Nate Swanner

That Galaxy S5 is tempting, but do you want to upgrade? If you’re stuck in a contract with your carrier, the time when you can upgrade may seem really far off. You could pay the early termination fee, but that’s an expense you probably don’t want. Even if you’re enrolled in a program like Jump from T-Mobile, the expense can still seem daunting. Is there a workaround — a way to make your phone more Galaxy S5-ish?

At Google I/O this week, a lot was brought to developers across the world (consumers are getting quite a bit of useful stuff, too). While we won’t see much of this immediately, Google’s annual Developers conference still yielded a lot of great stuff. Here’s a quick recap! Android “L” The next version of Android is coming later this year, and promises to be a solid, incremental update. There are no overarching features to mention, but the overall fit and finish is getting a healthy upgrade. Aesthetically, “L” will be bolder, brighter, and a touch more modern. The experience will also

You want one, but which is the best weather app for Android? With so many options to choose from, which is going to strike that delicate balance between useful and easy on the eyes? Are they worth spending for? We run through a few to give you a great idea of just what’s what with Android weather apps. From some familiar faces to a few niche oddities, we present the best weather apps for Android, even crowning a winner! The Weather Channel Who’s going to beat the standard, right? The one who started our fascination with weather in the modern

What’s Summer without having the mood set with live Android wallpapers? If you don’t take a minute to stop and enjoy the short season, it’ll pass you by. Once Fall is here, Summer is at its furthest point from us, so better take advantage while you can. You don’t have to put sunscreen on and get sand between your toes, though; in fact, you never even have to put your phone down! Let’s face it, you’re not going to put your phone down, even if we suggested it. In our connected lives, our smartphones are the central nervous system, and