• KitKat for Sprint's HTC One now available

  Customers can initiate pull request today, general rollout begins in batches from February 11 Sprint has given word that customers with an HTC One can now pull down the Android 4.4 KitKat and HTC Sense 5.5 update directly to their phones starting today. Nothing official for a change log was given,…

• DOJ Antitrust Chief says competition has 'flourished' due to T-Mobile's efforts

  In the ongoing commentary that is the proposed Sprint/T-Mobile merger, the threat of it dying at the feet of the Department of Justice looms. Having blocked the AT&T buyout of … Continue reading

• Wind Mobile launching unlimited US roaming for $15 per month

  Small carrier tries to make a splash with a deal that includes unlimited data In a very consumer-friendly move, Wind Mobile will begin offering unlimited roaming in the U.S. for just $15 additional per month starting February 3rd. Adding this roaming package gives you unlimited talk and text but…

• If this isn't the most diehard Android fanboy, I don't know who is [VIDEO]

  Android users be like… Okay, we couldn't get over how hilarious it was that something like this actually happened. Following the trend of "pranking" videos that are all the rage on YouTube, an attractive young woman asks her iPhone (Siri) for advice on getting the cute guy sitting next to…

• Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week

  It's Friday night. Time to cut loose, get fancied up, and go hit the town. Here's some brand new apps to dress up your phone for the weekend. Read more...        

• Nerd3 Goes On An Epic Rant About Dungeon Keeper And Its £70 In-App Purchases [Video]

  An Android version of Dungeon Keeper became available worldwide two days ago , and some of you took to the comments to express how you would never, ever , consider downloading another free-to-play game from EA. Imagine if all of your complaints were combined into a single YouTube video and bottled…

• Android Central 169: Jerry's Little Lens Buddies

  Podcast MP3 URL:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/androidcentral/acpc169.mp3 Thing 1: Google sells Motorola to Lenovo, plays nice with Samsung Lenovo to acquire Motorola Mobility from Google in $2.91 billion deal Motorola may not have hurt Google's bottom line quite as badly as it seems …

• Barnes & Noble Nook tablets get Android 4.4 KitKat courtesy of N2A Cards

  Seems like it's every other day we hear about a new Android device receiving their KitKat update, but would you believe Barnes & Noble's line of Nook tablets can also partake in the latest Android confection? Okay, so not officially, but the fellas at N2A Cards might have the next best…

• [Bug Watch] Some Android Devices Having Major Connection Problems With 5 GHz Wi-Fi Access Points

  Wi-Fi is a staple among most smartphone users. While we tend to talk more about cellular data, it's really just there to sustain us as we travel from one access point to another. We aren't just demanding more data at higher speeds, we're connecting more devices than ever before. The…

• FCC proposes that text-to-911 be implemented by end of 2014

  Sometimes, a 911 call is necessary, but difficult to make. It could be an uncomfortable or dangerous situation, or perhaps the reception is just too poor. In instances like those, … Continue reading

• OUYA goes matte black for $129, available now

  Stealthy looking console gets 16GB of on-board storage There's a new look OUYA console in town, and it's gone all stealthy. This new matt black edition not only looks pretty awesome, but inside it comes with 16GB of on-board storage. That bump over the original 8GB version comes at the same…

• Euro Secondhand Marketplace Vinted Raises $27M To Take On The Salvation Army

  The clothes may be cheap, but prices for tech companies launching mobile and web-based marketplaces to sell secondhand and consignment clothing keep going up.  The latest company trying to get people to pop their tags virtually is Vinted, which raised $27 million in its second institutional…

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• Leaked Red Nexus 5 Press Shot Makes An Appearance, Courtesy Of @evleaks

  The Red Nexus 5 began as a rumor, but things started to appear concrete when our eyes landed on a pic of Sprint's internal documentation informing workers that the device was going to land on Google Play February 4th. Now @evleaks has shared what looks like a pretty believable press shot. The…

• Huawei's new high-resolution tablet may give the Nexus 7 a run for its money

  There isn't much choice among 7-inch Android tablets with high-resolution screens -- the Nexus 7 is frequently the only practical option. However, it's about to get a proper challenger. China's TENAA has certified the Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0, a small ...

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• LG G Flex review

  The LG G Flex is officially stateside. Via AT&T, you can now pick one up, and enjoy the 6-inch curved OLED screen for yourself. If you're curious about the curved … Continue reading

• Sony Releases Xperia Z1 Compact Kernel Source Files Shortly After Its European Launch

  Sony has a solid track record when it comes to quickly making open source kernel files available to the public. The company released them for the T-Mobile exclusive Xperia Z1s last week on the same day that the handset launched in stores. Now Sony is following through with the Xperia Z1 Compact just…

• Android Central Podcast - Live!

  Live at 4 p.m. EDT Jan. 31 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 ! read more        

• LEAK: This is the red Nexus 5

  All things considered, the Nexus 5 is the best Android phone in the world. We explained why when we named it the best Android smartphone of 2013 last month, but it boils down to a great design, solid specs, terrific performance and a shockingly low price tag. While Google undoubtedly has a new Nexus…

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• New Firewater S-Off Tool Will Unlock Any HTC Device In Moments

  Like most OEMS, HTC likes to lock down the devices it sells to the general public, but maybe you like a little more freedom. That means an exploit is required to get s-off status. The new Firewater S-Off tool can manage that for any (or at least very nearly any) HTC device, even newer HTC One…

• Android 4.4 KitKat now available for Nook owners

  For as little as $9.99, you can breathe new life into an old Nook tablet. Of course, there's always the free DIY option. [Read more]