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  1. Android News

    5 reasons why you may want to skip the Blackberry KEYOne

    The KEYOne from BlackBerry is quite a divisive smartphone among the Android community. BTechTalk created a video that talks about 5 problems the device has including the SoC, poor software optimization, its weight, and more.
  2. Android News

    These are some of the best LG G6 accessories

    More people are starting to get their hands on the LG G6 right now so Phandroid has put a list together that details some of the best accessories available for it. This includes cases, chargers, cables and more.
  3. Android News

    Reasons why the LG G6 might not be the best phone for you

    Android Authority has an opinion piece up about why they would recommend you be cautious if you had your eyes on the LG G6. Reasons listed include things like the 2016 SoC, LG's history of bootloops, and the fact that LG fragmented the market with some regions getting certain features and other...
  4. Android News

    Some feel it is no longer worth hunting down stock to buy a Google Pixel

    Android Police has an opinion piece up right now that talks about how hard it has been for Google to keep the Pixel phones in stock. And since it is so late in the year already, the writer doesn't think the phone is worth hunting down and that you would be better off waiting until the Pixel 2.
  5. Android News

    Here are some of the best Google Home accessories

    Google is constantly adding more products and services that work with Google Home. Android Authority has a list of some of the best accessories that include things such as a Chromecast, the Belkin WeMo Switch, Samsung SmartThings Hub and more.
  6. Android News

    List of the top 5 features of Android O

    MKBHD just uploaded a video about what he feels the best features of Android O is so far. His list includes lock screen shortcuts, context aware text selection, refreshed notification panel and more.
  7. Android News

    Some feel smartwatches need to distinguish themselves with both software and hardware

    TechCrunch has an opinion piece up that talks about smartwatches and how they can be improved. The writer thinks Google needs to let OEMs fully customize the software like they can with Android so they can be distinguished and appeal to more people.
  8. Android News

    Some feel that Google needs to fix how Android handle reminders

    Android Police has an opinion piece up that focuses on how Android deals with setting and notifying you of reminders. Scott feels the system is just inconsistent and needs to be overhauled.
  9. Android News

    Some feel that OxygenOS is now a class-leading OEM skin

    XDA has an opinion piece up that talks about how OxygenOS has grown over the years. Mario feels that because of multiple updates and iterations of its features, OnePlus has been able to make their software class-leading when it comes to an Android UI.
  10. Android News

    Some feel Google's plans with messaging applications are all about making money

    Android Police has an opinion piece up right now that talks about how Google's messaging plans are about making money, not about making your life easier. The writer feels Google injecting so much Google-ness into applications like Allo, it provides the company with yet another revenue stream.
  11. Android News

    Some feel that Samsung’s mid-range Exynos phones aren't as optimized as the Snapdragon variants

    While the author didn't provide any data to prove this, his experience with mid-range Exynos and Snapdragon smartphones make him feel they're getting different optimization efforts.
  12. Android News

    Some feel that the CEO of Huawei's confusion of smartwatches is why the Huawei Watch 2 is so bad

    The CEO of Huawei recently spoke to an audience and told them he didn't get why smartwatches were a think. XDA has an opinion piece up that says this is the very reason why the Huawei Watch 2 was such a let down.
  13. Android News

    Some feel the GIF maker on the LG G6 is one of its coolest features

    One of the features LG packed into the camera application for the LG G6 is a way to create GIFs directly from the device. Phandroid has a piece up right now that shows you how this feature works and why they feel it's one of the phone's coolest features.
  14. Android News

    Here are some reason why some people will be buying the LG G6

    Phandroid has an opinion piece up that talks about why one of their writers will definitely be buying the LG G6. They include things such as LG moving away from gimmicks, the reduced bezels, the two rear cameras, and more.
  15. Android News

    Some feel the smartphone platform has fixed chat fragmentation

    An opinion piece over on The Verge claims that advancements to smartphone operating systems have already fixed the fragmentation issues that most people complain about. They believe that since we reply to people through direct reply notifications, we don't always have to open up the application...
  16. Android News

    Some feel the new Android Wear devices are not good enough

    Droid Life has an opinion piece up where they express their thoughts about how the latest Android Wear devices just aren't good enough to increase smartwatch adoption rate. They feel that each offers some enticing features, but none of them are a "complete" smartwatch.
  17. Android News

    Some feel that Google missed their chance to become a major smartphone maker

    LA Times has a piece up that talks about Google missing their chance to become a big smartphone brand. The piece cites an analyst who says Google sold less than 600,000 units in 2016 and when compared to the likes of Apple and Samsung, the ship has already sailed to be a big smartphone brand.
  18. Android News

    Could the rivalry between Google and Samsung escalate throughout the year?

    David from Android Police has an opinion piece up that talks about the rivalry between Google and Samsung. He feels that due to smartphone saturation, Google and Samsung will be going head to head to see who can make the best phones and how well they can market them.
  19. Android News

    Some feel the search feature in the Google Play Store is not very good

    Joe from Phandroid is not a fan of the search feature in the Play Store. He feels that since Google is so good at fixing typos in regular web searches, that they should be doing the same with typos when searching for applications in the Play Store.
  20. Android News

    Thoughts on why Android Wear keeps stumbling in the fitness wearable market

    People got excited with wearables when they started seeing how many fitness bands were being sold around the world. Daniel from XDA feels Android Wear hasn't been able to penetrate this fitness-oriented market because of the usability issues that comes with the software.
  21. Android News

    MKBHD gives his thoughts on the top 5 future smartphone features

    MKBHD just published a video where he looks ahead and thinks about what he feels the top 5 features future smartphones will have. His list includes features like bezel-less displays, wireless charging, voice control and more.
  22. Android News

    2016 flagships with the Snapdragon 82x SoC should benefit from a delayed Snapdragon 835

    It's been discovered that the Snapdragon 835 will not become available until April by the earliest. Android generally has a number of flagships that launch in the first quarter but these will be using last year's top SoC. So a new opinion piece at XDA talks about how these flagships from last...
  23. Android News

    An analysis of the types of AI OEMs are using in smartphones today

    It seems as if AI is going to be a buzzword in the smartphone market going forward. Corey from XDA takes a look at the different types of true artificial intelligence, and then talks about the features various OEMs are calling AI for their products.
  24. Android News

    Here are 5 things you can look forward to at CES 2017

    CES 2017 is happening this week, and Ashley from Phandroid has put together a list of some things you can look forward to this year.
  25. Android News

    Video summarizes the 5 best smartphone cameras of the year

    Juan from Pocketnow published a video of what they felt the top 5 best smartphone cameras of 2016 were. This list includes the Google Pixel, Huawei Mate 9, iPhone 7 Plus, Galaxy S7, and the LG V20.