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Android Feature Request: Add Scrolling to Fingerprint Reader Gestures

Kellen June 4, 2018 24

Back in Android 7.1.2, Google added a "move" to the Nexus 5X that let you swipe down on the phone's fingerprint reader to expand the notification shade. It later came to the Nexus 6P and was carried forward on the Pixel line as a "Gesture" and has been one of...

Android Phone Launches are so Depressing

Kellen June 1, 2018 64

I just finished talking about how LG's launch of the G7 ThinQ hasn't been great and that got me thinking about Android launches in general. Why are they all so terrible at this? Outside of Samsung, does anyone know how to do this right anymore? There are two...

I Love These 5 Android Phone Features So Much

Kellen May 31, 2018 49

The headline features in Android change all of the time. One year we're talking about 1080p displays melting our eyes with pixels and the next we can't get enough of wireless charging. Then we get excited about secondary cameras and stereo speakers, before...

Verizon Keeps Telling Moto Z and Galaxy S7 Owners That Oreo Updates are Coming in a Few Weeks (Updated)

Kellen May 31, 2018 60

UPDATE 6/6: Verizon says that it's ready for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge! UPDATE 6/18: The update is here for the Moto Z and Moto Z Force too! If you own a Verizon Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Moto Z DROID, or Moto Z Play phone, Verizon has a message for you: "We'...

Google Removes ‘Trusted Places’ From Smart Lock Menu (Updated)

Tim May 23, 2018 41

One of the first things we do whenever setting up a new Android phone is enable Trusted Places from within the Smart Lock menu. When enabled, this option keeps your phone unlocked automatically whenever you're inside of a certain range of an address you...

DEAL: Anker’s Android-Powered Nebula Capsule Projector is $101 Off

Kellen May 21, 2018 2

The Nebula Capsule by Anker is a soda can-sized smart project that is powered by Android and can create a 100" screen on any wall. It's also a 360-degree speaker that can mirror your screen. It's cool as hell and is $101 off today only. Normally priced at $349...

Google to Require OEMs to Push Regular Android Security Updates, Which is a Good Thing

Tim May 11, 2018 52

Updates in the Android world have always been a pain point. Unsurprisingly, folks don't want to be running outdated software, especially outdated security software. To counter this ongoing issue, Google made mention during its "What's New In Android Security"...

Question of the Day: Android P Gesture Navigation, Thoughts?

Kellen May 9, 2018 132

Now that a number of you have had a solid day to play with Android P Beta on your Pixel or Pixel 2 (maybe Essential Phone too!), we need to talk about Android's new gesture navigation. Are you loving it? Hating it? Still not sure about it? If you missed it, I...