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Nab a Google Store Holiday Discount on Nexus 6P, More

Snag a deal on the Nexus 6P, Chromecast Audio, or a Chromebook.

By Stephanie Mlot
Nexus 6P

Android Wear Faces Get Designer Update

Google wants to ensure you're never bored looking at your wrist.

By Stephanie Mlot
Android Wear designer watch faces

Oukitel K10000 Smartphone Teases 10-Day Battery Life

The trade-off is that the rest of the phone's specs aren't nearly as impressive.

By Stephanie Mlot
Oukitel K10000 smartphone

Report: Samsung Galaxy S7 Has Pressure-Sensitive Screen

The Wall Street Journal said the South Korean tech giant is also eyeing a retina scanner.

By Stephanie Mlot
Galaxy S6 Edge

Walmart Pay Takes on Apple, Google

Walmart Pay is compatible with iOS and Android and major credit, debit, pre-paid, or Walmart gift cards.

By Stephanie Mlot
Walmart Pay

Cortana for iOS, Android Available Now

A "more integrated" Cortana experience will also roll out to Cyanogen-based devices.

By Stephanie Mlot
Cortana

Google Rolls Out 'Safe Browsing' Alerts on Chrome for Android

The feature is now on by default, shielding Chrome users on Android from malware and other unwanted software.

By Stephanie Mlot
PC Mag

Secure Messaging App Signal Arrives on the Desktop

For now, the desktop beta works only with Android gadgets; Signal Desktop support for iOS is in the works.

By Stephanie Mlot
Signal Desktop beta

Uber Adds Vehicle Light Strips So You Don't Get in the Wrong Car

For now, Uber's SPOT service is only available in Seattle.

By Stephanie Mlot
Uber SPOT

YouTube Kids App Under Fire Again

Among the concerns of the CCFC and CDD are ads for snack foods and soda within the YouTube Kids app.

By Stephanie Mlot
YouTube Kids

Google Will Donate to Charity Every Time You Use Android Pay

Through Dec. 31, Google will donate $1 to special needs education projects each time you use Android Pay.

By Stephanie Mlot
Android Pay

Pepsi Prepping P1 Smartphone in China

Chinese consumers can reserve the Pepsi Phone P1s for ¥999 via jd.com.

By Stephanie Mlot
Pepsi P1 smartphone

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition Canceled Over 'Quality Issue'

9to5Google tips defective hardware that affects the watch's day-to-day functionality.

By Stephanie Mlot
LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition

Google Play to Identify Apps With Ads

Starting next year, Android users should keep an eye out for "ad-supported" labels next to apps.

By Stephanie Mlot
9 Hidden Marshmallow Tips

Google Nexus 6P vs. iPhone 6s Plus: Flagship Phablets Face Off

The Nexus 6P is Google's big (literally and figuratively) new smartphone. Can it compete with the iPhone 6s Plus?

By Ajay Kumar
New Nexus 6p vs iPhone 6s plus

Touchjet Pond Projector Review

3.0

The Touchjet Pond Projector comes equipped with Android OS and lets you play games, stream movies, and even show business presentations without a PC.

By M. David Stone
Touchjet Pond Projector

Crank Up Your Workout With 'Spotify Running' on Android

"We'll match the perfect music in time to your step to help you go the extra mile," Spotify said.

By Angela Moscaritolo
Spotify Running

Russia: Google Abuses Position With Android App Bundling

Google could face fines or be required to allow competing services to be pre-installed on Android devices.

By Stephanie Mlot
10 Must-Have Android Apps

Can Android Help Save the PC Industry?

For first-time smartphone users looking to buy a laptop, an Android-based device might be more familiar.

By Tim Bajarin
Marching Androids

Apple TV vs. Roku vs. Android TV: Media Streamer Shoot-Out

Let's see how the new Apple TV stacks up against the Amazon Fire TV, Roku 3, and other media hubs.

By Will Greenwald
Apple TV vs.  Amazon Fire TV, Roku 3, Nvidia Shield TV, PlayStation TV, Nexus Player