Samsung shows off Experience 9.0 with an insanely long infographic
Feb 5th - Samsung phones have been receiving Oreo, but we don’t have a ton of information about what Samsung Experience 9.0 includes. This is Samsung’s “skin” on top of Oreo.
Joe Fedewa
Features Editor
30+ Best Android Games of the Month [February 2018]
Feb 4th - Hundreds of great games arrive in the Play Store each month. Some are from big-name gaming studios, others are from small indie developers. It can be hard to keep up with them all.
30+ Best Android Apps of the Month [February 2018]
Feb 3rd - A lot of apps are released in the span of one month. It can be near impossible to keep track of them all. In order to help you find only the best apps that have been released in the last month, we have assembled this list.
Google Now Launcher search widget gets a weird home button
Feb 2nd - The often-overlooked launcher just got a new feature in the latest update. The search bar at the top of the home screen has a new Home icon that launches straight to the Google Feed.
Google says device shipments doubled in 2017, revenue up 38%
Feb 2nd - Google has shared their financial numbers from Q4 of 2017. A massive company like Google includes various departments and divisions. Some areas saw growth, others reported a loss.
You can now use music as an alarm for the Google Home
Feb 1st - According to the Google support page, a new feature allows you to use music for the alarms. All you have to do is ask Google to “set a music alarm at (time).” Google will then ask what song you’d like to play.
Nest Hello doorbell will finally launch in March
Feb 1st - The Nest Hello was originally given the “early 2018” launch date, but that could mean anywhere from January to May. Nest’s website is now listing March 2018 as the release window.
Unlocked Huawei Mate 9 in US is receiving Android Oreo
Jan 31st - We don’t have an official changelog for this update, but we do know it’s for Android 8.0 Oreo. The update also brings EMUi up to version 8.0. You can expect to get all of the usual Oreo goodies with Huawei’s unique spin.
Sharp Android One S3 announced with waterproofing and IGZO display
Jan 31st - The One S3 has a 5-inch IGZO panel with 1080p resolution. Sharp is the only company using IGZO displays, which are made of crystalline oxide semiconductors. Basically, it’s a very nice looking display.
Verizon drops all plans to sell Huawei smartphones
Jan 30th - After AT&T dropped plans to work with Huawei around CES, Verizon is now following in their footsteps. Verizon has dropped all plans to sell Huawei phones, including the Huawei Mate 10 Pro.
Joe’s essential Android apps [VIDEO]
Jan 30th - I’ve been using Android for as long as I can remember. In that time, I’ve tried thousands of different apps. So I feel like I have my setup figured out pretty well.
Download the first wallpaper from the Samsung Galaxy S9
Jan 30th - The Samsung Galaxy S9 won’t be official until next month, but a wallpaper has already found its way online. The wallpaper comes from Evan Blass, unsurprisingly, and the full resolution is 1625×2960.
Galaxy S9 may combine iris scanner and face unlock for “Intelligent Scan”
Jan 29th - Some users have been digging around in the Settings app of the Oreo beta for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. They discovered a few strings that relate to a new “Intelligent Scan” feature.
HQ Trivia removes the $20 limit to cash out your winnings
Jan 29th - Thankfully, HQ Trivia is waving the $20 limit. You can cash out your winnings at any time. So if you happened to get lucky and win a couple bucks one day, that money can now be yours.
5 Best Android Apps of the Week (January 2018 #4)
Jan 27th - Every week, hundreds of new Android apps and games are submitted to the Play Store. If you’re not paying attention 24/7, it’s easy to miss some of the best stuff.