In case you missed it, we recently launched the latest site in the Mobile Nations family, Connectedly. Today we're kicking off the Connectedly Show with our pilot episode and we'll be back in the coming weeks with many more. We're super excited to get things rolling and we're going with a slightly different format for these shows, so you definitely don't want to miss them. In this episode you'll get...
Creating a voice reminder inside Android's Google Now search has just gotten easier with less screen taps required. Google has quietly flipped the switch on its servers so that no updates are required that would allow users to create a reminder from start to finish by only using their voice and not having to tap on the screen for confirmation. ...
A new leak is showing off what is believed to be the first press image of the Galaxy S5 Active. The photo shows the device's front surface, which comes with a trio of Android navigation keys in a design language that's very similar to the Galaxy S4 Active released last summer. The Galaxy S5 Active was last shown off in a leaked YouTube video detailing some of its features, but this time we are seeing...
HTC's mid-range flagship packs a gigantic screen into a more affordable handset If HTC is to stage a financial recovery, it'll need more than just a compelling high-end smartphone . So as the company seeks to navigate back into the black for more than a quarter at a time, it's pursuing two major growth markets with increasing vigor — the mid-range space in general, and China in particular. And the...
Hot off the release of the new Gear 2 , Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit , rumors are once again flying that Samsung may also be gearing up to release a stand-alone smartwatch that would work without the need to be connected to a phone. Much like the Neptune Pine or Omate TrueSmart watches, Samsung's offering would take its own SIM card and essentially be a wrist-size phone with full cellular connectivity....
Live at 4 p.m. EDT May 23 The Android Central Podcast is recorded live in front of a live studio audience, so you can catch us in the act. To take part in the live Q&A, hit this link . Or watch us live from your phone with the all-new Android Central app ! ...
A Verizon Wireless variant of LG's oft-rumored upcoming LG G3 smartphone has now leaked shown brandishing the carrier's logos. The Verizon logos can be seen both on the front and the rear of the device in the latest leaked press photo for the LG G3 smartphone, continuing Verizon's tradition of branding devices to the extreme. ...
If a new report proves correct, Samsung is preparing to release its own Oculus Rift alternative, bringing us a virtual reality experience powered by popular Galaxy phones and tablets....
From July to December, Vodafone will bundle a six-month Netflix subscription when you sign up to one of its Red 4G plans. Customers of Vodafone also have the option of entertainment packs including Sky Sports and Spotify....
Sprint-based MVNO FreedomPop has just upped its game significantly by adding support for 4G LTE and bringing somewhat newer phones like the Galaxy S4 to its network. Additionally, there's now a $20 all-you-can-eat plan for those looking for more than the 'free' phone plan....
Amazon is currently offering the Jawbone Big Jambox for $220, $80 off the standard retail price you'll find it at through most other retailers....
Zooper Widget is a powerful tool for creating custom widgets on your Android device Homescreen. Here is a thorough walkthrough creating your own widget from scratch....
Custom Android ROMs each have their own highlight characteristics. A prominent feature on Paranoid Android, for example, is Peek, which gives enhanced access to notifications, which are available through motion-detection. For example, simply lifting your smartphone from the table or taking it out from your pocket wakes up the screen, and shows......
Like Pushbullet? You will love it even more after today's update! It can now send notifications to your other Android devices, not just your computer....
Tappy Chicken is no usual Flappy Bird clone! It was made in an evening, polished in a week and released by someone without even a bit coding experience....
We had seen the HTC M8 Ace already, but never its front. The latest leak is showing us all the goods and there is something very odd about the M8 Ace!...
Project Tango took a quadrotor drone for a little test flight, and now we hear rumor of a 7-inch tablet version that could be in the hands of developers in just a few short weeks....
Amazon is offering up a $10 bundle of their virtual currency, Amazon Coins, and all you have to do is download some free apps. Yes, Amazon has gotten to the point where they're paying you to download stuff. It is truly a brave new world of loss leading user acquisition we live in. Of course, the Amazon Coins can only be used on more stuff from the Appstore, though there's a healthy variety of apps...
The T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 today is getting a software update over the air or through the KIES desktop program. New in build G900TUVU1ANE5 is an improvement for intermittent failures for text messages and MMS messages. And ... that's it. Look for the update. Update the update. Text all the things. ...
T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray (that's him above) today announced that it's bringing voice over LTE — that's VoLTE — to Seattle for three Android smartphones. The lucky winners are the LG G Flex, Samsung Galaxy Light and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. This piggybacks off MetroPCS' VoLTE implementation, and it works just like it sounds. Instead of phone calls going through the traditional circuit system, they'll...