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BBM Hits Beta Testing Stage, Because Someone Out There Still Wants It

Eric August 1, 2013 46

We have been hearing rumors that Blackberry Messenger is coming to Android for almost a year now. Seems like every few months, just when we have forgotten about it, another leaked screenshot or release date comes out to remind us that Blackberry is still...

Chromecast Receiving First Update – Improves Performance, Reliability, and Security

Kellen July 31, 2013 57

Google's Chromecast is set to receive its first update just days after launching and taking the tech world by storm. The update doesn't include any new features, but will improve performance, reliability, and security for the $35 dongle. That's it. Chromecast...

Google Reportedly Testing “Hyperlocal” Google Now Card

Tim July 31, 2013 37

Google Now already shows a lot of cards to users. There are cards for sports, weather, nearby places and so much more. There is currently a national news card, but nothing that focuses on news that is happening in your own neighborhood. According to Quartz,...

Just in Case You Forgot, Google Posted a “How to” for Photo Spheres

Tim July 31, 2013 36

If your current Android device is capable of taking a Photo Sphere (vanilla Android 4.2+), then it might be time for a quick refresher course on how to take the best spheres possible. Google posted a nice little video detailing how best to take a Photo Sphere,...

Google’s JBQ Discusses ETAs on OTAs, Don’t Dare Asking About ’em

Tim July 31, 2013 89

Google's JBQ, the man behind the Android Open Source Project, recently took to Google+ to discuss why folks shouldn't ever ask for ETAs on OTA updates. He explained it quite simply in that Google wants to make sure people don't experience some catastrophe...

Isis Mobile Wallet Finally Rolling Out Nationwide This Year

Kellen July 31, 2013 78

Anyone remember Isis Mobile Wallet, the joint venture mobile payment system created by Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile? Anyone? No? Thought by many to be the only reason we can't access Google Wallet on any of those three carriers, Isis' nationwide rollout will...

How to: Factory Reset a Chromecast

Kellen July 31, 2013 41

The Chromecast, Google's new HDMI dongle, is largely thought to be nothing short of a bundle of awesome, especially at its $35 price point. But there still may be times when it has issues and needs troubleshooting. Since there isn't much of an interface...

Microsoft Office Mobile for Android Now Available

Kellen July 31, 2013 38

Microsoft released Office Mobile for Android this morning, bringing Office 365 subscribers a chance to access, view and edit their Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint documents. The app itself is technically free and works on devices...