Back by popular demand, Android A to Z returns this week! It's part of our Android Glossary, which in turn is an extension of our Android Dictionary. Every wonder what the hell we're talking about? Between ADB and AOSP and Dalvik and DRM and hboots and, well, all those other crazy terms, Android's full of nerdy goodness. But it can be a bit daunting if you're just starting out. That's where the Android Glossary and Android Dictionary come in.
So look for the features starting back up again this week, and don't forget to check out the full entries!
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What is CES? In just a few short days we'll be back yet again in Las Vegas for the 2012 International CES. That's Consumer Electronics Show, if you don't know, and it's the larg...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jan 02, 2012
Welcome to our our latest feature here at Android Central. This one's geared more for you folks who are just getting started with Android, but it's a great refresher for you veterans as well...
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