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Android

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Sep 14, 2015

Apple's latest round of devices—including the MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, and the iPhone 6S—use a new touch input method that can detect when you've applied a bit more force than usual. Dubbed "Force To ...

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Sep 10, 2015

I have a Galaxy S 6 through Verizon. I cannot get rid of this $%^&n 'My Places' notification. I have tried a force stop (it turns itself back on), clearing data/cache...disable and clear defaults are ...

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Sep 10, 2015

Practically every smartphone comes with a built-in camera app, but these apps are generally created by the device's manufacturer. And let's face it, manufacturers are hardware companies first and fore ...

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Sep 4, 2015

In response to the success of Apple Pay and an attempt to stave off the appealing Samsung Pay service, Google is completely revamping Android's mobile payments system. Instead of just using Google Wal ...

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Sep 2, 2015

As Android owners, we ultimately have to look at our device and ask the difficult question: "Where the hell did all these applications come from?"We're all guilty of installing the latest and greatest ...

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Aug 31, 2015

Let's say you got a little careless while installing apps from unknown sources, and now your Android device has been infected by malware. Or perhaps your friend has come to you for help after they had ...

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Aug 28, 2015

Performance boosters generally get a bad rap, but that doesn't mean they should all be dismissed—particularly when they're as well thought out as the latest work from developer Danijel Markov. After r ...

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Aug 28, 2015

When purchasing a new phone, one of the most vital features to consider is battery life. Everyone wants to know how long they can use their device without needing to hug a wall. Increasingly, more and ...

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Aug 28, 2015

Many modern Android devices use a display technology called AMOLED. These screens differ from traditional LCD displays in that each pixel emits its own light, so a backlight is not required. Even bett ...