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Google's Android operating system has rounded up developers and a bevy of hardware partners to swamp the smartphone industry with devices. Android's market share has surged courtesy of devices from HTC and Motorola and analysts are generally upbeat about the platform's prospects and ability to crack the top three platforms.
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Good Android apps for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
I have been using the Galaxy Note 10.1 for a few weeks and find the big screen is great for most apps. This is a collection of some really good ones including some apps preinstalled on the Galaxy.
Hands-on with the Pebble e-paper watch (gallery)
I backed this Kickstarter project and selected an orange model. Since colored ones are not yet ready and I am not sure I would wear it daily, I switched to black and received it yesterday.
T-Mobile HTC One: World's best smartphone on US best value major carrier
I've spent a couple of months with an international HTC One, and it remains the best smartphone I have ever used. My own T-Mobile USA model arrived and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a new smartphone.
Tax refund smartphone buying guide: Gallery
The average refund for US taxpayers this year is nearly $3,000. There are some fantastic smartphones available or coming soon that you can purchase with some of this refund, as you can see in this gallery.
Good Android apps for the Galaxy S4, Note 2, and other big screens
You can never have enough apps and good ones are the best. The apps in this collection work beautifully on the large screen of the Galaxy Note 2 as they should on the newest Galaxy S4.
Facebook Home on the Samsung Galaxy Note II (screenshot gallery)
Facebook Home will arrive on the HTC First on AT&T, but you can also download it from the Google Play store on supported devices.
Essential gadgets for summer travels
What are some of the best gadgets to have in your backpack this summer?
The Windows XP alternatives gallery
XP will be falling off the Microsoft support wagon within a year, and Windows 8 is, ah, unattractive. Here are the best of your alternative choices.
Best Android Smartphones (April 2013 edition)
Time to take a tour of a handful of the best Android smartphones currently available on the market. Here are some killer handsets from Google, Motorola, and Samsung.
Facebook builds a new 'Home' on Android (gallery)
Facebook Home is an Android overlay that aims to create a software package that takes over messaging, key communications and runs like "system software not an app you run."
Best Android tablets (April 2013 edition)
Don't want to give your money to Apple in exchange for an iPad or iPad mini? No problem! Here are my top 5 Android tablets for April 2013.
Samsung Galaxy Camera brings 21x zoom and Xenon flash to Android (review)
People are using their smartphones for cameras, so Samsung released a camera with Android on the back. It's a nice solution that takes solid photos, but it's rather expensive at $550.
SXSW Interactive 2013 Trade Show Favorites
The SXSW Interactive 2013 trade show featured exciting and innovative products and exhibitors. Themes included waterproof cases, 3D mobile apps, privacy and more.
HTC One hardware and first impressions (gallery)
It's a simple fact that HTC makes superb hardware and that the HTC One is their new undisputed champion. They did most everything right with the HTC One. See my hands-on report for all the details.
HTC Sense 5 includes BlinkFeed, Zoe, and TV (screenshot gallery)
HTC continues to develop their custom Android UI with Sense 5 on the HTC One.