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DEAL: Get a Nanoleaf Aurora Rhythm Starter Kit for $30 Off, Down to $199

Tim May 25, 2018

Nanoleaf Aurora, one of my favorite smart lighting systems on the market, is currently on sale at Best Buy thanks to Memorial Day. With the promotion, Best Buy is listing a Rhythm Starter Kit for $30 off its usual price, bringing it down to $199. Included in...

Essential Pushing Update to Android P Beta Users, Fixes Cellular Issues and More

Tim May 25, 2018

Essential is in the process of sending out an update via OTA to users of the Android P beta, something we weren't quite expecting today. Earlier this week, it was reported that Essential has essentially cancelled any plans for an Essential Phone 2, which was...

Pioneer’s New In-Dash Receivers Support Wireless Android Auto, Start at $699

Tim May 25, 2018

Pioneer announced a new lineup on in-dash receivers last night, all of which support Android Auto. Not only do they support Google's mobile platform for cars, but they support it wirelessly, meaning there is no need to always plug your phone into your vehicle...

Samsung Teams With Disney Again to Offer ‘Incredibles’ for AR Emoji

Tim May 24, 2018

Yay, new AR Emoji content! Samsung announced this week that it has partnered with Disney yet again to offer a new pack of goods to owners of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. With this new Incredibles pack, you can turn yourself into Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl,...

VIDEO: 20+ LG G7 Tips and Tricks

Tim May 24, 2018

We're getting close to posting up our complete G7 ThinQ review, but before that can happen, it's customary for us to provide you with a detailed tips and tricks video for your viewing pleasure. I know most, if not all of you, don't have this phone in your own...

DIRECTV NOW’s Cloud DVR Now Available to Android Users

Tim May 23, 2018

Last week, iOS and Apple TV users were treated to a massive update for DIRECTV NOW. Well, it's now Android's turn, with the update available via Google Play. The big change is the addition of DIRECTV NOW's Cloud DVR feature. With it, users can get up to 20...

T-Mobile Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 Updated With May Security Patch (Updated)

Tim May 23, 2018

T-Mobile and Samsung are pushing updates out to the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8. Inside, owners will find the May security patch, which was released on May 7. Following the update, the S8 will be on build G950USQS3CRE2, the S8+ will show build ...

Google Removes ‘Trusted Places’ From Smart Lock Menu (Updated)

Tim May 23, 2018

One of the first things we do whenever setting up a new Android phone is enable Trusted Places from within the Smart Lock menu. When enabled, this option keeps your phone unlocked automatically whenever you're inside of a certain range of an address you...