A few months ago, Logitech released beta versions of its Ultimate Ears companion apps for the BOOM 2 and MEGABOOM on the Play Store. The key difference between the betas and their stable cousins was the ability to integrate with Amazon Alexa. The stable apps have now been updated to include the same functionality.
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25 new and notable Android games from the last week (8/9/17 - 8/15/17)
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so.
Read MoreAllo for web hands-on: Works well enough, as long as you like Chrome
Google's newest messenger app, Allo, was released about a year ago. The app's momentum dropped shortly after release, but that hasn't stopped Google from continuing to improve it. At long last, Allo has gained a web client, but has it been worth the wait?
Setting it up
Unlike Hangouts and similar cloud-based messaging services, your phone acts as the intermediary between your computer and Allo. Anything you do (send/receive a message, start a new chat, etc) is actually performed by your phone, which sends the response back to your computer. As such, your phone will need a working internet connection for the Allo web client to work.
Read More[Update: Allo for web is live] Allo v16 prepares for hotword detection, sporting events, birthdays, and more
A new update to Google's Allo app began rolling out to users today, bringing it to version 16. We're still looking for new features that may have gone live with this release, but nothing has turned up yet and the Allo team still hasn't posted anything about what to expect from this update. While we keep looking – and waiting for that web client – there is quite a bit in this update that warrants a teardown. There are a lot of small tweaks and features on the horizon, so let's get straight to it.
Read More[Deal Alert] Tasker is currently on sale for just $0.99, saving you $2
Tasker is one of the most popular apps out there for modders and tinkerers, and it recently got a big makeover. The version 5 update included a major visual overhaul, bringing it in line with the material design we see in most modern Android apps. If you've been looking to try Tasker out but have been put off by the price tag, now's the time to give it a go. It's down to 99 cents on the Play Store (89 pence in the UK), which is frankly a steal for such a feature-rich app.
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[Update: Hidden upcoming features discovered] Google Contacts is now officially available for all devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop and above [APK Download]
For anyone tied into Google's ecosystem, storing and managing contacts is best done with the official Contacts app. The Android version recently saw some minor cosmetic changes, improving its already eye-pleasing material look, and the web interface has also employed the same consistent design language since the start of the year. Until recently, the app was only available on Google branded phones, but now compatibility has been extended.
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The Google Phone app could be getting an in-call floating action bar
If there's one thing that's certain in life, it's that Google is always testing some sort of interesting UI change in one of its apps. Some of them end up on the scrapheap, but some of them end up being integral parts of the experience we all have when using our Android devices. The latest test to be discovered is a floating bubble UI in the Google Phone app.
Read MoreGet the week started with 45 temporarily free and 51 on-sale apps, including some of the Final Fantasy games
Welcome to the start of another week. August is already half-over, if you can believe that — I sure can't. I have another large list of apps for you today, some of which are actually pretty good. So head on down, find something you like, and be sure to offer your own recommendations from the lists below in the comments for others to find. The highlight today, obviously, is the selection of Final Fantasy games on sale.
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium falls to $650 ($250 off) at Amazon, B&H, and Focus Camera
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[Update: Deal is dead] Lenovo's C330 is one of the best cheap Chromebooks you can get, and the 64GB version is on sale for just $220 right now
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Monday deals: Save on the Nokia 6.1, Jaybird X4 Bluetooth earbuds, TP-Link smart plugs, and more
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Soma smart shades review: Retrofitting your blinds for Google Assistant requires many compromises
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Moshi's combo USB-C audio & power dongle is a must-buy for charging while listening — especially in the car
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17 best new Android games released this week including Rebel Inc, RWBY Deckbuilding Game, and Linn: Path of Orchards
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17 new and notable Android apps and live wallpapers from the last two weeks including Playground: Childish Gambino, MyScript Calculator 2, and Pokémon TCG Card Dex (2/2/19 - 2/16/19)
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[Bonus Round] Arithmagic, Smartphone Tycoon, Doggo Dungeon, Boost Buddies, Picky Package, and Evolution : The Video Game
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Google plans for gaming conference news stoke streaming-service fires
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Samsung updates Galaxy Apps with OneUI, changes name to Galaxy Store
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Opera for Android version 50 introduces a more publisher-friendly ad blocker, faster scrolling, and PiP [APK Download]
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YouTube Music finally comes to Android Auto [APK Download]
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[Update: Now in Canary] Chrome might allow users to share links to specific sections of pages
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Chrome now automatically cleans up messy URLs when you share them
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Refresh button for Play Store updates is now in testing
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Instagram is rolling out threaded comments
Many years ago, someone on the internet invented comment threads to make conversations easier to follow. Now Instagram, one of the largest social platforms in the world, has finally discovered that comment threads are a good idea. It's adding comment threads to the service, but you probably don't have them yet.
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