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Opinion pieces from the Talk Android editorial team.
Spotify’s New Audiobook Plan Isn’t Worth Turning The Page
Spotify's new audiobook plan at $9.99 monthly is one of the more miserly offerings we've seen from a content provider in recent years.
WhatsApp Is Turning More Into A Social Network
WhatsApp has graced our smartphones for 15 years now and has slowly drifted away from a pure instant messaging experience. Here's why we think it is evolving into a social network.
Google has no idea what it’s doing with Discover
Google has altered the UI for their Feed/Discover repeatedly over the last 5 years, however the latest update…
The new Meizu 16s is my favourite ‘bezelless’ design so far
Meizu's new value flagship promises excellent hardware at a nearly unbeatable price and features my favourite take on…
Google Play enables rounded square icons for a blander Android
A ‘blandroid' if you will; Google has just switched on the mandatory addition of rounded square icon options…
Samsung previews Galaxy A70; its latest uninspired mid-ranger
The latest in Samsung's continual downpour of mid-range handsets has been unveiled and totes the same ‘Infinity-U' notched…
Innovation in smartphones is dead
It's true. That's not a bad thing, though. The accessories just replaced the innovation. MWC 2016 saw both…
It’s unlikely the Chromecast will ever support local or networked music and video
The Chromecast was announced with a heavy amount of fanfare. Obviously the price played a major role in…
The Moto X is a great phone, but it has one fatal flaw: The price
We pretty much knew everything about the Moto X from all the leaks and last week's DROID announcement.…
Google’s Takes ‘OPN Pledge’ to Protect Open Source and Patents
Following in the footsteps of Open Source pioneers IBM and Red Hat, Google has taken a giant leap…
The Samsung Galaxy S 4 isn’t about the specs, it’s about the features and marketing
You have to hand it to Samsung really. After getting the public to generate unprecedented buzz…
Are you addicted to your smartphone? My experiences using a dumbphone and tablet combination to break the habit
Smartphones are incredible tools and toys that make our lives easier, more productive, more social and more fun.…
Why I’m thankful for Android
A couple weeks ago we had the pleasure of wishing Android a happy fifth birthday. This past week,…
Should the Nexus 4 be considered a flagship phone with the lack of LTE?
The Nexus is a name we have come to know and love amongst the Android community. It's the…
Quick Rant: Android Portable Media Players Are Not Just A Waste Of Consumers’ Time And Money, But A Waste Of Time And Money From Android Manufacturers As Well
As Android continues to grow as the preferred ecosystem among people worldwide, we are seeing an explosion…
How do you protect your Android phone?
Choice is a wonderful thing, for many of us it’s probably the primary reason we own an Android…
Video Argues The Flexibility Of Android Over iOS, Makes iOS feel like a crutch
Been surfing on YouTube lately? If you have, you may have come across a video series where user…
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[Updated] Galaxy Nexus Owner Beats Windows Phone In Windows Phone Challenge – And Finally Gets a Prize
We all know Android devices are powerful, really powerful. However, Android owners will always encounter resistance and…
Question To Android OEMs & Manufacturers: What’s The Benefit Of Having Custom Skins On Devices?
Ah yes, the variation of the Android platform. Some people love it while others hate it. Let's…
Motorola scores a victory over Apple as the German patent battle continues
It was only yesterday we wrote about Apple's claims against Samsung in Germany and just as one would expect,…
Does RIM Have What It Takes To Catch Up To Android, iOS and Windows Phone?
As many know by now, the mighty duo of CEO's at RIM, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis have…
Namco: “Freemium” Games Hurt Quality, Do Gamers Really Need Them?
There's no doubt about the impact of gaming in our society today. Much of pop culture and our social…
HTC Sense Can Ride In The Trunk, ADW Launcher EX Will Drive From Now On
Now, as catchy as my title may sound, all of us HTC owners can think of a more…
Samsung Appeases German Court Ruling, Modifies Galaxy Tab And Calls It The “Galaxy Tab 10.1N”
For those in Germany disappointed at the lack of choice as far as tablets go and were forced…
Perks To Owning A Droid Razr: Remove Tons Of Bloatware And Easily Hide The Rest
If I were to ever stand in front of a panel of world Entrepreneurs and were asked what my…
Galaxy Nexus Accessories Already Showing Up in Verizon Stores
It's really a shame that Verizon hasn't given us a Galaxy Nexus launch date yet, leaving us to…
MSN Malware App In Market and How Users Can Identify Malware Apps
So you're interested in looking for a new app, but don't know where to go or where to…
Sprint CEO Hesse: iPhone Is More Data Efficient Than Android
The iPhone vs. Android debate is a never-ending debate and can be purely objective. However, Apple may have Sprint…
What You Should And Shouldn’t Be Excited For With Ice Cream Sandwich
The Android 4.0 presentation probably got the most attention of any Android release presentation so far. Android has…
Samsung and Microsoft Reach Licensing Agreement Over Smartphones and Tablets
Samsung announced Wednesday that they've reached a licensing agreement with Microsoft over the sale of their many tablets and smartphones. Samsung has…
Cellular South Joins Growing List Of Those Suing AT&T To Stop T-Mobile Acquisition
In what appears to be a rapidly growing list of concerned carriers, Cellular South Inc. has joined the…
Physical Or Virtual Keyboard? Maybe We Can Help You Decide
It’s the age old question plaguing the smartphone industry, isn’t it? And when it comes down to it,…
Google’s John Lagerling Declares Intent To ‘Protect The Values Of Android’
Google’s John Lagerling, Director of Android Global Partnerships, spoke at the Pacific Crest investment conference proclaiming that they…
Virgin Mobile vs. T-Mobile in Ad Campaign (Video)
Phandroid posted a video that Sprint has launched going after T-Mobile. My first reaction was to bash Virgin Mobile…
The Reason Apple Is Becoming A Patent Troll: Calling Out Apple “Innovation” For What It Really Is
The end of what has become a rather odd three part series is upon us. You may recall…
What can we expect from future smartphones?
The smartphone has come a long way over the past 10 years. It has gone from a simple…