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Google Overhauls Newsstand Experience, Intros Web Extension

Tim November 16, 2016 20

Google is introducing a complete overhaul for the Newsstand experience this week, one which focuses on personalization, rich media, and an extension to the world wide web. For the platform as a whole, Google will be utilizing the power of machine learning to...

Google Earth Heads to VR and It’s Awesome

Kellen November 16, 2016 20

This isn't necessarily Android-related at the moment, but Google just released Google Earth VR on HTC Vive, and man, it's pretty awesome. Earth feels like a service that was built years ago in preparation for the arrival of virtual reality, so with a machine...

Allo Update Brings Sticker and Emoji Suggestions, Themes, Fantastic Beasts Fun

Kellen November 16, 2016 20

Google is spicing up conversations in Allo today through a new update. We're talking about the perfect emoji or sticker, joining the Fantastic Beasts hype, and customizing your chats with themes. Now, in Allo, as you type out sentences or have conversations...

Google Translate Becomes a Neural Machine Translation Boss, Which is Good

Kellen November 15, 2016 20

Google announced a big update to its Translate service today that involves Neural Machine Translation. That sounds like some future AI, machine learning science, secretive robotic madness, and it may very well be, but it also means Google Translate is going to...

Facebook Messenger Now Works With Android Auto

Tim November 15, 2016 20

In a new update for Facebook Messenger, the messaging service now works for users of Android Auto, bringing all of your conversations straight to your car's dashboard. With the update, once connected to your car or using Android Auto's new standalone mode,...

Google Fiber TV Gets an Updated App

Kellen November 15, 2016 20

Google Fiber's deployment into new markets has been paused for now, but that hasn't stopped Google from working on the service in areas it already exists. For example, today, Google Fiber TV gets a shiny new app! Google says that the new Fiber TV app lets you...

Google PhotoScan App Turns Your Old Photographs Into Digital Memories

Tim November 15, 2016 20

A new application from Google called PhotoScan, which is part of a broader update for the Google Photos service, is making its way to Google Play. With PhotoScan, Google is attempting to persuade anyone with a compatible smartphone to upload all of their old...

eBay App Updated With New Browsing and Comparison Feature for Your Holiday Shopping

Tim November 14, 2016 20

The eBay app is being updated for Android and iOS in time for the holiday season, bringing a new shopping experience and comparison tool. According to the changelog, users can tap on different categories from the header, showing you an overview of "Browse"...

October Pixel Feature Drop Brings Android 15, List of 10+ New Features

Kellen October 15, 2024 18

What's that, you thought the Android 15 update didn't bring with it a bunch of new features for your Pixel devices? You have...

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Your Android 15 Update is Here, Pixel Phone Friends

Kellen October 15, 2024 11

The day has come - Android 15 updates for Pixel phones and devices are here. Google apparently needed some extra time to get...

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DOJ Considers “Splitting Off” Chrome and Android From Google

Kellen October 9, 2024 26

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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DEAL: Pixel 8a is $50 Off for One More Day ($449)

Tim October 14, 2024 20

While the Pixel 9 series is very attractive for a variety of reasons, it's starting price of $799 is hard to overlook. They...

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

Kellen October 9, 2024 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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