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This Icon Pack is Hot and Free: Graby Spin

Tim September 18, 2017 14

Hot icon packs are something we've always got our eyes peeled for, and today, I've discovered another one I would like to share. Called Graby Spin, this pack is especially noteworthy because it's free for a limited time on Google Play, down from a usual price...

Google Announces Tez Mobile Payments App Specifically for India

Tim September 18, 2017 2

According to Google's numbers, India is home to 300 million smartphone users. As more are becoming connected to the web, Google has introduced Tez, a mobile payments application built specifically for Indian users who wish to make paying for things a digital...

Report: Samsung Has Developed a Camera Sensor Capable of 1,000FPS

Tim September 18, 2017 36

Are we already hyping next year's Galaxy S9? It kinda feels like it. According to overseas reports, Samsung has developed and will begin mass production in November of a mobile camera sensor capable of 1,000 frames per second (FPS). If you'll recall, a similar...

Action Launcher Now Also Offers Adaptive Icon Support Via New $5 AdaptivePack App

Tim September 18, 2017 4

One of the big features inside of Oreo is Adaptive Icons. It's essentially a native customization tool for icons, allowing a user to switch between different shapes for 3rd-party app icons. The only problem is, not many will be using Oreo until way down the...

Weekly Recap: Galaxy Note 8 Review is Live and October 4 is Pixel 2 Day!

Tim September 15, 2017 5

At long last, the weekend has arrived, but not without a whole lot of stuff going down in the Android world. The big news is that we posted up our Galaxy Note 8 review, but also, Google confirmed that October 4 is the big Pixel 2 day! Get hyped! Along with...

Galaxy Note 8 Review

Tim September 15, 2017 94

Before I dive into all things Galaxy Note 8 review, let's get this out of the way. Last year, with the Galaxy Note 7 recall, things were bad. To this date, I don't think we've seen something quite like it in smartphones, and to happen to such a big player in...

Verizon Galaxy Note 8 Receives Day One Update, Patches Blueborne and Improves GPS (Updated)

Tim September 15, 2017 29

A day one update is rolling out to the Galaxy Note 8 on Verizon, labeled as build NMF26X.N950USQU1AQI5. According to the changelog, this update patches the Blueborne vulnerability (more info), but also improves GPS stability and the preloaded Swype keyboard....

Deal: Buy a Samsung Fast Wireless Charging Convertible for $72, Down From $90

Tim September 14, 2017 23

Currently on Best Buy, compatible Samsung device owners can grab a Fast Wireless Charging Convertible for $72, down from its usual price of $89.99. While that does sound steep for a wireless charger, the convertible is Samsung's high-end charger, capable of...