How would you change Sony's Xperia U?

The most exciting things in life, we are told, are measured not by the kilo, but the gram. Is that the case with Sony's Xperia U? The runt of the company's mid-year litter has an unspectacular camera,...

AntennaPod Is A Free Holo-Themed Open Source Podcatcher

When it comes to podcatchers on Android, there aren't a whole lot of good, free options. The current top dogs - BeyondPod, Doggcatcher, and the like - can cost upwards of five dollars, which is a bit of...

The Samsung Exynos kernel exploit - what you need to know

A new kernel exploit has been found (credit to alephzain at XDA) that affects some Samsung Exynos chipsets -- which happen to power many of Samsung's more popular phones. Normally kernel exploits don't...

Android Central Stocking Stuffers week 2 winners

We're into the third week of our month long Stuff Your Stocking contest here at Android Central, and that means that we have more winners to announce.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review

In order to gain a wider audience, it’s generally a good idea to provide consumers with variety. Sticking firmly with the 7-inch tablet model, we’ve seen Amazon’s name rise to fame thanks partly...

Windows OS in its entirety falls behind Android and iOS

In most cases, people differentiate between computer operating systems and mobile operating systems. It’s not very common to compare all operating systems in a single discussion. Goldman Sachs managed...

Asus Nexus 7 vs Samsung Nexus 10

As reported on previously, this holiday season will likely be one of the busiest yet for the Android market – specifically, for tablets. Over 50% of people apparently want to get a tablet this Christmas...

Viddy now available for Android – It’s like Instagram and Tw

With Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and Instagram, you’d think the world of social networking was all but exhausted. Not so. Seems the folks at Viddy have found a new way of sharing your life with friends...

HTC EVO 4G LTE now receiving Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update

It’s that time, boys and girls. After Sprint was the first carrier in the US to release Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the Samsung Galaxy S3, they’re at it again, this time updating the HTC EVO 4G LTE...

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update rolling out tomo

While some carriers have had Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out for the Samsung Galaxy S3 for quite some time Verizon was notably a tad late with its version. Well, the time has finally come to put those threads...

Google Adds Two-Step Verification To AdMob Ads To Prevent Ac

Mobile advertising is an unavoidable part of the Android experience - in fact, some would make the case that it's the whole reason for Android coming to exist in its current form. But that doesn't meant...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 could pack a huge 6.3-inch screen

Samsung's rumored follow-up to the Galaxy Note 2 may push size boundaries of what can still qualify as a smartphone with a whopping 6.3-inch display.

Facebook launches 'faster than ever' native app for Android

Facebook users with an Android phone can now download a new app for their mobile platform launch from Google Play.

Android Central Podcast - Live!

Show starts at 9 p.m. EST (or thereabouts) The Android Central Podcast is recorded live in front of a live studio audience, so you can catch us in the act. Watch us live from your phone with...

Facebook SDK 3.0 for Android comes out of beta

Alongside its release of a native Android app, Facebook is bringing its SDK 3.0 for Android developers out of beta today. The Facebook SDK for Android lets app developers on the platform integrate social...

Walmart improves Android app to help holiday shoppers

Walmart has made some subtle updates to its app -- now v1.4.1 -- that should help customers looking to ease the headaches of shopping this holiday season. Now in addition to online ordering and shopping...

HTC EVO 4G LTE might receive Android 4.1 update today

HTC EVO 4G LTE owners, listen up because today might be the big day. According to a spy shot of a document, supposedly coming from Sprint's internal network, your smartphone is going to get its dose of...

HTC on the Windows Phone vs Android debate specs and design

After difficulties in the market for a year or so, HTC seems to be back on track. But it’s not all Android goodness that’s keeping HTC afloat these days, with the company’s partnership with Microsoft...

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Oppo Find 5

When it comes to Android smartphone comparisons, this particular matchup is definitely one of the strangest you’ll encounter.

Fido may soon carry the Samsung Galaxy S3

Looking to get the Samsung Galaxy S3 in Canada? If you have Fido as your carrier, you’ve probably noticed that this isn’t an option. The good news is that this situation might be changing soon.