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Android 8.1.0 Update Rolling Out Via Android Beta Program

Tim December 8, 2017 57

Earlier this week, Google posted up factory images and OTA files for Android 8.1.0, but now, the update looks to be rolling out to anyone enrolled in the Android Beta Program. We can confirm that the update has been received on one of our Pixel devices, so...

Update for OnePlus 5T Includes Photo Quality Improvements, Face Unlock Optimizations

Tim December 8, 2017 5

An update is rolling out to owners of the OnePlus 5T, listed as bringing quite a few improvements to the device. According to OnePlus, the update addresses photo quality from the rear-facing cameras, while also including an optimized camera UI. While even just...

OnePlus Won’t Support Project Treble Over Fears of Bricking Phones

Tim December 7, 2017 35

Project Treble is one of those things Google announced recently that many Android users are excited about. To give you a brief summary of Project Treble, Kellen has written a couple pieces on the subject, so I'll let him explain it. This excerpt is from a post...

LG Tweaks a Few V30 Specs, Calls it Signature Edition, Prices it at $1800

Tim December 7, 2017 32

If you live in South Korea and have too much money laying around (don't worry, that can be a common problem for us in the US, too! /s), LG announced a new device this week that can help you get rid of some. The LG Signature Edition, which is really just a...

Celebrities Now Provide Personal Answers to Important Questions on Google Search

Tim December 7, 2017 22

Going straight to the list of things I didn't think was ever necessary, celebrities are getting some A-list treatment over on Google Search. To give you an example of what's happening, let's say you Google, "Can Will Ferrell really play the drums?" Thanks to...

DEAL: Save $130 on Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Kit, Google Home Bundle at Best Buy

Tim December 7, 2017 21

Available at Best Buy, you can grab a Philips Hue white and color ambiance starter kit, plus a Google Home, all for just $198. Getting these products separately would typically run about $328, so this bundle deal is saving you $130. That ain't bad at all. If...

Instagram Testing Separation of Messaging Into Standalone App

Tim December 7, 2017 16

For folks in Chile, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, and Uruguay, Instagram is testing a separation of messaging from its photo sharing service. The app is called Direct, and essentially, it's like Facebook's move to remove Messenger from the standalone...

Here are 10 Paid Icon Packs That are Free for a Limited Time

Tim December 6, 2017 29

Looking through Google Play, there's a number of paid icon packs that can be downloaded for free at the moment, so we've compiled a list to help you discover something you might enjoy. Each of these packs ranges in price from $0.75 to $1.99+, so the fact that...