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Twitter Makes it Official, Media and Replies Using “@” No Longer Count Towards 140 Character Limit

Tim May 24, 2016 8

Earlier this month, it was reported that Twitter would soon stop counting links, photos, mentions, and other things towards your 140 character limit when composing a tweet. Twitter made these changes official this morning, hopefully bringing an end to...

Capital One Comes to Android Pay, Along With a Bunch of Other Banks (Updated)

Kellen May 24, 2016 8

Google updated its list of participating banks with Android Pay this morning, adding Capital One to the list. They also added another couple of dozen (or 48 in total) as an extension to the dozens they added only a week ago. UPDATE 4:16PM: Google removed...

Twitter is Testing an Automatic Night Mode UI

Tim May 23, 2016 8

Apparently in the very early stages of testing, Twitter is working to bring an automatic Night Mode to the official Android application. Available only to a select number of alpha testers, the app's UI will automatically change to a darker appearance, which...

YouTube App Being Rebuilt for Daydream, Google’s VR Platform

Tim May 19, 2016 8

As announced during yesterday morning's keynote, Google is rebuilding its YouTube app, making it more enjoyable for those who plan on using the service with virtual reality. The announcement goes hand-in-hand with the unveiling of Daydream, the company's VR...

Android Apps Come to Chromebooks With Google Play Access

Kellen May 19, 2016 8

Google just spent a special session here at I/O, telling the press that Chrome OS and Chromebooks are gaining access to Google Play. And yep, that means Android apps running on your Chromebook. That's....a huge announcement! We're getting a preview of the news...

Android Auto at I/O: Coming Soon to Your Phone, Plus Waze, Hotwording, and a Concept

Kellen May 19, 2016 8

Google didn't mention much about Android Auto yesterday during either the keynote or through their barrage of blog posts once that wrapped, but they are sharing big changes with media and in the I/O Sandbox. The changes include a phone mode that allows you to...

Google Lists More Places to Find Android TV, Changes for Android N

Tim May 19, 2016 8

Google did not spend too much time detailing changes for the Android TV platform during its opening I/O keynote yesterday, but following the event, plenty of information was posted to the company's official blog. Not only did Google explain where potential...

Even With Allo on the Way, Google Says Hangouts Won’t Go Anywhere

Kellen May 19, 2016 8

Google may have surprised many with yesterday's introduction of Allo, a WhatsApp-like messaging client, but I think it's safe to assume that a number of us quickly went from, "This looks like a great app!" to "But wait, what happens to Hangouts?" According to...

Pixel 10 Series Joins Android Beta Program

Kellen September 17, 2025 3

Part of the fun of owning a Pixel phone for so many of us is the option to play with new software before almost anyone else....

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It’s Time for One UI 8 Updates on Your Galaxy S25 Series

Kellen September 15, 2025 9

After several beta builds and an expansion to more devices, Samsung announced today that stable Galaxy S25 One UI 8 updates...

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Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Still the Best in Android

Kellen September 12, 2025 21

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have been out for a couple of weeks now and we've been testing them for even longer. If...

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Pixel 10 Review: It’s a Pixel 9, But With Magnets

Tim September 11, 2025 22

Apologies for the delay, but here's what you've been waiting for. We have had time to use the Pixel 10 for the past couple of...

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Oh, Google Apparently Pulled Daily Hub on the Pixel 10 Series

Kellen September 9, 2025 8

Apologies if I had any part in its demise, but apparently Google has pulled the Daily Hub feature from its Pixel 10 series....

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Nova Launcher Founder Asked to Step Away, Cease Open Sourcing Efforts

Tim September 8, 2025 39

Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher is stepping away from the forever-loved Android launcher app...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Edge

Tim September 5, 2025 15

It was only yesterday when we got eyes on the Galaxy S26 lineup of devices in the form of dummy units. As we expected, the...

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OnePlus Creating Own Imaging Engine, Wants to Pass Pinch-to-Zoom Test

Tim September 5, 2025 2

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau wrote a letter yesterday, detailing plans for the Android OEM to build and launch its very own imaging...

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DEAL: Buy Pixel 10 Pro, Get $100 in Your Google Wallet

Tim September 16, 2025 8

Google is celebrating its birthday with limited time deals on its latest Pixel devices. For anyone who has had an eye on the...

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Google’s New Pixel 10 Referral Program Smacks 10% Off in First Discount

Kellen September 9, 2025 8

Google sent out emails today to detail their new Pixel 10 referral program for those who were previously in the program. The...

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DEAL: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Gets Free Doubled Storage, Up to $800 With Trade-in

Tim September 8, 2025 8

Samsung is providing a very good deal on the new Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra during its launch period, attempting to get as many...

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Two Days Left to Get Free $200 Google Store Credit When You Buy Pixel 10 Pro

Tim September 2, 2025 8

Google's offer of a free $200 credit to the Google Store when you buy a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL is set to expire on...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is $300 Off

Kellen August 29, 2025 8

Here's a good deal on a phone that isn't the Pixel 10 - Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is $300 off and you don't have to trade-in...

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You Can Get a Pixel 10 Pro for Free

Kellen August 29, 2025 8

The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL are all available from the typical retailers as well as all major US carriers...

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Reserve New Galaxy Tab, Get Free $50 Credit and Upgraded Storage

Tim August 28, 2025 8

Late in the day yesterday, Samsung confirmed its next Galaxy Event will take place on September 4. At that time, we expect...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $300 Off, No Trade-in Required

Tim August 27, 2025 8

Samsung is hosting a group of deals on its website this week, maybe in an attempt to steal a bit of Google's Pixel 10 thunder...

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