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Android 5.0 Lollipop review: Material Design, more functions and overall more intuitive

Google finally announced the new Nexus devices which will all come running Android 5.0 Lollipop, the latest iteration of Android. Although it has yet to officially come to the Nexus line, not to mention other Android devices, we’ve been able to test a preview version of the OS, inspired by the Material Design found in the SDK and factory images for the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 7 (2013). Thanks to this, we can safely confirm that Google has completely renovated the entire user interface as well as introduced a great deal of new features. Check out our Android Lollipop review. Android 5.0 Lollipop update news Android 5.0 Lollipop problems solved

by Loie Favre

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Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: stylish and accomplished

Samsung received a lot of flack upon its introduction of the Galaxy Alpha, with many people casting it off as an “iPhone clone” with even worse battery life. The device is now available and we’ve had a chance to put it through its paces to determine whether the initial hate was justified. How good is it? Find out in our Galaxy Alpha review.

by Scott Adam Gordon

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Hands on: Android TV review: Google’s developer kit explored

With the announcement of Android TV in addition to its already accomplished Chromecast dongle, Google has brought two devices with very similar concepts to the market. We were able to try Android TV, so without further ado, here’s what we discovered, how both devices differ as well as their similarities.

by Loie Favre

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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review: best in mini-class

Alongside the Xperia Z3, Sony released the miniature version of its 2014 flagship, the Xperia Z3 Compact. The Z3 Compact is unique amongst smaller Android smartphones because it packs basically the same internal specs as the full-sized flagship. But how can the Z3 Compact can be considered a flagship in its own right and where does it struggle? We’ll show you in our Xperia Z3 Compact review. Sony Xperia Z3 review Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact tips

by Kris Carlon

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Huawei Ascend Mate 7 review: the best finger scanner on Android

Huawei has skipped a few naming conventions with the Ascend Mate 7, which is actually the successor to the Mate 2. But they haven’t skipped any detail or cut any corners: the Ascend Mate 7, as big as it is, is crammed with great features. In our Huawei Ascend Mate 7 review we’ll run you through everything you need to know about Huawei’s new monster-sized smartphone.

by Kris Carlon

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CyanogenMod 11 review: king of the custom ROMs

In terms of availability for different devices, both old and new, the quality of CyanogenMod is unmatched. We take a look at CyanogenMod 11 more in-depth and compare it to other popular ROMs such as SlimKat, AOKP, and other forked versions of AOSP.

by Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

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Hands On: HTC Desire 820 review: impressive mid-range fun

HTC has revealed its new mid-tier handset, the Desire 820, at IFA 2014. The manufacturer aims to reach a young audience, providing power in all the right places at a (hopefully) moderate price. Here is our first impression of the fun 64-bit phablet.

by Scott Adam Gordon

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Hands on: Samsung Gear VR review: the wearable future

Samsung has introduced a new virtual reality headset, the IFA 2014. Just how revolutionary these Oculus Rift-like goggles are and whether Samsung’s take on VR looks promising, we’ll reveal in our first hands-on Gear VR review.

by Loie Favre

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SlimKat custom ROM review: the tiny ROM

For many, SlimRoms simplifies the Android experience while reducing a lot of the unnecessary overhead that might be found within. As such, it provides a good experience for most Android purists and those who are looking to bring an older device out of the dark ages and back into the golden light of Android.

by Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini review: a mini worthy of the flagship name

Lets be honest: Samsung’s historical attempts at mini flagship devices have been pretty miserable. In our Galaxy S5 Mini review, we’ll show you how Samsung has improved upon the instantly forgettable Galaxy S3 Mini and S4 Mini to produce a slimmed down version of the Galaxy S5 that produces an altogether different result than its miniature predecessors. For the first time, a Samsung Mini demands that you pay attention. How does S5 Mini achieve this? Read on to find out.

by Kris Carlon

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