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Nintendo Will Launch Super Mario Run for Android in the Future

Tim September 7, 2016 27

One of the more exciting announcements during the iPhone 7 event was the introduction of Super Mario Run from Nintendo. To describe the upcoming game as plainly as possible, it looks like a horizontal Temple Run, but Mario. The game is to be made available...

Hotlap Heroes Available for SHIELD TV, Supports 8 Racers Locally

Tim September 1, 2016 27

A new multiplayer game for the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV box is available on Google Play, titled Hotlap Heroes. Priced at $3.99, this game combines the essence of Super Off Road and RC Pro-Am into a modern 3D racing game, perfect for anyone who wants to grab a...

Pinch to Zoom Coming to Instagram for Android in “Coming Weeks”

Tim August 31, 2016 27

A new pinch-to-zoom feature is headed for Instagram, available now for iOS devices. Naturally, Android device owners will need to stay patient, as Instagram states the feature will come for us in the "coming weeks." Once live, users simply need to pinch on a...

Google Launches In Apps Search on Android to Let You Search Within Everything

Kellen August 31, 2016 27

Late last night, Google unwrapped a new feature for the Google App on Android that lets you search within apps installed on your phone. The new feature is called (fittingly) In Apps and will show up as a new "In Apps" tab within Search. What's the point of...

Google Maps is Getting Lists to Help Keep Places Organized

Kellen August 30, 2016 27

In the latest Google Maps beta, Google has included a new feature that is currently only available to Google Local Guides rated level 4 and higher. That new feature is lists, which is pretty self-explanatory, but could also be really, really useful for heavy...

Google Hosting Indie Games Festival in San Francisco on September 24, Open and Free to Public

Tim August 30, 2016 27

Google has announced the Google Play Indie Games Festival, a place for developers and mobile gamers to come together and play the latest and greatest indie titles. During the festival, those in attendance will have a unique opportunity to play unreleased indie...

Google Wallet App Updated With Automatic Transfers

Tim August 26, 2016 27

According to the changelog posted for the latest update to Google Wallet, the service now supports automatic transfers for when money is received. Do note, while the app states the feature is inside, it is reported that it won't go live until next week. As an ...

Auralux: Constellations, the Sequel, Now Available on Google Play

Tim August 26, 2016 27

A week or so ago, I mentioned that Auralux: Constellations would soon launch on Google Play. As a big fan of the first Auralux, I was happy about this. The game is now available on Google Play, free to download, and it's way better than I initially anticipated...

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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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