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Hangouts for Android update brings some UI tweaks, like refreshed contact cards

It’s Wednesday, which is many Android fans’ favorite day of the week since it’s the one that Google typically issues updates to its Android apps. Today’s no different, and the first notable app...
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Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 has new Settings features, like pinning one setting to Start screen

We got some of the first details of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 update last month thanks to some developer documentation. Those were all hardware-related, though, and so there may still be...
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Samsung shows off Galaxy S6 packaging and design, takes shot at Apple and #bendgate in the process

After getting our first official look at the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge earlier this week, we’re now getting a peek at what you’ll see before you lay eyes on the phones themselves: their...
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Blackphone 2 has beefier specs than its predecessor, same focus on privacy

A little more than a year after the debut of the original Blackphone, its successor has been revealed, and its just as privacy-centric as the original. The Blackphone 2’s got a 5.5-inch 1920x1080...
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NVIDIA SHIELD is an Android TV box with Tegra X1 processor

NVIDIA’s SHIELD family of products is growing again. NVIDIA tonight unveiled the new SHIELD, it’s Android TV-powered console. It’s powered by the Tegra X1, NVIDIA’s new chip that’s got a 256-core...
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Verizon's HTC One M8 Android 5.0 update officially detailed

When it comes to HTC hardware, much of the focus right now is on the One M9. We’re switching things up a bit today, though, because the One M8 is now getting a nice update. Verizon has posted the...
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Google Contacts gets Material Design makeover and other improvements

Ever since the release of Android 5.0, Google’s philosophy has been “Material all the things!” Today it’s applying that mindset to its Google Contacts. Google today announced a major update to Google...
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Apple beat out Samsung in Q4 2014 smartphone sales, says research firm

Samsung and Apple have long been duking it out for mobile dominance, and according to a new report, Apple won the most recent battle. Research firm Gartner reports that Apple sold more smartphones...
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Chrome 42 will be the last update that supports Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

When Google first launched Chrome for Android in early February 2012, it wanted to to give Android 4.0 users a better mobile browsing experience. The app has received a lot of updates since then and...
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Samsung co-CEO sheds light on why Galaxy S6 isn't powered by Qualcomm

Before the Samsung Galaxy S6 made its debut, rumors suggested that it would come equipped with Samsung’s own Exynos processor rather than a Qualcomm chip like many previous Galaxy devices. That...
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Kazam Tornado 552L crams full HD AMOLED screen, octa-core CPU into 5.5mm body

Kazam started out MWC 2015 by announcing some entry-level Android phones, then yesterday the company headed up by former HTC execs revealed a new mid-range Android smartphone. Today Kazam has...
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YotaPhone 2 U.S. launch confirmed, YotaPhone 2c and YotaPhone 3 teased

After making its international debut in December 2014, the YotaPhone 2 is going to be making its way to the U.S. YotaPhone has announced that its dual-screen YotaPhone 2 smartphone will be available...
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BlackBerry Leap official

BlackBerry Leap is first of four new 'Berrys coming in 2015, slider phone also planned

Today’s a big day for BlackBerry fans. Not only did BlackBerry reveal a brand new smartphone at MWC 2015, it teased that it’s got three more coming in 2015. The BlackBerry Leap is a new BlackBerry OS...
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Pebble Time Steel has metal casing in three colors, Pebble smartstraps official too

Just as there was a more premium Steel version of the original Pebble smartatch, there’s now a premium version of the Pebble Time as well. The Pebble Time Steel is a more premium version of the...
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Google Play services 7.0 update brings tweaks to location, Google Fit, Games, and more

Today’s been a big day for Google and Android. Not only did we get confirmation of Google’s MVNO ambitions and Android Pay, but we also learned that Lollipop adoption doubled in the past month. Now...
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Google's Android distribution stats for March 2015 show Lollipop adoption doubling

We may be in the midst of a crazy Mobile World Congress, but that hasn’t stopped Google from dropping its latest Android platform distribution stats. Google’s Android platform distribution numbers...
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Google Play's third birthday celebration brings discounts on apps and entertainment

Google Play is turning three years old, but rather than get a gift from you, the storefront would rather give some stuff to you. Google is discounting many apps, albums, books, and movies as part of...
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Google relaxes Android 5.0 Lollipop's full-disk encryption requirement

When Google first unveiled Android 5.0 Lollipop, one of the big security features that it highlighted was that your device would be automatically encrypted upon first boot. However, it looks like...
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Kazam Tornado 455L rear official

Kazam Tornado 455L is a new Android phone with Gorilla Glass on its front and rear

After announcing some entry-level Android smartphones last week, Kazam today revealed a new, more premium handset. The Kazam Tornado 455L has a 5.5-inch 1280x720 IPS display, 13-megapixel rear camera...
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Alcatel Onetouch Hero 2+ Cyanogen OS official

Alcatel Onetouch Hero 2+ is an affordable 6-inch phablet with Cyanogen OS

Hot on the heels of the announcement of its new Idol 3 smartphone, which comes in two sizes and has a reversible design, Alcatel Onetouch today debut another unique Android smartphone. The Alcatel...
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