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#TBT: What’s Your Most Fond Android Memory?

Tim July 1, 2021 91

It's Thursday, so it's time to reminisce about the past, looking back on better times. With that said, I'd like to pose a question to anyone. What's your most fond Android memory? For me, there's a particular memory I go back to whenever I want to remind...

Google Photos is Getting a Widget

Tim July 1, 2021 17

Recently spotted in code of an updated Google Photos app, it appears the photo-storing service is getting a widget for Android phones. What does this widget do, exactly? It'll show you photos, duh! According to XDA, who first spotted the code and then shared...

It’s Straight Up Cats and Dogs on Waze Right Now

Tim July 1, 2021 2

Announced this morning and here for only a limited amount of time, there's a new option for animal lovers who want to be directed to their destination in Waze by either a dog or cat. It may not seem practical to have a dog or cat guide you, but somehow, Waze...

Sony Xperia 1 III, POTY Candidate, Up for Pre-Order Now

Tim July 1, 2021 16

Sony's Xperia 1 III, one of the phones I could see challenging Google's push for POTY (phone of the year) supremacy in 2021, will begin to ship on August 19, with pre-orders live starting July 1 (today!). The price? Oh, nothing too crazy, just $1299. Why am I...

DEAL: Refurb’d Pixel 5 for Verizon Only $430 ($270 Off)

Tim June 30, 2021 10

Right now on Best Buy's website, you can snag a refurbished Pixel 5 for just $429, down from its usual price of $699. Yup, Google has yet to discount this device and a new Pixel 5 will still run you $699. That's pretty wild. This is a Verizon variant of the...

APKs Going Away in Favor of Android App Bundles Later This Year

Tim June 30, 2021 14

The following news will affect developers and potentially those who enjoy easily sideloading APKs onto their Android phones. Google announced today that starting in August of this year, apps published to Google Play will be required to use the Android App...

You’ll Probably Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in Green

Tim June 30, 2021 11

Thanks to a fresh leak, we're getting an idea at what colors Samsung will offer for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3. Honestly, they all look nice, but I think it's a safe bet to assume most folks will be buying their fancy new foldable in this newly detailed dark...

Hardware Wise, Galaxy Z Flip 3 a Nice Looking Upgrade

Tim June 29, 2021 15

Thanks to what seems like a countless stream of leakers, we're getting a very solid understanding of what to expect from Samsung in the second half of 2021. We've already had a pretty good look at the Galaxy Z Fold 3, but today, we're now being treated to a...