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Best casual games for Android

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 24 Jun 2017 9:00 am
The perfect cure for a rainy day or your morning transit commute. Not everyone wants to commit hours of their day to playing games on their phone. That's why casual games exist! Championed by iconic mobile games such as Angry Birds and Candy Crush Saga, these games have proven wildly successful. They're designed to be played on the go and at your own pace — as laid back or competitive as you...

Google will stop scanning Gmail content for ad personalization

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 23 Jun 2017 3:05 pm
Changes coming to the way Google delivers ads within Gmail. Google has decided to bring the consumer version of Gmail in alignment with the G Suite version of its widely popular email service, which is great news for the billion-plus users around the world. In a recent blog, after bragging about how popular its G Suite business has become amongst the enterprise community, Google announced that...

Relieve stress and anxiety with this top-rated meditation app

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 23 Jun 2017 11:30 am
We're living in anxious times where it can be tough to take the time to reflect and relax your mind with some mindful meditation. There are many mindfulness apps available out there, but not all are created equal. You'll want to find one that's been thoughtfully designed and optimized for personalization. Save 82% on a lifetime subscription to Aura Premium! Learn more Aura Premium is a...

Leap into a new adventure in Flipping Legend! [Best New Games for Android]

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 23 Jun 2017 10:00 am
What are the latest games worth checking out in the Google Play Store? Updated June 23, 2017: How far can you make it as a Flipping Legend? Check out the beta release of South Park: Phone Destroyer! Sega Forever plans to bring your favorite games to Android, starting with Sonic the Hedgehog, Phantasy Star II, Kid Chameleon, Altered Beast, and Comix Zone! There are thousands and thousands of...

For less than $15, you can add this missing feature to the OnePlus 5

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 21 Jun 2017 11:00 am
The OnePlus 5 is out and it looks pretty great… except for one thing. The OnePlus 5 has landed and it looks top shelf — featuring high-end specs, blazing fast charging speeds and that premium build quality that OnePlus is known. But the one thing that is missing (besides water resistance, I guess) is support for microSD expandable memory. If you end up settling for the 64GB model, you might...

Latest Pokémon Go update is rolling out, introduces Raid Battles for summer

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 20 Jun 2017 5:50 pm
It's shaping up to be an epic one-year anniversary for Pokémon Go It's been almost a year since Pokémon Go took the world by storm, and Niantic is looking to recapture some of that magic again this summer. Tickets just recently went on sale for the first real-world Pokémon Go event to be held in Chicago on July 22, and now Niantic is rolling out a major new update that will unveil new Gym...

Best Heavy Duty Cases for Google Pixel

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 20 Jun 2017 2:00 pm
What are the best rugged cases for the Google Pixel? The Google Pixel is quite possibly the best phone of 2016. It's a beautifully designed phone (and rather expensive to boot). If you've got one, you'll want to make sure you keep it protected. And therein lies the problem with any new phone — should you forgo a case and risk scratches and scuffs or keep it looking brand new with a rugged...

Best Android Games for the NVIDIA Shield TV

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 20 Jun 2017 10:00 am
What are the best games to play on the NVIDIA Shield TV from the Google Play Store? As NVIDIA proclaims in every ad, their new Shield Android TV box is "the streamer for gamers". So which games are worth checking out? Well, for starters we're not going to dive into NVIDIA's GeForce Now subscription service, or NVIDIA Gamestream. We'll touch on those services later. For now, we're just going...

Why I'm switching from Apple Music to Spotify

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 19 Jun 2017 8:00 am
While it might seem like an obvious move to make, I kept holding out hope that Apple would properly support its Android subscribers. It's been just over two years since Apple announced it was jumping into music streaming business with its Apple Music service. I was an early adopter to the service and even decided to stay loyal after otherwise jumping ship over to Android from iOS — but the...

Get your own WiFi HD waterproof endoscopic camera for only $32.99!

Posted by Marc Lagace on 18 Jun 2017 11:30 am
Typically when you hear the word endoscopic camera it's being said by a doctor for the purpose of looking inside a patient. But these bendable snake cameras can be used for many everyday things beyond medical applications. Get your very own endoscopic camera for only $32.99! Learn more The versatility of an endoscopic camera can allow you to investigate what's clogging a drain, peer inside...

Latest OnePlus 3 and 3T Open Beta preps OxygenOS for the OnePlus 5

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 16 Jun 2017 2:54 pm
The latest builds for the OxygenOS Open Beta program primarily offers bug fixes, update to OnePlus Community App. OnePlus is currently rolling out the latest update to OxygenOS Open Beta 18/9 for both the OnePlus 3 and 3T. Open Beta 9 for the OnePlus 3T — and Open Beta 18 for the OnePlus 3 — looks to address a number of bug fixes along with updating the OnePlus Community App to V 1.9 ahead of...

Samsung is offering the U.S. a sneak peak of Bixby's voice capabilities

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 16 Jun 2017 12:57 pm
Bixby voice is finally here!... If you live in the U.S. and are granted access to the early access program, that is. Interested in trying out Samsung's Bixby voice-controlled assistant? Samsung is offering Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners in the U.S. an opportunity to gain early access to its AI assistant as part of an early access program for beta testing the new service. Samsung introduced Bixby as...

Get this Wallet-sized Battery Pack for just $20!

Posted by Marc Lagace on 14 Jun 2017 11:30 am
There are few things worse than checking your phone and seeing that low battery warning when you're far away from a charger. It can lead to some real anxiety. Battery packs will help, but most are so bulky that it can be tough to take them along with you. Get this pocket-sized battery pack for $20! Learn more But that's where this LithiumCard Wallet Battery pack can help! It offers 1,200mAh...

Kodi: The ultimate guide

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 14 Jun 2017 7:00 am
Cord cutters are raving about Kodi. Kodi is an open-source media center app that's been developed and built out over the past decade. Its latest build is one of the most complete media centers you'll find, allowing you to consolidate all your media — videos, music, and photos — into a single destination with a customizable interface that's both stylish and easy to use. There's also a slew of...

Best Wireless Charging Pads for Galaxy S8

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 13 Jun 2017 2:00 pm
Your new Samsung Galaxy S8 supports wireless charging, so take full advantage of the convenience! Update June 2017: The Samsung Fast Charge Convertible Wireless Charging Pad is now for sale on Amazon! The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a beautifully designed phone packed with convenient features. That includes wireless charging, which allows you to forgo dealing with cables and elegantly have your...

One (or five) reasons you'll love the OnePlus 5

Posted by Marc Lagace on 13 Jun 2017 1:55 pm
2016 turned out to be a breakout year for OnePlus. Last year, we saw the release of the OnePlus 3 and the revamped OnePlus 3T, with both phones living up to the company's #NeverSettle tagline. The OnePlus 3T stood out in particular, earning solid reviews and picking up accolades, including a mention on Android Central's list of the best phones you can buy. For a company with the aim of...

Google hires former Apple chip architect to lead design on custom processors

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 13 Jun 2017 12:21 pm
The pieces are falling into place for Google to produce its own silicon for future Pixel devices. Google has made a big move towards developing its own system-on-a-chip (SoC) for its own Pixel devices with the hiring of Manu Gulati, who has been helping develop chips for Apple since 2009. As first reported by Variety, Gulati has just recently updated his LinkedIn page with his new title — Lead...

Best Drones for Under $50 to Earn Your Wings

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 13 Jun 2017 11:00 am
Earn your drone pilot wings by starting small and mastering the basics. Sure, we all want to get our hands on the latest and greatest drones. Those commercials always make them so easy to use, and that's true to an extent... until things go sideways and your drone takes off into the sunset (sorry, Mr. Mobile!). The fact is, accidents happen — especially when you're relatively new to drones....

Google flexes machine learning muscles with new features for Gboard

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 12 Jun 2017 1:13 pm
Gboard update includes new enhancements to make typing and searching easier. Google has added some fun and helpful new features to Gboard, which highlight its latest machine learning capabilities. In a blog post, Google showed off a new doodle-search function for emojis, predictive phrase suggestions for texting, and enhanced results for searches made from within the keyboard. Look for the...

Best Universal Car Mounts

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Posted by Marc Lagace on 10 Jun 2017 11:00 am
Keep your phone safely in sight and secure with a car mount. Update June 2017: Added the Nite Ize Steelie to the list and added a note about windshield mounts. When you're on the go, your phone is more than just a tool for keeping in touch. It's your road trip playlist and your GPS, too. For safety's sake, mounting your phone to your dashboard, windshield, or air vents is the best way to keep...

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