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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 07, 2013
I still don't know what to think about Facebook. I should probably have a better answer than that. After all, we're supposed to go to an event for a couple hours, play with some new stuff --...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 05, 2013
(Note: Audio only again this week.)
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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
Apr 04, 2013
Seeing as how I'm sitting in the lovely Delta Sky Club until 10 p.m. or so for a redeye home tonight, we're going to have to push the Android Central Podcast tonight. It happens. The good news...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 04, 2013
It was a simple, direct question asked more than once today at Facebook HQ in Menlo Park in Silicon Valley. There are ads on Facebook. Will there be ads in Facebook Home, the new Android home screen...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 04, 2013
A couple quick thoughts on the "HTC First," aka the first Facebook phone.
First off, the hardware most definitely isn't the most important part of this phone. If you're the kin...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 04, 2013
Snag one by April 18 and get a free HTC Media Link HD as well
Just a quick heads up in amongst all the Facebook craziness that AT&T's version of the HTC One is now available for preorder...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 04, 2013
New app, new hardware (yes, really) and a new approach to social on Android! Join us for the liveblog!
Greetings from beautiful Silicon Valley, California! We're at Facebook HQ this mor...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 03, 2013
The HTC One had beenrumored for Canadian carrier Telus for a little while -- and now it's official. The HTC One hits Telus on April 19. No word on pricing just yet (figure it'll be in the us...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 03, 2013
It's been a couple days now since the AT&T LG Optimus G got a mysterious Easter update. Today we've got something just as unofficial, but much more recognizable. Android 4.1.2 has begun ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 03, 2013
Resizable, and as stylish as it is simple, the Agenda Calendar widget makes this app an easy recommendation
It's a good day for those of you who have waited on a widget for the excellent Age...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 02, 2013
Renaming your events on the HTC One keeps your gallery in good order
No one in their right mind would argue that photos are the premiere feature of the http://androidcentral.com/htc-oneHTC One. ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 02, 2013
4.3-inch, Android 4.1.2 smartphone will be available online April 4, in stores later
LG today announced the Lucid 2, a mid-range Android smartphone available online this week and in stores in th...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 02, 2013
This underrated high-def streamer comes free with AT&T HTC One preorders through April 18
AT&T this morning announced that its HTC One, which will be available April 19, will come w...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 01, 2013
A quick heads up for those of you who like to kibitz on Google's earnings calls. The first-quarter 2013 earnings results will be posted on April 18, with the usual conference call taking place a...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 01, 2013
The HTC One does things a little different than many other Android smartphones. For one, it's only got two buttons -- back and home. It also changes the way it home screens work -- making it a l...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 01, 2013
Amazon's tablet runs $349 outright, or $249 if you sign a new contract
If you've been holding out for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9-incher to get some built in LTE love, this is your week. AT&a...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 01, 2013
OK. Google Treasure Maps was funny. Gmail Blue? We'll play along. Google Nose was nothing to sniff at.
But now we have Google Wallet ATM, and we're starting to count the hours until April 2...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 01, 2013
It's no joke -- the Android Central Podcast did, in fact, invade many a listener's ears over the weekend. If you haven't caught it yet (we'll excuse you this time, holiday weekend an...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 01, 2013
Google rolls out a 2012 gag for another April Fools' Day go
Tired of missing out on that latest viral video because you're stuck offline, shackled deep in a dungeon, with nary a bit to b...























































