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Sony Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, and Tablet Z to Receive Official KitKat Update in May

Sony Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, and Tablet Z to Receive Official KitKat Update in May

April 18, 2014
It's no secret that although Sony is one of the most developer-friendly OEMs, they aren't exactly the most expedient in delivering firmware updates to their Xperia devices. But despite the delays, Sony has already updated its 2013 flagship devices to Google's latest tasty treat. When Sony issued its last round of KitKat updates, the OEM also laid...
Google Glass XE16 Update Factory Image and Rooted Boot Image Now Available

Google Glass XE16 Update Factory Image and Rooted Boot Image Now Available

April 17, 2014
You may recall that early yesterday, we talked about the XE16 update to Google Glass, which finally brought Android 4.4.2 KitKat to the tech world's most controversial piece of wearable computing. For those who don't remember, XE16 brought several new additions such as Photo Bundles, Photos in Hangouts, and Voice Command Sorting. At the time that...
[OTA Captured] Android 4.4.2 Now Rolling Out to the AT&T Galaxy S 4 Active

[OTA Captured] Android 4.4.2 Now Rolling Out to the AT&T Galaxy S 4 Active

April 16, 2014
A little under two months ago, AT&T started rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat to the former flagship Galaxy S 4. Many Galaxy S 4 Active were then left wondering when their devices would receive their taste of Google's latest tasty treat. Thankfully, the update has now begun rolling out, and KitKat is here in official capacity...
[APK] Google Launches Chrome Remote Desktop for Mobile, Google Camera Appears in Play Store for All Devices

[APK] Google Launches Chrome Remote Desktop for Mobile, Google Camera Appears in Play Store for All Devices

April 16, 2014
It's become quite common for Google to update many of its first party Android apps on Wednesdays. While today isn't exactly a large-scale Update Wednesday like we've seen in the past, Google has just launched a couple of extremely tasty treats for Android users everywhere. Chrome Remote Desktop for Mobile First, we have Chrome Remote Desktop for...
Configure Your System Settings on a Per-App Basis

Configure Your System Settings on a Per-App Basis

April 16, 2014
Do you ever like to make sure that certain device settings are enabled prior to entering a particular application? If you're constantly streaming videos for example, it's highly likely that you're going to want to make sure that WiFi is enabled and your screen brightness is set high enough. What about when you open a...
How to Hack An Android App (Don’t Try This at Home) – XDA Developer TV

How to Hack An Android App (Don’t Try This at Home) – XDA Developer TV

April 16, 2014
Listen, don't cheat in your games. So don't use the information you are about to learn to win by cheating. Winners never cheat, and cheaters never lose. But in a purely academic exercise, XDA Developer TV Producer AdamOutler shows you how one would cheat at a game so that you can detect someone who is cheating...
[OTA Captured] Google Glass XE16 Update Brings KitKat, Photo Bundles, Photos in Hangouts, Voice Commands Sorting, and More

[OTA Captured] Google Glass XE16 Update Brings KitKat, Photo Bundles, Photos in Hangouts, Voice Commands Sorting, and More

April 16, 2014
Earlier today, for one day only, Google opened up Glass Explorer Edition purchases to interested parties living in the US. Of course, you still have to plunk down $1500 in order to get your hands on this sleek piece of beta wearable tech. But for those looking to be on the bleeding edge, the investment is...
Prevent Unwanted Butt Dialing with Smart Pocket Guard

Prevent Unwanted Butt Dialing with Smart Pocket Guard

April 15, 2014
You may recall that back in August of last year, we took a look at Air Swiper by XDA Senior Member helmanss. Air Swiper was rather innovative because it allowed users to control their devices by simply waving their hands. These gestures could then be used to do things like send text messages, unlock or lock your device, connect...
Google ATAP Details Project Ara in Developers’ Conference

Google ATAP Details Project Ara in Developers’ Conference

April 15, 2014
Earlier today, the Google ATAP team kicked off its first ever Project Ara Developers' Conference. Although the conference and its first day of talks are still ongoing, we now have a clearer idea of what exactly will go into Project Ara thanks to several presentations by members of the Ara team. After giving a brief overview of the...
HTC Sense 6 Ported to the Nexus 5

HTC Sense 6 Ported to the Nexus 5

April 15, 2014
The Google Nexus 5 is regarded as having everything an Android user needs or wants: timely updates, fantastic specs, and a fabulous design. However, one could beg to differ by saying that it being a Nexus device means that it naturally would not have UI of other devices, such as Samsung’s TouchWiz or HTC’s Sense....
XDA Xposed Tuesday: Call Blocker – XDA Developer TV

XDA Xposed Tuesday: Call Blocker – XDA Developer TV

April 15, 2014
In today’s modern world, your number gets in people’s hands, even if you are very careful. Well-meaning friends give your number to an insurance salesman. Or you ex can’t get over that fact that you left him or her and won’t stop calling. No matter how hard you try, eventually you are going to want...
Official TWRP Released for the Oppo Find 7a and GSM, Sprint, and Verizon HTC One M8

Official TWRP Released for the Oppo Find 7a and GSM, Sprint, and Verizon HTC One M8

April 14, 2014
There are more than a few excellent options in the custom recovery world nowadays. Although the most common aftermarket solution is still ClockworkMod Recovery and its ports after all these years, many are growing increasingly partial to TWRP's blend of innovative features, fantastic UI, and overall user friendliness. Thus, it's naturally quite a big deal...