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You Can Now Apply to Attend Google I/O 2018!

Tim February 22, 2018 2

The application process for this year's Google I/O is now open! In order to get yourself a ticket to the event that takes place in Google's backyard on May 8-10, you'll need to have some luck. You'll also need to let Google put a $1,150 hold on your credit...

Reported Pricing for Galaxy S9 and S9+ is High, But That’s No Surprise

Tim February 22, 2018 92

According to @evleaks, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will carry high prices, but that doesn't come as much of a surprise. As shown in images attached to his tweet, the Galaxy S9 will be priced at 841€ and the Galaxy S9+ will be 997€. With a straight conversion,...

Here are the Android Phones Google Recommends for Enterprise Customers

Tim February 21, 2018 43

In the world of Android, there are many choices when it comes to devices. When you look closely, though, some devices are better than others in categories such as frequent security updates and reliable software experiences. Because of this, Google is launching...

Snapdragon 845 Platform Lets You Wirelessly Stream Audio to Multiple Headsets, Speakers

Tim February 21, 2018 31

According to an announcement made by Qualcomm this morning, the Snapdragon 845 platform (you know, the processor that will be inside all of this year's flagship devices?), now supports Qualcomm Broadcast Audio. Like me when I first heard of this, you may be...

Essential Just Made It Easier Than Ever to Join Their Oreo Beta Program

Tim February 21, 2018 19

We get it, you haven't sideloaded something onto an Android phone since 2011. That's completely understandable and no one here blames you. Well, should you not be an adb master hacker elite, Essential is now letting would-be Oreo beta testers join the Android...

OpenSignal’s State of LTE Report Highlights America’s Slow 4G Speeds

Tim February 20, 2018 15

OpenSignal has published an updated State of LTE report for February, 2018. To be quite honest, 4G technology doesn't seem to have evolved too much lately, given everyone is more focused on developing and deploying 5G, so this report doesn't really have...

Tuesday Poll: How Often do You Use Google Assistant?

Tim February 20, 2018 63

If you use an Android device, it's hard to escape Google Assistant's reach. Google is putting its digital assistant in basically everything from your car with Android Auto to your living room on Android TV. Because of this, we have to assume many of you are...

Samsung Neuters Rewards Program for Heavy Samsung Pay Users

Tim February 20, 2018 81

In late 2016, Samsung introduced a rewards program, designed to let heavy users of Samsung Pay gain points, then redeem those points for a variety of things like new devices and prepaid gift cards. You can even use your points to be entered to win trips to...