Dan Thorp-Lancaster
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Microsoft Launcher beta gains tighter integration with Teams and more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft Launcher is rolling out another update for beta testers today, bringing tighter integration with Microsoft Teams and Outlook flagged emails, along with a revamped settings page.
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Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
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Microsoft Launcher beta gets adaptive icons, hidden dock option, more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The latest Microsoft Launcher beta brings several new features to the table, including adaptive icons and the ability to hide the dock.
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Microsoft's Your Phone app can now sync over mobile data
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Your Phone app on Windows 10 can now sync notifications, messages, and photos over mobile data, thanks to the latest update for the Your Phone Companion app.
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Google and other tech giants form group to counter extremist content online
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Twitter are all joining hands as part of a new initiative to counter violent extremist and terrorist content online.
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Google shelves feature that would let Chromebooks dual-boot Windows 10
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Google has deprecated "Project Campfire," a feature it was working on for Chrome OS that would have allowed Chromebooks to dual-boot Windows 10.
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Google releases new Handwriting Input keyboard with support for 82 languages
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Big Google Keyboard update brings one-handed mode, layout tweaks and more!
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google Keyboard is currently receiving a pretty big update that brings along a new one-handed mode, adjustable keyboard height and much more!
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Google Now on Tap update lets you manually select text, search images
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The latest improvements to Google Now on Tap mean that users can now manually select text and search for content inside of photos from any app.
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Google Keep adds link previews and autocomplete for grocery lists
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The latest update to Google Keep adds a few minor, albeit nifty features, including link previews and autocomplete suggestions for grocery list items.
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Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow now rolling out to NVIDIA Shield Tablet LTE in the U.S.
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is now rolling out to the LTE variant of the NVIDIA Shield Tablet in the U.S.
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Minecraft: Pocket Edition picks up cross-platform play with Windows 10 version
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Android has snagged a new update that brings along cross-platform play with the Windows 10 Edition Beta, revamped controls, and much more.
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Google wants to help you pick your next phone with new online tool
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google has launched a new website that aims to help you pick out your next phone after answer just a few questions about how you plan to use it.
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Opera Mini's new Video Boost will help you cut down on buffering times
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Opera Mini now sports a new Video Boost feature, which should help cut down on video loading and buffering times while also cutting down on data consumption.
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Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X now available on Android in North America
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Originally only available in Japan, Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X is now available for Android in North America.
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Google's Clock app updated with handy new alarm settings and more
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Amazon's latest Dash Button can be programmed for any task you want
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Amazon has unveiled a new Dash Button that can be programmed to do practically anything you want.
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Why the Motorola name is taking a back seat to Moto and Vibe
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Motorola has taken to a new blog post to explain the thinking behind its recently-revealed plans to focus on the Moto and Vibe brands going forward.
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Podcasts may come to Google Play Music on April 18
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Podcasts may arrive in Google Play Music on April 18, if a newsletter sent out by NPS is to be believed.
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Amazon now lets you test drive Echo's Alexa in your browser
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
You can now get a feel for the power of the Amazon Echo right from your browser.
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Minecraft mobile AR game teased, full reveal coming May 17
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
It looks like Minecraft is getting the Pokémon Go treatment with an upcoming AR mobile game.