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
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/08/22/twitter-now-filtering-lower-quality-messages-dms/
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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
Xiaomi's Q2 2018 financial results show international revenue up 151.7% year over year
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Xiaomi device shipments to Western Europe up 2700% in Q2 2018
Xiaomi has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2018. Turns out, as you'd expect from a company that recently became more valuable tha... by Taylor Kerns in Financials, News, Xiaomi / MIUI
Sony's robotic puppy Aibo is coming to the US in $2,899 'First Litter Edition' bundle
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/08/23/sonys-robotic-puppy-aibo-coming-us-2899-first-litter-edition-bundle/
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Sony's robotic puppy Aibo is coming to the US in $2,899 'First Litter Edition' bundle
Sony first introduced Aibo, its robotic puppy toy, in 1999. It was discontinued in 2006. Then, last November, Aibo made a comeback in Japan, updated with m... by Taylor Kerns in News, Sony
Reigns: Game of Thrones is coming to Android in October
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Reigns: Game of Thrones is coming to Android in October
The popular swipe ‘em up series Reigns is getting a Westeros-themed spinoff. The original Reigns made its appearance on the Play Store back in 2016,... by Matthew Sholtz in Games, News, Videos
US Cellular's new unlimited plan pays you back if you stay under 3GB of data usage
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/08/23/us-cellulars-new-unlimited-plan-pays-back-stay-3gb-data-usage/
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US Cellular's new unlimited plan pays you back if you stay under 3GB of data usage
We all know that the supposed "unlimited" plans offered by US carriers actually impose a large number of limits. So, you might as well get something for pu... by Ryan Whitwam in News, US Cellular
Huawei moves ahead of Apple in Europe as shipments skyrocket
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Huawei moves ahead of Apple in Europe as shipments skyrocket
Much has been made of Huawei's troubles in the US market over the last year. Its AT&T launch was torpedoed by the US government, and intelligence offic... by Ryan Whitwam in Huawei, News
Lenovo announces 5 new Android tablets, including the first running Go Edition
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Lenovo announces 5 new Android tablets, including the first running Go Edition
Android tablets have never been entirely convincing, and with the introduction of Chrome OS tablets, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Android slate... by Scott Scrivens in Lenovo, News, Tablets
Android Messages will probably get Allo's Google Assistant integration
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Android Messages will probably get Allo's Google Assistant integration
This spring, Google announced "pausing" development on Allo as it repurposed development resources for RCS/Chat and Android Messages. At least one feature... by Ryne Hager in Applications, Google, News
Google partnering with Labster to make Daydream VR laboratories for students
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Google partnering with Labster to make Daydream VR laboratories for students
Labster is a company that develops various virtual labs for schools. The idea is that students can work in simulated environments if a school's real labs a... by Corbin Davenport in Daydream, Google, News, VR
HTC teases 'something new for U' on the cusp of IFA
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HTC teases 'something new for U' on the cusp of IFA
HTC's official Twitter account pushed out a teaser early this morning, telling all its followers that "something new for U" would be coming on August 30th.... by Ryne Hager in HTC, News
Chrome for Android may start disabling JavaScript on 2G connections
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Chrome for Android may start disabling JavaScript on 2G connections
Google has added countless features to Chrome, especially the Android version, that are designed to improve functionality on slow connections. It can autom... by Corbin Davenport in Applications, Chrome, Google, News
Bang & Olufsen announces very expensive Assistant-powered speakers that don't even look like speakers
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Bang & Olufsen announces very expensive Assistant-powered speakers that don't even look like speakers
Not long ago, the only Assistant-powered speakers you could get were Google's own. The selection has since expanded with the likes of Sony, Harman, LG, and... by Ryan Whitwam in Google Assistant, News
Motorola releases Oreo kernel source code for Moto G6 Play and E5 Play
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Motorola releases Oreo kernel source code for Moto G6 Play and E5 Play
Back in April, Motorola introduced six - yes, six - smartphones simultaneously. Three belonged to the Moto G6 line, and the other three were in the Moto E5... by Richard Gao in Android 8.0 Oreo, Development, Moto E5, Moto G6 Play, Motorola, News
Paranoid Android is back again, drops Oreo builds for some Sony devices
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Paranoid Android is back again, drops Oreo builds for some Sony devices
Are you ready for a surprise? Paranoid Android/AOSPA, of long-standing ROM fame, has just pushed out a status update on the project's plans, as well as the... by Ryne Hager in Android 8.0 Oreo, Development, News
T-Mobile is notifying some customers about a recent security breach
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T-Mobile is notifying some customers about a recent security breach
Some T-Mobile customers may be receiving a message in the coming days regarding a security incident which took place on August 20th. According to the notic... by Ryne Hager in News, Security, T-Mobile
Samsung announces its first Android Go phone, the Galaxy J2 Core
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/08/23/samsung-announces-first-android-go-phone-galaxy-j2-core/
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Samsung announces its first Android Go phone, the Galaxy J2 Core
We've been hearing about a rumored Android Go phone from Samsung for a while now, and alleged pictures even leaked last month. Samsung just officially anno... by Corbin Davenport in Android Go, Galaxy J2 Core, News, Samsung