
John Callaham
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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 2 coming to Android devices
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Sony 'PlayStation 4.5' rumored with upgraded graphics; will Microsoft follow suit?
By John Callaham last updated
A new report claims that Sony has started to brief game developers on their plans to release a new version of the PlayStation 4 console with updated graphics and support for 4K TVs.

Amazon Echo can now play games and can let you know if your car needs gas
By John Callaham last updated
The Amazon Echo connected speaker can now play games with its owners, thanks to its latest update, and can also remind people if their car needs gas.

Verizon officially rolls out Wi-Fi calling to the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge
By John Callaham last updated
As promised earlier this week, Verizon Wireless has started rolling out Wi-Fi calling to the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge via an over-the-air software update,

Nexus Player expands its sales reach to nine more countries
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Skype for Android now lets you open your documents in Microsoft Office
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for Skype for Android devices. The new version now allows users to open Office file attachments directly if they have the Office apps installed on their phone.

Yahoo revamps its app and web site for faster access to news and comments
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Gmail update for Android will help organize all your email accounts, even if they're not Google's
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Transformers: Battle Tactics rolls out in the Google Play Store
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HERE Maps for Android updated to support Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch
By John Callaham last updated
An update for the HERE maps app for Android is available to download. It adds support for the upcoming Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch.

Virgin Mobile monthly plans get updated, including $20 a month Wi-Fi only plan
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MetroPCS adding more high-speed data to some plans, Music Unlimited arrives to save your data
By John Callaham last updated
MetroPCS will add 1GB of extra high-speed data to many of its plans, along with T-Mobile's Music Unlimited, which allows users to stream from 33 music services without impacting their data plan.

Fleksy keyboard is now free, with previous owners bagging $8 worth of in-app gifts
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Chevrolet dealers offering free Android Auto update for select vehicles
By John Callaham last updated
U.S. Chevrolet dealers can now upgrade a number of its cars with 8-inch MyLink systems to support Android Auto for free.

Chrome 42 will be the last version for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime coming to Verizon on Feb. 26
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The Droid Turbo 2 and Droid Maxx 2 are now available from Verizon
By John Callaham last updated
Verzion Wireless has now started selling the previously announced Droid Turbo 2 and Droid Maxx 2, the latest Android smartphones from Motorola.

Hulu to add Showtime subscription option so you can watch Ray Donovan for less
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Counter-Strike 1.6 can be played on an Android phone with some extra effort
By John Callaham last updated
If you download and install some non-official APK files and follow the instructions, it is possible to play Valve's classic multiplayer shooter Counter-Strike 1.6 on an Android phone.
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