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ES File Explorer is loaded with garbage, here are 4 better alternatives
Nov 13th - ES File Explorer has resorted to opening pop-up ads on devices even when the app is closed. If you’re still using this piece of crap, here are four better alternatives that won’t harass you with annoying ads and pop-ups.
Nokia introduces new Android One smartphone line-up at MWC 2018
Feb 26th - Nokia has introduced a wide range of smartphones at Mobile World Congress, three of which will be available under the Android One program and are expected to receive timely updates.
7 ideas to re-purpose old Android phones you have laying around
Feb 1st - You’ve probably got a handful of old Android devices sitting in a drawer somewhere. Here’s a few ideas for how you can make old smartphones useful again.
Google investigating reports that Home Max is killing WiFi networks
Jan 15th - Some Google Home Max users are reporting the device is killing their WiFi network. Google is currently investigating these reports.
Verizon is increasing the price of its Total Mobile Protection plan
Jan 9th - Verizon has expanded its Total Mobile Protection plan to more locations, but the monthly price has risen.
Here’s a peek at the upcoming Android TV redesign for Oreo
Jan 8th - Check out the new Android TV redesign that will launch with Android O. Android TV engagement is through the roof as more manufacturers announce support at CES 2018.
Spotify facing $1.6 billion lawsuit over copyright infringement
Jan 2nd - Spotify is facing a massive $1.6 billion dollar copyright infringement suit from a publisher representing artists like Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, and Tom Morello.
Nokia’s Android smartphone sales are growing, but they’re dwarfed by feature phone sales
Jan 2nd - Nokia’s smartphones saw growth in Q3 2017, but feature phone sales still dwarfed the budding partnership with HMD Global.
Start the new year with these deals on Anker’s most popular accessories
Jan 2nd - If you missed all the great smartphone accessory deals between Black Friday and Christmas, Anker is offering up to 33% off their most popular smartphone accessories for New Years.
Pixel 2’s portrait mode has been ported to non-Google devices running Oreo
Jan 2nd - Android developers have modified the Google Camera .APK to support Portrait Mode on non-Google Oreo devices. Here’s where you can download the new app to try it out on your phone.
New beta update for OnePlus 5 brings Face Unlock and December security updates
Jan 2nd - The latest open beta 3 update for the OnePlus 5 finally brings Face Unlock and other minor improvements. December’s security updates were included in this new build, too.
Sprint’s parent company just bought a small stake in Uber
Dec 29th - SoftBank was offered the chance to buy up to 20% stake in Uber at a discount and the Japanese company took the offer.
LastPass responds to Authenticator security issues with update
Dec 28th - LastPass has addressed a security issue pointed out by researchers in their Authenticator app. An update is now available on the Google Play Store.
Google yanks YouTube support from Amazon’s Fire TV four days early
Dec 28th - The Fire TV wasn’t supposed to lose YouTube access until next year, but those with the device now report being directed to browsers to access the site.
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is coming to AT&T in February after CES reveal
Dec 28th - Building on the roadmap from yesterday, a new report suggests the Huawei Mate 10 Pro will be an AT&T exclusive (for now) and could launch in February.