I wouldn’t blame you for forgetting all about the Nvidia Shield Tablet, especially after Nvidia had to recall practically every single slate when they became a fire hazard two years ago. But the tablet’s successor, the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1, could be a fantastic deal at $200/£170/roughly AU$260. Particularly because the inexpensive slate can now …
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As Google Android takes a step forward, it leaves a few old friends behind. Once flagship Nexus devices, the Nexus 6 phone and Nexus 9 tablet won’t be getting the next Android update. Yesterday, Google announced that the Android Nougat 7.1.2 update is around the corner, and also invited people to enroll in its Android Beta Program. The beta announcement …
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If you’re finding it hard to find Google’s latest and greatest Pixel XL phone, you’re likely not alone. The search giant’s flagship device is sold out at the Google Store and even back-ordered on Verizon until at least March 10. Perhaps Verizon feels your pain, because today the carrier said it’s slashing prices on the Moto Z Droid and Moto …
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For Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, a software update has been long overdue. Samsung began officially rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat to the devices this week, the company said in a blog post on Thursday. Keep in mind this version of Android isn’t the most recent, that happens to be Android 7.1.1 which is enjoyed by Google Pixel owners. …
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Folks on tight budgets may get another Android option to choose from if Google brings a supercheap Android One phone to the US. The report comes by way of tech blog The Information, whose original story lives behind a paywall. With the launch of the $650 Google Pixel and $770 Pixel XL, the tech giant is making a name for …
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Now playing: Watch this: Finally! Android Nougat coming to Galaxy S7, S7 Edge 1:13 It’s about time! The Android Nougat operating system is finally rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge phones this week, as spotted by SamMobile. Android Nougat was announced as far back as August 2016, so it’s taken several months for the update to come …
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Android TV watchers rejoice, you’ll soon be able to yell commands at your television set. Google on Wednesday announced via a blog that Google Assistant, its Siri-like virtual assistant, is coming to Android TV. The feature, which allows you to use voice commands to play content, enquire about content or just ask how long the commute to work will take …
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Virtual reality? Augmented reality? Asus is working with Google to release a phone that does both, and it’s being built with Qualcomm’s chips. A leaked announcement via Qualcomm in advance of Asus’ January 4 CES press conference revealed the Asus Zenfone AR, a phone that merges Google’s Daydream View VR platform and its Tango depth-sensing cameras. A likely photo of …
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Waking up with an alarm is the worst — but you gotta do what you gotta do. If you’re becoming immune to your phone’s standard alarm clock app, it might be time to try something new to help you get out of bed in the morning. Like an app that analyzes your sleep patterns and wakes you up gently … …
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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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