Samsung schedules June 2nd event in New York

Samsung has begun sending out press invites for a June 2nd event in NYC. It's not an Unpacked event, but we expect to see something new announced. Something tells us the Gear Fit 2 and other accessories will be in attendance, but it's tough to say for sure.

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The Galaxy Note 5 is now receiving Marshmallow courtesy of Rogers – so what’s taking AT&T so long?

With the just about all of Canada now covered, how much longer before we see the Galaxy Note 5 receive Marshmallow on AT&T?

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Eye-Plug transforms any USB Type-C smartphone into a 3D-camera

At Computex 2016, various nifty accessories are appearing left and right, with one possibly stealing the show. Eye-Plug is a USB Type-C accessory that turns your smartphone into a 3D-capable camera.

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Google Home reportedly has many of the same components as the Chromecast

According to a new report, Google's Amazon Echo competitor, Google Home, features many of the same innards as the current generation Chromecast.

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Google wants to make bots more friendly by giving them backstories

Google Assistant is much more bot-like than Alexa and Siri, though it can do more powerful stuff. Google wants to make the Assistant seem more human. They've turned to artists from the Google Doodle team and a freelance artist from Pixar to solve the problem.

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Download This: “Big Hunter” puts you up against a mammoth with nothing but a spear

n "Big Hunter" you have to hunt down mammoths to feed your starving tribe. It's a beautifully designed and addictive game. Each day (level) brings new challenges to the table.

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This winless soccer team used Samsung’s Gear VR for some new motivation

The worst soccer team in England, New Mills AFC, went to ew lengths for motivation. With the help of Samsung's Galaxy S7 and Gear VR, the team was met with a 360-degree motivational speech before their last game.

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Another popular iOS weather application, Sunshine, makes its way to Android

Sunshine, a popular iOS weather application, is now available in beta form on the Google Play Store. This application uses crowdsourced information as well as weather reports to provide the most accurate weather information to users.

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Sony launches its sub-$300 option, the Xperia E5

Sony has launched its new sub-$300 device, the Xperia E5 with a 5-inch display, 13MP camera and MediaTek MTK6735 processor.

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Another leak gives us the full list of specs for the Samsung Gear Fit 2

After a waterfall of leaks over the month of May, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 spec sheet has been leaked and is expected to see a release in June.

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Lenovo unveils the 5-inch ZUK Z2 for under $300

Lenovo has taken the wraps off its latest device, the ZUK Z2. This device features a 5" display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Android 6.0 Marshmallow and will cost less than $300.

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T-Mobile’s $30 Tourist Plan gives travelers full phone service for 3 weeks

T-Mobile has introduced an awesome new Tourist Plan for folks who visit the United States. Enter the US borders starting June 12th and you can get cell phone service from the carrier for a low flat rate of $30.

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The Sony Xperia X lineup will be making its way to the US starting in early June

Although the Xperia X lineup has been available for some time elsewhere in the world, we now know pricing and release dates for the Xperia X lineup in the US.

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Verizon’s Galaxy S5 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Samsung Galaxy S5 owners on Verizon have reason to get excited today: the upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow is finally here! The update will show up as version MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPD1.

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OnePlus 3 with 6GB of RAM passes TENAA

A benchmark a while back showed that a OnePlus 3 phone might come with 6GB of RAM. While we are always hesitant to believe benchmarks alone, this listing from the TENAA -- China's equivalent of the FCC -- has us a bit more confident.

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Galaxy S7 sales should help Samsung beat Q2 estimates

We're still a month away from Q2 earnings (can you believe it?), but we're already starting to hear about Samsung's rumored numbers.

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OnePlus wants 30 people to test the OnePlus 3 before it launches

OnePlus has announcedThe Lab, the name for a collaborative effort that will help them make the best phone they can. To help kick things off, the company is inviting 30 people to test the OnePlus 3 ahead of its launch.

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New Samsung patent may give insight into the Galaxy X’s design

Samsung has filed a new patent for a foldable-display smartphone. With the Samsung Galaxy X expected next year, the patent could give us insight into the phone's design.

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DEAL: pick up a 200GB SanDisk microSD card for $60

Buy a 200GB microSD card for only $60 from Amazon

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Honor 8 to feature a 2.5D glass back panel, dual 12MP main camera

The Honor 8 could be the "most beautiful device" Honor has ever built, featuring a 2.5D rear glass panel and specs to match the Huawei P9.

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T-Mobile is offering a BOGO deal on all Samsung Galaxy smartphones

T-Mobile is offering a buy one get one free deal with all of their current Samsung Galaxy smartphones through the end of May.

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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a charming platform puzzle game that’ll tug at your heart

One of console's true gems has made its way to Android. It's Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. No, it isn't exactly Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy or any other big names we've seen enter Google Play. But it's a game that's definitely worth your attention. Brothers follows the tale of, well, two brothers — Naia ...

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This portable smart guitar lets you rock out on your Android phone

Guitars are amazing, but they can be annoying for many different reasons. Enter this great alternative: a smart guitar. It's the JamStik+, and it's essentially a plastic guitar neck with real strings

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You can now use Amazon’s Alexa in your browser

Not sure if the Amazon Echo is right for you? You can now give Alexa a try using a browser-based interface

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Download This: Play with a tiny jumping dinosaur anywhere on your phone

The game couldn't be simpler. Steve is running across the screen. It's your job to tap to make him jump over obstacles. The interesting thing about this game is that it's basically a floating widget.

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HTC’s rumored Android Wear smartwatch pushed back to the fall

It turns out that HTC is not quite ready to launch its first smartwatch in June. According to Evan Blass, HTC is pushing back the launch until this fall.

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Select subscribers to YouTube Red are receiving a free Chromecast

Google has been in the giving mood the last couple of weeks, with a YouTube Red offer for only 99 cents, and now Google is giving away free Chromecasts. This deal is only available to select YouTube Red subscribers, but nets you a free Chromecast.

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ZTE reveals pricing for its latest flagship, the Axon 7

ZTE has released the pricing for its latest flagship, the Axon 7. With prices starting at $449, and an impressive spec-sheet, we may have a new flagship killer on our hands.

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Asus unveils ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe and ZenFone 3 Ultra at jaw-dropping prices

Asus announced the ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Delux and ZenFone 3 Ultra at Computed today. The phones are no better than devices already on the market, but Asus is pricing them aggressively to give users a great incentive to jump on the Asus bandwagon.

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Grab a device skin from Slickwraps for 50% off this Memorial Day weekend

Slickwraps is hosting a 50% percent off sale on device skins as part of their Memorial Day sale with the use of a coupon code.

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Google Photos might soon offer Nexus users unlimited original quality photo uploads

Some code found hidden inside of a new Google Photos update is showing references to an exclusive perk for Nexus device owners: unlimited original quality photo backups.

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Top 10 Android Stories of the Week (May 27th)

EarlyBird – News for Android brings you ALL of the Android news you crave and lets users decide what matters. Here are the 10 Top Android for the week of May 20th.

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Samsung S Health update lets you compete with friends to hit your activity goals

Sometimes the best way to motivate some people is with a little friendly competition. In the latest S Health update, Samsung is allowing users to share their step activity with friends.

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Download This: “Poncho” wakes you up with music customized to the weather

Poncho is the name of a cute cat in a yellow raincoat. It also happens to be the name of an app that can wake you up with music that matches the weather.

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Acer’s Liquid Zest Plus and its 5,000mAh battery will be coming to the US for under $200

Acer will be releasing its latest budget option, the Liquid Zest Plus, later this summer for under $200 with a 5,000mAh battery and will be showcased at Computex 2016.

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Samsung’s ‘Good Lock’ app seems to be turning into a crowd-sourced customization option

Samsung has been actively listening to those who have submitted feedback in regards to its Good Lock app, and have released another update with more crowd-sourced features and options.

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Samsung looking to revolutionize mobile payments across iOS and Android with Samsung Pay Mini

Samsung is rumored to be working a new way to manage making online purchases with your mobile devices, and this service will work across Android and iOS.

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Deal: The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is $630 on eBay

In need of an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge? eBay is giving you a chance to get it cheaper than normal. It's going for $630 at the online marketplace site, and that comes with free shipping.

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Mobile Roar 138: Moto Mods, Project Ara, Pebble 2, and much more!

This week we're talking about the phone formerly known as "Moto X." That's the Moto Z, and we finally got a look at the modular accessories. In other modular news, Project Ara is certainly not dead.

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Your current phone most likely won’t support Daydream VR

Google wants to ensure a phone using Daydream has all the necessary components it needs in order to deliver a fluid experience, so phones will have to be "Daydream-certified." Unfortunately, Google doesn't think many of today's current devices will be supported.

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ForcePhone uses software to add 3D Touch to any phone [VIDEO]

The amazing folks at the University of Michigan have created a way to give Apple-like 3D Touch to any phone. Surprisingly, it uses your phone's microphone and speaker to accomplish this task.

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You’re missing out if you haven’t heard of Kodi for Android

If you want a top quality all-in-one way to digest your vast collection of music, videos, photos and podcasts, though, you'll have a hard time finding anything better than Kodi.

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Keynotes, Highlights and Sessions: Here are 168 videos of everything that happened at Google I/O 2016

Were you not able to make it to Google I/O this year? Were you able to make it, but unable attend all the sessions you planned to due to lack of space and bad planning? Well, here's a little bit of reprieve for you -- a big playlist with 168 videos from the event.

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Phonebloks founder takes issue with where Project Ara is heading

The founder of the modular phone movement isn't too pleased with the latest update to Google's Project ara.

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Facebook set to clog your feed with new ‘shoppable video ads’

Facebook is planning to deliver new "shoppable video ads" next month which will allow advertisers to embed product information and links within a video.

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HTC offering a free RE with the purchase of an HTC 10 for Memorial Day

HTC is offering several deals for Memorial Day which include a free HTC RE with the purchase of an HTC 10, 60% off of the HTC RE by itself, and 40% off of select accessories.

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Microsoft’s Next Lock Screen scores a major update

The Next Lock Screen from Microsoft has been updated. The newest version includes performance and UI tweaks in addition to a handful of new features.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition unveiled in official unboxing [VIDEO]

Earlier today, Samsung was teasing some sort of Batman themed Galaxy S7 Edge. Before anyone could even get their hands on the phone, Samsung is unveiling the phone in an official unboxing video. Say hello to the Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition.

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Twitter now lets you listen to Spotify tracks directly in your timeline

Sharing is caring and now you can listen to Spotify tracks -- up to 30-seconds -- directly in your Twitter timeline.

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There are now 1 million+ Material Design apps on the Google Play store

Matias Duarte, the godfather of Material Design, gave everyone a heads up about the fact that there are now over 1 million apps Material Design apps in the Google Play Store.

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Huawei squashes Honor 5X and Honor 7 buyer’s remorse fears with new 60-day return promo

If you've been eyeing the Honor 5X or Honor 7, but are worried you won't like it, Huawei's got a deal for you. Between now and June 8th, if you purchase one of the devices you'll get a 60-day full money-back guarantee.

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Gear Fit 2 user manual found on Samsung’s website

Another day, another leak for the Samsung Gear Fit 2. Now the entire user manual has been found via Samsung's support page which confirms many of the hardware specs featured in the upcoming fitness tracker.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 with upgraded LED display reportedly launching on June 7th

After being initially delayed due to production issues, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun reportedly confirmed the Mi Band 2 will officially launch on June 7th.

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Official: Jury rules in favor of Google in the Oracle vs Google trial

It's official: A jury in San Francisco ruled in favor of Google in Oracle vs Google trial. It seems Google didn't need to license Java code in Android, so any copying of Java APIs fell under fair use.

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5 reasons why I prefer Pebble over Android Wear

Some will say that Pebble is falling behind and can't compete with Android Wear's features, but really the Pebble just offers a different perspective. No matter how many times I try Android Wear devices, I always end up back with Pebble.

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Deal: The BlackBerry Priv sees yet another discount, this time down to $380

The BlackBerry Priv seems just about dead, and while that kind of sucks, that means that it's subject to another great deal on eBay at a price of $380.

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Hyundai brings Android Auto to your car via a DIY upgrade

Hyundai is providing owners of select vehicles the ability to upgrade their in-dash systems to Android Auto through a simple software update, without having to leave the comfort of their own home.

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Verizon’s HTC 10 is getting its camera enhancing upgrade May 27th (tomorrow!)

The HTC 10 camera update is headed out to Verizon's version of the handset starting tomorrow, May 27th. Mo Versi confirmed that on Twitter.

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Tiny Tower triumphantly returns to the Play Store

Tiny Towers has made its triumphant return to the Play Store, 5 years after being released on Android and a year since it went on hiatus.

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HTC plans to show off its first in-house VR game, Front Defense, at Computex

HTC is expected to make an appearance at Computex next week, showcasing a brand new, in-house game designed for the HTC Vive.

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We now know what those leaked MotoMods do and almost nobody guessed them right

Yesterday night, @evleaks revealed three of Motorola's upcoming modular accessories that will more than likely launch with the manufacturer's new 2016 flagships. They're being called MotoMods and outside of the name, their function was a mystery but many had their guesses. In a followup tweet, Mr. Blass has now revealed the specific function of each ...

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Teardown of the Samsung Gear 360 shows you everything that makes up the snazzy 360-degree camera

Samsung has published a teardown of the Gear 360 camera, showing off all the different parts and components that make up the 360-degree camera.

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ZTE unveils the Google Daydream-ready Axon 7 and ZTE VR headset

ZTE has announced its latest flagship, the ZTE Axon 7, and this Google Daydream-ready device will be available with some impressive specs for under $500 later this year.

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Samsung is working on a Gear VR controller that can be stored inside the headset

Samsung has a new controller coming for the Gear VR headset. The company made one for the innovator edition back before this thing went on sale for the general public, but this new headset -- which was leaked in 3D renders -- lets you store it inside the headset itself.

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Lenovo says Motorola did not meet expectations after acquisition

Well, Lenovo is throwing their hands in the air and letting it all out. Their latest financial report is mostly positive -- they made $1.6 billion in the fourth fiscal quarter and $6.6 billion in profit all year -- but the mobile business likely wasn't a large reason for it.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Batman edition teasers begin on Twitter

Well, the rumors were real -- like Samsung did with Marvel's Iron Man, the company has hooked up with DC to make comic-themed special edition of their latest phones. The Galaxy S7 Edge, specifically, seems to be the one getting hooked up in this fun new coat of Batman-infused paint.

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Three UK will begin blocking mobile ads in June

Do you hate ads on your smartphone? Three UK is doing something about it. The carrier has announced that they will begin a trial for blocking ads on mobile in June.

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The FCC fined a Florida man $48K for continued cell phone jammer use in 2014

The Federal Communications Commission has officially filed 48 thousand dollar charge against Florida man who drove around with a cell phone jammer under his passenger seat in 2014.

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OnePlus 3 granted TENAA certification, official specs revealed

With less than three weeks to go before the official debut of the OnePlus 3, the phone has now been listed in the TENAA database along with a full list of the phone's official specifications.

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Are you still using Miitomo? Stats show Nintendo’s first mobile app is a virtual ghost town

Nintendo's Miitomo app has been downloaded over 10 million times since its launch, but new analytics show that users are abandoning Nintendo's app.

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First leaked images of Motorola’s upcoming modular accessories, AKA ‘MotoMods’

Previously leaked renders showed the bare-bones model of the Moto Z/DROID something without any of the interchangeable back plates rumored to launch with the device. @evleaks doing what he does best, just tweeted out new renders, this time of the modular accessories Motorola will allegedly be calling "MotoMods."

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Motorola’s upcoming DROID something (Moto Z) leaked in black, silver, and gold color options

Giving us our best look at the the alleged Moto Z -- which is likely to launch on Verizon as the Droid Turbo 3 as maybe as a new RAZR -- @evleaks is supply some super clear, high-res renders of the device in all 3 colors: black, silver, and gold.

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HTC confirms the Nexus 9 has officially been retired

After the Nexus 9 had been removed from the Google Store last month, HTC has confirmed that the tablet has officially completed its manufacturing run and is now retired.

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OxygenOS 3.0.1 beta for the OnePlus 2 now available, final Marshmallow build imminent

OnePlus releases OxygenOS 3.0.1 for the OnePlus 2. This is an update to the company's first beta/community build that was released in March that would bring Android M to OnePlus' phones.

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Periscope now auto saves your broadcasts by default

The official Periscope application has an update rolling out right now saves broadcasts to your phone automatically by default.

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Snapseed v2.5 introduces two helpful new features for photo editing on-the-go [VIDEO]

Google has pushed the latest update to its Photo-editing Android app, Snapseed. Users can now reapply the same photo edits that were used to edit a previous image, as well as horizontally mirror an image.

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Grab a free Amazon gift card with the purchase of a Sonos speaker for Father’s Day

Sonos and Amazon are teaming up to offer you an Amazon gift card with your purchase of select Sonos speakers for Father's Day.

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Google is working on a new self-driving car research center near Detroit

Google is in the process of building a 53,000 sq ft development center just outside of Detroit where the company will continue to develop its self-driving car project.

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Download This: Help a tiny robot through puzzles in ‘Mekorama’

Mekorama is easiest described as a mix between Monument Valley and Minecraft. It has the 3D puzzles of Monument Valley, but with the design and creation tools of Minecraft. Although it has a lot in common with other games, Mekorama stands on its own as a great game.

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AT&T GoPhone plans will soon get an extra gigabyte of data

AT&T GoPhone $45 and $60 phone plans will get an extra gigabyte of data.

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Deal: $100 off Verizon’s HTC 10

There's a nice deal going for Verizon's HTC 10 today. You can grab it for $100 off at their online store.

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Report: Google wants to shame manufacturers who lag behind with Android updates by exposing internal rankings

There are few things worse for an Android enthusiasts than being stuck on an older, outdated version of Android. While the casual smartphone users probably couldn't tell which Android version they were even on (let alone the differences between KitKat and Marshmallow), it's still a security issue to stick with devices no longer receiving the ...

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Get 2 free months of Google Play Music courtesy of TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor is teaming up with Google Play Music to offer some pretty awesome integration. The new update brings suggested playlists and two months of Google Play Music for free to new subscribers.

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Your next phones and tablets may be equipped with either a 4K or 8K display

A Chinese display manufacturer has just gotten everyone closer to both a 4K x 2K display for smartphones and an 8K x 4K display for tablets.

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Pokemon GO beta invites are now headed out to US participants

Signed up to be in the Pokemon GO field test for the US? There's good news: invites are going out. You'll want to head to your inbox right now and see if you were lucky enough to be in the first wave.

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Xiaomi takes the wraps off its 4K-capable Mi Drone

Xiaomi took the wraps off its new Mi Drone and showed off a model that shoots videos in 4K and another that shoots video in 1080p. Neither of these are available for purchase just yet, but we can't wait for it to come stateside.

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20 beautiful pictures of Italy captured with the HTC 10

We wanted to see how good the HTC 10's camera is, so we took to the gorgeous lands of Italy to put to to task!

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WhatsApp is the World’s most used messaging app and it’s not even close

In a new report spanning the globe, it was found that WhatsApp accounts for the primary messaging service in 109 countries out of 187. With Facebook at #2 with 49 countries, the distance between the two platforms isn't close.

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SHOCKER: Eric Schmidt thinks his Galaxy S7 is better than his iPhone

Eric Schmidt is a very eclectic man. He could be caught using an iPhone any given day, but he still has all his chips in Android and also uses a Samsung Galaxy S7, apparently. Oh, and he also made a hard declaration that he thinks the Samsung Galaxy S7 is flat out better.

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OnePlus permanently chops $50 off the cost of all their phones

OnePlus today announced a permanent price reduction across the entirety of their current smartphone lineup. The reduction is a nice $50 for the OnePlus One, OnePlus X, and the OnePlus 2. That brings the devices' starting prices to $199, $249, and $299, respectively.

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Samsung will supposedly skip the Galaxy Note 6 and go right to the Galaxy Note 7 this year

Why did 6 hate 7? Because 7 8 9. I've always loved that joke. Well, in the case of the Samsung Galaxy Note 6, 6 might hate 7 because it might be completely forgotten about as Samsung potentially leaps to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for this year's launch.

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Samsung says they haven’t given up on Android Wear yet

Samsung hasn't created an Android Wear devices since the Gear Live in 2014. All of their smartwatch focus has been on Tizen. However, a Samsung rep has come out to shoot down the claims that they have given up on Android Wear.

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Samsung’s first device with an iris scanner is the 7-inch Galaxy Tab Iris

We thought Samsung might introduce their first ever mobile-appropriate iris scanner in some sort of high-end phone. The Samsung Galaxy Note 6, perhaps? It's still possible that device will get one, but it won't be able to claim the honors of being the first. That goes to the Galaxy Tab Iris.

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OnePlus 3 launch date mistakenly revealed

It looks like the OnePlus 3 will make its debut on June 14. The news was mistakenly shared by one of OnePlus' customer service reps while chatting with someone who was hoping to get their hands on the OnePlus VR headset for the launch event.

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Watch Samsung’s rollable/foldable OLED display in action

Samsung is showing off its flexible display technology by rolling out a 5.7-inch OLED panel into a small cylinder.

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Republic Wireless adds new Clear Choice Plans offering up to 10GB of data

Republic Wireless announces new Clear Choice Plans making it even more inexpensive to get up and running on their cellular network.

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YouTube is pushing out a new, cleaner options menu to its Android application

YouTube is pushing out a server-side update that updates the look and feel of the options menu within their Android application.

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Say hello to branded advertisement pins coming soon to Google Maps

Google is bringing a new form of advertising to Google Maps and it's coming to us in the form of branded advertisement pins.

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Sony says their mobile division will finally be profitable this year after devastating 2015 losses

After suffering a $560 million loss in 2015, Sony's mobile division is looking to turn a small profit by the end of its 2017 fiscal year. The turnaround may not be large, but the work Sony has done shows they are still committed and on the right path.

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Hidden setting in Android N can shrink the UI beyond the regular ‘small’ option

The new "Display size" options in Android N are great, but did you know there was a hidden setting that can shrink things down even smaller? Depending on your preference, you can even activate a tablet UI on your smartphone -- no root required.

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DEAL: Get 3 months of YouTube Red and Google Play Music All Access for only $1

Google is offering 3 months of YouTube Red and Google Play Music for only $.99 through the Chromecast offers page or through the YouTube app itself.

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Huawei sues Samsung over claims of multiple patent infringements

Samsung is under fire once again for infringing upon patents. This time, however, the fire is coming from Huawei, and it has nothing to do with design. Huawei alleges that Samsung has infringed upon patents related to 4G technology and software.

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Download This: ‘Third Eye’ helps you catch people who try to use your phone

Third Eye is incredibly simple. If someone unsuccessfully tries to unlock your phone, Third Eye snaps a photo with the front-facing camera. When you return to your phone and unlock it, Third Eye delivers a notification with the photo.

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48 new banks join the list of Android Pay supporters, including Capital One

Android Pay has added almost 50 institutions to the list of supported banks. The biggest on the list is Capitol One, and will hopefully lead more big banks to join.

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Nexus Player gets quietly removed from Google Store [RIP]

The Nexus Player has officially been retired. It's been quietly removed from the Google Store and you wont find any stock from bigger named online retailers.

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VIZIO’s M-Series Google Cast-enabled 4K HDR TVs are now available for purchase

VIZIO has released a new M-Series line of televisions which feature the ability to receive Google Cast content. These new TVs range in size from 50" to 80" and range in cost from $849.99 to $3,999.99.

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The good, the meh, and the epic: My first Google I/O experience

For being my first event, I recount the events at Google I/O 2016 and give everyone a little taste of what the biggest Android developer conference feels like to a non-developer.

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Get your LG G5 some ‘Friends’ from the LG website directly

LG has made all of the LG G5's Friends available for purchase through their own website, removing the need to hope a local store has what you need in stock.

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We won’t see a Samsung Android Wear device anytime soon

Samsung executives have confirmed that the company has no plans or intentions to develop a new Android Wear device, instead focusing on its Tizen OS which is found in its current smartwatch lineup.

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How to add family members (or friends) to Spotify’s new 6-person Family Plan

Yesterday, Spotify announced a new feature for the Premium Family plan: the ability to add 5 people to your account for unlimited music streaming. Because the process is a little tricky, we thought we'd walk you through all the steps. Check it out.

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Facebook Live extends the length of your live stream up to 24 hours

Facebook has announced a few new functionalities to its Facebook Live streaming services. Instead of being limited to just a 90 minute stream, users can now stream for up to 24 hours.

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Twitter removes @mentions and photo links from 140-character limit

Twitter is making new changes to the platform, many of which have been requested by bloggers and other users alike for quite some time.

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We now have a better idea of what the OnePlus 3 will have under the hood (Spoilers: it’s good!)

Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, took to Twitter to share a screenshot of the supposed OnePlus 3 running Android N and gave us a quick spec sheet for the upcoming device.

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Pebble’s latest smartwatches have built-in heart rate monitors, and they also made a supercharged iPod Shuffle competitor

Remember that big announcement Pebble teased? Well, turns out their hype was well-warranted as they've doled out not one, not two, and not even three new products -- we have 4 new goods on tap.

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LG X5 trademark raises questions about potential new device

LG has a new trademark today. Filed in their home country of Korea, the trademark protects the name "LG X5." We're not entirely sure which category the trademark was filed under, though it's reasonable to suggest that it's some sort of product name, and potentially for a phone.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active will launch on AT&T with BOGO promotion

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is the most unofficial official phone right now. Samsung hasn't said anything about it, but we've seen the device numerous times.

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Polaroid introduces its first 4K smart TV with Google Cast in tow

Polaroid has announced a new series of low-cost, Google Cast enabled, 4K TV's that are set to hit the market this summer, with prices starting at just $500.

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Google aims to get rid of passwords to replace them with ‘trust scores’

Google's Advanced Technology and Projects team has introduced a new version of Project Abacus, dubbed Trust API and aims to remove the need for long and annoying passwords.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active reportedly launching with massive 4,000mAh battery

We've been seeing a lot of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active these past few weeks and now, a new report says the phone will come equipped with a massive 4,000mAh battery.

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Motorola registered a trademark for the name Moto Z

Last week, we wrote about a rumor that claimed Lenovo would nix the "Moto X" name in favor of the wildly different and revolutionary "Moto Z." Love it or hate it, Moto Z appears to be here to stay.

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Download This: Nadoku is a minimalist twist on the classic Sudoku

Like Sudoku, Nadoku has a grid and numbers, but that is where the similarities end. The idea of the game is to match the number of dots in a column to the number at the top.

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Twitter is testing a dark themed UI that activates by itself based on time of day

Twitter is A/B testing a new dark theme UI that appears to be dynamic, changing based on the time of day. Before you run out looking for the APK, it appears to be a server side update, so it's not available for all testers.

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Use this app to check the quality of your USB Type-C cable

Following Benson Leung's USB Type-C cable reviews is a pretty good way to ensure you don't end up with a dangerous cable. But what if you already bought one and aren't sure of its quality? You're in luck.

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AT&T is slimming down their upgrade options for AT&T Next from 4 to 2

AT&T felt 4 was too big a number for the different ways you can upgrade through AT&T Next, so they've shrunken the list to 2.

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DEAL: Get your hands on an unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge for only $630

If you're in the market for a new unlocked device, you'll want to head over to eBay and grab the Gold Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge for only $630 before the inventory is all sold out.

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Pebble has a big surprise for everyone tomorrow at 10AM Eastern

Pebble has started tweeting out teasers for some type of announcement to be made tomorrow. Nobody's sure what Pebble has up its sleeve considering there have been no leaks on an upcoming smartwatch.

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Spotify is now offering a new Family Plan with 6 users for only $15 per month

Spotify has introduced a new Family Plan that allows for 6 different accounts, worldwide, for only $14.99 a month and is available starting today.

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Motorola may be in some hot water after someone’s 3GB RAM Moto G4 Plus came with only 2GB

Motorola and Lenovo may have some explaining to do after someone purchased the 3GB/32GB variant of the Moto G4 Plus, received a device with only 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage.

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Hurry and grab your FREE OnePlus Loop VR headset before they are all gone

OnePlus is so excited for the launch of the OnePlus 3, the company is giving away 30,000 Loop VR headsets to allow users to purchase the new phone before the rest of the world.

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Leaked Samsung Gear Fit 2 images give us another look at the incoming fitness watch

Samsung's Gear Fit 2 has been rumored to be in the works for quite some time now. We hadn't imagined any changes that would permanently disfigure Samsung's ideal design of a fitness watch, and with all the leaks showing off its design it seems our imagination was about as accurate as can be.

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Google is pushing out an easier way to enroll in beta programs on the Play store

Google is pushing out an update to the Play Store which will provide some organization in terms of what beta programs you are currently enrolled in.

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Xiaomi’s new drone gets leaked in a teaser video ahead of its unveiling

Xiaomi is expected to announce a drone this Wednesday, and in anticipation for this event, it has released a 20-second teaser video showing off the upcoming flying contraption.

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Samsung turned a Moscow building into a giant Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

We know Samsung's marketing team likes to be big and bold, but we never knew they'd take the "big" part so literally. The company decided that a building in Moscow was the perfect way to build a giant Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

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Samsung’s latest patent suggests the ability to use the S Pen on an edge display

Samsung's latest patent suggests that the S Pen found in the Galaxy Note line will soon be able to work on the curved edge display.

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Google made a 3D radar so tiny that it can fit into your smartphone or smartwatch [VIDEO]

Google's ATAP division has released a new video showcasing how 3rd party developers have used Project Soli in their projects.

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Google’s newest Spotlight Story is now available on YouTube [VIDEO]

Google's ATAP division has released their latest Spotlight Story, Pearl, onto their YouTube channel.

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Fingerprint sensors raise the number of Nexus owners with secure lock screens to 90%

Since the addition of the Nexus 6P and 5X, 90% of Nexus users have enabled lock screen security thanks to the addition of fingerprint sensors.

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Google shows off new Project Tango capabilities at I/O 2016

Google took to the stage at one of the larger sessions during I/O 2016 to show off its latest advancements in the world of Project Tango.

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Google announces the winners of the first Google Play Awards

Google took to the stage at I/O 2016 to announce the best apps and games during the Play Awards with Houzz, an interior design app, taking home the top prize of "Best App".

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Get a free TV with the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy S7 from Best Buy

Looking for a new TV? Phone ready for an upgrade? Samsung and Best Buy have the perfect deal for you. For a limited time, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and get a free 32-inch Samsung Smart HDTV.

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Google’s big device giveaway at IO 2016 [OPINION]

Giveaways have become a Google IO tradition of sorts, with attendees annually anticipating what newly announced hardware will be given away to everyone at the event. Did 2016's giveaway live up to the hype?

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Download This: Notifly gives every messaging app a pop-up reply

Notifly is an app that allows you to respond to messages on the fly (get it?). It provides a handy pop-up text window so you can respond to messages without leaving your current app.

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You can watch Google ATAP’s entire Google I/O 2016 session here [VIDEO]

Google ATAP's entire Google I/O session is now available for streaming on YouTube. Announcements include Project Ara (modular smartphone), Jacquard (touch-sensitive fabric), Solis (radar-enabled electronics), and Spotlight Stories (immersive 3D storytelling). If you have some time kill, it's worth a watch.

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Allo doesn’t offer default end-to-end encryption setting because it would disable Google Assistant

Allo wont offer a default encryption setting because it'd kill Google Assistant functionality in the app. For users concerned with privacy, Allo's Incognito Mode is the way to go.

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LG Pay’s ‘White Card’ will reportedly use both magnetic strip and IC Chip for added security

LG Pay is expected to launch this summer and it's now being said that the manufacturer's physical "White Card" will reportedly feature an IC Chip for added security.

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Top 10 Android Stories of the Week (May 21st)

EarlyBird – News for Android brings you ALL of the Android news you crave and lets users decide what matters. Here are the 10 Top Android for the week of May 21st.

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Project Soli uses radar to bring hand gestures to devices

The folks at Google ATAP are doing it again. ATAP is responsible for some of the crazier things you've seen from Google in the past. ATAP shoots for the moon, and their latest shot includes interacting with devices through radar.

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Official: Project Ara is launching next year, new details surrounding Google’s modular smartphone [VIDEO]

After months of (concerning) silence, Google ATAP is finally ready to break their silence on Project Ara — Google's modular smartphone project. By now, we all know the spiel: Project Ara allows you to swap out pieces of your phone, giving the device additional functionality like bigger speakers, extra battery, or a different camera. It's ...

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Google ATAP announces Levi’s jacket with touch-sensitive fabric, launches in beta later this year [VIDEO]

Google ATAP's Project Jacquard just announced a Levi's Commuter jacket that allows you to interact with your phone using a touch-sensitive sleeve. Launches in beta this fall, wide release Spring 2017.

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Samsung announces the 6GB RAM chip that might be in the Galaxy Note 6

Rumor has it the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 is going to have 6GB of RAM. If Samsung had any hope of combating those rumors to save their big surprise, then they've wiped it all away with this announcement.

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Xiaomi’s first drone is landing May 25th

Xiaomi is readying an announcement of their first drone. Xiaomi -- who has shown a great deal of diversity over the years -- is planning to reveal it May 25th.

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Mobile Roar 137: Google Home, Allo & Duo, Android N, and more!

This week is ALL about Google I/O! We're talking about Google Home, Google Assistant, the two confusing messaging apps (Allo and Duo), Android N updates, and much more!

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The LG G5 might be USB Type-C spec-compliant after all

Benson Leung's infamous shun of the HTC 10 and LG G5 to any USB Type-C purists had a lot of people stepping back from their plans to purchase the devices, but at least one of these phones may find its way back into the good graces of the community. The LG G5 is supposedly USB Type-C spec-compliant, after all.

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Google’s self-driving car could use adhesive to keep people from being thrown in pedestrian accidents

Google has filed for an interesting patent related to vehicles, something we imagine the company is primarily seeking for their self-driving car efforts. The patent details a system that uses adhesive on the front parts of a car that will keep a pedestrian in place if they are crashed into.

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CEO of OnePlus says the OnePlus 3 feels nice and water is wet

The OnePlus 3 hype machine is getting warmed up. The device was rumored to launch on May 18th, but obviously they missed that deadline. OnePlus hasn't shared much information about this device, which is unusual for them.

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Download This: DinnerTime Plus gives you parental control for your kids’ devices

DinnerTIme Plus is a parental control app which allows you to choose when your kids can use their device and which apps are off limits. You can even lock your kids out of their devices at dinner time with a single push of a button.

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Google releases Material Design guidelines for Android Wear 2.0

Calling all devs -- as Google has done for Android apps on phones and tablets, the company has released a guideline document for building Material Design user interfaces on Android Wear.

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Why my next laptop will be a Chromebook

Google's Chrome OS and Chromebooks have never been an appealing option for me, but the ability to run Android apps on Chrome just might be the thing that gets me on board.

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Google suggests developers not use in-app purchases when building Daydream VR apps

Google has big visions for everything "open" that they do, and those visions typically involve them setting guidelines for developers to follow to help achieve that goal. The same will ring true for Daydream VR apps.

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Sprint to kill off contracts for new customers on May 24

According to the latest leak, Sprint will no longer be offering two-year contracts to new customers. Those who are currently on contract plans will still have the option to sign a new contract if they plan on adding a new line or upgrading their phone.

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Chromebooks sales in the US overtake Macs for the first time

Chromebook sales in the US are on the rise in the US, overtaking Macs for the first time. With the news that Chrome OS will get Google Play and Android app support later this year, Chromebook sales will likely grow even further.

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Current Nexus devices won’t be taking advantage of Android N’s seamless updates

It seems that because of Android N's "seamless updates" feature require dual system partitions, current generation Nexus devices wont be compatible. Bummer.

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Sneak peek: A first look at YouTube’s VR interface within Daydream

With the announcement of Daydream at Google I/O, we are now getting a sneak peek at YouTube's future VR interface.

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Android Wear 2.0 lets apps launch automatically based on your activity

If smartwatches weren't already smart enough for you, Android Wear 2.0 will allow app developers to detect the type of activity you're doing and launch the appropriate app automatically. How's that for smart?

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Cortana update brings Android notification sync and actions to Windows 10

After Microsoft announced the feature over a month ago, the latest update to the Cortana app brings notification sync (and actions) to Windows 10 testers.

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This Maserati is the world’s first real Android car

At Google IO 2016, Google flaunted a deeper implementation of Android Auto in the form of a Maserati concept car powered by Qualcomm.

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Google renames Jelly Bean’s old Daydream feature to ‘Screen saver’ in Android N

With Daydream being the official name for Android's VR platform, what about that feature of the same name that debuted in Jelly Bean? It's officially been renamed "Screen saver."

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Android N’s ‘Multi-Locale’ feature allows you to set multiple languages

Among the plethora of features introduced in Android N Developer Preview 3, Multi-Locale will be incredibly useful for those who are multilingual. This allows to easily select and view content natively, in multiple languages.

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Motorola teaser is basically telling us they plan on unveiling a new RAZR on June 9th [VIDEO]

It's coming…

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Early look at Android apps running on a Chromebook [VIDEO]

Earlier today Google officially announced that the Google Play Store -- and Android apps along with it -- will officially make their way to Chromebooks later this year. In a hands-on video, we get an early first look at how Android apps will run on Chrome OS. Take a look.

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8 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2016

Google IO has come and gone once again. This is the time of year when Google makes some of their biggest announcements. This year was heavily focused on updates and new services.

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Only 3 specific Chromebooks will support Android apps at launch

If you're hoping to be one of the first to try the Google Play Store on Chromebooks, you'll need one of these 3.

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Google will build their own VR headset this year, just not the way we thought they would

We may not be getting a Tango-powered VR headset, but at least Google will make a Daydream VR headset. That much was confirmed in their VR session at Google I/O.

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This changes everything: Android apps officially coming to Chrome OS

Day 2 at Google I/O featured some much awaited news. Users will now be able to enjoy their favorite Android Apps across both Android and Chrome OS.

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Capcom unleashes Resident Evil 5 for Android on Google Play for $10

Resident Evil 5 is now available to download on Android exclusively on NVIDIA's flagship gaming platform, SHIELD Android TV.

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Unreal Engine and Unity will support Daydream VR at launch

Epic Games kind of spilled the beans on their own, but the news was made official today. Unreal Engine will support Daydream VR -- Google's big new VR platform -- when it launches later this fall. Unity will also join in on the fun.

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This is Uber’s first self-driving car

Uber today unveiled their first ever self-driving car after previously expressing desires to give Uber rides to people without needing a driver. The company is using the latest hybrid Ford Focus for their tests.

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Heads-up: Android Pay works on Android N Dev Preview 3

Quick heads-up for Android Pay users on the Android N Dev Preview: you can finally use it again!

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Download This: ‘A Sky Rocket’ story is an addictive hand-drawn game

A Skyrocket Story is a game that features hand-drawn artwork and happens to be a lot of fun, too. The game revolves around (you guessed it) a skyrocket. The goal is to land the rocket safely at the end of every level.

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Google publishes official changelog for Android N Developer Preview 3

The 3rd developer preview for Android N went live soon after the Google IO 2016 keynote. Google showed off a graphic of all the new features in Android N, but now we have more official documentation of the changes in the 3rd update

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Bank of America is adding Android Pay support to 2,400 of its ATMs this month

Bank of America has announced that they will be supporting Android Pay in their cardless ATMs. The announcement came at Google I/O, naturally. The company says they'll have it in 2,400 of their ATMs starting this month, and plans to have it fully deployed by the end of this year.

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Google Play is getting a section dedicated to Early Access apps, as well as Zagat-like app recommendations

Google plans to create an Early Access section in Google Play solely for apps and games which are still in beta, and we're also getting "App Collections" which highlight apps based on specific activities and needs.

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Android TV will get Picture-in-Picture, APIs for recording television, HDR 4K support, and app reviews in Android N update

Lots of changes are coming to the Android TV platform following Xiaomi's announcement of a new device. Google has detailed 3 new features coming with Android N that TV lovers will enjoy.

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Google Keyboard in the latest Android N Dev Preview lets you theme it with colors and images

Here's a small little goodie Google baked into the latest Android N Developer Preview that's currently rolling out to Nexus devices. The Google Keyboard now comes with theme functionality!

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Customize your phone or tablet with four new Android N wallpapers

The Android N Developer Preview 3 included four new wallpapers which you can download and use to customize your smartphone or tablet.

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HTC 10 now available from T-Mobile for $680 with two free accessories

T-Mobile is now selling the HTC 10 for $680. It is also including two free accessories with the purchase - theHTC Ice View case and an additional rapid charger.

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Google scratched its Play Store, Chrome OS integration announcement

Google's play to announce Play Store integration with Chrome OS at I/O was mistakenly revealed in a breakout session description. Since the announcement was never made, the session was updated to focus on adding multi-window, keyboard & trackpad support to Android apps.

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With Allo and Duo on the way, Google will not abandon Hangouts

With the introduction of Allo and Duo, Google has no plans or retiring Hangouts. Google sees hangouts as an integral messaging service with full integration into the Google ecosystem.

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NVIDIA SHIELD TV update looks to bring Netflix HDR, YouTube 4K 60fps, and more

Android N is bringing a handful of new features to Android TV when it debuts later this year. Before that can even happen, NVIDIA is planning on bringing Netflix HDR, YouTube 4K 60fps, 4K VUDU and more to the SHIELD TV in an upcoming update.

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Android Auto will no longer require a compatible head unit to work

Android Auto is one of the better, but less widely used features, hidden inside Android. This is because the driver-friendly UI required a compatible head unit to work, but soon you'll be able to open and use it like any other app.

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HTC confirms One M9 and One A9, and HTC 10 will be receiving Android N update

Because nobody likes to be left wondering, HTC is giving HTC 10, One M9, and One A9 users some peace of mind by announcing that Android N is officially headed to these devices -- they just don't know when.

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Xiaomi Mi Box officially headed to the US, now running Android TV and offering 4K UHD support

After teasers hinted that Xiaomi would be unveiling some sort of new Android TV-powered set top box at Google IO -- the Xiaomi Mi Box is now official.

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Google Play’s Family Library lets you to share app purchases with up to 6 family members

It's been rumored for awhile now, but it's only today that it's being made official. Starting July 2nd, Google will introduce a new feature called Family Library that allows users to share app purchases with up to 6 family members on Google Play.

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Allo and Duo are now in the Play Store for pre-registration

You can pre-register for both Allo and Duo right now. Pre-registering means you will be notified on your device when the app is available to download. If you want to be first to know when Allo and Duo are available, this is the way to do it.

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The Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview is now live

One of the new things that Google showed off at IO 2016 was Android Wear 2.0. This is the biggest update the platform has seen since release. Google also announced the first ever developer preview for Android Wear. It's already live and ready to download.

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Daydream is Google’s new VR platform for devices running Android N

After countless rumors and tons of speculation, Google finally took the wraps off their brand new VR platform for Android: Daydream. Before you get too excited, only the newest Android devices launching later this year will be compatible. Full details in the post.

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You can now use Android apps without ever having to install them [VIDEO]

Google has reintroduced streaming apps as Android Instant Apps, and as they've shown before, when a user clicks a link to content that exists within an Android app, they could be taken to that content in app form even if that app isn't installed. It will arrive later this year.

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Android N Dev Preview 3 is rolling out to Nexus devices with VR Mode and automatic OS updates

Google touched a bit more on Android N at their big developer event today. While most of their presentation was a big recap of many of the Android N features we've already been enjoying in developer previews there are a couple of new things coming as part of today's Dev Preview 3 release.

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Android Wear 2.0 gets a keyboard and can do more without your phone

Google has announced the next major update for Android Wear. Version 2.0 promises a bunch of changes and improvements. It's the biggest update the platform has seen since it was released two years ago.

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Google unveils a brand new smart messaging app called Allo

Fresh off the stage at Google IO, a brand new "smart" messaging app is headed to Android and it's called Allo. It's infused with the power of Google Assistant to help you "have fun and get things done."

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50+ new features in Android N

As you would expect, Android was a big part of Google IO 2016. While we still don't have an official name for it, Google did show us what we can expect in terms of new features.

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Duo is a video calling app with a real-time preview of who’s calling

Meet Duo, Allo's little brother. Duo is a super simple video calling app that lets you and your loved ones talk to each other. It doesn't sound extraordinary at first, but it does have a really cool feature named Knock Knock that could make video calling a lot less awkward.

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Google wants you to help name Android N

Google is having trouble picking a good "sweet treat" name for Android N and they're asking for your help. Nougat? Nutella? Nuts? What will it be? Submit your choice!

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Google’s new Allo messenger has an Incognito mode for private conversations

Google's got messengers on the brain at IO today. Their newest creation is a messenger called Allo. It can do a bunch of Google-ly things, including video chat, but one feature in specific is interesting.

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Google Assistant looks to be the smartest virtual assistant we’ve ever seen

Google just made their first blockbuster announcement at Google I/O 2016 -- it's Google Assistant. It's awesome. It's Google Search as you know it, with the virtual assistant nature of Google Now. Only, it's a LOT more smart now.

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Google Home is Google’s answer to the Amazon Echo

Google has just announced Google Home, a voice-enabled assistant for your home. Like the Echo, it can answer questions and perform basic tasks.

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Google launches a Google Play Developer Console app for Android

Developers have had to turn to the web to check on the status of their Android apps that are sitting in Google Play. Thankfully that is no longer the case, as Google has made an actual Developer Console app for folks to download.

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What are your last minute Google IO 2016 predictions?

And after 2 hours of what's sure to be packed with pure awesomeness, there will be no more room for saying" I told ya so". So make your predictions while you still can: what announcements will be made at Google IO 2016? What big surprises? What little surprises?

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Believe it or not, there’s an Android phone that costs just $1.50

If you thought the $10 Walmart Android phone was cheap, try this on for size: this smartphone costs just Rs. 99 in India, which works out to just under $1.50 here in the states.

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Here’s where you can watch Google I/O 2016 live online

Not able to make it to Google I/O? While you can't attend in person and enjoy all the fun firsthand, you'll still get plenty of options for watching the event from the comfort of your own home, office or wherever it is you may have to be today.

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Nokia is finally returning to mobile with Android phones and tablets

Nokia's journey through the mobile industry has been full of ups and downs. A Finnish company called HMD Global Oy has acquired the rights to the Nokia brand, and they intend to use it on Android devices.

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We’re on the ground at Google I/O 2016!

Just a quick update for you folks: we're at Google I/O! Our team will be waking up bright and early to head to the Shoreline Amphitheatre where Google will be holding their annual keynote to talk about the future of Android, Chrome, the web and all the other great things they have their toes dipped into.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active render appears without AT&T branding

We have another Samsung Galaxy S7 Active leak today after seeing perhaps the ugliest model yet. This one is much more pleasing to the eye, but even more interesting is that it doesn't show any AT&T branding.

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Be wary of using just any USB Type-C charging cable with the HTC 10

If you're a proud owner of an HTC 10 or LG G5, and want to keep things that way, be sure to not use any other non-compatible USB Type-C charger, or your device may end up in purgatory.

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Google Play Music, NBC and 10 other services whitelisted by T-Mobile’s Binge On

T-Mobile's Binge On service is now streaming video from Google Play Music, NBC, Univision and nine other services without tapping into its customers data.

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Google to unveil AI-powered chat bot developer tools

The latest Google I/O rumor claims that Google will be releasing chat bot developer tools which will allow companies to develop chat bots for various messaging platforms using Google's artificial intelligence technology.

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Google Home, the answer to Amazon’s Echo, to be debuted at Google I/O 2016

Google's answer to the Amazon Echo device and platform has been given a name, Google Home. The device is expected to launch this fall with more details coming during Google I/O.

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The battle for live video bubbles as Twitter tests ‘Go Live’ button in Android

Facebook and Twitter are on the brink of a live video battle that could have huge implications on the social media war. Are you ready to "Go Live" with Twitter and Periscope?

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Verizon and Apple give FM radio the cold shoulder

Thanks to the "Free Radio on My Phone" campaign, T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T have all agreed to activate FM radio for Android devices running on their network. So why is Verizon (and Apple) giving FM radio the cold shoulder?

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From the guys that brought you SwiftKey: Swiftmoji is a new keyboard that can predict your emoji

SwiftKey has started beta testing a new keyboard app that gives you the best emoji prediction while you're typing on your Android device. You can join the beta today and see how well it boosts your emoji use.

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Second Xiaomi teaser hints at NVIDIA SHIELD TV competitor for Google I/O 2016 unveiling

Not long after first tweeting about a possible Xiaomi announcement at Google I/O 2016, Hugo Barra released a second tweet with even more details about the possible device.

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Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4 will be available in Canada this summer

The newly announced Motorola Moto G4 and G4 Plus will be coming to Canada. The devices were initially announced for India, but now Motorola is announcing more availability. The devices will be available in Canada sometime this summer.

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Android Pay is now officially available in the UK

Early this morning Google's official Android account on Twitter announced that, Android Pay — Android's mobile payments platform — is now officially available in the UK.

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AT&T Galaxy S6 devices finally get Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA

The wait is finally over. For those who haven't sideloaded the leaked Android 6.0 Marshmallow firmware onto their AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge devices, AT&T has finally started the OTA process for the device today.

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Lenovo expected to nix the Moto X moniker next month and unveil the Moto Z

Lenovo is expected to nix the iconic Moto X moniker when it unveils its flagship devices, the Moto Z Style and Moto Z Play at Lenovo Tech World next month.

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Xiaomi to possibly announce new Android TV device at Google I/O 2016

Xiaomi's Vice President of Global, Hugo Barra, took to Twitter today to announce that the company would be participating at Google I/O 2016.

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The Moto G4 Plus camera is on par with the Nexus 6P and iPhone 6S Plus, says DxOMark

As nice as the Moto G4 Plus's camera sounds on paper, we have to get a look at photos taken with the sensor itself to judge its worth. We can't do that ourselves just yet, but DxOMark has injected us with a lot of promise in the meantime: they've scored the device's camera 84 out of 100.

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Moto G4 Play looks to be the $100 model we’re used to [VIDEO]

Lenovo's original Moto G4 announcement seemed to neglect the ultra-affordable option we're used to, but they have something in that ballpark after all. The Moto G4 Play was quietly revealed as the third option in this trifecta.

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Download This: Texpand’s keyboard shortcuts will change the way you type

Texpand allows you to create shortcuts for your commonly used texts. That alone is not very special or unique. The magic of Texpand is it works with any keyboard app you want.

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You can watch Google I/O’s keynote in 360 degrees tomorrow

Google has always live streamed their Google I/O live keynotes and many sessions to follow. Now they're letting you experience that in a new way.

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Desert Camo Samsung Galaxy S7 Active variant leaks, makes us queasy

This is supposedly the Desert Camo variant (we'll call it that since the leakster is calling it that) of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active, as leaked by @evleaks. It has some sort of sandy brown color theme going on in the front, with a combination of marsh green and blue mesh on the rear.

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Goodbye, Moto X? Lenovo could drop Moto X branding this year

Earlier this year we heard that the Motorola brand could eventually be phased out completely. If a recent cryptic tweet from @evleaks is any indication, the Moto brand could be gone sooner than we thought.

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Lenovo officially unveils Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus with 5.5-inch 1080p displays and octa-core chipsets

Lenovo made their big announcement in India today. They've launched this year's iterations of the Moto G lineup, with iterations being emphasized because we're getting 2 such phones this year.

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Watch Live: Motorola Moto G4, G4 Plus announcement event

Watch the unveiling of the Motorola Moto G4 and G4 Plus

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Leaked OnePlus 3 render highlights HTC-inspired design

A new leak shares a OnePlus 3 render, its display technology and battery capacity

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Sony Xperia XA Ultra unveiled, pairs a 16MP selfie cam with OIS

Sony has officially unveiled the Xperia XA Ultra, featuring a 16MP front-facing camera with OIS.

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Instagram’s new ‘algorithmic’ feed begins slowly rolling out in the US with no option to turn it off

After it was announced back in March, Instagram's new non-chronological feed is now rolling out for some in the US. Unfortunately, unlike Twitter's "Best Tweets" feature, there's no way to turn this one off.

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Waze begins testing its carpooling services in San Francisco

Waze has introduced its carpooling services to various drivers in the San Francisco Bay area, making it possible to earn a little bit of extra cash on the way to work.

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You can now sign up for the official Pokemon GO Field Test in the US

If you've been dying to try out the new Pokemon GO game on Android, good news: Field Test signups are now officially live in the US.

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Google Spaces is now live for Android, iOS, Chrome, and the web

After it was announced earlier today, Google Spaces -- the search giant's odd new social/sharing/chatting thing -- is now available on the Google Play Store, Chrome Web Store, and on your desktop web browser.

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YouTube is rolling out a redesigned UI for the Chromecast queue

The ever-evolving YouTube app is getting another subtle change. If you use YouTube with Chromecast you're probably familiar with the "Queue" feature. YouTube is rolling out a facelift for the queue right now.

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Do you still own a home phone? [Poll]

We're curious: do you still own a home phone? If you do, do you use it? And why? If you don't use it, why do you still have it? And would you ever consider going the mobile-only route? We want to hear it all!

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Woot is offering 50%-off for last week’s Nexus 5 deal that wasn’t as advertised

After mislabeling a Nexus 5 deal last week, Woot is now looking to make amends. Emails are being sent out offering customers 50% off their order, or a full refund plus $30 coupon code to use on a future purchase.

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Meizu breaks into the US market with a Bluetooth speaker, not a phone

With the help of Indiegogo, Meizu, the popular Chinese phone manufacturer, is reaching out to the United States with a campaign for the Gravity Bluetooth speaker.

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Download This: ‘Pintasking’ is like chat heads for multitasking

Pintasking takes the idea of Facebook's chat heads and uses it for multitasking. Any app can be pinned to the side of the screen for quick access. You can also switch the previous app with a tap, similar to ALT-TAB on Windows.

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Acer and Starbreeze team up to bring everyone the StarVR headset

Acer and Starbreeze have partnered to bring a brand new Virtual Reality headset, and one that is like no other on the market today.

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Google creates a new Search-infused messaging app that seems to serve no purpose at all

Happy Monday -- a fresh new Google app has been announced. This one is coming to Android today (it's not yet live on Google Play, but it will be) alongside an iOS version. It's called Google Spaces, a messaging app which aims to provide a simple conversation area for a small group of friends, co-workers, colleagues. It's also utterly useless.

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Possible Samsung Galaxy S7 Sport rolls through import database

A new Samsung device has made an appearance on the Zauba Indian import database, with a model number that suggest it will be the Galaxy S7 Sport.

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Google announces winners of Android Experiments Challenge with winners getting a free trip to I/O 2016

Google has announced the winners of its Android Experiments contest, with the three grand prize winners getting a free trip to Google I/O 2016.

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How to SIM unlock the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge

Follow these simple steps to SIM unlock your Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge

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Samsung announces new Gear VR bundle promo for new owners of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

In order to drive sales and interaction with the Gear VR, Samsung has announced a new promotion that will provide those who have purchased a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge with a discounted Gear VR bundle. The bundle will include a number of games and applications.

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Amazon’s latest Dash button can call an Uber, open your garage and more

Amazon's Dash Buttons are great, but problem is that you have to buy new buttons for each product, and you could only use them to buy those products. Their latest innovation -- a programmable Dash Button -- blows that limitation wide open.

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Google’s crusade against Flash will take a huge step later this year

While Google obviously has no control over the entirety of the web, they will use their influence to see that Flash dies. Google has detailed a plan to disable the Flash plugin in Google Chrome by the end of this year.

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John McAfee tried to send reporters phones with malware to hack WhatsApp

Here's a crazy story to start the week. Apparently, John McAfee, the creator of the infamous anti-virus software, is hell-bent on proving he can crack WhatsApp's encryption.

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Sony kills off other Xperia projects leaving Xperia X to lead the way

Sony seems to be moving away from the Xperia C and Xperia M series of devices, instead, focusing on the Xperia X lineup for the next 3 years.

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WhatsApp Beta adds (and swiftly removes) video calling feature

Whatsapp beta users got to play with its new video calling feature for a few days before a new update rolled the feature back.

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Oppo Find 9’s battery will charge to 100% in a mere 15 minutes

The Oppo Find 9 may be the fastest charging smartphone on the planet when it's unveiled next month. A new rumor claims that the phone will charge 100% in just 15 minutes.

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Google I/O 2016 schedule updated with sessions for Android Wear, ATAP, and more

Google I/O's schedule has been updated with a handful of new sessions — some of which include topics such as Android Wear, ATAP, Android N, and so much more.

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Sony could soon allow you to control the devices around you with a wearable ring

In a recent posting on the US Patent and Trademark Office website, Sony has laid out the groundwork for a product that would change the way you control not only your smartphone, but also other electronics around you.

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More Moto G infromation leaks ahead of Tuesday’s event

The Motorola Moto G4 and G4 Plus can't seem to stop getting leaked, even though the event is just days away. This time we have a trio of leaks with information about these devices.

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