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February 28
- We're live from Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2015!
- Spacetime Studios to launch MOBA game Call of Champions for Android
February 27
- Military Masters launches its real-time vehicle combat on Android
- MLB At Bat scores Material Design touches ahead of the 2015 season
- Follow Android Central for all the best from MWC 2015
- House of Cards season 3 now available, here's how to watch it on Android
- Android Central 224: The Android Auto, CarPlay and smartwatch special!
- Pebble SDK 3.0 developer preview released with support for Pebble Time features
February 26
- Here's where you can stream Samsung's Galaxy S6 launch event
- FCC votes 3-2 to reclassify broadband as a utility, sets new net neutrality rules
- Seidio SURFACE case with Metal Kickstand for the Droid Turbo
- Final Fantasy: Record Keeper will bring the franchise's heroes together this spring
- Google to show sponsored apps on Play Store search results
- Mobile World Congress 2015: The Android Central preview
- Samsung Galaxy S6 struts its stuff next to the Galaxy S6 Edge in latest leak
- Motorola video shows why you should choose to start with the new affordable Moto E
- Here's where you can stream HTC's One M9 launch event
February 25
- YouTube reportedly considering new ad-targeting system after failing to post profit in 2014
- Possible Galaxy S6 model shown off in leaked images
- Alternatives to Google Maps on Android
- Google Play Music expands storage limit to 50,000 songs
- How does Android Lollipop's encryption affect me?
- Authy snapped up by Twilio for two-factor authentication
- Moto E (2015) specs
- Lollipop update now rolling out for the HTC One M7 in Europe
- Samsung markets the Galaxy S6 by amusingly poking fun at rumors
- Gemalto denies 'massive theft' of SIM card encryption keys by NSA and GCHQ [updated]
- T-Mobile launches update tracker for Android devices
February 24
- Sony accidentally reveals Xperia Z4 Tablet ahead of March 3 unveiling
- Early backer Kickstarter pricing for Pebble Time increased to 30,000 watches
- HTC One M9 gets shown off in leaked promo videos [Update: gone!]
- Microsoft announces new OneDrive API for all of your devices
- Here's what parents need to know about YouTube Kids
- This is Pebble Time: Color e-paper and weeklong battery life
- Pre-order the LG G Flex 2 at Carphone Warehouse and receive a free Bluetooth speaker
- Samsung brings back the mute button in latest Galaxy S5 software update
- Google steps up anti-malware initiatives with updates to Chrome and Search
- Samsung reported to supply Apple and LG with new memory chips
- Sprint gets in on the 'six appeal' with Galaxy S6 teaser
February 23
- Samsung Galaxy Core Prime coming to Verizon on Feb. 26
- Toyota won't be using Android Auto in its US vehicles, favors its own system
- Next-generation Pebble smartwatch with color screen found on company's servers
- SIM card manufacturer Gemalto says its products are secure following NSA hack
February 22
- Google Maps and Google Earth: What's the difference?
February 21
- Seidio DILEX Pro case with metal kickstand for the Nexus 6
- Android Central 223: Wicked Game
February 20
- Marvel and comiXology team up to offer buy one, get one free deal on comics
- Motorola's sending us a magical mystery box on Feb. 25
- Android finally has a universal native flashlight function
- Boost Mobile offers unlimited calls to Mexico, Canada for just $5 more a month
- Google set to launch kid-friendly YouTube app on Feb. 23
- Google's new 'carousel' feature for mobile search highlights recent articles and videos
February 19
- Ask AC: Can I use a Quick Charge 2.0 accessory on an older device?
- Next-generation Pebble rumored to feature color screen, new OS
- Ask AC: Can I use one company's quick charger with another's phone?
- BBM for Android now available on the Amazon Appstore
- LG G Flex 2 launching on Sprint in March, pre-orders commence tomorrow
- IFTTT launches new Do Button, Do Camera and Do Note apps, rebrands original app to simply 'IF'
February 18
- Motorola rolls out minor 5.0.2 update to Moto 360
- T-Mobile reorganizes executives, Mike Sievert named COO
- Google Play store: How to keep your kids from buying everything in sight
- A quick look at three quick-charging car chargers that charge quickly
- Dropbox will soon let you open shared links right into its app
- Verizon Wireless swaps CEOs, John Stratton now in charge
- Keep an eye out for visitors with the DoorBird Video Doorbell
- These are the Android devices that support Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0
- Qualcomm's new processors bring premium features to mid-range devices
- NBC brings live streaming to select markets with update to Android app
- Facebook is making apps tailored for virtual reality
February 17
- Google Play Store and parents: how to control what apps are listed
- Monkey King Escape is Ubisoft's new endless runner for Android
- Android Central RSS feeds
- AT&T ups data, adds unlimited calling and texting to Mexico for certain GoPhone plans
- 30 days later — a Clash of Clans for Android follow-up
- Indian carrier Reliance to provide free Twitter access throughout the Cricket World Cup
- You can now pre-order Sony's augmented reality glasses for $840
- Google launches Chinese language version of its developer-focused YouTube channel
February 16
- How to get the most out of S Note on the Galaxy Note 4
- Second Screen gaming apps — Ready Player Two
February 14
- Gaming with Second Screen apps
February 13
- Android Central 222: Fifty Shades of J(erry)
- Google deprecating Google Talk for Windows on Feb. 23
- Second Screen apps for Android - the perfect movie companion
- AT&T's newest data plan offers 7GB for $75
- Motorola extends sale for up to $100 off devices and accessories through Feb. 17
February 12
- Google Maps gets lane guidance in 15 more European countries
- Watching television with Second Screen apps
- Required Reading: GigaOm's Kevin Tofel on why the Android Wear numbers aren't bad
- Facebook now lets you choose what happens to your account after you die
- Android Security — a Q&A with Google's Adrian Ludwig
- Latest Subway Surfers update lands the team in Hawaii
- Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 now available at Carphone Warehouse
- ASUS ZenFone 2 specs
February 11
- Judge upholds 2 patents, invalidates 3, in HTC haptic feedback suit
- Managing your apps through Google Play
- Skype Qik now lets you directly share videos between apps
- Second Screen apps — what are they and why would you want to use one?
- Microsoft confirms its purchase of Sunrise via a video interview with its co-founder
- EE announces £1.5 billion network investment to bring 4G to everyone in the UK
- Samsung starts rolling out Lollipop to the Galaxy Note 4
- Yota to bring its two-faced smartphone to China
February 10
- Five things you need to know about Lollipop on the Samsung Galaxy S5
- Google I/O 2015 scheduled for May 28-29 in San Francisco!
- US Cellular Moto X (2014) gets Lollipop update
- TYLT VU SOLO Qi charger review
- Here's what's up with the Google Play Store being blocked in Firefox mobile
- Google is giving away 2GB of Drive storage for securing your account
- Lollipop update now rolling out to T-Mobile HTC One M8
February 9
- Qualcomm confirms it will pay $975 million to settle antitrust dispute with China
- Qualcomm to part with $1 billion to settle China antitrust dispute
- Latest OnePlus One OTA update introduces MaxxAudio and Swiftkey to owners
- HTC's CEO and chairwoman sing 'We Are One'
February 7
- A look at the Android Central editors' homescreens
February 6
- Android Central 221: A Standing Invitation
- How to transfer your Clash of Clans village from iOS to Android
- Samsung's Tizen-powered Z1: A rival for Android One, if not all of Android
- HTC looks to continue momentum after returning to profitability in Q4 2014
- Leaked image claims to show Galaxy S6 and dual-edge Galaxy S6 Edge
February 5
- Twitter confirms deal with Google to show tweets in search results
- Sprint and RadioShack pen deal to establish 1,750 co-branded stores
- Timely Alarm Clock updated with new features and Material Design touches
- It will soon be a lot easier to unlock a phone from America's top carriers — here's what you need to know
- Lollipop update for Sprint HTC One M8 set for Feb. 13, LG G3 on Feb. 16
- Transformers: Battle Tactics rolls out in the Google Play Store
- Google Glass will reportedly get a complete redesign under its new boss
- Swatch's smartwatch due in 3 months, won't have to be charged
- The best S Pen apps for the Galaxy Note 4
- Sprint commences Lollipop rollout for the HTC One M7
- Twitter CEO takes stance against abuse, vows to eliminate trolls from the platform
- Google and Twitter reportedly pen deal to show tweets in search results
February 4
- Sprint Galaxy S5 tipped to score Android 5.0 Lollipop starting tomorrow, Feb. 5 [Update: Rollout underway]
- theScore launches new eSports app with live coverage and breaking news
- iPhone and iPad app company Launchpad Toys has been bought by Google
- How to find the apps you're looking for in Google Play
- Sprint HTC One M7 to score Lollipop starting tomorrow, Feb. 5
- Clash of Clans for Android: Tips and Tricks
- Whats the difference between Android malware, spyware, adware and a virus?
- FCC Chairman states outright: they plan to classify internet access as a utility
- Sonos unveils limited edition Blue Note speaker to celebrate 75 years of jazz
- Motorola marking Valentine's Day with bundle deals in the US and UK [Update]
February 3
- AT&T rolls out Android 4.4.4 update to Galaxy S5, brings VoLTE and bloatware
- Clash of Clans for Android: What is it, and why is it so popular?
- Leak reveals specs and images of Lenovo Vibe Z3 Pro ahead of rumored MWC launch
- Motorola sold 10 million phones last quarter, up 118 percent from a year ago
- Samsung Unpacked official for the rest of us: March 1 in Barcelona
February 2
- Google reportedly considering its own Uber-like taxi service
- FCC set to propose strong net neutrality rules this week
- Take back that swipe: Tinder Plus to see U.S. launch in March
- Latest Humble Bundle offers up 11 games from Cartoon Network
- Android 5.0 Lollipop on 1.6 percent of devices
- See how the Nest Thermostat could pay for itself in just two years
- Pebble's sold more than 1 million smartwatches, has new products in store for 2015
- Carphone Warehouse partners with Three to launch new network in the UK
February 1
- The top 5 things you need to know about the Blu Vivo Air