Android

Pre-Registration Opens for Dr. Mario World on Android, Arrives July 10

Kellen June 17, 2019

Dr. Mario World has a release date on Android! On July 10, you'll be able to play the next Nintendo mobile game, Nintendo announced this evening while posting a Google Play link to let you pre-register. The game, which is free to play, will have optional in-...

Google Posts New Android Q Beta 4 Builds, Likely Restarting Beta OTA (Updated: Yep)

Kellen June 11, 2019

After pausing the Android Q Beta 4 because some users experienced issues after attempting to install it, Google could be ready to restart things. This afternoon, Google updated the builds for Beta 4 and posted new factory image files. The new build is...

Verizon’s LG G7 Gets Updated to Android Pie

Kellen June 5, 2019

LG is pushing its 2nd Android Pie update in the US, this time to the G7 ThinQ on Verizon. It's June 5 and Android Pie was released in August of last year, so there isn't much to say here. It's absolutely pathetic that it has taken this long for LG to release...

Android Q Beta 4 Now Available for Pixel Devices! (Updated)

Kellen June 5, 2019

Android Q Beta 4 is now available for Pixel devices! The Android Q Beta 4 is available now for Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL. The newest build arrives as qpp4.190502.018. READ: What's new in Android Q Beta...

Plex Update Exits Beta, Brings Refreshed UI and Picture-in-Picture

Tim May 30, 2019

Plex announced that an update featuring a refreshed UI and new features has exited beta for Android users and is now rolling out. Inside, the updated look offers a new video UI, the same as what's available currently for music playback. In addition, folks...

What a Great Time to be a Smartphone Buyer

Kellen May 22, 2019

No matter what kind of budget you have, we are living through a wonderful time to be a smartphone buyer. And that's mostly because no matter the price point, you have an option that will make for an excellent smartphone. You'll have a phone that can take great...

Huawei Loses Access to Android Updates Amid US, China Trade Dispute (Updated)

Tim May 20, 2019

Yesterday, a report from Reuters detailed that Google had suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software, and technical services except those publicly available via open source licensing. In layman's, Huawei would lose access...

We’ve Got Big Android R Screenshot News!

Kellen May 17, 2019

OK, the news isn't really that big, but it does involve Android R (I know, already) and screenshots.Because Google's stock Android features only a limited set of screenshot controls, unlike the robust controls you see from Samsung, people have complained to...