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Chrome 42 Update Will be Last for Ice Cream Sandwich Users

Tim March 3, 2015 49

In a post published on the Chromium Blog, Google announced it is bringing an end to Chrome updates for users of Ice Cream Sandwich. While ICS users can still use Chrome even after support dies, the Chrome team states that, "Developing new features on older...

Samsung’s JK Shin Talks Decision of Exynos Processor Over Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810

Tim March 3, 2015 161

Now that we have passed the Galaxy S6 unveiling from Samsung, it is official that the Korea-based company opted to use in-house Exynos silicon to power its two newest flagship devices, instead of contracting out the job to San Diego-based Qualcomm for its...

Tinder Plus Now Live, Pay Per Month to Undo Swipes and Manually Adjust Your Location

Tim March 3, 2015 39

Tinder Plus, a premium version of the dating application Tinder, is now available for download on Google Play. With Plus, users who are willing to pay a monthly fee gain access to the ability to undo previous swipes, and also adjust their location at will,...

Google at GDC 2015: Native In-App Ads Introduced, Nearby Connections API for Second-Screen Controls Showcased

Tim March 3, 2015 11

While MWC is still alive and kicking with news, the GDC (Game Developers Conference) is also taking place down in San Francisco this week. Yesterday, Google took the stage to announce a few important things, specifically focused on in-app purchases, in-app...

Deal: Bayit Smart Wi-Fi Socket for $40, Showcased at CES

Tim March 2, 2015

Featured at this year's CES, the Bayit Smart WiFi Socket is currently available in the DL Deals Store, down from its usual price of $50, to just $39.99. With Bayit Socket, users can remotely turn on any appliance in their home, as long as it is plugged into...

Android Distribution Updated for March 2015 – Lollipop Now at 3.3%

Tim March 2, 2015 37

After making its first appearance in the Android distribution charts last month at a measly 1.6%, Lollipop continues its growth in the month March, albeit rather slowly still, now sitting at 3.3%. Kit Kat also saw growth, now running on 40.9% of devices, up...

Google Hosting Play Store 3rd Birthday Sale, Many Apps, Movies, and Books Marked Down

Tim March 2, 2015 33

Ready to spend some money? To celebrate Google Play's 3rd birthday, Google is hosting a very special sale, marking down prices on movies, TV shows, apps, games, music, and books. Seriously, there should be something here for everyone. A few notable markdowns...

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 820 and Zeroth Platform, Could Hit Consumer Devices Early 2016

Tim March 2, 2015 22

Exciting mobile news from MWC is over pouring, and today, Qualcomm took the lid off of its Zeroth Platform, enabled by the Snapdragon 820. While just the announcement of the name is pretty good, Qualcomm does not dive too deep into the SoC, instead optioning...