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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 05, 2013
The HTC First is the second big-name phone in just weeks for a company struggling to sell a single message
First, there was the HTC One. Now, second, if you will -- secondarily, perhaps -- th...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 31, 2013
So we'll be at Facebook HQ on Thursday morning to find out about its "New home in Mobile." I've seen countless headlines (mostly rewrites of what probably are controlled leaks) ful...
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by Alex Dobie
Mar 29, 2013
A Google Watch would be an ideal first step into the world of wearables, and putting Google Now at its heart makes too much sense for it not to happen
The future of computing is mobile, and the ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 24, 2013
We've reached one of those crossroads in which we've got all sorts of things to talk about, but not a whole lot to show for it, and it's as frustrating for us as as writers as it is for ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 17, 2013
The recurring theme running through my head the past few days is, obviously, the headline for this column. Timing is everything. OK, maybe not everything in the mobile business -- hardware and softw...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 16, 2013
Apple has put up a new web page (and sent out an email blast to spam folders everywhere) praising the iPhone 5 against the competition. Plenty of Android fans are going to debate every single word A...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 15, 2013
It's good to take a look back sometimes. The mobile business moves ridiculously fast. It has its hits. It has its misses. Sometimes it has both simultaneously.
I can't say I'm a t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 10, 2013
The thing about trade shows is that you know there's a pretty good chance you're going to come down with something afterward. Between the travel and being crammed into a venue with 50,000 or...
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by Michelle Haag
Mar 06, 2013
Fitness Month is over here at Mobile Nations for another year. Health and fitness should be a year-round commitment, and it's never too late to start so if you missed out during February be sure ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 28, 2013
This is the company that brought us Google Maps, driverless cars and Google Glass — see any of that in these phones?
Patrick Pichette said nothing shocking. Google's Chief Financial of...
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by Rene Ritchie
Feb 25, 2013
Leave a comment below telling us what you got out of Mobile Nations Fitness Month and be entered for a chance to win the phone, tablet, or game system of your dreams!
It's February and you k...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 24, 2013
We're back, once again, for Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. This is my fourth year here. And like previous years, this one appears poised to present its own challenges as well as oppo...
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by Rene Ritchie
Feb 24, 2013
Hey everyone! It's time for a mighty Mobile Nations podcast network update, and a peak at some really cool stuff we have planned for 2013! First of all, we have all-new album art for the shows. ...
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by Chris Umiastowski
Feb 19, 2013
Today Google’s stock price crossed above $800, sparking a bunch of headlines as to the supposed significance of the event. But it needs to be kept in perspective.
Google went public bac...
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by Rene Ritchie
Feb 18, 2013
Leave a comment below telling us your Fitness Month goals and be entered to win a FitBit!
It's February and you know what that means? Mobile Nations Fitness Month! That's when we all get...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 17, 2013
Flights are booked, bags are packed and passports are in hand. February inevitably becomes one wild tech ride, and 2013's not disappointing. Consider:
Feb. 19: HTC events in New York and...
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by Rene Ritchie
Feb 11, 2013
Leave a comment below telling us your Fitness Month goals and be entered to win a Withings Wireless Scale!
It's February and you know what that means? Mobile Nations Fitness Month! That'...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 10, 2013
So Mobile Nations Fitness Month is in full swing, for better or worse. Better, because some of us need any help we can get to get off our asses and exercise, even just a little. Worse, because often...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Feb 07, 2013
Who's ready for the next round of the "Android is riddled with malware" game? Apparently the Washington Post is. John Gruber of Daring Fireball linked everyone to their story today tha...
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by Andrew Martonik
Feb 07, 2013
Stitcher Radio, one of the most popular news, radio and podcast apps on Android recently underwent a complete redesign. Lead Android developer at Stitcher, Tyler Pearson, was kind enough to take som...
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by Chris Umiastowski
Feb 05, 2013
HTC reported its Q4 results yesterday, and it seems pretty clear that things are going to get worse before they (hopefully) get better. Sales were down 41% compared to the year ago quarter, coming i...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 03, 2013
As is so often the case in life, the little things can make a big difference. I was worried that our little Valentines Day contest -- we're giving away a pair of Nexus 7s and Nexus 4s -- would c...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 27, 2013
Instead of using this sentence to write a proper lede, quite possibly with (or without) a bit of wit, can we agree to stipulate that there are what I believe to be a few decent thoughts on the ot...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 20, 2013
I have absolutely no idea how it happened, but January is quickly coming to close. And that means February -- and Mobile Nations Fitness Month -- is nearly upon us. Last year was a dismal failure. O...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 13, 2013
So much is a given in the smartphone business. Another product cycle begins, and we'll see new hardware. Refined software. Improved user interfaces. It'll happen, just like clockwork. Those ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 12, 2013
That's it. Same old picture from Building 44 in Mountain View. No cool picture of yours truly on the Las Vegas strip. No shot from the CES floor, or with a stack full of chips. Just the same ol&...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 11, 2013
Didn't see what you're looking for in Las Vegas? Don't worry, the year's just starting
This tends to happen every year. We go to Las Vegas, cover the crap out of CES ... and th...
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by Richard Devine
Jan 11, 2013
As I sit writing this, the main action at CES is starting to wind down. The Mobile Nations crew are beginning to wrap up a hectic week's coverage, and look to set off on varying length journeys ...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jan 04, 2013
We cover a whole lot of news here on Android Central, from phones and tablets to apps, accessories and a whole lot more. We put these products and services through their paces harder than most, so w...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 03, 2013
It's the end of one year and the beginning of the next, and that means lots of lists covering all manner of tech stuff. I like reading lists. Everything laid out in an easy-to-read format fits m...
