Customize Android Notification Alerts, Even Without a Dedicated Light

GreenBot Staff

We recently showed you how to take control of your Android phone’s notification light, using an app to force it to blink pretty, custom-coded colors. But what if your device has no light?

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All new HTC One will retail for $600; Gold SKU to be Best Buy exclusive

Rajesh Pandey

Over the last one month, nearly everything about the HTC One has leaked online including a 12-minute video review and a bunch of photos. Today, thanks to @evleaks, we know the final retail price

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A teardown suggests there’s more integrated Now functionality coming soon

GreenBot Staff

How did we ever live without Now's constant stream of contextual information? Now there's to evidence that the app, which comes stard with most Android phones running Android 4.1 up, will have

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ze Up helps you keep your hs on the wheel while you’re driving

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Our phones are meant for multitasking, but the worst time to do so is when you're behind the wheel. at's worse is when you're using turn-by-turn directions in an attempt

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ototype cket SDK wants to move Android ar beyond mere notifications

GreenBot Staff

Now you can count cket among the app makers that are excited about Android ar, 's upcoming software for wearable devices. cket, an app that lets you save online links for later reading, has announced

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Samsung hopes hs-on demos will woo potential Galaxy S5, wearable buyers

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Samsung Electronics is laying the groundwork for the launches of the Galaxy S5, Gear 2 smartwatch Gear Fit with hs-on demos in more than 61 countries. If Samsung wants to continue to dominate the

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How to avoid data overages on your Android phone

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ll, that’s a shock! Your cell bill, one of those monthly statements that’s more-or-less predictable, seems unusually high. It’s no puzzle; a data overage is to blame. You can admonish

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Samsung Galaxy S5 goes up for pre-order on AT&T and US Cellular from tomorrow, to ship in early April

Rajesh Pandey

AT&T and US Cellular today announced that they will start taking pre-orders for Samsung's latest and greatest flagship -- the Galaxy S5 -- from March 21st.  The handset will set users back by $

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Android 4.4 is now rolling out to a trio of Xperia hsets

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Sony users, you haven't been forgotten. The company announced that it's started rolling Android 4.4 KitKat to three device models in its Xperia lineup, including the Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, Z Ultra.

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Motorola adds ability to snap a photo with the Moto X’s volume keys

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Moto X users, you know the drill: you h your phone over to a friend to snap a photo have to constantly remind them that they have to press the screen to snap a photo.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 is officially available for pre-orders, starting at $200

GreenBot Staff

Update 03/20/14: Added information on T-Mobile Cellular availability pricing. The onslaught of spring smartphone device launches have started the Samsung Galaxy S5 is the first to begin its round of pre-orders.

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Here’s how to try Android ar’s interface on your phone today (sort of)

GreenBot Staff

To get a sense of how Android ar works, you could just read through 's official documentation. But for the more adventurous, why not install the launcher on your Android phone? The Android ar launcher

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Android Gets Voice Activated Camera Functionality and Smarter Keyboard

GreenBot Staff

One great thing about being an Android user is. That it adds new features to its stock apps every few weeks. The most recent trick added to the Search app. Launch the camera app in

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Developers can’t wait to get their apps on Android ar

GreenBot Staff

App makers already have so many wearable platforms to choose from. There’s the bble SDK, which drives the crowd-funded bble’s e-ink screen; Samsung’s Tizen, which powers its second-generation Galaxy

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Paranoid Android announces Peek, their own take on Active Display

Rajesh Pandey

With the release of Paranoid Android 4.0, the PA team removed most of their unique features and went back to the drawing board. The team wanted to make their code modular as well as

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Skype for Android update promises aggressive battery life savings

GreenBot Staff

Microsoft-owned Skype promised last ly that it would make its mobile experiences less battery intensive, now it's making good on that promise for Android users. The latest Skype for Android release (version 4.

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ay offers a replacement Nexus device charger

GreenBot Staff

If you've lost the charger for your Nexus phone or tablet, or just need an extra one, is now selling a reasonably-priced replacement. The “Nexus Charging Accessory” is available for $15 through the

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‘s Chromecast goes on sale in Europe Canada

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