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Microsoft Garage Publishes Three New Apps Onto Google Play

Tim October 22, 2014 83

The Microsoft Garage team, the company's haven for "uber geeks," released three application onto Google Play this week for Android devices. We now have a voice recognition app for Android Wear, a lock screen replacement app for your smartphone, and a note...

Love The Simpsons? Every Episode Now Available Online, Streamable Through FXNOW App

Tim October 21, 2014 83

For fans of Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, Maggie, and Santa's Little Helper, you can now access every episode of The Simpsons directly online or through your mobile device through the FXNOW app on Google Play. The launch of Simpsons World has been a pretty big...

PhotoMath Coming to Android in 2015, Does Math Homework for You and Shows Work

Tim October 21, 2014 83

A new application called PhotoMath is making the rounds this morning, as it is now available for iOS and Windows devices. Sadly, it won't launch onto Android until sometime in 2015. But until then, kids and adults of all ages who struggle with math can look...

Nova Launcher Beta Updated in Google Play, Brings Lollipop Animations

Tim October 21, 2014 83

A new update is available for Nova Launcher Beta through Google Play, bringing a few Lollipop features which can make any Android version user feel as if they are running Google's latest. The new animation can be found for opening folders, which goes on top of...

Google Adds Support for Security Key, an Easier Two-Factor Authentication Standard

Kyle October 21, 2014 83

Security-conscious users, rejoice; Google has launched support for Security Key, an open-source platform that relies on hardware to generate security codes used by Google's two-factor authentication. If data breaches of increasing severity have taught us...

Google Play Music Update Brings Songza Integration

Tim October 21, 2014 83

After purchasing Songza earlier this year, a company which created "contextual expert-curated playlists to give you the right music at the right time," it appears that Google is ready to unveil the work it has done to integrate the service into their own music...

Nokia HERE Maps Beta Now Available for Download by All

Kyle October 21, 2014 83

After enjoying a brief period of exclusivity on the Samsung Apps Store, Nokia has made the Android version of its HERE mapping application available for everyone with a compatible smartphone. Although HERE has not yet shed the "beta" label, the app seems quite...

Botanicula, From Makers of Machinarium, Hits Google Play for $4.99

Tim October 20, 2014 83

Fantastic, another game from the makers of Machinariumanam that I have no idea how to pronounce. The newest game, called Botanicula, has been published to Google Play for the price of $4.99. In this title, you take control of a little group of forest-type...

Pixel 10 Series Joins Android Beta Program

Kellen September 17, 2025 10

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 30

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 23

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: Galaxy S25 Ultra Gets Free Doubled Storage and Nearly $600 Off With Trade-in

Tim September 22, 2025 83

For anyone not enjoying a new iPhone 17, maybe you'd prefer to enjoy a new Galaxy S25 Ultra? Samsung is continuing to host a...

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

Tim September 16, 2025 83

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 83

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 83

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 83

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 83

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 83

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 83

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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