Google is updating its Now on Tap feature, which is part of the Google Now voice-and-search assistant for Android phones. Starting today, it adds in a handful of handy new goodies, including more efficient package tracking of packages and flight status updates. Related Links Roasting Marshmallow: Your guide to Android 6.0 Here are the Android …
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HTC will push an Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to a number of its smartphones in the next two quarters, according to frequent Twitter source @LlabTooFer — like the HTC One M9. Enlarge Image An unconfirmed schedule of HTC’s Android update plans. LLabTooFer As the most recent version of Android, 6.0 Marshmallow brings a host of new features, like Google Now …
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In a galaxy not so far away, Verizon is preparing for the cinematic event of the year (and I do mean the new Star Wars movie, “The Force Awakens”). Big Red is creating some nifty Star Wars-themed wallpaper for the Motorola Droid Turbo 2. Because, yeah, yeah, this is/is not the droid you’re looking for… With “Star Wars: The Force …
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Samsung Pay, the phonemaker’s mobile payments app, expands its digital payment reach by adding support for virtual gift cards. Owners of the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, and Note 5 can now store gift cards from 50 retailers like Staples, and Toys ‘R’ Us, and can use a new in-app store to buy gift cards as well. Related Links …
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Phonemaker Blu Products wants to take out better-known Motorola’s Moto G with its own budget model. The Blu Life One X generally sells for $150 unlocked, but is on sale through December 12 for $100. US-based Blu has been among the more prolific unlocked-phone vendors in the last few years, releasing a steady stream of smartphones stamped with its brand. …
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Boost Mobile has become the latest wireless provider to give customers unlimited access to streaming music. Starting today, Boost subscribers can listen to a number of music sites without using up precious data. Related Links Virgin Mobile adds unlimited music streaming, three new phones ROK Mobile wants to hit a high note with unlimited $50 music plan How to find …
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This story is part of CES 2016. Our editors bring you complete CES 2016 coverage and scour the showroom floor for the hottest new tech gadgets around. Yezz, a smartphone maker with a taste for the unconventional, is getting in on the GoPro frenzy by announcing a smartphone that takes 360-degree photos and video. The Sfera, as it’s called, will …
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Come this Saturday, you’ll be able to buy the OnePlus 2 smartphone without an invitation. On December 5, the company will totally dissolve the pesky protocol system that made the unlocked Android phone available only to those who had an invitation. With global customers becoming more comfortable buying unlocked phones directly from vendors, the OnePlus offers an interesting alternative to …
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Cricket Wireless has dropped the price of three Samsung Galaxy smartphones as part of a limited time promotion in honor of Cyber Monday. In reality, the extended deal lasts for a few days. With the holiday shopping season in full swing, wireless carriers are rolling out discounts to attract new customers. This is perhaps one of the most competitive times …
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With the holiday shopping season set to formally commence, Verizon wants to help get you in the spirit of giving. The carrier today announced that subscribers can send one gigabyte of data to friends and family as a gift. As the month of November sets in we find there is no shortage of limited-time promotions or discounts to be had. …
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