18
Jun
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That DROID Landing Twitter Account Probably Isn't Teasing A New Phone, It's Just A Verizon-Branded AR Game

Posted by in News, Rumors, Verizon Wireless

There's a lot of speculation floating around right now about the "reactivation" of the DROID Landing Twitter account, which is typically used by Verizon to tease new DROID phones. Unfortunately, we're going to have to deflate some of that speculation. Here are the tweets from the account this afternoon:

These messages seem basically without meaning taken by themselves, but there's more here than meets the eye.

18
Jun
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A&E, History Channel, And Lifetime Debut Full Video Streaming Apps On Android - Cable Subscription Not Required

Posted by in Applications, Apps/Games, News

America's three best channels for wasting an evening have all just received Android streaming apps, with limited access to full episodes without any TV subscription necessary on all three.

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That's right - you can get full streaming episodes of some shows without providing credentials of any kind, though subscribers of Comcast and DirecTV will receive a larger pool of content to choose from than those who choose not to log in.

I tried out the History Channel app, and everything seems to be in working order. Unfortunately, the selection of shows isn't complete. Even after logging in, the most Top Gear USA content I could get came in the form of episode clips, as opposed to full-length features.

18
Jun
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[Hands-On] Minuum Keyboard Beta: Good Enough To Renew My Faith In Crowd-Funded Campaigns

Posted by in Applications, Apps/Games, News

Minuum Keyboard launched an IndieGoGo campaign back in March, and by the time it was over in April, the developers had raised almost $90,000. That's 873% of the goal. It was a big vote of confidence from Android users, but Minuum promised something unique – a keyboard that takes up only a tiny strip of screen real estate, yet still provides all the functionality you need. It sounds crazy on the face of it, but what if it's not just smoke and mirrors?

The beta app has been launched for IndieGoGo backers in Google Play, exactly as promised. Let's see if it lives up to the hype.

18
Jun
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Wren V5PF Wireless Speaker Review: Premium Build and Brilliant Audio Quality Almost Cut Down By A Mediocre App

Posted by in Other Reviews

In the last few years, wireless speakers have exploded onto the scene with prices ranging from sub-$100 utility speakers up to a few thousand dollars for large home theater packages. A fairly new competitor, Wren, is trying to place itself in the ever more lucrative high-end bookshelf market. With a lineup of 3 wireless speakers priced at $399 each, the company is trying to take some attention away from the current leader, Sonos. Having spent a bit of time with the V5PF, the model intended for use with Android devices, I'm definitely impressed with the quality and looks, but the control app turned out to be a disappointment in an otherwise fantastic package.

18
Jun
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ZeroLemon Launches Its Monstrously Juicy Batteries For The Galaxy S4 (7500mAh) And Optimus G Pro (9300mAh)

Posted by in Galaxy S4, LG, News, Optimus G Pro, Samsung

Most Android phones have big batteries these days, but that doesn't mean they always have enough juice for today's go-go smartphone user. Luckily, ZeroLemon has just started selling gigantic batteries for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and LG Optimus G Pro. Sometimes form has to take a backseat to function.

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18
Jun
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Virgin Mobile Introduces The Samsung Galaxy Ring, A 4-inch Jelly Bean Device For $179

Posted by in News, Virgin Mobile

Look, I know what you're thinking. You need Samsung to release another Galaxy product, because there's nothing yet in their device lineup that appeals to your particular set of needs. I get it. Sure, there are other brands by other manufacturers out there, but nothing feels quite so comfortable in the palm as yet another Galaxy device. So here it is, the Samsung Galaxy Ring for Virgin Mobile, a 3G-only budget-friendly handset with Android 4.1 and halfway decent specs.

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This new device retails for only $179 without a contract. It includes a 5 MP rear-facing camera, a 1.3 MP front-facing camera, and a 4-inch TFT display.

18
Jun
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[US Giveaway] Win An HTC One Or Galaxy S4 Google Edition From PhoneRocket.com And Android Police

Posted by in Contests / Giveaways

Here at Android Police, we like fast phones. Phones with great displays. Phones with lots of storage capacity. Phones with excellent battery life. But getting all this information side by side is tough. Well, our giveaway partner today is PhoneRocket.com - and they aim to make that whole process a lot easier.

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PhoneRocket can give you a detailed side-by-side comparison of smartphones, and not just with your regular-old-run-of-the-mill specifications. Oh no, PhoneRocket goes a step further. Benchmark results, battery life estimates, average review ratings, and detailed performance breakdowns galore can be had. It actually is a really impressive (and pretty) site.

18
Jun
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Wireless Charging Back And Wireless Pad Are Finally In Stock On Samsung's Site

Posted by in Galaxy S4, News, Samsung

A great cheer rose up from the internet early this month when Samsung added listings for the Qi wireless charging accessories compatible with the Galaxy S4. The cheer then quickly faded into a confused murmur as everyone realized you couldn't actually order them. The accessories have been listed as backordered ever since. At last, the white replacement back and the Samsung-branded Qi charger have shown up as in stock.

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18
Jun
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Google Introduces 18 Additional Languages For Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, And Slides

Posted by in News

Google is rolling out support for 18 new languages for Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides today, bringing the total up to a whopping 65. Users can switch back and forth between languages as often as they want, and collaboration is supported across languages. The new additions are supported on mobile devices as well, so shoot your long distance friend an invite and give the new languages as go.

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The new languages are:

  • Afrikaans
  • Amharic
  • Basque
  • Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Estonian
  • French (Canada)
  • Galician
  • Icelandic
  • Khmer
  • Lao
  • Malaysian
  • Nepali
  • Persian
  • Sinhalese
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swahili
  • Urdu
  • Zulu

To change the language on your computer, simply click the gear icon within Google Drive and select Settings.

18
Jun
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Humble Bundle 6 For Android Is Here With 7 Games, 5 Android Debuts Including Aquaria, Frozen Synapse, And More

Posted by in Apps/Games, Deals, Games, News

We like to keep an eye out for deals, and there is nothing more consistently wallet-friendly than the Humble Bundle. Not only can you get a killer deal, it's charity so you can feel good about spending the money, too. Humble Bundle 6 has arrived with more cross-platform games that will work on your Android device.

This time the assortment of games looks better than ever. Pay any price and you get Pulse, Stealth Bastard Deluxe, Organ Trail (note the spelling), Fractal, and Aquaria. If you pay more than the average (currently at $4.54 as this goes up), you get two more games: Frozen Synapse and Broken Sword: Director's Cut.

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