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April 29
- Here's why you shouldn't be quick to judge Google Play Music in India
- Android Central Podcast: Winning the Title II
April 28
- Pictionary finally gets mobile treatment from makers of Trivia Crack
- Galaxy Note 5 and S6 series owners, how's the Nougat update treating you?
- LG Watch Style goes on sale in the Canadian Google Store
- Verizon has the country's best wireless customer service
- Google Wifi comes to Canada to improve unreliable wireless signals
- Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy S7: Which is best for VR?
- Pixel and Pixel XL will get guaranteed updates until Oct. 2018, security patches through Oct. 2019
April 27
- Using Android in the Microsoft ecosystem
- New Google Assistant SDK will bring intelligence to just about any hardware
- Tylt Energi Pro backpack review: Would you like a bag with your battery?
April 26
- The FCC's plan to end net neutrality is here, and the fight is going to get ugly
- Moto X Pure Edition, one of our favorite phones of 2015, is getting Nougat
- Amazon's $199 Echo Look wants to watch you get dressed in your bedroom
- Google-branded headphones pass through the FCC, and they're ... uninspiring
- Give yourself a digital green thumb with these garden wallpapers!
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. Galaxy S8+: Total recall
- Galaxy S8 camera tips and tricks
April 25
- Kodi 18 on Android TV will have voice search and recommendations
- YouTube Kids app now available on LG, Samsung and Sony smart TVs
- Google dramatically improves support for Indian languages across Translate, Gboard and more
- The Galaxy S8's quick launch camera setting isn't available globally
- ZTE and Sprint launch a $130 phone with a massive 3990mAh battery
- Samsung issues 'urgent update' to fix Device Quality Agent error
- T-Mobile picks up 1.1 million new customers in Q1 2017 as net income rises 46%
April 24
- Google Maps now automatically translates reviews to your language
- Galaxy S8 pre-orders were 30% higher than Galaxy S7's record number
- Nougat is now available for the Note 5 on all major U.S. carriers
- LG G6 with Quad DAC and 64GB storage lands in India for ₹51,990
- Xiaomi's Mi Robot vacuum finally has an English language pack
April 22
- The EFF calls out Google for privacy issues in the EDU sector but the school districts need educated, too
- Make the Bixby button great again: BixRemap will open Google Now instead
April 21
- Logitech Harmony paired with Android is the ultimate universal remote
- Sorry, Verizon users: Bixby is even more crippled on the Galaxy S8
- How much does security factor into your buying decisions? [Roundtable]
- Moto plugs its past, present, and future with a rap lyric video
- Google Play Music becomes the default music app on Samsung phones and tablets
- MIUI is never going to be close to stock Android, and that's a good thing
April 20
- Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on US Cellular now getting Nougat
- Google and Huawei taken to court over Nexus 6P performance issues
- We wrapped the Galaxy S8 in Spigen's newest cases, and found there's something for everyone
- Google Home multi-user support lets you connect up to 6 accounts simultaneously
- Moto G5 Plus can't make emergency calls on Verizon's VoLTE service
- What color Galaxy S8 or S8+ should I buy — black, silver, or orchid gray?
- Mastercard introduces a credit card with a built-in fingerprint reader
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review: Close to perfection
- Google, an ad company, will soon block 'bad ads' in Chrome
April 19
- Microsoft introduces its new task manager app To-Do in beta
- Should you buy the Galaxy S8 or the Galaxy S8+?
- Life is a musical and these wallpapers are your song
- Android Central Podcast: The Galaxy S8 super show!
- Samsung clears the air on red tinted Galaxy S8 displays
- New OnePlus promo drops the prices on its sweet backpacks
- Five important things iOS does better than Android
- Make your house smarter with TP-Link's smart plug for just $25
- Watch our Galaxy S8 and S8+ video review!
- Google Wifi UK review: A second opinion
- ZTE unveils Axon 7s with Snapdragon 821 chipset in China
April 18
- New Humble 'Great Adventures' Bundle may be the best one yet
- Huawei Watch 2 is now available and it comes with 10 weeks of Play Music
- Egg, Inc.: Boost your farm's profits with these tips and tricks
- Five important things Android does better than iOS
- Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ review: Such great heights
- Replace your aging phone with the ZTE Axon 7 for just $330 today!
- Android Wear 2.0 Complications are great. It's a shame we can't use them
- All-new Google Earth brings storytelling feature and 3D views to Chrome and Android
April 17
- AC readers recall their first cell phones
April 15
- This is what HTC's next flagship phone looks like
- Pokémon Go Legendary event may finally be coming in July
- Google Maps location sharing is an amazing feature you should consider using
April 14
- Alphabet's Verily built a smartwatch to help track symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
- How to create collages, animations, and movies in Google Photos
- Improved Android 7.1.1 update begins rolling out to OnePlus 3 and 3T
- Did you know YouTube had a dark mode?
- This is how our Google Pixels are holding up [Roundtable]
- HTC One X10 is official with 4,000mAh battery and metal body
April 13
- Why I'll only drink coffee from this $150, Android-connected mug
- Replace your basic thermostat with Nest's Smart Learning Thermostat for $219
- Even Kickstarter success stories are sick of nonsense campaigns
- How is your Google Pixel holding up?
April 12
- Something new will be revealed for Google Earth on April 18
- Five major banks now offer Android Pay integration inside their mobile apps
- Chrome's WebVR moves to Google Cardboard at the new WebVR Experiments site
- Best Battery Cases for Samsung Galaxy S6
- Nex Band review: What I really wanted instead of a smartwatch
- Samsung Gear 360 (2017) vs. Gear 360 (2016): What's different, what's better
- What was your first phone? Taking a walk down cell phone memory lane
- How to edit photos in Google Photos
- Foldable 'Galaxy X' could debut this year — in prototype form
April 11
- Instagram Direct disappearing messages work exactly like Snapchat's
- Android and SD cards: The Ultimate Guide
- Google has completely messed up Assistant's 'shopping list' feature
- Samsung may bring its fancy 6GB Galaxy S8 to North America
- Motorola may be readying a $100 Moto C as the Moto E4 breaks cover
April 10
- Where to buy the Galaxy S8 in Canada
- A decent Pixel XL leather case — with a fatal flaw
- More people are buying the Galaxy S8+ than the smaller Galaxy S8
- Google Home app hints at multi-user support
- Who's going for the Galaxy S8+ over the S8?
- Google is ready to spend a billion dollars to give the Pixel a curved display
April 9
- Android feeds my constant yearning for something better
April 8
- The NVIDIA Shield TV is the best thing that ever happened to PC gaming
- Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy Note 8: The hype train [#acpodcast]
- These are our favorite wallpapers from the past year!
- Making the case for WhatsApp as a digital payments platform in India
April 7
- LastPass users, here's what to expect in Android Oreo
- Leaked images show the refurbished Note 7R and its 3200mAh battery
- Everything you need to know about the Galaxy S8's cameras
- How to share your Daydream adventures on a second screen
- Google's Chief Game Designer leaves company, wants to actually design games again
- How to customize your Chrome startup screen
- Canada's Freedom Mobile is finally getting the phones and coverage it needs to compete
- The original Huawei Watch doesn't have NFC and isn't getting Android Pay
- Want a 128GB Samsung Galaxy S8+? Here's where in the world it's coming
- Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro lands in India with 16MP front and rear cameras
April 6
- Android Wear 2.0 is making its way to the LG G Watch R and Watch Urbane
- Google adds Bluetooth APIs and USB support to Android Things Developer Preview 3
- Encrypt your family: How to send safer, smarter messages
- Comcast, 'the worst company in America', just launched cellular service
- Galaxy S8's Snapchat-like filters are the perfect tool for Instagram
- Nougat is rolling out to the Sprint Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+
- Gboard update adds a floating keyboard, cursor control, and GIF suggestions
- Xiaomi unveils a 360-degree camera with IP67 rating and 6-axis EIS
- Xiaomi's $75 Mi Smart Home kit is the easiest way to get started with home automation
- Google Play Music All Access finally goes live in India, starts at just ₹89 per month
April 5
- Amazon will refund $70 million in accidental in-app purchases
- Galaxy S8 DeX Station and other accessories now available to pre-order
- Your next Google Home could double as a Wi-Fi router
- All LG Watch Style colors are down to $180 at Best Buy again
- Put down the phone and go outside
- AdventureQuest3D is the huge MMORPG you can play on a phone or PC
- Honor 8 Pro review: Killer flagship
April 4
- Pinterest for Android now works with Nougat's app shortcuts
- LeEco reportedly didn't have enough money to pay U.S. employees in March
- Amazon Cash lets you shop on Amazon without a bank card
- Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy S6: It's time to upgrade
- T-Mobile now offers free roadside assistance with its SyncUp connected car solution
- Sony's impressive Xperia XZs is available Apr. 5, but you should wait for the Premium
- Grab an unlocked LG V20 for just $450 from Newegg today!
- Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs. Galaxy S7 edge: Should you upgrade?
- What Windows users need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8
April 3
- Having trouble sideloading Android 7.1.2 on your Nexus or Pixel? You're not alone
- Google Play Store adds Indie Corner for discovering great indie games
- Google and partners create PAX: The Android Networked Cross-License Agreement
- Android 7.1.2 is now available for Pixel and Nexus devices
- Android surpasses Windows as the world's most popular OS
- Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy S7: Should you upgrade?
April 2
- Android 7.1.2 rolling out to some Pixel C and Nexus Player users
- What will we do when the first Galaxy S8 catches on fire?
April 1
- The 'open and free' Android is no longer what anyone wants to buy (or sell)
- Samsung's Orchid Gray Galaxy S8 is a sign of more beautiful things to come