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    Top 10 Android Lollipop Features [VIDEO]

    Android 5.0 Lollipop is finally here. Most Nexus users already have Lollipop, but Motorola, LG, and other OEMs aren't far behind. When you get this shiny new update you'll probably be wondering what it can do. The short answer: a lot. The Lollipop changelog is massive, but we've got you covered...
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    Exclusive: Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop features revealed, adds plenty of new goodies for your smartwat

    This is an exclusive first look look into some of the new features coming to the Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop update which is scheduled to hit devices in early December. The update adds a true watchface API, screen brightness modes, accessibility options, better notification card management, and...
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    7 great Android TV games for Nexus Player you can play right now without a gamepad

    The Nexus Player is here, and it wants to be more than a streaming box for Netflix and your Google Play downloads. Google has put some serious time into making the Player
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    Exclusive: Android Wear companion app gets a material design makeover and Google Play Services 6.5.7

    The latest app from Google's suite to take upon the new Material Design guidelines just so happens to be the Android Wear app and as all things #materiyolo, we're a fan. Besides bringing a fresh coat of paint, the updated app also adds new features to use with your wrist computer. More...
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    How to flash the Android 5.0 Lollipop leaked soak test on the Moto X 2014

    The Moto X 2014 Android 5.0 Lollipop update has been leaked and is available for your flashing pleasure. Follow these simple instructions to get the latest Android update on your Moto X. More...
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    Motorola Droid Turbo Review

    Launched in 2009, the Droid was the first in a succession of similarly branded devices tied exclusively to Verizon. The latest is the Droid Turbo, a phone that has the potential to reestablish Droid as the premier Android smartphone brand. More...
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    7 things I hate about Android Wear

    ndroid Wear has already improved a lot since it was first announced. There is still a lot of room for improvement. Now that the hype and excitement has worn off I can look at my smartwatch more critically. I like Android Wear a lot, but it's far from perfect. More...
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    10 things every Motorola Droid Turbo owner should do

    The Droid Turbo is hot on the scene and, perhaps quietly, one of the best Android phones out there. Only announced last week, it
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    Root How to root the Nexus 9 in 9 easy steps

    Chainfire has done it again, folks -- root has been achieved on the Nexus 9 for anyone and everyone willing and able to apply it. We lay the easy process out in 9 quick steps to get you started! More...
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    Best Android Tablets [November 2014]

    Tablets have become a very popular gift during the holiday season. They're often on sale during this time of year, and you don't have to worry about a tablet working with your friend's carrier. Buying someone a tablet is definitely a baller move. But which tablet should you choose? More...
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    Best Android Phones [November 2014]

    October is now in the rear view, and the crazy holiday shopping season is approaching quickly. As the holiday sales start popping up you're going to want to know what Android phones are best. We've got you covered. More...
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    Motorola DROID Turbo battery life test: nowhere near 2-days, but still pretty great

    We've all heard Motorola and Verizon's claims of 2-day battery life for the DROID Turbo, one of the reasons we rushed out to buy the phone on day 1. But just how true are those claims? Find out in our post! More...
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    Best Android games from October 2014

    The weather is starting to get a little chilly, which means you may find yourself spending more time indoors. Don't worry, we've got plenty of new games from October to keep you busy. More...
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    Best Android apps from October 2014

    It feels like just yesterday the leaves were starting to turn and we were talking about the best apps from September. Now the leaves are almost all on the ground, and we have another month's worth of apps to look at. October gave us a bountiful harvest of new apps. More...
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    Hands-on: Motorola Droid Turbo

    While previous years have seen a plethora of Droid-branded devices, 2014 brings us only one. The Motorola Droid Turbo comes in as the lineup
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    How to carve your own Android-inspired pumpkin [VIDEO]

    'Tis the season to bring large vegetables into the house and cut shapes into their hard outer skin. Of course I'm talking about Halloween and jack-o-lanterns. In this guide we'll show you how to carve our beloved Phanbot into a "PHAN-O-LANTERN." More...
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    Android Wallpaper: L stand for Lollipop

    How funny would it be if there was a guy out there that closely followed candy trends, but has no idea about Android? All of a sudden the amount of searches for "lollipop" go through the roof. "Lollipops are going to be so hot this year!" More...
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    The spookiest Halloween apps & games

    Android and Halloween go hand-in-hand, from its candy-themed operating systems fit for trick-or-treating to a great selection of apps and games filled with gore-y good fun. Whether you are looking for a last-minute costume idea, carving your pumpkin, or looking for a few scares, here are our top...
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    Hands-on: Android 5.0 Lollipop new apps and features [VIDEO]

    We went hands-on with the new Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview and almost lost it over some of the new features arriving in the new update. For a list (and video) of some of the new features, check out the post. More...
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    15 Lollipop songs to blast in celebration of Android 5.0 [VIDEOS]

    We assumed it all along but Google has finally bestowed the "Lollipop" name upon Android 5.0. Following that up with the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player, Android fever is in full force. What better way to celebrate than with Lollipop themed jams while you dig into Android 5.0? More...
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    Help Nexus 9 specifications discussion

    The newly announced Nexus 9 is available for pre-order today, but what
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    13 things every Galaxy Note 4 owner should do

    If*this is your first Android phone, see*our Android Getting Started Guide So you finally bought the* Samsung Galaxy Note 4 after reading our glowing review. You’ve*gloriously ripped*it from the*box like*King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone, booted it up,*and completed the installation...
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    Apple

    Before we get swept up in another round of Apple hype, let
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    Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 & other top Android flagships [CHART]

    Like previous Nexus devices, the 6th Nexus comes with a lot of hype. Today we can finally call it official. Of course, the Nexus 6 is not the only big Android phone in the world. As per usual we've put the Nexus up against the best devices on the market right now. More...
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    Google officially announces Android 5.0 Lollipop

    If you were betting on "Lollipop" as the name for Android 5.0, it's time to collect your winnings. Google has officially announced Android 5.0 Lollipop. Google previewed Lollipop (then known simply as Android L) back at Google I/O. The Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player will all be the first...