Android Central member GMC MaXxwrites in our Moto X forums (via the Android Central app, no less): Not pushing a button to see the time doesn't seem like a big deal, but holy cow, it's awesome! On my Galaxy Nexus I would push the button countless times a day just to see if I missed any notifications or to check the time. Now when I pull the Moto X out of my pocket the time and any...
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Sony 'Lens Camera' to actually launch as the Smart Shot?
Latest leaks suggest the name and an alternative color scheme for Sony's rumored camera attachment We're just a few days out from Sony's September 4 press conference in Berlin at IFA 2013, and the rumored 'Lens Camera' has leaked again. This time with a name and an alternative color scheme for the device. A new report from SonyAlphaRumors suggests that the naming will combine smartphone...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 tipped for Sept. 16th release, at least on Three UK
Sony Xperia Z1 also expected for Sept. 24th launch We were already all but certain that the Galaxy Note 3 would make its debut at Samsung's IFA 2013 presentation, and a leaked carrier inventory system screen shows us Samsung doesn't have much longer to announce the device. The image you see above, given to Engadget, is purportedly from carrier Three UK and shows the upcoming releases...
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Google working on smartwatch with talent acquired from WIMM Labs
New employees brought in to work directly with the Android team The idea that Google will soon enter the connected smartwatcharena is getting more weight today as details emerge that it purchased smartwatchmaker WIMM Labs last year. As a report from The Wall Street Journal earlier this year suggested, Google is actively working on a smartwatch competitor to the yet-to-be-released...
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ZEN & TECH 58: Zen in the workplace
ZEN & TECH is Mobile Nations' lifestyle podcast where we work on centering your inner geek and using technology to help reduce stress and live better lives. In today's episode, Georgia and Rene talk about making the workplace a less stressful space. From de-cluttering to familiarizing to feng shui, ergonomics, and taking breaks. type="audio/mpeg"> Subscribe...
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Twitter opens up Google Play beta testing for willing participants
Weekly updates will roll out with the latest experimental Twitter features Twitter is jumping on the official Google Play bandwagon today, opening up experimental builds of its app to willing testers. Just as we've seen recently with Facebook's move to proper beta testing, Twitter is opening up the program through Google Groups to anyone that wants to sign up. Once signed up, your...
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Android Central 148: Onward, Germany
Audio-only stream below type="audio/mpeg"> Phil, Alex, Andrew and Richard preview next week's IFA conference...
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International data overseas: How the U.S. carriers stack up
Oh, you'll have to pay extra for roaming data outside the U.S. the question is how much We're headed over to Germany next week for IFA and we're also doing a bit of talking about carriers and how they work this week as part of Talk Mobile 2013, so it seemed like a fine time to take a look at how the major U.S. carriers stack up when it comes to data overseas. It helps to remember...
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Amazon Appstore offering 10 apps for free today
'Free app of the day' gets bulked up to celebrate one-year anniversary of European Amazon Appstore Amazon's Appstore may be best known for its "Free app of the day" promotion, but today's sale jumps from one to 10 apps that won't cost you a penny. To celebrate one year of availability of the Appstore in Europe, Amazon is making 10 different popular apps free for the entire day,...
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This week's Talk Mobile live hangout!
It's the final day of this week's worth of Talk Mobile 2013 pieces, so we're getting the gang back together for a little live Hangout action. Join us at noon EDT! Via: This week's Talk Mobile live hangout! ...
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Coming up at 4 p.m. EDT: The return of the Greatest Android Podcast in the World!
OK, folks. Here we go! The Greatest Android Podcast in the World returns this afternoon, live and in living color! We're sneaking in one last show before we hit the road for IFA in Germany, so we'll preview what to expect next week. Plus we've got the LG G2 in our hot little hands, we'll see if we're still in love with the Moto X and we'll have more of your e-mails! So join Phil and...
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Net neutrality, VoLTE, and the future of carriers - Talk Mobile
In the coming years we can expect mobile operating systems to become more efficient, more capable, and more flexible, and there's little doubt that the phones they run on will last longer, be thinner and faster, and have better cameras, screens, speakers, and build quality. The platform and device builders have the most to lose - competitors can spring up out of nowhere, they can pivot quickly, and they can easily...
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Labor Day Weekend Sale: Save 15% on all Android cases and accessories at ShopAndroid.com!
In honor of the Labor Day Weekend in the USA and Canada, you, dear Android Central readers, can save 15 percent on all Android accessories this weekend when using coupon code LDW13 at checkout. They've got tons of cases, batteries, chargers, Bluetooth accessories and more for both so many of the 35,000 (more or less) various Android devices, so be sure to browse around and take advantage...
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Cruzerlite SPI-Force Galaxy Note 2 case review
A phone case for the unapologetic Android fan among us Trying to get a case for the Galaxy Note 2 that protects it but doesn't add too much more bulk to an already large device is tough, and Cruzerlite has decided to not even attempt to keep things small with itsSPI-Force case offering. Instead, what you are getting for the extra bulk is serious protection around the entire device...
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The Samsung Galaxy Mega: AT&Ts worst smartphone is its best tablet
Samsung has created a truly terrible smartphone and a downright dazzling tablet in the Galaxy Mega, available now on AT&T Whispers. Crook-eyes. The occasional point-and-laugh. These are some of the things Ive endured on a daily basis for the past week while using AT&T's Galaxy Mega as my main smartphone. Whether Im making a call on my morning commute or shooting off a message...
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And our latest winner of a new Nexus 7 is ...
A big congrats goes out to Android Central member cboekhoven, who was the lucky (random) winner of a brand-new Nexus 7 tablet in our contest this week to celebrate our app passing 100,000 installations. More than 5,200 entries were received this round. Don't worry it'll hardly be our last contest. Congrats, again, and be sure to give our app a shot if you haven't already! Via: And...
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Deal of the Day: Seidio LEDGER Flip Case for Samsung Galaxy S4
The Aug. 30 ShopAndroid.com Deal of the Day is the Seidio LEDGER Flip Case for Samsung Galaxy S4. The Italian polyurethane flip cover offers a cloth-like texture and guards your privacy while remaining stylish. The interior can also comfortably hold an ID or credit card. This uniquely designed case protects your Galaxy S4 from scratches, abrasions and impacts from various angles. Comes in dark gray and red. The...
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Three UK's 'Feel at Home' abolishes roaming charges in seven countries
Roaming charges no longer a problem in countries with their own Three network Three UK has announced a new roaming scheme known as 'Feel at Home' that promises to abolish roaming charges when you go abroad. The catch; it's limited to seven countries at the moment, and those countries are ones that all have their own Three network. Still, it's a bold and welcome move from the carrier,...
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Pocket Casts will be getting Chromecast support in the future
Just as soon as Google will allow, we can have it Pocket Casts by Shifty Jelly is one of our absolute favorite podcast apps for Android, and it turns out that it'll be getting support for one of our new favorite devices. Just as soon as Google allows it. We're of course talking about the Chromecast, and the good folks at Ausdroid have popped along to the Shifty Jelly offices to...
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