Dan Thorp-Lancaster
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Google Now on Tap update lets you manually select text, search images
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The latest improvements to Google Now on Tap mean that users can now manually select text and search for content inside of photos from any app.

Google Keep adds link previews and autocomplete for grocery lists
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The latest update to Google Keep adds a few minor, albeit nifty features, including link previews and autocomplete suggestions for grocery list items.

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow now rolling out to NVIDIA Shield Tablet LTE in the U.S.
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is now rolling out to the LTE variant of the NVIDIA Shield Tablet in the U.S.

Minecraft: Pocket Edition picks up cross-platform play with Windows 10 version
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Android has snagged a new update that brings along cross-platform play with the Windows 10 Edition Beta, revamped controls, and much more.

Google wants to help you pick your next phone with new online tool
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google has launched a new website that aims to help you pick out your next phone after answer just a few questions about how you plan to use it.

Amazon now lets you test drive Echo's Alexa in your browser
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
You can now get a feel for the power of the Amazon Echo right from your browser.

Podcasts may come to Google Play Music on April 18
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Podcasts may arrive in Google Play Music on April 18, if a newsletter sent out by NPS is to be believed.

Minecraft mobile AR game teased, full reveal coming May 17
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
It looks like Minecraft is getting the Pokémon Go treatment with an upcoming AR mobile game.

Razer's new Hammerhead Duo aims for crisp audio for $60
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Razer's latest set of earbuds target a solid audio experience for nearly any device for a cool $60.

Skype launches call recording across desktop, iOS, and Android
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Skype is now ready to record your calls with a click (or tap) across iOS, Android, and desktop.

Google Keep makes its way to the iPhone and iPad
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google Keep is now available for the iPhone and iPad, making the note-taking app more cross-platform than ever.

Google adds a splash of Material Design to movie searches on Android
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Google search gets a speed increase on Chrome for Android
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Microsoft brings Translator smarts to SwiftKey Beta for Android
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The SwiftKey Beta app for Android is embracing its inner polyglot, adding integration with Microsoft Translator in the toolbar.

Fitbit and Snap team up to put expressive Bitmoji on your clock face
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Fitbit and Snap are partnering up to bring some expressive Bitmoji characters to your clock faces.

Huawei equipment found to have 'significant' security flaws, says U.K. report
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Huawei is under fire again, this time from a U.K. oversight committee, which has raised concerns over "significant" security flaws in the company's networking equipment.

Microsoft To-Do beta for Android updated with autosave for notes, more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published

Latest Microsoft Launcher beta tweaks weather widget, works with Microsoft To-Do
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
A fresh beta update for Microsoft Launcher is now available, bringing integration with Microsoft To-Do, a redesigned weather widget, and more.

Microsoft News now lets you save articles for later on Android and iOS
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft News for Android and iOS now lets you stash stories away to read later if you're in a rush.

Microsoft Edge beta for Android adds picture-in-picture support
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Microsoft Edge beta for Android now includes picture-in-picture support, so you can put some windows in your windows.

Microsoft bringing Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps to Android and iOS
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft is expanding its Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps beyond HoloLens, bringing two of them to Android and iOS.

Microsoft To-Do beta adds file attachments on iOS, Android, and Windows
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
You can now attach files to your tasks in Microsoft To-Do across Android, iOS, and Windows.
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