Android 2013 SmartPhone Articles

HTC May Announce One with Stock Android in Two Weeks 5/24/2013

HTC's plans to release a version of the One with stock Android may become official in just two weeks, if reports are to be believed.

Google Releases Chrome 27 for Android, with Full-Screen Viewing on Phones 5/23/2013

Google's Chrome 27 browser for Android features a full-screen viewing option for smartphones, a tab history for tablets, and other new twist

WeVideo Review: Video Editing on an Android Phone 5/23/2013

WeVideo's app for Android is designed to let you edit and share videos from your smartphone. How well does the app really work, however? Rea

HTC May Have Plans for Stock Android One After All 5/21/2013

Despite earlier reports indicating otherwise, one HTC insider is claiming that, much like the Samsung Galaxy S IV, there is a stock Android

New VoxDox App Converts Text to Audio on iOS & Android Devices 5/20/2013

Root Applications has released a new app called VoxDox, for converting text files to audio on iOS and Android devices.

Google I/O: Game Services for Android, iOS & The Web 5/15/2013

The new Google Play Game Services -- now available for a handful of Android games -- let you switch easily between a phone and a tablet, amo

Google I/O: Google Previews Updated Maps App for Android & iOS 5/15/2013

At Google I/O, Google gave a sneak peek at a big update to its maps app for Android and iOS, featuring a new directional view, traffic incid

Google Reveals Samsung Galaxy S IV with Stock Android 5/15/2013

Google announced during the the Google I/O keynote today that it will unshackle the Samsung Galaxy S IV and will be releasing a stock Androi

BBM Coming to iOS and Android 5/14/2013

The popular BBM service will be making the jump to both iOS and Android this summer.

A Dozen Android Browsers: Which Should You Choose? 5/3/2013

If you own an Android phone or tablet, your choices aren't limited to the default browser. Here's a roundup of 12 alternatives, from big nam

Microsoft App Seeks to Lure Android Users to 'Switch to Windows Phone' 5/1/2013

Microsoft has released a new app aimed at enticing Android users to jump ship to Windows Phone. There is a catch, though.

Leap2 Launches Socially Friendly Search App for Android & iOS 4/30/2013

On Tuesday, startup company Leap2 launched a new iOS and Android app aimed at integrating search results with both images and social and loc

Android 5.0 May Not Debut at Google I/O, Likely 4.3 Jelly Bean Instead 4/29/2013

Recent findings suggest that Android 5.0/Key Lime Pie may not debut at the Google I/O conference next month, and that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

Best Android Fitness Apps for Moms, Dads, and Grads 4/23/2013

Do you want to get your body in great shape for summer? If so, there's an app for you. Here's our roundup of the best five Android apps for

Verizon Wireless Unveils Android 4.2.1 Update for Motorola Droid Bionic 4/15/2013

Verizon has begun rolling out an Android 4.1.2 update for the Droid Bionic. New features include voice search, Google Now, keyboard enhancem

Facebook Home Unveiled: Facebook-Centric Software for Android Phones 4/4/2013

Set to ship aboard the new HTC First smartphone on April 12, the Facebook-centric software platform will hit Google Play for five other phon

Report: Apple Top OEM, Android Most Popular OS 4/4/2013

A recent comScore report has revealed that Apple has the highest share of smartphone subscribers, while Android takes the cake for the most

AT&T LG Optimus G Gets Unannounced Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) Update 4/4/2013

Although the update is unannounced, Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) is now available through AT&T for Optimus G users. The AT&T update includes I

Seven Android Alternatives to Google Reader 4/1/2013

Now that Google Reader is going away, what are news-hungry users supposed to do? Here are seven other news reader apps for Android. Some are

Sprint Releases Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.1 Update 3/30/2013

Sprint has introduced an update for the older Samsung Galaxy S II to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). This is available now over the wire, not over

Facebook to Reveal "Home On Android"; Facebook Phone Could Be Imminent 3/29/2013

Facebook has sent out an invitation to the press to see the company's new home on Android. Will consumers see a modified OS, or is this a ch

Google Translate's Android App Can Now Be Used Offline, Too 3/28/2013

Android users traveling to other countries will no longer need to hook up to the Internet before ordering dinner, due to a new Google Transl

Google Updates Gmail App, But Features Vary By Android Version 3/21/2013

In a Gmail app update, users of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and up get faster notifications and reply, while other Android customers receive sm

Another Lockscreen Security Bug Found in Samsung Android Phones 3/20/2013

A new security flaw has been discovered in Samsung Android smartphones which could let an exploiter bypass the lockscreen and unlock the pho

Nine Helpful Tax Apps for Android Devices 3/20/2013

With tax season now in full swing, your smartphone or tablet can act as a helpful mobile assistant. Here are nine Android apps which can eas

Verizon Updates Motorola Droid 4 to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) 3/19/2013

Verizon begins rolling out its Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) upgrade for the Droid 4 by Motorola today. New features include Google Now and expan

Best Beer Apps for Android Devices 3/15/2013

Saint Patrick's Day is almost here, and there is no better time for enjoying a good beer. TechnologyGuide has some apps that can help you pi

BlackBerry Secure Work Space Extending BlackBerry Balance to iOS and Android 3/14/2013

BlackBerry has announced Secure Work Space, which will try to help iOS and Android users separate their personal and work mobile data later

Andy Rubin No Longer Head of Android 3/13/2013

Google has just announced that Andy Rubin is no longer the head of Android development. TechnologyGuide has more details.

AT&T Offers Android 4.1 & DriveMode Update for Sony Xperia TL 3/12/2013

For users of Sony's Xperia TL smartphone, AT&T has issued an update which combines Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with DriveMode, an app that curb

Motorola Rolls Out Android 4.1 Update for Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX 3/8/2013

Motorola has begun offering upgrades to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for the Motorola Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX, which in the U.S. is offer

Google Spiffs Up iOS and Android Chrome Browsers 3/7/2013

Google has updated its Chrome browsers for Android and iOS, during the same week that its competitor Opera released the beta of a new WebKit

Twitter Updates iOS and Android Apps with Top Tweets 3/6/2013

Twitter today introduced new versions of its app for the iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Among the changes is one that will make it easie

Twitter Drops TweetDeck Apps for iPhone, Android, and Air 3/5/2013

Twitter is discontinuing its TweetDeck mobile apps, six months after issuing strict rules for third-party developers who try to mimic the "T

Opera Releases Beta of WebKit-Based Android Browser 3/5/2013

Opera's new WebKit-based browser for Android devices adds new features like Discover, Speed Dial, Save for Later, and an Off-Road mode.

Photoshop Touch Not Just for Tablets, Now Available for iPhone and Android Phones 2/27/2013

Adobe is now offering its Adobe Photoshop Touch app for smartphones. This offers powerful Photoshop features with touch-based gestures, and

Samsung Unveils Wallet App for Android 2/27/2013

Samsung has unveiled Wallet, a new app for Android devices that can store a user?s tickets, coupons, membership cards, and boarding passes i

MWC 2013: Android vs. Windows Phone, Firefox, Ubuntu, Tizen, Sailfish 2/22/2013

Android will be sharing some of the limelight in Barcelona with a range of mobile device platforms.

Samsung Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi Will Offer a Cheaper Option for Those Wanting an Android-Based Camera 2/20/2013

Last year, both AT&T and Verizon brought out the Samsung Galaxy Camera, a point-and-shoot that runs Google Android. A version of this device

Android and iPhone on Over 90% of All Smartphones 2/15/2013

It's obvious that a large majority of smartphones run either Google Android or Apple iOS, but their share of the world market is still growi

Essential Apps for Rooted Android Phones and Tablets 2/14/2013

When you "root" an Android smartphone or tablet, you can customize it as you like. Here are six great Android apps that take advantage of ro

10 Fun St. Valentine's Day Apps for iPhone and Android 2/12/2013

Thanks to apps for iOS and Android, Valentine's Day is more fun these days. Find out about these apps from TabletPCReview.

BlackBerry 10 Android Runtime To be Upgraded to Android 4.1 2/5/2013

The BlackBerry 10 Android emulator, which previously ran at version 2.3.3 of the OS, will eventually be updated to version 4.1, aka Jelly Be

HTC ThunderBolt Finally Gets Its Android 4.0 Update 2/1/2013

When the HTC ThunderBolt was released, it was a big deal -- Verizon's first 4G LTE smartphone. Of course, that was in 2011. But that's not t

Kemco Announces Big New Year Sale for Android Games 1/24/2013

JRPG developer Kemco has announced a massive sale on its catalog, offering most titles at 60 to 80 percent off.The sale is for Android and A

iOS Remains Top Selling Platform in Q4 2012, Android Users Jump Ship 1/22/2013

The iOS platform maintained its number one sales spot in the U.S. in the final 12 weeks of 2012, due in no small part to users from other pl

Verizon Sold Nearly Twice as Many iPhones as Android Phones in Q4 1/22/2013

During the last three months of 2012, Verizon sold far more Apple iPhones than it models running Google's Android. Apple was the telecom's t

Watch Today's Presidential Inauguration on Your iPhone or Android Smartphone 1/21/2013

President Barrack Obama will have his second inauguration today. Head over to TabletPCReview to find out how to watch the swearing-in ceremo

Android 4.1 Hits AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S III Thanks to Over-the-Air Update 1/17/2013

AT&T has officially rolled out an over-the-air update for Samsung Galaxy S III owners' to get a taste of Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean." While the