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.

Handsets

OnePlus launches #NeverSettle wallpaper campaign for their OnePlus One CyanogenMod phone

OnePlus has launched their #NeverSettle social media campaign along with two vibrantly colored wallpapers for your lock screen and home screen.

By Derek RossJanuary 8, 20149

Apps

Yahoo buys contextual Android launcher Aviate

Yahoo announced today that they have acquired Aviate, a popular replacement Android home screen launcher. Aviate is by far one of the most ...

By Derek RossJanuary 7, 201412

Apps

Much application. Such coin. Very Android. Dogecoin Wallet now available on Google Play

In their valiant effort to reach the moon in 2014, the Dogecoin community will be happy to know that Dogecoin Wallet is now ...

By Derek RossDecember 31, 201335

Misc

Android Etch campaign funded, delivers Androidified pint glasses just in time for Christmas

The Android Etch project was partially funded a few weeks back, allowing Josh to use the funds raised to get started. Backers will ...

By Derek RossDecember 24, 20133

Accessories

Have a Nexus 5? Official CyanogenMod cases now available

CyanogenMod fans rejoice. If you happen to have a Nexus 5, you can now get your official CyanogenMod case from none other than ...

By Derek RossDecember 18, 201328

Apps

Exclusive: Avia Chromecast app review, cast personal music, photos, videos from Google+, Facebook, Dropbox, local storage, DLNA servers

The wait is finally over. You can now cast personal media to Chromecast. Videon's updated Avia app is Chromecast's first personal media player ...

By Derek RossDecember 10, 201359

Apps

Google Play Music officially comes to Google Glass

Savvy Google Glass Explorers have been using Google Play Music on their Glass for about a month thanks to manually installing the Google ...

By Derek RossDecember 2, 201314

Featured

Oppo N1 Review, a massive Android phone packed with unique hardware

Oppo’s N1 was built with the utmost quality in mind, boasting an elegant look and feel, an innovative camera, and a battery that ...

By Derek RossNovember 23, 201320

Handsets

Android 4.4 KitKat KRT16S OTA rolling out to Nexus devices, Factory Images and Binaries updated too [DOWNLOAD]

A new bugfix build, KRT16S, has been made available for Android 4.4 KitKat. Google is currently pushing the code to AOSP and has ...

By Derek RossNovember 19, 2013213

News

Best Buy and Sprint launch Unlimited, My Way Student Promotion offering students free service

Sprint and Best Buy are coming together to offer students 12 months of free talk, text, and data on Sprint's Unlimited, My Way ...

By Derek RossNovember 16, 201363

News

Android 4.4 KitKat Factory Images Now Available for Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10

Being a Nexus device gets you a few nice perks from big daddy El Goog. Nexus devices generally get new versions of Android ...

By Derek RossNovember 14, 201357

Handsets

PSA: Moto X, Droid Mini, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx now support Square Register and Jawbone Up

When the latest round of Droid phones and the Moto X initially launched, we reported that Square Register, Jawbone Up, and other TRS ...

By Derek RossNovember 11, 20138

Handsets

Oppo N1 First Look and Hands On

The N1 from Chinese based Oppo looks to bring innovation back to the mobile phone scene. The N1 boasts a gorgeous display, a ...

By Derek RossNovember 9, 201380

Apps

Google+ comments show up in latest YouTube app for Android

YouTube's new integrated Google+ commenting system is alive and well inside the latest YouTube app for Android. Those of us rockin' anything but ...

By Derek RossNovember 6, 201322

News

ARM adding 64bit processor support to Android Open Source Project

It seems like everyone is gearing up for the 64-bit mobile computing game. ARM has been found adding 64-bit processor support to the ...

By Derek RossNovember 6, 201317

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OnePlus launches #NeverSettle wallpaper campaign for their OnePlus One CyanogenMod phone

Yahoo buys contextual Android launcher Aviate

Much application. Such coin. Very Android. Dogecoin Wallet now available on Google Play

Android Etch campaign funded, delivers Androidified pint glasses just in time for Christmas

Have a Nexus 5? Official CyanogenMod cases now available

Exclusive: Avia Chromecast app review, cast personal music, photos, videos from Google+, Facebook, Dropbox, local storage, DLNA servers

Google Play Music officially comes to Google Glass

Oppo N1 Review, a massive Android phone packed with unique hardware

Android 4.4 KitKat KRT16S OTA rolling out to Nexus devices, Factory Images and Binaries updated too [DOWNLOAD]

Best Buy and Sprint launch Unlimited, My Way Student Promotion offering students free service

Android 4.4 KitKat Factory Images Now Available for Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10

PSA: Moto X, Droid Mini, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx now support Square Register and Jawbone Up

Oppo N1 First Look and Hands On

Google+ comments show up in latest YouTube app for Android

ARM adding 64bit processor support to Android Open Source Project

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