Dan Thorp-Lancaster
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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.

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 Play gift cards arrive in Turkey and South Korea
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Google working with Qualcomm, HTC, and Lenovo on standalone Daydream VR headsets
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google’s Daydream VR platform is breaking free from its phone-based confines with the standalone headsets, Google has revealed.

Google working on an IMAX version of its 360-degree Jump camera rig
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Google is working with IMAX on a cinema-quality version of its 360-degree Jump camera rig.

Android N Developer Preview 2 now available for the Nexus Player
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
After a bit of a wait, Android N Developer Preview 2 is now available for the Nexus Player.

Android N Developer Preview might expand to non-Nexus phones
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
The Android N Developer Preview may be headed to non-Nexus phones, according to code found on the preview's website.

Starbucks offers 2-for-1 Frappuccino deal when using Android Pay
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
If you're an Android Pay user in the UK, you can save a little on your next Starbucks trip thanks to a 2 for 1 Frappuccino deal on June 21.

Android Oreo adds support for the Kotlin programming language
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
There’s certainly a lot to take in with Android Oreo, but one of the bigger announcements for developers concerns the first new programming language added to Android: Kotlin.

Android Pay officially launches in Singapore
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Android Pay has officially launched in Singapore, allowing users to pay with their phones at contactless payment terminals all around the island.

Token management company Bell ID announces support for Android Pay
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Bell ID, a company that develops token management software for mobile payments, has announced that it is adding support for Android Pay.

Gmail now lets you 'drop the mic' on any conversation
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
You can finally end those annoying email threads with the emphasis they deserve thanks to Gmail's new Mic Drop feature.

Adobe debuts Premiere Rush CC, an 'all-in-one' video editor for all your devices
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Adobe's "Project Rush" is now ready for primetime as Premiere Rush CC, an all-in-one video-editing app built to work across desktop and mobile platforms.

Sony accidentally reveals Xperia Z4 Tablet ahead of March 3 unveiling
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Amazon UK cuts price of Fire Phone by up to 75 percent for one day only
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Fitbit Charge 3 launches on October 7 for $150
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Fitbit Charge 3 is ready to hit store shelves starting on October 7.

T-Mobile announces March 18 event in New York; calls it 'a real piece of work'
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Skype Qik now lets you directly share videos between apps
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Early backer Kickstarter pricing for Pebble Time increased to 30,000 watches
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Pebble talks day one features of the Pebble Time as it begins mass production
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated

Pebble Time pre-orders begin June 22 for non-backers
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
As shipments start to go out to early backers of the Pebble Time, Pebble has announced that regular pre-orders for the wearable will begin on June 22, allowing non-backers to get in on the action.

Pebble Time crosses $20 million in Kickstarter funding with just under 24 hours to go
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
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