When your bandwidth doesn't oblige, sharing videos via Google Photos can be a bit frustrating. Videos are, well, large. And uploading large files can take a while, especially if you're in a congested area, on a throttled connection, or traveling. But now Google Photos has cut down the wait by uploading...
DoorDash, the food delivery service, adds group orders to its Android app
Ordering food at work or with friends can be a bit of a nightmare. Everyone wants something different, and coordinating everyone can take ages. Thankfully DoorDash has added its group ordering features to the Android app. So the next time your workplace considers delivery or you and your friends have...
[Hands-on] Into the Dead 2, a well made auto-runner that leans heavily on its free-to-play mechanics
![[Hands-on] Into the Dead 2, a well made auto-runner that leans heavily on its free-to-play mechanics](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MQ7Z8kwo7GY/default.jpg)
Into the Dead 2 is the sequel to PIKPOK's original zombie auto-runner Into the Dead. It takes everything you enjoyed about the first title and adds a ton of polish and a new overarching story that ties together the game's 7 chapters, 60 stages, and hundreds of challenges. And to top it off, you...
Firefox 56 for Android removes support for Flash and improves WebExtensions compatibility [APK Download]
Mozilla has been getting everyone excited for Firefox 57, nicknamed 'Firefox Quantum,' which will bring a new interface and speed improvements to both the desktop and Android browsers. Firefox 57 isn't quite ready yet (you try it in beta, if you want), but version 56 has just been released with a...
OnePlus Phone Concept Fuels Hopes of Bezel-less Design
This year a lot of us were pretty disappointed when we saw the OnePlus 5 arrive with a pretty standard design.
Unlike other manufacturers which have been flocking to jump on board the bezel-less trend, OnePlus decided to stick with the classic approach.
The folks at Techconfigurations have asked themselves:...
Telus Now Offers Visual Voicemail for Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
Telus this week announced Visual Voicemail is coming to its Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X o Nexus 6P. But it also noted, that more capable devices are coming, probably referring to the next-gen Pixel 2 announcement next week.
What is Visual Voicemail? To make it clear, it doesn’t mean your voice...
Alcatel Idol 5 for Cricket Wireless launches October 27 for $199
The Alcatel Idol 5 made its international debut recently, and now prepaid wireless carrier Cricket Wireless is gearing up to launch the handset in the US.
Cricket announced today that it will begin selling the Alcatel Idol 5 on October 27 for $199. For that price, owners...
Google app now has home screen shortcuts for entertainment, sports, and more
Google has been fiddling with the layout and options in the Feed for a couple months, and some users are seeing an interesting new option appear. In certain Feed categories, Google offers to create home screen shortcuts so you can get back to that section without even visiting the Feed.
To see if...
Google may be building an Amazon Echo Show competitor
Amazon’s Echo Show stands out from other smart speaker devices thanks to its large touchscreen, but it may soon stand out a little less because according to a report from TechCrunch, Google is working on a similar device.
Reportedly codenamed “Manhattan,” sources say the Google device will have...
Go into the weekend with 34 temporarily free and 38 on-sale apps, plus the other App of the Week
Here we are at penultimate day of September. I have the final list of app sales for you all, complete with a couple of notable ones that I recommend. You can also check out Wednesday's post for more stuff, if you don't like today's offerings.
Also, we have the other App of the Week. And while I'd...
Giveaway: Win one of 50 codes for Nova Launcher Prime, TeslaCoil Software's famous Android launcher
Sometimes an otherwise perfect hardware experience is ruined by a bit of bad software. Launchers can make or break your phone experience, and a lot of OEMs continue to ship otherwise fantastic phones with a lackluster homescreen. Thanks to the fine folks at TeslaCoil Software, though, that's no problem....
Sprint LG V30+ arrives October 13, Verizon’s LG V30 launches October 5
Just yesterday, T-Mobile and AT&T officially announced that they will launch the LG V30 in October. Now the two other big U.S. carriers are jumping on the announcement bandwagon.
Sprint has announced that it will launch the LG V30+ on October 13. The Now Network is pricing the V30 at...
Google's Family Link parental control app is now available to everyone (in the US)
Back in March, Google announced an interesting new app allowing parents to set up accounts on Android devices for kids under 13. Unlike setting them up with a standard account, Family Link gives you power over what they can do with their phone or tablet. The app was available as part of an invitation-only...
iHeartRadio releases standalone app for Android Wear 2.0 [APK Download]
Internet radio app iHeartRadio is pretty popular with Android users and with good reason. It's built up an impressive feature set to go along with its attractive interface and is frequently updated with useful additions, such as Google Home support earlier in the year. The latest version brings with...
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active reportedly heading to T-Mobile
The Galaxy S Active lineup has traditionally been an exclusive launch for AT&T, but it looks like that trend will be coming to an end soon.
According to a report from VentureBeat, citing marketing materials the publication was able to see, the Galaxy S8 Active will be heading to T-Mobile. Those...
[Update: 14.2 bugfix and download] Magisk beta v14.1 roots the Pixels and survives OTA
Update 1: 2017/09/28 4:11pm PDT
It turns out that there were a few things broken in the first release for the Pixels. If you were having any trouble with your Magisk modules, the newly-released 14.2
Hot off his recent vacation, Magisk developer topjohnwu has released a beta version of Magisk...
Google maps v9.63 beta gets ready to launch new commuting features, hints at increased points for long reviews and new badges [APK Teardown]
A new update to Google Maps began rolling out late last night to members of the beta channel. This one is arguably light on notable changes, except that there is one feature that may go live in the next few days: Commuting. It was at least briefly live before being disabled remotely. There are also...
Buy a OnePlus 5 and get a free accessory, including Bullets V2 headphones
OnePlus has become well known for its creative marketing efforts, and as the company has grown, it’s continued to look for new ways to reward customers. Plenty of unique offerings have sprouted from the mindset, but the latest promotion is simple and satisfying, offering customers a free accessory...
Keystore Key Attestation
Posted by Shawn Willden, Software Engineer
Android's keystore has been available for many years, providing app developers with a way to use cryptographic keys for authentication and encryption. Keystore keeps the key material out of the app's process space, so that the app cannot inadvertently reveal...
A new 'Super Mario Run' update is out, and you can expect a handful of new content along with a lower price
That's right, if you had forgotten all about Super Mario Run, it might just be time to check back in and see what is new. Not only is there an all-new character you can unlock, but there is a new mode called Remix 10, where you play through 10 random successive sections pulled straight from the game’s...
Spotify’s new ‘Your Time Capsule’ playlist is a nostalgic romp through the music of your youth
I'm the sort of person that gets excited for Monday. Not because of work, but because it's when I get my next Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify. I may have a Play Music account, but Spotify's recommendations are on an entirely different level. And in a blog post today, Spotify announced yet another...
Moto X Pure Edition receiving Android 7.0 update
Android 8.0 Oreo may be on the horizon, but many phones are still awaiting an update to its predecessor, Android 7.0 Nougat. One of those phone is the Moto X Pure Edition, a phone with a loyal group of fans that take great pride in its minimalist software and exceptional (for its time) hardware. But...
Top 10 New Android Games This Week: Teon, Flat Pack
Welcome back to Android Gaming Weekly, our weekly recap of new game releases. We still plan to cover upcoming releases and games we’re playing, but this column is dedicated to new games that you can start playing right now. Check out our top picks and let us know in the comments section if...
A Month After, the Essential Phone Sold Only 5,000 Units (Through Sprint)
It’s been almost on month since the Essential Phone finally went on sale, following a delayed launch. So, you might be wondering – how many units has Andy Rubin’s startup manage to ship out to customers?
Well according to the estimates provided by the analysts of BayStreet Research, the number revolves...
GoPro announces the Hero6, updates Android app with support
GoPro has become the dominant name in action cameras with devices like the well-reviewed Hero5. Today, the company has announced the brand new Hero6, and its Android app is already updated with support. There's no need to wait—the camera is available for purchase right this minute.
The Hero6...
Google Tipped to Be Preparing a High-End Home Max Speaker with Stereo Speakers
Google’s upcoming Home Mini speaker recently leaked in the wild ahead of the October 4 unveil, but this week we received word that the Mountain View-based company is working on a Max version, as well.
The information was shared by 9to5Google which talked to two industry insiders familiar with Google’s...
Gameloft has officially launched 'Modern Combat Versus,' and it's as dumbed down as ever
Gameloft is one of those publishers that really splits the base of gamers on Android. While many can appreciate the great looking games they bring to the platform, many others will despise the fact that they are all infested with numerous high-priced in-app purchases. Their latest release Modern Combat...
NVIDIA SHIELD TV adds Google Assistant
The NVIDIA SHIELD TV has become one of the best set-top boxes around, and the device’s latest update will boost its experience even more.
Today NVIDIA announced the SHIELD Experience Upgrade 6.0 upgrade, which brings with it a whole host of new features and software improvements. The biggest...
AT&T and T-Mobile announce LG V30 launch date
Back in August, LG officially announced its latest flagship phone, the V30, and now wireless carriers are finally getting around to announcing its arrival.
First up, AT&T. The big blue network is launching the V30 online on October 5 and in stores on October 6. The LG V30 will be priced...
ZTE Axon M may be foldable smartphone
The slab smartphone design is one that the market is quite familiar with. Manufacturers have chosen the slab as the design of choice, and with the rise of touchscreen smartphones, design choices have grown conservative, opting for what is standard, rather than what is new. Though some, like Samsung,...
Firefox 57 beta arrives with new UI, revamped new tab page, and incognito keyboard support [APK Download]
A couple of days ago Mozilla announced its biggest update to its desktop browser in a long while with the Firefox 57 beta, bringing the speed boosts of the long-awaited Project Quantum. We already knew the Android version wouldn't be quite so revolutionary, but it's here now, and there are a couple...
Android Messages starts showing Smart Replies, plus whacky interface for adding attachments
A couple of months ago, Cody unearthed in his Android Messages 2.3 teardown hints of the app implementing suggested actions, something akin to Gmail and Inbox's smart replies, but more in line with Allo or Assistant in that it could suggest to share your location or open your calendar and more. The...
[Update: New APK fixes crash] Google Keep 3.4.901 rolls auto-numbered lists, but the feature is super buggy now
Update 1: 2017/09/28 12:33am PDT
There's a new bumped version of Keep, 3.4.901.06, that fixes the constant crashing when trying to generate numbered lists. We've installed it on our devices and verified that the numbering
A few days ago, Google Keep 3.4.901 rolled out and the only change...
Magisk beta v14.1 roots the Pixels and survives OTA
Hot off his recent vacation, Magisk developer topjohnwu has released a beta version of Magisk (v14.1) that works with the Pixel phones. We've even installed it on one of our own Pixel XLs and, well, it works. This is probably one of the oldest requests users have had for Magisk, and now it's here....
Google Authenticator 5.0 adds USB security key support to Chrome and makes copying codes easier [APK Download]
Google Authenticator is one of many two-factor authentication apps available for Android. While Google's attention is more focused on phone login prompts, Authenticator remains a popular choice for having all your 2FA codes for all your accounts in one place. The app has now been updated to v5.0,...
Amazon Echo Connect adds Alexa smarts to your landline
In addition to the three Echo speakers announced by Amazon today, the company introduced a different kind of Echo product.
The Amazon Echo Connect will let you use an Echo speaker to make hands-free voice calls with a landline. The device has two plugs, one for your landline and one for power, and...
Google working on a high-end smart home device named Google Home Max
The Google Home is currently the only smart home device in Google’s lineup, but more are coming. We’ve already seen the Google Home Mini that should be announced on October 4, but there may be a second device in the works.
Google seems to be working on a “Google Home Max,” which is the current...
