Derek Ross, Author at Phandroid

I'm a passionate Android enthusiast that's on the pulse of the latest Android news, writing about Android as often as possible. I'm also a little addicted to social networking. Hit me up, I'd love to chat.

Apps

Android 4.4 KitKat Downloads UI leaks, reveals Holo Light theme

Normally, when new Android versions are released to the world, Android fans such as ourselves don't head to the Downloads app to look ...

By Derek RossOctober 8, 201394

Handsets

Nexus 5 service manual leaks, reveals 8MP OIS camera, 32GB and more

As we progress into the fall season, also known as Nexus season, more and more leaks are continually hitting the web. This time ...

By Derek RossOctober 6, 2013200

Apps

Ads are starting to appear in Gmail’s Android app

Ads are starting to appear for some users in the Gmail Android app, showing up inside the Promotional mail category folder.

By Derek RossOctober 4, 2013112

Misc

Dead Zebra celebrates China National Day with special Android collectible

To add a little Android to China National Day, Andrew Bell has created a special, limited edition Android collectible and will be selling ...

By Derek RossOctober 2, 20133

Featured

Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 show up in leaked screenshot, log files too

As we get closer and closer to the inevitable release date for the upcoming LG Nexus 5, more leaks and juicy tidbits of ...

By Derek RossSeptember 29, 201363

Apps

PSA: Cyanogen Inc looking for CM Installer Beta Testers

One of Cyanogen Inc.'s tasks to tackle as a new company is to make CyanogenMod easy to install. To help them reach this ...

By Derek RossSeptember 28, 201368

Uncategorized

Speedtest 3.0 now available, features new UI and cats

Speedtest has become the go-to app to test your carrier's network speed. With just one tap, you can determine your carriers network latency, ...

By Derek RossSeptember 26, 201322

News

Android Device Manager updated: allows you to reset and change your password

The Android Device Manager has been updated to allow two new features: remote locking and password changing.

By Derek RossSeptember 23, 20136

Apps

Ex-CyanogenMod Focal (beta) is now on the Google Play Store

Ex-CyanogenMod developer Guillaume Lesniak, has decided to put his Focal camera app on the Google Play Store for all to download and use. ...

By Derek RossSeptember 21, 201331

Featured

Intel adding 64-bit capabilities to Android, announces 64bit Bay Trail chip

Intel announced at IDF 2013 various enhancements for Android which included contributing to AOSP, driver optimizations, fine tuning Dalvik, and their new 64-bit ...

By Derek RossSeptember 20, 201351

News

Nexus 7 2013 WiFi JSS15R factory images now available, binaries too

In standard Nexus device fashion, Google just posted the latest factory images and binaries for the Nexus 7 2013 WiFi, bringing it up ...

By Derek RossSeptember 19, 201310

Apps

Latest Google Wallet update doesn’t fix original problem, NFC payments still at the mercy of carriers

Google Wallet's recent update doesn't fix the original problem. Even though nearly all Android users can use Google Wallet now, Wallet's most sought ...

By Derek RossSeptember 19, 201374

Accessories

Moto X, Droid Mini, Ultra, and Maxx don’t support Square Register or Jawbone Up

The latest Android phones from Motorola lack support for the popular accessories Square Register and Jawbone Up. However, it's not all doom and ...

By Derek RossSeptember 16, 201313

Featured

Apple copies Android, fails to set the bar with iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S

Apple fails to set the bar with the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S, but proves to be a successful marketing company with smoke, ...

By Derek RossSeptember 11, 2013293

Opinion

Good news everyone: Derek Ross joins Phandroid

Good news everyone, Phandroid is getting a new part-time writer. Who? Me. I like long walks on the beach, an unlocked bootloader, a ...

By Derek RossSeptember 10, 201378

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Android 4.4 KitKat Downloads UI leaks, reveals Holo Light theme

Nexus 5 service manual leaks, reveals 8MP OIS camera, 32GB and more

Ads are starting to appear in Gmail’s Android app

Dead Zebra celebrates China National Day with special Android collectible

Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 show up in leaked screenshot, log files too

PSA: Cyanogen Inc looking for CM Installer Beta Testers

Speedtest 3.0 now available, features new UI and cats

Android Device Manager updated: allows you to reset and change your password

Ex-CyanogenMod Focal (beta) is now on the Google Play Store

Intel adding 64-bit capabilities to Android, announces 64bit Bay Trail chip

Nexus 7 2013 WiFi JSS15R factory images now available, binaries too

Latest Google Wallet update doesn’t fix original problem, NFC payments still at the mercy of carriers

Moto X, Droid Mini, Ultra, and Maxx don’t support Square Register or Jawbone Up

Apple copies Android, fails to set the bar with iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S

Good news everyone: Derek Ross joins Phandroid

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