LG G Pad 8.3 official with full HD display

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LG G Pad 8.3 official with full HD display

LG has officially announced the LG G Pad 8.3 Android Tablet with a full HD screen and quad-core processor, running Android 4.2.2 Jellybean. It will debut at IFA in Germany next month... will it live up to the hype?

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Rogers’ Moto X price dropped, US variants to follow by year-end?

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Rogers’ Moto X price dropped, US variants to follow by year-end?

The Motorola Moto X on Rogers has seen its price dropped once again, and is now retailing for $149.99 on a 2-year contract (having started at $189.99). The US variants should see a drop by Q4 as well.

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[Rumor] Sony’s camera lens accessories to cost $250-$450

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[Rumor] Sony’s camera lens accessories to cost $250-$450

The Sony "camera lens" accessories have certainly garnered their fair share of attention in the recent weeks. With their official announcement at IFA 2013 not too far away, we seem to finally be getting more details including their final price range.

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Google quietly bought smartwatch maker WIMM last year – Nexus watch almost certain

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Google quietly bought smartwatch maker WIMM last year – Nexus watch almost certain

Rumors of a Google-made “Nexus smartwatch” have been buzzing around the rumor mill for awhile now. It was back in March a source from The Financial Times allegedly confirmed the existence of such a smartwatch, one that could be released by end of this year. You may remember back in August of 2011 a small […]

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Motorola files patent for smartwatch with multiple displays, knows when you’re looking at it

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Motorola files patent for smartwatch with multiple displays, knows when you’re looking at it

The growing wearable computing trend doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Motorola and Sony both took early stabs with smartwatch-like devices, but both failed to reach mainstream success for the companies. Doesn’t look like that’s about to stop Motorola. Today, a newly published Motorola patent may reveal the company’s interest in yet another […]

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Microsoft and Google join forces to sue NSA over FISA transparency issues

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Microsoft and Google join forces to sue NSA over FISA transparency issues

The government has access to a huge database of information from US companies. They demand and collect information with the promise that it is to protect national security. But have they gone too far without doing their part? Microsoft and Google think so... and now they're suing.

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McDonald’s turns your smartphone into an NFC race car

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McDonald’s turns your smartphone into an NFC race car

McDonald's is outfitting their tables with NFC stickers that transform a dining area into a racetrack in one of the coolest implementations of the technology to date. Why didn't they have this when I was a kid?

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Mobile Roar Podcast #10: Love Squares

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Mobile Roar Podcast #10: Love Squares

An Android love triangle? The 10 worst phones of all time? This and more only on the latest edition of the Mobile Roar Podcast. We made it to episode 10!

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Digg Reader now available for Android

Those missing the days of Google Reader have yet another option to fill the void. Digg's take on the RSS feed has finally made its way to Android after a launch on web and iOS earlier this summer. Is it worth a good look?

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Leaked images of Sony Xperia Z1 (Honami) dummy units give us our clearest look at the device yet

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Leaked images of Sony Xperia Z1 (Honami) dummy units give us our clearest look at the device yet

Sony’s had a hard time keeping the Sony Xperia Z1 (Honami) under wraps. A supercharged refresh to the original Sony Xperia Z that launched only earlier this year, the device has been leaked more times than we can even count. More recently, Sony’s been gearing up for the device’s official unveiling (set for next week), […]

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T-Mobile Moto X might only be available through the Google Play Store according to leak

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T-Mobile Moto X might only be available through the Google Play Store according to leak

While the Moto X officially launched last week on AT&T and today on Verizon Wireless, there are still many questions left unanswered in regards to Moto X availability remaining carriers like Sprint and T-Mobile. When it comes to T-Mobile, we may have a little more info on where customers will be able to purchase the […]

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Screenshots from Samsung Galaxy Gear’s “Gear Manager” companion app leaked, gives us first sneak peek at the smartwatch

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Screenshots from Samsung Galaxy Gear’s “Gear Manager” companion app leaked, gives us first sneak peek at the smartwatch

We already know the Samsung Galaxy Gear is set to be unveiled during Samsung’s IFA event in Berlin after a Samsung exec confirmed the device in an interview earlier this week. It was also the week before where many of the device’s hardware and software specs were tipped, with Samsung’s upcoming wearable rumored to come […]

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Pressy uses your 3.5mm headphone jack to give you a customizable external button [KICKSTARTER]

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Pressy uses your 3.5mm headphone jack to give you a customizable external button [KICKSTARTER]

Allow me to turn your attention to one of the hottest projects going on over at Kickstarter right now. It's Pressy, an accessory that fits itself snugly into your device's 3.5mm headset jack. It's not a pair of headphones or external speakers, though -- it's a button. A button that you press. Hence, Pressy. And this button can be configured to do anything you want it to do.

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Screenshots from Samsung Galaxy Gear’s “Gear Manager” companion app leaked

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Screenshots from Samsung Galaxy Gear’s “Gear Manager” companion app leaked

We already know the Samsung Galaxy Gear is set to be unveiled during Samsung’s IFA event in Berlin. Other than confirmation from a Samsung exec, little other info is known about Samsung’s smartwatch. For those interested in Samsung’s upcoming wearable computing device, leak-ninja @evleaks has just revealed a few screenshots from the upcoming device’s companion […]

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Galaxy Note 3 display leaked, side-by-side comparison with Note 2 shows smaller bezels, accessories begin popping up

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Galaxy Note 3 display leaked, side-by-side comparison with Note 2 shows smaller bezels, accessories begin popping up

As we near Samsung’s official Galaxy Note 3 unveiling event set for Sept 4th in Berlin, more leaks of the device have begun coming out of the woodwork. First up, the actual display/digitizer of the device has been pictured from 3rd party parts supplier ETrade Supply, giving us a good look at, not only the […]

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NVIDIA SHIELD update brings Apps to SD, improved Miracast support and more

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NVIDIA SHIELD update brings Apps to SD, improved Miracast support and more

NVIDIA has announced the availability of a new OTA update for the SHIELD, the gaming handheld that they hope will take the mobile world by storm in the months to come. This is software update "59," bringing with it a few enhancements that should make a lot of people happy.

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Cheaper Moto X might have removable / interchangeable back plates

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Cheaper Moto X might have removable / interchangeable back plates

A user over at Chinese community Weibo got their hands on a photo which shows what appear to be Moto X back plates in two different colors. Could the affordable model be getting interchangeable backplates?

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Google’s Hugo Barra is leaving for Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi (creators of MIUI)

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Google’s Hugo Barra is leaving for Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi (creators of MIUI)

According to a report, Google's Hugo Barra will be leaving his position at Google and heading to Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi. Could Barra be Xiaomi's new front man for plans at launching their handsets globally?

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BBM for Android gets a sign-up page

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BBM for Android gets a sign-up page

Blackberry has published a sign-up page for the version of their service set to launch on the two leading smartphone operating systems of the world (iOS and Android).

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[UPDATE] Verizon Moto X now available online for $200; use these coupon codes to get a $60 discount

Just as we were told to expect, Verizon's Motorola Moto X is now available for purchase in the carrier's online store. Their version will run folks $200 after signing a new two-year contract, bringing folks a made-in-America 4.7-inch 720p device that houses Motorola's X8 computing system.

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Samsung Galaxy NX camera coming in October starting at $1,600

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Samsung Galaxy NX camera coming in October starting at $1,600

Samsung has finally given folks a release timeframe and price to look forward to for their Android-powered Samsung Galaxy NX mirrorless camera that was announced a couple of months ago. The retailer promises to bring this thing out this October, and has stamped a $1,600 price tag on it for a body-only SKU.

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Samsung said to be using metal for Galaxy S5, but we aren’t holding our breath

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Samsung said to be using metal for Galaxy S5, but we aren’t holding our breath

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 out in full force and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 looming, it's natural to already be hearing rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S5. The latest comes from ETNews, who suggests Samsung will look to use metal for the next iteration of their flagship.

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Verizon Moto X now available online for $200; use these coupon codes to get a $60 discount

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Verizon Moto X now available online for $200; use these coupon codes to get a $60 discount

Just as we were told to expect, Verizon's Motorola Moto X is now available for purchase in the carrier's online store. Their version will run folks $200 after signing a new two-year contract, bringing folks a made-in-America 4.7-inch 720p device that houses Motorola's X8 computing system.

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Report: Google’s Hugo Barra is leaving for Xiaomi

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Report: Google’s Hugo Barra is leaving for Xiaomi

According to a report, Google's Hugo Barra will be leaving his position at Google and heading to Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi. Could Barra be Xiaomi's new front man for plans at launching their handsets globally?

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LG G2 soars to the Earth’s stratosphere in a balloon, shows off 13MP camera footage (nobody was hurt)

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LG G2 soars to the Earth’s stratosphere in a balloon, shows off 13MP camera footage (nobody was hurt)

New marketing stunt takes the LG G2 all the way up to the Earth's stratosphere on a balloon. Thankfully, this time, nobody got hurt.

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HTC One Max spotted, fingerprint reader and dual-shot-like mode on board

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HTC One Max spotted, fingerprint reader and dual-shot-like mode on board

The HTC One Max sure packs a punch. And of course, with that size it can pack many things. We have new leaked photos with a fingerprint reader and more. Check them out!

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HTC creating its own mobile OS to cater China

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HTC creating its own mobile OS to cater China

We knew China is powerful, but we didn't know it was powerful enough to make a manufacturer make a whole mobile OS just for that country! Yup, that's the latest news, guys.

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AT&T 4G LTE comes to 12 new markets

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AT&T 4G LTE comes to 12 new markets

More 4G LTE rollouts are going out for those on Ma Bell. That's AT&T for those not "hip" to the carrier nicknames. The carrier is adding 12 new markets to the list.

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“The New Padfone Infinity” shows up on ASUS site, benchmarks show Snapdragon 800 processor

It’s been a while since we last heard from ASUS and exactly what the Taiwanese manufacturer was planning on doing with the ASUS Padfone Infinity. Unveiled back during Mobile World Congress, the PadFone Infinity was ASUS’ latest convertible device that upped the ante from the previous ASUS Padfone 2 packing an all new sexy industrial […]

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“The New Padfone Infinity” shows up on ASUS site, benchmarks reveal Snapdragon 800 processor

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“The New Padfone Infinity” shows up on ASUS site, benchmarks reveal Snapdragon 800 processor

It’s been a while since we last heard from ASUS and exactly what the Taiwanese manufacturer was planning on doing with the ASUS Padfone Infinity. Unveiled back during Mobile World Congress, the Padfone Infinity was ASUS’ latest convertible device that upped the ante from the previous ASUS Padfone 2 packing an all new sexy industrial […]

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It could cost Motorola an extra $5 per Moto X to build it in the USA

There’s been a lot of speculation on exactly how much it costs Motorola to build their custom Moto X’s here in the states (as opposed to overseas like most other devices). It was a bold move, one we all knew came at a cost and an issue we’ve talked about many times in our podcasts. […]

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Google Hangouts to use VP8 for HD video chats soon

Not satisfied with the current quality of Google Hangouts? According to GigaOM, things are about to get better really soon. Google is apparently in the process of implementing VP8 encoding for Google Hangouts, which will give Google the flexibility they need to be able to deliver 10-way video calls in HD quality.

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Bought a Nexus 4 on or after August 12th? Google’s offering you a $100 refund

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Bought a Nexus 4 on or after August 12th? Google’s offering you a $100 refund

If you bought a Nexus 4 within the past couple of weeks, you'll be glad to know that a $100 refund is waiting for you. Find out how you can get a good chunk of your money back from Google following the latest price drop.

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Kobo announces three new affordable tablets

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Kobo announces three new affordable tablets

The e-reading gurus behind Kobo have announced the forthcoming availability of three new tablets. These devices are part of Kobo's "Arc" line of devices, running customized versions of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Of course, they all vary in size and price, giving folks a nice breadth of options.

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Google+ update delivers notifications when photos are Auto Awesome’d

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Google+ update delivers notifications when photos are Auto Awesome’d

Google is issuing a new upgrade to the Google+ app (and the site, we imagine), and it brings with it a rather useful feature for those who enjoy the auto-awesome feature: the ability to receive notifications when an auto-awesome photo is ready to be viewed.

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Nexus 7 (2013) now available in UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Japan

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Nexus 7 (2013) now available in UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Japan

While those of us in the US and Canada enjoyed a brief moment of exclusivity, Google’s latest 7-inch tab — the all new Nexus 2013 — is finally making its way overseas. Starting today, those of you in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Japan can now officially order the 1080p full HD tablet from […]

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Angry Birds Go! all but confirmed as a kart racer [VIDEO]

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Angry Birds Go! all but confirmed as a kart racer [VIDEO]

Angry Birds developer Rovio took to their blog today to release some new details on their upcoming title, the recently announced, Angry Birds Go!. From the looks of it, it appears as if Rovio is planing to bring their iconic birds into the kart racing genre, as suggested in a quirky, behind the scenes video […]

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Nexus 4 price drops $100 in the Play Store! 8GB now $200, 16GB for $250 contract-free

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Nexus 4 price drops $100 in the Play Store! 8GB now $200, 16GB for $250 contract-free

Egad! Straight out of left field, Google/LG just dropped a huge surprise on us. We’re still a few months away from the rumored “refresh” but Google’s not wasting anytime. They’ve dropped the price of the Nexus 4 in the Play Store by a cool 25% in Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, Korea, US, and the UK. […]

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Telltale Games announces Android version of The Walking Dead, headed to the OUYA

Julie Uhrman’s managed to score one helluva deal with Telltale Games — makers of the critically acclaimed The Walking Dead video game — announcing today that they’re finally ready to bring their gory series to Android… well, the OUYA anyway. For those of you that purchased the OUYA, you can look forward to the entire […]

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Nexus 4 price drops $100! 8GB now $200, 16GB now $250 contract-free

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Nexus 4 price drops $100! 8GB now $200, 16GB now $250 contract-free

Egad! Straight out of left field, Google/LG just dropped a huge surprise on us. We’re still a few months away from the rumored “refresh” but Google’s not wasting anytime. They’ve dropped the price of the Nexus 4 in the Play Store by a cool $100. That’s right, starting right now, you can now pick up […]

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Rovio all but confirms upcoming Angry Birds Go! as a kart racer [VIDEO]

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Rovio all but confirms upcoming Angry Birds Go! as a kart racer [VIDEO]

Angry Birds developer Rovio took to their blog today to release some new details on their upcoming title, the recently announced, Angry Birds Go!. From the looks of it, it appears as if Rovio is planing to bring their iconic birds into the kart racing genre, as suggested in a quirky, behind the scenes video […]

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LG G2 packs a heap ton of features, LG shows them off in latest video

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LG G2 packs a heap ton of features, LG shows them off in latest video

No matter which Android manufacturer you claim allegiance to, there’s no denying the upcoming LG G2 features some pretty impressive hardware. Aside from its gorgeous 5.2-inch full 1080p HD display and Snapdragon 800 processor, LG has managed to cramp a heap ton of software features into the device, thanks to their own custom user interface. […]

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OPPO N1 pictured in the wild, infograph provides details on rear touch controls

Electronics manufacturer OPPO is one of a few smartphone makers out of China who’s quality Android hardware has helped make a name for themselves in other parts of the world. You may remember when the Oppo Finder (at the time, the world’s thinnest smartphone) made headlines after it was demonstrated that the device’s construction was […]

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OPPO N1 pictured in the wild ahead of unveiling, infograph reveals details on rear touch controls

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OPPO N1 pictured in the wild ahead of unveiling, infograph reveals details on rear touch controls

Electronics manufacturer OPPO is one of a few smartphone makers out of China who’s quality Android hardware has helped make a name for themselves in other parts of the world. You may remember when the Oppo Finder (at the time, the world’s thinnest smartphone) made headlines after it was demonstrated that the device’s construction was […]

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Moto Maker open for all AT&T users with no-contract option, official Moto X docks available

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Moto Maker open for all AT&T users with no-contract option, official Moto X docks available

Anyone who wants a custom AT&T Moto X through Moto Maker can now do so without needing any special access code or privileges. Oh, and some great new accessories are now available for your enjoyment!

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OUYA nabs Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead, launching later this year

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OUYA nabs Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead, launching later this year

Julie Uhrman’s managed to score one helluva deal with Telltale Games — makers of the critically acclaimed The Walking Dead video game — announcing today that they’re finally ready to bring their gory series to Android… well, the OUYA anyway. For those of you that purchased the OUYA, you can look forward to the entire […]

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Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 3 Kids – will this make the kid’s tablet market boom?

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Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 3 Kids – will this make the kid’s tablet market boom?

We have seen many tablets designed with kids in mind, but this is the first one to come from the biggest Android manufacturer in the world. Will it change the market?

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PSA: Verizon unlimited data users can get on Max data plans (6GB for $30) when upgrading through Edge

Don't want to lose unlimited data but want to upgrade your phone through Verizon Edge? Big Red is making it a bit easier with their "Max" data plans specially made for those who are grandfathered into unlimited. Find out more inside!

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Asphalt 8 review: The Good and Bad of Gameloft, all rolled into one

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Asphalt 8 review: The Good and Bad of Gameloft, all rolled into one

I find most Gameloft games to just suck, but they usually manage to do a decent job with the Asphalt franchise. Based on what we saw at the new Nexus 7 launch, I was genuinely excited. Did the game match my expectations?

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Waterproof Kyocera Hydro Elite launching this Thursday on Verizon for $100

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Waterproof Kyocera Hydro Elite launching this Thursday on Verizon for $100

Kyocera and Verizon have just announced that a new waterproof smartphone would be launching on the carrier this Thursday, August 29th. It's the Kyocera Hydro ELITE, a 4G LTE smartphone that will cost you about $100 to own.

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Sony Honami teaser shows off G-series lens, curvy body [VIDEO]

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Sony Honami teaser shows off G-series lens, curvy body [VIDEO]

As we inch closer and closer to IFA Berlin, we expect the teasers to start ramping up in full force. Sony is the latest to get a juicy teaser out of the door, with the Japanese manufacturer proclaiming that "the best of Sony is about to get even better."

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Samsung exec confirms Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear smart watch appearances at IFA

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Samsung exec confirms Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear smart watch appearances at IFA

Executive vice president of Samsung Mobile Lee Young-hee has reportedly confirmed that pair of exciting products we've been hearing Samsung would introduce come September 4th during their IFA press conference (the Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy Gear).

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HTC Mini+ appears on HTC’s site – a big phone accessory that comes with NFC, laser pointer, and IR blaster

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HTC Mini+ appears on HTC’s site – a big phone accessory that comes with NFC, laser pointer, and IR blaster

It was a few months ago that the HTC J Butterfly launched in China and with that, came the HTC Mini. Not to be confused with the HTC One Mini, the HTC Mini was a companion device for larger handsets that essentially acts as a Bluetooth handset/remote control for making quick calls, without having to […]

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Did Google intentionally break third-party app support in latest Chromecast update? [UPDATE]

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Did Google intentionally break third-party app support in latest Chromecast update? [UPDATE]

Google has disabled the API developers have been using to create third party Chromecast apps ('video_playback,' in case you were wondering), leading Koushik Dutta to believe Google is intentionally looking to create a walled garden, of sorts, for Chromecast content.

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Oh no she didn’t: Apple programs Siri to diss Google Glass

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Oh no she didn’t: Apple programs Siri to diss Google Glass

Okay, we admit that while altogether pretty awesome, Google Glass definitely isn’t for everyone. Guess it shouldn’t surprise us to find Apple’s voice activated personal assistant, Siri, isn’t too fond of the wearable tech. An Easter Egg found in both current iOS 6 and beta versions of iOS 7, speaking the now iconic “Ok Glass” […]

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HTC One Android 4.3 software leaks, available as ROM

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HTC One Android 4.3 software leaks, available as ROM

Want to check out what Android 4.3 will look like on the HTC One? You can give the leaked firmware a go!

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Verizon Edge upgrades go live, new details emerge

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Verizon Edge upgrades go live, new details emerge

It’s been a while since Verizon announced Edge, the company’s new upgrade track for folks who want to be able to upgrade more than twice a year. With it, you can upgrade to a new smartphone by agreeing to pay 24 monthly installments of the device’s full MSRP, and as long as you pay off […]

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Googler squashes Google Glass $300 pricing and Best Buy availability rumors

Killing 2 birds with a single stone, Chris Dale, a Googler working on the Google Glass communications team, decided to set the record straight on 2 rumors buzzing around the blogosphere last week. The first rumor (reported here), suggested that Glass could be priced at a fairly reasonable $300 once finally made available for the […]

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Hard evidence of blue HTC One emerges

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Hard evidence of blue HTC One emerges

Not digging the black/white HTC One? Need something a little more flashy? HTC is said to be working on a metallic blue version and we have the evidence to prove it!

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The 10 worst Android phones of all time

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The 10 worst Android phones of all time

We thought it'd be fun to think about what the worst Android phones have been so far. My colleagues and I have had a fun time putting this list together and talking about what awarded each device's spot in this list. Come check out some of the worst Android phones of all time!

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LG throws hat back into tablet ring with official G Pad 8.3 teaser [VIDEO]

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LG throws hat back into tablet ring with official G Pad 8.3 teaser [VIDEO]

has officially and coyly announced the existence of their first tablet in over two years. The company released a teaser video, and wasn't shy about letting the world know that it was for the LG G Pad 8.3, an 8.3-inch tablet that LG claims is "just right for you."

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Did Google intentionally break third-party app support in latest Chromecast update?

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Did Google intentionally break third-party app support in latest Chromecast update?

Google’s Chromecast has been quite the exciting device since it was announced at the company’s Nexus 7 announcement event weeks ago. It’s so exciting, in fact, that folks have had a tough time finding freely available stock at participating retail stores and in the Google Play Store. It was no surprise, then, that the development […]

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Samsung opens registration for their first ever global developers’ conference

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Samsung opens registration for their first ever global developers’ conference

Samsung has officially announced the opening of registration for the South Korean company's first ever global developers' conference. This is Samsung's first wide-scale conference that will invite developers to learn how they can leverage the massive platform Samsung has built for themselves in the mobile space.

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Moto X developer edition pops up on Motorola’s site

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Moto X developer edition pops up on Motorola’s site

Motorola promised us a developer edition of the Moto X would be on its way, and has quelled all fears if, for some odd reason, you had any doubt of that happening. The company has started advertising the device on its website, predictably reestablishing the fact that its bootloader will be unlockable.

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Are smart custom launchers the Holy Grail or just a fad?

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Are smart custom launchers the Holy Grail or just a fad?

Google Now is magical, and has inspired many others to imagine experiences which involve predicting what a user needs. In this post, I take a look at what two startups are doing using such contextual information in the domain of custom launchers.

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Motorola Droid 5 possibly spotted in the wild, allegedly sporting NFC and wireless charging

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Motorola Droid 5 possibly spotted in the wild, allegedly sporting NFC and wireless charging

We heard directly from Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside that he had plans to release several devices before October’s end, but we never thought we’d see the return of the the Motorola Droid, the company’s QWERTY Android slider. In a few leaked images from the Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo, one user leaked some images of a […]

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Moto X teardown gives us a look at the device’s innards

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Moto X teardown gives us a look at the device’s innards

There’s something oddly satisfying about watching the boys at iFixit teardown our most beloved Android devices. Their latest victim? The all new Motorola Moto X. The Moto X doesn’t feature a removable battery cover which means tools are necessary for prying the device open. After iFixit removed the Moto X’s backplate — which was actually […]

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Moto X’s upcoming wood finish might come with an added cost

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Moto X’s upcoming wood finish might come with an added cost

So you’re dying to get your hands on the Moto X, but you want to hold off until Motorola finally releases those amazing wood gain back covers we saw back at the unveiling event. And who could blame you, they look pretty damn amazing. Because they’re made from an organic material and you have to, […]

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Mobile Roar Podcast #9: All That Glitters is Champagne

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Mobile Roar Podcast #9: All That Glitters is Champagne

Join us as we have fun talking about the latest happenings in mobile! Some of the highlights include the gold iPhone, final thoughts on the Moto X and more!

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18 Awesome NFL Moto X themes custom designed with Moto Maker

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18 Awesome NFL Moto X themes custom designed with Moto Maker

If you set out to design the perfect Motorola Moto X inspired by your favorite football team... what would it look like? And how would it rank against the competition?

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Paranoid smartphone owner, Moto X customizations, how much battery life is enough? [FROM THE FORUMS]

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Paranoid smartphone owner, Moto X customizations, how much battery life is enough? [FROM THE FORUMS]

Are we living in an age where our smartphones know a little too much about us? Is 48 hours of battery life more than enough? These are just some of the questions being mulled this week over at Android Forums.

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Motorola Moto X review [VIDEO]

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Motorola Moto X review [VIDEO]

The Moto X is available starting today on AT&T. If you were wondering if the X would make the right fit for you, you're going to want to check out our Moto X review where we cover all the ins-and-outs on Motorola (and Google's) latest handset.

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Moto X release on other carriers only ‘days’ away?

Motorola's Punit Soni reveals that a wider Moto X launch is only days away. A developer edition will also soon be available for purchase. It's do or die for what many are pegging is the company's best chance to regain ground in the smartphone market.

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LG’s Uplus gets Samsung’s Homeboy tablet

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LG’s Uplus gets Samsung’s Homeboy tablet

Is Samsung's Homeboy a real G? Or just another rebranded tablet. Spoiler alert: it's the latter, and it just launched on LG's Uplus network. The slate is built for the smart home and even includes CCTV functionality for remote monitoring.

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Also available today from AT&T: HTC One Mini, LG Optimus G Pro, Samsung Galaxy Mega

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Also available today from AT&T: HTC One Mini, LG Optimus G Pro, Samsung Galaxy Mega

AT&T has a full slate of new phones available today, including the HTC One Mini, LG Optimus G Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Mega. Ranging from 4.3 inches to 6.3, there is likely something for everyone. Any takers?

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Moto X available from AT&T, create your custom device now

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Moto X available from AT&T, create your custom device now

Motorola's Moto X is available today from AT&T for a price of $199. You can begin building your custom device online now, but you'll have to visit an AT&T store to make the purchase. Who out there is picking one up?

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MoDaCo.SWITCH ROM now available for Galaxy S4, gives Indiegogo backers the best of both worlds

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MoDaCo.SWITCH ROM now available for Galaxy S4, gives Indiegogo backers the best of both worlds

It’s probably one of the best things to happen to Android in quite sometime. A custom ROM that allows you to seamlessly switch between manufacturer UI’s, and a stock Android experience. The aptly named MoDaCo.SWITCH ROM hit rooted HTC One devices a few months back, and effectively let Android users have their cake, and eat […]

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Google Glass could be setting up shop at your local Best Buy [RUMOR]

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Google Glass could be setting up shop at your local Best Buy [RUMOR]

According to well-known technology blogger Robert Scoble, Google has big plans to ensure Glass becomes a mainstream success once it’s finally ready for the general public. How will they do this? Well, aside from giving out Glass to celebrities, Google could be setting up shop inside Best Buy retail locations with a specialty Glass sales […]

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Sony teases Xperia Z1 (aka Honami, Xperia i1) – official announcement imminent

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Sony teases Xperia Z1 (aka Honami, Xperia i1) – official announcement imminent

Alleged official press renders of the Sony Xperia Z1 It’s the smartphone that everyone has been talking about… well, the tech blogs anyway. That’s the tweet that went out in the wee AM hours from the official Sony Xperia Twitter account. Showing nothing more than a power button (a sexy one at that), Sony’s upcoming […]

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New Nexus 7 update JSS15Q going out to address touch screen issues

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New Nexus 7 update JSS15Q going out to address touch screen issues

Google has confirmed that a new update -- version JSS15Q -- is rolling out to the masses who own the Nexus Nexus 7. This update directly addresses touch screen issues which made for erratic use of multi-touch.

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Chrome Beta update brings intuitive image searching, new navigation gestures

If you're daring enough to be on the Chrome for Android beta channel, then you'll want to download the latest update Google is working on for the mobile browser. We're getting new gestures and easier image search!

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J-Lo can’t “Get Right”: Viva Movil’s HTC One has AT&T logo (oh, and it’s $99) [BLUNDERS]

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J-Lo can’t “Get Right”: Viva Movil’s HTC One has AT&T logo (oh, and it’s $99) [BLUNDERS]

The HTC One is available from the Latino-centric wireless retail destination Viva Movil, and you can even get it for $100 cheaper than Verizon's version. Oh, and for some reason it has an AT&T logo on the back.

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Round 2: Free LG G2 and Qualcomm Uplinq ticket! [GIVEAWAY]

Yesterday, you may have found out about the awesome contest we’re putting on with the help of Qualcomm. We’re giving away a Snapdragon 800-powered LG G2, as well as a free ticket to Qualcomm’s Uplinq conference in San Diego. We asked you to answer the following question on our Google+ post: What’s your most anticipated […]

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Ubuntu Edge will not be — ambitious smartphone project misses funding goal on IndieGoGo

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Ubuntu Edge will not be — ambitious smartphone project misses funding goal on IndieGoGo

The last time we checked up on Canonical's Ubuntu Edge smartphone project, we were a little worried. At that point, there were only a couple of weeks left and the project had only reached about $8 million. Two weeks later, and the Ubuntu Edge failed to meet its funding goal on IndieGogo.

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Google Now gets a smorgasbord of new commands and features

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Google Now gets a smorgasbord of new commands and features

Heads up, folks -- Google Now is getting even more awesome. Google has revealed some new features for the voice-activated, location-aware service that everyone has fallen in love with.

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Verizon HTC One, DROID Mini, and LG Enact now available

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Verizon HTC One, DROID Mini, and LG Enact now available

A trio of new Verizon phones have been made available as of this morning. The first, and obviously most highly anticipated, is the carrier’s version of the HTC One. Although the phone is about 4 months later than the rest, the HTC One remains one of the best smartphones that can be had today. It’s […]

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Could Google be looking to offer up NFL’s Sunday Ticket package through YouTube?

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Could Google be looking to offer up NFL’s Sunday Ticket package through YouTube?

NFL's exclusive licensing deal with DirecTV for the Sunday Ticket package is expiring at some point next year, meaning Commissioner Goodell and the NFL are all ears when it comes to fielding offers from new content providers. So who could be throwing their hats into the arena to compete with the satellite TV provider? According to AllThingsD, it might be Google

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LG’s “G TV” trademark hints at upcoming Google TV device

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LG’s “G TV” trademark hints at upcoming Google TV device

While Google TV may have had some trouble finding mainstream success, it seems LG isn’t ready to quit the platform just yet. A renewed commitment to Google’s television OS might show its face this year as the recently trademarked “LG G TV”. Announced during CES 2013, it was only earlier this year we saw LG’s […]

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Cast any video from your computer to your Chromecast with Fling

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Cast any video from your computer to your Chromecast with Fling

The Chromecast doesn't have many supported apps just yet, but third-party developers have full access to it! This means the market is getting flooded with great Cast apps like Fling.

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LG coming strong: tablets, smart watches, flexible displays and more

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LG coming strong: tablets, smart watches, flexible displays and more

LG has been staying traditional, focusing greatly on smartphones. The market is changing and good phones are not enough on their own. LG is ready to get adventurous!

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Reminders come to the Google Keep app

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Reminders come to the Google Keep app

Google has just announced some added functionality that will make Google Keep more useful. It has gotten deeper integration with Google Now to give folks reminders when they need to complete a task.

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LG Enact is a 4-inch QWERTY slider for Verizon, said to be “days away” from launch

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LG Enact is a 4-inch QWERTY slider for Verizon, said to be “days away” from launch

Just when you thought when QWERTY sliders were dead, another one happens to creep its way back into the fold. The latest is from LG, who looks to be bringing such a device to Verizon. Dubbed the LG Enact, this device has a 4-inch WVGA display and a 5 megapixel camera.

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Field Trip app hits Glassware for Google Glass [VIDEO]

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Field Trip app hits Glassware for Google Glass [VIDEO]

The folks at Niantic Labs have just submitted their official Field Trip app for Google Glass in the Glassware marketplace. Field Trip is a pretty interesting app that actually already exists on Android. It's a location-aware pipe of information about everything around you.

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HTC execs say CEO is detrimental to success, but no one’s willing to do anything about it

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HTC execs say CEO is detrimental to success, but no one’s willing to do anything about it

A rather pleasant picture has been painted about Peter Chou over the years, but new reports out of Reuters suggest the grass isn’t green at all with HTC’s top brass. Upon interviewing 12 anonymous HTC executives, Reuters has learned that HTC CEO Peter Chou’s style of management and leadership isn’t well received at the company. […]

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Win an LG G2 and a free pass to Qualcomm Uplinq in San Diego! [GIVEAWAY]

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Win an LG G2 and a free pass to Qualcomm Uplinq in San Diego! [GIVEAWAY]

Qualcomm Uplinq is quickly approaching, and we have a free pass to give to one lucky winner! More than that, we also have an LG G2 to pass on to whoever wins! Find out how you can get your hands on these awesome prizes. We look forward to your participation!

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Google Helpouts will let you make money for helping people via video chat

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Google Helpouts will let you make money for helping people via video chat

Google has quietly introduced the world to Google Helpouts, a new service that promises to help you make money for helping other people do stuff over video chat.

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AT&T announces 50 more LTE launches before the end of this year

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AT&T announces 50 more LTE launches before the end of this year

AT&T is continuing to flex its muscle in the 4G LTE game as the nation's second largest carrier has confirmed that they would be bringing LTE to at least 50 more markets by the end of this year.

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Sliding Explorer brings a simple file browser with Holo UI

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Sliding Explorer brings a simple file browser with Holo UI

If you happen to be in the market for a no-frills, clean and smooth file browser for Android, a new option has popped up in the Google Play Store that might be worth checking out. Sliding Explorer is its name, and there really isn’t much to it. You can traverse the various files and directories you […]

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LG develops 5.5-inch “Quad HD” 2560X1440 display

LG has made another significant breakthrough in mobile display technology. The company has announced the development of a 5.5-inch display capable of displaying resolutions up to 2560 x 1,440. This is much more refined than anything we have in the market at this size, making for a smooth 538ppi pixel density. LG is calling the […]

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HTC Zara press render leaks, specs are unsurprisingly lame

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HTC Zara press render leaks, specs are unsurprisingly lame

We haven’t heard much about the HTC Zara up until now, but it looks like our main man @evleaks has given us a sneak peak at the whole kit and kaboodle ahead of any official announcement. Alongside the typical press render you see above, we also get our first whiff of the specs this thing […]

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MHL 3.0 to bring support for 4K resolution

The MHL Consortium -- a group of companies who came together to create the MHL standard for USB-based HD output --has announced specification 3.0 for their platform.

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Verizon DROID MAXX and DROID Ultra available starting today

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Verizon DROID MAXX and DROID Ultra available starting today

Looking for a certain pair of DROIDs on Verizon's network? The folks at Big Red have officially unleashed the devices onto the masses today. I'm speaking of the Motorola DROID MAXX and Motorola DROID Ultra, two phones we got our hands on just a month ago.

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Receive Android notifications on your computer with Krome

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Receive Android notifications on your computer with Krome

If you’ve been looking for a way to streamline your digital life, Krome might just be the utility app you’ve been looking for. Working together with the Chrome web browser, Krome can push real time notifications from your Android device, onto your computer. All you need to get started is to install the Krome extension […]

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Google Maps and Waze begin sharing features

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Google Maps and Waze begin sharing features

Wondering what Google would be doing with Waze after they bought the crowd-sourced mapping service? The web technology company has just announced that Google Maps users will now be getting real-time incident reporting powered by the swift and informative community surrounding Waze.

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More Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch specs, hardware and software details leak

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More Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch specs, hardware and software details leak

As we get closer and closer to Samsung's September 4th event, more details regarding the Samsung Galaxy Gear -- the company's rumored smart watch -- have surfaced.

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Moto X custom engraving won’t be available at launch

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Moto X custom engraving won’t be available at launch

Some more bad news for the Moto X has come to light ahead of its official release. According to a Motorola spokesperson, custom engraving for the Moto X will not be available at launch.

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HTC One to skip Android 4.2.2 in the US, will receive Android 4.3 by Sept (Canada and Droid DNA as well)

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HTC One to skip Android 4.2.2 in the US, will receive Android 4.3 by Sept (Canada and Droid DNA as well)

With the HTC One being HTC’s premier flagship device, there’s no questions smartphone maker is doing their best to not only promote the device, but support the device with timely firmware updates. Originally launching with Android 4.1.2, we’ve since seen the device receive updates to Android 4.2.2 in Asia and European markets, but as so […]

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AirCast (formerly MyCast) now available for testing, lets you beam Gallery content to Chromecast [DOWNLOAD]

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AirCast (formerly MyCast) now available for testing, lets you beam Gallery content to Chromecast [DOWNLOAD]

We told you guys about Android developer Koush Dutta’s AirCast app (formerly MyCast) a short time ago — an application that allows you to play video stored on your Android device (and even those store in the cloud) on your shiny new Chromecast. Aside from the name change, the app has undergone further revisions and […]

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AirCast (formerly MyCast) now available for testing, coming soon to Google Play [DOWNLOAD]

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AirCast (formerly MyCast) now available for testing, coming soon to Google Play [DOWNLOAD]

We told you guys about Android developer Koush Dutta’s AirCast app (formerly MyCast) a short time ago — an application that allows you to play video stored on your Android device (and even those store in the cloud) on your shiny new Chromecast. Aside from the name change, the app has undergone further revisions and […]

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YouTube update brings all new card UI and in-app video minimizing [NEW vs OLD]

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YouTube update brings all new card UI and in-app video minimizing [NEW vs OLD]

Straight out of left field, Google is dropping an all new YouTube version 5.0 into the Play Store. It’s been awhile since we last saw an update to the official YouTube app and the latest update (rolling out now), brings, not only a new card-like UI and improved navigation menu, but enhanced features like PIP. […]

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Timely is the most beautiful alarm clock (and Android app) we’ve ever used [VIDEO]

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Timely is the most beautiful alarm clock (and Android app) we’ve ever used [VIDEO]

Every one in a while, an Android app is made that just completely blows our socks off. For some apps, it's about the design. For others, it's the functionality. For Timely, it's both. Come find out why in our hands-on.

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HTC One Max sits side-by-side with One, One Mini; might have a fingerprint scanner

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HTC One Max sits side-by-side with One, One Mini; might have a fingerprint scanner

Wondering what the HTC One Max might look like up against some of its siblings? The guys over at ePrice have given us just that, with the big version of HTC's 2013 flagship sitting side by side with the HTC One Mini and the original granddaddy HTC One.

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Minuum Keyboard officially makes its Google Play Store debut, but is it worth $4?

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Minuum Keyboard officially makes its Google Play Store debut, but is it worth $4?

It's been a long time coming, but the much hyped Minuum Keyboard is now officially available starting today in the Google Play Store. At $4, is Minuum really worth it?

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AT&T announces the exclusive HTC One Mini, Samsung Galaxy Mega for August 23rd

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AT&T announces the exclusive HTC One Mini, Samsung Galaxy Mega for August 23rd

AT&T has announced that the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and the HTC One Mini will launch August 23rd. Come find ou thow much it will cost to own two devices on completely opposite sides of the size spectrum.

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Beats said to be looking to buy remaining shares back from HTC, but will it change anything?

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Beats said to be looking to buy remaining shares back from HTC, but will it change anything?

It looks like HTC might be boxed out of the Beats equation altogether if the latest reports from the Wall Street Journal are to be believed. The publication claims Beats is planning to buy back a majority of the shares HTC still controls, effectively getting rid of any outside influence.

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Sprint, AT&T and US Cellular to officially carry the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

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Sprint, AT&T and US Cellular to officially carry the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

We saw some early reports of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 coming to America in AT&T flavor, but now Samsung has officially announced launch details for the device here in the United States. The South Korean manufacturer has confirmed that AT&T, Sprint and US Cellular would all carry the device later this year.

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Design Love: Yahoo! Weather

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Design Love: Yahoo! Weather

I, for one, am glad to see the increasing positivity around Yahoo. The stock is up nearly double since Marissa Mayer became CEO, they've added a few interesting companies and top-notch developers through acquisitions, and, if the Yahoo! Weather app is anything to go by, someone there seems to know how to put together a decent design again.

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[Opinion] Android is better, and American startups need to realize that

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[Opinion] Android is better, and American startups need to realize that

One of the issues with writing opinion posts on a site like Phandroid is that nobody outside the community takes you too seriously. That's why I couldn't be more delighted that Twitter's experience designer Paul Stamatiou wrote his now famous Android is better blog post.

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Rumor: LG cooking up Nexus 5 with Snapdragon 800, glass back, normal button placement

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Rumor: LG cooking up Nexus 5 with Snapdragon 800, glass back, normal button placement

Latest rumor out of Tinhte.vn -- the same folks who leaked the Moto X long before anyone else -- suggests we could see an LG Nexus 5 with a Snapdragon 800 processor (as opposed to previous rumors of a 600 CPU), and a Nexus 4-like build. Can't say I'm too excited about that last part.

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Leaked manuals for Sony QX10 & QX100 provide more details on Sony’s lens camera attachments

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Leaked manuals for Sony QX10 & QX100 provide more details on Sony’s lens camera attachments

The owners manual for Sony’s yet-to-be-announced line of lens cameras has just leaked, as discovered by the boys at SonyAlphaRumors. You might remember these camera attachments from a previous leak where we got to see some promotional images for Sony’s new devices. Today, we have a little more info on exactly what all the buttons […]

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Google’s unnerving privacy policy, endangered SD card slots, Guy Kawasaki unboxes the Moto X [FROM THE FORUMS]

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Google’s unnerving privacy policy, endangered SD card slots, Guy Kawasaki unboxes the Moto X [FROM THE FORUMS]

Have you checked out Android Forums lately? Plenty of great discussion and debate abounds. In fact, it so happens I was perusing the many and various topics over in that very forum moments ago. Click through to see what people are talking about.

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Verizon HTC One coming August 22nd

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Verizon HTC One coming August 22nd

Verizon has announced that it's HTC One will go live on its LTE network on August 22nd. This comes after Verizon finally confirmed the device, balking on early claims that HTC's flagship handset would not make it to Big Red.

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Mobile Roar Podcast #8: “Don’t be evil”

In the latest Mobile Roar podcast we discuss what happens when you mix the LG G2 with pellet guns, we tackle HTC's latest commercials, and we lament a lack of Plants vs. Zombie love on Android. You won't want to miss this week's episode!

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Moto X, Moto Maker come to AT&T August 23rd

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Moto X, Moto Maker come to AT&T August 23rd

AT&T will launch the Moto X on August 23rd for $199 on a new two-year contract. They will also open the doors on exclusive access to the Moto Maker program, allowing buyers to build their phone from a number of color choices. Who's buying?

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Motorola Skip is a hardware key for unlocking your Moto X

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Motorola Skip is a hardware key for unlocking your Moto X

The Skip is an NFC-based clip that you can attach to a waistband or shirt pocket (or pretty much anywhere) that is paired with your phone and unlocks it in with a single tap. Anything in the name of convenience!

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Motorola Skip appears on Motorola site, $20 NFC clip that quickly unlocks the Moto X

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Motorola Skip appears on Motorola site, $20 NFC clip that quickly unlocks the Moto X

While Motorola still hasn’t provided us with any solid release date on the Moto X, we know that it’s coming soon. Real soon. One of the signs of the device’s impending arrival is the Moto X’s now outed NFC accessory — the Motorola Skip. What exactly is it? Well, it’s a $20 accessory that clips […]

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Doctor Who’s TARDIS makes appearance on Google Maps, 360-degree tour available via Street View

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Doctor Who’s TARDIS makes appearance on Google Maps, 360-degree tour available via Street View

  If there was any question that the brilliant men and women at Google were Dr. Who fans, look no further than definitely know how to have a good time. In between mapping out the 4 corners of the globe in painstaking detail, the Google Maps team still felt the need to throw in a […]

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Rumor: LG cooking up G2-like Nexus 5 with slightly weaker processor

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Rumor: LG cooking up G2-like Nexus 5 with slightly weaker processor

LG will deny they're making the Nexus 5 until the cow comes home, but that won't keep the rumor mill from spinning. The latest report out of Chinese outlet MyDrivers suggests LG definitely is making the next Nexus device.

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Sprint’s exclusive red HTC One launches tomorrow with NextRadio FM radio support

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Sprint’s exclusive red HTC One launches tomorrow with NextRadio FM radio support

Sprint has just announced that they would be carrying the HTC One in red, an exclusive color for the Now Network. It'll be the same 4.7-inch, Snapdragon 600, 1080p device that folks have been enjoying for a couple of months now, except it'll be red and sizzling hot.

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