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Sundar Pichai discusses why Google I/O announcements were huge

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Posted by Chris Parsons on 27 Jun 2014 3:21 pm
To say this week was huge for Google would be a bit of an understatement. It was a massive week for Google, Android and everyone attending Google I/O. To get a better grasp of how huge it was exactly, the folks over at Wired sat down with Google's very own Head of Android, Sundar Pichai for an interview that's well worth a read. In the interview, Sundar addresses questions about the latest...

Reminder: No podcast today, but check out our Google I/O special-edition episode!

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 27 Jun 2014 3:52 pm
Android Central Podcast
We're home from Google I/O and are resting our weary bones, so no live podcast this afternoon. But you won't be left empty handed, for we recorded a podcast live from San Francisco this week, just after the Android onslaught that was the keynote address. We cover the Android L developer preview. Android Wear and the Samsung Galaxy Live and LG G Watch. (And you can check out our hands-on with...

Android Studio enters beta with Wear, Android L, and TV support for devs

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Posted by Simon Sage on 27 Jun 2014 2:52 pm
Android Studio
Android Studio is a development environment that's been in testing since last year, and has just recently emerged from alpha status and is moving into beta. A bit part of the update is to support the Android L preview that was released at Google I/O, but Studio also has early support for Android Wear and Android TV as well. This includes templates, layout rendering, and everything else you need...

US Cellular stores start selling Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1

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Posted by John Callaham on 27 Jun 2014 11:29 am
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1
U.S. Cellular has announced it has begun sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablet in its retail stores, in both black and white versions, and qualified customers can add it to their Shared Connect plan for no money down and just $10 a month for 24 months.

Classic Monty Python sketch is now an Android game

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Posted by Richard Devine on 27 Jun 2014 11:49 am
Monty Python
Classic Monty Python sketch, The Ministry of Silly Walks, is now a brand new game for your Android phones and tablets. Available now from the Google Play Store, Ministry of Silly Walks is basically an endless runner styled in the unique fashion of Monty Python. If you're a fan of the show, you're going to love it.

Sony kernel source released on GitHub

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Posted by Simon Sage on 27 Jun 2014 11:59 am
Sony Xperia Z1
Tinkerers and ROM creators will be interested to hear that Sony has moved the kernel source code from their Developer World portal to GitHub. Pop by the repositories and you'll find kernels for many of the major Xperia devices, like the Z Ultra and Z1, with more to come.

Sony microSD memory cards are ridiculously cheap right now

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Posted by Simon Sage on 27 Jun 2014 10:52 am
Sony MicroSD memory card
Amazon is having a pretty massive sale on microSD memory cards from Sony. We're talking $32.99 for the 64 GB card, which normally goes for $114.99. (That's 71% off, for those who don't feel like doing the math.) Unfortunately, Sony's line doesn't extend up to the 128 GB denomination we've seen elsewhere, but you will find every other size under the sun, and even some solid prices on the full-...

Android L includes new display modes for color blind users

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 27 Jun 2014 10:51 am
The colors used in a gadget UI often seem like an aesthetic choice alone. But for those with color blindness, it can mean the difference between being able to operate a device normally and having a frustrating time using a phone or tablet. Fortunately the next version of Android after KitKat, currently known as Android L, includes new display modes to help users with color vision deficiency to...

Inside app brings smart, bite-sized news to Android

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Posted by John Callaham on 27 Jun 2014 10:25 am
Inside for Android
The curated news app company Inside has now launched a version for Android devices via the Google Play store, offering users a way to check out what the company thinks is the best journalism on the Internet but in a condensed form.

Google Maps updated for Android Wear

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Posted by Simon Sage on 27 Jun 2014 9:54 am
Android Wear Navigation
If you're excited about Android Wear, you'll be happy to hear that shortly after the Google I/O 2014 keynote, Google Maps was updated to support your favorite upcoming smartwatches. Seeing as Maps will be a major use case for Android Wear, this is great news regardless of whether you're getting the Samsung Gear Live, Moto 360, or LG G Watch.

Deal of the Day: LLOYD HD Clear Screen Protectors for Google Nexus 7 (2012)

Posted by ShopAndroid.com on 27 Jun 2014 9:46 am
These HD clear screen protectors are custom designed to protect your Google Nexus 7 (2012)'s display while giving you an ultra-clear, high definition look to your device. Durable and scratch resistant, the TruTouch sensitivity gives these custom protectors a more natural feel on your touchscreen. The LLOYD HD Clear Screen Protectors are available for just $4.95, 80% off today only. Includes 3...

Samsung starts limited "try before you buy" trial of some Android devices

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Posted by John Callaham on 27 Jun 2014 9:30 am
galaxy S5
Samsung has announced it has started a trial of a new program designed to let consumers use some of their Galaxy smartphone and smartwatch devices for "free" before they decide whether or not to buy the products.

Motorola Buds review

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Posted by Richard Devine on 27 Jun 2014 8:15 am
Motorola Buds
  Bluetooth headphones aren't for everyone. There are some of us out there – myself included – that prefer the reliability and quality that comes from using a cable. That goes for broadband too – Ethernet is generally better than WiFi. But that doesn't mean there isn't a decent selection of good quality Bluetooth headphones out there, like these buds we've picked up from Motorola. Simply...

Amazon giving away 30 Android apps today and Saturday

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 27 Jun 2014 8:27 am
amazon
Amazon has today announced that covering both today (27th) and tomorrow (28th), the online retailer will be holding a substantial giveaway of 30 most popular paid apps on its appstore, worth over $150. The deal appears to be available in multiple regions, including India, US, UK and Australia, though we're sure there are possibly other markets we've missed that are able to take advantage of...

Fotolia for Android helps you make some cash from your photos

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 27 Jun 2014 5:29 am
Fotolia
Fotolia, a stock merchant for photos covering a wide variety of categories, has just launched an official app for Android. The service enables those who require images to purchase one and have the rights to use said image elsewhere, providing a monetary contribution to the original submitter. Having the Fotolia Android app installed allows smartphone owners to upload and sell photos they...

Sony starts Android 4.4.4 roll out for Xperia Z1 Compact, also certified for Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra [Update]

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 27 Jun 2014 4:47 am
Xperia Z1 Compact
Sony has kicked off the roll out of Android 4.4.4 to the Xperia Z1 Compact in Russia, Italy and Indonesia, according to a report over on the Xperia Blog. Not only are we seeing the latest firmware be released into the wild (although slightly limited) for the Z1 Compact, but the Z1 and Z Ultra have also been certified.

Android L preview: Notifications and lockscreen

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 26 Jun 2014 9:32 pm
Android L Lockscreen
Android L takes the design of this operating system in a different direction, and nowhere is that more apparent right when you start using it than in the lockscreen and notification area. The now-familiar Google Now card paradigm is alive and well throughout the interface of Android L, taken to the next level with the new ideas and colors present in the Material Design language that the...

YouTube Creator Studio app is live, lets you control your channel on the go

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 26 Jun 2014 8:02 pm
YouTube Creator Studio
Google a few moons back promised its YouTube creators — basically anyone and everyone who's got a channel to worry about on YouTube — a new app for managing said channel. Today, that app is live. YouTube Creator Studio gives you an easy app from which you can see your analytics, edit video information and descriptions, and reply to comments. (Seriously, though, stay out of the YouTube comments...

Android L developer preview hands-on

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 26 Jun 2014 7:01 pm
Android L
Google surprised us yesterday with not just a new version of Android, dubbed Android L, but also the announcement of early preview builds to let developers get to grips with the new OS. Today, on the second day of Google I/O, we've finally gotten our hands on the Android L preview for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 and taken it for a spin. And while everything's not quite in place yet — as we'd expect...

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