Android Wear 2.9 will bring an unread notification indicator
Jan 26th - Last week, we talked about Android Wear 2.8 bringing a new black UI theme. The next incremental update includes a few more little additions.
Joe Fedewa
Features Editor
HTC will not show off new phones at Mobile World Congress
Jan 25th - Some rumors suggested that we might see the HTC U12 at MWC, but sources familiar with the situation are saying otherwise. Apparently, HTC is pulling the U12 out of MWC and they will have their own event instead.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 will be revealed on February 25th
Jan 25th - Samsung sent out an announcement teaser with one clue about what we can expect. The big “9” logo is flanked by the phrase “The Camera. Reimagined.”
Fitbit extends support for Pebble smartwatches until June 30th
Jan 24th - Pebble owners (myself included) were hoping Fitbit had forgotten about this, but that’s not happening. They have extended the 2017 deadline to June 30th, 2018.
Google Assistant can now match voices to Netflix profiles
Jan 24th - Netflix now supports voice match for multiple profiles. When you ask Google to play something from Netflix is will know to use your Netflix profile.
New OpenSignal report crowns T-Mobile as the best overall network
Jan 23rd - You might assume that AT&T and Verizon are the best networks since they seem to constantly brag about awards in TV commercials. OpenSignal’s data shows otherwise.
How to hide apps, photos, and text messages on your Android Phone
Jan 23rd - For all the great things that smartphones have done for us, they also make it a lot easier for people to get a hold of your private information. A wallet may contain your driver’s license and credit card, but a smartphone has all of that information plus passwords to websites, private photos, conversations, and so …
The first 512GB microSD card will be available in February
Jan 23rd - The Integral 512GB microSD is the new record holder for most storage in a microSD card. It’s not as fast as SanDisk’s card (100MB/s vs 80MB/s), but half a terabyte of storage is no joke.
Twitter adds support for Android Oreo Notification Channels
Jan 22nd - An often-overlooked feature in Android Oreo is Notification Channels. This allows users to customize different categories of app notifications.
Google is now offering the Moto X4 to replace faulty Nexus 5Xs
Jan 22nd - A Nexus 5X user called Project Fi support about the issues and was offered a Moto X4 Android One phone as a replacement. Others have called Project Fi support and received the same offer.
Samsung and Apple are under investigation for planned obsolescence
Jan 22nd - The Italian Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has opened up an investigation against Samsung and Apple for planned obsolescence.
Android Oreo finally begins rolling out to the Sprint HTC U11
Jan 22nd - Mo Versi, a product manager at HTC, tweeted that they received technical approval from Sprint on Saturday and the update should start rolling out today (1/22).
Google slip up reveals audiobooks are coming to the Play Store
Jan 22nd - When Google changed the name of the Android Market to the Play Store it was clear the direction they wanted to take. What started as a place to download Android apps has grown to also contain movies, TV shows, music, books, and even devices. The next addition to the Play Store will be a perfect …
Get free AKG Bluetooth headphones with a Galaxy S8 or Note 8 purchase
Jan 22nd - The Samsung Galaxy S9 is on the horizon, but the Samsung Galaxy S8 is still one of the best Android phones you can buy. Samsung is incentivizing the device with a free pair of AKG Bluetooth headphones.
Latest Allo update makes way for multi-account support
Jan 22nd - The last teardown was from version 24. We’re now up to version 26 and multi-account references are still popping up. A new string mentions “default sender id.”