Android

When Google joined the cellular phone market, they created Android, their first smartphone operating system. Based on Linux, the Android OS promises power, flexibility, and extendability.HTC was the first to introduce a device that will run the Android OS, the G1. Android is not only an OS but a software platform. This gives all cellular manufacturers the ability to build new device that can use Android.

The Android platform is completely open-source, allowing any developer to tap into its full power and create some pretty cool apps. Check out some of the winners of the Android Developer Challenge.

Google decided to do things differently this year. Instead of just ignoring the variety of rumors out there, swirling around the future launch of its...
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Google Assistant may be gaining a new trick soon. Google is currently testing the ability to send text messages using Google Assistant with your...
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Would you sell your face to Google for $5? The company is apparently collecting face data in several major cities and paying folks in exchange for...
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I recently wrote about the new Nintendo Switch Lite, a brand new gaming console that aims to rely more on the mobile than the home experience. As...
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Gaming phones are all about offering high-end specs for a great mobile gaming experience, and ASUS is doing just that with its new ROG Phone II. The...
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After getting a clear look at the Pixel 4 XL in render form at the start of the month, we're now getting a peek at the smaller Pixel 4. New renders...
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Google is making it better to use truly wireless earbuds on Android. The company today announced improvements to Fast Pair, its set of specs for...
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Instagram announced this week that it's expanding the testing of one big change to its service and rolling out another change. First up, Instagram is...
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T-Mobile is launching its new REVVLRY and REVVLRY+ phones today, and they come with a new preinstalled app from the magenta carrier. T-Mobile Play is...
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We've heard that Huawei has been building its own operating system, and it's been said that Huawei would use it as a replacement for Android if it...
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We're accustomed to seeing Android on big touchscreen slabs, but according to a leaked image, there's a new Android device coming on a form factor...
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Earlier this week, Netflix officially announced that it is going to launch a mobile-only plan. It will be the cheapest plan the streaming platform...
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Samsung today announced another major RAM milestone. Samsung has begun mass production of 12-gigabit LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, which it touts is an...
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Razer Phone 2 owners have been enjoying Android Pie for months now, but anyone using the original Razer Phone is still waiting for Pie. Thankfully,...
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Earlier this week we got a peek at the ROG Phone 2 and its display, and now the backside of ASUS's next gaming phone has leaked out along with some...
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We've seen the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL a few times now, including in an official image from Google, but there's not been a ton of info regarding the...
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Google has rolled out another nice deal on its Pixel 3 flagships. Google Fi is now offering $300 off the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. This deal is open to...
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The smartphone market adopted big displays pretty naturally. There might still be some holdouts out there, the folks who prefer a smaller phone (...
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The OnePlus 7 Pro still holds its own in the smartphone ranks, despite being on the market for about two months. While the weakest area still remains...
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Lots of folks use their smartphones to stream TV shows and movies, and soon Netflix will launch a service plan that exclusively offers that. Netflix...
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