Android Apps: Free, Paid, Games, Must-Haves, and More

Instagram Rolling Archive Feature Out to All Users

Tim June 13, 2017 16

The Archive feature that first popped up for select Instagram users a few weeks ago is now rolling out to all users, according to the latest announcement from the company. With Archive, users can essentially hide whatever media they want from their profile,...

Google’s Pixel Launcher Hits 1 Million Installs

Kellen June 13, 2017 16

Which probably also means they've only sold 1 million Pixel phones. After releasing a cool 8 months ago, that sure doesn't seem like very many phones. We know that Google has struggled to produce enough to meet what little demand there once was, but only a...

Ubisoft to Launch South Park: Phone Destroyer Later This Year

Tim June 12, 2017 16

A new mobile game from Ubisoft and South Park Digital Studios will soon come to Android and iOS devices, South Park: Phone Destroyer. Developed by Ubisoft studio RedLynx, the game is a card-collecting RPG with real-time strategy, but also a Multiplayer aspect,...

Gboard Receives Phrase Predictions and Emoji Handwriting

Tim June 12, 2017 16

An update is rolling out to users of Gboard, introducing a few new features catered to lovers of emoji and those looking to possibly shave a few seconds off the time it takes to draft a message. For the emoji peeps, Gboard now features an emoji handwriting...

Noodlecake Hosting $0.99 Sale on Google Play, Intros New Game

Tim June 9, 2017 16

Right in time for the weekend, Noodlecake is hosting a sale on a number of its title on Google Play, a few of which I can confirm are pretty awesome. There are six titles in total, one of which is a new release. Published this week, Journey Below is an auto-...

You Can Now Find Facebook Video on Android TV, Sole Purpose is Video Watching

Tim June 7, 2017 16

If you can't get enough of the videos you find on your Facebook News Feed, the Facebook Video app for Android TV was made for you. Available inside of Google Play from within the regular Facebook app (just search for Facebook on the Android TV), the app's...

Nova Launcher Stable Update Includes Android O Notification Badges, Round Searchbar Styling

Tim June 7, 2017 16

An update to the stable version of Nova Launcher is now rolling out to Google Play, bringing with it the same changes beta users saw a couple of weeks ago. Inside, stable users will find Android O style notification badges (dots), a round searchbar styling (...

Chrome 59 for Android Brings Speedier Page Loads, Less Memory Usage

Kellen June 7, 2017 16

Chrome 59 for Android is rolling out as I type this and it includes a single new feature, according to Google. That feature is the ability to "load pages faster" while using "less memory with an updated JavaScript engine." That sounds sweet. I love speed. I...

DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 16

Google issued a statement last night after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) shared an outline of demands it is considering...

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Android’s Theft Protection and Remote Lock Start Rolling Out

Kellen October 7, 2024 3

Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be coming soon to...

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Samsung’s One UI 7 Won’t Hit Beta Until “End of This Year” (Updated)

Kellen October 3, 2024 3

Google offered up Android 15 in several preview and beta forms for a good chunk of 2024 before pushing it to AOSP at the...

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Gmail Gets Refreshed Summary Cards, New “Happening Soon” Section

Kellen October 2, 2024 2

Gmail is getting several big changes to the way it presents information for purchases, events, bills, and travel emails. The...

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Android 16 Codename Tipped to be Baklava

Tim September 30, 2024 17

It appears as though Google is getting ready to start over, folks. Or maybe more appropriately, they already did and we're...

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Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: An Excellent Foldable That’s Tempting Me

Kellen September 26, 2024 24

Google certainly went big this year when it comes to smartphone releases and choices. Not only did they give us a Pixel 9,...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: Really Incredible Audio

Kellen September 25, 2024 16

It has been two years since we reviewed the original Pixel Buds Pro, which means it has been that long since Google gave us...

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Wear OS 5 Update is Here for Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2! (Updated)

Kellen September 24, 2024 4

Update: We are seeing reports that Google has pulled this update following an issue with the software that is essentially...

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DEAL: $750 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra With Trade, $380 Off Without

Kellen October 9, 2024 16

As Amazon's latest rendition of deal days rolls into day 2, there are still plenty of discounts to look at, especially if you...

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Prime Day Knocks Pixel 8 Lineup Down to Low of $400 ($300 Off)

Tim October 8, 2024 16

Prime Day is in full swing and one of the best mobile deals we're seeing involves last year's Pixel 8 lineup. Should you not...

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$500 Off Galaxy Z Fold 6 for Prime Day is Big

Kellen October 8, 2024 16

There are certainly trade-in deals that can save you more on really expensive devices, like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. We talk...

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Pixel Watch 2 is Only $170 Right Now

Kellen October 8, 2024 16

We always look to the shiniest, newest tech items when in the market for a new gadget, but on days like the next two that...

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DEAL: Trade-in Gets Galaxy Watch Ultra to Low of $299 ($350 Off)

Tim September 30, 2024 16

We really enjoy the Galaxy Watch Ultra, especially as this discounted price. Thanks to enhanced trade-in values, buyers can...

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Google Says It’s Final Call for $760 Trades Toward Pixel 9 Pro

Kellen September 25, 2024 16

This is apparently it, according to Google - the "final call" for $760 off the Pixel 9 series with trades is upon us. You...

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Google Birthday Drops $760 Off Pixel 9 Pro With Trades Again

Kellen September 16, 2024 16

Google is celebrating another birthday this month and that means a new round of deals on their brand new Pixel 9 Pro devices....

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$100 Credit Towards NFL Sunday Ticket Extended to YouTube Premium Subscribers

Tim September 13, 2024 16

As a perk for being with YouTube TV, customers are gifted a $100 credit toward NFL Sunday Ticket. It helps take the sting off...

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