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Read MoreReady or not, Chrome OS tablets must replace Android tablets
Android tablets are not and were not ever very good. There. I said it.
From the very first devices that launched without Google's blessing, to the overhyped, underdelivering ones that did, all the way through Google's last-ditch effort to save them, Android tablets never hit their stride.
Sure, there were some bright spots, occasionally. Like the 2013 Nexus 7, which was beloved for its low cost and simplicity. It was the antithesis of the $500 iPad: a frugal hot hatchback to Apple's fully-loaded luxury sedan. But the Nexus 7, and most small, inexpensive tablets, were short-lived in their mainstream popularity as our phones started growing larger and larger.
Read MoreGoogle will begin indexing more sites in Search based on their mobile version
Google Search's migration to mobile-first indexing will soon expand to more websites across the web, Google stated in a blog post today. A limited experiment first began in late 2016, pushed by Google's goal to make search results more useful on mobile. Satisfied with the preliminary results, Google has now begun by migrating those websites that currently "follow the best practices for mobile-first indexing."
Read MoreThe FTC is investigating Facebook's privacy practices
US government regulators have been watching with interest as Facebook's troubles keep piling up, and now the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is adding to them. The agency, which is tasked with protecting consumers from abusive business practices, has announced that it has opened an investigation of Facebook's handling of user privacy.
Read MoreSamsung promises Oreo update for all Galaxy S8/S8+ and Note 8 devices in 2-3 weeks
Samsung has a long and complicated history with Android updates. It's reasonably fast with security patches, but that's not what most people use to measure success. It's the big updates that matter, and Samsung is often bringing up the rear when a new version of Android comes out. Here we are, six months after Oreo launcher, and Samsung is promising it'll be done updating the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 in a few more weeks.
Read More[No Mo Updates] Mo Versi to leave HTC after 8 years of telling us when to check for updates
After eight years at HTC, Mo Versi has announced that he is leaving the company. Versi spent his entire time at HTC in the Product Management division, and he became a VP of Product Management back in May 2014. Versi hasn't disclosed what new venture he's leaving to pursue.
Read MoreAcer Chromebook Tab 10, the first Chrome OS tablet, announced for the education market
Chrome OS and Android have progressively grown together over the past few years, from apps to tighter integrations. Acer is taking things one step further with the first of its kind, the Chromebook Tab 10. A dedicated tablet running Google's desktop OS, Acer is keeping its sights on the education market, much to some of our dismay.
Read MorePresident of Motorola steps down, replaced by Sergio Buniac
With recent layoffs and the cancellation of at least one phone lineup, there has been plenty of change at Motorola recently. Now it appears more changes might be on the way, as Motorola's Chairman and President is stepping down.
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[Update: Pricing for more models] Sony announces new 4K HDR Android TVs with Google Assistant built in
Sony's been busy with announcements so far at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, debuting new headphones and speakers, an Android Auto audio system, and some new phones (trademark bezels still intact). There are surely many more new Sony things being launched at the show, but not all of them are relevant to us here. New Android TV sets with the Google Assistant built in? Yep, that's relevant enough.
Read MoreEcobee Switch+ smart light switch with built-in Alexa action is finally up for sale
When you're putting together a smart home, it's easy to get a little carried away. Maybe you start with a speaker connected to a voice assistant. Then you're ordering pack after pack of smart light bulb, wiring in a doorbell cam, and before you know it your curtains and blinds are opening all by themselves. Well, homeowners aren't the only ones going down this path, we've also seen the companies behind these devices start out making just one kind of smart-home accessory, before finding themselves building a whole home's worth of connected tech. You may be familiar with Ecobee from its smart thermostats, and now the company's expanding with the release of the Switch+ smart light switch.
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[Deal Alert] The Pixel 2 XL is $699 ($150 off) on Project Fi for today only
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Latest Roundups
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10 new and notable Android apps from the last week (4/17/18 - 4/23/18)
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17 new and notable (and 1 WTF) Android games from the last week (4/11/18 - 4/17/18)
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10 new and notable Android apps from the last week (4/17/18 - 4/23/18)
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Deezer’s new Flow tab puts the music you love at your fingertips
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Canary app updated to v2.15 with more person detection and recording options
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