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Google is Shutting Down ‘Together’ for Android Wear

Tim August 5, 2016 11

This news probably won't disappoint anyone, but hey, it might affect a few people out there. Announced by Google via the updated Android Wear app on Google Play, the Together feature is being killed off on September 30. Together is the feature that allows two...

#TBT: The Nexus 4 Was Awesome, But Google Omitted a Huge Feature

Tim August 4, 2016 68

Looking over the reviews we have posted of previous Nexus devices, the Nexus 4 was easily one of our favorites. However, Google did something that not many expected. At the time of the device's launch, which was the second half of 2012, 4G LTE was getting...

Thursday Poll: Which Nexus Phone is Your All-Time Favorite?

Tim August 4, 2016 151

We are getting close to Google's unveiling of the Nexus devices for 2016, but before that happens, we wanted to get a feeling for which past released Nexus phone is your favorite. We're talking all-time here. Realizing not everyone here has owned each Nexus...

Google Search Makes Finding the Hot Spots in Cities Easier

Tim August 4, 2016 9

Imagine you are visiting San Francisco, but only have 24 hours to cram in as much fun stuff as you can. In a city like SF, where there is something to do on every corner, Google wants to ensure that you are only seeing, doing, and eating the best of the best....

Refer Your Friends and Family to Samsung Pay, Get $5

Tim August 4, 2016 109

Samsung is kicking off the High Five Referral Program for Samsung Pay this week, granting users the ability to refer friends and family to the service. A referral that is followed by a qualifying purchase will result in the referrer getting $5 automatically...

Alto’s Adventure Comes to Android TV and NVIDIA SHIELD for $4.49

Tim August 4, 2016 1

The game everyone seemed to love before Pokemon GO took over the world, Alto's Adventure, is now available for Android TV devices on Google Play. Geared towards owners of the NVIDIA SHIELD (because of the awesome SHIELD Controller), but compatible with all...

Nexus Sailfish Gets Benchmarked, Shows Us More of the Same

Tim August 4, 2016 184

Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen reported specs for the Nexus "Sailfish" fly across the web, all of which we have reported on. This morning, an actual benchmark from GFXBench has hit the web, detailing the same specs we have already seen numerous...

Dropbox Paper Hits Open Beta, New App for Android

Tim August 3, 2016 8

Dropbox Paper, the company's platform for better collaboration between team members, is exiting private beta, entering an open beta for all to use. Not only is the beta opening up, but Dropbox also released updated apps for Android and iOS to celebrate. With...