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Android Distribution Updated for April 2016: Marshmallow Closes in on 5%

Kellen April 5, 2016 20

The new Android distribution numbers are in for April 2016, with Marshmallow showing slow, but steady signs of growth. From last month to this month, Android 6.0 has jumped 2.3% to 4.6%. I know, I know, it's been months since Marshmallow was released and this...

Android Auto Available in 18 New Countries

Kellen April 4, 2016 17

Seeing a flag for your country in the tweet below? Then you now have access to Android Auto. Enjoy. https://twitter.com/Android/status/717064192361148416

Google Play App Icons are Getting Updated for a More “Consistent Look”

Tim April 4, 2016 78

Announced today, Google is updating specific app icons to bring a more "consistent look" for the Play platform, with the Google Play button getting centerstage. As shown off on the Android blog, we should expect to see changes for Play Store, Play Movies, Play...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: April 1, 2016

Kellen April 1, 2016 3

Now that the LG G5 is available for purchase, we are finding ourselves in this sort of in-between time for smartphone launches and news. That doesn't mean things have slowed, of course, only that we get to breathe a bit between now and the launch of the HTC 10...

Google Confirms End of Google Wallet Card on June 30

Kellen March 31, 2016 60

Monday's report of the Google Wallet Card reaching end-of-life status is now confirmed. Moments ago, Google sent out emails to Google Wallet Card owners, notifying them of the June 30 stoppage, which will result in their physical Wallet Card no longer working....

Google is Running Another 75% Off Movie Rental Deal (Updated)

Kellen March 30, 2016 19

Got your eye on one of the new movies to hit Google Play in recent weeks? Maybe The Hateful Eight or Creed or The Last Witch Hunter? If you are nodding your head to that last one, please leave, because we are all shaking our heads at you. But if you are...

Wednesday Poll: Do You Pay for a Music Streaming Service?

Kellen March 30, 2016 183

Yesterday, SoundCloud joined the likes of Apple, Google, and Spotify with the introduction of its version of a premium tier music service that costs $10 per month. The early impressions of it are pretty mixed if not bad, which probably means that it's probably...

Report: AT&T Might Sell a Bloatware-Infested Cyanogen-Powered ZTE Phone

Kellen March 30, 2016 46

According to a report out of The Information, AT&T is looking into a Cyanogen-powered phone, because it thinks that Cyanogen could make a compelling Android-alternative option to its customers. That may be better put as, AT&T thinks that by partnering...