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Syrian Electronic Army, a hacking group responsible for several visible attacks in the last few weeks, has evidently taken control of BSkyB's Sky apps in the Play Store, replacing the promo header with SEA's logo, and replacing app descriptions with "Syrian Electronic Army Was Here."    In a tweet earlier, BSkyB warned its users to uninstall all Sky apps, as they "were hacked and replaced." Indeed, BSkyB's apk files were replaced by the hacking group. UPDATE: All Sky's Android a...

As we already know, the white Nexus 4 is very much real. Months after first showing up on the web, it re-appeared at Google I/O in all its glory, with June 10th tipped as a possible launch date by AndroidAndMe's co-founder Taylor Wimberly. Alongside it, according to Taylor, Android 4.3 would be unveiled as well. While I can't confirm the date (even if the information was correct at the time of I/O, plans can change for any reason), what I can show you today are some of the press photos of the...

Android developers in Argentina have received a letter from Google informing them that Google will no longer be able to accept payments on behalf of the developers beginning June 27. This applies to both paid apps and in-app purchases, and is likely due to new restrictions by the Argentina government on currency exchanges. Not only ... Come comment on this article: Google no longer able to accept payments for app developers in Argentina Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, a...

Is your top half clothed? Alternatively, is your top half sufficiently showing your love for Android? If the answer to either is 'no,' you might want to head over to LOL Shirts today to pick up some new threads at a steep discount. LOL Shirts has a coupon for $5 off each shirt with free shipping, which works out to $7.99 per tee. There are a couple neat Android options, which should pique your interest. In the Geek category, there are three pro-Android tees: My Android Eats Apples, Android E...

The latest round of rumors from the HTC camp are saying that a newer HTC One may be launching soon. The catch? It’ll have a larger screen, supposedly between 5 and 6 inches. Now, before you flip out and bash HTC for replacing a flagship device so quickly, (again) the rumors suggest that this larger ... Come comment on this article: New version of HTC One to launch with a larger screen Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Got plans for Memorial Day? If you're in the US, you're probably right in the middle of a long weekend. If you're looking for something to keep occupied, you're in luck – there are tons of apps and games on sale for the weekend. From utility-minded apps like Dropsync Pro to lighthearted time wasters like Cut the Rope Experiments, the Play Store's got some deals you should check out. We'll be keeping the list updated as we find more. Apps Dictionary.com Premium – $0.99 (from $2.9...

Time for new apps to check out in the App Weekender! These are some of the gems that came through our queue this week so we haven’t reviewed them yet but they look enticing enough to download… let us know what you think of the new apps in the comments. There’s easy one click links below... View ArticleApp Weekender: 25+ new apps you should try this weekend is a post from: AndroidTapp.com Check Out More Related: 8 Best Android Apps to Ditch Cable TV for Cord Cutters 6 Best Vid...

One of the more interesting alternative launchers out there (that is to say, one that isn't just a grid of apps and widgets plus a drawer) is Action Launcher. This premium custom launcher has been gaining fans since its launch, thanks to a unique gesture-based app drawer and a focus on speed and usability. With version 1.7, developer Chris Lacy has added some of the features this younger launcher lacks, most notably icon theme support - the various theme packs for GO, Nova, and Apex launchers...

No one wants to drop $700-800 on an unlocked smartphone, but that might be your only option if you want the latest and greatest sans contract. In the case of the new Galaxy S4, eBay has been offering some compelling deals culminating in today's $599.99 offer. It's a heck of a deal! The i9500 is the unlocked international variant of the 16GB GS4, meaning it will not work on LTE networks. You're limited to HSPA+ 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100. That also means Verizon and Sprint customers are out of l...

Today Nokia has decided to file yet another patent suit against HTC claiming infringement with the HTC One its main target. According to Nokia, HTC hasn’t taken any action to prevent infringement and said the company “tried to shift responsibility to its suppliers.” Nokia’s obvious main goal here is to somehow stop HTC’s sales of the ... Come comment on this article: Nokia brings up new patent suit against HTC in hopes to ban HTC One sales Visit TalkAndroid for Android ne...