Dan Thorp-Lancaster
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Microsoft Launcher beta gains tighter integration with Teams and more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft Launcher is rolling out another update for beta testers today, bringing tighter integration with Microsoft Teams and Outlook flagged emails, along with a revamped settings page.

Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Microsoft Launcher beta gets adaptive icons, hidden dock option, more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The latest Microsoft Launcher beta brings several new features to the table, including adaptive icons and the ability to hide the dock.

Microsoft's Your Phone app can now sync over mobile data
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Your Phone app on Windows 10 can now sync notifications, messages, and photos over mobile data, thanks to the latest update for the Your Phone Companion app.

Google and other tech giants form group to counter extremist content online
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Twitter are all joining hands as part of a new initiative to counter violent extremist and terrorist content online.

Google shelves feature that would let Chromebooks dual-boot Windows 10
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Google has deprecated "Project Campfire," a feature it was working on for Chrome OS that would have allowed Chromebooks to dual-boot Windows 10.

Google releases new Handwriting Input keyboard with support for 82 languages
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Big Google Keyboard update brings one-handed mode, layout tweaks and more!
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google Keyboard is currently receiving a pretty big update that brings along a new one-handed mode, adjustable keyboard height and much more!

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.

Opera Mini's new Video Boost will help you cut down on buffering times
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Opera Mini now sports a new Video Boost feature, which should help cut down on video loading and buffering times while also cutting down on data consumption.

Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X now available on Android in North America
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Originally only available in Japan, Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X is now available for Android in North America.

Google's Clock app updated with handy new alarm settings and more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Amazon's latest Dash Button can be programmed for any task you want
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Amazon has unveiled a new Dash Button that can be programmed to do practically anything you want.

Why the Motorola name is taking a back seat to Moto and Vibe
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Motorola has taken to a new blog post to explain the thinking behind its recently-revealed plans to focus on the Moto and Vibe brands going forward.

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.

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.

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.
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