'All Access' doesn't have to mean 'all of your data cap' Google Play Music is a pretty great service, especially when you have chosen to give up $9.99 per month for the new "All Access" subscription service. Without any thought of what music I own, what device I'm on or what I've loaded on my device, I just opened up Google Play Music and listened to the new "Random Access Memories"...
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Don't hit your cap: A few tweaks to cut down on Google Play Music data usage

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Sony Xperia SP now available on Three UK

Available for free on 26 per month contracts, or 349.99 on PAYG Data-friendly operator Three UK has launched Sony Mobile's latest mid to high-end handset, the Xperia SP. The phone sports an unorthodox design, with an aluminum trim and glowing "transparent element" under the screen. Spec-wise, you're looking at Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 1GB of RAM...
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Upcoming 10-inch Galaxy Tab reportedly powered by Intel Atom CPU

Reuters and Korea Times report that Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 will run on Clover Trail+ CPU Chip giant Intel could be about to enter the Android tablet world in a big way, if reports from Korean newspaper the Korea Times and news agency Reuters are to be believed. The publications suggest that Samsung will opt for the latestx86-basedClover Trail+ chip in its upcoming Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 in...
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Sony Xperia Z coming to a U.S. carrier soon, according to CEO Kaz Hirai

Precisely which U.S. carrier, however, isn't being specified at this time Speaking at the All Things D conference, CEO of Sony Kaz Hirai made a not-so-subtle statement that the manufacturer's flagship Xperia Z handset will be landing in the U.S. with carrier support very soon. While Hirai wasn't willing to go more into depth or hint at which carrier it was, we can probably narrow...
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Dish makes unsolicited all-cash offer to buy Clearwire for $4.40 per share

All-cash offer beats Sprint's current offer by 29-percent; minority shareholders urged to accept Dish announced today that it has put in a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Clearwirefor the price of $4.40 per share, adding yet another twist into the relations between Dish, Clearwire, Sprint and Softbank. The deal stands proudly as a 29-percent premium over what...
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After Earth game now available to coincide with movie release

A movie-themed endless runner with a few interesting gameplay elements In a partnership with Sony Pictures, Reliance Games is releasing a new game for mobile devices based on the upcoming feature film from Will Smith, After Earth. The game, which ties in directly to the cast, plot and setting of the movie, fits well into the "infinite runner" genre made popular by games like Temple...
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Gameloft releases UNO & Friends online multiplayer card game

Cross-platform and customizable gameplay breathe fresh air into a classic card game In partnership with Mattel, Gameloft is releasing a new version of its extremely popular UNO game that expands the gameplay to online multiplayer. UNO & Friends builds on the classic card game to provide users with simple and customizable cross-platform multiplayer games -- and best of all its...
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FAQ: The 'Google Edition' HTC One

Everything you need to know about the HTC One with Nexus User Experience Google and HTC today announced the "Google Edition" HTC One, which basically is an HTC One running stock (more or less) Android 4.2.2. That, of course, resonated deeply among those who prefer the "stock" Android experience. But the HTC One -- like the Samsung Galaxy S4, which also will be released as a "Google...
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The HTC One 'Google Edition' is official!

Sundar Pichai confirms plans to sell HTC One with vanilla Android It's been reported since last week, but now it's official -- in addition to the the 'Google Edition' Samsung Galaxy S4, Google will offer an HTC One running its 'Nexus user experience' software -- that's vanilla/stock Android to the rest of us. Android boss Sundar Pichairevealed the news on-stage at theD11 conference,...
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How to enable the new Gmail in a web browser

Google just announced a pretty major update to Gmail, and you should now be able to give it a go in the browser, if you so desire. As our pal Paul O'Brien from MoDaCo points out, all you have to do to enable the new tabbed organization is go to the gear icon on the right of the screen and choose "Configure inbox." (If you're using a wrapper like Mailplane, you might need to do this...
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Samsung announces Galaxy S4 Mini

Dual-core 1.7GHz CPU, 4.3-inch qHD SuperAMOLED screen, UK launch in July Samsung has announced the much-anticipated and heavily-leaked Galaxy S4 Mini. As the name suggests, it's a miniature version of the Galaxy S4, and like the Galaxy S3 Mini, it's packing suitably downsized specs inside its diminutive chassis. The Galaxy S4 Mini rocks a 4.3-inch qHD (960x540) SuperAMOLED display,...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini specs

Looking for the full list of Galaxy S4 Mini specs? We've got you covered. Samsung has announced the Galaxy S4 Mini, a downsized, mid-range version of its 2013 flagship, the Galaxy S4. Like that phone, there are a lot of technical details and software features to get to grips with, so check down below for the full, official Galaxy S4 Mini specification sheet. Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini...
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This week's sidebar poll: Are you waiting for Motorola before you buy a new phone this year?

With 2013 half over, is anyone still waiting for Motorola? I was talking with Ben, a good friend and fellow Android nerd, the other night, and we the topic shifted to Motorola. Specifically, how we haven't seen or heard anything from them yet this year, and we're already halfway through. And that has to be making fans of Motorola and their incredible phone hardware a little antsy....
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Moto X to be the lead device for the new Motorola

Motorola's X phone is finally confirmed, now all we need are the details MotorolaCEO Dennis Woodside is speaking at D11, and he announced what many of us have been waiting to hear -- news of the Moto X. According to Woodside, who teases us by saying the phone is in his pocket but he can't show us, the Moto X will be a true game changer. Made in the USA, using all the APIs Google...
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Amazon announces 'Login with Amazon' platform for apps, games and websites

App developers and website owners now have a simple way to authenticate users with their existing Amazon account Amazon announced today that it is joining the single sign-on game with a new service called "Login with Amazon" that will let users sign into other sites with their existing Amazon credentials. Similarly to the service offered by Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and others,...
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Here's another chance to get an App.net free account - we've got 300 to give away!

A free App.net account is a great way to test the services and feature that ADN has to offer The last time we gave away some free App.net invites they went almost as quickly as tickets to Google I/O. Even when the great folks at ADNdoubled the number we had to pass around, they still disappearedin minutes. People are curious, and we're back to help satisfy that curiositywith 300...
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Gmail for Android, web to get tabbed inboxes to reduce clutter

Google has been working to reduce the clutter in our inboxes for some time and has just announced a sizeable update to Gmail, both on the web and on mobile, to further combat the problem. The update brings tabbed inboxes to your Gmail that automatically divide the mail you receive into categories. The default categories are: Primary (this is the email you want to receive from friends...
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EE launches 30-day 4G SIM-only plans

Starting at 23 for 500MB, going up to 63 for 20GB EE, currently the UK's only 4G LTE network operator, has launched its first 30-day, 4G SIM-onlyplans. The plans allow Brits to sample EE's LTE network without committing to a hefty year-long contract, and are divided up by data allowance in the same way as the carrier's 12-month plans. All plans come with unlimited calls and texts,...
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Kernel source now available for Verizon Galaxy S4, Galaxy Tab 3, Galaxy Mega devices

Code for VZW GS4, Tab 3, Mega 5.8 Duos and Mega 6.3 added to Samsung Open Source Repository As required under the open-source rules, Samsung has published the Linux kernel source code for a slew of new, high-profile Galaxy devices, including the Verizon Galaxy S4. Alongside Big Red's GS4, Samsung Open Source Repository also saw kernel source code for the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, Galaxy...
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AT&T lights up 4G LTE in new markets

Ten new markets, plus expanded coverage in Capitol Region AT&T's nationwide 4G LTE rollout continues this morning with the news that it's network has expanded to cover ten new markets. These include Linglestown, Penn., Shelton, Conn., Ocean City, Md., Salem, Or., Port Townsend, North Whidbey Island Camano Island and Longview, Wash., Casa Grande, Ariz. and Goldsboro, N.C. In addition,...
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T-Mobile HTC One nationwide rollout slated for June 5

After initial launch in 300 stores, T-Mobile's HTC One will arrive in the rest of the U.S. next Wednesday The T-Mobile HTC One is set to arrive in stores nationwide from next Wednesday, May 5 following its launch in some 300 stores earlier in the month, according to reports from TmoNews. The site says the expanded HTC One rollout coincides with an increase in production from HTC,...
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Samsung Desktop Dock with the Galaxy S4

One of our favorite features of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is that it's essentially the same size as its predecessor, and so a number of accessories released for the Galaxy S3 work with the newer version as well. That brings us to what you see here -- the Samsung Multimedia Desktop Dock. It's a pretty basic deal -- plop your Galaxy S4 into it and it'll automatically switch to Desktop...
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The Hisense Sero 7 Pro gets reviewed in the forums

Users seem to be loving the new $149 Hisense Sero7 Pro tablet, be sure to join the discussion with questions or comments Last week we told you about a new line of inexpensive Android tablets coming to Walmart from Hisense. The price looked marvelous, and the $149 Sero7 Pro had some pretty nice specs -- besting the crowd favorite Nexus 7 in most ways. At that price you knew Android...
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The Nexus 4 Zebra Edition

Is it the hot new look for the summer season, or just a black and white mess? There's a poll, let us know! BlackBerry users have their Oreo, webOS users love their Panda, and now the Android faithful have their very own zebra -- that's with the short e, in the proper Queen's English. (Read it in Alex's voice) The zebra acts a whole lot like the regular, plain old black (and now white)...
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