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Nova Launcher Beta Update Introduces Dynamic Badges, an Alternate to Notification Counts

Kellen March 23, 2017 26

A new Nova Launcher beta (v5.1) arrived today with new addition worth talking about: Dynamic Badges. What the hell are Dynamic Badges? Glad you asked! They are a potential upgrade over your standard notification count badges that will show you more info...

OnePlus 3 and 3T Get Android 7.1.1 Open Beta That You Can Install Right Now

Kellen March 1, 2017 20

OnePlus dropped a new beta update on OnePlus 3 and 3T owners this morning in the form of Android 7.1.1. Oh yeah, it's 7.1.1 Nougat update time, child. The build is available as an "open" beta, which means we can all update to it right now without much work....

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...

OnePlus 3 Gets Nougat Update Open Beta and You Can Download It Now

Kellen November 30, 2016 14

Ready for Nougat on your OnePlus 3? OnePlus released an OxygenOS open beta of Android Nougat today for the device, so you can get in on this action right now. In fact, the file, details, and instructions are all available this very moment. What are you waiting...

Nextbit Robin Gets a Nougat Beta With Help From Paranoid Android

Kellen November 22, 2016 11

Nextbit Robin owners, a Nougat beta update awaits you if you are interested in testing beta software. The company announced the Nougat beta today through a community forum post, even mentioning that the update should be live for current beta participants....

Galaxy S7 Nougat Beta Starts November 9 in the US for Select Carrier Models

Kellen November 7, 2016 51

According to FAQ for Samsung's Galaxy Beta Program, the previously reported Nougat beta update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge will go live on November 9 (this Wednesday) in the US and UK. On that date, users should be able to install the Galaxy Beta...

Android 7.1 Announced, Coming as Developer Preview “This Month”

Kellen October 11, 2016 50

Google just announced Android 7.1 Nougat, while also revealing further details about how 7.1 will get to your phone, including the current Nexus devices that have yet to be retired. According to Google, it should be here as a Developer Preview "later this...

Nova Launcher Beta Update Includes Pixel Launcher Setup

Kellen September 15, 2016 84

Following in the footsteps of Action Launcher 3, Nova Launcher Beta has now been updated to bring that Pixel Launcher flavor as well. That means you get an app drawer that can be swiped into, an arrow indicator to remind you to swipe, transparent tinting of...