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Android Studio 1.0 Released by Google for Developers, Should Make for Better App Building Environment

Tim December 8, 2014 36

To make developing for Android even easier, and a bit more pretty, Google released Android Studio 1.0 this morning, giving developers all of the tools, and then some, to create the most stunning applications. With built-in templates, access to Google Cloud...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 25

Tim December 8, 2014 73

It's been a while, but we are now back with Volume 25 of the DL Q&A Sessions. During this time, you can ask the DL Staff any question which might be sitting on your mind, dealing with Android, holiday gift ideas, or anything else you can think of. There is...

Smart Lock Coming to Chromebooks, Unlock Your Chromebook With Your Android Device

Tim December 8, 2014 11

After an upcoming update to Chrome OS, owners of a Chromebook who also run an Android device with the latest version of the OS (Lollipop), will be able to unlock their laptops without needing to punch in any passwords. Thanks to a feature called Smart Lock,...

Deal: Amazon’s Fire HDX LTE Tablets 50% Off, as Low as $139 Today

Tim December 8, 2014 12

Amazon, with its Green Monday deals, is hosting a sale on 7" Kindle Fire HDX tablets, priced at 50% off their MSRP. While you won't find us promoting deals often on these tablets, you can't beat only $159 for a 64GB tablet with WiFi+LTE ($139 for the 16GB...

Samsung’s Virtual Reality Headset, Gear VR, Now Available for Purchase at $199

Tim December 8, 2014 83

Samsung's virtual reality headset, the Gear VR, is now on sale for everyone who owns a Galaxy Note 4, priced at $199. Purchasable through either Samsung or AT&T, the Gear VR is only compatible with the Galaxy Note 4, given the larger display and QHD...

This Week in the Life of DROID: 12/5/2014

Tim December 5, 2014 2

We have one foot into December, with Christmas coming up on us quick. Given the season, DL posted up a little Gift Guide this week, just in case you needed a few ideas for presents. Moving on from holiday-related news items, Google released Android 5.0.1 (bug...

Giveaway: Win a Nexus 9 Keyboard Folio Case From DL, Just Because

Tim December 5, 2014 402

Have you been looking high and low for a Keyboard Folio case to go with your shiny new Nexus 9? We know they are in and out of stock at most retailers, so here is your chance to win one for free from us, no strings attached. The Keyboard Folio case acts as a...

Verizon Executive Talks 2015 and Beyond, Includes Work on LTE Advanced and Boosting LTE Coverage Indoors

Tim December 5, 2014 57

A discussion recently took place between Fierce Wireless and Verizon executive Mike Haberman, Big Red's vice president of network support, in which Haberman outlined the carrier's immediate 2015 plans, as well as looked beyond and into the future for the...