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Custom Launchers Get Fancy Android 12 API for Searching Through Device Contents

Tim April 5, 2021 6

We're learning more about a new Android 12 feature this week, one designed specifically to help third-party custom launcher developers enable users to find the data they need in an instant. It's a set of APIs that go under an umbrella called AppSearch, and for...

Google WiFi Management Gets Rerouted to Google Home App

Tim April 2, 2021 8

Heads up, Google WiFi app users. Control for your networks will soon have a new home, with Google moving to shut down the current Google WiFi app. Soon, you'll need to migrate all of your info over to the Google Home app and there's nothing you can do about it...

Get Yourself a New E-WIN Gaming Chair or Desk for 30% Off, Chairs as Low as $139

Tim April 2, 2021 1

In time for Easter or whatever holiday you might be celebrating this time of year, you can grab one of E-WIN's gaming chairs, the same ones Kellen and I use on a daily basis. We've partnered with E-WIN to provide you 30% off your purchase of an E-WIN product,...

Adios to Microsoft’s Cortana on Android and iOS

Tim April 2, 2021 8

Microsoft has been telling folks for some time that Cortana would be going away on Android devices. This week, it finally happened and thankfully it doesn't seem like anyone was effected or even noticed. Cortana was Microsoft's own little Siri/Google Assistant...

Sony Xperia Announcement Scheduled for April 14

Tim April 1, 2021 18

Sony has updated its banner on YouTube, and wouldn't you know, there's an Xperia announcement on the way! According to the banner, we're looking at an announcement date of April 14 at 16:30 JST. For us in the US, that's bad news. That time equates to 3:30am on...

LG to Exit Smartphone Business, Announcement Expected April 5

Tim April 1, 2021 40

It's unofficially official, LG is exiting the smartphone market. After attempts to sell the money losing mobile business to a few potential buyers were unsuccessful, a decision has reportedly been reached that LG Mobile will shut down. An announcement is...

Google Maps is Getting Some Sweet New Features in 2021

Tim March 31, 2021 10

Google posted up a big overview of what's coming to Google Maps later this year. There's no solid timeline available for most of them, but they're coming and they're powered by artificial intelligence. Get pumped about it. You may have already heard about Live...

Verizon Offering New, Existing Customers Up to $1,000 for Broken Phone Trade-Ins

Tim March 31, 2021 8

Typically, broken phones aren't worth much. However, starting April 1 and only lasting a very limited time, Verizon is offering folks up to $1,000 for their busted devices, whether you're a new or existing customer, so long as that money go towards the...