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Victory: Google Decoupling Google+ and YouTube

Tim July 27, 2015 22

In a blog post published this morning, Google states that with Google+, a few things could have gone better. "While we got certain things right, we made a few choices that, in hindsight, we’ve needed to rethink," Google admits. If you happen to use YouTube and...

Instagram is Rolling Out a New Quick Edit Screen on Android

Kellen July 25, 2015 22

I went on a hike this morning and took some photos to post to Instagram. As I loaded up the app (v7.3.0), I noticed a new screen that seemed a bit different after choosing/taking a photo. You can see what I'm talking about in the image above (and video below),...

OnePlus 2 Invite Reservation List Now Open, VR Launch App Hits Play Store

Kellen July 25, 2015 22

Two hours ago (at the time of this posting) on a Saturday, OnePlus decided to open up a registration list for invites to purchase the OnePlus 2. Hopefully, you saw the posting minutes after it went live, because the list is already closing in on 20,000 people....

YouTube Gets a Redesign on Android, New Video Creation Tools

Kellen July 24, 2015 22

Notice anything different about your YouTube app this week? You should have received an update to YouTube within the last day that introduced a new 3-tabbed design to make it "easier than ever to find videos you love." The new app ditches the slideout...

Google Voice Voicemail Transcriptions are Now Dramatically Better

Kellen July 23, 2015 22

Just over a year ago, Google asked Google Voice users for help in improving their voicemail transcription service because it often produced "humorously intelligible" results (see above). Today, the company reported back saying that thanks to participant help,...

Google Keep Update Makes It Even Easier to Create a New Note, Edit Labels

Kellen July 23, 2015 22

Google Keep received an update yesterday (that is now rolling out to everyone) that rid the app of a floating action button (FAB) and introduced a bottom toolbar that allows you to quickly launch into a new note, minus the extra click required with a FAB. Can...

Google Might Let You #PayWithAPhoto Starting July 29 (Updated)

Kellen July 23, 2015 22

On July 29, Google is going to let you pay with a photo. We don't know how, but their Google Photos service is involved on some level. According to the below video and various social network shares, it looks like restaurants or specific retailers could be...

YouTube App Will Display Vertical Videos ‘Properly’ When in Fullscreen Mode

Tim July 22, 2015 22

People don't like vertical videos. Boo-hoo. They may be a bit of an eye sore, but to help combat the way they look on mobile devices, the YouTube app for Android will now show vertical videos properly when you go into fullscreen mode. As an example, when you...

OxygenOS 15 and Android 15 Launch in Beta for OnePlus 12

Kellen October 24, 2024 3

OnePlus is announcing its first Android 15 update today as a beta of OxygenOS 15. The new OS version is available first to...

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Download: Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen October 23, 2024 4

Google just released the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for your Pixel device and it is time to update. Like with previous Android 15...

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Here’s the OnePlus 13 in All Colors, Officially

Kellen October 21, 2024 17

In case you forgot, the OnePlus 13 is almost here. I know, it seems wildly early this year, but the timing of the unveiling...

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3 Quick Android 15 Settings to Change on Your Pixel Device

Kellen October 18, 2024 4

Now that Android 15 is on all of your Pixel devices, you are probably cruising through settings, wondering what you should be...

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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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DEAL: Galaxy Z Flip 6 for as Low as $349 ($809 Off)

Tim October 25, 2024 22

If the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is too big for you, then maybe you'd prefer the Galaxy Z Flip 6? If you've been holding out, your...

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Samsung Says $1,600+ in Galaxy Z Fold 6 Savings, $350 Off With No Trades

Kellen October 24, 2024 22

Need a quick Galaxy Z Fold 6 deal to finish the week with? Samsung is doing some sort of promotional week called..."Samsung...

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DEAL: Pixel Tablet Down to $275 on Amazon ($125 Off)

Tim October 23, 2024 22

Google fans who have yet to snag a Pixel Tablet should do so on Amazon this week, with the Android-powered tablet down to a...

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DEAL: Galaxy Watch Ultra Hits Crazy Low of $172 With Trade-in, Instant Discounts

Tim October 22, 2024 22

Galaxy Watch Ultra is down to a crazy new low of $172, thanks to a combo of instant discounts and enhanced trade-in values....

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Galaxy Z Fold 6 Deal Drops $300 Off Instantly, Up to $1,500 Off With Trade

Kellen October 18, 2024 22

At some point, you would think that Samsung would cut off the massive discounts on their Galaxy Z Fold 6, yet here we are...

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

Tim October 14, 2024 22

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 22

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 22

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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