John Callaham
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Pebble Time smartwatches get new Weather app and more with latest update
By John Callaham last updated
Pebble has released a new firmware update for its Pebble Time series of smartwatches. The update includes a new Weather app along with improvements to its health features.
Family Locator is offering access to its flight tracking feature for free
By John Callaham last updated
Sygic has updated its Family Locator app, allowing all users of the popular app to access its flight tracking feature for the first time.
Motorola's design lead Jim Wicks departs after 15 years
By John Callaham last updated
Motorola's head of its design team, Jim Wicks, has departed the company to join the faculty at Northwestern University. Wicks had been with Motorola for 15 years.
Archos reveals new budget-friendly Cobalt and Power Android smartphones
By John Callaham last updated
Archos is using CES 2016 to officially reveal two new Android smartphone lines. The Cobalt devices will go on sale in April while the Power smartphones will be available in May.
Microsoft Translator for Android adds offline translation engine packs
By John Callaham last updated
The Microsoft Translation app for Android has been updated with a new offline translation engine, which allows the app to work without an Internet connection via downloadable add-in packs.
Sports Illustrated's 2016 swimsuit issue goes VR with 360-degree videos
By John Callaham last updated
Amazon's new Fire tablet lineup starts with a 7-inch model for $49.99
By John Callaham last updated
Google Translate for Android adds 20 more languages for video text translation
By John Callaham last updated
Google has updated its Google Translate app for Android, adding support for 20 more languages to its video text translation feature, for a total of 27 languages
AT&T quietly reveals LG G Vista 2 via YouTube video
By John Callaham last updated
AT&T has quietly revealed plans to offer the 5.7-inch LG G Vista 2 via a YouTube video. The smartphone does not yet have a price tag nor a release date from AT&T.
Android 5.1 Lollipop update is rolling out to the Huawei P8 lite
By John Callaham last updated
A new over-the-air software update for the Huawei P8 lite is currently rolling out. It will add Android 5.1 Lollipop for owners of the unlocked smartphone.
You can now play your favorite podcasts directly in Google Search for Android
By John Callaham last updated
Google is pushing out an update to its Search app for Android that will allow users to play podcasts directly from search results
Zynga will bring fantasy strategy game Dawn of Titans to Android
By John Callaham last updated
Subway Surfers travel down under to Sydney in its latest update
By John Callaham last updated
The latest update to the free-to-play endless running game Subway Surfers takes the team down under to Sydney, Australia for some new tracks, rewards and additional content.
Subway Surfers floats its way over to Venice in latest update
By John Callaham last updated
The free-to-play endless runner game Subway Surfers got updated with a new location to run around in: the canals of Venice, Italy.
The first episode of Minecraft: Story Mode is out for Android
By John Callaham last updated
Developers Mojang and Telltale Games have released the first episode of Minecraft: Story Mode for Android. The first part of the five-part series features an impressive voice cast.
Pandora Google Glass app lets users stream music to their eyewear
By John Callaham last updated
Fallout Shelter developer Bethesda Game Studios opens new Montreal office
By John Callaham last updated
EU court rules that Skype's name is too similar to Sky network to claim a trademark
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft's Skype for Business messaging app coming to Android soon
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft plans to release its Skype for Business messaging app sometime later in 2015 for Android, after launching it officially for the iPhone and iPad.
Microsoft ending Skype domestic mobile and landline calls in India November 10
By John Callaham last updated
Chrome support ends for some older Windows and Mac platforms in April 2016
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft revamps Bing.com design for Android users with new sections
By John Callaham last updated
Google's working on kid-friendly versions of Chrome, YouTube, and more
By John Callaham last updated
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