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Question of the Day: Why’d You Buy Your Current Phone?

Tim February 15, 2018 208

Android users have no shortage of options when it comes to purchasing new phones. We can get a Galaxy from Samsung, Pixel from Google, or any number of other devices from various device makers. It's good having a choice. Our question to you is, why did you buy...

Samsung Halts Oreo Update Due to Reboot Bug, is Currently Investigating

Tim February 15, 2018 34

Oreo was rolling out to international models of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ this week, which we assumed meant it was soon coming to the US. Sadly, the update has officially halted, due to a random reboot bug that Samsung needs to investigate. Samsung provided the...

Project Fi Now Supported in 170 Countries, Will Pull Travel Itinerary From Gmail to Make Sure You’re Covered or Not

Tim February 15, 2018 7

New countries have been added to Project Fi's supported list, bringing the total number of supported countries to 170. Countries like Cameroon, Botswana, Guam, Georgia, Armenia, Palestine, and Belize have been added, with the full list viewable down below. In...

Samsung Galaxy S9 Teasers Feature 3D Emoji and Super Slow Motion

Tim February 14, 2018 12

We're excited for February 25 to roll around, the date Samsung is scheduled to unveil the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. As we draw closer, we'll undoubtedly learn more about these devices not just through leaks and rumors, but official teasers posted by Samsung....

ZTE Looking for Axon 7 Owners to Beta Test Oreo

Tim February 14, 2018 6

Own an Axon 7 from ZTE? Want Oreo? Then you best hurry on over to the ZTE forums and sign up for the closed Oreo beta group, currently accepting applications from those with real Android know-how. As ZTE explains, "Since these builds are in the early stages,...

Razer Phone Factory Images Now Available for Download

Tim February 14, 2018 5

In need of the factory images for your Razer Phone? You're now in luck, as Razer has posted them directly to its Razer Zone website. This is a good thing because let's say you get a little crazy and start flashing ROMs (do developers even make custom ROMs for...

Alto’s Odyssey Launches Feb. 22 for iOS, Probably Much Later for Android

Tim February 13, 2018 4

What I'm about to talk about reminds me very much of how Android never got a Tiny Wings launch. For that, I will always resent my loyalty to Google's mobile OS, though, I'm still grateful to use what I think is the best mobile operating system available....

Google Found a Way to Bring Smart Replies to All Messaging Apps

Tim February 13, 2018 11

Smart replies are available in a few Google-made applications already, such as Inbox and Allo. If you have never used them before, they are AI-powered responses to messages you receive from others. For example, if someone asks "Where are you?" in Allo, the...