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

Google Play is Sick of Apps Gaming the System With Fraudulent Installs, Fake Reviews

Kellen October 31, 2016 28

Google is done with apps and their developers who attempt to game the Google Play discovery systems. Starting today, improved detection and filtering systems have been implemented that will attempt to keep apps out of view that may have tried to fraudulently...

Google Partners With Netflix to Bring ‘Stranger Things’ Sticker Pack to Allo

Tim October 28, 2016 28

Right in time for Halloween, Google's Allo app has a new sticker pack for all to enjoy. The pack, which many will likely appreciate, is inspired by the Netflix original series, Stranger Things. If you haven't watched this show, then why are you wasting time...

Playstation Vue Lands on Android TV!

Kellen October 27, 2016 28

I know what you are thinking, "Why the excitement over an Android TV app?" As someone who ditched traditional cable a couple of months back for Playstation Vue, I have been impatiently waiting for an Android TV to arrive, so that I can watch the service...

#TBT: The First Five Apps We Installed on Android

Tim October 27, 2016 28

Whenever I setup a new Android phone, I typically dive through the super long list of apps I have previously downloaded under the "All" section of Google Play. Since I never take the time to delete the apps I'll never use again from that list, I get a very...

Nova Launcher Beta Update Brings Nougat-Styled Launcher Shortcuts, Weather in Search Bar

Tim October 27, 2016 28

An update for Nova Launcher Beta is headed out today on Google Play, bringing the look of Google's latest App Shortcuts (pictured above) feature to all Nova users. Additionally, the developer also lists a backport of some Android 7.1 launcher shortcuts to...

Pushbullet Lets You Reply to Allo Messages From PC

Kellen October 27, 2016 28

One of the reasons we find it impossible to even consider using Google's Allo is the lack of a desktop experience. Many of us spend our days on a computer and would much rather send and receive messages through it than have to pick up our phone every time a...

Vine is Shutting Down in the Coming Months

Tim October 27, 2016 28

Vine announced the upcoming closure of its mobile apps today, with complete shutdown to happen in the coming months. Even with that sad news, the company states that it will keep its desktop version alive, allowing you to go back and watch your past creations....

Google Assistant Now Works With IFTTT for Even More Voice Command Action

Kellen October 27, 2016 28

Even as powerful as Google Assistant is today, it's still very much in the early stages of where Google plans to take it. So I get it if you were under the impression that Google Assistant isn't quite useful enough yet to get super excited about. With that...

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 25

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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