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Google Now will now show you gas stations along your route

Google Now will now show you gas stations along your route

21 Feb 2015, 20:19 | by Alan F.
Just because a gas station is the closest one to you before you jump in the car and head to work, doesn't...

Google Play Store gets updated Google Search bar

Google Play Store gets updated Google Search bar

21 Feb 2015, 00:59 | by Alan F.
The action bar on the top of the Google Play Store is being replaced with a regular Google Search bar...

Google Play Store offering some movie titles at a discounted price of $5 or less

Google Play Store offering some movie titles at a discounted price of $5 or less

20 Feb 2015, 23:29 | by Alan F.
Looking for a good movie to watch on your Android device over the weekend? The Google Play Store has...

How to disable Google services and system apps you aren't using on Android (root)

How to disable Google services and system apps you aren't using on Android (root)

20 Feb 2015, 10:02 | by Luis D.
When it comes to de-bloating, completely uninstalling system apps and services might not be the best...

Best, lightest, and most awesome Android launchers

Best, lightest, and most awesome Android launchers

20 Feb 2015, 07:23 | by Peter K.
Ah, Android and its beauty! Without a shadow of doubt, it has the upper hand when it comes to flexibility...

Best Wallpapers may be the best wallpaper app for free high-res licensed backgrounds

Best Wallpapers may be the best wallpaper app for free high-res licensed backgrounds

20 Feb 2015, 05:24 | by Daniel P.
Best Wallpapers & Background flaunts one of the biggest picture collections we've seen, with over 30...

Android app automator IFTTT is dead, long live IF!

Android app automator IFTTT is dead, long live IF!

20 Feb 2015, 03:52 | by Peter K.
Remember one of the less feature-laden, but way more user-friendly Tasker rivals, IFTTT? The app has...

Google Search now offers a new carousel feature to help you quickly find stories and videos

Google Search now offers a new carousel feature to help you quickly find stories and videos

19 Feb 2015, 23:52 | by Alan F.
Google has a added a new feature to Google Search called carousel. This will show you stories and videos...

Google to release YouTube app for kids, app will launch as an Android exclusive on February 23rd

Google to release YouTube app for kids, app will launch as an Android exclusive on February 23rd

19 Feb 2015, 22:48 | by Alan F.
A report published on Thursday reveals that Google will be launching a kids' version of its YouTube app....

Yahoo's Mayer speaks mobile at company's first Mobile Developer Conference

Yahoo's Mayer speaks mobile at company's first Mobile Developer Conference

19 Feb 2015, 16:08 | by Alan F.
In San Francisco on Thursday, Yahoo CEO Melissa Mayer hosted the company's first ever Mobile Developer...

Finally! Disa is the new chat app to unite all your messaging services

Finally! Disa is the new chat app to unite all your messaging services

19 Feb 2015, 08:58 | by Daniel P.
Juggling WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and texting at once? Your family is still on Facebook, your girlfriend...

Google might revamp the layout of the Play Store's desktop version, this is how it might look

Google might revamp the layout of the Play Store's desktop version, this is how it might look

19 Feb 2015, 03:08 | by Peter K.
It's been a while since Google last decided to dust off the desktop web version of its Play Store app...

Microsoft's revamps its OneDrive beta for Android with Material Design, does it surprisingly well

Microsoft's revamps its OneDrive beta for Android with Material Design, does it surprisingly well

19 Feb 2015, 02:38 | by Peter K.
Microsoft is certainly not a stranger to Android apps - as we've told you numerous times before, Redmond...

App developers in 12 more countries can now open a merchant account with Google

App developers in 12 more countries can now open a merchant account with Google

18 Feb 2015, 14:26 | by Alan F.
Google has announced that developers from 12 more countries will now be allowed to publish their free...

App spotlight: MX Player for Android plays everything

App spotlight: MX Player for Android plays everything

18 Feb 2015, 06:51 | by Luis D.
Labeled simply as "the best way to enjoy your movies", MX Player for Android must be familiar to many...

10 interesting Android & iOS movie streaming apps you might not know about

10 interesting Android & iOS movie streaming apps you might not know about

18 Feb 2015, 04:03 | by Luis D.
Want to stream some movies, TV shows, or series that come from beyond what everyone else is watching?...

NBC app now streams live network programming to iOS and Android users in certain cities

NBC app now streams live network programming to iOS and Android users in certain cities

18 Feb 2015, 01:21 | by Alan F.
Since December, NBC has been streaming live programming on its website in certain cities. At the same...

Snapchat working on raising $500 million of funding at a $16 to $19 billion valuation

Snapchat working on raising $500 million of funding at a $16 to $19 billion valuation

17 Feb 2015, 20:46 | by Alan F.
Want to know how real wealth is made? Consider the saga of Snapchat. First, some background for those...

Google drops email client Sparrow for iOS, looks for migration to Inbox

Google drops email client Sparrow for iOS, looks for migration to Inbox

17 Feb 2015, 11:40 | by Alan F.
Google has quietly pulled the plug on its Sparrow app for iOS (and Mac). After paying less than $25 million...

VLC 3.0 media player will support Chromecast streaming, changelog reveals

VLC 3.0 media player will support Chromecast streaming, changelog reveals

17 Feb 2015, 09:22 | by Daniel P.
Brace yourselves, VLC 3.0 is coming, and with it a full Chromecast output support, a changelog revealed....

HPSTR is an Android live wallpaper app whose cool effects animate as you scroll

HPSTR is an Android live wallpaper app whose cool effects animate as you scroll

17 Feb 2015, 07:14 | by Luis D.
HPSTR won't make your smartphone grow a moustache and start spewing out ironic error messages. The app...

Apple invites Apple Watch developers to Cupertino to work on their apps

Apple invites Apple Watch developers to Cupertino to work on their apps

16 Feb 2015, 20:52 | by Alan F.
A number of Apple Watch developers are currently visiting Apple's campus in Cupertino at the request...

Best new Android and iPhone apps of the week (February 9th - 15th)

Best new Android and iPhone apps of the week (February 9th - 15th)

16 Feb 2015, 09:04 | by Paul.K
Hello there, app maniacs! Parallel to our weekly new games column, we will also be presenting you with...

WiFi Better Battery uses a Google trick to keep your Android connected while saving battery life

WiFi Better Battery uses a Google trick to keep your Android connected while saving battery life

16 Feb 2015, 07:12 | by Luis D.
Next to its display, a Wi-Fi antenna constantly searching for signal is your smartphone's biggest battery...

Five of the best music streaming / personal radio apps for your endless musical enjoyment

Five of the best music streaming / personal radio apps for your endless musical enjoyment

16 Feb 2015, 04:19 | by Paul.K
It's funny how, contrary to the belief that radio would die off and be forgotten, be it because of television,...

Best new icon packs for Android (February 2015) #2

16 Feb 2015, 04:18 | by Peter K.
In Android's domain, customization is one of the main selling points. One of the easier ways to refresh...

Xposed for Android 5.0 Lollipop is finally here, but for ARMv7 devices only

Xposed for Android 5.0 Lollipop is finally here, but for ARMv7 devices only

16 Feb 2015, 01:43 | by Peter K.
After months of patient and not-so-patient waiting, die-hard fans of the Xposed framework for Android...

Cricket World Cup 2015 can be streamed live to your iOS or Android phone and tablet

Cricket World Cup 2015 can be streamed live to your iOS or Android phone and tablet

15 Feb 2015, 09:57 | by Alan F.
As a sport in the U.S., the popularity of cricket falls somewhere south of curling. But there are some...

Essential Android free apps (2015 edition)

Essential Android free apps (2015 edition)

15 Feb 2015, 08:19 | by Victor H.
This selection of essential Android apps aims to help you discover the very best of the platform without...

Need a laugh? Saturday Night Live has 40 years of skits you can view with its iOS app

Need a laugh? Saturday Night Live has 40 years of skits you can view with its iOS app

15 Feb 2015, 05:22 | by Maxwell R.
Saturday Night Live is an entertainment icon in the US, and for over 40 years it has been the roots of...

No Valentine to call your own this year? Why not test the waters with some of these romance apps

No Valentine to call your own this year? Why not test the waters with some of these romance apps

15 Feb 2015, 02:39 | by Maxwell R.
Valentine’s Day, a day to make a special connection with someone special. More than 180 million...

Candy Crush Saga brought in more than $1 billion in revenue last year

Candy Crush Saga brought in more than $1 billion in revenue last year

14 Feb 2015, 14:38 | by Alan F.
Candy Crush Saga is a free download from the major app stores. That is free as in no cost to the buyer....

These Android and iOS builds will crash your apps more often

These Android and iOS builds will crash your apps more often

14 Feb 2015, 13:02 | by Alan F.
A recent study of 20,000 apps reveals which Android and iOS builds are more likely to crash your apps....

Samsung Galaxy S6 to come with a slew of productivity-centric Microsoft apps on board

Samsung Galaxy S6 to come with a slew of productivity-centric Microsoft apps on board

13 Feb 2015, 09:38 | by Peter K.
We already seem to know a lot of the specs of the Samsung Galaxy S6; we also seem to have a vision of...

8 of the best offline GPS maps apps for Android

8 of the best offline GPS maps apps for Android

13 Feb 2015, 09:31 | by Chris P.
As much as we appreciate Google's extensive Maps app, it's got a very serious weakness that has allowed...

6 cool new live wallpapers for Android from 2015

6 cool new live wallpapers for Android from 2015

13 Feb 2015, 08:42 | by Chris P.
Let's face it: Good live wallpapers for Android are hard to come by. They also almost never come for...

Here's how to turn Google's Caller ID on and off in Android 5.0 Lollipop

Here's how to turn Google's Caller ID on and off in Android 5.0 Lollipop

13 Feb 2015, 08:33 | by Peter K.
If you are currently running a stock or almost-stock version of Android Lollipop or KitKat, you might...

Best new Android launchers and interface tools (February)

Best new Android launchers and interface tools (February)

13 Feb 2015, 07:46 | by Daniel P.
We took a glimpse at what's new and cool at the Play Store in the interface draping department for the...

Google Maps will now provide users in 15 new European countries with accurate lane guidance

Google Maps will now provide users in 15 new European countries with accurate lane guidance

13 Feb 2015, 07:08 | by Peter K.
Earlier today, we told you about all the great things that arrived in Nokia's HERE maps for Android (which...

A new ESPN sports app for iOS and Android is here, and it is awesome

A new ESPN sports app for iOS and Android is here, and it is awesome

13 Feb 2015, 06:44 | by Daniel P.
ESPN is the most watched and most trusted name in sports broadcasting, so it's great news that the parent...

The beauty of Android: features of custom Lollipop ROMs that could have made stock Android 5.0 better

The beauty of Android: features of custom Lollipop ROMs that could have made stock Android 5.0 better

13 Feb 2015, 06:00 | by Peter K.
The latest iteration of Android is certainly better than KitKat in many ways. As usual, however, one...

Fleksy keyboard app gives users version 5.2 update and a free theme for Valentine's Day

Fleksy keyboard app gives users version 5.2 update and a free theme for Valentine's Day

13 Feb 2015, 02:21 | by Luis D.
Roses are red, violets are blue, Fleksy is cheaper than dinner for two! If you're feeling a little grouchy...

HERE for Android no longer in beta, scores nice new features, iOS version coming soon

HERE for Android no longer in beta, scores nice new features, iOS version coming soon

13 Feb 2015, 02:08 | by Peter K.
Just recently, HERE Maps on both Android and Windows Phone got updated with better object representation...

Apps getting rejected by Apple if their screenshots show violence or a weapon

Apps getting rejected by Apple if their screenshots show violence or a weapon

12 Feb 2015, 23:12 | by Alan F.
If you want Apple to approve your game for the App Store, you can improve your chances by leaving out...

Apple doubles the maximum size of an App Store app to 4GB

Apple doubles the maximum size of an App Store app to 4GB

12 Feb 2015, 19:45 | by Alan F.
From the beginning days of the Apple App Store back in 2008, apps have been limited to 2GB in size or...

Update to HTC Zoe app adds support for Android 5.0

Update to HTC Zoe app adds support for Android 5.0

12 Feb 2015, 17:29 | by Alan F.
HTC Zoe is a feature that comes out of the box on the HTC One (M7) and HTC One (M8). It also is available...

Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones is now available to some Windows Phone users

Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones is now available to some Windows Phone users

12 Feb 2015, 15:28 | by Alan F.
If you are an enrolled member of the Windows Insider program and have the Windows Insider app on your...

How to get the Sony Xperia Home launcher on your Android smartphone without root

How to get the Sony Xperia Home launcher on your Android smartphone without root

12 Feb 2015, 08:33 | by Luis D.
Bringing along the homescreen interface, widgets, wallpapers, and lockscreen of those pretty Xperia handsets...

It's not a deal, it's a steal: Amazon is giving away 37 Android apps for free, they normally cost $140

It's not a deal, it's a steal: Amazon is giving away 37 Android apps for free, they normally cost $140

12 Feb 2015, 06:52 | by Peter K.
Let's be honest, we all love promotions and deals. But what's better than a price slash? A product gone...

Microsoft's Next Lock Screen for Android updated with essential security features

Microsoft's Next Lock Screen for Android updated with essential security features

12 Feb 2015, 05:44 | by Peter K.
Microsoft is definitely no stranger to developing Android apps. The latest one it launched was Picturesque,...

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