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February 29
- Google Store's new VR section highlights Cardboard, View-Master and more
- Spigen is selling select Galaxy S7 and S7 edge cases for $5 at Amazon with coupon
- Ring unveils its own solar panel for powering its Stick Up Cam security camera
- One of Google's self-driving cars hit a California municipal bus Feb. 14
- First look: Sony's Xperia Projector Concept
- Sprint teams with Dixons Carphone to open 500 stores in the U.S.
- Chromecast Audio can be yours for just £14 today in the UK
- Android Pay looks set to launch in the UK next month
- Xiaomi Mi 5 has already been pre-ordered by more than 16 million people
- William H. Macy tries on the Gear VR in Samsung's Oscars commercial
February 28
- League CEO Mike Serbinis on making a mobile-focused health and wellness platform
- HTC announces international Vive pricing — €899 for many countries
February 27
- Ask AC: Can I use a Qualcomm Quick Charger with my Nexus 6P or 5X?
- How to take a screenshot on the LG G5
- Why #StandWithApple misses the point
- Here are your favorite Google Cardboard apps
February 26
- Here are all four Galaxy S7 and S7 edge colors
- How to enable encryption in Android
- Sprint does a 180, brings back two-year contract options for smartphones
- Google Inbox — one year later
February 25
- What is Star Wars Commander, and should I play it?
- Google, Facebook and Twitter will reportedly file court motions supporting Apple in fight with FBI
- Microsoft officially cancels 'Project Astoria' plans for porting Android apps to Windows 10 Mobile
- YouTube adds ability to blur moving objects after the video is uploaded
- Be extremely careful with stickers on the Nexus 6P
- New ad shows how the Samsung Galaxy S7 is more than just a smartphone
February 24
- Google reportedly working with Vizio to build Chromecast into TVs
- How to use Facebook's new reactions on Android
- Getting to know USB-C
- Google Docs on the web now lets you edit and format with your voice
- Google Fiber headed to some condos and apartments in San Francisco
- Google's 'Android Garden' at MWC: A place to hang out, have a smoothie and Androidify yourself
- Bring the beauty of Barcelona to your screen this Wallpaper Wednesday
- Deezer adds Android Auto support for a better in-car experience
- Galaxy S7 edge: A closer look at the new Edge Screen features
- The Inox Cybertool from Acer adds smarts to your Swiss Army watch
- BlackBerry reiterates stance on encryption: Lawful compliance and no backdoors
- Xiaomi Mi 5 specs
- Your Android is also a great vaping tool
February 23
- Android Central 276: MWC 2016 Special Edition!
- Google Cloud Platform to power Spotify's streaming back end
- Twitter's Fabric keeps developers up-to-date on their app metrics
- Nexus 6 owners — how is your battery holding up?
- Hands-on with 360fly, a 360° action camera
- Intel not backing down from the long, hard fight for Android
- See if your PC is ready for virtual reality with the SteamVR Performance Test
- Oppo's SmartSensor wants to change the way smartphones stabilize images
- Google Cardboard tour of Q's Workshop gives close-up look at James Bond's Aston Martin
February 22
- WhatsApp launches Android beta program on Google Play Store
- Speck announces CandyShell cases for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
- OtterBox reveals lineup of rugged cases for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
- Snapchat now lets users create location-based filters on-demand
- How to add another speaker to your Sonos system with Android
- How to group your Sonos speakers using the Sonos app for Android
- How to stereo pair your Sonos speakers using the Sonos app for Android
- What should I consider before purchasing a wireless plan?
- What regional carriers are available in the U.S.?
- How does the Sprint Galaxy Forever plan work?
- Vulkan on the Samsung Galaxy S7 is potentially a very big deal
- Sony Xperia XA, X and X Performance specs
- Microsoft is retiring the Skype Qik video messaging app on March 24
- 'Samsung Labs' feature on the Galaxy S7 lets you turn off the app drawer
- Marshmallow for NVIDIA Shield Android TV is rolling out now
- Google Fiber's 1Gbps Internet and TV service is coming to Huntsville, Alabama
- Sony's Xperia Agent is a personal assistant bot with personality
- Panasonic reveals its rugged Android-based Toughpad FZ-N1
- Gionee unveils all-metallic S8 with 16MP camera, 4GB RAM
- Sony Xperia XA hands-on
- A quick look at the Galaxy S7 LED Flip Cover case
- SanDisk announces lightning fast microSD cards, USB Type-C flash drives
- Sony Xperia X + X Performance hands-on
- Buy the Honor 5X or Honor 7 at vMall and receive Gameloft vouchers, 4smarts VR headset
- Cyanogen launches new MOD platform to let developers tap into the OS
- CAT S60 hands-on: Meet the world's first smartphone with a thermal camera
- Sony announces the new Xperia X smartphone series
- Alcatel announces the POP 4, POP 4+ and POP 4S
February 21
- Galaxy S7 and S7 edge launch: Everything you need to know
- This Galaxy S7 case from Samsung offers swappable camera lenses
- Samsung Galaxy S7 launch sees a new angled wireless fast charger
- This is the Galaxy S7 edge S-View Flip Cover
- LG G5 coming to Canadian carriers this Spring
- Lenovo Tab 3 7, 8 and 10 hands-on: Another set of tablets with great value
- Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus hands-on
- Samsung Galaxy S7 lets you turn fast charging off, if you want
- Samsung Galaxy S7 includes Microsoft's suite of productivity apps
- Spec comparison: Galaxy S7 vs. Galaxy S6 vs. Galaxy S5
- The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will only come in 32GB internal storage variants
- Galaxy S7 battery jumps to 3000 mAh, S7 edge goes all the way to 3600 mAh
- Galaxy S7 and S7 edge stick with tried-and-true micro-USB port
- Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge specs
- Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge hands-on
- Galaxy S7 regains a microSD card — but shuns adoptable storage
- The Galaxy S7 is waterproof with an IP68 rating
- HTC brings a quartet of new mid-range phones to MWC 2016
- Samsung's Unpacked MWC event: Live at 7:00 p.m. CET / 1:00 p.m. ET!
- The LG G5 will launch on major U.S. carriers this Spring
- LG G5 and friends: In pictures
- LG G5 versus G4 versus G3: Quick spec comparison
- The LG G5 has an always-on display that won't hit your battery too hard
- This is LG Rolling Bot
- LG pairs up with Bang & Olufsen for the LG G5's Hi-Fi audio module
- Give the LG G5 physical camera controls with the LG CAM Plus module
- LG G5 specs
- What are the Vulkan APIs, and what do they mean for Android?
February 20
- On the road: What's in Phil's gear bag in 2016
- Instagram bug lets you see someone else's personal notifications if you both share a second account [Update: It's back]
- Alcatel Idol 4 + 4S hands-on
- Alcatel makes the Idol 4 and 4S phones official
- Alcatel drops the 'OneTouch' in major rebranding
- Five Watch faces to check out for your Samsung Gear S2
- Motorola Droid Ultra, Maxx, and Mini will not receive Lollipop upgrades
- Monthly security patches are the most important updates you'll never get
February 19
- 275: The Canadian Encryption Gambit
- AC on the road: What's in Alex's gear bag in 2016
- Amazon Echo can now get news from CNN, NPR and Discovery
- Final Fantasy IX for Android is almost a great port
- Life on Verizon in an unlocked Android world isn't as painful as it used to be
- Three announces plans to block annoying adverts on the network
- Samsung Galaxy S7 edge leaks out in the flesh ahead of Unpacked event
- LG G5's Magic Slot removable battery pictured ahead of launch
- Samsung commences Marshmallow roll out for the Galaxy Note 5
- Be smart, be safe - secure your Android phone
February 18
- Canadian HTC One A9 models receive Android 6.0.1 update
- Unified messaging is a joke, and it probably always will be
- You can now create custom Gamer IDs and set profile pictures in Google Play Games
- PayPal completely redesigns its app for easier money management
- Five things to know about the Nextbit Robin
- Mobile World Congress 2016: The Android Central preview
- Microsoft Translator for Android adds offline translation engine packs
- Sprint's latest plans offer double the data of Verizon plans for the same price
- Smart Storage on the Nextbit Robin: Explained
- Victorinox Swiss Army partners with Acer to introduce its first wearable at Mobile World Congress
- ASUS ZenFone 3 rumored for Computex unveil, VR headset inbound in Q4
- Samsung set to release Gear S2 Classic 3G with GSMA-compliant eSIM
- As companies line up behind Apple on encryption, Google's response is lacking
- Token management company Bell ID announces support for Android Pay
- Google CEO tweets support for Apple's stance in encryption debate
February 17
- What an "Always-On" display means for battery life on Android
- On the Road: What's in Mark's gear bag in 2016?
- LINE's Foodie camera will help make your food photos great
- Bring out your inner hero this Wallpaper Wednesday
- Qualcomm teases Snapdragon 820 for the LG G5
- T-Mobile made $297 million in Q4 2015, adding 2.1 million customers over the holidays
- Marshmallow for Galaxy devices brings enhancements to browser security, multitasking and more
- India's $3.60 smartphone is now official: 4-inch qHD display, 1GB RAM, and Android 5.1
- NVIDIA rolls out developer preview builds with support for Vulkan graphics API
February 16
- AC on the Road: What's in Derek's gear bag in 2016?
- Get a free Moto 360 (2014) with the purchase of a 64GB Moto X Pure Edition
- Verizon will throw in 2GB of free data if you upgrade on their XL or XXL data plans
- Curvaceous Samsung Galaxy S7 breaks cover in another leak
- Marshmallow update for Sony Xperia Z5, Z4 Tablet, and Z3+ set for March
- HTC One M9 also receives its sweet Marshmallow update from Verizon [Update: T-Mobile too!]
- Verizon is now rolling out Marshmallow to both the LG G3 and G4
- LG G5 captured in the flesh in Dubai ahead of unveiling
- Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 and A7 2016
February 15
- AC on the Road: What's in Richard's gear bag in 2016?
- Oppo F1 mini-review
- From the forums — Gear VR games worth checking out
- Sports Illustrated's 2016 swimsuit issue goes VR with 360-degree videos
- AT&T will pay up to $650 per line in switching costs for a limited time
- This USB-C problem isn't going away anytime soon
February 14
- What is Marvel: Avengers Academy, and why you should play it
February 13
- What the HTC One A9's 'decrypt storage' boot prompt is about
- The Nexus power button double-press camera launch should be a standard Android feature
- AT&T may begin 5G field trials in Austin by the end of 2016
- Five awesome new Android Wear watch faces
February 12
- Getting your friends and family hooked on Marvel: Contest of Champions
- Android Central 274: Please direct complaints to ...
- Amazon Echo will now talk to your ecobee thermostat to help keep your home warm
- JBL Legend CP100 with Android Auto support is now available for pre-order
- Play Music Valentine's Day subscription offer will surely get your heart racing
- Google's Clock app now lets you resize its widgets
- Spigen Ultra Hybrid clear case for Galaxy S6: Protection in the clear
February 11
- Samsung Gear S2 update brings new watch faces, apps and more
- Review: Under Armour Speedform Gemini 2 RE connected running shoes
- Google said to be working on a standalone VR headset
- HTC One M10 rumored for May retail launch in the U.S.
- Why it feels like the Internet of Things is going backwards
- Samsung Gear S2 Classic will hit the U.S. in Platinum and Rose Gold tomorrow
- Sprint makes its unlimited LTE data plans more affordable for families
- Why aren't more manufacturers using Intel in their Android phones?
- Samsung Pay expected to hit the UK alongside the upcoming launch of the Galaxy S7
- Qualcomm announces super-fast gigabit LTE modem and new Snapdragon chips
- Qualcomm outs new Snapdragon chip, specifically designed for Android Wear
- Sony rolls out Marshmallow beta test program for Xperia owners in select countries
- Unlocked LG G4 is just $349 at B&H Photo
- Flipkart offering attractive exchange offers, discounts on all Motorola products in India
February 10
- Acer to pre-install Microsoft apps on select Android phones and tablets
- Hands-on with Particle Electron, a DIY IoT kit with cellular radios
- The Walking Dead: Michonne mini-series game will slay walkers on Feb. 25
- Skype teams up with Paul McCartney to create new love-themed 'Mojis'
- Twitter brings algorithms to the timeline, but the world will carry on as normal
- Apple Music officially arrives on Sonos
- Google will ditch Flash for advertisements by January 2017
- Join Android Central and Timyo as we work to fix email once and for all!
- Sonos to officially launch Apple Music support on Feb. 10
February 9
- Sweet Valentine's Day gifts for the tech lover in your life
- Classic RPG Final Fantasy IX is now available on Android
- Gmail offers new tools to put email security in your hands
- Audible picks up Android Auto support for road trip-worthy audiobooks
- Honor shares the love for Valentine's Day in the UK with special Honor 7 and 5X bundles
- HTC celebrates Valentine's Day by knocking 40 percent off the Nexus 9
- How to use multiple accounts in Instagram for Android
- Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro 2 takes smartphone gaming to the next level
- Google once again offering 2GB of free Drive storage for securing your account
February 8
- From the forums: Does Doze interfere with Android Device Manager?
- Instagram announces full support for multiple accounts
- The Pagaré smart band could add NFC payments to the Pebble Time
- Google Hangouts uses peer-to-peer connections to help with call quality
February 7
- Five great Android apps to add a dash of science to your life
February 6
- Here comes the switch: Twitter ready to launch algorithmic timeline
February 5
- Android Central 273: Marital Aids ...
- Verizon now offers its customers unlimited video streaming over LTE with go90
- Nexus 5X, three months on
February 4
- First look: Marvel Avengers Academy gameplay
- Google said to be interested in NFL streaming deal
- Fossil Q54 Pilot smartwatch review: Modern smarts meet analog style
- Google adds official speaker support to Android Wear, new gestures for easier navigation
- Verizon's prepaid plans getting more data at no extra cost
- Bing for Android gets major overhaul with new design and features
- OnePlus X is now completely invite-free in India
February 3
- T-Mobile's first Super Bowl ad features Drake in a box
- Google will now warn you before you load sites with deceptive ads or buttons
- Pebble introduces Health API for developers, adds custom canned replies
- Google's self-driving cars hit the roads in Kirkland, Washington
- What to do when your tracker won't sync to the Fitbit app for Android
- How to customize the units of measurement in Fitbit for Android
- How to manage your body weight and nutritional goals in Fitbit for Android
- How to manage time zones and locations in Fitbit for Android
- How to customize the activity goals in Fitbit for Android
- How to manage friends in Fitbit for Android
- How to use challenges in Fitbit for Android
- How to add, replace, and delete trackers in the Fitbit app
- BlackBerry Priv now available in Australia through Optus
- Google Fiber bringing free gigabit internet to public housing in select cities
- BlackBerry Priv's February security patch is now rolling out
- Virgin Mobile introduces new 'unlimited' plans starting at $30 per month
- T-Mobile offers unlimited data four lines for $150/month, 10GB/line for $120
- You'll soon be able to register for Nintendo's first smartphone app, Miitomo
- Lenovo's profits rise 19 percent even as smartphone sales decline
- Microsoft acquires SwiftKey, pledges continued development of Android app
- NVIDIA Shield Tablet Marshmallow update breaks Wi-Fi, OTA on hold
- Smartphone accessory maker Zagg buys battery case builder Mophie for $100 million
February 2
- Love is in the air with Plants vs. Zombies 2's Valenbrainz event
- Podcasts could come to Google Play Music later in February
- Rachio's second-generation smart sprinkler controller arrives with smaller footprint, Amazon Echo integration
- Xiaomi: US Mobile not authorized to sell our phones
- Celebrate Groundhog Day with some sizzling hot HTC deals
- WhatsApp now has 1 billion users
- LG G4 receiving Marshmallow update on Canada's Telus and Rogers
February 1
- Gmail now has over 1 billion monthly active users
- Google's February Security patch is live — here's what you need to know!
- Having issues with Gmail today? You're not alone
- Honor 5X all set to launch in Europe on February 4