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Replicant 4.0 released, brings fully FOSS version of Android 4.0 to the masses

Google Android is based on an open source Linux kernel, and Google regularly releases the source code for the core operating system. But most phones and tablets that ship with Android include proprietary code, often including camera drivers, radios, and more. While plenty of smartphone and tablet users are cool with that, a team of […]

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CyanogenMod releases 10.1 source code (based on Android 4.2), ROMs coming soon

The developers of the popular CyanogenMod custom Android operating system are getting ready to release their first builds based on Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Today the team announced that the initial source code for CyanogenMod 10.1 is available, which means that independent developers can start building unofficial versions of CM 10.1 for a range […]

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How to unlock, root Google Nexus 4, use custom recovery and more

The Google Nexus 4 is one of the first devices to ship with Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software. But if you want to install custom firmware, run apps that require root access, or make other changes, there’s good news: The Nexus 4 is just about as easy to work with as earlier Nexus devices. […]

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Skype overhauls Android app with tablet UI, Microsoft logins

Skype 3.0 for Android is available, and it brings a new tablet-friendly user interface, as well as the ability to sign in with an existing Skype ID or a Microsoft account. The move comes shortly after Microsoft announced plans to retire Windows Live Messenger and merge the service with Skype (which the company bought in […]

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Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a 16 megapixel point-and-shoot camera with a 21x optical zoom lens and a 4.8 inch touchscreen display. But it’s not the lens or screen which set it apart from most cameras on the market — it’s what lies under the hood. In this case, it’s the guts of a smartphone. […]

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Google Android 4.2 ported to the Nexus S phone, Acer Iconia Tab A500 tablet

Google has released official builds of Android 4.2 for the latest Nexus phones and tablets. But shortly after Google released the source code for the operating system, independent developers started porting Android 4.2 to run on other devices. That includes the Samsung Nexus S, a phone which Google hasn’t provided an official update for, and the […]

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$64 Xiaomi box is like a Google TV device… for China

Chinese device maker Xiaomi plans to launch an Android-powered set-top-box in December. It’s basically a device with the guts of an Android phone, which you can plug into your TV to watch videos, play games, or run other Android apps. Xiaomi will charge about $64 for the device, and there’s a limited-time offer where existing […]

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Miniand introduces MK803 Android mini PC, hopes to offer Linux downloads soon

Miniand is selling a new PC-on-a-stick called the MK803. It’s about the size of a chunky USB flash drive (or the MK802, UG802, or other Android mini PCs). But it’s a fully functional little computer with a processor, storage, and memory. This particular model features an Amlogic AML8726-M3 processor and ships with Android 4.0 Ice […]