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Misfit Vapor Launch Delayed, Now Set for October

Tim August 29, 2017 8

It seems that every few days, someone on social media will hit me up and ask about the Misfit Vapor, as if I have some crystal ball that grants me superhuman clairvoyance. Sadly, I do not hold such powers. Thankfully, Misfit is filling folks in on the latest...

Finding a Place to Park Sucks, But Google Maps is Making It Better With New “Find Parking” Feature

Tim August 29, 2017 6

When you're headed to a busy destination, parking can sometimes be a nightmare. Back in January of this year, Google Maps introduced the parking difficulty indicator for select areas, which has been highly beneficial. Today, Google Maps announced a Find...

Verizon Updating Galaxy S8, S8+, S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, and Note 5

Tim August 29, 2017 28

Updates are rolling out for multiple Samsung Galaxy devices on Verizon. Specifically, updates are available for the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, and Galaxy Note 5. For the most part, these updates are for the August, 2017...

Are You a Student? OnePlus Offering 10% Off Orders to Students

Tim August 29, 2017 3

For those here who can confirm they are currently enrolled students, OnePlus is offering 10% off orders through its website, which includes purchases of a OnePlus 5. So long as you can confirm your enrollment via Student Beans (a site that showcases many...

YouTube Makes Major UI Changes for Desktop and Mobile Official

Tim August 29, 2017 10

For us who run this Android blog and for those that read it, the following news may not surprise you. In fact, it shouldn't, so long as you kept up on the stories we've been writing for the past few months. This morning, YouTube made many UI changes official...

DEAL: Save $10 on a Chromecast Ultra, Down to $59

Tim August 28, 2017 6

Taking place all over the web, buyers can pick up a Chromecast Ultra for $10 off, bringing the price of the 4K-capable streaming dongle to just $59. Currently, you can find this $10 off deal happening through the Google Store, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Newegg...

Picture-in-Picture Working in Google Maps for Android Oreo Users

Tim August 28, 2017 27

Inside of version 9.60 for Google Maps, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support appears to be live for folks running Android 8.0. From what we can tell, the best usage of PiP for Google Maps is when you're already navigating to a destination. Once you're on your way,...

Samsung Teasing August 30 IFA Event, New Wearable Inbound

Tim August 28, 2017 9

Last week, we learned that Samsung was readying a new Gear-branded wearable to launch at this year's IFA. We're pretty sure it's the Gear Fit2 Pro. Well, Samsung went on Twitter this morning and confirmed that a new wearable is indeed coming at IFA and is...