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Swipe for Facebook App Returns After Facebook-Imposed Restriction

Tim May 4, 2016 26

After temporarily removing his app from Google Play, the developer behind a 3rd-party Facebook app, called Swipe for Facebook, recently shared an experience he had with Facebook and the reason for the removal. Apparently, Facebook was not too happy with the...

Google I/O App Updated for 2016, Start Planning Your Sessions

Tim May 4, 2016 3

The official Google I/O application has been updated for the 2016 conference, allowing all attendees to begin planning their sessions while mobile. The Google I/O 2016 schedule has been available for a couple of weeks now, but with the app receiving the update...

Play Movies Now Supports Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound on Android TV

Tim May 4, 2016 21

Google Play announced via its Twitter account this morning that Play Movies and TV now supports Dolby Digital Plus surround sound on Android TV and Roku devices. To put it very simply, any movie you rent or purchase from Google Play should now offer a better...

DEAL: Buy a Nextbit Robin for $299 ($100 Off) Through Amazon

Tim May 4, 2016 24

For a limited time, you can pick up a Robin smartphone from Amazon for $100 off its usual price of $399. This brings the sale price to just $299. For a refresh, the Robin features 5.2" 1080p display, Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of RAM, 13MP rear-facing...

Samsung Pay Adds Support for 39 Additional Banks

Tim May 4, 2016 21

Samsung Pay announced the support of 39 additional banks via the application this week, continuing to bring the mobile payments solution to more Galaxy device owners in the US. For a few of the bigger names included, there is CHROME Credit Union, Corning...

Poll: Which Smartphone Feature Can You Not Live Without?

Tim May 3, 2016 209

Many awesome features are being built into smartphones these days, and when you find a smartphone with all of them, you have hit the jackpot. At this time, no phone features exactly every feature under the sun, but we are getting close. For example, Samsung...

DEAL: Moto X Pure Edition Starting at $299

Tim May 3, 2016 34

Those in need of a new phone can pick up a Moto X Pure Edition from Motorola, starting at just $299. That's a good drop from its original launch price of $399. For the $299 price, you can customize your very own smartphone on Moto Maker, with plenty of back...

Open Source PieMessage Brings iMessage to Android, Thanks to Mac Middleman

Tim May 3, 2016 139

An open source project called PieMessage has hit GitHub, with the creator (Eric, a long-time DL reader) looking for help from other developers to get this app finished and published. PieMessage looks to bridge the gap between Android and Apple's iMessage,...