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    HTC's Nexus Devices Make A Stop At The FCC

    We have already started seeing lots of leaks surrounding the upcoming release of two new HTC Nexus devices. Just yesterday we got some pretty good photos of the Nexus Sailfish, the smaller of the two devices, which showcased the phone's metallic design. It looks like we are getting even closer...
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    Fuchsia OS by Google Coming To All The Things!

    Android is the best Operating System ever produced by Google! Some would say it is the best Operating System ever. It looks like Google is getting ready to bring us something new. It won't be relegated to mobile devices. This will be a one size fits all Operating System. Android is not ideal for...
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    Home Button Flower In New Nav Bar Related To Google Assistant

    A few weeks back the new nav bar for Nexus devices was leaked. We started to see some themes arrive that included the new nav bar, and there was even a flashable zip to add this nav bar to whatever Rom you are running. The most intriguing part of the new nav bar is the "flower" home button. Some...
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    Google Camera 4.1 What's New? and Download Link

    Google released the final preview build of Android Nougat a few weeks back. One of the main features in Preview Build 5 was the new and improved Google Camera. The update brings the camera version to 4.1. The first thing you will notice in the updated camera is a list of new UI tweaks and...
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    If Google Is Planning Smartwatches These Could Be Them!

    It has been rumored for a while now that Google is working on their own smartwatches to feature the latest and greatest versions of Android Wear. This would be like the Nexus program for smartwatches if you will. Who better to optimize hardware specs with Android Wear?! Their is expected to be...
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    Google Now On Tap Translates From Any Screen!

    Google Now On Tap does a cool new trick. It is now able to translate from any screen on Android! This is a huge new piece of functionality. How annoying is it when you land on a page and get nothing but unreadable foreign characters. If you are in Google Chrome you normally get an option to...
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    Google Offering Play Music Unlimited For Free Again!

    From time to time Google offers some pretty great deals to get us Android users locked in to their eco system. I have already received plenty of free movies and discounts on popular games. Google Play Music will normally set you back $9.99 per month, but right now you can get 4 months of Google...
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    Free Chromecast For Youtube Red Subscribers!

    A few months ago Youtube launched their premium ad free service called youtube red. Youtube red allows you to view all of your favorite youtube content with no ads for a small fee. Not only do you get your normal content without ads you also get all kinds exclusive shows and series that you...
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    2 Free Months Of Google Play via TripAdvisor

    Google has decided to team up with Trip Advisor. The new service will allow you to play curated play list corresponding to the destination they are browsing. If you try to launch a playlist from trip advisor you will be prompted to install the Google Play Music app. In order to promote this...
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    How To Turn Off Google Now On Tap

    A few cool new features made their way to Android in Marshmallow including Doze, a battery saving feature, and Google Now On Tap. GNOT is a way to quickly find out more information about any page you are currently browsing. Long pressing your home button launches Google now on tap which gives...
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    Google Photos Update Brings Social Feature

    Could Google Photo be the next facebook? I highly doubt it, but Google is finally bringing some social features to their photo app. The latest update of the Photos app brings it up to version 1.20. The app already allows you to share photos with others, but the new update brings a much needed...
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    Google Dialer Now Works On Most Android Phones!

    I love Nexus devices because you get Android in it's purest form on these devices. As much as OEMs have worked towards slimming down their skin overlays they still do their best to set their devices apart with their own versions of Google's apps. Lots of times their own versions of apps like the...
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    Play Store Now Alerts You When An App Has Ads Prior To Downloading!

    It kind of stinks when you look for a free app, find one worth downloading, just to find out that the thing you were really after requires an in app purchase, or requires you to look at endless annoying ads. Google has updated the Play Store to show you whether or not the app you are preparing...
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    Android N Features Find Their Way To The Google Camera!

    The latest version of Android is still unofficial and has only seen a limited release as a developer preview for select devices. With the new version of Android we are seeing lots of new features. The Google camera was just updated with some cool new Android N Features. In the menu where you...
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    Deeper VR Integration Coming To Android N?

    Google may be looking to get real serious about Virtual Reality. This would be great on their behalf as facebook moves forward with Oculus, Windows continues progress with Holo Lens, and other manufacturers like HTC and Samsung have their own offerings. For now all we have from Google is Google...
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    New "Live Cases" by Google Are Awesome Custom Cases For Your Nexus!

    Google just released some of the coolest cases ever. Their new "Live Cases" are made to order just for you. The Live Case allows you to design your own case. You can add any image to the case, or you can choose your favorite place on earth and include a map design on the case. Once your case is...
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    Google To Permanently Brick Your Revolv Home Automation Device

    Whats yours is yours and what's yours is mine, atleast this is what Tim Enwall thinks. In weird news today "Revolv" now known as "Nest" a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet has decided it is ok to shut down your Revolv device for good. If you can remember all the way back to 2014...
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    Win A Trip To Google I/O 2016 Or A Free Nexus 6P

    Google I/O is one of the most popular technology events on earth. Every year Google opens up ticket sales and every year the site crashes with the ridiculous amounts of traffic. It has always been quite an experience acquiring tickets on a first come first serve basis. This year Google...
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    Stream Android Games From Your Mobile Search Feature Coming Soon

    A few really cool announcements from Google have come out of the Game Developers Conference this year. Some of those features include Game parameter management, Video recording and streaming from within a game APIs, and a new trial run feature. The new trial run feature allows users to browse...
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    Google Is Now Taking A Stance On Sketchy Ads

    Several days ago we learned that Samsung has baked support for ad blocking right into their browser. Of course this move is pretty controversial. On the plus side blocking ads keeps you from inadvertently downloading a virus through a hacked ad server. Blocking ads can also speed up your web...
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