Rolling out as a server-side update to v2.5.
This past February, Google finally started implementing its big “Google Pay” re-brand. Android Pay became Google Pay, and Google Wallet was turned into (the terribly named) Google Pay Send. Now, thanks to an update to Google Contacts, it’s getting a convenient integration with the latter of the two services.
First reported by Android Police, Google’s slowly updating its Contacts app with a new shortcut for quickly sending money to [Read More…]
Thankfully, this ‘feature’ will be removed soon.
There’s no such thing as a perfect company, and that’s something OnePlus learned firsthand throughout 2017. During just the last few months of the year, it was discovered that certain OnePlus phones had a root backdoor and that the company was collecting an exorbitant amount of user data without giving customers a clear way to opt out of it.
In the latest entry of this saga, a user on the [Read More…]
Good news Gmail users! Google will stop reading your emails with the purpose of delivering target ads. The practice has been employed ever since 2014, when Google first launched its popular email client. But after receiving numerous criticism on the matter, Google finally announced it will soon stop scanning users’ correspondence. The decision – made […]
When looking to acquire a budget smartphone, most of us probably look towards Chinese manufacturers. But there are some US-based companies that also offer handsets at a bargain. Like BLU. The handset maker is relatively well known for its affordable products which rarely exceed $ 200. The phones seem like a good deal for those don’t
HTC has been decoupling its apps for some time, and the vendor is now sending out invitations for beta testers to try out Sense 8 Home — the launcher on the HTC 10 — on non-HTC phones. The requirements for the closed beta include a non-HTC Android phone that’s running Android 4.4 KitKat and above.
Here’s one such email forwarded to us by a reader:
With Freestyle layouts and a Material Design look and feel, HTC’s [Read More…]
HTC is looking for the best selfies around and if they pick yours, you might just win an HTC 10. The company is asking U.S. residents to send in their best selfies for use in an upcoming video, and will be sending an HTC 10 to a lucky participant.
From HTC on Twitter:
We’re making another “Selfie” video starring #TeamHTC. Send yours for a chance at a #HTC10: https://t.co/jmOCEUKBo7https://t.co/g7AeQxz8k5
— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) [Read More…]
HTC has been sending people who bought the HTC 10 smartphone directly from the company a small but nice gift: an extra USB-C cable, along with its UH OH product protection plan at no extra cost.
Android Central forum members have been reporting they have been receiving the USB-C gift since May 28. The UH OH protection plan will give those HTC 10 owners a free replacement for their phone, if needed, for the next `12 [Read More…]
Samsung has now started sending out approval emails to customers who took advantage of the manufacturer’s promotion offering a free Gear VR (or Gear S2 for Verizon customers) with the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge. And while it’s been a bit of a wait for some already, the email indicates shipping times may be pushed back as far as this summer due to demand. From the email:
Congratulations! Your submission has been approved. [Read More…]
After months of rumors and speculation, we finally know the date on which we’ll get to see Google’s new Nexus smartphones. Google is sending invitations for an event that’s taking place at 9:00 am PT on September 29. Google says that it’ll show “some new treats” at the event and then let attendees spend some hands-on time with ‘em after the presentation.
It’s widely expected that Google will shown the LG [Read More…]
The Moto 360 is one of the best smartwatches on the market. It may not have an ultra premium version but it does almost everything any other smartwatch currently on the market can do. Well, hot on the heels of having the Moto 360 Sport leaked, Motorola are sending out invitations to officially release the second generation Moto 360.
The event will be held on September 8th, 2015 in Shanghai. Lenovo, [Read More…]
