Dan Thorp-Lancaster
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Verizon will let you try out the LG 360 CAM with an in-store demo
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Interested in checking out an LG 360 CAM before shelling out a bit of cash? If so, Verizon is now offering in-store demos with the nifty little camera.
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OneDrive for Android gets fresh coat of paint, ditches hamburger menu
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
OneDrive for Android has picked up a snazzy new look in its latest update.
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OneDrive for Android now sports fingerprint authentication to lock your files
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
OneDrive for Android now lets you lock your files down with your fingerprint, taking the place of the PIN authentication already available with the app.
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Microsoft News now official, rolling out to everyone on iOS and Android
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft News is now official as the platform powering the company's news apps on Android, iOS and Windows, as well as MSN.com.
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Microsoft Launcher beta picks up new family feature, Edge improvements
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft Launcher is bolstering its lineup of family features with the latest beta update.
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MSN News is becoming Microsoft News on Android and iOS
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Following its major redesign in January, the MSN News app for Android and iOS has been renamed to Microsoft News.
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Microsoft To-Do updated on Android with faster sync, new 'undo' option
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft To-Do has picked up several small tweaks across Android and iOS, including faster sync and new ways to interact with your tasks.
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Microsoft Launcher beta gets new icon gestures and family controls
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft Launcher beta testers can check out a handful of new features starting today, including gesture controls for app icons and folders.
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Google Cloud Platform to reportedly power portion of Apple's iCloud services
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
According to a new report, Apple and Google have struck a deal that will see Google Cloud Platform powering a portion of Apple's iCloud services.
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Gears Pop! will take fun-sized Gears of War action mobile
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Gears Pop! is bringing one of Microsoft's signature Xbox franchises to the mobile world.
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Google reportedly plans to match Apple's new subscription revenue sharing split
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Following Apple's debut of a new subscription revenue sharing split for the App Store, a new report claims that Google plans to match the new terms.
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Inaugural Google Play Awards will highlight killer apps at Google I/O 2016
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google is set to kick off the first-ever Google Play Awards at Google I/O 2016 in an effort to shine the spotlight on some of Google Play's best apps.
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Google Play now supports promo codes for apps and in-app purchases
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google Play now supports promo codes for apps and in-app purchases, allowing developers to create and distribute up to 500 codes per quarter for their apps.
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Google Cloud Platform to power Spotify's streaming back end
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
In a bit of a win for Google, Spotify has announced that it will be migrating its back end infrastructure to the Google Cloud Platform.
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Snag select Star Wars comics at up to 80 percent off on Google Play
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google Play is offering up a pretty good deal for Star Wars fans, offering up to 80 percent off select comics based in the world of the iconic franchise.
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Google streamlining Hangouts on the web with interface tweaks, higher quality video
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google has announced some updates coming to Hangouts video calls on the web, including a tweaked interface, along with faster, crisper full-screen video.
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HBO GO & MAX GO grab Lollipop support, higher resolution streaming
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Google expands free Google Play content to Sudan
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google has expanded free Google Play content to Sudan, bringing greater access to apps to a wider audience.
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Google Play gift cards arrive in Turkey and South Korea
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Galaxy Notes 2 and 3, Galaxy S4 to get Lollipop, according to Samsung Finland
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Samsung UK offers up free, fancy Mont Blanc pen with purchase of Galaxy Note 4
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Android 5.0 Lollipop rolls out to the Galaxy Note 3 on T-Mobile
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