• Phil's favorite devices of 2014

  To all the things I've loved before ... Well, in 2014, anyway I have too much stuff. Too many phones. Too many tablets. Too many little things here and there that do various things. It's a curse of this job, of course. (To say nothing of my basic packrat mentality.) But things do manage to…

• It's true: Android Central skins for Galaxy S4 are only $2.95 today!

  Made from shock absorbent and scratch resistant TPU, these flexible cases provide great protection for the Galaxy S4 from day to day use and accidental drops. The back features Lloyd surrounded by a glossy, easy to grip exterior. Available in black, clear, smoke and green

• Music streaming up by 54% in 2014 as digital sales continue decline

  New evidence in the form of a report from Nielsen SoundScan has confirmed that 2014 saw a significant shift in the digital music market among U.S. consumers. While the last decade has seen a clear dominance of downloading digital music purchases, last year marked a notable decline in that trend as…