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by Alex Dobie
May 15, 2013
Brand new Android IDE to make it easier to build and preview apps
Google has launched a brand new IDE (integrated development environment) for building Android apps at today's Google I/O key...
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by Alex Dobie
May 15, 2013
It's turning out to be the worst-kept secret of this year's Google I/O -- 'Google Play Games' has cropped up once again in game changelogs ahead of its presumed launch during to...
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by Alex Dobie
May 15, 2013
We'll probably learn more about the mystery checkbox at today's Google I/O keynote
Well here's an interesting development. Head to the Android sync options for your Google account ri...
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by Alex Dobie
May 15, 2013
Four million shipped in first four days, Korean press reports
With strong brand recognition, an colossal marketing budget and plenty of anticipation among smartphone buyers, it was almost inevit...
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by Alex Dobie
May 15, 2013
Paid version also half-price for a limited time
Popular keyboard replacement SwiftKey has hit version 4.1, and the new version is now rolling out through the Google Play Store. SwiftKey 4.1...
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by Alex Dobie
May 15, 2013
Mid to high-end handset looks like an Xperia ZR for Japan
As rumored, Japanese carrier NTT Docomo has announced a new handset from Sony today. The Xperia A looks set to fit in Docomo's range...
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by Alex Dobie
May 15, 2013
New color option for Japanese Galaxy S4
Japan's NTT Docomo will start selling the Samsung Galaxy S4 from next Thursday, May 23 -- and as per the pre-announcement rumors, it'll be getting a...
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by Alex Dobie
May 14, 2013
Receive notifications, mention friends and search more easily in latest Pinterest update
Social sharing service Pinterest has updated its mobile app with a few new features this afternoon. The n...
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by Alex Dobie
May 14, 2013
Apple says Samsung's new flagship smartphone "is an infringing device"
Apple will move to have the Galaxy S4 added to its patent infringement case against Samsung, court documents ...
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by Alex Dobie
May 14, 2013
We're suckers for sleek metal smartphones here at AC, so when Nokia unveiled its new aluminum-shelled beast, the Lumia 925, we had to sneak over to Windows Phone Central for a closer look. Nokia...
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by Alex Dobie
May 14, 2013
Phone seller will have exclusivity over white Ascend P2
Independent British retailer Phones4U has announced plans to stock the Huawei Ascend P2 when it's released next month. It's only t...
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by Alex Dobie
May 13, 2013
Audio streaming app gets new Google account capabilities
The Android (and iOS) version of popular streaming and music discovery app SoundCloud has been updated with new Google account features. ...
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by Alex Dobie
May 13, 2013
Google won't deliver a re-vamped streaming sphere at this year's conference, writes AllThingsD
Overpriced and under-featured, Google's Nexus Q was mothballed shortly after its i...
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by Alex Dobie
May 13, 2013
Budget tablet with a focus on cookery
If you've ever wanted a tablet designed especially for your kitchen, Archos has a product that might be worth a look. The newly-announced Arch...
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by Alex Dobie
May 13, 2013
T-Mo's Galaxy S3 gets full-screen multi-tasking in latest update
Looks like there's a new over-the-air update heading out to T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S3 today. Reports from XD...
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by Alex Dobie
May 13, 2013
New Android head says 'It’s not a time when we have much in the way of launches of new products or a new operating system'
Newly-appointed Android head Sundar Pichai says the compa...
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by Alex Dobie
May 13, 2013
Docomo could carry dark blue variant of Samsung's new handset
So far the Samsung Galaxy S4 has only been available in "white frost" and "black mist" color options, but it...
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by Alex Dobie
May 13, 2013
Basically a shrunken down, mid-level Xperia Z
Update: A Sony Mobile spokesperson tells Android Central that the company has "nothing to announce" at this stage with regards t...
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by Alex Dobie
May 13, 2013
... And it still looks like a Nexus 4 in white
Remember that white Nexus 4 that cropped up in Vietnam a few months back? Well it's back, this time in the Philippines. Google+ user Ervin Sue ...
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by Alex Dobie
May 12, 2013
How has HTC's latest flagship fared after two months in the hands of an AC editor?
It’s been just over two months since I first got my hands on the HTC One -- first, a pre-production d...























































