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by Phil Nickinson
May 20, 2013
The one word you think of when you see those three letters. CAT. As in Caterpillar. As in construction equipment.
Rugged.
And that's translated nicely to the Cat 15 ruggedized Android smartpho...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 18, 2013
A game and a couple of tools highlight this abbreviated list of picks
The combination of Google I/O going on in San Francisco and BlackBerry Live in Orlando this week has our team a little spars...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
May 17, 2013
With API services outside of the core operating system, Google is taking back control of Android
We didn't get a new version of Android this year at Google I/O. You can read all the lamentin...
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by Alex Dobie
May 16, 2013
Missed yesterday's keynote and announcements? Here's a quick-fire look everything you need to know
Google I/O 2013 kicked off at Moscone West in San Francisco yesterday, with keynote ann...
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by Sean Brunett
May 15, 2013
Google announced a music subscription service today called Google Play Music All Access. It provides unlimited access to music for $9.99/month (or $7.99/month if you sign up for the free trial befor...
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by Sean Brunett
May 15, 2013
Earlier in the still-ongoing Google I/O keynote, Google announced Google Play Music All Access, a new subscription service aimed at providing any music you want for a monthly fee of $9.99 ($7.99 if ...
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by Alex Dobie
May 15, 2013
At the Google I/O keynote in San Francisco, Android and Chrome head Sundar Pichai has just revealed that Android has passed the milestone of 900 million activations, up from 400 million in 2012 and ...
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by Sean Brunett
May 15, 2013
We're at Google I/O, where they just announced improvements to their Google+ Sign-In API, which is cross platform sign-in. What does that mean? If you find a cool website that you like (they dem...
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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
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 Sean Brunett
May 15, 2013
Google Fiber has been expanding to more locales recently and Gladstone, Missouri is the next stop. The Gladstone Missouri City Council approved the plan to bring Google Fiber to the town, it's j...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 14, 2013
It's coming this June for $349, and we've got your first look at the refined NVIDIA Shield with stock Android
Easily two of the more exciting announcements to come out of CES 2013 t...
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by Sean Brunett
May 13, 2013
16GB version to cost $200 with a new agreement, $650 if bought outright
Great news for all of you on Verizon, the Samsung Galaxy S4 (read our review!) release date has been moved up to May ...
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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 Phil Nickinson
May 12, 2013
It's time for the Google I/O Developer Conference, this year set for May 15-17 at Moscone West in San Francisco. And just like we've done the past three years, we're bringing each a...
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by Alex Dobie
May 12, 2013
A simple setting change can get you extra brightness on web pages and documents
The Samsung Galaxy S4's Full HD SuperAMOLED screen is the best AMOLED display we've seen on a smartphone. ...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 11, 2013
Let's stick with the app picks for just a little while longer
So we gave something new a whirl last week in place of the standard "Apps of the Week" post -- we tried to expand out ...
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by Alex Dobie
May 10, 2013
Classic pedestrian-masher now available on Google Play, and you can get it for free if you're quick
Over-the-top driving game Carmageddon has finally hit Android today, following a Kickstart...
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by Alex Dobie
May 10, 2013
British consumer affairs show will air segment on Samsung's new handset next Wednesday
There's been some controversy over just how much of the Samsung Galaxy S4's internal storage is...
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by Sean Brunett
May 09, 2013
Channels will start at a 99 cent monthly subscription and have a 14-day trial period
YouTube made a big announcement today: paid subscriptions for certain channels. It had been rumored for some ...
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by Alex Dobie
May 08, 2013
Android 4.1.2 firmware shows up on certification forum, release could be days away
As tends to happen with upcoming Sony firmware, the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the Sony ...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 06, 2013
There's a fine line between a quality, low-cost tablet and an underpowered, low-resolution tablet that happens to run Android and also doesn't cost all that much money. And that line, we'...
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by Sean Brunett
May 05, 2013
I’m a huge music fan and I tend to enjoy all genres. If you’re not fond of much of the music today that is too often full of auto-tune and artificial sound, I have a recommendation for y...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 04, 2013
There are more than just apps in Google Play, and we want to let you know what we've found
For weeks upon weeks, we've been bringing you a weekly digest of the best apps each of the Andr...
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by Alex Dobie
May 02, 2013
ClockWorkMod dev steps in to help actor root his HTC One
Star Trek: The Next Generation actor and all-round alpha-nerd Wil Wheaton is having trouble rooting his HTC One. Of course Clo...
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by Sean Brunett
May 01, 2013
US Cellular has announced this morning that it will now have a presence in select Sam's Club stores across the country and offer postpaid plans and devices.
You will be able to find US Cellular...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 01, 2013
A quick heads up for those of you who like to catch the Android Central Podcast live -- and for those who haven't been able to because it cuts into your hot-yoga class. We're going to try a ...
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by Sean Brunett
May 01, 2013
Back in January, T-Mobile announced a partnership with Major League Baseball that would enable the carrier to control on-field communications. It has now furthered that deal by allowing T-Mobile cus...
