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An Apple user reacts to Google I/O

Sans any huge hardware announcements or the unveiling of a new Android version, this year's Google I/O keynote left one recent iOS convert with...

HTC One production to double as supply chain issues subside

HTC reveals that production capacity of the HTC One is expected to grow steadily as supply chain issues become a thing of the past....

Samsung announces TecTiles 2, available today

Samsung's next-generation programmable NFC tags are now available and compatible with all NFC-enabled Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S4.

NVIDIA SHIELD pre-orders moved up, begin today for $350

Due to "growing buzz," NVIDIA has pushed the pre-order date for their SHIELD handheld up from May 20th. The Android-based gaming device is now...

Samsung CEO says Galaxy S4 will reach 10 million in sales next we...

The milestone will make the GS4 the fastest-selling smartphone in Samsung's history and solidify its position as the "next big thing."

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 with stock Android coming to Google Pl...

The rumors were true: we will soon see a Samsung Galaxy S4 running stock Android. The hardware will support AT&T and T-Mobile's networks, but...

What iOS has that Android needs

Android and iOS have grown leaps and bounds over the past few years. As we ponder the next version of Android, we look to...

Would you pay to subscribe to your favorite YouTube channel?

YouTube introduced paid channel subscriptions for the first time yesterday with premium content from the Jim Henson Co., The Laugh Factory, and more. Would...

Talk of hi-res Nexus 7 picks up ahead of Google I/O

Google said to unveil an updated Nexus 7 with high resolution display at this year's Google I/O. Android-based netbooks could follow later this year.

Facebook updated with stickers for messaging, new Pages layout

Latest update brings support for stickers introduced in Facebook Messenger while revamping the layout of Facebook Pages.

Amazon cooking up a pair of smartphones, one with glasses-free 3D

Smartphones are part of a project that also includes an audio-only streaming device and set-top box, dubbed internal as the "Alphabet Project."

Android to iPhone: I miss my widgets

And my app drawer, for that matter. After a week living with the iPhone, an Android expat laments on adjusting to life with iOS'...

Department of Defense approves Samsung Knox for government use

After thorough testing, Samsung's enterprise solution has been approved for use on high-security government networks. The approval marks a first for Android smartphones and...

Verizon pushing Android 4.1.2 to Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Software version I605VRAMC3 started reaching handsets this morning. Along with a bump up in Android version, the update includes enhanced multi-window support and a...

Barnes & Noble bringing Google Play to Nook HD and Nook HD+

Google's content store to come to the Nook line of tablets as part of an over-the-air update along with the Google suite of mobile...