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Android 4.4 KitKat (KRT16M) Source Code Released, Factory Images and Driver Binaries Available for the Nexus 5
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Android 4.4 KitKat (KRT16M) Source Code Released, Factory Images and Driver Binaries Available for the Nexus 5

October 31, 2013
Remember when the Nexus 7 (2013) launched, there was drama surrounding the delayed release of factory images for the device? Thankfully, the same is not the case for the newly launched Google Nexus 5. Factory Images and Driver Binaries are now available for the device. Furthermore, the source code to Android 4.4 is also available to those...
New in Android 4.4 KitKat: Everything You Need to Know
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New in Android 4.4 KitKat: Everything You Need to Know

October 31, 2013
So the long awaited Google Nexus 5 is finally here. And with the new device, comes a new version of Android: version 4.4 "KitKat." About two months ago, Google announced the name of their latest version of Android. However, not much was said about the OS, and what would be different from 4.3 Jelly Bean. This comes...
BREAKING: New Runtime Compiler in Android 4.4 to Possibly Bring Better Performance in Future Releases
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BREAKING: New Runtime Compiler in Android 4.4 to Possibly Bring Better Performance in Future Releases

October 31, 2013
Android 4.4 KitKat ushers in several new and exciting features, many of which we talked about last night. One new and unexpected feature addition, however, appears to be a different real time compiler engine. In addition to Dalvik, references to ART have appeared under Android's Developer Options menu. Not too long ago, Google purchased the French...
Google Nexus 5 Finally Released! Go Get Yours Now!
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Google Nexus 5 Finally Released! Go Get Yours Now!

October 31, 2013
After a seemingly endless barrage of leaks and rumors, it's finally here folks. The Google Nexus 5 is now available for purchase on the Google Play Store. Now pause for a second, go and order yours, and then make your way back here. Don't worry, we'll wait. As expected, the device is a powerhouse, featuring a quad-core...
Android App Review: Secure Your ‘Recipe’ with Safe N Secure Notepad – XDA Developer TV
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Android App Review: Secure Your ‘Recipe’ with Safe N Secure Notepad – XDA Developer TV

October 31, 2013
If you’ve ever handed someone your phone to someone, whether to show them a funny picture or if they ask to check it out, you know the terror that runs through your mind thinking of what they could stumble upon: your usernames and passwords for different sites, your special ‘recipe,’ your mistress's phone number, anything. Well,...
Dead Trigger 2 Tegra 4 Graphics Mod (for non-Tegra 4 Devices)
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Dead Trigger 2 Tegra 4 Graphics Mod (for non-Tegra 4 Devices)

October 31, 2013
Some things simply have fantastic timing when it comes to releases. Halloween is the day when we bask in all those creepy monsters and nightmare-ish creatures that come out only during the night. In order to better celebrate this wonderful, candy stuffing holiday, we came across a small tutorial that should make your gore-craving inner...
Android 4.4 KitKat to Target Wearables, Ease Fragmentation, and Improve Support for NFC and Lower End Devices
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Android 4.4 KitKat to Target Wearables, Ease Fragmentation, and Improve Support for NFC and Lower End Devices

October 31, 2013
The Google Nexus 5 is so close that we can almost taste its KitKat-laden goodness. But while the device itself has been leaked nine ways 'til Tuesday, relatively little has come to light about the device's OS, Android 4.4 KitKat. We've seen a few leaked images here and there, but we've not heard much about the...
Stop the Snooping with Screen Locker
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Stop the Snooping with Screen Locker

October 30, 2013
Don't you hate it when you pass your device over to a friend, only to find them perusing through all of your private photos and personal data? You could always choose to keep your device to yourself, but this isn't always ideal. Rather, wouldn't it be nice if you could simply make it so that...
Easily Mute Your Camera Shutter without Root
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Easily Mute Your Camera Shutter without Root

October 30, 2013
Sometimes, silence is golden. This especially holds true when you're trying to capture prized memories of loved ones. Naturally, having a camera shutter make a sound would ruin the moment and turn a candid into something a bit more staged. We've covered a few ways of muting your camera shutter in the past. However, these have...
What’s New on the Nvidia SHIELD? – XDA Developer TV
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What’s New on the Nvidia SHIELD? – XDA Developer TV

October 30, 2013
Just over three months ago, Nvidia released the Nvidia Shield to the world. XDA Developer TV Producer Jordan got his hands on it and did an unboxing, review, and a couple gameplay videos. However, there were admittedly some hiccups for Nvidia in their first foray into device manufacturing. Luckily for us, Nvidia took our “constructive” criticisms...
How to Add Animations to Your Application
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How to Add Animations to Your Application

October 30, 2013
Transition animations are the spice of life. Ok, well maybe not life itself, but they certainly can help make a mundane task just a little more exciting. After all, it's no secret that most of us like a little bit of eye candy. And like the Mac OS X genie effect in this article's title image,...
Sense 5 Toolbox Brings Tons of Tweaking via Xposed
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Sense 5 Toolbox Brings Tons of Tweaking via Xposed

October 30, 2013
If you're an HTC Sense stalwart (not that there's anything wrong with that), and you've been longing for a bit more customization on your Sense 5 (or 5.5) ROM, there's a fantastic multi-purpose toolbox for you. XDA Senior Members langer hans and Mikanoshi created an Xposed-based toolbox that brings you a handful of customizable mods. One of the main...