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Verizon strike is causing a drop in new customers

Verizon Wireless saw a significant drop in the number of new FiOS orders and installations this quarter thanks to the ongoing strike of its telephone, cable TV and broadband installers. Although the company has sourced replacement workers, these have been focused on repairs as opposed to new installations for the past five weeks.

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Children on average now get their first smartphone at age 10

It’s probably not massively surprising to anyone that kids are engaging the digital age at younger and younger ages. Nevertheless, it may be a bit jarring for some to learn that the average age that a child gets their first smartphone is now the tender age of 10.3. TechCrunch’s Jay Donovan reports that he got a sneak peek at a study that reveals some surprising actualities about today’s…

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15 best Android multiplayer games

Android gaming has been steadily getting better. Before, we had simple puzzle games and we could invite our Facebook contacts to be our friends in games. Multiplayer games used to mean just leaderboards. There are now a ton of games that support actual multiplayer play, including real time co-op or PvP. If you’re looking for something to play with your friends, here are the best Android…

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Google IO session confirms Android apps and Play Store are coming to Chrome

Google IO 2016 has proven to be full of goodies. We have been telling you all about them throughout the day, but sometimes there’s more to these events than meets the eye. Developers are learning the technicalities regarding the latest trends, so they may sometimes get an early glimpse at things that weren’t exactly announced in the keynote.

Such is the case with one of the sessions that was…

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Google’s Playbook app puts tips, articles, and other helpful hints within easy reach for developers Google I/O 2016 is now in full swing and considering the developer-centric nature of the conference, it’s no surprise that a number of new developer tools have been officially unveiled today.

Spotify now available for Android TV

You didn’t think the NVIDIA Shield Android TV was the only one getting Spotify support, right? Well, it is not. The official Spotify Android TV application has hit the Google Play Store and any compatible device can download it.

Spotify continues to be a favorite among music streaming users. The service’s selection is as ample as they get, and the fact that you can use it for free makes it…

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Dark mode goes away in latest Android N preview [Diving into Android N]

What’s with Google and Android‘s dark mode? We first talked about it back during the ‘Diving into Android M’ article series, but it disappeared and never made it to Marshmallow’s final release. Then we found out it was back with Android N, but now that the latest developer preview beta release is outwe come bearing bad news, which may keep you up at night (just like your display). Dark mode…

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“Reactionary”: thoughts on the Google I/O 2016 keynote

During today’s Google I/O 2016 keynote, the announcements came thick and fast, but one thing was clear: Google’s annual announcement fest was pretty light on new stuff. We got yet another new messaging app, minor updates on Android N, an Amazon Echo competitor, a new version of Google Now and plans for a long-overdue Android Wearupdate. But revolutionary new announcements were pretty thin on…

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Google could unveil chat bot initiative at I/O today

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Bots, bots, bots! Silicon Valley is going crazy over bots. In particular, chat bots, software designed to mimic conversations with real humans.

And now Google is jumping on the bandwagon.

According to a report from The Information, Google may launch a new chat bot initiative at Google I/Otoday. Google is reportedly developing tools for developers to create their own chat bots that…

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Marshmallow arrives to AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

While the final release of Android N is likely not too far off now, there are still a number of devices that haven’t even made the jump over to Marshmallow. Among these neglected flagships are the AT&T version of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, but thankfully the wait is finally over.

Starting today, both the S6 and its edgier (literally) brother are getting Android 6.0. While many other…

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Google is driving another nail into the coffin of Flash In a move that should surprise nobody, Google Chrome will disable Flash by default on most websites, starting later this year.

The EU is about to slap Google with a $3.4 billion fine: The Telegraph

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The European Union is preparing to fine Google for anti-competitive practices, according to a report from UK’s The Telegraph.

The newspaper cites sources claiming that Google is facing a fine of around €3 billion ($3.4 billion), with the final decision expected to be taken before the summer recess. An announcement could happen as soon as next month.

The European…

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WhatsApp preparing to roll out video calling to beta users

A beta version of WhatsApp for Android included the option to initiate a video call. The feature was not active for most users, and it was removed with a later update, but it’s a sign that the full release of the feature is approaching.

Video calling for WhatsApp has been in the works for at least six months – back in December, screenshots of the iOS version of the app leakedshowing a basic…

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Crowdfunding project of the week: POP is a power bank that sticks to your phone Welcome to your new crowdfunding project of the week! In this article series we aim to highlight some of the hottest products being featured in crowdfunding sites like…

T-Mobile celebrating Friday the 13th by offering free LG G Pad F 8.0

Obviously, Friday the 13th is the best day to make a tablet purchase… right? We are not sure, but whether you are superstitious or not, you just can’t say not to a free tablet. T-Mobile is trying to turn this date’s fame around by offering a free LG G Pad F 8.0. But you should hurry, as this deal is only available this weekend!

The LG G Pad F 8.0 currently costs $239.76. Going by the price, you…

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LG Phoenix 2 rises from the ashes with a price tag of just $100

The name Phoenix is something that should evoke a powerful force (or technically a bird)rising out of the ashes in triumph. That’s not exactly what AT&T and LG had in mind with the original Phoenix, which offered relatively uninspiring specs including a 600MHz processor and 3.2-inch display when it debuted in 2011. With the announcement of the AT&T GoPhone exclusive LG Phoenix 2 are we finally…

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Get the unlocked HTC 10 working on Verizon with this hack

If you’re looking to buy an HTC 10in the United States, you have a few options to choose from. You can buy the unlocked model from HTC, and that will get you quicker updates, no carrier branding whatsoever, and also compatibility with T-Mobile and AT&T’s networks. There’s also a model available for purchase from Verizon, but this one comes with the famous Verizon logo on the back and also…

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