Google confirms Nougat will be Android 7.0 [Video]

While Google didn't confirm which version number would be accompanying Android Nougat when the new statue was unveiled yesterday, the company has revealed the information in the statue's official video which has been posted to YouTube.

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Android’s home page sees a redesign while removing the Android One section

Google has redesigned the Android Home Page with an easier way to navigate popular Android devices and apps, but Google has also removed the Android One section altogether.

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Download This: “Swiftly Switch” brings Edge Screen to all devices

Swiftly Switch allows you to launch apps, contacts, and shortcuts from the side of the screen at any time. It works a lot smarter than Samsung's approach.

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Samsung Gear VR owners will get exclusive footage of the 2016 Olympics

Samsung and NBC have announced a partnership that will allow owners of the Samsung Gear VR to view a total of 85 hours of exclusive Virtual Reality content.

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11 Great Android games you may have missed

In the following guide, we take a look at 11 recently launched Android games you shouldn't miss on NVIDIA SHIELD—separated into different genre categories for your convenience.

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HTC “Marlin” Nexus specs leaked: 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM, 3,450mAh battery and more

After seeing the rumored specs for the HTC "Sailfish" Nexus, we now get a look at what the supposed HTC "Marlin" Nexus could have in tow.

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The Android Phone with the Best Camera [July 2016]

As part of our Best Android Phones rankings, this month we're debuting the list of the Android phones with the best cameras! We've taken the liberty of ranking the top smartphones you can buy that'll help you take stunning photos with your phone.

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Google Calendar experiences some hiccups for users but a fix is in the works

Google Calendar has been experiencing some server issues throughout the day, but Google seems to have a fix in place and will be coming back up for everyone soon.

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So much for getting that OnePlus 3 in red

After a listing for a red OnePlus 3 mistakenly made an appearance on the company's website, OnePlus has since confirmed that it will not be selling that version of the device.

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This may be the first look at the BlackBerry “Hamburg”

The rumored BlackBerry "Hamburg" may have just been shown off for the first time on camera via Twitter. The device is rumored to be called the BlackBerry Neon and will be manufactured by Alcatel.

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The next version of Android is….Android Nougat

The team at Google took to Snapchat and Twitter to announce the latest version of Android. Android N will now be known as Android Nougat.

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ASUS confirms the impending release of the ZenPad 3s 10

ASUS is expected to unveil its latest flagship tablet, the ZenPad 3s 10, on July 12th at an event in Taiwan.

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The Play Store’s ‘Early Access’ section begins appearing for more users

Google has flipped the switch on its 'Early Access' section and 'Beta' tab within the Play Store. The features should be rolling out to users over the next few days.

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AT&T announces Ticket Twosdays for free movie tickets and Live Nation concerts will start this week

With T-Mobile Tuesday seeing break backing struggles week after week, AT&T felt it was a perfect time to announce details of their previously-announced AT&T Thanks giveaway program. The company has introduced Ticket Twosdays.

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Amazon’s Prime Day is back this year on July 12th with over 100,000 sales

After a reportedly successful "Prime Day" last year, Amazon has decided to bring back Prime Day for 2016. The day-long sale will be on July 12th and will feature over 100,000 sales.

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Samsung is now selling unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge devices in the US

Samsung today announced the availability of unlocked models for both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge in the US. While it's been possible to get unlocked devices from third-party sellers in the US, there are a couple of reasons why today's announcement is great.

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Note 7 front panel hints at the existence of an iris scanner

It's a global belief by now that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will have an iris scanner onboard, and today our first piece of tangible evidence of its existence may have arrived.

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New Android malware is spreading by pretending to be WhatsApp, Uber, and Google Play

A new phishing campaign in Europe is spreading by presenting nearly identical credentials as legitimate apps and tricking users into providing banking info.

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Verizon could be readying unlimited and rollover data [RUMOR]

We're not sure how reliable this crazy rumor is, but here it is anyway. A Verizon employee on the company's subreddit has come forth to suggest Big Red has a big announcement to make tomorrow.

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Leaked cases confirm Galaxy Note 7 will have curved display

The folks at MobileFun have already received cases for the Note 7. As the rumors suggests, it looks like it will indeed have a curved display.

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Download This: “Zombillie” is a creepy cross between Snake and Pac-Man

What if someone combined Snake and Pac-Man and slapped a zombie skin over the top? That is exactly what you get with Zombillie. You play as Zombillie, a caterpillar in a post-apocalyptic world

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30+ OnePlus 3 Tips & Tricks

If you've recently picked up a OnePlus 3 and are looking to take full advantage of all the features therein, we've got you covered. With more than 30+ Tips & Tricks, we've put together a comprehensive list of the best features to help you get the most out of the OnePlus 3. Have a look.

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Dead Zebra’s Android mini collectibles Series 6 will be here this summer

Andrew Bell today announced movement on the next series of Dead Zebra's Android mini collectibles. Dubbed Series 6, the set is expected to launch at some point this summer.

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Google is testing the ability to perform a speed test in Google Search

It isn't currently too had to get to SpeedTest.net and get a quick idea of how fast your connection is, but Google wants to take the need to go anywhere other than their search engine out of the equation. It seems the company is testing a new speed test tool within search.

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OnePlus might have to raise the price of the OnePlus 3 in the UK due to Brexit

The economic windfall of Brexit was made immediately apparent when the vote to leave the EU passed in Great Britain, and now it's forcing companies like OnePlus to consider their pricing strategies for the future.

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NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV is now getting its 3.2 update with Plex Media Server

It wasn't too long ago we told you about a massive upgrade to the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV, and that update is now rolling out to units. The update is taking us to version 3.2, and in it are some seriously nice changes you'll want to check out.

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Amazon will chop $50 off a Moto G4 if you agree to have ads on your lock screen

Amazon's trying something new. Well, it's not really new. You see, the company offers Kindle devices at a sizable discount if you agree to view ads on your devices' lockscreen. It's worked out well in the Kindle world because, well, it's all out of sight and out of mind after you unlock your Kindle for ...

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Qualcomm reveals why their chipsets don’t need special vision chips for Tango

Google's initial Tango prototypes used special vision processing chips to power the augmented reality experience. That said, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro -- which houses a mere Snapdragon 652 chipset -- doesn't need such a chip: it does all the heavy lifting on its own. Here's why.

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Google will now let you decide which type of ads you want to see

Google's ads are used in many places that you already visit. These ads are already customized by your browsing habits, but now Google is adding a new level of customization to ads.

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Here’s what the OnePlus smartwatch would have looked liked if OnePlus didn’t cancel plans to make one

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei didn't have problems confirming that the company, at one point, thought about making a smartwatch. The revelation was made on Twitter with this sketch of what could have been.

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DEAL: Get a $50 gift card when you pre-order the Motorola Moto G4, G4 Plus

Those looking to pre-order the Motorola Moto G4 and G4 Plus may want to skip ordering the phone from Motorola and pick it up from Best Buy and B&H Photo instead. Both retailers are offering a $50 gift card to those who pre-order the phone through their sites.

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Google consolidates everything it knows about you into a single dashboard

Ever wonder what information Google actually knows about you? Well, now you can thanks to the new My Activity site that Google has launched. The dashboard shows you every piece of information that Google collects and associates to your Google account and gives you the opportunity to review and delete items as you please.

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Latest Google Fit update brings a redesigned interface, new widgets, and more

The Google Fit application has been updated to version 1.57 and brings a slew of new features including a redesigned interface, a new Android Wear watch face, and more.

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LG’s VPInput will let you easily connect your LG smartphone to your PC

LG has introduced a new way to quickly and seamlessly sync your LG smartphone with the your PC with the LG VPInput application.

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Moto E3 Power passes WiFi certification, Android 6.0 included

WiFi certification for the Moto E3 Power (no relation to the video game convention) has just showed up. The model number is XT1706.

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You can now ask Alexa to add new features to your Amazon Echo

Amazon now allows users to ask Alexa to enable various features without needing to use the Amazon Echo application.

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Download This: “5217” reminds you to take breaks throughout the day

It may sound counterintuitive, but an important part of productivity is taking breaks. Frequent breaks can keep your mind fresh and reduce fatigue. The "Pomodoro Technique," which gives you a 5-minute break every 25 minutes. However, there is a competing technique that gives you a 17-minute break every 52 minutes. 5217 is a beautiful app ...

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It might be time for T-Mobile to pull the plug on T-Mobile Tuesdays

T-Mobile Tuesdays has been off to a rough start ever since it was announced, after another disappointing week, it may be time to pull the plug or change the process.

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ZTE takes the wraps off the bezel-less ZTE Nubia Z11 flagship

ZTE has taken the wraps off its latest device the ZTE Nubia Z11 with a 5.5-inch bezel-less display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor.

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Pre-order sales for the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus are now open in the US

Those in the United States that have been waiting to get their hands on the Moto G4 or Moto G4 Plus can now pre-order through Motorola's Moto Maker.

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Wileyfox introduces three new mid-range devices starting at £89

Wileyfox has announced three new mid-range devices that are expected to be released later this year: the Wileyfox Spark, Spark+ and Spark X. Pricing for these devices start at just £89.

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How to view Android notifications, reply to SMS from your computer

Want to view your smartphone notifications on your computer, send a text from your computer or seamlessly transfer files between your Android device and your computer? We'll show you how to do all that and more with the help of Pushbullet.

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Android Marshmallow comes to the T-Mobile Galaxy Note Edge

T-Mobile's Galaxy Note Edge is seeing its update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, which has started rolling out over-the-air to users.

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Google Search and Play Music will display song lyrics thanks to partnership with LyricFind

If you're looking for lyrics to your favorite songs, Google will now display them within the search results or within Google Play Music.

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Samsung expected to make $6.8 billion in Q2 thanks to the Samsung Galaxy S7

How well are the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge doing? Pretty damn well. Samsung is selling phones faster than they ever have, and that performance has translated into pure profit.

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Here’s a detailed look at Google’s plans to revamp city parking

Sidewalk Labs' futuristic city will get off the ground in Columbus, and we have the first details of what they'll be doing to help improve city living. Take a look!

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OnePlus 3 will soon be available in red

A red OnePlus 3 has appeared on the Chinese OnePlus website. It's the same metal body with a red anodised finish. It's very likely that this red model will only be available in China.

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Samsung showcases how much better games look thanks to the Vulkan API [VIDEO]

Samsung's phones have always had some serious gaming chops, and like every phone with quality hardware inside those games only get better thanks to the Vulkan graphics API. Samsung was on hand at E3 2016 earlier this month to show off games optimized for Vulkan.

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Video: this is what the Samsung Galaxy Note 7’s TouchWiz build could look like

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 7's launch right around the corner, we now have a detailed look at the next version of TouchWiz which could be pre-installed on the phone when it shows up in early August.

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Download This: PRISM is a trippy and abstract puzzle game

PRISM (technically "_PRISM") is a beautiful and abstract game. Underneath all the glitter and glam is a relatively simple puzzle game. The idea is to match colored dots to colored circles.

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Teachers can now take their students on VR field trips with Google Expedition [VIDEO]

Last year, Google announced Expeditions, which allows teachers to take their students on various "field trips" with the help of Google Cardboard. The app has officially been released to everyone today.

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Google aims to teach kids to code with its release of Project Bloks [VIDEO]

Google has introduced a new hardware platform, named Project Bloks, to help kids learn how to easily program and code various projects.

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HP prepares for the arrival of the Play Store with its latest Chromebook

HP has announced its first 11-inch touchscreen Chromebook with the HP Chromebook 11-inch G5. The company has already announced compatibility with the Play Store when it becomes available.

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This Android N Easter egg allows you to test-drive Google Daydream now [VIDEO]

A hidden Easter egg within the latest Android N developer preview allows owners of the Nexus 6P to test Google's Virtual Reality services, Daydream.

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Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, falls victim to Twitter hack

Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, was subject to a Twitter hack that allowed a security company bypass security measures by using Quora's Q&A services.

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Twitter introduces a fun new way to share your pictures with #Stickers

Twitter is rolling out a new way to customize your photos this Summer with the help of searchable #Stickers. The update will be coming in the next few weeks.

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Set your reminders even faster with the latest Google Now update

A new update to Google Now allows for users to set reminders even faster, removing the need to confirm the reminder.

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Check out Samsung’s new Galaxy Note UX in all its glory [VIDEO]

Samsung has been testing a new TouchWiz UX for Note 5 users and now we get a hands-on look at what could be coming with the Galaxy Note 7 when it's launched later this year.

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Uber and Pandora team up to bring more tunes in the car

Uber already lets riders control the music in their ride through Spotify integration, and soon even more options will be opening up. The company has entered a partnership with Pandora for those who prefer that music service.

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Deal: Get the 32GB Nexus 5X for just $240 and save $360

If you're looking for a new unlocked smartphone, eBay has the 32GB Nexus 5X for just $240.

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‘Samsung Ahead’ could be a Google Glass competitor

Remember Google Glass? Ever since Glass burst onto the scene three years ago, there have been rumors of similar devices from other manufacturers. Samsung has been long-rumored to have a Glass rival of its own.

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Blackberry’s next Android smartphone might not be made by Blackberry at all

Will Blackberry knock it out of the park for the mid-ranger they have planned for next month? We were hoping so, but the company actually might not be responsible for making the device at all. Recent WiFi Certification documents containing evidence that Alcatel, not Blackberry, will make the next Blackberry device.

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Huawei says they’ll be with Android as long as Google keeps it open

Huawei obviously didn't want to respond to rumors that they're working on a contingency plan for ditching Android, however the company's CEO recently posted to Chinese social media site Weibo to comment on their future use of Android.

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HTC to spin off the Vive into an independent subsidiary

HTC has announced that HTC Vive VR business unit will be spun off into an independent subsidiary. The move will allow HTC to retain control of the Vive and benefit from any profits that it makes, but it will also allow other companies to invest into the Vive to secure the needed cash to turn HTC's VR headset into the leading VR system on the market.

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Google is working on a non-Nexus smartphone for the end of 2016

If you were waiting for the HTC-build Nexus phones this fall, you might want to wait a bit longer. A new rumor claims that we may see a Google-built smartphone by the end of 2016.

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Evan Blass “confirms” more information regarding Samsung’s next Galaxy Note

Evan Blass (@evleaks) took to Twitter to "confirm" some of the Galaxy Note 7's supposed features and specs, including the decision to skip the "Note 6" moniker in favor of the "Note 7."

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Celebrate 20 Years of the Nintendo 64 with amazing artwork from Angelo Furfaro

See past editions of Android Wallpaper This week marked the 20th anniversary that the Nintendo 64 first became available in Japan. No matter your console affiliation, there's no denying the profound impact the Nintendo 64 had on the world of gaming. Titles like GoldenEye 007, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Mario Kart 64, ...

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Yahoo Mail for Android gets a pretty substantial update including easier ways to preview documents

The Yahoo Mail for Android app has received a pretty substantial update that is rolling out to everyone's devices starting today.

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Deal: Buy one smartphone, get one free from AT&T until June 30th

AT&T has extended its "Dad's and Grad's" promotion until June 30th where you can purchase one popular device, and get the other absolutely free.

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Google is working on a support app for Nexus devices

The rumor claims that Google is working on a Support app for Nexus devices. The app will be similar to Amazon's Mayday button. Users will be able to quickly get help for whatever problem they have.

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Download This: “Simply” is the Facebook app you should be using

Simply, as the name implies, is a dead simple "app" for Facebook. It's a Chrome custom tab for Facebook. That means it uses the power of Chrome, but it doesn't get lost in the mix of the Chrome browser.

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Top 10 Android Stories of the Week (June 24th)

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 June 24th.

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Android N could feature new designs for navigation buttons

There's always a chance Google could stuff some surprise last-minute additions into Android N before it ships later this summer. One of those surprises could be a new look for the software-based navigation buttons.

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BlackBerry will give everyone more info on new devices sometime in July

After releasing its Q1 financial results, BlackBerry CEO went on a conference call and was asked about the company's plans for the two mid-range devices expected to be released in 2016.

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Freeform multi-window mode will not make its way to Nexus devices with Android N [WATCH]

When Android N was released, there was some code that was found that enabled freeform multi-window mode. The feature was disabled by default, and now we have learned it won't be coming in the final release.

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The $4 Freedom 251 smartphone will begin shipping on June 30th

The $4 Freedom 251 smartphone from India will begin shipping to the first 200,000 users who pre-ordered the device, on June 30th.

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Google celebrates Pride by showing marches in 360-degree video

Google has long been a proponent of Pride, a movement that celebrates and promotes the advent of alternative sexualities and lifestyles. This year, they're doing something a little different to celebrate the occasion.

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Adult Swim keyboard finds its way onto the Play Store for better or worse

Adult Swim has released a third-party keyboard replacement onto the Play Store. The app has already gotten a lot of downloads, but users are beginning to see there are quite a few issues that need to be fixed.

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Uber will now show you the exact price of your ride before you book it

Well, that's no longer the case. Uber will now show you your exact fare before you even confirm you need a ride. You'll be required to enter your destination before ordering your ride, of course, but who doesn't do that when taking an Uber?

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Mobile Roar 141: OnePlus 3 impressions, Galaxy S7 Active review, and trackballs

This week we're talking about the OnePlus 3. Did OnePlus actually make a "flagship killer" this time? We're also wrapping up our Galaxy S7 Active review and sharing memories about trackballs.

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YouTube for Android will soon let you stream live right from your phone

YouTube has announced live streaming via mobile. You will be able to go live from your phone with the touch of one button right within the same YouTube app you use to enjoy videos and live streams today.

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Leak gives us our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Edition

We finally have an image which shows off what the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Edition will look like. The device is expected to be announced before the Rio summer Olympics kick off in late August.

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Deal: LG Nexus 5X (32GB) on sale for $269 for two days only

Looking to buy a Nexus 5X? The 32GB model can now be your for $269.99 from Daily Steals. If you want one, you better act fast as the offer only lasts for two days.

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HTC Nexus hardware specs leaked: 5-inch display, 4GB RAM, 2,770mAh battery, and more

Rumors of HTC building not one, but two Nexus devices for Google this year are starting to sound a little more real. After learning possible codenames, specs for the 5-inch HTC Nexus have allegedly leaked.

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The ASUS ZenBeam E1 pocket projector is coming soon for just $249

ASUS showed off two pocket projectors at CES 2016, and the first of these two is ready to make its way to your home for just $249.

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Sony testing out ‘Soft Charging’ to help batteries last longer

Sony has been testing out a new feature for its devices that would hopefully alleviate damaging the battery while by using 'Soft Charging' to slow down the charging speed.

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Download This: Use gravity to solve puzzles in ‘Gravity Duck’

Gravity Duck is a game that has all the charm of a retro game. It puts one of the strongest forces on the planet in the hands of a cute, yellow duck.

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First 15 things every OnePlus 3 owner should do

The OnePlus 3 is officially available and shipping to customers. Whether you're new or a veteran Android user, you'll want to check out our list of 15 things every OnePlus 3 owner should do. Something we missed? Leave your suggestions in the post.

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Nextbit tries to rethink battery life with an upcoming software update

Nextbit tried to change the mobile smartphone game with its cloud-based Nextbit Robin last year. Now, the company is working on a software update to improve battery life in a drastic way.

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Blackberry loses $670 million in Q1 but still exceeds expectations

BlackBerry has been taking damaging blows left and right, and after its latest Q1 earnings report it may be time for the company to rethink its strategy.

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Netflix for Android TV finally gains universal search feature

The Netflix for Android TV application will be getting a much requested feature in the coming days: Universal Search.

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Save up to 75% on 6 great Android Games for families

Summer is here and there's no better way to beat the heat than by crowding around in a well air conditioned living room for some quality gaming. Luckily, you'll be able to save a few bucks in the process during NVIDIA's new SHIELD family game sale.

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Instagram rolling out the ability to translate your feeds later in July

Instagram will be rolling out an update that will help users translate content from other users across various parts of the world. The update is expected to come to everyone starting in July.

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Staring at your smartphone screen at night could cause temporary blindness

After two cases of temporary blindness were reported, the New England Journal of Medicine published its findings. These found that if someone is using their smartphone in the dark, be sure to look at the screen with both eyes and not just one.

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T-Mobile offers new ways for customers to “Get Thanked” this Summer

T-Mobile hasn't seen much good spotlight recently, but the company has announced a few more ways for customers to "#GetThanked" this summer.

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Deal: Moto X Pure Edition starts at just $239 at Best Buy

Looking for a good deal on a Moto X Pure Edition? Best Buy has them starting as low as $239. That'll get you the 16GB model if you're in the market for that.

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Xiaomi unveils the Mi QiCycle folding electric bike to help get you off the couch

Xiaomi has taken the wraps off its newest product, the Mi QiCycle. The smart bike features batteries used by Tesla that will allow you to ride for over 27 miles, a foldable design and an app to sync your data.

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HTC is sending out invites to test Sense Home on non-HTC phones

HTC hasn't been against bringing their apps to those who don't buy their phones, and they might be readying to bring their biggest yet. The company is sending out invites for folks to test Sense Home on non-HTC devices.

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New “Godless” mobile malware targets 90% of Android devices

The folks over at Trend Micro have recently discovered a new mobile malware that targets Android devices. The malware is called "Godless," and it can infect nearly 90% of Android devices.

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Huawei starts preparing for a future without Android with their own OS

The Information reports Huawei is also secretly cooking up an OS of their own. Does that mean the company is looking to defect from this great union?

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Every parent should install this launcher on their kid’s Android smartphone

If you're a parent wanting to keep your smartphone-using kids safe, there's an Android app which will limit what apps they can use on the phone, track their location history and even block specific phone numbers from calling or texting the device.

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OnePlus 3 update to improve display, RAM management

OnePlus is working is releasing an update for the onePlsu 3 which will improve the color accuracy of the display and tweak the phone's RAM management. For now, the update is only heading to review units, but OnePlus will be releasing it to consumers "a bit later on."

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Download This: Dango puts the perfect GIFs and emojis at your fingertips

Dango is a floating button that can appear every time you type a message. It suggests emojis, GIFs, and stickers based on the context of your message.

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Dropbox introduces new tools to help you be more productive [VIDEO]

Dropbox has integrated quite a few new features into its mobile and web apps to help folks stay productive and to have Dropbox be the only source for files they need.

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KFC created a take-out box that also acts as a portable phone charger [VIDEO]

Technology is catching up with the fast food industry and as part of their latest promotion, KFC is offering a limited edition take-out box that can also charge your smartphone.

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You can learn to make Android apps with absolutely zero exprience with Google’s latest nanodegree

Google's Android nanodegree was meant for intermediate coders who already had experience in the field. But what if you have a great idea but don't have any experience whatsoever? Enter the Android Basics Nanodegree.

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Snapseed gets updated to version 2.6 bringing two new requested features

The popular photo editing app, Snapseed, has just been updated to version 2.6 which brings two "commonly-requested" features.

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Deal: Purchase a Moto X Pure Edition and get the Moto 360 Sport for FREE

Motorola is currently running a promotion that will net you a free Moto 360 Sport when purchasing a Moto X Pure Edition. This deal only lasts until June 28th.

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iRobot: Here are the 5 key problems Google thinks we need to solve to make sure robotic AI is safe

Like iRobot, believe it or not, Google thinks that there needs to be "rules" for AI. Is it because we're in for an unstoppable robot army down the line?

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Android Marshmallow finally makes its way to the AT&T Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+

Two of the biggest Samsung flagships from 2015 are just now getting their update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow: The AT&T Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5.

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OnePlus co-founder is sick and tired of unwarranted criticism, and so am I [OPINION]

You feel OnePlus cut corners with the OnePlus 3? Carl Pei doesn't like that, and -- in my opinion -- he's got every right to be upset.

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LeEco could introduce the world’s first Snapdragon 823-powered device next week

LeEco is expected to unveil its latest flagship smartphone on June 29th, bringing with it a whopping 8GB of RAM and the world's first Snapdragon 821 processor.

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A future update could make it easier to find where Android Pay is accepted

A future update to the Android Pay app may make it easier to find businesses that accept Android Pay, which would make for an easier transaction process while you're out and about.

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The Samsung Gear 360 will cost $350 in the US, and you could buy one this week

Rumors hinted at a $350 price tag for the Samsung Gear 360, which is aptly named for its ability to shoot 360-degree photos and video. Well, Samsung confirmed that price tag for the US today.

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T-Mobile Tuesday struggles again, extends gifts through Friday

This week, the gifts included a free Frosty from Wendy's, free Lyft ride up to $15, $20 MLBshop coupon, and a free Vudu movie rental. Unfortunately, users who tried to take advantage of the freebies through the app ran into some problems.

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Will you buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 if it has a curved display?

Many people have expressed discontent with the lack of choice in regards to the Galaxy Note 7's form factor. It's fine with the Galaxy S7 line since Samsung is still speaking to both crowds, but those who are fans of the Galaxy Note family will potentially be forced to ditch the traditional form factor.

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3D render video of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gives us a good idea of what to expect

We can not see what the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 looks like from practically every angle imaginable thanks to a new 3D render of the phone put together by Techconfigurations.

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Peter Chou is no longer an employee at HTC

HTC has announced that Peter Chou is longer employed at HTC and has not worked for the company since September of 2015. He is currently an executive director at Digital Domain - a digital production company that's behind most of the top-grossing Hollywood movies.

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Deal: Nova Launcher Prime discounted to just $1 for a limited time

Popular third-party launcher, Nova Launcher Prime, is on sale for just $1, down from its regular price of $4.99.

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VLC for Android gets updated to version 2.0 with a plethora of new features

Popular video playback app, VLC for Android, has been updated from version 1.7 to version 2.0, bringing with it a slew of new and updated features.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Review

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is the fourth phone in Samsung's Active line. It brings an extra layer of toughness to the Samsung Galaxy S7, but this year the difference between the two is smaller than ever.

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Xiaomi teases its Mi Smart Bike which will be shown off later this week

Xiaomi has published a few teasers on its MIUI Forums that suggest the company will be unveiling its first smart bike on June 23.

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Huawei reportedly will be debuting its EmotionUI 5.0 later this year

According to a report, Huawei is expected to overhaul its EmotionUI interface and release version 5.0 in Q3 of 2016 alongside a new device.

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UE Boom 2 and MegaBoom receive Google Now integration with new firmware upgrade

With Google Now and Siri integration, the ability to wirelessly chain speakers together, water resistance, great battery life and audio quality -- UE Boom 2 and Megaboom are killing it right now.

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Here’s exactly when your Nexus phone or tablet is no longer guaranteed to receive updates

The general rule of thumb for updates on Android devices is two years of updates from a device's launch date for major OS upgrades. For Google, this is more than just a "general rule of thumb": it's a requirement of theirs. And now they're showing you exactly when your device will lose its update guarantee.

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PlayStation Vue makes its way to your Android devices next week

PlayStation is rolling out its TV service replacement, PlayStation Vue to Roku owners today, with Android compatibility expected to arrive sometime next week. Users will be able to select a channel on their Android device then cast that channel with a Chromecast or Amazon Fire Stick.

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Nest introduces a new way to help save you money with its Thermostat

Nest is rolling out a new software update to the Nest Thermostat that will help you save more money with the help of its new "Time of Savings" feature.

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Location-based audio tour application Detour launches on Android

Detour is announcing that their application is launching on Android after being available on iOS for the last year. Detour is an app that gives you detailed tours of cities made by locals.

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Misfit shows off its latest wearable, the Misfit Speedo Shine 2

Misfit has taken the wraps off its latest wearable, the Speed Shine 2. The latest wearable is focused for swimmers with its new swim tracking capabilities and is priced at $119.99.

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Tumblr is the latest social network to launch live video (sort of)

Tumblr today announced that they're venturing into live video. By now we have no shortage of options, of course, so why in heaven's name do we need Tumblr? Well, they're not reinventing the wheel. In fact, they're recycling enough to make green thumbs everywhere proud.

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Opinion Rewards questions suggest Google is thinking about WiFi drones

If this Google Opinion Rewards question is found to be legitimate, Google may be working on a way to provide fast internet connections with the help of drones.

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Twitter now lets you record up to 140-second videos, and they’ll also be on Vine soon

Twitter is expanding their video platform today. The company is now allowing users to upload Twitter videos that are up to 140 seconds long. It's a cheeky limit that matches the same limit they put on the amount of characters you can use in a Tweet.

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The OnePlus 3 is subjected to a set of torture tests to test its durability [VIDEO]

The OnePlus 3 has been put through a series of torture tests so that potential owners can get an idea as to how well the device will stand up to abuse. According to the tests, the OnePlus 3 is definitely one of the most durable devices on the market.

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Why the Moto Z is not the modular smartphone I’ve been waiting for

The Motorola Moto Z has gotten a lot of attention recently due to its unique design and Moto Mod addons. While I've been a huge fan of the modular phone concept, the Motorola Moto Z doesn't really excite me.

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We could be getting a new Chromebook Pixel this year

Back in May, Google was looking for a Quality Engineer to join the Chromebook Pixel team, and it includes language that indicates a new Chromebook Pixel is in the works.

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‘Clash of Clans’ maker has been purchased for a whopping $10 billion

Tencent has purchased Supercell, the company behind the mega popular Clash of Clans game. The deal is valued at a staggering $10.2 billion. Supercell grossed $1.35 billion in 2015.

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Deal: Blackberry PRIV is $300 on eBay right now

Need a Blackberry PRIV? The company's own modest $100 sale (which only took it down to $550 from its still-bloated price tag) wasn't enticing enough? This eBay deal most certainly will be.

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You can now pre-order the entire Sony Xperia X family in the US

Those on the lookout for Sony's latest batch of phones in the US will be happy to hear that things are moving along quite nicely. Today sees the launch of pre-sale opportunities for the entire Xperia X family at Best Buy.

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Honor 5C first look – premium design on a budget

The Honor 5C is now available in Europe and the UK. We got to spend a bit of quality time with the phone to see if the budget-friendly device is as good as Honor claims it is.

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OnePlus 3 battery life review: 4 hours+ screen on time, Dash Charge to 65% in 30 min

We'll admit, we weren't too excited to hear that the OnePlus 3 was coming equipped with a modest 3,000mAh battery. But after using the phone for the better part of a week now -- the results speak for themselves. See how many hours we been receiving in our OnePlus 3 battery life review.

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Chrooma Keyboard 3.0 hits the Play Store for everyone

Popular third-party keyboard app Chrooma Keyboard has exited beta and released its latest stable version. This update brings the app up to version 3.0 and includes a slew of new features that are bound to make you think twice before using another keyboard.

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Google Messenger update brings mini conversation view to Android N

One of the best features of Android N is Direct Reply. This new feature allows you to reply to a message directly from the notification. An update to Messenger includes some expanded functionality for Android N.

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Deal: The Nextbit Robin has been permanently discounted for everyone

The Nextbit Robin has been subject to many discounts from various vendors, but now Nextbit has permanently been discounted to just $300.

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More Chromebooks will be getting Android apps via a developer release ‘soon’

Google has announced which Chromebooks will be next in line to get the Google Play Store: the Google Chromebook Pixel and the Acer R11 Chromebook.

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Google Search now shows details and related conditions about symptoms you search for

Google today announced a new improvement to their Knowledge Graph for Google Search. Now, when searching for symptoms you'll be presented with more information about what's keeping you down, including related conditions, causes or diseases.

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The Camellia Red HTC 10 is no longer Japan exclusive

Well, that didn't last long. HTC launched a vibrant Camellia Red model of the HTC 10 earlier this year, and it was available only in Japan at the time. The company wasn't keen on sharing when others would get to buy one, but it didn't take long to reach other shores.

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Danny Glover stresses the importance of time in Samsung’s latest Galaxy S7 Edge ad [VIDEO]

Samsung has released its latest over the top commercial for the Galaxy S7 Edge. This time the company tapped the talents of Danny Glover to highlight how important battery life is on our devices.

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Latest Fitbit update encourages you to be an adult and get to bed on time

An update to the Fitbit Android app will now allow certain Fitbit fitness trackers to give users a better analysis of their sleeping patterns along with ways to improve your sleeping habits.

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Twitter could soon use AI to automatically enhance your videos

Twitter today announced the acquisition of another machine learning company. This time it's Magic Pony, a company whose expertise comes in the area of understanding imagery in video. The company has been working on a solution that uses neural networks to automatically enhance videos.

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Oculus Home for the Samsung Gear VR will be getting a facelift [VIDEO]

The Samsung Gear VR will be receiving an update which will turn Oculus Home into an interface that resembles the interface found on the Oculus Rift.

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Here’s how fast the OnePlus 3 is after “fixing” its RAM management [VIDEO]

The OnePlus 3 was put back through the original speed test that showcased its memory management issues, but this time it was with the crowd-made "fix" that was made. How well does it perform afterward?

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Acer’s store gets hacked leaving over 34,000 accounts compromised

Acer's ecommerce store saw a compromise that affected the credit cards and accounts of over 34,000 users in Puerto Rico, Canada, and the US.

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Your Quick Toggles will be back to normal in an upcoming release of Android N

Your Quick Toggles will work as you would expect in an upcoming release of Android N. After much hoopla, the Android team announced a fix is already in the works.

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Honor 5C now available in the UK and Europe for £150

The Honor 5C is officially coming to Europe. For those who have already forgotten the Honor 5C was unveiled in China in late April. The European version of the Honor 5C is equipped with a 5.2-inch 1080p display, Kirin 650 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 128GB), ...

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Samsung Galaxy S8 rumor points to dual-cameras and 4K display

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is only four months old, but technology never takes a vacation. We're already hearing rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S8.

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Leak suggests Samsung Gear S3 could feature stainless steel link band

If we were to put faith into the latest leak to hit Twitter, we'd believe that the watch seen here will be the design for the upcoming Samsung Gear S3. That photo would suggest the device will come with fluted watch bezel and a stainless steel metal band.

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Hands-on: OnePlus 3, all 5 Protective Cases, Dash car charger, and initial impressions [VIDEO]

We got our hands all over the OnePlus 3 and were pleasantly surprised at the value the phone offers. We hate to say it, but this could be 2016's flagship killer. Check out our hands-on and initial impressions, including all 5 Protective Cases and the Dash Charge car charger.

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Here’s how to fix the OnePlus 3’s shoddy RAM management

After finding that the OnePlus 3 was terrible keeping apps in memory with its 6GB of RAM, the team at XDA Forums was able to find a fix that allows for more apps to be loaded in the background.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Galaxy S7 Edge: What’s the difference? [VIDEO]

The Samsung Galaxy S7 has spawned two spin-offs: the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. One went for beauty while the other went for toughness. Does the rugged Active have enough to take on the superior Edge model?

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Head over to Amazon and pre-order the Pokemon Go Plus now

The Pokemon Go Plus is now available for pre-order on Amazon for just $34.99. The wearable will launch in July alongside the Pokemon Go app and will help you in your quest to become a PokeMaster.

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Top 10 Android Stories of the Week (June 17th)

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 June 17th.

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5 years in the making: ADWLauncher 2.0 has hit beta

ADWLauncher has risen from the depths and has been updated to version 2.0 via a beta that you can download and try out today!

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This Game Boy smartphone adapter has gone from April Fools joke to reality

The Game Boy smartphone adapter that was an Aprils Fool Joke, has turned into a reality with the Hyperkin Smart Boy.

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Deal: Nexus 5X is just $229 on B&H Photo today only, and it even includes free extras

Looking to buy a Nexus 5X? We've already seen excellent deals for it at a surprisingly popular price tag of $270, but you can get it even lower than that at B&H Photo.

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You can now check out all the various Android Pay promotions on the web

Google has rolled out a new webpage which details all the current Android Pay promotions. This gives users a quick overview of the specials that are happening.

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Mobile Roar 140: Moto Z, OnePlus 3, iOS 10, and more!

We've got a lot of new phones to talk about this week. Tony Hannides joins us to talk about the new Motorola Moto Z and Motorola Moto Z Force. Did Motorola get the modular concept right?

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Samsung’s next smartwatch is codenamed Solis with at least 5 different variants, and it could be round again

We'd be lying if we said we were shocked Samsung is planning to come out with a new flagship smartwatch this year. That much is obvious, with the company having been one of the first major brands to hop onto the smartwatch train. A new rumor gives us some early details, though.

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OnePlus 3 in Soft Gold will be available late July

Much of the imagery for the OnePlus 3 launch showed a nice gold variant, however OnePlus only had the graphite model available at launch. So, when is that gold version arriving? The company head gave us our answer today!

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Deal: Snag the Samsung Galaxy S7 for $430 from eBay

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is one of the Best Android Phones to launch so far this year. It has a premium design, superb camera, and great performance. The only problem with the phone is it can be a little pricey.

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ASUS Chromebook Flip is the first Chrome device to get Android apps

If you haven't heard, Google announced at Google I/O that they would be bringing Google Play to Chrome OS, which means you can use all of the Android apps available on your notebook. While we're still waiting for that functionality in widespread form, at least one device has the honor of being able to enjoy it today.

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Was the Moto Z Play just outed by Geekbench?

The unannounced Motorola Moto Z Play appears to have made on appearance on Geekbench's website - listed as the Motorola XT1635-01. The listing shows that the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with 3GB of RAM.

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6GB of RAM isn’t enough, LeEco’s next smartphone could have 8

Since OnePlus and a few other manufacturers have already released phones with 6GB of RAM, LeEco may be planning to release a new smartphone with 8GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor.

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Plume Pods will revolutionize your home WiFi network

If you have a hard time setting up a good WiFi network in your home, Plume Pods may be the solution you've been waiting for. Rather than relying in a single router, PlumePods create an adaptive WiFi network throughout your home with multiple pods placed in every room.

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Beta tab appears within the Google Play Store for some

The Google Play Store is now seeing a new feature that allows users to view and edit the various beta applications that you are a part of.

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Google pays out more than $550,000 via its Android Security Rewards

Google has paid out more than $550,000 in the first year of its Android Security Rewards program, and has plans to offer even more money over the next year.

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Google Now on Tap looking to get a big upgrade

Google has started rolling out an updated interface and more functionality to its Now On Tap feature.

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Android N Preview 4 brings some new changes to the Quick Settings panel

There have been some changes and bugs found in Android N that may have some people scratching their heads.

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Download: Google Calendar now checks to make sure schedule is clear before

With its latest update, Google Calendar will now warn you of any scheduling conflicts when trying to schedule a new event.

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Walmart launches trial of Walmart Pay to more than 120 stores in Alabama

Walmart is looking to expand Walmart Pay and has started a trial in Alabama that affects more than 120 stores.

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SwiftKey beta gives you access to your clipboard from the keyboard

SwiftKey, arguably the most popular keyboard app on the planet, is rolling out a new feature for beta users. The update adds the highly requested Clipboard to the keyboard.

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Deal: Save $300 on any Verizon smartphone priced over $400

For a limited time, you can add a line through Verizon Wireless and save $300 on any smartphone priced over $400.

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Facebook will now make it easier for people to find businesses

Facebook has started implementing various measures to help businesses measure the amount of traffic that is received after purchasing mobile ads that appear in users News Feeds

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Facebook Messenger makes it easier find the people you want to talk to

Many messaging apps show you a long list of names in alphabetical order or a list of recent chats you've participated in. While that often suffices for most people (because we generally know who we want to talk to when we enter a messaging app) Facebook wants to make it even easier to get into a chat session.

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Google Photos can now showcase your favorite albums in a slideshow

Google Photos now allows you to set specific images and albums as part of a slideshow from either your Android app or the web client.

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Apple exec gives a pretty good reason for not bringing iMessage to Android

Rumors said iMessage was coming to Android, and that never ended up happening. Why not? An Apple executive tells it like it is.

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Samsung posts gorgeous 4K video footage shot with the Samsung Galaxy S7 [VIDEO]

Wondering about the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge's video recording capabilities? While we know it can shoot 4K video and can shoot it damn well, the company has posted a video to show just how powerful it can be in the right hands.

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Samsung’s next Galaxy could ditch a front-facing LED light for a “Smart Glow” ring on the rear

Say goodbye to the LED light, at least on Samsung phones, anyway. The company could be cooking up plans to ditch the light in favor of Smart Glow.

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T-Mobile Tuesdays forces Domino’s to bow out of the freebie fest; who’s next?

Dominos has had to suspend their T-Mobile Tuesdays promotion until further notice. In a letter sent to Domino's employees, the company explained that they were unhappy with the promotion as it put too much load on their stores.

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The Moto Z and Moto Z Force have a one-handed mode

We've learned a lot about these phones since then, most notably how much the Moto Mods will cost, but we haven't dived into the software. There are always a few software features to discover when we get the device in our hands. One such feature is a new one-handed mode.

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LG announces affordable X power, X mach, X max, and X style phones to fill out the X lineup

X! That's the big letter of the day for LG today as the company has announced 4 new devices to be vaunted into the X lineup.

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IDC: Wearables sales to double by 2020

According to IDC, sales of wearables should jump 29% in 2016 and grow 20% per year until we reach 2020. By then, the watch segment should account for more than 50% of the wearables market.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 production to kick off in July

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 rumored to launch the first week of August, a new report claims that Samsung has already started ordering components for the phone and will manufacture a total of 2.5 million units in July.

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The OnePlus 3’s 6GB of RAM fail to keep apps in memory

The Oneplus 3 and its 6GB of RAM should make it one of the best devices on the market for multi-taskers, but a speed test which pits the new phone against the Samsung Galaxy S7 shows that the OnePlus 3's memory management isn't up to snuff.

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Jide introduces their second-generation 2-in-1 Android tablet — the Remix Pro

Jide has announced their brand new 2-in-1 tablet, the Remix Pro. This tablet will run the company's updated Remix OS 3 which is based on Android Marshmallow.

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Facebook adds another secret game to Messenger

Back in March, Facebook added a secret (and highly addictive) basketball game to Messenger. To play the game, users only had to enter the basketball emoji and tap it. Facebook is back with another secret game.

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Twitter begins testing Android N Direct Reply and new Periscope button

Twitter has begun testing Direct Reply for Android N. You'll be able to reply to Direct Messages from the notification shade. They are also adding a Periscope button.

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You can now buy the ultra affordable Honor 5X at Best Buy

Best Buy has begun selling the honor 5X online, too, but the important part is that they will also have it in stores. They hope to have the phone in 590 stores by the end of the weekend.

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Get 20% off Google Live Cases for Father’s Day

Google's unique Live Cases are extremely cool, but as cases go, they are a little pricey. Thankfully, Google is offering 20% off Live Cases to celebrate Father's Day.

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Big new features coming to Samsung’s Game Launcher soon

One of the new features on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was called Game Tools and Launcher. The software added a bunch of nifty features for playing games on your phone.

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Flesky acquired by Pinterest and open sources some of its features

Fleksy has been acquired by Pinterest and will be open-sourcing some of its best features for development by others.

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Pokemon Go coming to a smartphone near you this Summer

Pokemon Go will officially be launched in July alongside the Pokemon Go Plus which will help you in your quest to fill your Pokedex.

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Deal: Try out Android N on a Nexus 6 for just $180 from eBay

The Nexus 6 was released a couple of years ago, but Google is still keeping it up to date. If you'd like to try out the cutting edge of Android, the Nexus 6 is on sale now for just $180 from eBay.

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You can find out Android N’s name by finding the easter egg in Dev Preview 4

Google didn't make some big announcement about Android N's name -- they sneakily hid it into the Android N Developer Preview 4 easter egg. T

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AT&T introduces WiFi calling with the LG G4 with more Android devices to follow

AT&T has finally started rolling out WiFi calling to Android devices, with the LG G4 being the first with these capabilities. Plans for future Android support has yet to be announced.

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Pebble adds two fancy Round Time watches to Kickstarter campaign

Pebble has added two new colors for the Pebble Time Round. They're calling it the "Kickstarter Edition," and you can get the watch in polished gold or silver.

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Download OnePlus 3 wallpapers from the creator himself

As much as you can say about OnePlus, it's hard to deny they always deliver some damn good wallpapers. The same rings true for the OnePlus 3, and we wouldn't blame you for wanting to snag a couple yourself.

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The Monohm Runcible is a ‘smart pocket watch’ which runs Android

The Monohm Runcible is a smart pocket watch that may reinvent the way we interact and carry our mobile devices, by removing the need for a bunch of different devices.

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Android N Developer Preview 4 is now available

The last Developer Preview for Android N was released shortly after the Google I/O keynote. It has already been about a month since that release, which means it's time for the next preview.

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Report says Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will indeed have an iris scanner, and even names the company that’ll supply it

Will it or won't it? That's the question surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and its potential inclusion of an iris scanner. According to a new report, those plans are still on with the help of a Korean imaging firm.

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T-Mobile Tuesdays continuing to see some struggles

T-Mobile Tuesdays seems to be continuing its rocky start, with users now stating they weren't able to redeem their free pizza coupons.

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OnePlus 3 uses Samsung’s Super AMOLED display and works with T-Mobile’s VoLTE

Some new details about the OnePlus 3 have surfaced. We now know which exact display it uses, as well as more compatibility details for T-Mobile customers.

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DxOMark gives the LG G5 the same score as the HTC 10, Samsung Galaxy S7

DxOMark has finally reviewed the LG G5, giving the camera (for still images) the same score as the Samsung Galaxy S7 and HTC 10.

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Andy Rubin thinks a single AI could power all our smartphones

With the combination of a self-conscious AI and quantum computing, Andy Rubin believes it would be enough to power every AI-based system in the world.

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Google VP keeps teasing us about a potential “Nutella” name for Android N, and we’re holding him accountable for it

Alright, Hiroshi Lockheimer. Enough is enough. If Android N doesn't end up being named Nutella we're going to hold you personally responsible for our devastation and sorrow.

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OnePlus kicks its X series lineup to the curb

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau announced yesterday that the company is getting out of the mid-range smartphone business. OnePlus is not planning to release a new OnePlus X smartphone and will instead focus its efforts completely on "true flagship" devices.

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Xiaomi equips a $105 phone with a Snapdragon 430, fingerprint sensor, 4,100 mAh battery

Xiaomi already sells cheap phones, but with the launch of its Redmi 3S, the company is bringing mid-range specs the entry-level market segment.

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The OnePlus 3 is officially available to everyone

OnePlus has removed the invite system that plagued the company's first two devices, and has opened up sales for the OnePlus 3 to everyone.

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Deal: Save 15% on the Amazon Tap

Amazon has discounted the Amazon Tap by 15% bringing the price down to just $110 with Prime shipping.

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OnePlus 3 vs Galaxy S7 vs Moto Z vs HTC 10 vs LG G5 [CHART]

The OnePlus 3 was finally announced earlier today, and it looks like OnePlus may finally have a bonafide "flagship killer" on their hands.

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Zuckerberg says technology to record your dreams is possible

Mark Zuckerberg was asked, "What's next after VR?" His response was nothing short of shocking.

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Facebook introduces SMS integration into Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger is looking to take over more than your conversations with friends. The app will now support SMS conversations.

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Google Fiber looks to Dallas as one of the next Fiber-capable cities

Google Fiber is looking to expand its services across Texas, with the latest potential city being named as Dallas.

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14 tips every Samsung Galaxy S7 Active owner should know

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is finally here and ready to be used and abused. The Galaxy S7 Active is essentially a Galaxy S7 with a beefy case permanently affixed, but it does offer a few extra tricks.

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OnePlus 3 Specs

Looking to see how the OnePlus 3 ticks under the hood? We have the full spec sheet for you right here. This thing is an absolute monster for its starting price of $399. Let's take a look!

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T-Mobile starts pushing Android Marshmallow update to the BlackBerry Priv

BlackBerry Priv users on T-Mobile will now be seeing the device updated to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

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OnePlus 3 officially announced, starts at $399

OnePlus has officially announced the OnePlus 3. It will retail for a starting price of $399. Developing…

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T-Mobile updates Binge On to support YouTube Gaming and more

Starting today, T-Mobile subscribers can now enjoy content from YouTube Gaming, PBS and more services via its Binge On services.

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Samsung Gear 360 update is supposed to improve camera quality, but some say it doesn’t

The Samsung Gear 360 is picking up a camera update today. Firmware C200GLU0APE4 is supposed to bring camera improvements, but it might not bring any improvement at all.

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This replica Pip-Boy 3000 from Fallout 4 can pair with your Android phone [VIDEO]

Love Fallout 4? Like, do you actually have an undying love for the game or series in general and wouldn't mind spending $350 to fill your heart with joy? Then you need this thing.

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Samsung leads smartphone sales in Q1 2016

In a new report, Samsung led the world in smartphone sales for the first quarter of 2016.

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Deal: Up to $15 off Tronsmart chargers and cables for Father’s Day

A handful of Tronsmart cables and chargers are on sale for Father's Day. The biggest discounts will save you as much as $15, though you'll need to use coupon codes to get in on these deals.

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Google Maps wants you to help describe various locations and businesses

Google is reportedly testing out a new interface which will prompt you to enter some attributes about the locations that you visit.

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Four Motorola-branded wireless earbuds now available for pre-order

Binatone is the maker of the Hint+ and other accessories with the Motorola name. This week, Binatone is launching four more Motorola-branded wireless earbuds and headsets.

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You can add 8500mAh worth of juice to your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with ZeroLemon’s latest battery case

ZeroLemon's latest battery pack is out. It's for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, and it packs an 8,500mAh battery into a case TPU case. It's going for $59.

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Samsung poised to sell 25 million Galalxy S7s by the end of this month

Dashin Securities is estimating that Samsung has sold around 15 million units of the S7 and S7 Edge so far this quarter, and the company could hit 25 million by the time July hits.

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OnePlus 3 specs, price unveiled hours before its official debut

With only hours to go until the official launch fo the OnePlus 3, a newspaper in India has run an ad for the yet-unannounced phone which reveals its specs and price.

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Samsung’s Good Lock alternate UI scores another major update

Samasung's software team has released yet another update for its Good Lock alternative UI application. The new version introduces a half dozen new features and fixes 16 bugs found in the previous version.

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Deal: the Huawei Watch can be yours for $220 off

It looks like it may finally be the right time to purchase the Huawei Watch. The Android Wear smartwatch is being discounted from $30 to $220 at Amazon, B&H, Newegg, the Google Store and Best Buy.

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Deal: Motorola Moto X Pure Edition gets a $100 discount for Father’s Day

To celebrate Father's Day, Motorola is offering a $100 discount on the Moto X Pure Edition. It's definitely a good buy if you're not planning on waiting for the retail launch of the Moto Z later this summer.

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13+ features iOS 10 borrowed from Android

Which new features did Apple "borrow" from Android when developing iOS 10? Find out in our post.

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Apple’s all-new iMessage for iOS 10 is now light years ahead of Hangouts (and isn’t coming to Android)

Rumors of iMessage coming to Android didn't exactly pan out, but Apple did unveil an all new version of the messaging service headed to iOS 10. With a handful of new features and 3rd party developer support, it's now light years ahead of Hangouts on Android.

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Samsung reportedly looking to move away from Android

According to a recent report, Samsung is looking into moving more and more of its products to the self-developed Operating System, and possibly move away from Android.

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Turn your old Nexus 5 into a Linux computer with Maru OS

Maru OS was in private beta for the last few months. It's now available to the public, assuming you have a Nexus 5. Maru OS operates like Microsoft's Continuum feature in Windows 10.

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Google Play Services update brings support for Nearby

After making its announcement last week, Google has pushed an update to Google Play Services which activates the Nearby functionality within Android.

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Samsung rumored to unveil the Galaxy Note 7 in August

According to a leaked invitation, Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Note 7 in New York on August 2nd.

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Apple Music for Android will soon look like Spotify

Apple is in San Francisco today for their annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The company went over a ton of new things they're doing in the software department for their various phones, tablets, computers and smartwatches. But one thing Android users will be happy to hear is that Apple Music is getting a massive redesign.

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Get ready to see ads in your Snapchat feeds

As we've seen over the years, social networking apps all struggle to find ways to monetize and sustain their businesses. Eventually, all of them succumb to the power of advertising. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram all figured that out. And now Snapchat is doing the same.

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Huawei takes the wraps off its latest budget device, the Honor 5A

Huawei has taken the wraps off its latest budget device, the Honor 5A. The device features a 5.5-inch 720P display, octa-core processor, and will cost just north of $100.

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HTC is here to help get your Dad the perfect gift for Father’s Day

HTC is offering a few discounts on some of its best products to help give your Dad the best gift this Father's Day.

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Deal: Blackberry PRIV for just $375

If you're a Blackberry fan and have had your eyes on the Blackberry PRIV, Newegg Flash has a great deal going for one right now.

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Vivo teases its latest smartphone, complete with transparency

Vivo has started teasing its latest smartphone, which has led to many asking if Vivo will be manufacturing the first transparent smartphone. It may be a bit early to put the cart before the horse, but it'll be interesting to see what's in the works.

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How to add gesture controls to any Android device

Those to have owned or played around with a high-end Motorola device from the past few years know how wonderful Gesture Controls are. They allow you to open the camera, turn on the flashlight or even answer a phone call without pressing a single button. While the feature may be one of the reasons why ...

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OnePlus 3 leaks in the wild yet again, and it still looks like an HTC phone

Still had doubts that OnePlus will completely bogart HTC's design language for their latest flagship? A trip at the TENAA not enough to convince you of that much? Well, perhaps a photo of the device laying out in the summer grass will get your attention.

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Microsoft just bought LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, but what are they going to do with it?

Microsoft today revealed that they have entered into an agreement to buy social networking site LinkedIn, which aims to bring business professionals together. The deal was reportedly inked for $26.2 billion, which is no small chunk of change.

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Telltale shows off screenshots of upcoming Batman game

Telltale Games has enjoyed a lot of recent success thanks to their licensed adventure games. Their latest game is about everyone's favorite dark and gritty comic book hero: Batman.

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Supposed Samsung Galaxy Note 7 teaser “confirms” curved display

Rumors say Samsung has decided to go with an Edge display and do a number jump to bring its marketing in line with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, but is any of it true? We're not sure, but yet another leak has appeared that attempts to shed some light on things.

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Video: Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is perfectly functional after 50 drop tests

We all know that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is more durable than the standard S7 model, but you need to watch this video to get an idea of what kind of abuse the phone can withstand.

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Ridiculously overpriced Moto Mods revealed by Verizon

The prices of the Moto Z's Modo Mods have been revealed by Verizon. While Moto Mods will offer unique functionality to the Moto Z, the prices of the Mods will likely keep mod people away.

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Take $50 off of the Nest Cam for Father’s Day

With Father's Day only a week away, Nest is offering $50 off of its popular internet-connected home security camera.

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The Snapdragon 820-powered Galaxy S7 has gained root access [VIDEO]

A user on the XDA Developer Forums has published a screenshot and video evidence of their Snapdragon 820-powered Galaxy S7 Edge with root access.

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First shipment of OnePlus 3’s make it through Zauba, showing a value of $340 per device

OnePlus ships over 7,000 OnePlus 3's to India, possibly revealing the devices price in the process.

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Verizon starts pushing June security OTA to Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge users

Verizon Wireless has started pushing the June security OTA to the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

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Samsung is testing its “New Note UX” which removes the app drawer

Samsung has started beta testing its "New Note UX" which not only includes a fresh redesign, but also removes the app drawer completely.

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The Moto 360 (2014) wont be getting Android Wear’s big 2.0 update

Looks like the Moto 360 (1st Gen) wont be receiving an update to Android Wear 2.0. 😢

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Following in the footsteps of Google and Samsung, LG launches an official security bulletin

After Samsung began issuing Security Bulletin's whenever Google's monthly security updates for Android would go out, LG is now following suit.

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Google has finally fixed Marshmallow memory leak, but we don’t know when it’ll arrive

Google appears to have finally tracked down that memory leak that's been around since Lollipop. According to an Android project member, the bug has finally been squashed and will arrive in a future Android version.

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Top 10 Android Stories of the Week (June 10th)

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 June 10th.

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It’s been a roller coaster of a day for Flamingo for Twitter

Flamingo for Twitter released its first major update, then was met with some issues from Twitter directly. After some lobbying by its developer Twitter lifted the restrictions and is back online.

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Motorola may not be done introducing new devices or Moto Mods

According to a new set of rumors, Motorola and Lenovo aren't done with announcing new devices or Moto Mods. The rumors states that the Moto Z Play and two new mods are on the way sooner rather than later.

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Buy the Moto Z and get free Google Photos backups for 2 years

The product pages for the Moto Z and Motorola Moto Z Force are showing a promotion that will give users free Google Photos storage for two years.

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Believe it or not, the Moto X isn’t dead….yet

Many are expecting the Moto X series to be nixed after the reveal of the Moto Z and Moto Z Force, but that may not be the case after all.

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Download This: “GameFans” is a curated news feed for gamers

If you read a lot of gaming sites, you're bombarded with duplicate content all day. The original stories can get buried. What if there was an app that cut through all the noise for you?

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Latest YouTube Gaming update includes more than meets the eye

The latest update to YouTube Gaming brings a few new features, but it seems there's more under the hood that wasn't announced.

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You can avoid the wait for the June security update by flashing the OTA file

You can now download and flash all the June security updates for your various Nexus devices without having to wait for the OTA to come.

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WhatsApp finally gains GIF support in its latest beta update

The latest beta update to WhatsApp brings GIF support, as well as other features that you may have been waiting for.

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Deal: LG G3 for $130 or LG G4 for $210

ll, Woot has one of the better deals on older LG flagships that you'll find. You can get 2014's LG G3 for just $130. Meanwhile, the LG G4 -- which is a little newer -- will run you about $210.

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Motorola confirms the unlocked Moto Z won’t work on CDMA networks

For anyone looking to purchase an unlocked Moto Z or Moto Z Force and use the devices on any US Carrier, you are out of luck. If you aren't purchasing Verizon's DROID versions of these devices, then you won't be able to use the unlocked version on CDMA networks like Sprint.

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Experimental Moto Mod adds a display to the back of the Moto Z

A mysterious photo reveals that Motorola has a Display Personality Card for developers which can add a second display to the back of the Moto Z.

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Facebook now lets you upload videos as replies to comments

Remember when video replies on YouTube were all the rage? Well, it wasn't, but that doesn't mean we don't need the feature elsewhere. Facebook is starting to roll out the ability to upload videos into a comment. This applies to posts made by both pages and people, as well as posts within groups and events. ...

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Samsung’s Gear Fit2 can now be purchased in 7 countries across the globe

The Samsung Gear Fit2 can now be purchased in the US, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Australia with other markets going on line later this summer.

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AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is now available

Today is Friday, June 10th! That alone is ordinarily enough to make it a good day, however those looking for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active are in for an extra special treat. The device is now available to purchase from the carrier.

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Twitter locks millions of accounts after passwords get leaked

Twitter has responded to reports that millions of passwords are available for sale on the dark web. They claim that the passwords were not obtained by a hack on Twitter's servers, but the fact remains that millions of accounts are exposed.

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Sony Xperia X Performance heading to the UK in July

After changing its mind more than a few times, it looks like Sony will be selling the Xperia X Performance in the UK. Clove has announced that the phone will go on sale in mid-July.

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Samsung: bendable smartphones are ‘right around the corner’

Hoping to pull the attention away from Lenovo's bendable smartphone concepts, a Samsung executive has stated that bendable smartphones are "right around the corner."

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Here’s the first look at how the new BLOCKS Modular Smartwatch will work [VIDEO]

The folks at BLOCKS have published an official preview video detailing the BLOCKS Modular Smartwatch. The video shows off all the different modules as well as the software interface.

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Samsung helps you get started with your brand new Gear Fit 2 [VIDEO]

Samsung has published a new video to its YouTube channel which helps users prepare and get ready to use the Gear Fit 2, showcasing all of the latest features.

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iMessage for Android reportedly in the works and may be coming sooner rather than later

A new report suggest that iMessage will be coming to Android users after an announcement at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference next week.

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How to take 360-degree photos and share them to your Facebook News Feed

Facebook now allows users to take 360-degree photos and videos and easily share them to everyone's News Feeds and gives everyone a simple how-to.

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Nest reportedly has two new products in the pipeline

In yesterday's email to its employees, Nest CEO Marwan Farwaz, there was a redacted message about new possible Nest products. A new report suggests that a new Nest Cam and Nest Thermostat is in the works.

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The Moto Z doesn’t have a headphone jack: do you care? [POLL]

With all the hubbub about Moto Mods, you might have missed one of the less talked about things with the new Moto Z phones. The phones don't have a headphone jack. The question is: do you care?

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You will soon get notifications from your apps to improve your everyday life

Google has formally introduced Nearby, a way for your device to show off any relevant apps when near an installed Beacon device.

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Moto Z vs Galaxy S7 vs HTC 10 vs LG G5 [CHART]

After LG's poor attempt at a modular phone, Lenovo and Motorola have taken a simpler approach. Moto Mods are what set the Moto Z apart from the crowd, but what about everything else? Let's compare.

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Here are the 14 Moto Mods that will be available for the Moto Z

Lenovo has finally officially announced the Motorola Moto Z and Motorola Moto Z Force. The rumors about modular accessories were spot on. Let's take a look at all the Mods you can get.

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6 ways Tango can change your world

Whether it's for playing games, educating yourself or increasing your quality of life, there are some really cool things that can be done with a Tango phone. Let's dream a bit!

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Motorola unveils the Moto Z, Moto Z Force and Moto Mods

Motorola and Lenovo have announced its latest flagships, the Moto Z and Moto Z Force, as well as the highly anticipated Moto Mods.

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Lenovo announces the first consumer-level Tango smartphone — the PHAB2 Pro

There have been plenty of rumors and leaks circulating around Lenovo's first Project Tango smartphone and today they've officially taken the wraps off of their newest phone, the PHAB2 Pro.

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Lenovo just casually showed off a foldable tablet and phone bracelet

Lenovo has just kicked off their annual Lenovo World event. So far, they've been showing off some cool stuff that you can't buy yet. They brought out a YouTuber to show off one of their crazier concepts: flexible displays.

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Chrooma Keyboard 3.0 beta arrives on the Play Store

Version 3.0 of Chrooma Keyboard Beta has hit the Play Store, bringing with it many new features to truly provide a personal keyboard on your mobile device.

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Uber Scheduled Rides lets you set a pickup time up to 30 days in advance

The FOMU is real (fear of missing Uber), but the company is launching a new featured called "Scheduled Rides" that will allow users to set a pickup day and time anywhere from 30 days in advance to 30 minutes in advance.

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Alphabet looking at new ways to get Google Fiber to everyone

During its annual shareholders meeting, Eric Schmidt shared some details on how Google Fiber may employ new ways to connect everyone to the internet.

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HTC Vive “Business Edition” launches for $1200

There's a new HTC Vive model on the block. Sort of. HTC today unveiled the HTC Vive Business Edition. It costs a hefty $1,200 -- a full $400 over its consumer retail counterpart -- but there are some benefits for businesses to go this route.

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Tesco Mobile will offer some discounts if you want to see a few ads before unlocking your device

Tesco Mobile is offering a new app that gives its users an opportunity to save some money on their monthly bill. Naturally, the catch is that users will have to view an ad on their lockscreen before being eligible for the discount.

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Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note Edge finally gets Marshmallow

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is the latest to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It's coming in as version VRU2CPD1. It brings your usual cast of Marshmallow features, including Doze Mode and Now on Tap.

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Tinder will be raising the age limit for new users

Tinder has been touted as a more than just a simple dating app, and to avoid any undesirable situations for its users, the app will require its users to be at least 18 years old.

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Your NVIDIA SHIELD TV will become a full-fledged Plex multimedia server with version 3.2

NVIDIA today announced version 3.2 of their SHIELD Android TV software. There are many notable changes coming as part of this upgrade, but the biggest is its ability to act as a full-fledged Plex multimedia server!

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Google’s DeepMind AI learned how to play Montezuma’s Revenge

Last year, Google's DeepMind company wanted to see if their AI could learn how to play old Atari games. The AI was able to figure out most of the games, but it had trouble with the more complicated Montezuma's Revenge.

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Larry Page is investing a lot of his personal money into flying cars

Alphabet still hasn't gotten self-driving cars off the ground, and their CEO is already looking even deeper into the future. Larry Page has taken a personal interest in the development of flying cars, with the man putting his personal money behind 2 different companies working on the concept.

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DEAL: Nexus 5X gets a $100 discount from B&H

The Nexus 5X is getting a $100 discount from B&H. If that price isn't good enough for you, B&H is also throwing in two free screen protectors as well to sweeten the deal.

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Official OnePlus 3 camera samples show what the phone is capable of

OnePlus has shared four images which were taken with the OnePlus 3. It looks like the OnePlus 3's camera may be able to compete with the best of them.

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Verizon is killing off its $2.99 Visual Voicemail service

Verizon's $2.99 Visual Voicemail service is going the way of the dodo bird. All current subscribers will be migrated to Verizon's basic voicemail service on July 8th.

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Google will reportedly 1-up Apple’s new 85/15 revenue split for app subscriptions with an even better offer

After Apple introduced a new 85/15 revenue split for app subscriptions, word has it that Google will match their offer and then some.

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Motorola is rolling out a software update for the Moto 360 (2015) and Moto 360 Sport

Motorola is pushing out an update for the Moto 360 (2015) and Moto 360 Sport that squashes bugs, improves performance, and brings more accurate heart rate measures via Moto Body.

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Jeopardy contestants think ‘6.0 Marshmallow’ is a version of iOS [VIDEO]

If you needed further proof that non-enthusiasts don't know their mobile operating system (let alone the version number), watch as these Jeopardy contestants have no idea which mobile operating system is named after 6.0 Marshmallow. To add to the cringe: they guessed iOS.

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Nest CEO sends email to employees which many confirm a new product in the pipelines

After many rumors and reports that Nest would be available for sale, the new CEO sent out an email confirming those to be false. Additionally, there is mention of a possible new, but redacted, product coming in the pipeline.

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Eric Schmidt says it’s hard to know when self-driving cars will be ready

Alphabet (the parent company of Google) held their annual shareholder meeting this week. Eric Schmidt was in attendance, and the usually unfiltered executive didn't disappoint.

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BLOCKS opens up pre-orders for its smartwatch with this new teaser [VIDEO]

The BLOCKS modular smartwatch that we heard about last year is up for pre-order and will be shipping in October of this year for about $330 with four modules of your choice.

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Download This: “Barking Irons” is an awesome western shoot ’em up in 8-bit style

Barking Irons is a classic 8-bit arcade-style shoot 'em up with a western theme. The controls make it feel like you're really pulling back the hammer and blowing away outlaws.

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How to watch Motorola’s announcement at Lenovo Tech World

If you want to watch Lenovo's Tech World conference tomorrow, Lenovo has published the live-stream page for everyone to bookmark ahead of the start at 10AM PST/1PM EST.

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Android N’s name will be revealed in a few weeks

All the promotions, teasers and whatnot are done -- Android N's name will be here, and it will be here soon. In fact, it'll be here a few weeks' time soon, says the official Android account.

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Project Fi adds US Cellular to its carrier coverage map

Project Fi is adding a 3rd network to its carrier coverage map: US Cellular. Now, with a combination of T-Mobile, Sprint, and US Cellular networks, the MVNO is promising that most customers will be connected to blazing fast 4G LTE 95% of the time.

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Uber offering $2 off its UberPool services if it misses the arrival time

Uber will pay its UberPool users $2 if the Uber shows up past the promised time of arrival.

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The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition might cost you more than $1,000

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition looks great, and it's sure to be a hot item for the biggest of Batman fans. But how much will it cost when it's available? If early pre-sale prices in Indonesia and Russia are anything to go by, it'll cost you quite the stack of money.

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Alleged Galaxy Note 7 screenshot suggests it will have an iris scanner

The rumor mill can be vicious. One day you don't hear anything about a device, then after the first big story breaks stuff starts leaking like the Titanic. Yet another leak suggests the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will have an iris scanner.

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Deal: Snag this 128GB Patriot MicroSD card for less than $30

Amazon now has the 128GB Patriot MicroSD card for only $30, a savings of over 50%.

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Some users begin reporting some Material Design changes to their Google Search page

Google seems to be testing out some new changes to its search pages. The changes include updating the pages to adhere to the Material Design guidelines that were introduced in 2014.

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France made an app to alert their citizens of terror attacks

After a wave of terror hit US -- including disgusting attacks in Paris -- the French government is taking a lot of steps to help keep their citizens safe. One of those steps was revealed today in the form of an app.

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After 2 years, HTC finally finds the man they think will help turn their business around

HTC took over 2 years to make sure they found the perfect chief financial officer who will make sure the company's coffers aren't full of air, dust and cobwebs.

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Lenovo’s Project Tango phone leaks a day ahead of announcement

A new phone from the depths of Chinese social networks has surfaced. It's Lenovo's Project Tango, and it appears here one day before its expected reveal.

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The Moto Z will have 10x optical zoom when using the camera module

One of the biggest stories about the Moto Z is the "modular" design. The Moto "Mods" have already leaked, but we don't know a lot about how they will actually work. Today we're learning more about the camera Mod.

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How to track your family’s location with Life360

If you're looking for an easy solution to track your kids' or entire family's location, Life360 may be the perfect app for you. It'll give you current and historic location information for the devices you set up and can even send alerts when certain devices arrive and leave specific locations.

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BlackBerry Priv is no longer for sale from T-Mobile

T-Mobile, a day after an AT&T executive says that the BlackBerry Priv is struggling, stops selling the Android-powered smartphone.

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Samsung “likely” to use a 4K display for the Samsung Galaxy S8

When will Samsung finally bring a 4K display to their smartphones? One research firm thinks it'll happen starting with the Samsung Galaxy S8.

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Withings announces a new smart scale — the Body Cardio with built-in cardiovascular health assessment

Withings has announced a brand new smart scale called the Body Cardio. This smart scale uses Pulse Wave Velocity technology to accurately analyze a user's cardio health plus much more.

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Galaxy S5 overheating? Try a leather case.

The folks at Android Forums are pretty smart. When user karashin complained about his Galaxy S5 overheating he shared with the community two solutions you may consider as well.

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Someone built a case that allows the iPhone to run Android… sort of

After spending many days of tinkering, a developer by the name of Nick Lee has built a unique case that allows the iPhone to run Android... sort of.

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Android Marshmallow adoption jumps to over 10% while Lollipop still reigns King [June 2016]

The latest Android Distribution numbers for June 2016, which show that Android Marshmallow has increased in adoption, but is still well behind Android Lollipop when compared year-to-year.

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Google’s amazing new iPhone-only app converts Live Photos into stabilized GIFs and movies

Google has released another new iOS-only app, Motion Stills, that converts Live Photos on the iPhone into stabilized GIFs. The app also makes it stupid easy to combine Live Photos into a single movie.

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Patent troll company is suing developers for using the Play Store

The developer is Austin Meyer. He created a flight simulator called X-Plane a few years ago and uploaded it to the Play Store. He was soon thereafter hit with a lawsuit from a firm that claims they patented the idea behind the app market.

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T-Mobile Tuesdays is off to a rocky start due to server strain

It seems that many users of the T-Mobile Tuesdays app are having issues logging in or claiming their freebies that were introduced as part of Uncarrier 11.

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Latest Pebble Time update brings new fitness tracking features and more

The software team at Pebble have released the latest version of the Pebble Time firmware, which includes better health tracking, a new weather app, and FIRE.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 6 may not have Android N onboard at launch

It seems that the next Samsung Galaxy Note device, will be rolling out with Android Marshmallow at launch. This is a bit surprising when you consider that the Note series is usually released in August, and that's the same time that Android N is expected.

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Snapchat receives long overdue UI overhaul with a bigger focus on Discover and Live Stories

Snapchat is receiving a major UI redesign, with persistent navigation buttons and bigger focus on Discover and Live Stories. The magazine UI now shows content before you click, making it easy to skim through and subscribe to specific publications.

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HTC Vive now ships within 3 days, and demos expand to over 100 stores

Looks like HTC has greatly improved the availability of the HTC Vive. Instead of lengthy backorders and delays, you'll get a device quite soon after you buy it -- within 3 business days, promises HTC.

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How to Play Dead Island: Riptide on an Android device

Featuring gruesomely detailed visuals and carnage remastered for modern gaming platforms, Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition is a visceral survival-horror game that pits players against ravenous hordes of flesh-eating undead.

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Download This: Flamingo is a new Twitter app from the creator of Weather Timeline

Sam Ruston took his great Material Design from Weather Timeline and injected it into a Twitter app. Flamingo is simple, colorful, and customizable.

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