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Nova Launcher Has Been Acquired

Kellen July 19, 2022 46

Don't freak out just yet, but yes, Nova Launcher, the launcher so many of you use and that has been a core part of your Android experience for years, has been acquired. A "behind the scenes" service that helps developers use deep links to direct users to...

New Google Wallet Rollout Begins to Replace Google Pay

Kellen July 18, 2022 46

Google announced back at Google I/O that we would soon be welcoming back an old friend, Google Wallet. They didn't provide any sort of specific timeline, but as of today, a small group of folks have begun receiving the update that rids their phone of Google...

Gmail is Getting “More Accurate” Search Suggestions

Kellen July 18, 2022 46

As if Gmail wasn't already incredibly smart at predicting the items you search for, Google says that starting today, it will be even "more accurate" and the suggestions offered should be better too. In a short post to the Workspace Updates blog, Google...

Nova Launcher 8.0 Beta Arrives, Adds Material You Custom Color Schemes

Kellen July 15, 2022 46

Nova Launcher picked up a substantial update today that you'll want to grab if you want a "rebased" launcher experience with Material You custom colors, new settings, new gestures, and more. Nova Launcher 8 is here in beta form! The changelog is fairly brief,...

Big Spenders on Google One Getting New Premium Features

Tim July 11, 2022 46

Google announced today that it is bringing a few once exclusive Workspace features to select Google One subscribers. In order to get these features, you'll need to be a big spender on Google One, with the offer only being available to those who pay for 2TB and...

Apex Legends Getting New Mobile-First ‘Rhapsody’ Legend, New Map

Tim July 8, 2022 46

EA announced this week that Apex Legends Mobile is getting a mobile-first legend character on July 12. Her name is Rhapsody and she's a music loving DJ from Kómma. She has a cute robot sidekick named Rowdy, and from what we see in the trailer, Rowdy and...

Beware Glance, Coming Soon to an Android Lockscreen Near You

Tim July 6, 2022 46

In late 2017, Google updated its developer policy, disallowing lockscreen ads. To quote them, the updated policy said that apps “may not introduce ads or features that monetize the locked display of a device.” Well, those days are long behind us, with Google-...

Switch to Android App Update Makes It Easier for All to Ditch That iPhone

Kellen June 29, 2022 46

Google's Switch to Android app is getting much wider availability today, so that you can ditch the iPhone and move over to just about any semi-new Android phone. The Switch to Android app, which was previously available for switching to Pixel phones, is now...

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

Kellen September 15, 2025 6

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 20

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 21

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 36

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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Pixel Drop Live Today, Brings Material Expressive 3 UI to All Pixel Phones

Tim September 3, 2025 31

Google announced the latest Pixel Drop this morning, headed to all Pixel phones dating back to the Pixel 6 lineup (and Pixel...

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

Kellen September 9, 2025 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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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Buying a Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro Gets You Free $200

Kellen August 21, 2025 46

Should you have found a moment to calm down after yesterday's Pixel hardware news blitz, you may have made a decision around...

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