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Galaxy Alpha: Samsung’s Answer To iPhone 6 Officially Unveiled

Ben Reid·August 13, 2014

For the longest time, there's been talk of a so-called Galaxy Alpha from Samsung, which, among other perks, would finally give fans of premium design reason to take note. In recent weeks, leaks have pointed to a handset with a metallic, chamfered edge, which, while not as high-end as the HTC One or the iPhone, would signify a step up from the wholly polycarbonate finish that consumers have become accustomed to. Now, finally, the Korean outfit has officially taken the wraps off the Galaxy Alpha, and below, we mull over the design and specs.

Google Play Music Is Offering A Bunch Of Songs For Free, Get Downloading

Ben Reid·August 13, 2014

Thanks to the likes of Google Play Music, accessing the content of our favorite artists and bands is now much easier than ever. Although many of us now utilize services like Spotify in order to stream music, the art of buying a song we happen to like is not completely obsolete, and in the case of Google Play Music's new freebie offer, you don't always have to stump up any money. For a presumably limited time, you can pick up full songs from artists like Katy Perry and Daft Punk completely free, and given that we don't know how long the offer's going to last, you'll want to get in quickly to avoid disappointment.

How To Use Facebook Chat On Your Mobile Without Downloading Messenger App

Ben Reid·August 12, 2014

Leaked Photos: Here’s Your First Look At The Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Ben Reid·August 11, 2014

Samsung has already sent out invitations to its Unpacked event early next month, and given that the past couple of Galaxy Note handsets have appeared at IFA in Berlin, we're fully expecting to see the fourth iteration in a couple of weeks' time. We've heard all sorts of rumors pertaining to the device, notably that the display will remain the same size but increase in resolution, and now, we have some high-res shots of what is claimed to be the Galaxy Note 4 in all its glory.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Specs, Release Date Revealed In Latest Leak

Oliver Haslam·August 11, 2014

The as-yet unannounced Samsung Galaxy Alpha is the metal-clad Android phone that many are expecting to go head-to-head with the Apple iPhone 6 in a few weeks, and with a rumored August 13th debut, it's going to beat the Apple phone to market, too.

How To Analyze A Wi-Fi Network And Spot Intruders On It From Your Android Device

Uzair Ghani·August 10, 2014

Samsung Gear Solo ‘Watch-phone’ To Be Announced Alongside Note 4 At IFA

Ben Reid·August 10, 2014

As well as taking the wraps off the Galaxy Note 3 ahead of last year's IFA exhibition in Berlin, Samsung also introduced its inaugural smartwatch effort in the form of the Galaxy Gear. Sure, it was panned by critics and went down with consumers like the proverbial lead balloon, but it was a start, and having rolled out a handful of wearables since then, the company is in much better standing as far as the emerging smartwatch market is concerned. Given the Korean outfit's insatiable need to continually push new products, the rumor that another smartwatch may be rolled out alongside the Galaxy Note 4 at this year's IFA is none too surprising, and with the report on the matter also suggesting that it will include its very own SIM slot, it's perhaps the most interesting smartwatch that Samsung has brought to us so far.

Now That It’s Legal, T-Mobile Releases Official Smartphone Unlocking App

Oliver Haslam·August 9, 2014

Mobile phone unlocking has long been something of a grey area in the United States, but when President Obama signed a bill into law that sought to clear things up a little more, many hoped that the floodgates to easily unlockable phones would open.

Square Enix Releases Dragon Quest IV For iOS, Android [Download Links]

Ben Reid·August 9, 2014

Android L Developer Preview 2 Download For Nexus 5, 7 Now Available [Direct Links]

Ben Reid·August 8, 2014

Google has just pushed out updated factory images for the developer preview of Android L. The release, which currently supports the Nexus 5 smartphone and Nexus 7 tablet, adds Google Fit compatibility, and as we near the end user build of Android L set to roll out this fall, it would seem that the search giant is working doggedly to ensure all of the features are in place.

Newly Discovered Android Banking Malware Could Defraud Half A Million Users

Ben Reid·August 8, 2014

Android, being open source and all, is a prime target for makers of malicious software, and even though Google's ubiquitous mobile platform has become more and more secure through the generations, it still seems to encounter unwanted threats more frequently than iOS or Windows Phone. A new strain spotted by Russian security experts threatens more than 500,000 Android users by taking advantage of the way some banks process information through SMS, and with the ability to assume almost full control of an afflicted device, it's actually rather dangerous.

Crazy Taxi: City Rush Finally Makes Its Way To Android [Download Link]

Ben Reid·August 7, 2014

Facebook Messenger And WhatsApp Adds Support For Android Wear Smartwatches

Oliver Haslam·August 7, 2014

Google's Android Wear initiative may be in the midst of what could be called a false start, but that problem maybe alleviated once the big software companies start to integrate wearable support into their apps. Two giants of the messaging world have done just that over the last couple of days, with both Facebook and WhatsApp issuing updates to their Android apps that give Android Wear, err, wearers a little taste of the future.

Android L Smartphones Will Have Support For Multiple User Accounts

Ben Reid·August 7, 2014

Google's Android L, which the search giant took the unprecedented step of launching at I/O this time around, offers a bunch of improvements over KitKat. Notably, it's laden with an all-new "Material Design,” but aside from tweaking the aesthetics, there are plenty of enhancements on the functionality side of things. As it has just emerged, multi-user support is also in the offing for smartphones, and given how families and groups like to share devices, seems a natural progression that perhaps should have arrived much earlier.

Moto 360 Wireless Charging Dock Revealed, Turns The Smartwatch Into A Nightstand [Photos]

Ben Reid·August 6, 2014

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