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Facebook’s Messenger Day is Instagram Stories, But for Facebook, Which Owns Instagram

Tim March 9, 2017 8

Facebook has a new feature for Messenger users this week, rolling out to all Android and iOS devices. Called Messenger Day, it allows users to share all their happenings into a Instagram Story-like roll of videos and photos. If this sounds odd, that's because...

Sprint Testing Its Gigabit LTE With Prototype Phone From Motorola

Tim March 9, 2017 40

5G and Gigabit LTE, while not exactly the same thing depending on whose marketing department you ask, is coming. Maybe not tomorrow and maybe not until late 2017 or beyond, but it's definitely coming. Recently shown off by Sprint at a small event in New...

Allo Updated With Android Auto Support

Tim March 8, 2017 25

Allo, that aggressively hyped Google-made messaging app, has been updated to support displaying messages inside of Android Auto. Previously, messages from the stock messaging app and Hangouts would display just fine, and with this update, Allo's messages will...

Wednesday Poll: Is Your Phone Rooted?

Tim March 8, 2017 194

We have asked this question before, but as time has gone by, it's safe to say that rooted users have become the minority. That wasn't always the case, but with phones and the Android OS performing and behaving much better, the needs for rooting aren't as dire....

Facebook 360 App for Gear VR Launched, Your Place to Find 360-Degree Photos and Videos

Tim March 8, 2017 7

Gear VR owners have a new app to play with, straight from the folks at Facebook. Called Facebook 360, the app provides a single place to find 360-degree content, including videos and photos, from folks on Facebook. Found inside of the Oculus app on Gear VR-...

Movado to Enter the Android Wear Game, Pricing Starts at $495

Tim March 8, 2017 104

Announced this morning, Movado is partnering with Google to launch a lineup of Android Wear devices under the company's existing Connected moniker, with unveiling scheduled for Baselworld 2017. With prices set to begin at $495(!), the lineup of five styles...

Report: Nest Readying Sub-$200 Thermostat, Home Security System

Tim March 8, 2017 58

According to a report from Bloomberg that cites a source familiar with the matter, Nest is working on at least three new products: A Nest Thermostat that will cost less than $200, a home security alarm system, plus remote room sensors to go along with new and...

Report: Google Cooking Up Smart Features for Android O to Show Off at Google I/O

Tim March 7, 2017 103

This year's Google I/O is set to take place in May, but rumors are already hitting the web, detailing what we might see at the annual Google-tastic developer conference. According to a recent report from VentureBeat, attendees and online viewers can expect to...