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Facebook Aims to Make Android Apps Smaller, Faster by Open-Sourcing ReDex

Tim April 12, 2016 26

Back in November of 2015, Facebook launched the first ReDex-optimized version of the official Facebook application for Android. At the time, the Facebook app was 25% smaller and featured up to 30% faster start times. For those unaware, ReDex is Facebook's home...

Periscope Beta Testing Sketching Feature for Streamers

Tim April 12, 2016 26

According to at least a couple of users, Periscope is working on a Sketching feature for those who stream via the service, granting the ability to draw on top of the video that is being streamed to viewers. Sort of like what you would find on Snapchat,...

LG to Open Up Modular Design for Developers With SDKs and HDKs

Tim April 12, 2016 26

This Friday, on April 15 in San Francisco, LG plans to host its fourth annual developer conference, inviting developer's to create modules for the LG G5 flagship smartphone. During the conference, developers will learn how to better create apps and hardware...

DEAL: Save $100 on the HTC 10 With This Code

Kellen April 12, 2016 26

Hopefully, you didn't already pre-order the HTC 10 because we have a code that will save you $100 on your order. We can't help but think that HTC priced this phone just a bit high and were hoping that some sort of promotion would come around to knock a few...

JBL Reflect Aware C Earphones Were Made for Phones With USB Type-C

Tim April 12, 2016 26

A new set of noise-canceling earphones from JBL, called the Reflect Aware C, draw power and audio directly from a USB Type-C port, like the one found on the HTC 10. At this time, JBL has not announced availability or pricing, but they are listed on HTC's...

Specs Comparison: HTC 10 vs. Galaxy S7 vs. G5 vs. Nexus 6P

Kellen April 12, 2016 26

How does the new HTC 10 match-up to the best on Android? As we mentioned earlier, the HTC 10 is packed fully of almost all of the specs we want to see in a 2016 flagship, like the current Snapdragon processor, 4GB RAM, camera with bigger micron pixels,...

HTC 10 Features IP53 Rating, Meaning Don’t Take a Shower With It

Tim April 12, 2016 26

If you intended to take shower selfies or snap a few pictures of your kids while underwater in the pool this summer, I would hold off on that. According to HTC's online comms manager, Jeff Gordon, the HTC 10 features an IP53 certification, making it very...

HTC 10 Supports Apple’s AirPlay

Kellen April 12, 2016 26

Here's an interesting little fact about the new HTC 10 - it supports Apple's AirPlay. It may even be the first Android to do so. What's AirPlay? It's like Google Cast, only for iOS devices. In other words, AirPlay is the technology from Apple that lets you...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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

Kellen December 22, 2025 26

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

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 26

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

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 26

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...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 26

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

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 26

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...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 26

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...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 26

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

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

Kellen December 16, 2025 26

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...

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