Android

DARK MODE IS COMING, OMG. (Updated: Ugh…)

Kellen February 23, 2018 54

For real, Android P may get an official dark mode. Back in November of last year, someone created an issue through Google's Issue Tracker that was mostly just a request for Google to add a dark mode or night theme into Android. They argued that OLED displays (...

Whoa: AT&T Rolling Out First Oreo Update to Moto Z2 Force

Tim February 23, 2018 4

Just as we got done reporting on the software update report cards for major OEMs, a wild Oreo update appears. For the Moto Z2 Force on AT&T, owners can now download Android 8.0 Oreo, labeled as version OCX27.109-47. AT&T doesn't go into detail with...

Opinion: Android One Becomes the New Google Play Edition Now That Android Go is Here

Kellen February 22, 2018 57

If I look back through all of the years we have covered Android, it's hard to argue that the introduction of Google Play Edition phones wasn't one of the biggest moments. In those early years, the Android skin situation was bad. Those early versions of...

Google’s MWC Plans Include RCS, Assistant, and Lens News, Plus the First Android Oreo (Go Edition) Devices

Kellen February 22, 2018 11

This morning, Google provided a preview of sorts for their plans at next week's MWC 2018 conference. Like at this year's CES, Google is going to have a big presence, only this time it won't just be a focus on Google Assistant. While Assistant will be on hand,...

Which Android Phone Should You Buy Today? (February 2018)

Kellen February 21, 2018 54

It's the question we get asked the most. As Android enthusiasts who review Android phones for a living, readers, friends, family and anyone else who finds out who we are, want our recommendations on the phone that they should buy. In past years, we've steered...

Here are the Android Phones Google Recommends for Enterprise Customers

Tim February 21, 2018 44

In the world of Android, there are many choices when it comes to devices. When you look closely, though, some devices are better than others in categories such as frequent security updates and reliable software experiences. Because of this, Google is launching...

Who Doesn’t Want This Archos Android-Powered Scooter?

Kellen February 20, 2018 16

Better yet, who does want this thing? Archos, a company we haven't written about in two years, but typically is known for budget-friendly devices you'd skip over, announced the "first Google Android scooter" today. It's called the Archos Citee Connect, for...

RIP, Swype. (Updated)

Kellen February 19, 2018 76

Swype, one of the original apps we ever covered on this site, has apparently been put to rest by its owners. Nuance, the company that bought Swype in 2011 for $100M, told a redditor today that they are no longer developing for the Swype keyboard and that they...