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June 30
- What you missed this week on CordCutters.com
- The BlackBerry KEY2 is in a market with no competitors — but is that enough to make it sell?
June 29
- Thousands of Android and iOS apps are leaking your data through their Firebase backend (Update)
- These U.S. carriers have updated the LG G6 to Android Oreo
- Chrome OS is finally getting a proper video editor with Adobe Project Rush
- You can now sign up for the $15/month AT&T WatchTV
- Republic Relay hands-on: A fantastic take on a kid-friendly 'phone'
- BlackBerry KEY2 vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 camera comparison: Close on price, not quality
June 28
- These are all the Moto phones Motorola is releasing in 2018
- Show your love of Canada this holiday weekend with our Heart Canada home screen theme
- BlackBerry KEY2 vs. BlackBerry KEYone: Should you upgrade?
- How to play Beat Saber on Oculus Go
- Pokémon Go developer Niantic is opening up its AR development platform
- Why Android is vital to Microsoft's software and services strategy
- Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 announced, available at Best Buy for $499.99
- OnePlus promises 2 years of software updates for all phones going forward
- Samsung Messages app is randomly sending pictures for some users
- Amazon's Show Mode docks turn the Fire HD 8 and 10 into Echo Shows
- Instagram Lite launches on the Play Store, available first in Mexico
- What was your first smartphone?
- Keep an eye on this: Big changes are coming for Sling TV
- LG G6: Specs, problems, availability, and more!
- Xiaomi's Redmi Note 5 series crosses 5 million sales in four months
June 27
- Should you update your NVIDIA Shield TV to Android Oreo?
- NVIDIA Shield TV Android 8.0 Oreo update rollout is back on!
- Android and Chrome OS will reportedly get 'Better Together' integration
- HQ Trivia for Android: Everything you need to know
- Google Calendar gets new out of office and work hour tools
- Pokémon Quest for Android: Everything you need to know
- YouTube picture-in-picture no longer requires YouTube Premium/Red
- The KEY2's keyboard shortcuts are one of the best features of any phone
- The tendrils of media control [#acpodcast]
- Samsung will stop giving out points for using Bixby
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9 event set for August 9 in New York City
- Google Duplex will begin testing in the real world this summer
- DirecTV Now and Android TV — where the hell is it?
- Skull & Bones for PlayStation 4: Hands-on impressions from E3 2018
- What do you like the most about Google's Pixel phones
- Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 are coming to mid-range phones this year
- Qualcomm wants to own the 'kid watch' market with its new Snapdragon Wear 2500 platform
June 26
- The bezel-less OPPO Find X isn't coming to the United States
- Google Maps' major redesign is now rolling out to all users
- Google Podcasts vs. Pocket Casts: Which podcast app should you use?
- WPA3 Wi-Fi security standard is officially rolling out to replace the 14-year-old WPA2
- Asus ZenFone 5 coming to the UK on July 9 for £350
- Android Messages for web is officially rolling out to all users [Update]
- Is it safe to use third-party charging accessories with your phone?
- These are all the Android Go apps you can download right now
- The Crew 2 for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know
June 25
- Our iPhone friends can now download the iOS 12 public beta
- T-Mobile FamilyMode offers digital parenting tools for $10/month
- Oculus TV now available for watching shows on Oculus Go
- Apple, Facebook, Google, and more are meeting to talk data privacy
- Moto G6 Play vs. Moto E5 Plus: Which should you buy?
- Android Pie features you'll love: Better, faster biometrics
- These are all the phones Xiaomi is releasing in 2018
- What do you do with your old phone after buying a new one?
- The Android Pie feature I'm most excited for will actually help me use my phone less
- The $159 Nokia 3.1 is now available in the U.S. from Amazon, Best Buy
June 23
- Doubling down on what works [#acpodcast]
- What you missed this week on CordCutters.com
- Is there a single USB-C headphone adapter that works with all phones?
- 10 awesome movies that are leaving Netflix in July 2018
- Google is adding DRM to all Android apps, but it's for the right reasons
June 22
- Bethesda lawsuit says Westworld game is 'blatant rip-off' of Fallout Shelter
- Sunrise Gold Galaxy S9 hands-on: Enjoy the view
- 4 Galaxy S9 and S9+ Cases If You Need a Belt or Holster Case
- What's new on Hulu for July 2018
- Pop-up cameras are just the evolution of the slider phone
June 21
- Microsoft Launcher beta picks up new family feature, Edge improvements
- What's new on Netflix for July 2018
- Google Account page on Android updated with new UI and features
- What's new on Amazon Prime Video for July 2018
- Microsoft launches new Bing visual search features on Android and iOS
- Four Great Quick Chargers for Galaxy S9
- You can now talk to Google Home without saying 'Hey, Google' every time
- States can now force you to pay online sales tax
- Nanoleaf Remote review: The Smart Home conversation starter
- You're not the only one who doesn't have Android Messages' web client yet
- AT&T's new 'WatchTV' skinny bundle is available — here's what you need to know
- Amazon Fire TV Cube is officially available today!
June 20
- These are the Nokia phones that have been updated to Android Oreo
- YouTube Premium is Google's bundle future — and its only great streaming deal
- 3 Reasons To Buy Amazon's Cloud Cam and 2 Reasons Not To
- Microsoft News now official, rolling out to everyone on iOS and Android
- I want to start seeing more crazy beautiful finishes on flagship phones
- UNREAL Mobile officially launches, lowers its unlimited plan to $10/month
- Beautiful new 'Sunrise Gold' Galaxy S9 is exclusive to Best Buy and Samsung.com
- What's your favorite phone/dialer app?
June 19
- Adobe's Project Rush brings 'all-in-one' video editing to all your devices
- YouTube TV adds 16 Starz channels as a $9 add-on
- Google's adding a new layer of security to peer-to-peer APK downlods
- Evie Launcher's update positions it as a perfect replacement to Google Now Launcher
- Adobe Spark Post is now available on Android
- CordCutters.com answers: Do you need an 'HD' antenna?
- Microsoft Edge beta for Android picks up Adblock Plus support
- Killing Floor Incursion review: Guns, zombies, and severed arms
- OPPO Find X is here with a pop-up slider for all three cameras
- Even with the Pixel 3 on the horizon, the Pixel 2 is still worth getting
June 18
- Samsung brings back customizable text message ringtones for each contact
- Lock screen customization is dead
- From Google to your phone: The life of an Android security update
- Google's investing $550 million into Chinese shopping site JD.com
- The Sidekick Remote control, as reviewed by CordCutters.com
- Three reasons the RED Hydrogen One could be the most interesting phone of 2018
- These are all the phones LG is releasing in 2018
- What do you use the S Pen for?
June 17
- A Father's Day tribute to beloved music in the age of smart speakers
- Visiting China is a great way to realize just how much you rely on Google
June 16
- What you missed on CordCutters.com for June 16, 2018
- Android Go is the right way for Google to reach its 'next billion'
- Action Launcher v37 adds powerful 'desktop shortcuts' and Android P UI
June 15
- There is a YouTube channel is dedicated to getting you caught up for Kingdom Hearts 3
- These are all the phones Samsung is releasing in 2018
- Six Fitbit employees have been charged with stealing Jawbone trade secrets
- Android Central's Best of E3 2018 Awards!
- Sony says it's stopping development of its Xperia Home launcher [Update]
- Is Android Pie Beta 2 safe to use as a daily driver?
- How's your OnePlus 6 battery life?
- Rymek Typewriter Bluetooth Keyboard review: $200 of nerdy goodness
- Modern Dad does the Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition
June 14
- Samsung to use 100% renewable energy in the U.S., China, and Europe by 2020
- Mophie Charge Stream Pad+: Why plug-in charging for smartphones may soon be obsolete
- Moto Z3 Play vs. Moto Z2 Play: Should you upgrade?
- Control for PlayStation 4: First look and questions answered!
- This is how the pop-up selfie camera works on the Vivo NEX
- Verizon announces its third unlimited plan that costs $95/month
- Google confirms the death of rootless Substratum theming in Android Pie
- June 2018 security patch breaking Nokia 7 Plus handsets on Android Pie beta
- The BlackBerry KEY2 is awesome, but I desperately want a Priv 2 slider
June 13
- Google appears to be working on Windows 10 certification for its Pixelbook
- WhatsApp will continue to work on Android Gingerbread until 2020
- Netflix will soon add games to its streaming lineup
- Google's Digital Wellbeing initiative: Everything you need to know
- Twitter doubles down on news with new app features and notifications
- MSN News is becoming Microsoft News on Android and iOS
- Kingdom Hearts 3 for PlayStation 4: Hands-on impressions from E3 2018
- Ring's $199 Alarm system is now up for pre-order, ships July 4
June 12
- Hands on with Marvel's Spider-Man for PlayStation 4
- Google Pixel Launcher will soon let you manually toggle its dark/light theme
- Spyro: Reignited Trilogy for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know!
- Amazon Fire TV and the ADB.Miner malware — what you need to know
- BlackBerry KEY2 and 6GB of RAM: Why it's a big deal
- Inline installation of Chrome extensions coming to an end
- Acer Chromebook 11 (2018) review: Simple, dependable, and affordable
- Plume is launching a $60/year subscription service for its Wi-Fi routers
- Silk White OnePlus 6 hands-on: Kiss from a rose (gold)
- Huawei MediaPad M5 now available in the U.S. for $319 and up
- Vivo NEX hands-on preview: One step closer to a bezel-less future
- Vivo NEX specs: 6.59-inch display, Snapdragon 845, 4000mAh battery
- Vivo NEX is official with super-thin bezels, pop-up front camera and top-end specs
- Do you prefer LCD or OLED displays on smartphones?
- Uber Lite is a barebones version of the app that comes in at just 5MB
- OnePlus teams up with Gameloft to launch the OnePlus Asphalt Cup in India
June 11
- These are all the Android games announced at E3 2018
- Asus ZenFone 5Q now available for $299 in the U.S.
- VPNFilter malware has infected a million routers — here's what you need to know
- Command and Conquer Rivals: Everything you need to know!
- Lawnchair Launcher gets official v1.0 release, v2.0 beta coming soon
- Android P Beta 2 now available for Sony Xperia XZ2
- The Fitbit Ace is now available for $99.95 and is made specifically for kids
- How to keep your Oculus Go from fogging up
- Command & Conquer: Rivals now available in pre-alpha on the Play Store
- LG V40: How LG's next flagship can win me over and find success
- OxygenOS 5.1.6 update for the OnePlus 6 enables portrait mode for the front camera
- Gears Pop! will take fun-sized Gears of War action mobile
June 10
- Why is it so hard to 'root' a smartphone?
June 9
- Where to buy a replacement Oculus Go controller
- What you missed on CordCutters.com
June 8
- Now more efficient, with less jank [#acpodcast]
- Google Assistant vs. Cortana: Which is better for you?
- You can use the Pixelbook's power button as a two-factor authentication key
- Chrome OS to soon offer 'integration' with Android Messages
- How are you liking Android P Developer Preview 3?
- These are the Xiaomi phones that will be updated to MIUI 10
June 7
- The effect of the Sprint + T-Mobile merger on MVNOs will soon be discovered
- Future Chromebooks may come with eSIMs and Project Fi support
- Samsung Gear S4 smartwatch may use Wear OS, not Tizen [Update]
- Live sports you can watch with your Oculus Go
- BlackBerry KEY2 Hands-On by MrMobile
- BlackBerry KEY2 Specifications
- Mobile gaming is influencing the future of the gaming industry as a whole
- The biggest problem facing YouTube Music comes from within
June 6
- Aerial Dream (or, how to get the excellent Apple TV screensavers on Android TV)
- Inbox's location-based reminders are going away
- Sonos Beam is a smart TV soundbar launching July 17 for $399
- YouTube Music vs. Google Play Music: Which should you use?
- 6 reasons I'm excited for the BlackBerry KEY2
- MrMobile goes hands-on with the Moto Z3 Play
- T-Mobile's 600 MHz Extended Range LTE is now active in over 900 markets
- Here's every Moto Mod you can buy for the Moto Z series
- Amazon opens up the Echo Look availability to all U.S. customers for $200
- Moto Z3 Play Specifications
- Unlocked LG G6 finally gets Android 8.0 Oreo update
- LG Q Stylus series announced with IP68 water resistance, Oreo, and more
June 5
- You can now add kids under 13 to Project Fi group plans via Family Link
- What's the most important feature you look for in a new phone?
- Instagram says it's fixed a bug that was causing the Android app to crash
- 3 Great Keyboards for your Samsung Tab S3
- These are the Chromebooks that can run Android and Linux apps
- HTC U12+ vs. LG G7 ThinQ: Which should you buy?
- The 'bezel-less' Lenovo Z5 has been announced — with a notch and chin
- This is what the BlackBerry KEY2 looks like [Update]
- Is it worth buying the Galaxy S8 in June 2018?
- I'm excited for the BlackBerry KEY2 because virtual keyboards are still terrible
- ASUS unveils blood pressure-reading VivoWatch BP
June 4
- Android's June 2018 security update brings Bluetooth and display improvements to Pixel phones
- NVIDIA unwraps Jetson Xavier and Issac, an AI and autonomy platform for robotics
- Google Lens now has a standalone app you can download
- 6 features from iOS 12 that need to come to Android
- Might and Magic Elemental Guardians for Android: What you need to know
- Google's mid-range Pixel phone to come out next year with a Snapdragon 710
- DOJ Antitrust Chief likely won't block the T-Mobile and Sprint merger
- Microsoft To-Do rolls out list sharing for everyone
- Google Chrome now makes it dead simple to add emojis in Chrome OS [Update]
- Netherlands court rules that Samsung isn't required to update old phones
- Project Fi wish list: 3 things that would make me switch
- ASUS ROG Phone hands-on: A fantastic option for a particular kind of gamer
- ASUS ROG Phone specs: 90Hz AMOLED display, 512GB storage, Snapdragon 845, and RGB lighting!
June 3
- Google removed the 'Tablets' section from the official Android site (Update: It's back up)
June 1
- ARM aims to match laptop performance with new Cortex-A76 CPU
- Random Android bug shows your recent texts if you search 'the1975..com' [Update]
- LG G7: Review, Specs, Availability, Problems and more!
- Lenovo is working on a new version of its unique Yoga Book 2-in-1
- What YouTube Music means for the future of Google Play Music
- Best Buy opens pre-orders for HP's 2-in-1 Chromebook [Update]
- Is the OnePlus 6 worth buying over the Galaxy S9?
- Should you buy a phone case or a skin?