Dan Thorp-Lancaster
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Microsoft Launcher 5.7 rolls out with new Cortana conversation experience
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
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Microsoft Launcher beta gets support for Intune managed devices
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
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Samsung DeX app coming to PC and Mac alongside Galaxy Note 10
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
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Oculus Connect 6 registrations now open ahead of September 25 kickoff
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
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Project Fi app's new widget will let you track your data usage at a glance
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The latest update to the Project Fi app will make it easier to check your data usage at a glance thanks to a new home screen widget.
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Oppo's Project Spectrum brings a near-stock Android experience to the Find 7 and 7a
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Smartphone manufacturer Oppo has released a "near-stock" Android ROM based on Android 5.1.1, dubbed Project Spectrum, for its Find 7 smartphones.
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Google Camera update brings interface tweaks, dedicated slow motion video mode
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
A new update is rolling out to the Google Camera app for Nexus smartphones, bringing along a few notable interface tweaks and more.
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Opera Mini's new video download feature aims to help you save even more data
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Opera Mini has launched a new video download feature, allowing you to easily snag your favorite videos from social media and more for offline viewing later.
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Google Docs now lets you quickly jump between headings
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google Docs users now have an easier way to jump around their documents thanks to a new document outline view on the web and mobile.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 6 may be due for a mid-August release in the U.S.
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 6 may be headed for a mid-August release in the U.S., according to leaker Evan Blass.
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Shazam snags visual recognition for QR codes and images
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Shazam has announced a new update currently rolling out to its mobile app that adds visual recognition for QR codes and specific images.
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Verizon HTC One M8 now receiving Marshmallow update
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The HTC One M8 on Verizon is now receiving an update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, bringing new features like Doze Mode, granular app permissions and more.
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Sony's monster Xperia XA Ultra now up for pre-order at Unlocked Mobiles
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Sony's monster Xperia XA Ultra is now up for pre-order at Unlocked Mobiles in the UK for £298.
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Twitter for Android gets easier to navigate with new design and swipe gestures
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
A new update is rolling out to the official Twitter app, bringing a new look and feel with swipe navigation, a new menu and more.
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Vertu's refreshed Signature Touch brings high-end specs with a luxury price tag
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Luxury phone maker Vertu has taken the wraps off of the latest version of its Signature Touch smartphone, bringing high-end specs to the pricey beast.
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Google Now gets integration with 40 third-party apps
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
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ASUS offers bootloader unlock utility for the ZenFone 2
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
ASUS is now offering a bootloader unlock utility for the ZenFone 2, making it much easier for the tinkerers out there to install custom ROMs on their smartphone.
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Motorola brings its stock email app to Google Play with tweaks and improvements
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Motorola has added another of its stock apps to Google Play, this time bringing the Moto Email app to the app marketplace.
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Google Photos' latest feature will take you on a walk down memory lane
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google Photos is getting a new feature that will take you on a walk down memory lane. Specifically, the opt-in feature will let you relive photos you took on a given date in years past.
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Chase Mobile app now lets you log in with your fingerprint
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The Chase Mobile app for Android now supports fingerprint login, allowing users to check their accounts with just a tap.
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Slack brings replies to your wrist with Android Wear support
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Work chat app Slack has added support for Android Wear in its latest update, bringing chat replies right to your wrist.
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Slip and slide through a new frozen world in Temple Run 2's latest update
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
In its latest update, titled Frozen Shadows, Temple Run 2 lets players slip and slide their way through a new, icy world.