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Guides
Best Android SMS text messaging replacement apps [March 2014]
Apps
Plex makes Chromecast support free for everyone
Facebook Android app updated, bringing photos in comments, ability to delete albums, and more
Chromecast app sees update to version 1.5.3 with new language support and improved Samsung device optimization
Cameras
Specs for Samsung Galaxy S 5 Zoom surface on GFXBench
Carriers
Republic Wireless getting the Moto G
Straight Talk now offering nano SIM cards for compatible phones
T-Mobile celebrating the anniversary of its 4G LTE with network upgrades and a Verizon attack ad
US Cellular tweaks their plans to add more data
Verizon offering low price, contract encumbered Nexus 7 for $49.99
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is up for sale
Chromecast
Plex makes Chromecast support free for everyone
Chromecast app sees update to version 1.5.3 with new language support and improved Samsung device optimization
Google lowers cost for Google Drive storage
Google Glass
MedicAR for Google Glass uses augmented reality to teach future surgeons
Phones
Amazon expected to release “Project Aria” smartphone this year
Huawei’s Dual OS smartphone will be available in Q2
LG D850 (G3) model spotted on LG’s website hints at Quad HD screen
Screenshot taken on LG’s G3 pops up online, hinting at a quad HD screen resolution
Republic Wireless getting the Moto G
New and updated Galaxy S 5 TouchWiz apps now available for download
Lebron James not happy over how his Galaxy Note 3 wiped off all the data on it
Samsung’s Galaxy Grand 2 hits South Korea
International Galaxy S 3, Note 2, and Grand 2 Duos may actually get KitKat
Xiaomi kicks the budget phone game up a notch with a larger screen and octa-core processor
Security
Developer claims Samsung is using a backdoor to access user data, but security expert disagrees
Smartwatches
Specs of LG made Google smartwatch leak
Tablets
Verizon offering low price, contract encumbered Nexus 7 for $49.99
Samsung working on new tablet with AMOLED 2560×1600 display
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is up for sale
Updates
International Galaxy S 3, Note 2, and Grand 2 Duos may actually get KitKat
Miscellaneous
Analysts project Lenovo to become 2nd largest Android manufacturer
Amazon Prime increases price $20 to $99 per year
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