• Microsoft releases Visual Studio Emulator for Android preview

  One of the most unexpected announcements at Microsoft's Connect() developer event in New York City today, aside from .NET going open source and cross-platform, is the release of a Visual Studio Emulator for Android. Available as a preview today in Visual Studio 2015 preview, the new tool is…

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• 6 ways Android is still better than the iPhone

  In the battle for mobile supremacy between Apple's iOS platform and Google's Android software, it is impossible to say which is better. The reason is simple: neither is better. Each platform has clear benefits over the other, and each one also has areas where it is lagging behind its rival. The…

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• Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop Will Bring Watch Face Improvements, Battery Tracking, And More

  It's really only been a few months since Android Wear officially launched, but already it feels like we've been waiting ages for certain features. The wait, it appears, is almost over. In the second part of Phandroid's Android Wear leak , we get a look at what's coming in the Android…

• Android Wear companion app gets an Android Lollipop update

  The past weeks have seen Google rapidly moving many of its apps into the age of Lollipop. Many Android Wear owners, however, might have been left wondering if and when … Continue reading

• AT&T now taking pre-orders for Nexus 6; shipping November 18

  As promised on Tuesday , AT&T has started taking pre-orders for its version of Google's Nexus 6 . The carrier's website says that shipments will begin on November 18.

• Catch Phil on All About Android's 'Nexus Entitlement' show!

  If you missed it live last night, our illustrious leader was at the TWiT Brick House in Petaluma, Calif., for the recording of this week's All About Android show. And if you're up in arms about the Nexus line losing a bit of its luster and other phones getting Android 5.0 Lollipop first,…

• Nexus 9 review

  Meet Google's new "premium" tablet — the HTC-built, NVIDIA-powered Nexus 9 . We've been waiting for a new tablet as a replacement for the Nexus 10 for quite a while, and with the removal of all traces of the Nexus 7 from Google's online store, it appears that the Nexus 9 is…

• Samsung Developer Conference Keynote liveblog!

  We're coming at you live this morning from the Samsung Developer Conference . It's the second year for Samsung's dev con, and things are definitely bigger, having moved to Moscone West, site of none other than Google I/O, WWDC and countless other acts of nerd nirvana. What are we…

• Connectedly: Ultimate guide to buying the best fitness tracker

  Fitness bands are part of a rapidly growing category at the moment. We've been seeing bands from the likes of FitBit and Jawbone , both of whom have released several models over the years. We've also been seeing new bands from established names in the fitness space such as Garmin, Polar, and…

• Sprint could be in talks to buy FreedomPop

  A new report claims that Sprint is among the many companies that might be thinking about acquiring FreedomPop, the wireless carrier that offers a number of voice minutes and data for free each month to US customers.

• AT&T Nexus 6 Pre-Orders Go Live Online And In Stores, Devices To Ship November 18th

  Yesterday AT&T announced that it would start offering the Nexus 6 pre-orders on November 12th, and as it turns out, that was a Nexus 6-related date that you could actually trust. The 12th is here, and pre-orders to get the Nexus 6 from the carrier are  now available online and in stores. …

• Google introduces family games within Chromecast

  Looks like Google is trying to fill up the casual gaming niche with its products, recently launching its first official Android TV platform in the Nexus Player – which also … Continue reading

• Unlocked Moto G 2014 starts receiving Android 5.0 Lollipop, here's the full changelog

  Don't look now Nexus 5 owners, but another device is looking to receive Android 5.0 Lollipop as early as today. Folks are reporting that the unlocked version of the 2014 Moto G is now receiving the upgrade over-the-air.

• We're taking 80% off these durable Samsung Galaxy S4 skin cases today!

  The Mobi Products S-Line Skin Case is a slim, form-fitting TPU cover that wraps around your Galaxy S4 to protect against drops and scratches while providing a better grip on your device. It also sports a unique "S" design on the back, giving your device a personalized look. Gets yours in…

• FreedomPop to compete with carriers by offering free international calls

  FreedomPop will be competing with both wireless carriers and VoIP services such as Microsoft's Skype with a new plan that will allow any iPhone and Android smartphone owner to get 100 free minutes per month to 52 countries, with plans to expand that reach to 170 countries in the coming weeks.

• Meizu MX4 tops Antutu's best performing smartphones for Q3

  In a list for top performing smartphones for 2014, which would you expect to top the list? We're pretty sure very few of you expected that the Meizu MX4 would … Continue reading

• Verizon offers deals on digital content with Connection Day

  In an attempt to get you to sign up for their service, Verizon has introduced Connection Day, a day of digital giveaways for people visiting Verizon stores. Taking place on November 26, the day before Thanksgiving, Connection Day will see Verizon give away music, apps, movies, and more from…

• Square's Reader for chip cards is now available for pre-order

  Square has  opened pre-orders for  the next version of its credit card reader . The new device, an update on Square's existing model that could take payment on mobile devices if a customer swiped their card, adds support for EMV credit cards as their use increases across the US. The new reader…

• OtterBox Defender for HTC Desire Eye unveiled

  Otterbox has always been synonymous to tough quality. Protection is what Otterbox cases are all about. One of the most popular series from the company is the OtterBox Defender that … Continue reading

• India is Xiaomi's 'biggest focus' after China, says global VP Hugo Barra

  In an interview with Quartz , Xiaomi's global VP Hugo Barra mentioned that the Chinese manufacturer is fully focused on India following its success back home. After establishing a base in India, Xiaomi is now looking to set up an R&D center as a way to manufacture devices locally in the…