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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 30, 2012
Oh, happy day! After a bit of a false start this afternoon with the first update on Google Play, HBO Go is finally available on Jelly Bean devices -- and more specifically, on the Nexus 7. That'...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 24, 2012
Amazon this morning announced that it's penned a deal with NBCUniversal to add Parks and Recreation, Friday Night Lights, Heroes and Battlestar Galactica (and that mythical "and more, ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 20, 2012
Here's a little gem that's been hiding in the back of ShopAndroid.com. Ignore, for the moment, that the BlackBerry Music Gateway is, well, from BlackBerry. And that it's got a Black...
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by Simon Sage
Aug 20, 2012
Songza for Android was recently updated for tablet layouts, following up on the release of Concierge. The music streaming service’s big selling points are its mood-based playlists and time-bas...
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by Simon Sage
Aug 14, 2012
RealPlayer’s Android app exits its lengthy beta today, and we got the chance to play around with the final product. Just like the beta, it handles all sorts of media types, including, audio, v...
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by Simon Sage
Aug 10, 2012
Stitcher recently added Facebook timeline integration to its talk radio app, allowing users to instantly share whatever it is they’re listening to, be it live audio streams or podcasts, to the...
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by Chris Parsons
Aug 09, 2012
If you current needs for streaming content on the Kindle Fire are not really working out there is a new option out there if you're a Cablevision subscriber. Cablevision has now released a revise...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 31, 2012
Google has postponed the consumer launch of the Nexus Q to add additional functionality. To make up for it, Google will give those who pre-ordered a Nexus Q a free device.
Here's the e-mail tha...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 25, 2012
Google's "social media streamer," the Nexus Q, looked to be approaching launch just a few days ago, with its Google Play Store listing being updated to "in stock", and appare...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 20, 2012
Amazon and Warner Bros. today announced a deal that bring "Fringe" and "The West Wing" to Amazon Prime subscribers -- and Kindle Fire owners. The two shows will be "availabl...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 19, 2012
We're right in the middle of the Android Central Podcast, but just a quick heads up that the Nexus Q -- that slick, expensive social music streaming thing -- apparently has hit some sort of limi...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 16, 2012
British broadcaster Sky has announced that its new Internet-based, on-demand TV service Now TV will be launching on Android and other platforms tomorrow. Competing with the UK's LoveFilm and the...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 05, 2012
Ever since the Google Nexus Q was announced last week at the Google I/O developer conference, folks have been trying to rationalize (or pan) its $299 price tag. We've been using it for a week no...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 04, 2012
British broadcaster Sky has announced some major updates to its Sky Go streaming application for Android. The update adds on-demand streaming of Sky Movies content, and "popular entertainment c...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 04, 2012
It's something that shouldn't come as a surprise, and something we commented on yesterday, but now we have official word from Google that the UK won't be getting Play Music, Magazines or...
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by James Richardson
Jun 26, 2012
As more and more people switch to using smartphones the need for improved streaming increases. HTC have today announced '"HTC Connect," a new program designed to offer people a seamles...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 14, 2012
HTC makes sending high-definition content from your phone to the TV easier than ever
The prospect of magically sending content from your phone to your TV isn't new. The DLNA (or Digital Livi...
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by Alex Dobie
Jun 14, 2012
Broadcaster's Euro 2012 and Olympic live streams will be available over 3G on phones and tablets
The BBC has traditionally been big on Android, and mobile content in general -- back in 20...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 07, 2012
I love music. I love live music. I love listening to live music outdoors. For Bonnaroo, however, I'll make an exception. Something about camping in BFE, Tenn., that just doesn't seem like a ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 05, 2012
The HTC Media Link HD (see our first-look video) has been available in some outlets for a little while now. But starting this Friday, AT&T will be selling the Wifi Direct device for $90. (Yes, t...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 23, 2012
I've always had a love-hate relationship with Bluetooth. I love the idea. Being able to easily and wirelessly connect our devices to other devices just makes sense. Wires and cables are decidedl...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 21, 2012
We've been waiting to get the HTC Bluetooth Music Adaptor into our cars since we first saw it at Mobile World Congress in February, and now it's finally available for purchase. As you'll...
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by Alex Dobie
May 18, 2012
If you're in the UK and have a high-end HTC phone or tablet, you'll want to check the bundled HTC Watch application this weekend. HTC has 200 movies available to rent for just 5p t...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 17, 2012
This week brought a painful reminder that for as awesome as the ol' World Wide Web may be, it's still a pretty sorry state of affairs when it comes to online music. As a quick recap, Google ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 20, 2012
HTC's new Media Link accessory -- a Wifi Direct device that lets you easily connect your phone to a big-screen TV -- has been seen in fits and starts over the past couple months. One of the shin...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 19, 2012
Music streaming service Spotify has overhauled its Android app with a brand new look and a slew of new features. Firstly, the app's been redesigned with support for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwic...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 09, 2012
If you picked up a shiny new HTC One X or One S this Easter weekend -- or you already own an earlier Sense device -- then you'll find a special offer waiting for you in the HTC Watch app. Until ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 20, 2012
Rockstar has announced the availability of L.A. Noire: Touch Edition built specifically for tablet play via OnLive Desktop. If you're not familiar, have a look at our hands-on with OnLive, ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 14, 2012
Just a quick heads up that if you can't watch the games in the NCAA Tournament (things get going in earnest tomorrow), Slacker Radio will be streaming audio through the championship game on Apri...
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by Simon Sage
Feb 24, 2012
One of Canada's big three carriers, Bell, recently shot me a build of their upcoming on-demand streaming TV app for Android and a Samsung Galaxy Note to try it out on. I've already establish...
