Android is a mobile operating system owned and maintained by Google. The Android team started the project in 2003 as an operating system for digital cameras, but soon switched to developing it for mobile devices, before being acqui-hired by Google in 2005.
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Facebook's 'Bonfire' comes to Android (sort of)
Facebook's latest attempt at a standalone app -- that totally isn't a complete copy of another -- is available now on Android. ...
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How to grow and monetize your Instagram account
Instagram has been the most disruptive social network to redistribute social power away from paparazzi and publications ...
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9 of the best apps for sharing files between devices and friends
Here are the best apps for moving files between your computers and devices and sending them to your contacts. For Android, ...
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You can now add color to your Facebook posts
Facebook is today adding a small feature that's a big visual departure for the platform: you can now add background colors ...
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Facebook for Android now lets you save videos to watch offline
Facebook is battling poor internet connectivity by giving you the option to view videos offline.
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5 pieces of wearable tech for meditation & mindfulness
With projections on wearable tech becoming a $75 billion dollar industry by 2025, the largest sector ripe for cashing in ...
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Find My iPhone doesn't work on an Android device
If you've misplaced your iPhone and only have an Android device to track it down with, you're sadly out of luck. Find My ...
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Opera is expanding its suite of cryptocurrency tools with a built-in wallet
Opera is preparing to give Android users a built-in Crypto Wallet, the latest in its suite of tools for cryptocurrencies. ...
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Here’s what Sirin Labs’ $1,000 blockchain phone looks like
Remember Sirin Labs – the Israeli manufacturer that built the $16,000 Solarin smartphone nobody wanted? The company is ...
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Report: Apple's iPhone 6 has the highest failure rate among iPhones -- but Samsung is worse
A recent study of the past five years' worth of iPhone releases saw that the iPhone 6 was, hands down, the worst Apple handset ...
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WORLDSTAAAR: Watch if Google gets whacked with an $11B fine by the EU
Google will most likely be hit with a record fine from the EU today. This is set to be focused around its Android operating ...
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Instagram is testing out a new feature to remove creepy followers discreetly
Instagram is allowing some public users on Android to pick and choose who can follow them. This comes as an alternative to ...
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We tried to force our intern to exercise with this app — it half-worked
Goya-Move is an app that stops children using their phones until they've hit a specific step count. We reviewed it by testing ...
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Report: Facebook ad clicks tumble, but the internet keeps on growing
The new 2018 Q3 Global Digital Statshot report from Hootsuite and We Are Social shows that there was plenty of change in ...
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Researchers find tons of red flags in Bitfi’s ‘unhackable’ cryptocurrency wallet
An ad-hoc collective of security researchers and hackers has revealed that the Bitfi cryptocurrency wallet is full of spyware ...
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All Android phones should run stock OS (including you Samsung!)
Countless consumers around the globe cherish the customization options available to them when it comes to their smartphones, ...
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Hands-on: The Elder Scrolls mobile game is violent fun, but feels shallow
At Gamescom 2018, we got the chance to play a demo of the upcoming 'Elder Scrolls: Blades' game for mobile. It's free-to-play ...
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Anti-semitic vandals rename Manhattan ‘Jewtropolis’ on Snapchat
New Yorkers using apps including Snapchat, Citi Bike, or The Weather Channel will have noticed that this morning New York ...
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Twitter will soon let you switch between algorithmic and real-time feeds
Twitter today announced a change to the way it shows tweets to users. The announcement detailed a future that includes ...
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This week’s best Android games to play while avoiding your colleagues at lunch
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your ...
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Apple acquires Shazam and announces it'll now be ad-free
Apple has officially acquired the musical identification app, Shazam. The hardware giant has also stated that the app will ...
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Palm's new companion phone is the comeback we didn't ask for
The Palm brand is back, and this time, it's on a 'companion phone' that you might use on weekends. Sadly, it's not the return ...
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Google’s Pixel 3 XL grows another notch lmao
Yes, you've heard it right: the most disliked feature on the Google Pixel 3 XL has been multiplying. Users are reporting ...
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October in Africa: Egypt stifles tech innovation, Google gets busy
The Egyptian government has had a busy time of late, shutting down taxi app mergers, taxing e-commerce platforms, and enforcing ...
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Thousands of Google employees walk out to protest harassment, inequality
Google employees today took to the streets in a massive protest. At 11:10 a.m., in every time zone in which the staged walkout ...
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EU’s investigation into Google AdSense is coming to a close
Margrethe Vestager, EU's Competiton Commissioner, confirmed at Web Summit in Lisbon that the probe into Google AdSense would ...
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This magical device can turn your table into a touchscreen
The Puppy Cube is a magical device. It can turn any flat surface into a touchscreen and work as a normal projector too. Check ...
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Your Chromecast can now sync and stream audio along with Google Home speakers
If you've got audio playing on a Google Home speaker, you can now sync that up with anything connected to your Chromecast ...
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This week’s best Android games to help you avoid being trampled in Black Friday sales
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your ...
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Forget Siri: Here's how to use Google Assistant on your iPhone or iPad
It's safe to say the digital assistant wars are over. Siri, arguably, is awful, and the clear-cut favorite in the space is ...
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Report: Some of you definitely did your Cyber Monday shopping at work
New data from analytics company Mixpanel reveals some facts about the habits of online shoppers -- namely that some of you ...
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2018 was a crappy year for tech and science
2018 is dead! Here's just a few of the ways it was a crappy year for technology, science. From Elon Musk to cheating researchers, ...
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Epic Games' store is now open, promises a free title every fortnight
As promised, publisher Epic Games has thrown open the doors to its online store today, with a small selection of PC games ...
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This is the best way to record and share audio on Android
This is the best dictaphone app for Android.
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How to scan documents with your phone
In this article, we show you a quick and easy way of turning a physical document into a digital one using only your phone. ...
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7 awesome apps you might've missed in 2018
Tons of great apps came out in 2018, but it's hard to keep track. Check out TNW's list of awesome apps you might've missed. ...
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These are the 10 coolest Kickstarter campaigns of 2018
Kickstarter is always a mixed bag. On the one hand, there are some of the most innovative products on Earth, all in one place. ...
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Asus' Zenfone Max Pro M2 phone takes on Xiaomi with a massive battery and a $180 price tag
Asus launched its mid-range Zenfone Max Pro M2 phone in India today, and priced it competitively at Rs. 12,999 ($181). The ...
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All those free apps on your phone are tracking your location and selling your data
The New York Times explained how many popular mobile apps are tracking your precise location round the clock, and then selling ...
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Firefox 64 offers better tab management and personalized extension recommendations
Firefox introduced its latest variant – Firefox 64 – last night with features like improved tab management and smart ...
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This week's best Android games to help you forget about Tumblr
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your ...
