Android

Android Q’s New Permissions Controls Look Incredible

Kellen January 17, 2019

Android Q probably won't be released in stable form until August, if Google keeps to previous schedules, but we could see the first developer preview of it in March. Should that happen, there is a good chance that Google hypes the version's focus on security...

Oh Boy, the First Big Android Q Leak is Here

Kellen January 16, 2019

Having to think about the release of Android Q already is both exciting and a reminder that Android is a disaster when it comes to updates. Few phones have Android Pie, yet here we are getting closer and closer to the release of what should be the first...

Wear OS 2.3 Update Rolling Out

Kellen January 16, 2019

A fresh update is rolling out to Wear OS watches today as Wear OS v2.3. The update has already hit both my Montblanc Summit 2 (review) and Fossil Sport (review), so my guess is that it has been made widely available to all. What's new? Good question! Ummm, the...

Visible is Adding Android Support This Month

Kellen January 16, 2019

Visible, the prepaid option (they actually prefer the title "digital carrier") that runs on Verizon's network and has been an iOS-only service since it launched in May of last year, is adding Android support this month. The company Tweeted this bit of news...

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 Play Gets Handy Storage Space Status Shortcut

Kellen January 11, 2019

The Google Play store picked up a new addition this week in the form of a storage space status button that shows you how much storage you've used and have free. You shouldn't have any confusion around the open space left for you to install another six games...

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...