The great Ars Android interface shootout
We cut through the clutter—apps, lock screens, bloatware, and more.
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Florence is a former reviews editor at Ars.
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Small hands rejoice! HTC unveils the One mini
Its insides are a lot like the failed HTC First, however.
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HTC hints at upcoming launch for miniature One counterpart
If the HTC One is too big for you, try on the One mini for size.
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Chrome for Android beta’s update indicates plug-in free video is coming
The mobile version of the browser may soon be able to video chat with a third-party app.
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Verizon’s rumored plan may ensure you always have a new phone in your hands
Verizon may go the way of T-Mobile’s JUMP! as soon as next month.
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LTE-compatible Sony Xperia Z handset finally arrives in the US
The device will be sold exclusively on T-Mobile for $99.
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August event invite teases LG’s Snapdragon 800-packing Optimus G sequel
Qualcomm’s latest, greatest SoC could see its big debut in just a few weeks.
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Review: The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Google Play Edition is great (for now)
How much better is the Google Play Edition of the Galaxy S 4 over Samsung’s?
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Black HTC One mini leaks reveal very minor design differences
It looks a lot like its older sibling, but with more rockers and a recessed camera.
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Motorola taps into American patriotism to advertise the upcoming Moto X
There’s no launch date for the Android handset just yet, but the advertising has begun.
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Android 4.3 teardown reveals small, blink-and-you’ll-miss-them changes
The software update seems to have a clear theme: “increase energy efficiency.”
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It’s time to say goodbye to Google Reader and hello to something new
If you’re an Android user, you might find these five apps worth checking out.
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It’s not all code: A walk-through of goodies from Microsoft Build 2013
We saw laptops, tablets, and so many 3D printers. Take a look through our gallery.
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Here’s what Android 4.3 might look like on a Galaxy S 4
Leaks show small changes to Android 4.2, but we don’t know everything yet.
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Stock versions of the One and Galaxy S 4 aren’t quite Nexus devices
They’ll likely not be on the same update cycle as the rest of the devices in the Nexus family.
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How Digg plans to conquer the mobile sphere with its RSS Reader
Talking with the Digg team about its future plans for the reader application.
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Microsoft shows off WebGL, touch-capable features in Internet Explorer 11
New features will make the browser safer and more user friendly.
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Google Now introduces a few new contextually aware features
Google Now’s new Cards let you play music and interact with your TV
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Ouya hardware impressions, aka Indie Game: The Console
It’s low on horsepower but delivers plenty of cheap, interesting TV gaming.
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Sony goes bigger and even more waterproof with the Xperia Z Ultra
It will also feature one of Qualcomm’s newest processors and Android 4.2.2.
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Second time’s the charm: The Xperia Tablet Z review
Sony goes high-end with a thin, waterproof chassis and MHL capabilities.
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Samsung launches three different flavors of its Galaxy Tab 3
How big do you want the screen to be?
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Rockmelt will help soften the blow when Google Reader finally leaves you
Also this week in Android apps: Dolphin browser, Aviary, and PushBullet.
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Rumor: Google may help you get rid of your junk with its new service
It’s called Google Mine and it sounds like a version of Craigslist for Google Plus.
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Samsung reveals an Android-powered camera with interchangeable lenses
The Galaxy NX will feature an array of lenses and plenty of software perks.
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Sources say Samsung may have declined to produce the next Facebook phone
In a meeting with Zuckerberg, the company expressed its disinterest.
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Everything we think we know about the Moto X
Still no official announcements, but rumors about the supposed superphone won’t stop.
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T-Mobile announces the arrival of the Sony Xperia Z later this summer
There is no exact release date for the water-resistant phone just yet.
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How CyanogenMod’s founder is giving Android users their privacy back
New “Incognito Mode” enables more granular privacy settings than in stock Android.
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Google Play Music All Access: plenty of syllables, nearly as many features
Review: How does Google’s new streaming radio service stack up to Spotify and Rdio?
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Everything.me launcher for Android aims to deliver a new experience every time
We’ll also touch upon Yahoo’s sports app, cloud print, and floating notifications.
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FCC filing shows a possible 2nd-gen Asus Nexus tablet
Could it finally be the “droid” tablet refresh we’ve been waiting for?
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Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active begin tomorrow at AT&T
Handset will officially be on sale June 21.
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Samsung wants you to point-and-shoot with its Galaxy S 4 Zoom
The camera-phone hybrid will run Android and feature 10x optical zoom.
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Compact, mid-range HTC One may debut this summer
The HTC One Mini will have less-powerful specs and a smaller screen.
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Cupertino’s photocopiers: What iOS 7 borrowed from Android
The resemblance is uncanny.
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