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PSA: Your Gmail's "Delete" Button Is Not Gone In The New App, It's Just Hiding - Here's How To Re-Enable It
Do you have this (look down) problem after installing the new version of Gmail? That is, when you open a message, all you see are options for archive,
Do you have this (look down) problem after installing the new version of Gmail? That is, when you open a message, all you see are options for archive, mark unread, and add to folder? You're not alone! If you downloaded the new version of Gmail (v4.5) from the Play Store today, it's likely that your "Archive & delete actions" were reset when the app was installed. We're not sure why Google did this (well maybe Google doesn't really want you deleting your email, that would make sense from a business standpoint), but here's how to fix it.
Google Begins Wide Rollout Of Refreshed Gmail App (v4.5) - Slideout Bars For Everyone
If you haven't yet manually updated Gmail to the redesigned 4.5 release, it's rolling out on a wide basis this morning to users in numerous countries.
If you haven't yet manually updated Gmail to the redesigned 4.5 release, it's rolling out on a wide basis this morning to users in numerous countries. If you can't see the update on your device, try forcing the install from the web version of the Play Store, here.
Hangouts App Gets First Significant Update (v1.0.2) - Fixes A Few Bugs, Increases Performance
Hangouts for Android is receiving its first Play Store update - on a staged rollout basis - today, fixing a few notable bugs, and promising enhanced performance
Hangouts for Android is receiving its first Play Store update - on a staged rollout basis - today, fixing a few notable bugs, and promising enhanced performance in unspecified ways. Here's the rather short changelog:
Yes, The AT&T iPhone 4 Is "Banned," No, This Doesn't Solve Anything Or Really Matter
Hi there. It's been a while since I last wrote about the smartphone patent wars. I consider that a really, really good thing. I really don't like the
Hi there. It's been a while since I last wrote about the smartphone patent wars. I consider that a really, really good thing. I really don't like the patent wars. They're little more than a proxy conflict led by Apple and Microsoft to slow down the emergence of competing OEMs in what has obviously become the next big computing market. It is, however, a proxy war they are undeniably winning. Microsoft has inked royalty deals with nearly every Android OEM of note except the Google-owned Motorola (big surprise there), Apple has a nice little licensing arrangement with HTC, and a $600 million verdict against Samsung with another trial considered to be in Apple's favor to come.
President Obama Proposes Patent Troll Laws That Will Probably Do Very Little To Stop Most Patent Trolling
Patent trolling is far from a divisive issue in the United States. Pretty much everyone but the trolls can agree that patent trolling is damaging to the
Patent trolling is far from a divisive issue in the United States. Pretty much everyone but the trolls can agree that patent trolling is damaging to the economy, and generally kind of a dick move. Patent trolling, if you're not familiar with the practice, is quite simple in concept: buy patents, extort licensing fees from alleged infringers, and sue if they refuse to comply. President Obama proposed some "major" changes to US law that will supposedly reduce the effectiveness of such companies. Before we look at those, though, let's look briefly at what makes a troll tick.
Hulu Update Brings "Even Higher" Resolution Playback To DROID DNA, Galaxy S4, And HTC One
While it's not exactly ripe with details, the Hulu Plus for Android app's latest update promises increased playback resolution for three popular 1080p
While it's not exactly ripe with details, the Hulu Plus for Android app's latest update promises increased playback resolution for three popular 1080p handsets: the Galaxy S4, DROID DNA, and HTC One. The assumption you might make, then, is that it's adding 1080p playback.
Verizon: The HTC One Is Coming "Later This Summer"
After months of speculation and rumors, Verizon announced the HTC One for its network with all the pomp and circumstance and extravagance it deserved
After months of speculation and rumors, Verizon announced the HTC One for its network with all the pomp and circumstance and extravagance it deserved - just kidding, they tweeted about.
[Weekend Poll] Are You Actually Going To Buy One Of The New "Nexus User Experience" Devices?
With the announcement of the two leading-edge Android smartphones, the HTC One and Galaxy S4, in new "Nexus User Experience" editions, there really is
With the announcement of the two leading-edge Android smartphones, the HTC One and Galaxy S4, in new "Nexus User Experience" editions, there really is only one remaining question: are you going to buy one?
[Update: Winners] Win A Galaxy Note 10.1 From ArtFlow Studio And Android Police
[winners] Grand Prize (Note 10.1) - Ricardo Jorge Runner-ups (ArtFlow license) Kocsis Robert David Balogh Komal Chola Palo Gabrys Miles Guilford
[The Android Police Podcast] Episode 63: Weinhard, With A Vengeance
Welcome to the Android Police Podcast, Episode 63. Don't forget - the Android Police Podcast's live broadcast is every Thursday at 5PM PST (www.androidpolice.com/podcast).
Welcome to the Android Police Podcast, Episode 63.
White Nexus 4 Now On The US Play Store, Comes With Free Bumper (Black Models Now Come With Bumpers, Too)
If you've been waiting to get your hands on the white Nexus 4, wait no longer (if you're in the US, that is) - it's on the Play Store right now, and it
If you've been waiting to get your hands on the white Nexus 4, wait no longer (if you're in the US, that is) - it's on the Play Store right now, and it comes with a free matching white bumper case. Both 8GB and 16GB models are available, with the same pricing as the black version. Black models of the Nexus 4 are also now shipping with free bumper cases for a 'limited time,' so if you were on the fence about an N4, now's probably the time to buy.
[Quick Review] Harman Kardon BT Bluetooth Headphones
The Harman / Kardon BTs are a pair of high-ish end over-ear Bluetooth headphones, and the current street price for them is around $200. They don't offer
SPH-L600 Passes Through Bluetooth Certification - Likely The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 For Sprint
The Galaxy Mega 6.3 was announced alongside its smaller sibling, the Mega 5.8, early last month. Given their enormity and relatively middling specifications,
The Galaxy Mega 6.3 was announced alongside its smaller sibling, the Mega 5.8, early last month. Given their enormity and relatively middling specifications, we didn't expect to see the monster handsets come stateside. Now, it seems like at least one of them will, and it's the Mega 6.3.
Evleaks Breaks Down HTC's Upcoming Phablet In Detail - 5.9" Display, Snapdragon 800, Fingerprint Scanner, Stylus
Grab your grains of salt, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for a little rumor-mongering. The quite-often-reliable @evleaks has once again turned on the
Grab your grains of salt, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for a little rumor-mongering. The quite-often-reliable @evleaks has once again turned on the taps, and out has flowed an impressive stream of detail about an upcoming HTC phone codenamed 'T6.' The existence of the device, just so you know, has also been corroborated by Pocket-lint in the past.
HTC One Nexus Experience Clarifications: IR Blaster Disabled, No HTC Camera Features, And No Beats Audio Switch
We know there have been some specific questions floating around about the HTC One Nexus User Experience since it was announced earlier this morning, and
We know there have been some specific questions floating around about the HTC One Nexus User Experience since it was announced earlier this morning, and we've been working to get those questions answered. HTC has been kind enough to answer some of the questions we found most pertinent, so here they are.
It's Official: The HTC One With Stock Android Is Coming To The Play Store On June 26th For $600
As confirmed by Hugo Barra on Google+ and the official HTC blog, a version of the company's One phone with stock Android 4.2.2 software is coming: on
As confirmed by Hugo Barra on Google+ and the official HTC blog, a version of the company's One phone with stock Android 4.2.2 software is coming: on June 26th, you'll be able to buy the "Nexus User Experience" HTC One through the (US) Play Store for $599. The phone was actually announced by Sundar Pichai at AllThingsD's D11 conference this morning.
Google Calendar App Update Brings Color Customization Options, New Event Creation UI
The Google Calendar Android app received an update this afternoon, introducing a brand-new interface for certain steps during event creation, as well
Twitter For Android Hits v4.1: New Compose Window, Rich Notifications, More Efficient Use Of Space
Twitter's Android app received its first major update since the v4.0 overhaul last month, with an all-new compose window, rich notifications (for Android
Twitter's Android app received its first major update since the v4.0 overhaul last month, with an all-new compose window, rich notifications (for Android 4.1+ devices), and more efficient use of space in the discover, search, and profile timeline areas.
Google Unveils Brand-New Gmail Inbox Experience, New Android App Coming 'In The Next Few Weeks'
Google has finally unveiled a long-awaited overhaul to its Gmail app for Android, in conjunction with an all-new inbox experience that marks the single
[Weekend Poll] Is The White Nexus 4 On Your "Want" List?
The elusive white Nexus 4 has popped up on our radar on more than one occasion in the past, but as of yesterday, things got really real. And by real,
The elusive white Nexus 4 has popped up on our radar on more than one occasion in the past, but as of yesterday, things got really real. And by real, I mean heavily augmented, stylized, and touched-up in Photoshop. We were provided some press photos of the device, leading us to believe that this baby (this baby being a pearly-white Nexus 4) is coming. The rumored released date, according to AndroidAndMe, is June 10th. Oddly, our tipster indicated that the phone is listed as running Android 4.2, though that doesn't exactly seem likely, given we know 4.3 is a thing and probably on the way soon enough. Someone even saw it in Thailand at a trade convention, apparently on vacation from the rigors of being developed.