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Ever since the Galaxy Nexus appeared on the scene, Nexus phones have been associated with exceptional value for money, and flagship quality. The Nexus 6 bucked that trend slightly, with a lofty price and a 6-inch screen that looks beautiful, but is too big for many peoples’ hands. Our initial skepticism about the Nexus 6 eventually faded though, and we gave it a four-star review when it was released.
A number of months later, and with fierce competition in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and LG G4, does it still stand strong among flagship smartphones? Read our updated Google Nexus 6 review to find out.
Nexus 6 Android update news
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If your Android device is short on space, or you want to work around country restrictions, then you can simply download and install APK files directly from Google Play to your computer and install it on your device later. Effectively, you can store an APK collection on your hard drive or cloud storage, then dip into it when you want to grab an app. Here’s how to download APKs to your PC.
What to do when Google Play isn’t working
Google Play Store errors and how to fix them
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The wait is over – the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, the supersized version of the Galaxy S6 Edge, has finally been officially unveiled. But one question remains: is the S6 Edge+, also known as the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, different enough from the standard S6 Edge to make the extra cost worthwhile?
Hands-on Galaxy S6 Edge+ review
Samsung Galaxy unpacked 2015: What to expect
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Initially presented at CES 2015, the Asus Zenfone 2 – the world’s first smartphone to ship with a 64-bit processor and 4 GB of RAM, was a bit of a showstopper. But perhaps the most spectacular part of the Zenfone 2 isn’t its specs sheet, but its price: the ”lighter” version of the Zenfone 2, with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, starts at just 199 USD, with US pricing for the 4 GB version to be announced at an event in New York City on May 18. Check out our Asus Zenfone 2 review (the 4 GB of RAM version – model ZE551ML) for more details.
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Moto 360 review: the smartwatch that couldn’t live up to its hype [updated: Wi-Fi support is coming]
Google announced Android Wear in March 2014, an operating system for wearable devices which could be used by any manufacturer. Since then, people around the world, myself included, have dreamed of a piece of hardware which would unite the design of a classic watch with the unique features of modern software. That dream was the Moto 360. And now that dream is over.
Moto 360 (2015) review
Moto 360 vs Apple Watch
In the words of the engineers and designers at Motorola, the Moto 360 is the “reinvention of the classic”, it is “iconic”, and an “amazing piece of technology”. “Change has come to the market”, they said. The unfortunate truth is that the Moto 360 does not offer anything substantially different from what previous releases like the LG G Watch, or Samsung Gear Live have delivered in terms of user-experience, and in some cases, the experience is even worse. The good news is that Motorola has now confirmed that the Moto 360 will get Wi-Fi functionality with an update to Android Wear.
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If you’re a regular reader of AndroidPIT, you’ve probably spotted lots of guides on how to root Android. If you’re not an Android expert, the idea of messing with your system can be a bit intimidating, though, and the warnings about messing up and bricking devices can put many people off what’s actually a pretty simple and useful task. The excellent iRoot app makes rooting your device a one-click affair, and you don’t need to worry about voiding the warranty on your device either.
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When the Xperia Z4 was presented in Japan earlier this year, it didn’t seem like much of an improvement over the previous Xperia. This is partly because Sony’s flagships come every six months rather than yearly like most other companies’. But no matter the reason, the marketing team clearly found it necessary to re-brand the Z4 as the Z3+ in Europe (although it’s still the Z4 in the US and Japan). On that note, we present our Sony Xperia Z3+ review. (Head to the performance section for our new DIY overheating fix.)
Xperia Z3 review
Best Android phones of 2015
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The Moto G (2015) is the third generation of Motorola’s mid-range handset. It sits between the cheaper Moto E and the flagship Moto X, with a price rise taking the 8 GB model to US$179/£179/€229. At that price it’s up against some serious competition. Our Moto G (2015) review finds out whether water protection, a 13 MP camera, LTE and individual looks are enough for it to stand out.
Moto G 2015 vs Moto G 2014
Best Android phones 2015
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After at least two years without shaking up the smartphone market, Samsung has managed to do something extraordinary with its latest flagship, the Galaxy S6. The device comes with a premium design, leaner software interface than ever before, and advanced charging features, which all add up to the most impressive phone Samsung has released in years. Find out why we love this device in our Samsung Galaxy S6 review.
Galaxy S6 Edge review
Our review of Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S22
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If you’re new to the world of IFTTT (If This Then That), allow us to enlighten you. It’s a free web platform that helps you connect all kinds of apps and services to suit your needs. It can do everything from text you weather alerts to repost your Instagram photos on Twitter, and it integrates tightly with the Android ecosystem as well.
Best productivity apps for Android
How to use IFTTT to automate Android