Chrome for Android can push notifications to mobile users. Screen shot by Scott Webster/CNET You’re already used to your mobile apps pushing notifications to your smartphone or tablet, but how about your browser? A new feature in Chrome’s Android browser lets third-party websites alert device-owners to breaking headlines or new content, maybe even deals. Related …
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AT&T dials up the LG G Flex 2 for April 24. Josh P. Miller/CNET It has a self-healing coating; a large, flexible display, and plenty of personality. If you want the LG G Flex 2 on AT&T, though, it won’t come cheap. Related Links LG G Flex 2 review LG G4: What we know so far AT&T’s Cricket jumps on …
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Early adopters can score the unlocked smartphone for $200. Alcatel Alcatel is pushing its latest phone hard. On Friday, the smartphone-maker announced that its OneTouch Idol 3 is available for pre-order. Arriving a couple days ahead of its April 21 presale date, the phone also carries a lower price point. Related Links Unlocked Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 sells for $250 …
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The LG G4 features a “vegetable-tanned” leather cover. LG LG just can’t wait to tell you about its upcoming flagship phone. Scheduled for arrival on April 28, the LG G4 has seen plenty of official details spill out over the last few weeks. Related Links LG G4: what we know so far LG teases improved G4 camera lens LG debuts …
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The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is one of two AT&T phones seeing Lollipop this week. Andrew Hoyle/CNET It seems not a day goes by without another smartphone picking up its Android 5.0 update. Today sees a pair of AT&T handsets from Samsung joining the Lollipop guild. Related Links Samsung Galaxy Alpha review Samsung Galaxy S5 Active review Android 5.0: Unified, fresh …
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The Samsung Galaxy S6 comes to Cricket on April 24. Josh Miller/CNET Cricket Wireless is the latest US carrier to sell the Samsung Galaxy S6 , a CNET Editors’ Choice winner. Customers can buy the phone online and in Cricket stores using one of the carrier’s new Phone Payment Plans. Related Links Amazon and Cricket Wireless team up to switch …
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The Sony Xperia Z3 could have two successors by the end of the year. Andrew Hoyle/CNET There are leaks and there are leaks. Although Sony hasn’t unveiled the Xperia Z4, the first set of hardware rumors for the Sony Xperia Z5 has just come to light. According to sources close to AndroidOrigin, Sony Mobile plans to release three versions of …
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The Xperia Z should see Android 5.0 in the coming weeks. Sarah Tew/CNET Android 5.0 Lollipop is ready to roll on half a dozen Sony smartphones. Related Links T-Mobile stops selling Xperia Z3 in latest Sony setback Sony said to be slashing 1,000 more jobs in mobile division Sony Xperia Z3 review Google Android 5.0 review A post on Sony’s …
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Verizon has a Lollipop-flavored update for its LG G3. Josh Miller/CNET Verizon became the latest wireless provider to release an Android 5.0 update for its LG G3 smartphone. Related Link HTC One M8 and LG G3 pick up Android 5.0 Lollipop Android rolls out ‘on-body’ smart lock to foil device thieves The wait is over, Android Auto is finally hitting …
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Huawei’s latest Android will be sold direct to U.S. consumers. Huawei Huawei is all ready to launch its latest entry-level smartphone, the SnapTo, in the US next week. Related Links Huawei rumored as Google’s next Nexus partner Huawei shifts sights to high-end smartphones Money, power, wearables! Phone-maker Huawei wants more, more, more The SnapTo runs Android 4.4 KitKat on a …
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