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- Android N’s weird new folder style has already made its way into Nova Launcher beta [DOWNLOAD]
- Huawei’s first EMUI app lands on Google Play, plans to decouple more apps from the OS in the future
- Google Play Music will reportedly launch podcast support this Monday, April 18th
- Verizon teams up with Google to offer 2GB of bonus data for using Android Pay
- Instagram introduces dedicated Video Channels in their latest update, but it’s US-only for now
- Google quietly launches Save to Google, their new Pocket competitor
- LG’s new Rolly Keyboard adds a 5th row of keys and can sync with 3 devices
- Google lets you customize Nexus cases with a picture for $35
- Kickstarter project Coolest Cooler asks for another $97 from backers to ship product, while Amazon buyers get it immediately
- Where does the LG G5 land in the Best Android Phones rankings?
- AMC might make movie theaters specifically for texters
- Watch the Game of Thrones intro in 360 degrees [VIDEO]
- How to get Android N’s new emoji on almost any Android phone
- 64GB HTC 10 won’t be heading to the US
Android N’s weird new folder style has already made its way into Nova Launcher beta [DOWNLOAD] Posted: 14 Apr 2016 06:41 PM PDT Well, that was certainly quick. After the Android N Developer Preview 2 (which only launched yesterday) introduced a new folder style for the Google Now Launcher, Nova Launcher developer Kevin Barry has already introduced the new look in his latest beta. Download it right now to see it for yourself. |
Huawei’s first EMUI app lands on Google Play, plans to decouple more apps from the OS in the future Posted: 14 Apr 2016 05:38 PM PDT One of the better trends we've seen in Android are OEMs decoupling system apps from the OS, placing them in the Google Play Store where they can be updated independent of full system updates. Today, Huawei Device USA has officially decoupled their first app from EMUI, making updatable on Google Play. |
Google Play Music will reportedly launch podcast support this Monday, April 18th Posted: 14 Apr 2016 04:26 PM PDT We've known since late last year that Google was planning on introducing podcast support inside Google Play Music. It's been a good 6 months since then and after giving podcasters the ability to add their RSS feeds to the service, it seems things could finally launch early next week. |
Verizon teams up with Google to offer 2GB of bonus data for using Android Pay Posted: 14 Apr 2016 03:58 PM PDT Google is teaming up with Verizon (of all people) for a new promotion that gives customers up to 2GB of bonus data on their service plans if they use Android Pay. Unfortunately, it's not as straight forward as it sounds and there's some fine print. |
Instagram introduces dedicated Video Channels in their latest update, but it’s US-only for now Posted: 14 Apr 2016 02:12 PM PDT Instagram is going all-in with video. After announcing a few weeks ago that they were officially bumping up the length of videos from 30 seconds to a full minute, they're now featuring dedicated video channels in the Explore tab. |
Google quietly launches Save to Google, their new Pocket competitor Posted: 14 Apr 2016 01:32 PM PDT Save to Google is also a direct competitor to services like Pocket or the recently announced "Save to Facebook" button for saving articles or other web pages you come across. It's only available as a Chrome extension, but we have a feeling that will soon change. |
LG’s new Rolly Keyboard adds a 5th row of keys and can sync with 3 devices Posted: 14 Apr 2016 11:57 AM PDT LG has revealed that they're coming out with a new Rolly Keyboard. Appropriately named the Rolly Keyboard 2, this is a nice revision over the original, which is a Bluetooth keyboard that can roll up into a neat little capsule for easy transportation. |
Google lets you customize Nexus cases with a picture for $35 Posted: 14 Apr 2016 11:25 AM PDT It's finally here. A couple of years ago, Google was rumored to be launching cases for the Nexus 5 which you could customize with your own photos, or with a section of a map of your favorite place. That never panned out for the Nexus 5. But it did for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Nexus 6. |
Posted: 14 Apr 2016 08:38 AM PDT Coolest Cooler had to announce that they've been severely delayed. The backers who still haven't received their cooler are being given the option of paying an extra $97 to expedite their shipment. Meanwhile, Amazon buyers get theirs immediately. |
Where does the LG G5 land in the Best Android Phones rankings? Posted: 14 Apr 2016 08:08 AM PDT March Madness is over, but the competition in our Best Android Phones rankings is heating up. Last month there was a big shake-up at the top. Now the LG G5 is here to shake things up again. |
AMC might make movie theaters specifically for texters Posted: 14 Apr 2016 07:47 AM PDT AMC CEO Adam Aron thinks it's time to stop shunning movie-goers who like to text while they're at the theater. The man spoke to Variety about the need to appeal to today's generation, a bunch who largely can't live without their phones. |
Watch the Game of Thrones intro in 360 degrees [VIDEO] Posted: 14 Apr 2016 06:46 AM PDT Game of Thrones Season 6 is almost here, and to get the hype train rolling HBO has created a special version of the show's intro sequence that you can explore in 360-degree fashion. It's the same music and scenery you're used to, only you can take a look around the map of Westeros as the intro goes on. |
How to get Android N’s new emoji on almost any Android phone Posted: 14 Apr 2016 05:47 AM PDT If you haven't heard, Google released Android N Dev Preview 2, and in it were a lot of new cool things. One of those things was a new collection of emojis that will be coming as part of the Unicode 9.0 standard. But did you know you don't have to have Android N to get those emojis right now? |
64GB HTC 10 won’t be heading to the US Posted: 14 Apr 2016 04:51 AM PDT Following in Samsung's footsteps, HTC has revealed that the 64GB HTC 10 will not be available in certain markets. One of those markets is the United States. |
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