Chainfire Figures Out How To Root Lollipop Without A Modified Kernel
The newest beta of Chainfire's SuperSU comes with a major improvement—as of v2.27, you no longer need a modified kernel to gain root on Lollipop devices. This is a beta, and as Chanfinre says, there's a chance you could break something and get in a bootloop. Still, this is a great…
Google Play Music now lists relevant YouTube videos for All Access subscribers
Looking to heat up the integration with YouTube's new subscription service, Music Key , Google has dropped an interesting little feature for All Access subscribers into the Google Play Music app. Now, when browsing for music or playing a song, the app will show if there is a music video related…
Google Settles Rockstar Patent Lawsuit In Texas, Probably By Paying A Buttload Of Cash
Roughly one year ago, the Rockstar Consortium filed a lawsuit against Google and a number of Android handset companies in the Eastern District of Texas for patent infringement. That consortium consisted of Apple, Ericsson, Microsoft, Sony, and Blackberry, companies that bought up a heap of Nortel…
Google Play Music on Android Wear: How to use it and what it still needs
There's room to improve with Play Music on Wear, but at least it's finally here One of the primary reasons for me to get a smartwatch was for music. Not to listen from it, per se, but to control music from it. Being able to leave the phone inside while I walk my laps is still a somewhat…
Pebble 2.1 Update Lets You Receive Notifications From Any App—Firmware v2.8 Provides More Languages And Special Characters
The Pebble folks have announced a big update to the smartwatch that many wearers have been waiting a long time for. With version 2.1 of the Android companion app, users can receive notifications from any app they have on their device, rather than a few preset options, without having to turn to a…
[Deal Alert] Get All Four Andru Chargers From PowerbyGen For $64.99 (That's ~$35 Off)
Andru is probably the most adorable power adapter in the universe. The bugdroid-inspired plug has movable arms, flexible antennae, and light-up eyes (blue means charging, white is for standby), making it a perfect desk charger and about 100 times more dynamic than the average power brick. The…
[APK Download] YouTube 5.18 Lays The Groundwork For Clip Trimming On Upload
While weren't able to find anything else particularly interesting (note: Music Key is not linked to this update, previous versions had it, too), YouTube 5.18 does include some interesting strings referring to upload trimming. Specifically, these strings: <string…
Google Play Music Starts Providing Shortcuts To Relevant YouTube Videos
Over the last few weeks, we've heard of a feature popping up for Google Play Music All Access users here and there (thanks for the tips!), whereby the app or web interface would link users to relevant music videos inside the app. When listening to or browsing music, the app would show a YouTube…
Droid Zap 3.1 Update Simplifies The UI, Auto Receives Zaps, Adds Some Droid Turbo-Exclusive Perks, And More
Droid Zap began as an exclusive feature that Verizon and Motorola hyped up together , but since then, the feature has spread out to all Android phones and iOS as well. Now the app is getting a visual refresh that should make it look at home on modern devices. The colors are bolder, cards are all…
Need For Speed No Limits coming soon to tear up the road on Android
Electronic Arts' next game in its long running Need for Speed series is coming to the Google Play Store . Need for Speed No Limits is a mobile-exclusive racing game that was announced today with a trailer that combined gameplay footage with video featuring noted professional rally racer Ken…
How to give your Nexus 6 a huge speed boost by disabling device encryption
For those that already have a Nexus 6, you may have noticed the device falling short of expectations given the beastly spec sheet. It turns out Google's implementation of device encryption carries a significant performance penalty.
AT&T's Nexus 6 Is SIM-Locked, Checks Mobile Hotspot Subscription Status For Tethering, And Has The Carrier's Ringtones
After last night's news that the AT&T-sold Nexus 6 has the carrier's logo on the back of the device as well as the boot screen , you just knew there was more to come, right? Well, that time is upon us. It appears that the carrier's Nexus 6 variant is SIM-locked, won't let you…
[APK Teardown + Download] Google Maps 9.1 Offers Helpful Tips About Your Destination And More
Since Google Maps got its update to version 9.1 yesterday, we've been taking a closer look to figure out exactly what's new, and - of course - taking a quick look inside as well. So far, it doesn't seem like a huge update, but there's at least one big change worth highlighting. In…
Evernote Premium Customers Can Now Scan Business Cards Using The Android App (But Free Users Can Get In On This Too)
Evernote premium users on Android are now receiving a feature that can take the frustration out of managing a stack of business cards. Instead of storing them all someplace never to be seen again, people can use the app to take a picture of the card and have the information digitized into a note,…
15 Tips & Tricks for Android Lollipop Users
If you're a new Lollipop user we've got a few tips and tricks to help you get started with Google's sweetest release.
Pebble rolls out revamped Android app, firmware support for 80+ new languages
Pebble has announced today that its smartwatch and related apps are receiving a pretty massive update. For Android , the update comes on two fronts in the form of a completely revamped app, as well as new firmware for the device that brings support for a staggering number of new languages.
How to set up Smart Lock on Android 5.0 Lollipop
You can use a Bluetooth or NFC device to unlock your Android phone. Here's how.
Google Cardboard app brings you front-row to Paul McCartney's concert
Jaunt has released a new virtual reality app for use with Google Cardboard that places you front and center in the middle of Sir Paul McCartney's Live and Let Die concert. The app requires Google Cardboard and a recent 5- to 6-inch smartphone. Looking through Cardboard, you'll be immersed…
Comcast wants to let you track when your cable technician will arrive
Comcast is trying to make waiting for the cable technician to arrive a less unbearable experience than what you're used to. It's beginning to start trials on a system that will allow technicians to update customers on their estimated arrival time through Comcast's MyAccount app . The…
Kingdom Rush: Origins takes the series back in time
Kingdom Rush: Origins, the latest installment in the Kingdom Rush series of games, is now available on Android. The tower defense game adds new locations, new troops, and of course, new towers. As the name suggests, Origins takes place before the events of the first two games.
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