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Nougat Update Coming to Galaxy S6 Line, Galaxy Note 5 in First Half of 2017

Kellen January 19, 2017 76

Early this morning, Samsung officially announced the Android Nougat rollout schedule for its line of devices. The company acknowledged that Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge updates started January 17 (in specific regions and carriers), but also shared the time frame for...

Microsoft’s Cortana is Coming to Android Lock Screens

Kellen January 18, 2017 27

Users of Microsoft's Cortana on Android, get ready for even easier access to the personal assistant. According to MSPowerUser, Microsoft has begun beta testing a version of Cortana that allows for access directly from a phone's lock screen. In the beta...

Report: Google is Bringing Android One to the US Later This Year

Kellen January 18, 2017 54

According to a report out of The Information, Google will bring its ultra-budget Android One line to the US later this year. That would mean pure Android phones, approved by Google but made by others, here in the US, likely sold through your favorite...

Android Wear 2.0 Reported to Launch February 9

Tim January 17, 2017 21

Following news that Android Wear 2.0 was pushed to 2017, early February to be exact, Evan Blass sent out a tweet last night that claims we can all mark February 9 on our calendars as the date that the big wearable update officially launches. This is definitely...

DEAL: Daydream View Drops to $49 ($30 Off) (Updated: Verizon Too!)

Kellen January 17, 2017 21

Own one of the few Daydream-ready phones, but have yet to pick-up Google's Daydream View? Now is the time! From today through February 25, you can buy a Daydream View from the Google Store for just $49. That's a $30 discount on the best mobile VR experience...

Report: Andy Rubin is Back With a New Company to Compete With Google and Apple in Smartphones

Kellen January 13, 2017 45

Just over a year ago, a report surfaced suggesting former Android king Andy Rubin was considering re-entering the phone business. The report talked about Rubin assembling a team to potentially build out a new company, yet there has been almost zero follow-up...

Android Wear 2.0 Arrives in Early February

Kellen January 11, 2017 42

Back in September, just as we were getting excited about the launch of Android Wear 2.0, Google delayed its release, saying that we should instead expect it in "early 2017." Well, it is now early 2017 and Google has narrowed the launch time frame through...

Android Distribution Updated for January 2017 – RIP, FROYO!

Kellen January 10, 2017 62

Oh man, we've got yuuuuuge breaking news on the Android distribution front. You ready for it? Seriously, are you ready for this? Well, if you read the title, you know it, but yes, Froyo is finally dead! Google updated the Android distribution numbers for...