devices from Indian OEMs at an event in September last year,

Samsung Galaxy S6 - metal chassis - bottom

ANDROID PHONES

Feb 5, 2015

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S6 photos suggest it will look a lot like iPhone 6

Gautam Prabhu

Samsung is widely speculated that Samsung Galaxy S6 will be radically different from the previous generation Galaxy smartphones.Initial reports had suggested that it will sport a unibody design, but recent reports have indicated that