It’s been 10 years since Google launched the Android mobile OS and it’s come a long way. This is especially compared to its early days when it struggled to convince the world that its friendly green extraterrestrial could make applesauce of the revolutionary iPhone. In truth, Google’s first Android phone, the HTC-made T-Mobile G1, wasn’t …
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Google’s Android operating system and screenshots have always had a weird relationship. In its infancy, Android didn’t even allow users to take screenshots without first rooting the device. But after it was added Google has more or less left the process alone. Now playing: Watch this: Android P will bring support for iPhone X-esque notch 5:04 Once a screenshot is …
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Now playing: Watch this: How to delete Google search screenshots from your Android… 1:34 The Google search app has gone through some visual tweaks recently. Odds are your feed has either already updated or it will very soon. When it happens, you’ll also find a section where your account history is put on display. More specifically, your search history, complete …
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Later this week, the world’s best golfers will vie for the honor to wear the coveted green jacket at the Masters. You have a few different options to watch an entire weekend of birdies, bogeys and celebrations from Augusta. When to watch The tournament doesn’t officially start until April 6, at 7:45 a.m. ET (see your time zone here), but …
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Now playing: Watch this: New features in Android O 1:31 It’s a fun day when the developer preview for an upcoming operating system is released. Whether you’re a developer or not you get a sneak peek at upcoming features that may soon be coming to your phone. Google released Tuesday the developer version of its next Android OS currently called …
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Google has always had a sweet tooth when it comes to naming its Android operating system versions. To name a few, there have been Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, FroYo, Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat. The next version of the OS to be released will be called Android O. But what could the “O” stand for? I have gathered …
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Whether it’s a brand-new Asus ZenPad Z8 or a hand-me-down Google Pixel C, Android tablets can provide your child with hours of entertainment. But these digital babysitters can also put your child at risk. Thankfully, Android has a few tricks up its sleeve to help you out. Create a restricted user Android lets you create multiple user accounts for your …
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Now playing: Watch this: Google’s new app lets people know if you’re safe 1:11 My daughter just turned 12. She doesn’t know it yet, but she will unwrap her first cell phone on Christmas morning. And one of the apps she will find already installed on her new phone is Google’s new Trusted Contacts app because it will let me …
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Google‘s Android operating system was the big winner in a big time for worldwide phone shipments, market researcher Strategy Analytics reported Wednesday. Android captured 88 percent of all smartphone shipped in the third quarter of 2016, a period that also marks the fastest growth rate in a year. “Android’s gain came at the expense of every major rival platform,” Strategy …
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Yahoo’s custom launcher is now available to all Android users. Yahoo After spending a few months toiling about in a limited beta release, Yahoo’s custom app launcher for Android, Aviate, is now available to all users. You can download the home screen replacement from the Google Play Store. Yahoo’s launcher comes quickly on the heels of competing Android launchers created …
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