Dan Thorp-Lancaster
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OtterBox reveals lineup of rugged cases for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Rugged case maker OtterBox has outed its lineup of tough cases for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.

Sprint LG G5 pre-orders kick off March 24 ahead of April 1 launch
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Sprint has officially confirmed that it will launch the LG G5 on April 1, with pre-orders set to kick off on March 24.

LG's latest video shows off more UX 4.0 features ahead of LG G4 launch
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Samsung Gear S2 update brings new watch faces, apps and more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The Samsung Gear S2 has received a fresh update, bringing along new watch faces, apps and more.

Here are the phones that are compatible with the Samsung Gear S2
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
One of the great things about the new Samsung Gear S2 is that it works with non-Samsung smartphones, and Samsung has provided a handy list of phones that will work with the smartwatch out the gate.

Samsung Notes and Reminders will soon sync to Microsoft To Do and OneNote
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published

Microsoft's Family Safety app launches on Android and iOS
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published

As Slack and Microsoft bicker, Google is fine with doing its own thing
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Microsoft Defender comes to Android to curtail phishy links (and more)
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published

OneDrive for Android now lets you unlock with your face. Yes, yours.
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
OneDrive for Android added a new security method with its latest update: your face. The app now allows you access your files using face unlock if you have a device that supports that feature.

All the differences between the types of folding devices
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published

Microsoft Launcher for Android losing Cortana by 'end of April'
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft is preparing to give Cortana in Microsoft Launcher for Android the ax. The company says Cortana services in Microsoft Launcher will be discontinued "by the end of April."

OneNote for Android adds dark mode, new inking experience, and more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
OneNote for Android has finally joined its counterpart on iOS, adding dark mode to the mix. That's in addition to a new, modern inking experience, and the option to reorder sections.

Mobile World Canceled: What the decision to call off MWC 2020 means for the industry — and you
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published

Judge temporarily halts Microsoft's $10 billion Pentagon contract at Amazon's request
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published

Download Surface Duo's signature ringtone for your phone now
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
You may not be able to get your hands on Microsoft's Surface Duo quite yet, but you can add a little bit of Duo flavor to your current phone with its signature ringtone.

Twitter is down right now, preventing people from sending new tweets (Updated)
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published

Microsoft's 'Your Phone' app now lets anyone make and receive calls from their PC
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
After testing with Windows Insiders for months, Your Phone calling is now generally available. Anyone can now use the Your Phone app to make and receive calls from their PC.

Google deprecating Google Talk for Windows on Feb. 23
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Xbox One November update arrives with Google Assistant, Gamertag updates, more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Xbox One November 2019 update is here, and there's plenty of new stuff to check out. This update brings Google Assistant support, updates for Gamertags, text filters, and more.
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