Dan Thorp-Lancaster
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Verizon will let you try out the LG 360 CAM with an in-store demo
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Interested in checking out an LG 360 CAM before shelling out a bit of cash? If so, Verizon is now offering in-store demos with the nifty little camera.

OneDrive for Android gets fresh coat of paint, ditches hamburger menu
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
OneDrive for Android has picked up a snazzy new look in its latest update.

OneDrive for Android now sports fingerprint authentication to lock your files
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
OneDrive for Android now lets you lock your files down with your fingerprint, taking the place of the PIN authentication already available with the app.

Microsoft News now official, rolling out to everyone on iOS and Android
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft News is now official as the platform powering the company's news apps on Android, iOS and Windows, as well as MSN.com.

Microsoft Launcher beta picks up new family feature, Edge improvements
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft Launcher is bolstering its lineup of family features with the latest beta update.

MSN News is becoming Microsoft News on Android and iOS
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Following its major redesign in January, the MSN News app for Android and iOS has been renamed to Microsoft News.

Microsoft To-Do updated on Android with faster sync, new 'undo' option
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft To-Do has picked up several small tweaks across Android and iOS, including faster sync and new ways to interact with your tasks.

Microsoft Launcher beta gets new icon gestures and family controls
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft Launcher beta testers can check out a handful of new features starting today, including gesture controls for app icons and folders.

Google Cloud Platform to reportedly power portion of Apple's iCloud services
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
According to a new report, Apple and Google have struck a deal that will see Google Cloud Platform powering a portion of Apple's iCloud services.

Gears Pop! will take fun-sized Gears of War action mobile
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Gears Pop! is bringing one of Microsoft's signature Xbox franchises to the mobile world.

Google reportedly plans to match Apple's new subscription revenue sharing split
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Following Apple's debut of a new subscription revenue sharing split for the App Store, a new report claims that Google plans to match the new terms.

Inaugural Google Play Awards will highlight killer apps at Google I/O 2016
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google is set to kick off the first-ever Google Play Awards at Google I/O 2016 in an effort to shine the spotlight on some of Google Play's best apps.

Google Play now supports promo codes for apps and in-app purchases
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google Play now supports promo codes for apps and in-app purchases, allowing developers to create and distribute up to 500 codes per quarter for their apps.

Google Cloud Platform to power Spotify's streaming back end
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
In a bit of a win for Google, Spotify has announced that it will be migrating its back end infrastructure to the Google Cloud Platform.

Snag select Star Wars comics at up to 80 percent off on Google Play
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google Play is offering up a pretty good deal for Star Wars fans, offering up to 80 percent off select comics based in the world of the iconic franchise.

Google streamlining Hangouts on the web with interface tweaks, higher quality video
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google has announced some updates coming to Hangouts video calls on the web, including a tweaked interface, along with faster, crisper full-screen video.

HBO GO & MAX GO grab Lollipop support, higher resolution streaming
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Google expands free Google Play content to Sudan
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google has expanded free Google Play content to Sudan, bringing greater access to apps to a wider audience.

Google Play gift cards arrive in Turkey and South Korea
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Galaxy Notes 2 and 3, Galaxy S4 to get Lollipop, according to Samsung Finland
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Samsung UK offers up free, fancy Mont Blanc pen with purchase of Galaxy Note 4
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Android 5.0 Lollipop rolls out to the Galaxy Note 3 on T-Mobile
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
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