It’s not me, Google. It’s you. We had some great times together. Starting with the Galaxy Nexus all the way through the final Nexus phone, the 6P, I have owned three of Google’s flagship phones. Unlike phones from nearly all other Android vendors, Google’s Nexus phones came with an unskinned, crapware-free version of the operating …
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LG’s latest flagship phone, the LG G6, has an official launch date of April 7, and many carriers are now taking preorders. The LG G6 ($150 at Amazon) packs a large 5.7-inch screen with a lanky 18:9 aspect ratio into a trim, nearly bezel-less design. It’s the first phone to feature Dolby Vision HDR, while around back you get two …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Yes, I’m well aware this image is from season 6. Let’s not lose focus here. HBO Is there really anything else I need …
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Your bracket is set. Your pool money is paid. Your co-workers are ready to be taunted. But cable TV isn’t accessible. Don’t worry, there’s an app for that. Actually a whole bunch of apps, and websites, and compatible devices. This year it’s easier than ever to watch March Madness and Final Four games live without a cable subscription. And if …
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Google is rethinking some of its advertising policies after coming under fire in the UK. Some advertising customers in the UK have pulled ads from Google-owned YouTube after some of them reportedly appeared alongside inappropriate and extremist content. The list of clients includes the British government and big brands in the UK, such as the Guardian newspaper. For example, one …
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For quite some time, Google Chrome has had a reputation: great browser, terrible performance. In particular, if you’re a laptop user and typically keep more than a few tabs open, expect hits to not only overall speed, but also battery life. Google has acknowledged this in the past, and in fact promised to make reducing power usage a “top priority …
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Google’s making a change to YouTube that’s already been underway: YouTube annotations are being discontinued. The reason is all mobile. Annotations use has dropped 70 percent on Google’s massive video site, according to a blog post Friday announcing the change. Instead, Google’s recommending everyone use Cards and End Screens to handle anything interactive. Annotations began back in 2008, before the …
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Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a classy and glassy Android… 1:25 Samsung has finally dished the details on how much the Galaxy Tab S3 will cost and when you’ll be able to buy it. The 9.7-inch tablet will be available on March 24 for $600 — preorders on Best Buy, Amazon and Samsung’s website start today. …
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Now playing: Watch this: Google Tango will change how you shop 1:59 As a kid, I always wanted to be on the TV show “Supermarket Sweep.” In the middle of a Lowe’s store in 2017, my dream almost came true. The home improvement retailer is rolling out an augmented-reality app that tells you the fastest way to find items on …
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You now have a new way to split the bill for dinner: Gmail for Android. While the ability to send money using Google Wallet has been available for quite a while in Gmail on the web, you can now send money from within the mobile app. Once you’ve received the latest update, you’ll be able to send and request money …
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