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Tuesday Poll: Are You Going to Buy an Android Wear Smartwatch?

Tim March 18, 2014 136

With Google's announcement of the Android Wear platform for smartwatches this morning, we can see that Google's vision for what a smartwatch should be is exciting to many of you. Two companies have already unveiled their plans for bringing Android Wear to the...

Beautiful Widgets Update to Version 5.6 Brings New Widgets

Tim March 18, 2014 28

An update to Beautiful Widgets, one of the longest running widget apps available for Android, has an update to version 5.6 this morning. In the update, users will be happy to see a new selection of widgets, which focus more on looks than adding any type of "...

LG Introduces G Watch, Smartwatch Powered By Android Wear Coming Q2

Tim March 18, 2014 37

If you thought you would have to wait a year or more to see Android Wear on your wrist, how does Q2 of this year sound? Announced right after Google unveiled Android Wear this morning, its Android-powered smartwatch platform, LG has given us a glimpse of the G...

Paranoid Android ROM Announces Active Display-like Feature Called Peek

Tim March 18, 2014 34

Late last evening, when most folks were already snoozing, the Paranoid Android team announced Peek, an Active Display-like feature, much like you would find on the Moto X. Since the Moto X's release, many ROMs and applications on Google Play have attempted to...

Possible Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 Goes Through Certification

Tim March 17, 2014 21

Could it be possible? A new Galaxy Beam is in the works from Samsung? If you don't recall the original Galaxy Beam, we don't blame you, as the device didn't see much action here in the US, and we can probably expect the same from any type of sequel. Regardless...

Facebook Announces Messenger Beta Testing Program, Go Sign Yourself Up

Tim March 17, 2014 22

This afternoon, Facebook announced a new beta testing program, specifically for Facebook Messenger. For months, there has already been an official Facebook beta app for users, but this is the first time they have also opened it up to the Messenger side of...

Rovio Working on an RPG Called Angry Birds Epic, Here’s the Trailer

Tim March 17, 2014 13

A week or so ago, Rovio began teasing and soft releasing a new Angry Birds title, named Angry Birds Epic. The game is already available for those of you who live in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, but for the rest of us, we are still waiting to see what...

Pocket Casts Updated on Google Play to Support Chromecast Streaming

Tim March 17, 2014 11

For anyone who takes their podcasts on the go, Pocket Casts received an update on Google Play recently, bringing with it support for Chromecast. Now, anyone who wants to listen to their favorite podcasts from the comfort of their couch in the living room may...