Latest Android News
- 15 October 2013
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News: Yup, that looks like a Nexus: Nexus 5 makes its video debut
You're probably sick and tired of Nexus 5 leaks by now, but this next one is a doozy of a spill. Over the weekend, a surprisingly clear video of a phone that looks very much like the rumored Nexus 5 made its rounds online.
- 14 October 2013
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News: HTC One Max packs fingerprint scanner, 5.9-inch screen
HTC's newest phone, the 5.9-inch HTC One Max, includes a fingerprint scanner -- although unlike the one in Apple's latest iPhone, it's located on the back of the device.
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News: Google Nexus 5 release date, price, photos, video and full specs
Google Nexus 5 release date, price, features and full specs rumours. New photos of the Nexus 5.
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News: LG G Flex leaked
LG's curved screen smartphone, the G Flex, has been leaked ahead of its announcement.
- 11 October 2013
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News: Coming soon to a Google Play store near you: More tablet apps
Yesterday's Twitter for Android tablet update reminded us that there actually aren't that many tablet apps available in the Google Play store. Those that do exist are buried under other categories, and even then there is no way to differentiate between which apps are actually tablet optimized and which are meant for your phone.
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News: Google reportedly will kill Google TV so that Android TV may live
In move that will shock very few people, it appears that Google is getting ready to put the kibosh on its Google TV brand.
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News: How to use the revamped Outlook.com Android app's handy new features
With Outlook.com for Android's modern UI-style makeover behind done, Microsoft is turning its attention to boosting the app's functionality, recently releasing an update that packs a plethora of improvements and new features.
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News: Five things you must do to prepare for the end of BlackBerry
With BlackBerry onlifesupport, it's time to accept the likelihood that there won't be a BlackBerry a year from now. Your business be in for a rude awakening if it relies on the once-mighty smartphone for mobile communication and productivity.
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News: TalkTalk drops SIM-only plan to £3.50
TalkTalk launches SIM-only mobile tariff for £3.50 per month.
- 10 October 2013
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News: Twitter optimizes Android app for one tablet -- the Galaxy Note 10.1
Maybe Android tablets are getting more impressive. Maybe Samsung just has a lot of clout. Whatever the reason, Twitter decided to develop an Android tablet-optimized version of its official app with a few features that are "unique" for Samsung and just one of its tablets.
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News: Get your hopes up: Android 4.4 and Nexus 5 may launch next Tuesday
The rumors and leaks are getting hotter as Android fans are getting antsy in their seats, waiting for the official announcement of the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4.
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News: Aereo's broadcast TV streaming coming to Android this month
After expanding to Utah, Miami, Houston, and Dallas this summer, Aereo--the contentious streaming service that lets you stream local broadcast television over the web--is ready to invade its next big market: the Android nation. After months of promises, Aereo for Android will finally land in Google Play on Tuesday, October 22.
- 09 October 2013
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News: Samsung's curved smartphone: A big innovation or a novelty?
The first curved display smartphone, the 5.7-in. Samsung Galaxy Round, goes on sale today in South Korea for 1 million Korean won, equal to about $1,015. Whether the device, which runs Android 4.3, ever goes on sale in the U.S. or Europe is unknown.
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News: Revamped Skype app for Android tablets oozes Windows-esque style
Three months after Skype for Android's revamped interface landed on smartphones, the new UI is available for tablets via Google Play and the Android Appstore.
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News: Samsung Galaxy Round brings curved screen
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Round as the world's first curved screen smartphone.
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News: Samsung debuts smartphone with curved display, but only for Korea
Breaking away from the flat screens found in so many smartphones, Samsung is releasing its Galaxy Round handset with a curved display.
- 08 October 2013
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News: Android isn't 'more secure than the iPhone,' but Google's security woes are overblown
It's been a while since Eric Schmidt made any bizarre public statements, but he's back at it again with recent claims about Android security.
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News: Leaked Google Hangouts text message support could come with a few caveats
After first being tipped all the way back in May, new rumors suggest Google will soon unveil SMS and MMS integration for Google Hangouts on Android. The new functionality means you can use one application for most of your on-the-go communication, with the exception of email and voice calls.
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News: LG makes bendy OLED for smartphones a reality
LG is expected to launch a curved screen smartphone next month after starting mass production of 'world's first' flexible OLED displays.
- 07 October 2013
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News: Samsung camera module focuses on improving image stabilization
Samsung Electronics is working on a new 13-megapixel camera module with optical image stabilization, an area where Samsung has fallen behind its competitors.
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