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Android 8.0 Oreo is here!

22/08/2017 Sameer Gupta 0

Google yesterday announced the next iteration of its Android OS called Oreo. So yes, the most rumored name actually turned out to be what Google chose […]

Google’s anti-malware security suite now rolling out on Android phones

20/07/2017 Sameer Gupta 0

Google is now rolling out Play Protect to all Android devices with Google Play Services 11 or higher. The news arrived earlier today via Engadget following Google’s announcement of the […]

Google Allo lets you react to individual mesages

18/07/2017 Sameer Gupta 0

Google hasn’t stopped adding new features to its messaging app Allo. With the latest update, users can react to individual messages, just like in Facebook […]

Giveaway: Win one of 20 packs of BrexLink wireless chargers and USB Type-C cables (US)
by Contest Coordinator on 22/03/2019 at 10:25 PM
You probably have a ton of microUSB cables around your home, since almost every portable electronic over the past decade has required them. But what about USB Type-C cables? We've partnered again with BrexLink to give away packs of USB Type-C cords and wireless […]
[Update: Now at Best Buy] Razer Phone 2 slashed to $500 ($300 off) for a limited time
by Aatif Sumar on 22/03/2019 at 8:46 PM
Update 1: 2019/03/22 1:52pm PDT Best Buy is offering the Razer Phone 2 for $499.99 now, or $449.99 if you activate it at the time of purchase. So if you want this beast of a With Snapdragon […]
Samsung's head of US marketing leaves following internal investigation
by Ryan Whitwam on 22/03/2019 at 8:45 PM
Samsung is no stranger to scandal these days. The company's former vice chairman Jay Y. Lee ended up in prison recently after being caught up in the bribery scandal that brought down former South Korean President Park Geun-hye. There may be a controversy brewing in […]
Microsoft xCloud setting up to challenge Google Stadia, stream Xbox games to Android devices
by Jordan Palmer on 22/03/2019 at 7:58 PM
GDC 2019 has been one of more the exciting instances that I can recall in recent memory. Not only have there been some tantalizing game announcements – seriously, I freaked when I saw the Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 trailer – but some interesting […]
Get a brand new Pixel 2 XL for just $400 ($300 off) from Best Buy
by Jordan Palmer on 22/03/2019 at 7:24 PM
Phone deals sure are common these days, but this one is one of the better ones, I think. Best Buy is currently offering a brand new 64GB Pixel 2 XL for $399.99, a price that we'd usually only see on refurbs. This being Best Buy, however, the model in question is the […]
Google Lens comes to the MIUI camera app on select phones
by Ryan Whitwam on 22/03/2019 at 7:11 PM
Google Lens was a big unveiling at I/O a while back, but the feature isn't particularly discoverable on phones. It's become a bit more prominent with camera integrates on phones from Motorola, Google, and others. Now, you can add Xiaomi to the list. Lens uses your […]
Here's how Google Assistant can help you get a Play Store refund
by Jordan Palmer on 22/03/2019 at 7:05 PM
In one of those TIL moments, it turns out that you can ask Assistant for a Play Store refund. That's cool, right? The big caveat (for some of you) is that you must be using US English for this. Otherwise, here's what Google says to ask/tell Assistant to get the process […]
[Update: App available] Mozilla Firefox Send lets you share encrypted files privately and for free
by Jordan Palmer on 22/03/2019 at 6:40 PM
Update 1: 2019/03/22 11:43am PDT Though a tad bit late, Firefox Send is now available on the Play Store and from APK Mirror. Just download it from the widget below or from here. [app pname=org.mozilla.firefoxsend name="Firefox […]
Tribit's excellent X-Boom Bluetooth speaker is $60 ($10 off) on Amazon
by Richard Gao on 22/03/2019 at 6:22 PM
When you think sub-$100 Bluetooth speaker, you probably think of brands like Ultimate Ears, JBL, and Bose. However, if you're in the market for one, we'd recommend that you check out the Tribit X-Boom, which is currently discounted by $10.50 to $59.49 on Amazon. We […]
Sony adds Xperia 10 and 10 Plus to Open Devices program
by Ryan Whitwam on 22/03/2019 at 5:28 PM
The new Xperia 10 and 10 Plus might not be the most interesting phones out there, but Sony has made them a bit more appealing for certain buyers today. These phones are the latest additions to Sony's Open Devices program. So, you can unlock and flash software on your […]