Best unlocked Android smartphones
In early 2015, we’re now seeing more and more OEMs bring their devices to market for low price points. It’s because of this trend that an increasing number of US customers are buying unlocked devices, rather than getting tied in to a 2-year contract. So, what are the best devices out there for the crowd that wants to move off-contract? We’ll take you through our list of the best unlocked Android smartphones for under $250, under $400 and above $400.
Without any further ado, let’s take a look!
Editor’s note: we’ll be updating this list regularly as new devices launch. It’s also worth noting that this article is written for a US-centric point of view, though (since they are unlocked) pretty much all of these devices are available outside of the US at least in some capacity.
Best Android phones under $250
#1 – Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen.)
The follow-up to the original Moto G holds a lot in common with its predecessor, including its 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU and 1GB of RAM. This time around, however, the display size has jumped up to 5-inches and the camera package has also improved.
Most versions of the Moto G are now running Android 5.0 Lollipop, though some models are still waiting for the update. Motorola’s Moto G series proves that low-price doesn’t have to mean low quality, something we’re also seeing with the even cheaper Moto E.
Specs
- 5-inch LCD display with 1280 x 720 resolution
- 1.2GHz Qualcomm quad-core Snapdragon 400 CPU
- 1GB of RAM
- 3G/GSM
- 8GB and 16GB storage options, microSD expansion
- 8MP rear cam, 2MP front cam
- 2070 mAh battery
- 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm, 149g
- Removable colored backs
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
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#2 – Motorola Moto E
Yet another phone from Motorola that proves you don’t need to pay top dollar to still get a solid Android experience. The Moto E is far from a power house with its dual-core Snapdragon 200 CPU and a smaller qHD 4.3-inch display, but the phone actually performs rather well, in large part thanks to its clean stock-like Android installation.
The Moto E actually has a few small advantages over the first-gen version of its bigger brother, such as its microSD expansion slot and the inclusion of a front-facing speaker, but the second gen Moto G takes these advantages away. Without a front cam and with slightly weaker specs, the Moto G (2nd gen) is the better deal but if you absolutely are looking for the cheapest phone around, the Moto E provides a $50 savings over the Moto G and yet is still without a doubt one of the best handsets you’ll find for under $250.
Specs
- 4.3-inch LCD display with 540×960 (qHD) resolution
- 1.2GHz Qualcomm dual-core Snapdragon 200 CPU
- 1GB of RAM
- 3G/GSM
- 4GB storage with microSD
- 5MP rear cam
- 1980 mAh battery
- 142g weight, 124.38 x 64.8 x 12.3mm
- Black, White with removable colored backs
- Android 4.4 KitKat (Lollipop update coming down the pipeline)
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#3 – Sony Xperia M2
The Sony Xperia M2 is a great offering because it provides premium Sony hardware for users on a budget. It has a 4.8-inch screen that should be plenty big enough for most users. The 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor and 1GB of RAM help run the device, and produce a smooth software experience overall. It also has an 8MP rear-facing camera and removable storage up to 32GB, so multimedia fans should be partial to this device. Though the M2 only has a 2300mAh battery, we found the battery life to be really exceptional.
Sony isn’t particularly known for their cheap handsets, especially in the States. So if you’ve been waiting to get your hands on a super-sleek Sony device, the Xperia M2 may be the one for you.
Specs
- 4.8-inch display with 540 x 960 resolution
- 1.2GHz Qualcomm quad-core Snapdragon 400 CPU
- 1GB of RAM
- 8GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 32GB
- 8MP rear cam, VGA front cam
- Non-removable 2300mAh battery
- 139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm, 148g
- Black, White, Purple
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat (Lollipop update coming down the pipeline)
Read more
- Sony Xperia M2 review
- Sony unveils entry-level Xperia M2, powered by Snapdragon 400 CPU
- Best Sony Xperia M2 cases
#4 – BLU Vivo Air
After a recent announcement at CES 2015, the BLU Vivo Air really stuck with us as one of the better Android devices on the market. It’s thin, extremely light and has a 4.8-inch screen that will likely suit most users’ needs. The Vivo Air is meant to be a thin, compact device that doesn’t break the bank. It has an octa-core processor, a clear 8MP rear-facing camera, and a 2100mAh battery that should be able to last you throughout the day on a single charge.
We really like what BLU has done with their newly-announced devices. If you’re looking for a sleek device for under $200, you may want to check this one out.
Specs
- 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with 720 x 1280 resolution
- 1.7GHz octa-core Mediatek 6592 CPU
- 1GB of RAM
- 16GB of on-board storage, no microSD card slot
- 8MP rear cam, 5MP front cam
- Non-removable 2100mAh battery
- 139.8 x 67.4 x 5.1 mm, 97g
- Black, White/Gold
- Android 4.4.2 KitKat (Lollipop update coming down the pipeline)
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- BLU has just announced seven new low-cost Android handsets at CES 2015
- Hands-on with BLU’s latest smartphones
Best Android phones under $450
#1 – LG Nexus 5
If you want a stock Android experience, the way Google intended it, then there’s no better choice than the Nexus family, and while the Nexus 6 is more powerful, the Nexus 5 is still an extremely capable handset with an excellent price/value ratio. On the downside, the phone is on its way out the door and so it only has limited stock in Google Play, though Google continues to trickle in more stock from time to time.
The LG Nexus 5 is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 CPU and has 2GB of RAM. The Nexus 5 is now running Android 5.0 Lollipop, so you can take advantage of Google’s most recent version of Android.
Specs
- 4.96-inch display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
- 2.3GHz Qualcomm quad-core Snapdragon 800 CPU
- 2GB of RAM
- GSM/3G/LTE
- NFC, A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Wireless charging
- 16GB and 32GB storage options
- 8MP rear cam with OIS, 1.3MP front
- 2300 mAh battery
- 130g, 137.84 x 69.7 x 8.59mm
- Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
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Buy now from Google Play from $350
#2 – OnePlus One
OnePlus came out of nowhere, but soon it seemed everyone in the tech world was talking about its “flagship killer.” Of course, OnePlus couldn’t hold all its bold promises, but the Chinese startup didn’t disappoint in one crucial area – the price. There’s simply no competitor delivering what the OnePlus One delivers at $300. And the One isn’t just a great affordable phone; it’s a great phone it its own.
With solid specs, unique features, and the clean CyanogenMod running on it, the OnePlus One is a great proposition for just about any user. All that considered, the device sells for half the price of similar devices, so we had to include it on our best unlocked Android smartphones list.
Specs
- 5.5-inch LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
- 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU
- 3GB of RAM
- 16/64GB of on-board storage, non-expandable
- 13MP rear cam, 5MP front cam
- Non-removable 3,100 mAh battery
- 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm, 162 g
- Silk White, Sandstone Black
- Android 4.4 KitKat/CyanogenMod 11 (Lollipop/CyanogenMod 12 update coming soon)
Read more
- OnePlus One review
- OnePlus One review – a follow up
- 7 common issues with the OnePlus One and how to fix them
While the OnePlus One is typically sold through a frustrating invite-only system, it ocassionally opens up sales to anyone who wants one. As an example, the phone is expected to be available to all for two hours on 1/19, and this is likely far from the last time OnePlus holds such an open window.
#3 – LG G3
Pick up the LG G3 and you will instantly see and feel what makes it special: the display is incredibly crisp and the thin bezels around it allowed LG to keep this device compact and lightweight – or at least more compact than other devices in its size class. Not only is the G3 small for its screen size, the placement of the power and volume buttons on the rear will make it even easier to operate this device.
The G3 doesn’t feature a metal construction like other contestants in our Android flagships roundup, and that thin design may make it more exposed to accidents. On the inside, there’s little to complain about, and you even get a removable battery, something that only the Note 4 offers from the other devices on this list. LG also made some big strides with the Android overlay running on the G3, which includes a few unique features that may prove very helpful.
Specs
- 5.5-inch LCD display with 1440 x 2560 resolution
- 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU
- 2/3GB of RAM
- 16/32GB of on-board storage, expandable
- 13MP rear cam, 2.1MP front cam
- Removable 3,000 mAh battery
- 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm, 149 g
- Metallic Black, Moon Violet, Silk White, Shine Gold, Burgundy Red
- Android 4.4 KitKat (Lollipop update coming down the pipeline)
Read more
- LG G3 review
- Shopping for LG G3 cases? Here are 9 solid suggestions
- Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs LG G3 quick look
Buy unlocked from Amazon for $400
#4 – Moto X (1st Gen.)
Ah, the memories. Motorola aimed to show us that they could make an inexpensive phone with midrange specifications that performed as well as the competition. They managed to succeed with the Moto X. Many people grew very fond of this device thanks to it’s smaller-than-usual 4.7-inch screen, stock Android software, and that weird dimple on the back that fits your index finger just right. All of these features coupled with Motorola’s own software enhancements (Active Display, Touchless Control, Moto Assist), made for one heck of a great phone.
It wasn’t the best phone on the market, spec-wise. But it didn’t need to be. It didn’t have tons of extra software features that nobody needs, nor did it have a nice 1080p display. The Moto X will continue to be one of our favorite Android phones of all time.
Specs
- 4.7-inch AMOLED display with 720 x 1280 resolution
- 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU
- 2GB of RAM
- 16/32/64GB on-board storage (no microSD slot)
- 10MP rear cam, 2MP front cam
- Non-removable 2200mAh battery
- 129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm, 130g
- Customizable via Moto Maker
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat (Lollipop update coming down the pipeline)
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Best Android phones $450 and above
#1 – Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Years after Samsung gambled on the original Note, the concept is still the phone to beat when it comes to large devices. While some competitors are offering larger screens, none of them can match the Note 4’s productivity-boosting stylus. The S Pen can truly enhance the way you interact with your phone, with a strong focus on doing actual work, from basic research, to composing a quick message, to multi-tasking. But it’s not just work: basically anything that requires precision and speed can be done better with a stylus.
While Samsung’s TouchWiz Android implementation has a bad reputation, nobody can deny that the Note 4’s feature set is compelling. You can make the most of that 5.7-inch screen with the new and improved multi-tasking tools, and that’s something you simply don’t get on other high-end Android phones. And, with the latest iteration of the series, the Note looks as good as it works, thanks to a finely chamfered aluminum frame. If you’re looking for the ultimate device for getting things done, the Note 4 is probably your best choice.
Specs
- 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 resolution
- 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 CPU
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128GB
- 16MP rear cam, 3.7MP front cam
- Removable 3220 mAh battery
- 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm, 176g
- Frosted White, Charcoal Black, Bronze Gold, or Blossom Pink
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat (Lollipop update coming down the pipeline)
Read more
- Galaxy Note 4 Review
- Galaxy Note 4 officially announced
- Best cases for your Galaxy Note 4
- Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Feature Focus – Multitasking
- It’s 2014 and we still don’t have a real Note alternative
Buy unlocked from Amazon for $673
#2 – Motorola Nexus 6
The Nexus 6 is a staple on any list of top Android handsets of the moment, looming large both literally and through what it represents – Google’s vision of what Android software should be like and what hardware that software needs in order to truly shine. That’s always been the case with Nexus devices, but the Motorola-made Nexus 6 is nothing like the understated Nexus 5, which almost vanished in the background to let Android shine through. The Nexus 6 is big and powerful; it makes a statement about its user and it turns heads.
The biggest drawback of the Nexus 6 is the one that makes it stand out – with its six inches display, the Nexus 6 will never be a good choice for everyone. However, if you’re fine with the size, there’s a lot to like about this phone – the screen is amazing, the processing package is top-notch, the camera is powerful, and build quality is as good as any. Plus, even if Motorola and other phonemakers are upping their updates game, Nexus is still the way to go if you like your phones up to date.
Specs
- 5.96-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 resolution
- 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 CPU
- 3GB of RAM
- 32/64GB of on-board storage, non-expandable
- 13MP rear cam, 2MP front cam
- Non-removable 3220 mAh battery
- 159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm, 184g
- Midnight Blue, Cloud White
- Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
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Buy unlocked from Play Store for $649
#3 – Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
With the original Moto X, Motorola proved you don’t need to have the latest specs to get a great user experience. With the second generation, the Lenovo-owned company took no chances and double-downed on the spec side as well, packing the new Moto X (2014) with a dense 5.2-inch AMOLED screen, a beefy processor, and a capable 13MP camera.
The Moto X (2014) is well equipped on the inside, but it’s the customizable skin that really sets it apart from other top Android phones out there. Motorola lets you choose your own combination of colors and materials, including the yet to be matched leather and natural wood options. The ability to harmonize its appearance to different styles makes the Moto a great gift for someone dear this holiday season. Other big selling points are the near-stock interface and Motorola’s proven commitment to bringing fast updates to it. If you’re looking for a balanced, stylish, and capable device, the Moto X (2014) should be high up your list.
Specs
- 5.2-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 1920 resolution
- 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU
- 2GB of RAM
- 16/32GB of on-board storage (no microSD slot)
- 13MP rear cam, 2MP front camera
- Non-removable 2300 mAh battery
- 140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm, 144g
- Customizable via Moto Maker
- Water resistant
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
Read more
- Moto X (2014) review
- Moto X (2014) officially announced
- Moto X (2014): Moto Voice setup – feature focus
Buy unlocked from Amazon for $499.99
#4 – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
The other entries on our list of best Android smartphones all feature displays that are larger than five inches. If you love expansive screens, you’ve never been more spoiled with choice. But what if you like your smartphones smaller? The 4.6-inch Xperia Z3 Compact is probably your best choice. In a landscape of underpowered “Mini” phones, Sony’s Xperia Z3 Compact stands out as a smaller phone that doesn’t require many compromises. Perhaps the only feature that may turn you off from the Z3 Compact is the 720 x 1280 screen, which is a perfectly decent 319 ppi, but clearly lags behind the other phones on this list.
Everything else is at the high end of the scale, including the processing package and especially the 21MP camera, identical to the shooter on the bigger Xperia Z3. The Android implementation is relatively close to stock and doesn’t indulge in any visual excesses, though you will have to deal with a fair amount of bloatware. Plus, you get Sony’s iconic design in a lightweight package that may feel refreshing after having to handle some bigger phones.
Specs
- 4.6-inch LCD display with 720 x 1280 resolution
- 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU
- 2GB of RAM
- 16GB of on-board storage, expandable
- 20.7MP rear cam, 2.2MP front cam
- Non-removable 2,600 mAh battery
- 127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm, 129 g
- Green, Orange, White, Black
- Android 4.4 KitKat
- Water resistant – IP68
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Buy unlocked from Amazon for $519.95
There you have it – our picks from the best unlocked Android has to offer right now. Missed anything? Tell us in the comments!
Hoot Apps’ new widget to rival android’s quick settings?
Hoot Apps has recently released “Action Widgets,” an app created to simplify the process of changing common android settings, without having to distrupt your current task. It accomplishes this by adding a bar of quick settings to your notification panel, or to your home screen depending on your preference. The quick toggles are chosen by the user, and an extensive selection of over 20 toggles is included. Matching the variety of toggles, there are also 28 themes available for the app.
If you’d like a quicker way to access some of your settings, then check out the link down below!
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10 of the most popular apps this week (January 2)
Welcome back to the regular series aimed at helping Android users get more from their devices. If you’re looking for some new Android apps or games check it out: we have a handful of popular new titles to get you started. What you’ll find below are some of the hottest trending apps of the last seven days (or so). We’re certain you will find something fun to play with this weekend. Let’s get to it!
Business Calendar 2
The very popular Business Calendar app has a successor, Business Calendar 2. Rather than just updating their other app, they have rebuilt the it from the ground up, claiming to have made it better in the process. This app prides itself in allowing you to view your entire schedule in various ways, including the bird’s-eye view of the month seen above. It also helps you find open spots in your schedule to plan a meeting. They have a free version as well as a paid version that has more features. If your phone’s stock calendar isn’t doing it for you or doesn’t have enough features, this is the app for you.
Falcon Pro 3
Falcon Pro 3 is the same developer who made the popular Falcon and Falcon Pro 2 apps. They were both so popular in fact, that both times the apps had run out of Twitter tokens, and had to make a workaround for people to use it. Falcon Pro 3 is a totally new app, though, but brings a lot of neat features, and a design that you’ll drool over that has Material Design cues. It is also simple and quick, so it doesn’t require a lot of resources. The only downside is you have to pay for each Twitter account you add to the app, but this is likely the way to slow down the use of Twitter tokens. I have experience with this developer with his other Falcon apps and his Flyne app, and I’m always impressed. He also always updates quickly and frequently.
Looney Tunes Dash!
Endless runner games have endless possibilities to them, and Warner Brothers seems to agree as a new endless runner game has been released, Looney Tunes Dash! Looney Tunes Dash! allows you to play as several Looney Tunes such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, and more. You can reenact episodes with the game, complete levels, and more. It has a 4.1 Star rating, so check it out.
Adobe Lightroom Mobile
Adobe has released a mobile version of Lightroom, allowing users to edit photos that are anything from a .jpg from a smartphone to a raw image from a DSLR. It has a lot of the functionality from the desktop version, but optimized for mobile use. The app itself is free, but you need a subscription in order to use it. However, there’s a free 30-day trial available for users who aren’t quite sure. Check it out with the widget below.
9GAG Redhead Redemption
I’ll leave it to the description to say this: “This is no ordinary zombie game! Well, maybe it is, but it is LOADED WITH FUN!” This is the first game from popular site 9GAG, and they released it on Android first, with an iOS version on the way. It looks like it is not only a fun zombie runner shooter game, but looks like it might be loaded with jokes along the way. Either way, it has 4.6 stars and over 100,000 downloads. Download it with the widget below.
Microsoft Word & Excel Preview
Microsoft has been very weird about their interaction with Google and Android, but recently they have been flooding the Play Store with their apps. Well, now they have Word and Excel apps that you can use on tablets with screens 7 inches are larger. If you want a better word document and spreadsheet editor, these might be for you.
Shift
Shift is for those who enjoy using Instagram and just taking photos in general and applying filters to them, but would like a little more freedom in what the filter is and adjusting it. You can use sliders to adjust colors and shades, and even favorite filters that you really like to use later on other photos. It looks like this is an app I am going to keep on my phone. Download it below.
Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the Borderlands looks to continue where the story left off in Borderlands 2 in a 5 part episode game. Everything is there, from the graphics, to the humor, to some of the iconic characters. However, because of the high quality of the game, it is $4.99, and will cost more for each episode. There is also a minimum system requirements, listed below. Still, it looks like a lot of fun, and is sure to be entertaining.
Minimum specs:
GPU: Adreno 300 series, Mali-T600 series, PowerVR SGX544, or Tegra 4
CPU: Dual core 1.2GHz
Memory: 1GB
SimplePlanes
SimplePlanes allows you to design, build, and fly your own planes. The graphics are retro-looking, but done well. You can also do dogfights, complete challenges, and more. It is $4.99, and requires 512MB of RAM and a 1GHz processor. It already has 4.5 stars, and looks like a lot of fun. Download it with the widget below.
Hidely
Hidely is a camera and photo gallery that looks to encrypt and password protect your photos. With it you can keep your pictures in a vault, and share it securely so that they are only shared with those you desire. For those who remember the celebrity photo leak that happened earlier this year and are nervous about it might take this into consideration.
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Samsung to intro round smartwatch at MWC, report says
With Mobile World Congress around the corner, we turn our attention to Samsung who could be set to release a round smartwatch at the event. According to a new report, the company are set to release their first round smartwatch to complete directly with the Moto 360 and LG G Watch R. It seems however,… Read more »
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Reasons to upgrade to Android 5.0 Lollipop
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In the world of technological innovation, its course is often defined by the actions of leading brands. In the face of intense market competition and driven by the desire to dominate a specific market sector, companies invest heavily in the development of new technology and improvement that will redefine the consumer experience. Take the smartphone market, for example, where Android responded to the launch of Apple’s successful iOS 8 software by releasing its own upgrade in the form of the Lollipop (Android) 5.0.
Like the iOS 8, Androids’ own Lollipop update includes several targeted enhancements. The first of these is the inclusion of Android RunTime (ART), which improves application performance in terms of speed, responsiveness and consistency. It is also 64-bit compatible, and the initial tests that have been conducted through tests such as Google’s Nexus 9 underline the improved performance that they tool delivers. It is particularly beneficial for business users or freelancers, who may often be required to operate multiple applications simultaneously and in real-time.
Android have also equipped the Android Lollipop upgrade with security features, thanks at least in part to the increased prevalence of virtual retailing and responsive online slots sites. More specifically, users can now ‘pin’ specific screen or applications, locking other users out of these functions while ensuring that the handset remains active. This is great for parents who wish to protect sensitive data without disabling their devices entirely, while it also makes it far easier to maintain battery life and protect your data in the event that your phone is lost or stolen.
In terms of practical usage, the Android 5.0 upgrade also incorporates a detailed usage chart and heightened battery saver mode. This is the brainchild of Google, who are in the midst of a drive to increase processing speeds and ensure that Android applications can run simultaneously without compromising the performance of individual devices. Although this project is its infancy, there are signs of it in the recent upgrade and a clear indication of the direction that future operating system updates will take.
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Android 5.0.2 factory images for Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 10 available for download
On Thursday, Jan 15th, Google released the factory images for the latest Nexus 7 (2013 edition), as well as the Nexus 10.
They both are shown with a build LRX22G, which is the same build number as the Nexus 7 (2012).
You can use these images for a fresh build of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop for your Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 10 and can be grabbed from here. For those who want to just update OTA then Google will begin issuing these shortly.
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Google releases Android 5.0.2 factory images for Nexus 10 and 2013 Nexus 7
Google has just posted Android 5.0.2 Lollipop factory images for the Nexus 10 and 2013 Nexus 7. Until now, the only images that were available were for the 2012 Nexus 7. The build number on today’s images is the same as last month’s LRX22G. Google hasn’t posted any change log, but we aren’t expecting big changes in the new firmware.
The images are available on Google’s developer site and should begin to rollout over-the-air soon. If you don’t want to wait, however, you can check out our guide on installing factory images here, and download the image via the source link below.
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Google Maps for Android now lets you easily share directions
While you’ve been able to share specific places you’ve located in the Google Maps app for some time, pinging directions over to your friends and family hasn’t been so simple. With today’s Android update, however, the company has finally done something about it. Now, when you load a navigation route inside the app, you’ll notice a new “Share directions” option appear in the menu. The feature automatically creates a numbered list of text directions and attaches a link, which can then be shared via any compatible app on your Android device. WhatsApp and Facebook are probably the most logical destinations, letting the recipient load the link and see the same route on their device. Although Android users are currently only able to send routes using this new option, iPhone owners can receive load shared directions inside the Maps iOS app (if they have it installed) — useful if you’re the one having to constantly help someone operate their new smartphone.
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Via: Android Police
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Earth to Judy Jetson: The fashion app of your dreams has arrived
Need help choosing today’s outfit? There’s an app for that. It’s called ClosetSpace and in addition to the aforementioned feature, it also offers an on-demand pro stylist ($25/month) and outfit recommendations based on the weather. It all works based on you either uploading photos of individual pieces or adding them from retailer catalogs, and it’ll analyze your collection and offer deals from brands and services based on what’s in your closet. The app’s available for Android and iOS, too. What’s more, should you want to offload a few pieces, in the future the app’ll connect you to secondhand marketplaces where you can list them with one click, according to TechCrunch. Sounds pretty futuristic, yeah? Well, we’re guessing that if all you wear is American Apparel tees and Levis, this might not be nearly as useful.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Via: TechCrunch
Source: ClosetSpace, Google Play, iTunes
Alleged HTC timetable spells out Android 5.0 dates
If you’re the owner of an HTC One M8 or HTC One M7 and are patiently awaiting the arrival of the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, then you’ll be happy that you’ll be receiving the update very soon, as we already know.
But what about the other HTC devices like the HTC One E8, or the HTC Desire 610? Well according to a new roadmap that has been leaked, it looks like these devices are next up on the list after the HTC One.
The HTC One E8 will receive Android Lollipop in the second quarter of 2015, as well as HTC Desire EYE, HTC One M8 EYE, and HTC Butterfly 2. The HTC One max, HTC M7 Dual SIM, HTC Desire 816, HTC Desire 820u, HTC One (M8) mini, One E8 China, and the One M8 EYE China will follow in the third quarter, with the HTC Desire 610, HTC Desire 820s, HTC Desire 510 and the HTC One mini following in quarter four.
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