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Feb 20, 2015

T-Mobile Galaxy S5 ls llipop to lead this week’s Android device update roundup

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The T-Mobile variant of the Galaxy S5 is the latest to jump on board the llipop train. It’s been refreshing to see Samsung’s flagship score the latest Android build so quickly in

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Feb 20, 2015

Report: to pay carriers woo banks in order to jumpstart its llet service

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is going all out to revive its llet service by throwing cash at wireless carriers phone manufacturers, according to a ll Street urnal report. The company is in talks with carriers, banks, hardware makers on

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Feb 20, 2015

12 things you miss about your dumbphone

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Smartphones are amazing. But dumbphones…well, there’s something to be said for that old, indestructible, 2-weeks-of-battery-life Nokia bar phone you used to have. Don’t get me wrong, I like

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Feb 19, 2015

Docs for Android adds in some needed features for editing Office files

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The Docs app is getting some needed updates to keep pace with increased competition from Office for Android. Most of the features are targeted at editing in Office Compatibility Mode, which lets you work on

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Feb 19, 2015

Android Wear Update Improves Fit Syncing and Squashes Bugs

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Android Wear is getting a bump up to version 5.0.2, with some fixes for Fit syncing and other all-around housekeeping. Android Police reports a build number of LWX49K is hitting the G

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Feb 19, 2015

Transit or Moovit, Can Either Public Transit Apps Beat Maps?

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I am terrible at getting to places. As a result, I constantly rely on Maps to help me navigate to my destination. However, Maps isn’t always the best app for the job when

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Feb 18, 2015

Samsung acquires opy, further fragmenting the mobile payments market

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You know what the world needs more of? It needs more ways for you to pay with your phone, because Apple ’s existing methods aren’t enough already. opy announced today that it’s been

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Feb 18, 2015

DIY repair site iFixit launches Android hub for phones, tablets, smartwatches

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The go-to DIY gadget repair site iFixit can now service your Android needs. The site just launched a dedicated Android hub, which features repair guides for 252 of phones tablets. There are also resources

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Feb 18, 2015

Android 5.1 inbound? Next major Android release will launch in h, says HTC exec

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A new version of Android may be headed your way sooner than we thought. HTC vice president Mo Versi, a rather active Twitter user who often tweets about phones updates, may have let that tidbit

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Feb 18, 2015

G Flex 2 review: A powerful curved smartphone that might just convert you

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Do you know anyone with a curved phone? I don’t know anyone who is currently using a curved phone. The last few curved phones have been absolute duds. Yes, ’s original G Flex was

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Feb 17, 2015

Samsung hints at Galaxy S6 support for multiple wireless charging stards

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The Galaxy S6 may work with multiple wireless charging formats, eliminating the frustration in finding one that is compatible with your phone. A Samsung blog post details that the company is working with the three

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Feb 17, 2015

Reply to atsApp, Hangouts, other messaging apps on your computer with shbullet update

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If you’re tired of reaching for your phone every time you get a message notification, shbullet is giving you another excellent reason to check it out. The newest shbullet update gives you the ability

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Feb 17, 2015

Xiaomi overtakes Samsung to become China’s top smartphone vendor

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Local manufacturer Xiaomi has overtaken Samsung to become the top smartphone vendor in China, new data reveals. Thanks to strong year-over-year growth, Xiaomi managed to secure a 12.5 percent market share in

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Feb 17, 2015

Toshiba offers sneak peek at its swappable camera modules for ‘s oject Ara

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Toshiba is giving us a glimpse at a future where you could pick choose the camera you want on your smartphone. The company recently showed off three different camera prototypes at the Modular ones Forum

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Feb 17, 2015

The four best lock screens for your Android phone

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If you’re getting bored with your phone’s lock screen, maybe it’s time to try another. This is Android after all, so you’re not locked in to what came with your device—

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Feb 13, 2015

Five to Try: ak to train your brain, Sling TV to rot it (but in a good way)

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lcome to Five to Try, our weekly look at the must-download apps games just released for Android devices. If Valentine’s Day has you in the mood for a little self-improvement, this week’

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Feb 13, 2015

launches bView beta channel for developer tinkering

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just launched a beta channel of its bView tool, which should ultimately lead to a better experience when you view web content inside of an app. Developers use bView in apps like Feedly or Facebook

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Feb 13, 2015

HTC One, G3 variants score llipop in this week’s Android update roundup

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If you have an G3 or HTC One M8 this could be your week, as both of these phones are scoring llipop upgrades on specific carriers. Other phones are getting routine updates, which will hopefully