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September 30
- Google and Microsoft end patent dispute over Xbox and smartphones
- Finally, Google's store didn't implode on Nexus pre-order day
- Google's Nexus team answers burning questions about the 6P and 5X
- Using the new Chromecast app
- Facebook will soon support short videos as profile images
- Google acquires Jibe Mobile as it commits to Rich Communications Services standard
- Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X — what's the difference?
- Sprint's unlimited data plan getting a price hike to $70 per month on October 16
- Top 10 best cases for Moto X Pure Edition
- Wuaki.tv offering UK buyers San Andreas with a new Chromecast for one day only
- NVIDIA's Shield Android TV box will be available for purchase in Europe tomorrow
- Nvidia makes GRID official as GeForce Now, starting at $7.99/month
- Recapping the 2015 Google Nexus event
- The Nexus 6P and 5X are compatible with major carriers in the U.S. — here are the full radio band listings
September 29
- Today's Google event was playful and personal, with just a hint of Apple picking
- Hands-on with the Google Pixel C
- Here's everything Nexus-related that Google just announced
- Here's what you need to know about the new Chromecasts
- EE offering both Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P to UK buyers, pre-order October 9
- Where to buy the Nexus 6P
- Here's how much the Huawei Nexus 6P will cost around the world
- Nexus 6P specs
- Nexus 5X specs
- Google announces the Pixel C Android-powered tablet with detachable keyboard, starting at $499
- Watch things quicker with Chromecast Fast Play
- Google beefs up Photos search with custom labels for your loved ones
- Google introduces Nexus Imprint fingerprint sensor on the Nexus 5X and 6P
- Google Nexus event liveblog — Sept 29 at 9 a.m. PT / noon ET!
- Official Priv by BlackBerry images get shown off
- Sonos overhauls PLAY:5 wireless speaker with new design, vastly improved sound
September 28
- Nexus 6P and 5X preview: What to expect from Google's September 29 event
- Samsung Pay now open to all supported devices in the U.S. — check out all of our coverage!
- Pick up SanDisk's 128GB MicroSD card for just £39 at Amazon UK for today only
- Fossil teases upcoming Android Wear smartwatch, launching this holiday season
- Gadgets of the week: Glowforge, Anki Overdrive, and more!
September 27
- AC editors' apps of the week: Hill Climb Racing, Khan Academy and more
September 26
- The 2015 Nexus phone launch: Android Central editor roundtable
- Limetown is a non-techy podcast well worth your ears
September 25
- Hey Google, don't just change fundamental parts of my launcher without warning
- Android Central 255: New Nexus Preview!
- Amazon Echo adds support for Insteon smart appliances
- Sprint gets hit with $1.2 million fine over six-month 911 outage
- BlackBerry officially announces plans to launch the Android-powered BlackBerry Priv
- Vodafone UK bringing Wi-Fi Calling to the Samsung Galaxy S6
- Telling time is a colorful affair with the Primary Colors watch face on Android Wear
September 24
- Everything we know about the BlackBerry Priv Android slider
- Google Play Services 8.1 brings app invites, ambient mode maps and more for developers
- Telus expecting Android M updates for Nexus 5 and 6 on October 5
- What's the difference between Android Pay and Samsung Pay?
- Google Keep makes its way to the iPhone and iPad
- Tom's Guide reviews US carriers, finds T-Mobile to be the best all-around
- Three huge takeaways from our Nextbit interview
- Truedialer is adding a busy dot, letting you know when other users are around
- Motorola smartphones no longer exclusive to Flipkart in India
September 23
- BlackBerry's Venice slider to be released as the BlackBerry Priv
- Vertu's refreshed Signature Touch brings high-end specs with a luxury price tag
- Pebble introduces the Pebble Time Round, coming in November for $249
- Rounding up some of the latest European Android Auto announcements
- Fast on-board Wi-Fi is in the works for European flights
- Pingpad makes working on collaborative lists and notes a breeze
- CyanogenMod adds support for slew of phones from Xiaomi, Huawei, and more
September 22
- Google's Clock app updated with handy new alarm settings and more
- Moto X Pure Edition camera tips and tricks
- The Calendar Arc Watch Faces brings style and calendar integration to Android Wear
- Starbucks app now lets you order and pay for coffee with your smartphone
September 21
- Karma Go mobile hotspot review
- HERE Maps for Android updated to support Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch
- Anki Overdrive races its way to retail stores, available now for $149
- How to take a screenshot on the Moto X Pure Edition
- Google teams up with Udacity to offer Android developer nanodegrees in India
September 20
- Gadgets of the week: 4K Amazon Fire TV, Roomba 980, and more!
September 19
- Come chat about Android Pay and Samsung Pay in our forums!
September 18
- Google's September 29 event is official
- Android Central 254: New Toys, Old Grievances
- Bring! Shopping List for Android Wear makes it easier than ever to remember everything on your grocery list
September 17
- Get a whole new view of the world with ISS onLive using Chromecast
- Sprint adds 33 more countries to its international Open World add-on
- Verizon will offer roaming in Cuba, but you probably can't afford to use it
- Virgin Mobile is now giving more data for the same monthly fee
- What's the difference between Android Pay and the new Google Wallet?
- G Data Secure Chat is the newest way to encrypt your texts
- 2016 Honda Civic introduces support for Android Auto
- MyFord Mobile for Android Wear lets you start select cars from your wrist
- TTMMINUS for Android Wear brings a different look to your watch face
- Amazon's new Fire tablet lineup starts with a 7-inch model for $49.99
- T-Mobile now lets you use your smartphone in 20 more countries at no additional fee
- Honor 7 flash sale planned for September 21 on Huawei's vMall
- Google Glass is now Project Aura, absorbs talent from Amazon
- Google App update enables Now on Tap on Marshmallow, brings new app drawer to earlier versions
September 16
- Samsung Galaxy Note 5 camera tips and tricks
- BlackBerry Venice gets a hands-on treatment, shows off customization and more
- First episode of Minecraft: Story Mode coming Oct. 15 for Android
- Xiaomi plans to unveil the Mi 4c on September 22
- You can now pre-order the Moto X Style and Moto 360 (2015) in the UK
September 15
- Verizon and AT&T to roll out mini-stores inside Best Buy locations across the country
- Snapchat adds paid replays and selfie lenses in latest update
- Should I upgrade from the Galaxy S5 to the Note 5?
- EPIX to allow subscribers to download movies to Android
- Three UK adding VoLTE '4G Super-Voice' technology for better network coverage
- CBS All Access is now available on Android TV
- Twitter partners with Square to make donating to political campaigns even easier
- Google Play gift cards finally land in India
- Facebook can now send you notifications through Google Chrome on Android
- Enjoy 25 percent off the One M9 with today's HTC Hot Deals
- Sony closes down its European online store, redirects consumers to partners
- Snapdragon 820 to come with new X12 LTE modem - CAT 12 downloads, CAT 13 uploads, and 4X4 MIMO
- Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 430 and 617 processors
- Qualcomm announces Quick Charge 3.0 — from 0 to 80% in 35 minutes
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon 410 used in over 550 designs and they've shipped more than 200 million units
September 14
- Dash and Dot robots review
- We need your help for this week's podcast!
- If you're using Android Pay, don't plan on using a third-party lock screen
- Multiplayer Beach Buggy Racing is nearly perfect portable fun
- Microsoft is surprisingly close to making a decent Android phone
- Cut down on driving distractions with Hold the Wheel for Android Wear
- HTC A9 'Aero' expected to launch with Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Google picks ex-Hyundai CEO to lead its self-driving car project
September 13
- Amazon Music now a prime choice for Android Auto
- Gadgets of the week: Jabra Eclipse, V-Moda Crossfade Wireless and more!
September 12
- Sphero's BB-8 gets voice command support on Android
- Amazon Echo is ready for college football with NCAA game scores and new skills
September 11
- Android Central 253: Pay the Piper
- Hands and eyes on native Android TV in the Sharp Aquos LC-70UE30U
- Cortana could be deeply integrated into the next version of Cyanogen OS
September 10
- Google Fiber may expand its 1Gbps Internet service to Irvine, Louisville and San Diego
- Android Pay is rolling out starting today
- Lenovo Phab Plus hands-on: A big phone with a weird name
- Hands-on with the Nextbit Robin
- T-Mobile now guarantees you'll love its network coverage, or your money back
- Pokémon GO lets you catch, battle and bond with Pokémon in the real world
- Minecraft: Pocket Edition picks up cross-platform play with Windows 10 version
September 9
- New factory images posted for a slew of Nexus phones and tablets
- Google Play developers now have access to better quests, stats, and reports in games
- About that New Apple Pencil
- EE accelerates its 4G+ rollout across Europe
- Verizon's new XXL plan offers 18GB of data for $100 a month
- Seagate rolls out firmware update to address vulnerability of select portable drives
- Get ready for 30-second video ads on Instagram
September 8
- Lollipop is now installed on 21 percent of active Android devices
- ZTE partners with AT&T to offer its first Wi-Fi hotspot for the car, the Mobley
- eBay for Android makes buying and selling even easier
- Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro hands-on: Smaller and more refined
- Verizon will reportedly reveal its Go90 mobile video streaming service this week
- Leaked photo allegedly shows off Nokia's first smartphone since the Microsoft deal
- Save up to 80 percent on Sandisk memory at Amazon for today only
- Nest experienced downtime overnight, but services should be back to normal
- Disney brings its Movies Anywhere service to Amazon Fire TV and Android TV
September 7
- Alcatel Idol 3 4.7-inch review
- No, Android Wear isn't stagnant
- Samsung brings the Galaxy Note 5 to India, prices start at ₹53,900
September 6
- Three burning questions we still have for the Gear S2
- Keep track of the night with Moon Phase Lunar Watch Face
September 5
- Android Central 252: The IFA 2015 Spectacular!
- Alcatel announces the Idol 3C in a rainbow of colors
- Alcatel's new Pixi 3 (10) tablet rounds out the Pixi line at IFA 2015
- Alcatel's Pixi First aims to raise the bar on entry-level smartphones
September 4
- Behold the first footage and new features of Order & Chaos Online 2
- Save the date with Countdown Watch Face on Android Wear
- Runtastic Moment combines the traditional watch with a fitness tracker
- Alcatel's 17-inch Xess tablet looks to bring the family together
- Alcatel unveils waterproof Go Play phone and Go Watch wearable
September 3
- Here are the phones that are compatible with the Samsung Gear S2
- Samsung Gear S2 specs
- Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus is a flexible way to add ambience to your home
- Let's talk about the weird new Google search bar
- BB-8 by Sphero is every Star Wars fan's dream robot
- Snapdragon 820's Kryo CPU twice as powerful and energy-efficient as Snapdragon 810
- Unkilled is the new zombie shooter from the makers of the Dead Trigger series
September 2
- Lenovo announces tablet-sized Phab and Phab Plus phones at IFA 2015
- Lenovo unveils Yoga Tab 3 and Tab 3 Pro at IFA 2015
- Lenovo announces new Vibe S1, P1 and P1m phones at IFA 2015
- Google may hold Nexus event on September 29 in San Francisco
- Sony Xperia Z5 Premium specs
- Sony Xperia Z5 Compact specs
- Sony Xperia Z5 specs
- Huawei Mate S Specs
- Hands-on: ASUS ZenFone Max and ZenFone Laser
- Indian handset vendor Intex partners with Microsoft to bundle free OneDrive cloud storage
- Play Store carrier billing comes to Africa as Telkom South Africa teams up with Bango
- Acer's crazy Predator 8 gaming tablet officially launches, available Nov. 6 for $299
- Acer's new R11 Chromebook is its first convertible, coming in October for $299
- Acer releases four new Liquid smartphones at IFA 2015
September 1
- YouTube live streaming coming to Playstation 4 in next update
- Google to crack down on mobile sites with obtrusive app install ads
- Google pushes visual tweaks to mobile Search and Google Now
- Nextbit's Robin looks to merge phone and cloud like never before
- Amazon Video now allows Prime members to download movies and TV shows
- Nest's third-gen thermostat introduces a sleeker look and feel
- Indian regulator investigates Google over manipulation of search results
- AT&T pushes 'Stagefright' update to LG G4