Dan Thorp-Lancaster
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Microsoft's Arrow Launcher picks up tablet support in latest update
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Arrow Launcher, an experimental launcher from Microsoft’s Garage division, has picked up another big update with tablet support in tow.

Formula 1 launching F1 TV streaming service for 2018 season
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Formula 1 is set to put the pedal to the metal with a new streaming service, F1 TV.

Google's Nexus team answers burning questions about the 6P and 5X
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google's Nexus team took to a Reddit AMA today to answer some of the community's burning questions about the new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. Here are the highlights.

CNBC brings live streaming video to its Android app
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

New endless runner 'Speedy Ninja' launches in closed beta April 8
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Cyanogen partners with Playphone to bring social gaming to emerging markets
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Cyanogen has announced a partnership with Playphone, a social gaming network and store, that will preinstall the Playphone app on Cyanogen OS devices in emerging markets.

Acer's all-in-one Chromebase available this month in the U.S. starting at $329
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Acer's all-in-one Chrome OS devices will be available for purchase this month starting with the non-touchscreen variant at $329.99.

Endomondo update aims to help you keep your New Year's resolutions
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

E FUN unveils four additions to its Nextbook Ares series of tablets
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

New USB Type-C Authentication spec can stop faulty cables before they do damage
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The USB Implementers Forum has announced a new authentication specification that seeks to prevent non-compliant USB Type-C cables from doing damage to connected devices.

Developers can now track and respond to Google Play reviews through Zendesk
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Zendesk has announced a new integration with Google Play that will allow its customers to easily track and respond to their app reviews on Google Play.

Magellan debuts Android-powered GPS unit for truckers
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

theScore launches new eSports app with live coverage and breaking news
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Hyundai brings Android Wear compatibility to its Blue Link app
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Bank of America is bringing Android Pay support to 5,000 ATMs this year
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Bank of America has announced that it plans to roll out support for Android Pay at 5,000 of its cardless ATMs by the end of 2016.

Honda's first car with Android Auto will be the 2016 Honda Accord [Update]
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
At an event in Silicon Valley today, Honda announced that the 2016 Honda Accord will include Android Auto, expanding the platform to another popular line of vehicles.

Dell announces its latest Android tablet, the 10.5-inch Venue 10 7000
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Microsoft acquires SwiftKey, pledges continued development of Android app
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft has acquired SwiftKey, the company behind the popular predictive keyboard of the same name.

Google Maps' new timeline feature puts location history at your fingertips [Update]
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Start securing your home with this $36 Wyze Cam Sense Starter Kit
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Looking to hop on the smart camera train? If so, this $36 indoor smart home camera and sensor bundle from Wyze is an easy buy.

Google highlights how Chromecast is helping apps shine
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google took to a blog post today to talk about how the Chromecast has been a boon for app developers, driving increased engagement and monetization to their apps.

Google Apps for Work customers can snag a Yubico security key for $9
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Ubisoft's Driver Speedboat Paradise will splash onto Android this April
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Google brings automatic pausing for Flash content to Chrome desktop beta
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google announced that it has worked with Adobe to bring a new feature to its Chrome desktop browser that automatically pauses Flash content that isn't essential to a website that you're viewing.

FTC, FCC want to know more about how carriers and manufacturers issue security updates
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The FCC and FTC have launched a fact-finding mission of sorts to learn more about how carriers and device manufacturers issue security updates to phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
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