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Latest SwiftKey Beta Brings Android 6.0.1 Emoji to Your Fingertips

Eric December 17, 2015 14

I have to admit, I was more excited than I should have been when Google finally announced and added the new set of emoji last week for Android 6.0.1. For the large group of our readers that still use SwiftKey as their keyboard of choice, and are running...

Google May Use Online Poll to Name Next Version of Android

Eric December 17, 2015 91

A large part of the fun leading up to each new version of Android is figuring out which sweet treat it's going to be named after. Google's Sundar Pichai is on a short trip to India, and let a few details slip about what the next version might end up being....

Google Shares 7 Things to Try with Voice Search On Mobile

Eric December 11, 2015 19

Most of our readers here have been with us long enough to know that Google Search on mobile wasn't always as useful as it is now. There was a time when Android fans were clamoring for the ability to say "Ok Google, Turn on WiFi." Well, did you know we can...

DEAL: Buy Select Google Play Movies, Gift One to Someone for Free

Eric December 11, 2015 18

We're getting closer and closer to the holidays and gift-giving fever is just around the corner. In the spirit of the season, Google's latest act of giving is to let you gift a free Play Movie for a friend when you buy one for yourself. The deal is live now...

OnHub Makers Program Determined to Make Routers Pretty

Eric December 8, 2015 12

We all know that to get the best WiFi signals, routers are supposed to be unobstructed in an open area of your house. However, that often means leaving a less-than-attractive box sitting where visitors can see it. OnHub, Google's own WiFi router, announced a...

Chicago and Los Angeles Being Explored for Google Fiber

Eric December 8, 2015 42

Two of the largest metro areas in the United States have been officially invited to explore the option of embracing Google Fiber. The Google Fiber team has started the inquiry process with Los Angeles and Chicago, in an effort to bring gigabit internet speeds...

Amazon Prime Video Brings Premium Subscriptions Including Showtime and Starz

Eric December 8, 2015 18

In the never-ending battle for streaming video subscribers, Amazon announced the Streaming Partners Program, aimed to bring more on-demand content to Prime members. If you are one of the Amazon Prime members who often forgets the streaming video included in...

HTC Dot View Application Receives Update, Brings Themes and Notification Options

Eric July 11, 2014 22

One of the more interesting Android accessories that we have seen over the past year came when HTC introduced the Dot View Case for the One M8. A weird looking accessory that is also strangely functional, it certainly gives the One M8 a distinctive look in...