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Question of the Day: How Much Have You Spent on Paid Apps and In-App Purchases?

Tim July 20, 2018

A few years ago, we asked our readers how much they had spent on paid Android apps and in-app purchases. Back in 2015, I was sitting at $415.97 of total purchases through Google Play. Today, I'm at $694.47. That includes apps I've paid for as well as money I'...

AT&T Adds 3 New Markets to List of Places to See Mobile 5G This Year

Tim July 20, 2018

Earlier this year, AT&T announced that Dallas, Waco, and Atlanta would see mobile 5G before the end of this year. This week, they've gone and added three other markets to this list -- Charlotte, Raleigh, and Oklahoma City. If you live in one of these...

Second, Bit Larger Samsung Galaxy Watch Stops by FCC (Updated: WiFi Model)

Tim July 20, 2018

Yesterday we discovered Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch, one with model numbers SM-R815U and SM-R815W, went through the FCC. Thanks to not everything being hidden behind confidentiality, we learned we can expect that variant of Galaxy Watch to feature a size...

You Can Now Tell When Instagram Friends Are Online in Latest Update

Tim July 19, 2018

Instagram announced an update for all users this week. Inside, Instagram app users can now see when friends are online via a new green dot you'll see next to their profile image. You'll see these dots through various parts of the app, such as your messages...

Android P Developer Preview 3 for OnePlus 6 is Worth Your Time

Tim July 19, 2018

OnePlus released the Developer Preview 3 build for Android P to the OnePlus 6 this week, and considering how problematic DP2 was, I was hesitant to flash this new build to my daily driver. I'm very glad I did, though! From what I can tell so far after about 24...

Expect LG V40 to Launch in October, Feature Triple Rear Cameras

Tim July 19, 2018

According to a new report out of South Korea, we can expect LG's V40 ThinQ to launch around early October in Korea. Whether that means we will see it in the US that same time is unclear, but my money is on V40 ThinQ being available globally around mid-October....

DEAL: Essential Selling Its 360 Camera for Just $19, Down From $199 (Updated)

Tim July 18, 2018 15

Don't ask us why, but Essential is currently selling its 360 Camera for only $19, down from its usual price of $199. With dual sensors and built-in microphones, the 360 camera is capable of shooting 4K video with 3D spatial audio, perfect for uploading from...

Latest Essential AMA: Android Q Support, Camera Features Roadmap, and More

Tim July 18, 2018 8

Essential is still doing its monthly Ask Me Anythings over on reddit, providing its community with an opportunity to ask actual Essential staff anything related to Essential and the Essential Phone. This time around, folks asked about Android P beta updates...