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Google Announces Android Wear 4.4W.2 With GPS and Offline Music Support, New App Categories in Google Play

Kellen October 23, 2014 58

Two days ago, Motorola announced that a big update was rolling out to the Moto 360 that included a handful of useful tweaks to Android Wear. The LG G Watch received a similar update. In case you missed it, the update was to version 4.4W.2, which is one of the...

Google Currently Looking Into New Nexus 7 GPS Issue, Appears to be Widespread

Tim August 9, 2013 69

According to users on several forums and across the web, the new Nexus 7 is currently experiencing GPS issues. From what people are reporting, the tablet will lock on to GPS, then all of a sudden drop signal and never return. Sometimes it will work for 30+...

How to: Enable GPS and Other Location Services [Beginners’ Guide]

Kellen January 30, 2013 14

When you first turn on your smartphone and you are taken through the setup process, you will undoubtedly be asked if you want to turn on location services. As you read the screen that talks about these location services, one that mentions GPS tracking,...

TomTom for Android Coming This Summer, Will it Give Google Maps a Run for Its Money?

Eric June 6, 2012 1202

In the Android ecosystem, once Google Maps got the ability to navigate via GPS, most people moved over and used that as their go-to navigation system. Before that, TomTom was big and now they are looking to regain some of their market share by releasing their...

Transformer Prime GPS Dongle Pictured, Invites to Order One Sent Out

Kellen April 16, 2012 56

The Asus Transformer Prime, by all accounts, is still the best Android tablet on the market (our review). It boasts a quad-core processor, amazing screen, great build materials, the top tablet camera around, and docking abilities that would make any tech...