For all of Android's flexibility and customization, carriers and phone makers still manage to lock down plenty of restrictions, skins, and preloaded software that you just don't want. There isn't ...

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According to blogs and internet commenters everywhere, "rooting" your Android smartphone -- essentially installing a new operating system on it -- is a panacea for any problem you might be having on ...

"Just root it" is something you've probably heard said if you've spent any meaningful time hanging around a hardcore Android user. But, unless you've spent too much time lingering in the darker ...

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is here, bringing new features including Google Now on Tap, automatic cloud backup of app data, a customizable Quick Settings area, and the ability to decide which permissions ...

Announced in April, Samsung's large-screen smartphone, the Galaxy Mega 6.3, is now available for purchase in the UK. Featuring HD Super Clear LCD screen, the Galaxy Mega 6.3 runs on Android 4.2.2 ...

Samsung has rolled out Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean software update for the international version of Galaxy S2 with model number I9100G. The official release bundles an array of new features such as the ...

Does your kinda-new Android handset already feel old, slow, and left behind? With a quick hack and a custom ROM, a G1, myTouch, or other Android phone can look and feel fresher and, most importantly, ...

A new Xposed module for rooted devices brings Apple’s new Force Touch gesture to Android-powered smartphones and tablets. Dubbed Force Touch Detector, the mod offers 7 different force gestures, and ...