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Are Android Statues Still Fun Without the Desserts?

Kellen September 3, 2019

Since you are all so mad about Google ditching desserts, at least know that they are still doing statues for new Android releases. That's fun, right? https://twitter.com/davey_burke/status/1168956099984265216

Google Updates Android Site for Android 10, Shows Off Dark Theme Gmail (Updated)

Kellen September 3, 2019

Google's Android site was updated moments ago to show off all that Android 10 has to offer. After confirming that Android Q would ditch the dessert names and simply be known as Android 10 once released over the coming weeks, we're starting to think we're...

Android Gets Refreshed Branding, While Android Q is Just Android 10 – No More Desserts

Kellen August 22, 2019

Google announced some big changes to Android today in branding and naming. Gone are the fun dessert names and in are simple numbers, as well as a tweaked logo. Why? Because the name and design of Android actually had some issues. Android Q is Android 10 First...

GeForce NOW for Android Coming “Later This Year”

Tim August 19, 2019

Back in July, via AT&T of all companies, we learned that GeForce NOW is coming to Android. Unfortunately, we didn't learn any specifics, such as exactly when it would launch, but NVIDIA has published news this morning concerning its cloud gaming platform...

Tuesday Poll: Are You Still Rocking Widgets?

Tim August 13, 2019

With news spreading that Spotify has removed its music control widget for Android, we're curious how many among you are still using widgets other than just a clock or weather widget. Back in the day, widgets were all the rage. There was a widget for task...

Whoops: Android Q Easter Egg Found on Essential Phone, Not Pixels

Tim August 9, 2019

For each new version of Android, Google cooks up a cute little easter egg that is always buried inside of the Android version number within the Settings menu. Rapidly tapping on that system version in Android Q has brought up the Android Pie easter egg, as...

Android UI Team Explains Approach to Android Q Gestures, Proves 3-Button Setup is Still Good

Tim August 9, 2019

The Android UI team took the time this week to publish a post on its rationale behind implementing the new gesture navigation system inside of Android Q. These gestures are something we've discussed a few times already, mostly because we aren't huge fans of...

Google Maps Getting Dedicated Section for Your Travel Reservations

Tim August 8, 2019

The Google Maps team is introducing new features for travelers, all of which users should see inside of their Maps app in the upcoming weeks. One of the big new inclusions is a Reservations section for those who have trips booked via a Gmail account. Once...