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Instagram Introduces More Controls to Help People Stay Safe

Kellen December 6, 2016 11

The internet and the apps that utilize it are filled with sh*theads. I think 2016 has confirmed that more than ever. Basement dwellers everywhere sure seem to feel extra empowered these days and are the ultimate keyboard warriors, often taking their hatred and...

Google’s New Trusted Contacts App Helps Loved Ones Find You

Kellen December 5, 2016 58

The smartphone in our pocket is often the most powerful tool we use within a day. From securing passwords in apps or services to telling us up-to-the-minute weather forecasts and the best way to navigate around time, our phones do a lot. But what if they could...

Android Distribution Updated for December 2016 – Nougat Hits 0.4%!

Tim December 5, 2016 30

The Android Distribution chart has been updated for December, detailing the huge jump in usage that Nougat has seen in the past month. Just so we're all clear, that was a joke. According to the chart, Nougat is sitting at 0.4%, up from its initial launch on...

Verizon Says Pixel Updates Arrive Today as Build NMF26O (Updated)

Kellen December 5, 2016 46

Last week, word out of Vodafone suggested that the Android 7.1.1 update would go live on December 5. Well, today is December 5 and Verizon also says to expect an update today, at least on Pixel phones. According to recently updated support pages from Verizon'...

Airdroid Found to Have “Multiple” Security Vulnerabilities, Fix is Supposedly on the Way

Kellen December 2, 2016 11

Airdroid, the popular wireless phone-to-PC connection tool, might have some semi-serious security vulnerabilities at the moment that are worth you looking into if you use the service. Keep in mind, though, that a fix to correct them is said to be in the works,...

Swiftkey Makes All Themes Free on Android and iOS

Kellen December 1, 2016 15

Swiftkey announced this morning that themes in their Android and iOS keyboards are now all free. What does that mean for you? Only unlimited (over 100, in reality) theming madness, so themey your themes will be fighting with other themes over themes that those...

YouTube Launches 4K Live Streaming

Kellen November 30, 2016 11

Got yourself a YouTube channel that does a lot of livestreaming? Get ready to do that streaming in 4K. Today, Google announced that 4K streams are launching, which means both standard streams and those in 360-degree formats. As Google points out in its...

Google Wants to ‘Keep it Real’ With Reviews on Google Play

Tim November 29, 2016 24

This week, the Android Developers team announced improvements to the methods used in identifying and removing fake reviews on Google Play. Considering the huge amount of apps available on Google Play, it's important that reviews are trustworthy, and that's...