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April 30
- AT&T acquires Nextel Mexico for $1.875 billion
- Sprint teams up with Boingo to provide free Wi-Fi access to customers at airports across the U.S.
- Motorola offers special savings for Mothers Day, including $70 off Moto 360 and more
- It's not just you, the 'My T-Mobile' website is down for 'maintenance'
- Best 10 cases for Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
- Marvel Future Fight is the mobile superhero game you've been waiting for
- HTC One M9 can now take pictures in RAW format
- Galaga and TEKKEN are mashed up in new space shooter for Android
- Accessibility features on the Samsung Galaxy S6
- Check out these TV commercials for the LG G4
April 29
- Airbnb finally optimized for Android tablets with magazine-like interface
- How to erase and reset your Galaxy S6 (and why you'd want to)
- Evernote introduces new pricing structure with three tiers
- Google's 'Password Alert' Chrome extension helps protect your Google account from phishing attacks
- Samsung Galaxy S6 tips and tricks
- Quick comparison: The LG G4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 4
- LG sells 15.4 million smartphones in Q1 2015, records revenue of $3.27 billion
- Here's that superb video LG used yesterday to announce the G4
- HTC One M8 owners in the UK will receive Android 5.1 and Sense 7 this August
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A announced for South Korea and Taiwan
- Cyanogen looking to work with Chinese vendors to load its software on more smartphones
- HTC records $1.3 billion revenue, net profit of $11 million in Q1 2015
April 28
- A quick hands-on with the LG G4's new Quick Circle Case
- In pictures: The LG G4 vs. LG G3
- LG G4 specs
- Dropbox will now let you comment on shared files on the web
- Sprint's new promotion cuts its monthly tablet data plan cost by 50 percent for six months
- Nexus Player expands its sales reach to nine more countries
- Interstellar, Horrible Bosses 2, Hunger Games and others only $4 on Google Play
- T-Mobile added 1.8 million new customers in Q1 2015
- These are the digital Galaxy Gifts included with Samsung's Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge
April 27
- Facebook Messenger adds free video calling for the US and 17 more countries
- Get real-time rain and lightning alerts with The Weather Channel app
- Google wants to keep patents away from patent trolls with new 'Patent Purchase Promotion'
- Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 review
- A quick look at the Logitech Keys-To-Go ultraportable keyboard
- T-Mobile finally rolling out Lollipop 5.0.1 to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
- EE announces Q1 2015 earnings, closes quarter with 9.3 million 4G customers
- Qualcomm sets up unit to help Chinese vendors sell their phones overseas
April 24
- Android Central 233: Mouth Clarity and Crumpets
- T-Mobile resumes sales of Sony Xperia Z3; available now for $499
- Telltale Games and Marvel to team up for new game series coming in 2017
April 23
- Hands-on with Recon Jet Smart Glass
- Acer's new Iconia 8 brings Intel's Atom to the U.S. this summer for $149
- Acer's Iconia Tab 10 brings Android 5.0 to schools
- Carphone Warehouse unveils its new 4G mobile network called iD
- EE launches two affordable branded smartphones with 4G and Wi-Fi calling
April 22
- LG's latest video shows off more UX 4.0 features ahead of LG G4 launch
- AT&T posts Q1 2015 earnings: $32.6 billion in revenue, 1.2 million net wireless adds
- Qualcomm says to expect further hit this year due to slower Snapdragon sales
- Android Wear companion app update brings fresh design, a few neat features
April 21
- Latest Google Play Services update enables Android Auto on the Galaxy S6
- Google search results on smartphones will now favor mobile-friendly sites
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Active on AT&T now getting its Lollipop update
- Cruising with the iOttie Active Edge Bike and Bar Mount
- Qualcomm reportedly planning to use Samsung's fab to manufacture the Snapdragon 820
April 20
- About that Qualcomm 4G sticker on your Galaxy S6
- YouTube app will no longer be supported for Google TV versions 1 and 2 'after April'
- Kwikset Kevo — an almost awesome smart lock
- Get an unlocked, refurbished Samsung Galaxy S5 from eBay today only for $299
- EE battery charger offer gets over 1 million requests in first four days
- Nokia reportedly plans a return to smartphones in 2016
- Sony Xperia Z4 specs
April 19
- PSA: Some of the more popular Android phones don't yet work with Android Auto
April 18
- Let's talk about the Nexus 6
April 17
- Android Central 232: Gray Wookiee
- OnePlus teases an announcement for April 20
- Samsung Galaxy S6 camera tips and tricks
April 16
- Google Search now showing all apps related to search content, not just the ones already installed
- WWE 2K brings real pro wrestling action to Android
- Star Wars #stormtrooper emoji invade Twitter
- T-Mobile ZTE Zmax sales halted because people keep trying to remove the non-removable battery
- Cyanogen's Microsoft deal includes removable apps and 'contextual' suggestions
- any.do 3.0 is here, and we take this major update for spin
- Cyanogen teams up with Microsoft to offer bundled apps and services (Update)
- EE Power enables customers to swap out portable chargers in-store
April 15
- Google releases new Handwriting Input keyboard with support for 82 languages
- Nokia agrees to acquire Alcatel-Lucent for $16.6 billion
April 14
- AT&T starts rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop for the LG G2
- Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft finally makes its Android phone debut
- American Express and Jawbone may team up for wearable payment service
- Google makes it easier to find family-friendly content with new 'Designed for Families' program
- WhatsApp receives Material Design visual refresh in latest update
- Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge now available at Carphone Warehouse
April 13
- Google Store discounts the Moto 360 to $165 with free shipping
- Here are the Android 5.1 OTA update links, and how to use them
- Why your next Chromebook should have a touch screen
- Hands on with the ZENS Bluetooth Speaker and Qi Wireless Charger
- Amazon Fire TV now shows on-screen info about movies and TV shows
- Sony rolls out Lollipop to additional Xperia smartphones with more on the way
April 11
- Streaming all weekend: Coachella on YouTube
April 10
- Android Central 231: Phil ain't even mad, y'all
- Microsoft revamps Bing.com design for Android users with new sections
- Rogers expands 'Roam Like Home' to include 35 European countries beginning April 15
- Build a team of warriors and battle ghosts in Haunted Empire: Three Kingdoms
- New Samsung commerical celebrates the end of anticipation for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge
- Samsung's latest Galaxy S6 ad stars James Corden fighting against his alter-ego
- U.S. versions of the HTC One M9 getting software update to match global models
April 9
- Android Wear on iPhone: How it might happen and what it'll mean
- Google announces enterprise-focused Chrome Live event for April 22
- Google said to be close to getting Android Wear watches to work with iPhones
- Unnecto Air 5.5 — a dual-SIM phone for the US
- Top 5 chargers for HTC One M9
- Xiaomi sells over 2 million smartphones in a 'fan festival' sale to celebrate its 5th birthday
- Samsung's 'in-boxing' video shows how the Galaxy S6 edge is put together
- Board the S Carpet to be among the first to experience the Samsung Galaxy S6
- Dell announces its latest Android tablet, the 10.5-inch Venue 10 7000
April 8
- Here are the Android 5.1 factory images for Nexus devices, and a guide to using them
- Twitter dumps the 'Discover' and 'Activity' tabs for new Trends section
- Samsung Galaxy S6 versus iPhone 6: Camera shootout!
- Google Calendar introduces month view ... again
- Amazon Echo owners can now control WeMo and Philips Hue devices with their voice
- Users sticking around longer for BBM than WhatsApp and Snapchat
- Asus set to launch the ZenFone 2 in India on April 23
- Android 5.1 starts rolling out to HTC One M8 Google Play edition
April 7
- 10 things you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S6
- New endless runner 'Speedy Ninja' launches in closed beta April 8
- Monoprice announces new USB-C accessories for your new Chromebook Pixel
- AT&T is rolling out Android 5.0.1 Lollipop for its Samsung Galaxy S4
- Hands on with AutoMate Beta — Android Auto for your phone
- Flir FX takes aim at both home surveillance and action cameras
- Samsung Galaxy S6 edge teardown finds a battery that's glued to the curved display
- Twitter's latest feature makes it easier for you to comment on quoted tweets
- Amazon Prime Instant Video hits Android tablets in the UK
- EE launches Wi-Fi calling with support for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge
- All the Star Wars movies (yes, even the bad ones) hit Google Play on April 10
- AT&T HTC One M8 set to score Android 5.0 Lollipop starting April 7
April 6
- Google reportedly looking to team up with carriers for free global roaming
- ChowNow adds Google Wallet support to thousands of US restaurants
April 3
- Android Central 230: Take the pinky
- Editor's Roundtable — how we enjoy reading
- Amazon Prime Video now works on Android tablets
- A look at the new Samsung Qi Wireless Charging Pad
- Announcing the winner of our 3D Printed Lloyd contest!
- HTC One M9 teardown shows a flagship that's difficult to repair
April 2
- Hangouts phone calls to pick up faster connection speeds on desktop
- The first part of the Blackrock Mountain expansion for Hearthstone is now available for Android tablets
- DuckTales: Remastered pogo jumps its way onto Android
- Android apps for 3D Printing — hit or miss but tons of fun
- Skype Qik app update adds new video effects based on Minecraft and more
- Top 5 favorite chargers for Galaxy S6
- EE powers new and existing customers with a free Power Bar to charge smartphones
- Microsoft adds new address book and calendar features to Outlook for Android
April 1
- A quick look at wireless charging tech for the car
- Acer announces the first all-in-one touchscreen Chromebase