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November’s Android Security Update is Rolling Out, Factory Images and OTA Files Live

Kellen November 7, 2016 63

Google is ready to release November's Android security update today and has kicked off the rollout by posting factory images and OTA .zip files. We are seeing both 7.1 and 7.0 files for Pixel and Nexus devices. As of right now, we have Android 7.1.0 files for...

Android Auto App Updated to Provide Standalone Experience

Tim November 7, 2016 52

The Android Auto team announced a major 2.0 update for the platform this morning, one that will offer a standalone experience for users who do not have a large display in their vehicle. With the update, your smartphone will act as the display for the...

Verizon Pixel and Pixel XL Getting Updates With Bluetooth Fixes, Daydream View Improvements

Kellen November 7, 2016 81

According to Verizon, the Pixel and Pixel XL are receiving an update today to build NDE63X. My guess is that this is November's security patch, but Verizon's changelog doesn't necessarily say so. What it does say is to expect a Bluetooth fix, VR improvements,...

Google Home Unboxing and Setup!

Kellen November 4, 2016 74

Google Home is available and we have a couple in-house to start our testing. No, we won't be doing a 1-day review. Instead, we'll actually do quite a bit of testing and get back to you with findings on whether or not this is an item your home needs. After all,...

Google, Sprint Provide RCS Messaging to Android Users Via Messenger App

Tim November 4, 2016 71

Beginning today, Android users on Sprint will be introduced to RCS (Rich Communications Services) messaging, thanks to the efforts of Google and its Messenger application. With the universal RCS profile, which was created by carriers and other companies to...

This “Evolution of Google App Icons” is Lolz and Potentially Sadly True

Kellen November 4, 2016 68

Right? Original to Material to Doritos to Doritos encircled to the future, when Google introduces the Squaring of the Encircling of Triangles API in Android 8.0. Save us all. Via: +CalebWillden

Google Messenger’s Latest Big Update Goes Live for All

Kellen November 3, 2016 176

Not to go off on a rant here, but Google's method for issuing updates to its core apps is a complete disaster. These apps constantly get updates, but does Google ever relay what could be new with them? Almost never. The changelogs rarely update. And when they...

AfterShip Package Tracker Gets Account Syncing!

Kellen November 3, 2016 25

AfterShip, an old favorite of ours in the package tracking genre, received an update today that introduces the one feature that we thought would never come - account & device syncing. I say that because earlier this year, we made the permanent switch to...