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Nova Launcher Beta Updated With Fixes for Galaxy S8, Dynamic Badges

Tim May 5, 2017 21

The beta for Nova Launcher received an update this week, catered almost specifically for new Galaxy S8 owners. According to the changelog, the update includes minor fixes for Samsung's latest, respect for system-level themes on the S8, plus Dynamic Badges for...

LeEco Android TVs Updated With DIRECTV NOW App

Tim May 4, 2017 21

For anyone who owns a LeEco TV, an update should be hitting your unit soon, one that brings the DIRECTV NOW application straight to your Android TV system. If you aren't familiar, LeEco is providing a few months of trial access to the DIRECTV NOW service with...

WhatsApp is Down. (Updated: It’s Back Up)

Kellen May 3, 2017 21

Seriously, WhatsApp is down. https://twitter.com/ReutersTech/status/859885554057584649 UPDATE: It's back up again. Cool.

Onirim is Like Solitaire, But Much More Fantastic and Frustrating

Tim May 3, 2017 21

Plenty of cards games have been converted into mobile games and play quite well. One that comes to mind is Exploding Kittens, which is a fantastic title. Another card game that seems to be great on mobile, one I'm just learning about recently, is Onirim. ...

Amazon’s Kid-Friendly FreeTime App Now Available on Android

Kellen May 3, 2017 21

This morning, Amazon made its FreeTime app available to both Android phones and tablets. Previously, the app was exclusive to its Fire tablet devices. In Amazon FreeTime, with a $2.99 per month subscription to FreeTime Unlimited, kids will find access to a...

Google Allo Gets Chat Backup/Restore, Incognito Mode for Groups and Link Previews

Tim May 3, 2017 21

An update for Allo is headed out today, bringing incognito mode for groups, link previews, as well as a back/restore function for chats. Incognito Mode for groups means no longer will a group's messages be saved when this feature is enabled. Think of it like...

Verizon’s Galaxy S8 Gets Bixby Image Shopping

Kellen May 3, 2017 21

Verizon's Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are gaining access to one of Bixby's few features today, thanks to an update available in the Galaxy Apps store. As we noted last week, neither phone was able to utilize the image shopping feature out of the box, but that now...

Facebook Messenger Rolls Out Instant Games to Users Worldwide

Tim May 2, 2017 21

Instant Games for Facebook Messenger is beginning to rollout worldwide, bringing plenty of gaming action to you and your friends. With the update, you can find turn-based games, leaderboards, and even tournaments to play in. Detailed back at F8, Instant Games...

DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 22

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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