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- How to turn on Twitter’s new “Best Tweets” feature (Android, iOS, web)
- Samsung Galaxy View receives another price drop, now only $450 from various retailers
- Verizon publishes support pages for the Droid Turbo 2’s Marshmallow update, quickly takes them down
- T-Mobile approves Marshmallow for the HTC One M9, rollout begins Tues, Feb 16th
- Google is officially shutting down Picasa, recommends moving to Google Photos for your uploading/sharing needs
- Latest Google Maps update allows you to disable voice guidance while in a call and it’s about damn time
- UC Berkeley’s latest Android app can detect earthquakes [VIDEO]
- The Samsung Galaxy Note 6 might have 6GB of RAM, but will it even need that much?
- OK Go made another awesome viral video, but didn’t even upload it to YouTube
- Use Skype to send a Valentine’s Day video card this weekend
- This USB cable automatically backs your data up while it charges your phone [KICKSTARTER]
- Someone could get access to your LG V10 using their own fingerprint (and here’s how to prevent it) [VIDEO]
- Mobile Roar 127: Moto 360 Sport review, major flagship leaks, and self-driving trucks
- Hugo Barra shares an impressive camera shot from the Xiaomi Mi 5 ahead of announcement
- Deal: 50% off when you gift someone a Google Play Music subscription
How to turn on Twitter’s new “Best Tweets” feature (Android, iOS, web) Posted: 12 Feb 2016 06:13 PM PST A few days ago, Twitter announced a big new feature that would soon make its way to the social network. Twitter is calling it "Best Tweets" and it works much the same way as Top Stories does on Facebook. Here's how you can turn it on. |
Samsung Galaxy View receives another price drop, now only $450 from various retailers Posted: 12 Feb 2016 05:13 PM PST We watched as the Galaxy View launched back in November at $600, only to receive a $100 price drop a few weeks later. Today, it seems the price is dropping again -- by $50 -- where you can find it at various retailers selling for only $450. |
Verizon publishes support pages for the Droid Turbo 2’s Marshmallow update, quickly takes them down Posted: 12 Feb 2016 03:50 PM PST While we don't know exactly when Verizon plans on rolling out Android 6.0 Marshmallow to the Motorola DROID Turbo 2, we know we're getting closer. In fact, Verizon recently updated their support page with details on the Marshmallow update for the Turbo 2, but quickly took it down. |
T-Mobile approves Marshmallow for the HTC One M9, rollout begins Tues, Feb 16th Posted: 12 Feb 2016 02:56 PM PST Next week, T-Mobile One M9 owners can finally join in on the Marshmallow fun, with HTC Product Manager Mo Versi revealing on Twitter that he's received technical approval and that the update is scheduled to begin rolling out on Tuesday, February 16th. |
Posted: 12 Feb 2016 01:42 PM PST We all saw it coming and in a blog post today, Google Photos head Anil Sabharwal confirmed plans that they'll soon be shutting down Picasa as they turn their focus to Google Photos (an online photo backup/sharing service that doesn't suck). |
Posted: 12 Feb 2016 12:29 PM PST Remember that Google Maps update (version 9.20.0) we told you was rolling out earlier this week? As so often is the case, small changes are still being uncovered. While it may sound small, the new update is finally addressing one of our biggest annoyances in using the app. |
UC Berkeley’s latest Android app can detect earthquakes [VIDEO] Posted: 12 Feb 2016 12:01 PM PST The scientists at UC Berkeley have developed an interesting new Android app that could help a lot of people. The app's purpose is to be able to detect an earthquake while a phone is sitting on a flat surface. |
The Samsung Galaxy Note 6 might have 6GB of RAM, but will it even need that much? Posted: 12 Feb 2016 11:02 AM PST Well, how's this for a rumor. A leakster from Weibo is suggesting Samsung is planning to toss 6GB of RAM inside the Samsung Galaxy Note 6. Is it true? And even if it is, is that overkill? |
OK Go made another awesome viral video, but didn’t even upload it to YouTube Posted: 12 Feb 2016 11:00 AM PST OK Go's best music video in years isn't on YouTube. Lead singer Damian Kulash explains why the band chose to launch the video exclusively on Facebook. |
Use Skype to send a Valentine’s Day video card this weekend Posted: 12 Feb 2016 09:45 AM PST It can be tough to find the perfect Valentine's Day cards to convey your emotions to your loved ones, and that's why Skype's video cards are the perfect solution. The company has updated their app to include some new effects for their video cards feature themed specifically for Valentine's Day. |
This USB cable automatically backs your data up while it charges your phone [KICKSTARTER] Posted: 12 Feb 2016 09:05 AM PST An interesting new accessory has hit Kickstarter. It's the MEEM cable, a USB charging cable that can automatically back your data up every time you go to charge your phone. |
Posted: 12 Feb 2016 07:39 AM PST Well, here's a very interesting way to bypass phone security. One YouTuber -- going by Matt OnYourScreen -- who happens to own an LG V10 has found a way for someone to get into a fingerprint-protected LG V10 using their own fingerprint. |
Mobile Roar 127: Moto 360 Sport review, major flagship leaks, and self-driving trucks Posted: 12 Feb 2016 07:37 AM PST We've got the Moto 360 Sport in the house this week. Joe runs over the features and tells you if it's worth your time. Other topics this week include more Samsung Galaxy S7, HTC One M10, and LG G5 leaks. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Hugo Barra shares an impressive camera shot from the Xiaomi Mi 5 ahead of announcement Posted: 12 Feb 2016 06:10 AM PST Hugo Barra is back to teasing about Xiaomi's latest flagship. The Xiaomi Mi 5 is due for announcement on February 24th, but he can't help but to let loose a bit of a teaser ahead of time. This time, he shares a camera sample straight from the device's camera. |
Deal: 50% off when you gift someone a Google Play Music subscription Posted: 12 Feb 2016 05:14 AM PST Someone in your life in need of music right now? Google is giving you the chance to give them a Google Play Music subscription for half of what it'd normally cost |
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