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EU considers yet another record fine for Google, this time over Android's anti-competitive terms

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 5 Jul 2017 4:46 pm
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The EU and Google continue to battle over antitrust allegations. Google may be facing yet another decision in an antitrust investigation in the EU, according to a new report by Reuters, including a fine that could exceed $2.7 billion. The news comes just a few days after the EU finalized a record-setting $2.7 billion fine over Google's practices involving shopping ads in search. It serves to...

Best Android Games of 2017

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 2 Jun 2017 10:00 am
Best Android Games of 2017
What are the best Android games to play in 2017? Update June 2017: Added the futuristic Neon Chrome and the sadistic Penarium to our list of best Android games of 2017! If you're looking for the best new games available in the Google Play Store, you've come to the right place. Whether you're new to Android and need some fresh, new games to start building out your Google Play library or simply...

Red, white and blue sale: Save 25% on Android accessories!

Posted by ShopAndroid.com on 26 May 2017 8:30 am
In honor of the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country, we're offering 25% off all Android accessories at ShopAndroid. Starting today until Wednesday, May 31, you can pick up a new case, quick charger, screen protector or wireless charger for your Android device and enjoy a 20% savings by using coupon code: MD17 at checkout. There's an extensive selection of Android...

Watch: Android execs talk about the future of Android

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Posted by Florence Ion on 24 May 2017 3:00 pm
Android's Dave Burke, Stephanie Saad Cuthbertson, and Sameer Samat sat down for a chat on this week's All About Android. If you watch All About Android on on the TWiT network on Tuesday nights, you may have caught this week's interview with three of Android's top executives. The panel included Dave Burke, Vice President of Engineering for Android; Stephanie Saad Cuthbertson, Group Product...

Moving from Windows Phone to Android? Here's what you need to know

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Posted by Richard Devine on 10 May 2017 7:00 am
It might hurt a little, but if you're a Windows 10 Mobile user thinking of jumping ship to Android, we're here to help. One of Android's most redeeming features is how open it is. You're forced to have some Google involvement. But the truth is, you can make the switch and still be all about Microsoft if you want to. After all, why should you give up the services you love just because you...

Using Android in the Microsoft ecosystem

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Posted by Zac Bowden on 27 Apr 2017 3:00 pm
Is it possible to comfortably use an Android while living in the Microsoft ecosystem? More and more people are switching from Windows phone every day. I can tell, because people are constantly asking me which platform they should go for between iOS and Android. I've already written an article detailing my month-long experience with an iPhone in the Microsoft ecosystem, and now it's Android's...

Android surpasses Windows as the world's most popular OS

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 3 Apr 2017 12:16 pm
Android is the world's most popular operating system, according to internet usage statistics. According to the independent web analytics company StatsCounter, Android reached a very big milestone in March, overtaking Windows as the world's most popular operating system in terms of total internet usage across desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile combined. It was marginal, but Android topped the...

Best racing games for Android

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 15 Mar 2017 1:00 pm
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Speed your way past the competition in these outstanding racers for Android! Update March 2017: These are still the best racing games to play on Android. Added another classic, Colin McRae Rally, to the list. We've rounded up the best racing games to be found in the Google Play Store. With so many options to choose from, we've compiled a list that covers a whole slew of sub-genres — from...

Google's new 'My Android' site suggests wallpapers, icon packs and more

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 11 Mar 2017 1:30 pm
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Be together. Not the same. Android is all about customization, and there are so many ways to tweak the look of your phone that it's impossible for it to look exactly the same as someone else's. Google is hoping to foster this customizing spirit with its new "My Android" site, specifically launching a "Taste Test" system that asks you a bunch of questions and suggests wallpapers, icon packs,...

Why do new phones ship with older versions of Android?

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 17 Feb 2017 9:00 am
New phones shipping with outdated versions of Android isn't too surprising. The reasons? Release cycles, and Benjamin Franklin. This summer, you'll see phones sold — expensive phones — that have older versions of Android. Brand new phones that cost hundreds of dollars and are the best models available. They will be on shelves beside other brand new phones that have "old" software on them, too...

Best Wall Chargers for Android Phones

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 20 Jan 2017 11:00 am
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The best charger for your Android depends on which phone you have. Real talk: Android phone quick-charging standards are kind of a mess. Sure, just about anything which can supply power over USB will juice up your phone to full power, given enough time. But identifying the thing that'll let you charge your phone as fast as possible — even if it's packaged with your phone in the box — isn't...

The Best Android Apps

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Posted by Simon Sage on 20 Jan 2017 10:17 am
Looking for the absolute best Android apps, utilities, and games, the Play Store has to offer? You've come to the right place! There are a lot of Android apps out there, and we've rounded up the very best across each of the Play Store's major categories. Keep in mind that these are our subjective choices, and are always welcome to hear about what you're digging in the comments, so don't be shy...

New Android phone, tablet, watch or Chromebook under the tree? We're here to help

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 25 Dec 2016 12:00 pm
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If you've just received an Android gadget as a gift, we've got all the info you need to get started. There's nothing quite like unwrapping a new gadget — whether it's that latest flagship phone you've been wishing for, a shiny new tablet, a stylish smartwatch or even a Chromebook. So if you're one of the many new Android owners getting started with your new device today — welcome! There world...

Russian Hackers used Android malware to track Ukrainian artillery

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 22 Dec 2016 4:34 pm
More proof that you need to be extra careful downloading apps online. Android software is everywhere these days, even finding use on modern battlefields. And just like the apps on your smartphone, downloading potentially compromised .APKs from unofficial sources can lead to unforeseen consequences. A new report from American cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike found that a hacker...

Google just made it even easier to switch from iPhone to Android

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 13 Dec 2016 5:56 pm
Make the switch from iPhone to Android more easily than ever. Google has made it even easier to switch from an iPhone to an Android phone using Google Drive. The company updated its Switch portal to reflect the Drive update, which can be downloaded onto the iPhone and used to back up all pertinent content, including contacts, calendar events, and photos & videos, to their respective...

Android is not iOS, December 2016 edition

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Posted by Daniel Bader on 5 Dec 2016 4:23 pm
Marshmallow rises while KitKat slowly melts. December's Android distribution numbers are out, and they're boring. Android is still not iOS, and things don't change in large increments, so haters will still hate and defenders will still hate. Impressively, Android 6.0 Marshmallow now holds the single version crown with 26.3% share. That takes over Android 4.4 KitKat, the previous leader, which...

BlackBerry brings whole productivity app suite to more Android phones

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Posted by Bla1ze on 8 Sep 2016 3:59 pm
Last month, BlackBerry announced they would be bringing their Android apps such as the BlackBerry Hub, Calendar, and Password Keeper to even more Android users through a new subscription offering called Hub+. Now, they have announced an expansion of that access adding even more of the productivity apps to the mix.

Best action games for Android

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 12 Aug 2016 9:00 am
Best action games for Android
Get your blood pumping with these action-packed games for Android The action game genre is such broad category, so we had to make sure that this list covered as many bases as possible. Whether you like first- or third-person shooters, fighting games, hack n' slash, or old school top-down shooters, you should find your new favorite game here. Expect this list to be updated as new games are...

Android dominates in India with 97% market share

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 5 Aug 2016 12:15 am
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The latest numbers from Strategy Analytics show Android controlling 97% of the smartphone market share in India. 30.7 million phones were shipped in Q2 2016, of which Android phones accounted for 29.8 million units.

Android thoughts on Apple's WWDC announcements

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 13 Jun 2016 6:22 pm
There's nothing like a good, live nerd event. And Apple still does some of the best. Our cousins at iMore were on hand at the WWDC keynote as Apple unveiled the next generation of its four pillars of products and services. Computers. Mobile. Wearables. TV. There's a whole lot going on here. And like many of you out there, we also use myriad devices both at work, and at home. We use Android. We...

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