Sony's 21 megapixel Exmor RS IMX230 smartphone camera sensor looks to change the game for 2015
Sony this morning announced a new camera sensor made for smartphones that they'll look to introduce starting April 2015. It's the Sony Exmor RS IMX230, a stacked 21 megapixel CMOS sensor that features the world's first image plane phase detection autofocus system that makes for super…
Hurry! You have less than an hour to preorder the OnePlus One
Are you ready to get one of the year's most exciting Android phones? If so then you'd better head on over to the OnePlus One preorder page right now and grab your copy of the device. And we do mean right now — as of this writing, you have under 50 minutes to snag the phone before the preorder…
[Lollipop Feature Spotlight] Press The Lock Icon When Using Smart Lock To Require A Manual Unlock Next Time
The Lollipop Smart Lock functionality is pretty cool. You can have the phone stay unlocked when it's connected to a trusted Bluetooth device, in range of a certain NFC tag, or when it sees a trusted face (presumably yours). Trusted Face mode in particular is quite cool, but it's not…
PSA: Enable Developer Options In Lollipop To Bring Back App Info From The Recents Menu
In the last several versions of Android, it was possible to quickly access an app's info screen (in Settings) by popping open the recents menu and long-pressing the app in question. If this an oft-used feature and you've already updated to Lollipop, then you probably noticed almost…
Some Web Users Now Have Access To YouTube Music Key
If you're excited to try out YouTube's new music subscription service, you may not have long to wait. We've gotten several tips this morning from users who now have access to YouTube Music Key on the web, though that access doesn't seem to extend to the Android app just yet. Most…
Uber teams with Spotify to let you ride with your music
Spotify has teamed up with Uber to let you ride with your music. Now rolling out in beta, Uber will let you choose what music you listen to during your ride when you connect your Spotify account. Because it's in beta, the service will only work in certain cities with select drivers.
What to do if the Android 5.0 Lollipop update hasn't pushed to your Nexus yet
Still waiting on your Android 5.0 update? Here's what's up ... Android 5.0 Lollipop is available for your Nexus device! Sort of! But definitely! Factory images are available for flashing over fastboot. Over-the-air-update file locations are known, and we can sideload at will. Code has been…
First crop of Nexus 6 shipments from Motorola.com pre-orders start arriving
Motorola surprised everyone by putting the Nexus 6 up for pre-sale on their own digital shop, and there's good news for those who went that route -- first shipments are beginning to arrive.
[Deal Alert] Save $140-$160 Off A Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" (Last Year's Model) On Amazon Today Only
As today's Deal of the Day, Amazon is offering the 16GB version of last year's Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 for only $259 . The 32GB model goes for a slightly more expensive $274 , and the 64GB model comes in at $289 . With the first two models, we're talking about a savings of $140. The 64GB…
The first Nexus 6 units are being delivered to customers today
If you were one of the first people to pre-order a Nexus 6 , you may be in luck. Reports have come in that some units of the 6-inch Android 5.0 Lollipop smartphone have started to be delivered to a number of Android Central readers.
A workout app made me a better gamer
Anyone that knows me knows that I like to exercise. I actively enjoy the physical exertion that others might consider a chore or a necessary evil . It's because I can't remember the last day that I went without exercising that I've generally taken a dim view of workout and fitness apps.…
This major Android 5.0 Lollipop bug has Android fans fuming
Google's new Android 5.0 update could be the most hotly anticipated Android update yet. Similar to iOS 7 last year, Google's Lollipop update for Android features an exciting redesign that people can't wait to get their hands on. While Android 5.0′s user interface overhaul isn't quite as…
Sony to take smartphone photography to the next level with stacked CMOS sensor
Sony has today unveiled a new stacked CMOS sensor for mobile devices. The company's imaging tech for smartphones has produced impressive results in the past and the EXMOR RS IMX230 sensor is billed as the next big step in mobile photography. Sporting the same number of pixels as the shooter…
Apple needs Samsung more than ever for the future iPhones and iPads
Even though Apple has reportedly tried to keep out Samsung out of its iPhone and iPad supply chain, The Korea Times seems to indicate Apple needs Samsung more than ever for future iPhone and iPad production. The publication reports that Samsung has struck a deal worth "billions of dollars" with…
Waterproof your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and save 33% today on this case and holster combo!
Designed to shield against major impacts and elements such as water, rain, snow and dirt, the OBEX Combo keep you moving safely and connected to your Galaxy Note 3. The most critical points of entry are even blocked by a two-stage protection system! The adjustable swivel belt-clip rotates in 7…
Chainfire brings Auto-root tool to 6 more Nexus devices with Android 5.0 Lollipop
Chainfire began the root train for Android 5.0 Lollipop on the Nexus 9, and now that the upgrades are out for most other Nexus devices you will be happy to know that more have joined in on the fun. Six devices in all can now enjoy rooted Lollipop goodness thanks to Chainfire's auto-root tool.
Android TV Apps Will Be Screened And Approved By Google Before Being Available In The Play Store
In a somewhat surprising, but completely understandable, move, Google has added a pretty large caveat to Play Store app submissions for Android TV. According to the Android developer documentation page on submitting apps, the company will pre-screen and approve all Android TV apps before making them…
New leak shows the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge en route for Carphone Warehouse
Yet more evidence has surfaced showing the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge to be on course for Carphone Warehouse, according to a leaked photo of internal systems obtained by Pocket-lint . The smartphone will also be available for pre-order through Clove and other sources, but we're yet to see the…
Dual-screen YotaPhone 2 set for official unveil on December 3
Russian manufacturer Yota Devices is scheduled to launch a new model in the YotaPhone series, dubbed YotaPhone 2, at an event in London on December 3. No other details are available, but based on the image above, it looks like the device will also feature dual-screens.
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