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Hump Day Question: What Android Game is Your Current Addiction?

Tim April 24, 2024 9

Is there an Android game that has you addicted? Are you one of the millions of people who can't stop thinking about AFK Journey? You may be entitled to compensation. Just kidding, there is no hope. But seriously, there have been a number of Android games over...

Xfinity Mobile Customers Can Now Access Millions of Gig-Speed WiFi Hotspots

Tim April 23, 2024 1

Xfinity Mobile announced this week that starting now, customers can access millions of gig-speed WiFi hotspots across the country. If you're a Comcast customer, you might already be aware that in many areas, Xfinity-powered hotspots are available for using...

Android Community Reacts to Photos of Pixel 9 Pro

Tim April 23, 2024 14

Late last week, photos of the Pixel 9 Pro began circulating on the web. Now that they have had time to percolate, we have gone back to see how people are reacting to the change in hardware design. Initial reactions to leaked hardware are important. If people...

Google Brings Pixel and Android Teams Together Because AI

Kellen April 18, 2024 3

If you didn't already know that Google was going heavy on AI, major reorganization news out of the Search giant today should finally help you realize that they believe AI is the future and they need teams working closer together to realize it. Google CEO...

Google Drive on Desktop Gets Dark Mode

Tim April 16, 2024 6

Considering how long this seemed to take, we didn't think this day was ever coming. After a good amount of waiting, Google Drive on the web is now available with dark mode, and yup, it's super hot. Google showcases dark mode for Drive in all of its glory down...

Here’s the Pixel 8a in Every Color

Tim April 12, 2024 14

It was only a few days ago when we saw an actual photo of the upcoming Pixel 8a. As we continue to push towards Google I/O next month, it's a safe bet we'll continue seeing more of this device, and with that said, here's the Pixel 8a in every color we expect...

Android 15 Beta 1 Issues Include Busted NFC, Other Various Bugs

Tim April 12, 2024 12

We have a fresh Android build on our hands, that being Android 15 Beta 1. Released just yesterday afternoon, folks are already compiling lists of what's borked. Thankfully, the lists aren't too long, though, if anyone was on the fence about flashing this beta...

Google One VPN Shutting Down Because No One Uses It

Tim April 12, 2024 44

In late October of 2020, Google added a VPN service to its 2TB storage plans. In early 2023, the company expanded the same VPN to all of its plans, but apparently that still hasn't helped boost user numbers. With Google not being one to support an unused...