Android Apps: Free, Paid, Games, Must-Haves, and More

Bwoop Bwoop: Google Maps Users Spotting Icons and Audible Alerts for Speed Traps

Tim January 16, 2019

Spotted by at least one user, visual icons and audible warnings for speed traps are being displayed inside of Google Maps, bringing the app just a tiny bit closer to the awesomeness that is Waze. According to this user, the speed traps icons are viewable when...

Pixel Phone Missing “At a Glance” Weather? Blame the Latest Google Beta (Updated)

Kellen January 16, 2019

UPDATED JAN 16: A fresh Google app beta update to v 9.0.4.21 has brought back weather. An update for the Google app arrived on my Pixel phone at the end of last week and now my weather has been missing from the "At a Glance" widget on the home screen ever...

Twitter for Android Gets Quick Toggle for Showing Latest Tweets

Kellen January 15, 2019

It's only taken multiple months since Twitter said they were working on it, but a quick toggle to flip your timeline from the "top" Tweets to the "latest" has arrived on Android. If you open the Twitter app for Android today, you should see a little star icon...

Nike’s New Adapt BB Shoes Self-Lace, Wirelessly Charge, Connect Via App (Updated)

Kellen January 15, 2019

Nike had a big tech-related announcement today in the form of a new basketball shoe as a part of their Adapt line. The new Nike Adapt BB is a self-lacing, wireless charging, phone-connected sneaker that they believe is an actual performance shoe that will be...

Google Search Gets Activity Cards to Pick Up Where You Left Off

Tim January 9, 2019

Beginning today, Google Search users will see activity cards at the top of certain search results, allowing you to dive directly back into previous search categories. For example, let's say you search for "healthy eating" to kick off 2019 the right way. You...

Now Arriving: Google Assistant Available in Google Maps Starting Today

Tim January 8, 2019

Google announced today that it is now rolling out Google Assistant to Google Maps. Now, with just your voice, you'll be able to share your ETA with friends, reply to incoming messages, play music or podcasts, search for places along the way to your destination...

TIDAL Update Brings Masters Quality Streaming to All Android Handsets

Tim January 7, 2019

TIDAL has an update for its Android app this week, bringing Masters recordings to all Android devices for HiFi subscribers. Previously, Masters streaming was limited to select LG devices and the Essential Phone, but now, any Android phone can access them. If...

Alien: Blackout Now Up for Pre-Registration on Google Play (Updated)

Tim January 7, 2019

Major news for Xenomorph fans this week, as Alien: Blackout details have been announced by its developer. Somewhat sadly, the game is not for consoles or PC, but instead, is a mobile game. Given I write about mobile games, I suppose I'm a little excited. Now...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

Read More
Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

Read More
What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

Read More
Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

Read More
Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

Read More
Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

Read More
Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

Read More
Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

Read More

Deals
Swipe

There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

Read More
This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

Read More
Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

Read More
This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

Read More
Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

Read More
YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

Read More
Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

Read More
DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

Read More