VLC's Android media player is (mostly) finished
VideoLAN's multi-talented VLC media player has taken a while to reach Android in finished form -- long enough that the developers revived the iOS app in the meantime. At last, though, it appears to be ready for prime time. The team has updated VLC fo...
Freescale announces wireless charging solution that's 3x as fast as current tech
A company called Freescale has announced new wireless charging technology that's 3x faster than what you're currently using. Turbo charging wireless chargers? Yes, please.
Micromax unveils 'Canvas Selfie' phone featuring a 13MP front-facing shooter
Indian smartphone maker Micromax has unveiled a new phone called the "Canvas Selfie" at an event in India. In case the name didn't tip you off, the phone is meant for the selfie aficionados out there, boasting a 13MP front-facing camera and selfie-focused software tweaks as its main…
It's officially possible to make a smartphone that's too thin
It seems that every generation of new smartphones tries to create the lightest, thinnest devices we've ever seen. That said, there comes a point where it makes no sense to try to make smartphones any thinner and it looks like we might have finally reached that tipping point with the new Oppo R5…
Unlock your Chromebook with Android 5.0 Lollipop's Smart Lock
Smart Lock allow Google's two computing platforms to work together, forming a trust relationship, and use that relationship to sign into your Chromebook without the need to enter a password every single time. As long as your smartphone is nearby, running Android 5.0 Lollipop, and unlocked, you can…
Kindle app update adds X-Ray for Books, flashcards
Amazon has rolled out a pretty significant update for its Kindle reading app for Android. The update, available through the Google Play Store, brings a number of new and notable features to the list, including X-Ray for Books and Textbooks, the ability to create flashcards to study textbooks, and…
The official Moto 360 stainless steel band: How to install it, and how it looks
The official steel band for the Moto 360 looks decent, but so do alternatives Ever since we got our first up-close look at the Moto 360 — the first round Android Wear smartwatch — we've pretty much been in love with it. And we're not alone. We're also not alone in that while the…
Kindle App Gets A Massive Update To Version 4.8: Amazon X-Ray, Push Notifications, Flash Cards, Audiobook Controls, And More
Avid readers on Android have some exciting new toys to look forward to in the latest version of Amazon Kindle. Update 4.8 adds some significant features to an already-packed app, specifically linked to in-book search. "X-Ray" is a proprietary system that downloads a pre-configured,…
Cyanogen Inc. Clarifies OnePlus One Updates In India—There Won't Be Any, Only 'Global' Devices Will See OTAs
It's been a long and winding road to find the truth behind the recent announcement that Cyanogen Inc. had signed an exclusive deal with Micromax in India. OnePlus made waves when it said that meant there would be no CM updates for the OnePlus One sold in India, but Cyanogen Inc. made a blog post…
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath now available for Android, $6 price tag makes this an insta-buy
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath is now officially available for Android. Includes in-game performance settings, and controller support. $6 for one of the most creative first person shooters ever is a no-brainer.
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