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  In Pictures: 10 best Android announcements at Mobile World Congress 2013

  Even though Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy S4 announcement never happened, there were many notable Android-related announcements at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week.

  In Pictures: 10 best Android announcements at Mobile World Congress 2013
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  In Pictures: 10 most excellent free Android games

  No money? Need entertainment? No problem.

  In Pictures: 10 most excellent free Android games
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  In Pictures: The 31 weirdest, wackiest and coolest sci/tech stories of 2012

  From Google Android development to crazy iPhone stunts, it’s been a busy year

  In Pictures: The 31 weirdest, wackiest and coolest sci/tech stories of 2012
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  In Pictures: Android apps of the week ending December 9

  Highlights and lowlights from the Google Play Store’s “trending” section, fast-moving freebies and more.

  In Pictures: Android apps of the week ending December 9
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  In Pictures: Android turns five - a look back

  With the fifth anniversary of the Google Android operating system’s release quickly approaching, we look back on the platform’s rise from also-ran to market leader.

  In Pictures: Android turns five - a look back
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  SLIDESHOW: Most Anticipated Tech Products of 2012

  From Apple's iPhone 5 to next-gen thermostats to OLED TVs, here are 10 tech products we're looking forward to seeing in 2012.

  SLIDESHOW: Most Anticipated Tech Products of 2012
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  7 free Siri alternatives for Android

  Here are seven Android personal assistants that you can chat up to do your bidding.

  7 free Siri alternatives for Android
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  IN PICTURES: Best Free Android Apps of 2011

  From word games to new social networks and streaming services, it was a very good year for beefing up your Android device without having to drop a single dime. Here are some recommendations.

  IN PICTURES: Best Free Android Apps of 2011
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  In pictures: Android 4 'Ice Cream Sandwich'

  Google's mobile OS gets a major upgrade this week if the tipsters are right, but there's no need to wait to see some of the new capabilities in action.

  In pictures: Android 4 'Ice Cream Sandwich'
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  In Pictures: Android to iOS - Where Google 'inspired' Apple

  iPhone and iPad aficionados like to cite Google's copying of iOS features -- but the reverse happens, too

  In Pictures: Android to iOS - Where Google 'inspired' Apple
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  10 best Android tablet apps for news junkies

  CIO's gadget guru Al Sacco spotlights 10 great applications for your Android tablet that will keep you up to date on news, sports, entertainment, stocks and much more. These apps look great and perform even better -- and most are free.

  10 best Android tablet apps for news junkies
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  IN PICTURES: Free Android apps - 11 great utilities for your phone

  You can never have too many Android apps ... especially when they're free. Here are 11 downloads that deserve a spot on your device, each designed to add functionality to your Google phone and enhance your overall Android experience.

  IN PICTURES: Free Android apps - 11 great utilities for your phone
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  IN PICTURES: The 10 most essential apps for Android phone users

  An Android expert discusses the 10 apps he just can't live without

  IN PICTURES: The 10 most essential apps for Android phone users
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  IN PICTURES: 10 cool apps for Android Honeycomb tablets

  Here are 10 apps that show off the power and versatility of the Android Honeycomb tablet platform

  IN PICTURES: 10 cool apps for Android Honeycomb tablets
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  IN PICTURES: Top 15 Android Apps For Smartphone Shutterbugs

  Use these Android apps to add effects to your mobile photos and make them easier to take

  IN PICTURES: Top 15 Android Apps For Smartphone Shutterbugs