During Google’s developer conference, Google I/O, we got a developers preview of the next Android software update. Along with that developers preview we got a full changelog for the new software and ...

Bluetooth low energy -- featured in the Apple iPhone, HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 -- will allow devices to transmit data without using a lot of battery power. HTC Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) ...

Michael is a born Texan and a former graphic designer. He's been covering technology in general and Android in particular since 2011. His interests include folk music, football, science fiction, and ...

Bluetooth* LE (BLE) communication use is exploding both in commercial products and hobby applications, mainly due to its low-cost and low-power requirements. This makes it an excellent choice when you ...

BLE is tailor-made for devices with strict power requirements, such as fitness trackers and other devices that don’t involve audio and video transmission. In contrast, Bluetooth Classic primarily ...

If you’ve ever used bitcoin currency, you know that it can be frustrating to try to send and receive money when QR codes aren’t cooperating.Solar reflection, phones with cracked screens, and poorly ...

Cody has been writing with Android Police for ten years. While best known for the hundreds of APK Teardowns and breaking news on many of Google’s new products and services, he also covers deeper ...

Google launched the first beta for Android O yesterday, with a bevy of improvements and changes baked into the operating system. Like Apple, Google's OS launches go through their own cadence, with ...