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Google Granted Patent for App-Launching Pattern Unlock Feature

Tim August 6, 2013 87

If Google ever puts its newly appointed patent into affect, folks who opt for a more secure way to unlock their device may not have to give up those wonderful lockscreen app shortcuts. The idea is super simple - a user can create custom unlock patterns for...

Blue HTC One Press Render Leaked

Tim August 6, 2013 92

Ah, there she is. This is the HTC One in blue as leaked from the @evleaks Twitter account, a device we have been hearing about for quite some time. Now that we are seeing the device, we are sort of surprised it's not too dark or rich of a blue, kind of like...

HTC One Max Pictured Again, This Time With Something to Compare Its Size to

Tim August 6, 2013 109

Yesterday, we got a fantastic look at HTC's upcoming One Max smartphone. They were some good pictures that showed off a massive-looking device, but it was still hard to tell just how big this phone was. Thanks to a new leak, we now have it sitting on bottom of...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 14

Tim August 5, 2013 208

We have been so tied up with new phones, traveling to and from press events, Android versions and other great news that we have been too busy to accommodate for a Q&A session. We finally get a breather this week, so it's time for Volume 14! The Q&A...

Samsung Galaxy Folder Pictures Leaked, Looks Like a Sweet Flip Phone

Tim August 5, 2013 90

Back in mid-July, a rumor out of Asia was getting tossed around that Samsung was working on a flip phone. But wait, who the heck cares about a flippin' flip phone? Well, the supposed Galaxy Folder isn't a normal flip phone. The Folder runs Android 4.2.2,...

HTC Takes to Vine and Posts Apparent One Max Teaser Clip (Update: Full Video Added)

Tim August 5, 2013 58

We might be getting closer to the unveiling of HTC's One Max than we previously suspected. Rumors suggested that HTC would be announcing their mega-sized device sometime before Samsung had time to show off its upcoming Galaxy Note 3. With a date now set for a...

Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Play Editions Get Android 4.3

Tim August 5, 2013 52

Over the weekend, owners of Google Play Edition of the HTC One and Galaxy S4 started seeing Android 4.3 hit their devices, only about a week after the newest version of the OS was announced. Android 4.3 (still Jelly Bean) didn't bring too much in terms of...

Samsung Partners With BlackBerry, Will Offer BBM on All Galaxy Devices in Africa

Tim August 5, 2013 50

Today, out of Android's Twilight Zone, Samsung announced a partnership with BlackBerry to bring BlackBerry Messenger to all Galaxy devices through Google Play and its proprietary App store. What makes the move interesting is that Messenger's launch has been...