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Samsung Galaxy S III: To buy or not to buy?

Samsung's Galaxy S III is getting a lot of attention right now, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the right phone for you.

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Samsung's Galaxy S III and NFC: 2 cool contact-free innovations

Samsung's Galaxy S III has its share of ups and downs, but one place where the phone really shines is in the area of contact-free interactions.

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Motorola: Droid Razr and Razr Maxx getting Ice Cream Sandwich today

Got one of Motorola's Droid Razr or Droid Razr Maxx phones? An icy cold treat is headed your way.

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Android 4.0 delayed for Toshiba Thrive tablets

Cue the collective sigh: Toshiba is pushing back its plans to upgrade its Thrive tablets to Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. 

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Google I/O keynote: Live blog and streaming video (day 1)

Google's I/O 2012 developers' conference officially kicks off this morning -- and the big event promises to start with a bang. JR Raphael is at San Francisco's Moscone Center with live play-by-play...

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Android 4.1, Jelly Bean: Hands-on impressions

Ready for a taste of Google's Android 4.1, a.k.a. Jelly Bean? JR Raphael takes the fresh new OS for a spin.

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Android upgrade report card: Who failed in the second quarter?

Android manufacturers love to make upgrade promises -- but how many of them actually follow through? A data-based analysis of who delivers and who disappoints.

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Android 4.1, Jelly Bean: The complete FAQ

What's new in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and what'll it mean for you? Here are answers to all of your most pressing questions. 

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Why I'm ditching the Verizon Galaxy Nexus

Once upon a time, Verizon's Galaxy Nexus seemed like the holy grail of mobile technology. For me, the fairy tale has ended.

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How to use your Android phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot -- for free

What's the secret to getting free Android hotspot functionality on any carrier? It's actually quite simple, and you don't even have to root your phone to do it. 

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Google Now revisited: One month with Android's new secret weapon

Google Now shows off the power of what a Google-made platform can do -- and what we're seeing in Android 4.1 today is only the tip of the iceberg.

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Verizon's tethering fiasco: A lesson in deception and denial

Verizon may have agreed to adjust its policies on smartphone tethering, but the carrier continues to mislead and deceive its customers about what's really going on. 

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Verizon's tethering settlement: What about Google Wallet?

Verizon's recent FCC settlement raises an interesting question: If the carrier isn't allowed to block tethering apps, should it be allowed to block Google Wallet?

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When are you getting Android 4.1? Good question

Since the launch of Android 4.1 in June, one thing's been on everyone's mind: "When is my device getting Jelly Bean already?"

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12 must-have Android apps

If you could have only 12 apps on your phone or tablet -- not counting the preinstalled Google services -- what would they be?

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