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Android Auto Coming to Most 2016 Volkswagen Models

Tim July 30, 2015 62

Android Auto, Google's OS extension built specifically for automobiles, will now be available in most 2016 models from Volkswagen. While entry-level VW models will still feature a more basic head unit, basically any model with a higher trim level will feature...

Rovio Releases Angry Birds 2 to Google Play, Complete With Magic Spells and Boss Piggies

Tim July 30, 2015 15

Angry Birds 2, the long awaited sequel to the original Angry Birds, is now available on Google Play for all to experience. Rovio made folks wait a few solid years for this release, and if the Google Play and iTunes ratings are any indicator, it appears the...

Motorola Updates Moto App on Google Play, Brings Auto Location and Activity Adjustment

Tim July 29, 2015 33

An updated version of the official Moto app from Motorola is available to download on Google Play, bringing a feature perfect for those who attend the movies every once in a while. With the update, Moto 3.0 adjusts to both places and activities. For example,...

Does This Backside Belong to LG’s Upcoming ‘Bullhead’ Nexus?

Tim July 29, 2015 209

According to Twitter leaker @OnLeaks, the below image is of the backside cover from the upcoming Nexus device produced by LG, codenamed Bullhead. As a brief backstory, there are two Nexus devices rumored to launched later this year; one from LG (Bullhead), and...

Google Search Now Shows ‘Popular Times’ For Businesses

Tim July 29, 2015 16

With so much excitement yesterday morning, we missed this gem recently announced for Google Search users. Now appearing in search results when you place an inquiry for a business, you will be shown Popular Times for said business, hopefully leading you to not...

Deal: Buy 2 Chromecast Dongles and Save $15 on Google Store

Tim July 29, 2015 13

For who knows how long, you can save $15 when you buy two Chromecast dongles over on the Google Store. Regularly priced at $35 a piece, bringing the price of two to $70, this deal means you only need to pay $55 for the pair. Alongside this solid deal from the...

Samsung Begins Mass Production of Industry’s First Mobile Image Sensor With 1.0μm Pixels

Tim July 29, 2015 66

Announced this morning, Samsung has begun mass production of the industry's first mobile image sensor using 1.0μm pixels. The cut in size will allow for a 16MP sensor with a height decrease of 20%, compared to Samsung's current 16MP module using 1.12μm pixels....

Verizon Lights Up XLTE in Six New Markets

Tim July 28, 2015 65

Depending on how long you have been reading DL, you may recall a while back when we would write up weekly announcement posts of when new 4G LTE markets would light up across the US. Seeing as how it's mid-2015, those posts don't happen anymore, as Verizon's...