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What I Need to See From the Pixel 5

Tim February 6, 2020

We're still a ways away from a Pixel 5 announcement by Google, but this is an Android blog, and here, looking off into the future and pondering what we'd like to see is just part of the territory. Last year, I did a similar piece for the Pixel 4, saying that...

Google Maps Turns 15, Gets Updated Icon and Yet Another Tab

Tim February 6, 2020

Hard to believe, but Google Maps turns 15 years old this week. To celebrate, Google has pushed an update to mobile users, which I can confirm is hitting devices as of this morning. The first major change you'll see is an updated icon. The Maps icon is now a...

$1500 Foldable Moto Razr Gets Torn Down, Put Back Together in Video

Tim February 5, 2020

We appreciate teardowns around here. No, not because we do a lot of self repair here in the office, but it's cool to see all of the designing and effort that goes into creating the devices we care so much about. As foldable phones like Motorola's $1,500 Razr...

Wednesday Poll: Do You Use Mobile Payments?

Tim February 5, 2020

It's 2020, and according to science fiction, by now we should all be flying around in hover cars and paying for things using a small implant that we have located in our wrists. Obviously we're not quite there yet, but our smartphones can act as digital wallets...

Stadia Pro Players, Go Claim GYLT and Metro Exodus for Free

Tim February 5, 2020

Since Stadia's library of games is not huge, anytime the service offers up a new title for free is a big day. This month, Stadia is offering Pro subscribers two additional games for free, GYLT and Metro Exodus. As we're now into February, this post will act as...

Chrome 80 for Android Includes Fewer Notifications Requests, SameSite Cookie Support

Tim February 5, 2020

Chrome 80 for Android is rolling out, introducing new features and behaviors, three of which have been highlighted by Google. According to what Google specifically highlights, users of Chrome can expect "quieter notifications," meaning you can see fewer...

LG Pulls Out of MWC Citing Coronavirus Concerns

Tim February 4, 2020

Announced this afternoon, LG is pulling out of MWC, the annual mobile-focused conference that is set to take place in Barcelona, Spain later this month. LG directly cites the novel coronavirus outbreak for pulling out of MWC, making it clear that it has...

Props: Samsung Pushes February Security Patch to Unlocked Galaxy S10 Units

Tim February 4, 2020

Select Samsung device owners are pumping their fists and shaking their booties this week, as the company appears to really be putting an effort into pushing out timely software updates. Shortly after Pixel devices were receiving the February security patch...