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Do You Prefer Physical or on Screen Buttons?
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Do You Prefer Physical or on Screen Buttons?

January 31, 2015
More and more smartphone manufacturers have been moving towards on-screen buttons, with Google really pushing for it over the physical button alternative. However, there are still a few OEMs (we're looking at you, Samsung) that have preferred to keep things a bit more traditional. Tell us which way you prefer and why.
New AOSP Branch Details Potential Build System Upgrades?
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New AOSP Branch Details Potential Build System Upgrades?

January 31, 2015
While there are frequent unexplained changes and pushes to Google's AOSP repositories, an interesting-looking new branch has been pushed out recently, called "master-soong". Taking a look at the changes made to the manifest repository (which is used to specify the repositories to be downloaded when building Android), it appears there are some new repositories making...
Send Links to Any Nearby Device with CaastMe
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Send Links to Any Nearby Device with CaastMe

January 30, 2015
There already are many solutions on the Google Play store if you want to send a link to one of your devices -- but what if you wanted to do it quickly without having to install any software or logging in to a website on the recipient end? Most apps require you to do either...
The Witcher Battle Arena: Hectic Multiplayer MOBA Fun
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The Witcher Battle Arena: Hectic Multiplayer MOBA Fun

January 30, 2015
Do you like MOBAs? Do you like gaming on your phone? Given that MOBAs (multi player battle arenas) have amassed millions upon millions of players, there's a chance you play LoL or DOTA. And here at XDA we love phones, and we spend a lot of time on them, so if you were to like gaming...
LG G4 Could Feature a… 3K Display?
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LG G4 Could Feature a… 3K Display?

January 30, 2015
According to myLGphones, a version of the LG G4 will not feature neither a 2K nor a 4K display - but 3K. If you are anything like me, your reaction to this news will be confusion. While we don't have many details about the sources of this leak, it has apparently been confirmed true by...
What’s the Worst Android Phone You’ve Ever Owned?
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What’s the Worst Android Phone You’ve Ever Owned?

January 30, 2015
All of us here at XDA appreciate just how far Android has come. The incredible flagships of today come packed with bleeding edge technology and are hard to complain about, but it wasn't always like this. Tell us about the worst Android phone you've ever owned, and what made it so dreadful.
Note 4 CM12 Nightlies, Microsoft Investing in Cyanogen – XDA TV
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Note 4 CM12 Nightlies, Microsoft Investing in Cyanogen – XDA TV

January 30, 2015
CyanogenMod 12 Nightlies are now available for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4! That and much more news is covered by Jordan when he reviews all the important stories from this week. Included in this week's news is the announcement of factory images for the YU Yureka and be sure to check out the article talking...
Microsoft To Invest in Cyanogen’s Future OS War?
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Microsoft To Invest in Cyanogen’s Future OS War?

January 29, 2015
Reports indicate that Microsoft is investing in the rogue Android forker Cyanogen. The funding round is said to be upwards of $70 million, and could allow for a cooperation between Cyanogen and the Silicon Valley giant in the ongoing battle of mobile operating systems. This could be a strategic movement in coordination with other investors given Cyanogen's...
Samsung Cutting Bloat, Trimming TouchWiz
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Samsung Cutting Bloat, Trimming TouchWiz

January 29, 2015
Reports keep iterating over the rumors that Samsung has been trimming down TouchWiz for its upcoming devices. After years of customer complaints, particularly from power users, Samsung seems to finally have taken initiative towards cracking down the stutters that often plague some of its devices, particularly older ones or those that see a long life...
What Bugs You Most about Android Wear?
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What Bugs You Most about Android Wear?

January 29, 2015
Android Wear is still relatively young, so it's no surprise that there are still some quirks that need to be worked out. But are these annoyances deal breakers? Let us know what bugs you most about Android Wear and why!
Prynt: The First Instant Camera Case
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Prynt: The First Instant Camera Case

January 29, 2015
The photography sphere has a somewhat jerky lifeline, divided into the realms of print and digital photos, separated by a colossal ravine that few dare to brave. Portable printers were one of the frontrunners in this field, but the trend didn't catch on due to their bulk and lack of versatility. Prynt is a brainchild...
Have Some ‘Quality Time’ – App Review
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Have Some ‘Quality Time’ – App Review

January 29, 2015
Our phones are jam packed with features. You can crush candy, you can send emails, you can take photos, you can make phone calls and you can surf the internet. However, sometimes that’s just too much. Sometimes we need to take a break from our device, but it is not always and easy as it...