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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 15, 2013
When (not if) you lose everything on your phone or tablet, you'll be thankful you backed up the important things
We just got another heart-breaking email from a reader who has lost all their...
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by Alex Dobie
Jun 12, 2013
Let’s call the ‘Zoom’ what it really is -- a Galaxy Camera Mini
This morning Samsung announced a phone with a camera strapped to the back of it. The Galaxy S4 Zoom, as it&rsquo...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 10, 2013
Some ideas are so good that they should be shared
If you had Internet service today, you've no doubt heard about Apple's iOS 7 unveiling at WWDC. If for some reason you haven't, be s...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 06, 2013
Forking code isn't a bad thing. It isn't a good thing. It's just a thing.
The past couple of days you've probably heard the word "fork" more times than you can count. F...
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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 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 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 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 Alex Dobie
Nov 01, 2012
Using a skinned version of Android? You’re already up-to-date on 4.1.
We’re not huge proponents of using the term “skin” to describe the manufacturer customizations put o...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 31, 2012
It's Nexus season again. That means a new phone, a new version of Android, and a bunch of folks arguing the merits (or lack thereof) of the new device. Everyone always wants the latest and great...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 29, 2012
Why spend an extra $50 and still not have enough space on your smartphone when it comes with Google's cloud?
When you visit Google's Nexus 4 page and click on the "Shop now&qu...
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by Alex Dobie
Oct 29, 2012
An 8GB Nexus 4 for $299 sounds great. But you know what's better? Not running out of space for all your crap.
When you click on the LG Nexus 4 in the Google Play devices store, you're ta...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 11, 2012
So it's starting to look like the idea of an LG built Nexus device is true. Of course, nothing is ever final until it's final, but all the evidence points towards us seeing one in the n...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 28, 2012
I've been ranting about this all week, so I'm taking a few minutes to blog about it here. Hopefully it does a little bit of good.
By now, everyone knows that OMG clicking a link can maybe r...
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by Alex Dobie
Sep 16, 2012
Inside the ‘broken’ Android updates process
If you have an Android phone, chances are it’s not running the most recent version of the OS, 4.1 Jelly Bean. According to Google&rs...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 08, 2012
Editors note: We're re-posting this after yesterday's mention of Samsung creating their own operating system by Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam. We don't know that anyone is doing anythin...
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by Alex Dobie
Sep 03, 2012
While much of the buzz leading up to last Wednesday’s Samsung Mobile Unpacked event focused on the Galaxy Note 2, it could be argued that the real star of the show was the Galaxy Camera, Sammy...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 13, 2012
For many of us, part of the fun of having an Android phone is yanking off the intended software and putting a community-built custom build into the ROM. Sometimes, it's almost necessary to fix a...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 07, 2012
Your Google account holds your e-mail, apps, music, books, documents, cloud storage, credit cards and more. It’s time to protect that stuff with more than a simple password.
If you’v...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 30, 2012
With the Galaxy S 3, Samsung has built a phone that everyone and their brother seems to want. It's big, it's beautiful, it's fast, and it's hacker-friendly everywhere except Verizon ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 24, 2012
Apple had its quarterly earnings call today, and while looking through the news a thought hit. The financials are proof positive that the lawsuits against Android OEMs and partners can never stop. I...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 03, 2012
I like my Nexus 7. It’s speedy, well-designed and runs a pure, unmolested version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. But since I’ve returned with it to the UK, Google’s flagship tablet has...
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by Jared DiPane
Jul 02, 2012
For someone who loves mobile technology, what took me so long to get a Galaxy Nexus is something you may be wondering. When the Galaxy Nexus was first announced with Ice Cream Sandwich I was more th...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 12, 2012
Seems that folks aren't all that excited about Verizon's new Share Everything plans. I'm shocked. Change isn't exactly welcome in these parts. That's partially because we just do...
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by Chris Umiastowski
May 22, 2012
Last week the AT&T HTC One X and Sprint EVO 4G LTE were delayed at U.S. customs following an International Trade Commission exclusion order and subsequent review that Apple won against the Taiwa...
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by Alex Dobie
May 16, 2012
Google's reported introduction of more manufacturers into the Nexus fold could be a stroke of genius, but it’s not without its risks.
We don’t often present entire articles of...
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by Alex Dobie
May 10, 2012
It’s been a week or so since I first laid eyes on Samsung’s new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S III. On the night in London, the barrage of information was relentless -- brand new hard...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 29, 2012
It's another working weekend. Time for some quick hits:
If I wasn't over the Samsung Galaxy S3 fakes, leaks and fake leaks, I certainly am now. Alex and I will be at the event o...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 06, 2012
If you’re a regular around these parts, you’ll already be well-acquainted with HTC’s latest beast, the One X. You’ve seen our pre-release coverage from MWC, read Phil’s...
