Microsoft launches Xbox Game Pass app on Android
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Microsoft launches Xbox Game Pass app on Android
For the last year or so, Microsoft has offered Xbox owners a subscription option called Xbox Game Pass. It comes with unlimited access to more than 100 Xbo... by Ryan Whitwam in Applications, Games, News, Videos
Hands on with the redesigned Google Fit: More white, no more ugly bitmaps, and new 'Heart Points'
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Hands on with the redesigned Google Fit: More white, no more ugly bitmaps, and new 'Heart Points'
Earlier today, Google revealed a redesign for its aptly-named "Fit" fitness tracking app. In addition to a more "updated" 2018-era Material Design aestheti... by Ryne Hager in Applications, Google, News
[Deal Alert] Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet discounted by $50, starts at $100
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[Deal Alert] Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet discounted by $50, starts at $100
Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale once again for $100. Sure, it doesn't have Google Play Store out of the box but at that price point, who cares?
OxygenOS 5.1.5 for the Oneplus 5 and 5T has a hidden Treble surprise
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OxygenOS 5.1.5 for the OnePlus 5 and 5T has a hidden Treble surprise
When OnePlus released the OxygenOS Open Betas 13 and 11 for the OnePlus 5 and 5T, respectively, the company snuck in a little surprise in the form of suppo... by Ryne Hager in Device Updates, News, OnePlus, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T
Poco F1 by Xiaomi could be a true flagship killer: $300 for SD845 and LiquidCool technology
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Poco F1 by Xiaomi could be a true flagship killer: $300 for SD845 and LiquidCool technology
Earlier in the month, we reported on rumors that Xiaomi was preparing to launch a subbrand offering flagship specs at affordable prices in an overt attempt to compete with OnePlus. Pocophone's first device is now official after an event in New Delhi, India…
Facebook speech recognition software 'Aloha' revealed, 'Portal' confirmed as name for smart speaker/display
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Facebook speech recognition software 'Aloha' revealed, 'Portal' confirmed as name for smart speaker/display
After an unsuccessful first attempt at a digital personal assistant inside its Messenger app, Facebook is giving it another go. This time around, the compa... by Scott Scrivens in Facebook, News, Smart Home, Videos
25 temporarily free and 31 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
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25 temporarily free and 31 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
Here we are again at another Wednesday. August is nearly over and it seems like the summer app sale craze is winding down. Today's list is much like Monday... by Jordan Palmer in Applications, Deals, Games, News
Qualcomm is sampling 7nm, 5G-compatible chipsets for smartphone launches in the first half of 2019
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Qualcomm is sampling 7nm, 5G-compatible chipsets for smartphone launches in the first half of 2019
Qualcomm doesn't want you to forget that it's making moves in the chipset market -- not for one moment.
Paramount Pictures is turning Monument Valley into a film with Patrick Osborne set to direct
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Paramount Pictures is turning Monument Valley into a film with Patrick Osborne set to direct
Deadline has revealed that ustwo games will collaborate with Paramount Pictures and Patrick Osborne to create a Monument Valley movie. Patrick Osborne is b... by Matthew Sholtz in Games, News
Latest Pixel 3 XL leak includes camera samples, wireless charging confirmation, and more
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Latest Pixel 3 XL leak includes camera samples, wireless charging confirmation, and more
It looks like an early shipment of Pixel 3 XL units "fell off a truck," and a Russian blog managed to snag one of the units. That means it's time for a new... by Ryan Whitwam in Google, Leaks, News, Pixel 3 XL
22 states and DC issue new brief seeking to reverse FCC's net neutrality order
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22 states and DC issue new brief seeking to reverse FCC's net neutrality order
The fight for net neutrality isn't over, not according to 23 attorneys general representing half of the U.S. population.
Nokia Camera adds Google Lens, Motion Photos, and more in latest update [APK Download]
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Nokia Camera adds Google Lens, Motion Photos, and more in latest update [APK Download]
OEMs tend to include custom camera software with their phones, but they're rarely anything to write home about. The imaging app HMD Global ships on its Nok... by Scott Scrivens in Applications, Downloads, Google, News, Nokia
[Bonus Round] Kahuna, CONCLUSE, One Hour One Life for Mobile, Beach Hero RPG, Slime's Dream, and Beetle.io
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[Bonus Round] Kahuna, CONCLUSE, One Hour One Life for Mobile, Beach Hero RPG, Slime's Dream, and Beetle.io
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our re... by Matthew Sholtz in Games, News, Roundups, Videos
We're giving away six BeActive E300 Bluetooth earbuds [US only]
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We're giving away six BeActive E300 Bluetooth earbuds [US only]
It's time for another contest! This time, we've partnered with Beem United to give away six of the company's BeActive E300 wireless earbuds, which normally... by Contest Coordinator in Contests / Giveaways, News
LG V40 ThinQ leak shows off triple cameras and G7-style notch
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LG V40 ThinQ leak shows off triple cameras and G7-style notch
LG stuck with the V30 longer than we expected, re-releasing the phone twice more after the original version shipped in late 2017. Now, it seems poised to m... by Ryan Whitwam in Leaks, LG, News
Google Calendar and Docs get expandable sidebar for quick access to other G Suite products
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Google Calendar and Docs get expandable sidebar for quick access to other G Suite products
The quick-access side panel is expanding across G Suite, is now touching down in Calendar and Docs editors.
Gaming smartphones are the industry’s next pointless fad
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Gaming smartphones are the industry’s next pointless fad
If you follow smartphone news closely, chances are you've read about handsets “designed” specifically for gaming (or gamers). There's the ASUS... by David Ruddock in Editorials, News, Razer, Xiaomi / MIUI
Twitter introduces new DM-request filtering tool to save you from dealing with its charming user base
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Twitter introduces new DM-request filtering tool to save you from dealing with its charming user base
Ultimately, the change is a classic half-step from Twitter -- not quite addressing the problem of abuse face-on, but perhaps helping slightly.
Gboard passes one billion installs on the Play Store
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Gboard passes one billion installs on the Play Store
Only a handful of Android applications have passed one billion installations, including Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Google Photos, and Skype. One more a... by Corbin Davenport in Applications, Google, News
Google confirms many older Chromebooks won't get Linux apps, including the 2015 Chromebook Pixel
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Google confirms many older Chromebooks won't get Linux apps, including the 2015 Chromebook Pixel
Google announced earlier this year that Linux apps would eventually be supported on Chrome OS. The feature has been available for months in the Canary and... by Corbin Davenport in Chrome OS, Google, News
More Pixel 3 XL details emerge, including redesigned camera app and Google Assistant earbud remote
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More Pixel 3 XL details emerge, including redesigned camera app and Google Assistant earbud remote
As more units of Google's lost Pixel 3 XL batch mak their way into the hands of various bloggers, further details are emerging. These are pre-production mo... by Scott Scrivens in Google, Leaks, News, Pixel 3 XL