The European Parliament is considering a call to break up Google
Google is a big company, perhaps too big, according to the European Parliament. By far the dominant player on the internet thanks to its leading search engine, Google's size and power is reportedly worrying the European Parliament to the point that they're considering a draft motion that…
Google shuts the doors on its Glass stores, Basecamps no longer accepting appointments
There's no question Google Glass — a moonshot project birthed from the creative minds of Google's X Labs — has faced its share of uphill battles. From public outcry over privacy concerns to hardware constraints, it hasn't been easy trying to change the world with a face-mounted computer…
Handy Android apps for hassle-free holiday travel
If you're hitting the road (or skies) this holiday season, these three Android apps can make your journey less of a headache.
Europe is about to go nuclear on Google
It turns out the Europe's "right to be forgotten" regulations against Google were only the beginning. The Financial Times reports that the European Union's parliament is working on a proposal to force Google to unbundle its major search business from all its other services. In other words,…
LG G Pad 8.3 GPE And NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet Get Chromecast Screen Casting Support In What Continues To Be The Slowest Rollout In History
Google added screen casting support to a select few devices earlier this year, but the wide rollout has been very, very slow. Today there are two new devices listed on Google's screen cast support page—The NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet and the LG G Pad 8.3 GPE. You don't need to do anything to…
Here's who is tracking your smartphone – and how to stop them
One of the problems with smartphones is that spy agencies and advertisers can use them to collect data and keep tabs on users, as many reports have shown in the last 18 months. While companies such as Apple and Google have started encrypting iPhone and Android devices by default, prompting the…
Huawei Ascend Mate2 skipping KitKat, going straight to Lollipop
Earlier this year we had a bit of rage going on when it was announced that the brand new Huawei Ascend Mate2 would not be getting an upgrade to the newest version of Android. At that time, it was suggested that only the USA-based version of the Mate2 would be getting no update to Android KitKat.…
[Update: Existing Ones, Too] New Chromebook Purchases, Even As Low As $199, Will Come With 1TB Of Free Google Drive Storage This Holiday Season
Update: As it turns out, this offer applies to recently-purchased Chromebook purchases too. If you have not yet claimed your free Google Drive storage, you might want to head over to the goodies page to redeem your 1TB right away. If you're like me, you keep quite a bit of the files you…
Google Play Services 6.5 Spruces Up Android's System Update Screen Too
Google Play Services version 6.5 began rolling out to users a few days ago, and as we work on an APK teardown to see what's under the hood, it looks like there's at least one more user-facing change in the update. Specifically, Android's system update screen is prettier. The screen…
Giveaway: Choose your own high-end Android smartphone
How would you like a brand new Google Nexus 6, Galaxy Note 4 or HTC One M8 for free? Yesterday we launched the BGR Deals Store and today to show some Friday love, we're offering a sweet giveaway. Enter with a valid email address (only one entry per person), and then share it via Facebook and…
We're podcasting live at 4 p.m. EST!
OK, folks. Here we go. It's been a bit of a big week as Android 5.0 Lollipop updates start hitting devices of those who might not have hopped on board first thing. And that's caused a bit of a problem for some folks. We'll discuss what's going on, and what you can do about it. Plus,…
Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact support MirrorLink out of the box
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) has announced that Sony's Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are both MirrorLink-enabled. Like Android Auto and Apple's CarPlay , MirrorLink lets you connect your smartphone to compatible vehicles to use certain features like maps and music while driving.
Mobile Roar 71: Nexus Player review, Nokia N1, and Chris finds "The One"
This week the guys are talking about Kevin's Nexus Player review, Apple's war on "freemium" titles, Nokia's weird (but cool?) Android tablet, SnapCash, and Chris may have found "The One."
5 easy ways to make your AT&T Nexus 6 mostly pure again
So you've gotten your AT&T Nexus 6 and the carrier's extra bit of customization doesn't sit well with you. This handle list should help you do away with any bit of carrier influence.
Latest Google Maps update brings awesome new features to Android
Google has a new Google Maps version out, Android Police reports, which brings some neat new features to this popular Google service. Google Maps 9.1 for Android — available for immediate download by following the source link, in case it hasn't been already rolled out to your device — will…
Here's how you make your Galaxy Note 4's display usable in direct sunlight
We usually like to have control, but in this case Auto Brightness is the key It's no secret that Samsung made some serious steps forward in display technology with the Galaxy Note 4 , boosting resolution, colors and brightness to the highest levels we've seen from one of its phones. The…
Huawei Reassesses Decision To Leave Ascend Mate2 On Jelly Bean, Will Now Go All The Way To Lollipop In H1 2015
Huawei took a lot of heat when it told North American customers a few weeks ago that the Ascend Mate2 would not be getting the promised KitKat update . The original post was removed after the comments got ugly, and now Huawei is backtracking. After "reassessing" the decision to cancel…
Google offers 1TB of Drive storage free with holiday Chromebook purchase
Google is offering 1TB of Google Drive storage for free for two years to anyone who purchases a Chromebook during the holiday season. Normally, 1TB of Google Drive storage for two years would cost a total of $240.
Android Central App adds saved stories, better performance and stability
We've pushed out an update to the official Android Central App this week (you may also know it in Google Play as the AC App for Android) that addresses a few bugs and adds the beginnings of a much-requested feature. Here's what's up:
Amazon reportedly prepping ad-supported video streaming service
Amazon is reportedly preparing a new video streaming service that would undercut its rivals, particularly Netflix. The service would not be attached to Amazon Prime, and though it would have ads, it's likely that consumers would still pay a subscription fee, however one significantly lower than…
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