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Google Details ‘Doze’ Power Management in Android M, Could Double Standby Time

Tim May 28, 2015 33

To keep your device alive for a longer period of time, Google announced the Doze power management system for Android M today at Google I/O. Exact details are still highly unknown, but according to Google, when users are running Android M, their device can...

Google Makes Android Pay Official, Coming to a Phone Near You

Tim May 28, 2015 44

As rumors suggested, Google announced Android Pay this morning at Google I/O. With Android Pay, users can sync all of their debit cards, credit cards, and loyalty cards inside one service. At a partnered merchant, users can use tap-to-pay to make purchases...

Google Announces Revamped App Permissions for Android

Tim May 28, 2015 13

Google has announced a large overhaul for app permissions in Google Play this morning at Google I/O. Moving forward, instead of approving a large list of permissions when downloading apps from Google Play, a user will simply grant apps specific permissions...

AT&T LG G4 Pre-Sale Begins Tomorrow, General Availability Starts June 5

Tim May 28, 2015 14

AT&T has released availability information for the LG G4, announcing that tomorrow, May 29, is the official pre-sale day. For those who want to head into a store and get hands-on, the G4 will be available on June 5 at all retail locations. As for pricing,...

Android 5.1 Update for Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Expected in June, Includes Updated Camera Feature

Tim May 27, 2015 90

New Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge owners won't have long to wait to receive their Android 5.1 update, as the OTA is scheduled for sometime in June, according to the folks at SamMobile. Inside, owners will receive one of the latest versions of the...

Android Auto Coming to 14 Chevy Models Later This Year

Tim May 27, 2015 47

For fans of American automakers, Chevy is set to bring Android Auto functionality to 14 models offered by the manufacturer, including the Corvette, Camaro, Spark, Malibu, and Tahoe. Synced directly through Chevy's own MyLink infotainment system, the 2016...

Android 5.1.1 Factory Image Available for Nexus 6 (Sprint)

Tim May 27, 2015 29

The Android 5.1.1 factory image for the Nexus 6 on Sprint and US Cellular is now available for download and flashing. If you own this exact device, you can find the link below. Do note, if you have a Nexus 6 not on Sprint or US Cellular, do not attempt to...

Google to Answer Your Search Inquiries Directly in Search Suggestions

Tim May 27, 2015 17

In either a full blown app update or simple server-side change, the Google app is reported to become a bit more helpful and quicker in delivering the answers you are looking for. Before the update, when you attempt a search such as "How old is Barack Obama?,"...