Android Smartphones

Google Nexus 6 Reviews Say It's Great, But Huge

After months of the technosphere wondering if it even existed, the new Google Nexus 6 smartphone has finally released. What's the verdict? Apparently, it's fantastic, with only one major drawback.

Google Nexus 6 Gets FCC Approval Days Ahead of Pre-Order Date

Google's Nexus 6 is one step closer to landing in consumers' hands as the handset has officially gotten the thumbs up from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) days before pre-orders begin.

Google Nexus 6 Release Date in October

Buyers eager for a phablet option other than Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus or Samsung's new Galaxy Note 4 this fall should be pleased to know that Google, along with Motorola, should be unveiling a next-generation Nexus brand smartphone with a 5.9-inch display.

Affordable Android One Smartphones Launch in India

Google kick off its Android One program Monday in India, introducing a new line of affordable smartphones that will help it crack into emerging markets.

Asus Padfone X Hands On: So Close to a Revolutionary Device

Few devices are this frustrating to review, because so few have this much revolutionary promise, yet unfulfilled.

The New Moto X Looks to Impress

The new Moto X handset is a promising phone for buyers interested in performance and price. Most smartphones buyers this holiday season will be asking one question: "Should I get the new iPhone or something else?" Granted, Apple's recently announced iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are bound to be winners in anyone's hands, but there's another, cheaper option that has the technosphere excited: the new Motorola Moto X.

Android L/Android Lion Release Date & Preview: What to Expect From Google's New Operating System

Android L: is it Android Lion? Google's new mobile operating system that is in the works, currently called Android L, may take on a new name if a partnership with Nestle takes place, PC Advisor reports.

Ahead of Apple iPhone Event, New Smartphones and Smartwatches from Sony, Samsung, and Others at IFA Berlin 2014

Samsung, Sony, Nokia, and others have all launched devices at IFA 2014 in Berlin, a week before Apple steps up to the plate.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Upgraded For VR Power

Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 on Wednesday in Berlin, Germany prior to the start of the IFA Berlin electronics show. While the Galaxy Note 4 is mostly an upgrade to its predecessor, one promising accessory may make the Note 4 the first device in a mobile VR revolution.

Google Nexus 6 Rumors: Release Around Halloween But Called 'Nexus X'

Google is widely expected to release a brand new Nexus smartphone manufactured by Motorola sometime this year and new leaks give us a look at details such as the release date and pricing -- here's a look at what they are.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Specs Revealed Before September Unveil

Samsung is expected to unveil the next iteration in its popular Galaxy Note series in early September, but specs for the phablet seem to have already leaked online, and once again the device looks to be one powerful beast.

Google Nexus 6 Specs Rival the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8

New benchmarks show the Nexus 6 to be on par with Samsung's Galaxy S5 and HTC's One M8 flagship smartphones.

Hands On with The Samsung Galaxy S5: This Smartphone Offers a Lot — Maybe Too Much

In which we review the Samsung Galaxy S5 hands-on. When Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S5 earlier this year, it promised to up the specs, downplay the gimmicks, and offer a premium device that could stand up to the iPhone 5s in both capability and in its modern "glam" looks.

OnePlus One Impresses as an Android Budget Smartphone

There's a new gun in town for budget-minded Android smartphone shoppers: the OnePlus One. Finding an affordable, yet competent smartphone has never been easy.

Sony Xperia Z1S Review: Fantastic on Paper, but Something's Missing

In my extended time with the Sony Xperia Z1S one thing has become clear: this is a very specific phone that appeals to many on paper. Although the handset packs great hardware and a fantastic design on top of it all, there's just something that seems to be missing.

Innovative ASUS PadFone X on Pre-Order at AT&T Next Week

AT&T has announced pre-orders beginning June 6 for the critical darling hybrid gadget, the ASUS PadFone X. Here's a look at the tablet/smartphone mashup, which is an AT&T exclusive for a no-money-down pre-order, online and in stores.

LG G3: Strong Handset with Stunning Quad HD Display

LG announced its new flagship LG G3 smartphone Tuesday, and although it comes with little surprises thanks to the amount of pre-release leaks, the phone represents a strong entry into the high-end market.

Google Project Ara Developer Conference Reveals New Details

We said there'd be more details on Google's futuristic modular smartphone initiative, Project Ara, when the first-ever developers conference took place, and that's true. Here's one: according to Google's Project Ara chief, you might get your first crack at a next-generation customizable smartphone January of next year.

Oppo Introduces Find 7 Smartphone With 50-Megapixel Trickshot

Oppo, a smartphone company most people have probably never heard of, has been launching insurgent devices with tricks up their sleeves that no other manufacturer has tried. Their latest, the Find 7, comes with another new trick: 50 megapixel shots.

Boeing Black: An NSA-Proof Phone That's Actually Geared More For NSA Use

The year 2013 will probably be remembered as the year when the general public learned that there are no guarantees of security and privacy in cyberspace. Aerospace manufacturer Boeing took a stab at a perfectly secure device, as it unveiled the "Boeing Black" this week, entering the race to make a smartphone that keeps its data safe.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Features That Should Rectify Galaxy S4 Flaws

Samsung's Galaxy S5 is set to be unveiled in just a few days, and a lot rides on its success. Samsung will be looking to reassert itself after the Galaxy S4 underperformed in 2013, and here's how the Galaxy S5 might help the South Korean electronics manufacturer do that.
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