Would you “go long” for the new Moto X? (I know it’s a terrible joke but I’m leaving it in.) Photo: Verizon
Football fans shopping for a new smartphone need look no further than Verizon’s new Moto X, which is designed to look and feel like a leather football… one that carries a Verizon logo. The handset is available to order now, priced at $119.99 — the same price as the white and bamboo model.
The Note Edge is coming. Photo: Samsung
Samsung made phablet fans in the U.S. wait a while for the Galaxy Note 4, and they’ve been waiting even longer for its peculiar brother, the Galaxy Note Edge. But the South Korean company has today confirmed that the Note Edge will be arriving in the U.S. this month, with AT&T first to kick off sales this week.
Nexus 6 will work on Verizon. Image: Google
When Verizon mysteriously disappeared from a list of carriers supported by the Nexus 6 on Google Play, some consumers were worried that the device would no longer be available on Big Red. But according to those who have already received the device, it works just fine on Verizon right out of the box.
No one wants Android’s bloatware. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Android
One of the downsides to choosing Android over iOS — if you live in the U.S., at least — is that carriers like to pre-install their own apps and services and prevent you from removing them. Often called “bloatware,” the apps sometimes include custom messaging apps, navigation clients, payment services, and more.
Very few Android users appreciate bloatware, and Google knows that. Thankfully, the company is now doing something about it. With Lollipop, it’ll be easier than ever for users to banish bloatware for good.
The DROID Turbo is packing impressive specs. Photo: Verizon
It may not be as pretty as this year’s Moto X, but Motorola’s new DROID Turbo is far more impressive under the hood. It’s packing Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 805 processor, a super sharp Quad HD display, and a massive 3,900mAh battery that promises up to 48 hours of life in between charges.
And when you do get low on juice, a 15-minute charge will keep you going for 8 hours, thanks to Turbo Charging.
