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Jul 8, 2014

Rough voice controls for music playback start appearing in Now

GreenBot Staff

It seems like only yesterday we were talking about using third-party apps like Commr to make up for Now's limited support for controlling hardware other key features with voice comms. Okay, maybe it

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Jul 8, 2014

Android ar bug prevents installation of apps that cost money

GreenBot Staff

The first round of Android ar devices have only just started shipping. But any early adopter who straps on an G tch or Samsung Gear ve to their wrist in the coming days may have

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Jul 8, 2014

How to Free Up Space by Deleting Unwanted Apps

GreenBot Staff

It’s always possible for a bit of spring cleaning. Have you considered removing those apps on your Android-powered device that rarely see the light of day anymore? It’s straightforward to

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Jul 8, 2014

The Android Keyboard Appeared Briefly on the Play Store and Here is How it Looked

GreenBot Staff

The Android keyboard, was right in the Play Store The Android preview represents a significant design shift for the company, pushing a new aesthetic look called Material Design. Those eager to try the latest operating

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Jul 7, 2014

Mobile payments upstart Isis rebrs to distance itself from extremist group

GreenBot Staff

Isis, a mobile payments service that has struggled to gain traction despite the backing of AT&T, T-Mobile Verizon, is now working toward a new name to avoid association with the Sunni militant

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Jul 7, 2014

How to Use Your Android Tablet as a Second Laptop Screen

GreenBot Staff

There's no denying that multiple monitors are a boost to productivity. It's convenient and lets you check more windows. Hence, none of those necessary interruptions go unanswered. But in an age of ubiquitous

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Jul 7, 2014

eview an unofficial version of Android on your Nexus 4

GreenBot Staff

may have posted the Android developer preview for only the Nexus 7 Nexus 5, but through the combined efforts of a dedicated team of tinkerers over at the XDA Developers Forum, it’s been ported

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Jul 7, 2014

Commr turns Now ‘note to self’ into a hardware controlling hub

GreenBot Staff

Now voice comms are incredibly useful for setting reminders, making notes to yourself, getting the weather, or doing an online search. Yet has not added much in the way of hardware control via Now’s “

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Jul 7, 2014

Now reminders gets ‘occasional’ option

GreenBot Staff

I’m determined to drive my current car into the ground before I get a new one. But that commitment to cheapness means I have to remember to check my oil radiator fluid more often

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Jul 3, 2014

showcases Android ar-ready apps in ay

GreenBot Staff

The first Android ar smartwatches aren't slated to ship for another four days, but soon-to-be ar owners can now spend the Fourth of ly weekend perusing ay for apps with dedicated ar

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Jul 3, 2014

Android features revealed: Networking improvements

GreenBot Staff

The latest version of 's mobile OS has seemingly left no stone unturned, with Android s new multitasking view revamped notification panel being some of the most dramatic changes we've seen in a while.

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Jul 3, 2014

How to train Now to show you better cards

GreenBot Staff

It’s clear that Now is at the heart of Android’s future, with products like Android ar the Now uncher rolling out of the plex. Have you ever really looked closely at the cards

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Jul 2, 2014

Report: HTC Volantis is being tested with Snapdragon 810 5GB RAM

GreenBot Staff

The HTC Volantis, or Flounder (or whatever you want to call it), has recently popped up in the rumor mill again. @evleaks recently detailed the upcoming tablet by sharing a hful of specifications, they sound

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Jul 2, 2014

Android features revealed: oject Volta boosts battery life

GreenBot Staff

Battery life is a really big deal. Recent surveys from IDC The Guardian suggest that it's the number one concern among smartphone buyers. all hate it when our phone doesn't make it through

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Jul 2, 2014

Android features revealed: Notifications quick settings

GreenBot Staff

The notification panel is one of the most-visited parts of a mobile operating system. It keeps you up to date with everything you’ve missed provides quick access to settings. The notification panel has

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Jul 2, 2014

G tch vs Samsung Gear ve: cking the best Android ar watch available today

GreenBot Staff

I’m a watch guy. I’ve worn an analog chronograph every day since 2003. But with the release of Android ar, I’m finally willing to ditch the timeless beauty of a traditional timepiece,

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Jul 1, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Tab S lineup headed to India July 12

Evan Selleck

While initially announced in the middle of June, Samsung is still working on releasing their brand new Galaxy Tab S lineup all around the globe. Now, officially announced at an event in New Delhi on

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Jul 1, 2014

buys Songza to beef up its music service

GreenBot Staff

In early ne, we wrote about a report in the New York st claiming that was about to buy Songza. Today that news is confirmed by a short simple post on the official Songza blog.