5 Best Android Apps of the Week (January 2018 #3)
Jan 20th - 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.
Joe Fedewa
Features Editor
Amazon Alexa app update brings Alexa to your phone
Jan 19th - An update is rolling out soon to the Alexa app that turns it into a full-fledged voice assistant. In other words, Alexa is finally in the Alexa app.
Razer Phone 2 could launch in September alongside Project Linda
Jan 19th - Razer is already working on the next iteration and it should be coming just a bit before the one year anniversary. A new rumor claims the Razer Phone 2 will be released in September.
Android Wear 2.8 is arriving on some devices with a new black theme
Jan 18th - A few users over in the Android Wear subreddit have received an update to version 2.8. The most noticeable addition is a brand new black theme for the UI.
Google shares photos from the design process of the Pixel 2, Google Home Mini, and more
Jan 18th - Designing a major product for a company like Google doesn’t happen overnight. The design process is meticulous and many prototypes are created along the way. Eventually, a winner separates itself from the crowd.
What are your favorite Google Home commands?
Jan 17th - So now that you’ve had time to get used to living with an always-listening AI assistant, what do you find yourself using it for the most? Everyone has different needs when it comes to these devices.
YouTube is making it harder for partners to earn money
Jan 17th - Starting right now, a channel must have 4,000 hours of watch time within the past 12 months and at least 1,000 subscribers.
Facebook says they will clean up the Messenger app in 2018
Jan 16th - Messenger is now just as bloated as the Facebook app. It has everything from games to mobile payments and the annoying Snapchat Stories rip-off.
Some Pixel 2 XL displays don’t have color issues, but it’s hard to get one
Jan 16th - It turns out some Pixel 2 XLs aren’t nearly as bad, but finding one is basically a crapshoot. The video above shows how a newer Pixel 2 XL has almost no color shifting and the display is warmer.
The unlocked HTC 10’s Android Oreo update has been pulled
Jan 15th - The update came with very little fanfare and was a nice surprise for HTC 10 owners. However, it seems there were some issues with the update.
TAG Heuer made a smaller version of the Connected Modular watch
Jan 15th - For a lot of people, most smartwatches are simply too big and bulky. That was certainly the case for the Tag Huer Connected Modular 45. The good news is Tag Huer just announced a smaller version.
LG has scrapped development of the LG G7
Jan 15th - According to a new report, LG’s vice chairman has told the mobile division to scrap all development of the G7 and start over. Somehow, the rumored launch window of April seems to be intact.
Pokémon GO Community Days bring exclusive captures every month
Jan 15th - Niantic is kicking off a new event in Pokemon GO aimed at growing the community and helping players make new friends. The event is called “Community Day,” and it will happen once a month from here on out.
5 Best Android Apps of the Week (January 2018 #2)
Jan 13th - 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.
Popular app CCleaner could be turning into crapware
Jan 12th - The company behind CCleaner, Piriform, was acquired by Avast last summer. Are sketchy changes on the horizon? It looks like Avast could be making some big changes that Android users won’t be happy about.