Author: Clinton

Google Hangouts Website Now Available

Last week I told you about the all new Google Hangouts 4.0 that was released for Android as well as iOS (with a few less functions).  If you haven’t tried it out, do yourself a favor.  This is not the old Hangouts.  It’s far smoother an experience and generally a much nicer experience.  As part of that release, Google has quietly released a Google Hangouts website that allows you to use your browser to be your Hangouts app.  Like the apps for the mobile devices, it’s buttery smooth and beautifully designed.

Official Android Marshmallow Wallpapers

Just a few hours ago the final Android Marshmallow preview was released and now you can download the official wallpapers from the release.  In total there are nine wallpapers that came in the release and I’ve got them all for you to download on the Wallpaper page.

Collecting first release wallpapers is somewhat of a hobby for many Android enthusiasts but the same is true for iOS and Windows Phone users too.  Each OEM seem to have a unique set of wallpapers that they release with their devices and of course Google is going to release their own with a new build of Android, just like Apple does with iOS.

AT&T Announces GoPhone Users Will Have 4G Data in Canada and Mexico

AT&T has announced today that users of their prepaid GoPhone program at the $60 level will have access to 4G data in Canada, Mexico and the United States, effectively eliminating data roaming throughout all of North America.  The news isn’t that surprising given the recent changes in T-Mobile’s data plans which effectively do the same for their customers.  The $60 GoPhone program already includes unlimited voice and text to Mexico, Canada and the United States so this is an added benefit that will start August 21st.

Google Releases Final Preview of Android Marshmallow

Just a bit ago I shared with you the official naming of the next version of Android, Android Marshmallow.  In that post I hinted that the final preview should be coming this week and indeed Google has already released it.  In a post on the Google Android Marshmallow developer site, the final preview has been released along with the official 6.0 SDK to developers.  It is a milestone event for the release and likely signals release is just a matter of weeks away.

Google Android M Officially Named Android Marshmallow

After a weekend full of teases and speculation for the last couple of months, we now know the name of Android M.  When the next version of Android is launched later this year it will be known as Android Marshmallow, or likely just Marshmallow by users.  The official statue of Android Marshmallow was unveiled today on the Google campus as has been the practice since the Froyo days.  The guessing game by users has been rampant these past few weeks, with guesses ranging from M&Ms to Meringue to of course Marshmallow.

Review of Google Fit – Powerful But Lots of Room for Growth

When compared to some of the more advanced activity tracking apps available in the Google Play Store, Google Fit seems pretty basic.  And it is.  While designed to be a hub of all your physical activity, Google Fit has some growing up to do.  Yet there is a simplicity about the app that makes it a joy to use.  It’s not cluttered with endless bar charts or huge amounts of data shoved in your face.  The data’s there, but tucked away so you only focus on the here and now.

I’ve been using Google Fit for the past several weeks as I explore its benefits and its limitations.  There are plenty of both and if Google continues to build on it as they have done over the past few months, it will be a powerful application for you to keep track of your steps, miles walked, runs, swims and other activities along with your weight.  Plus, there are already other apps like Withings and RunKeeper that plug into Google Fit to be that central hub of activity.  And it’s free and with Android Wear support, the future is bright for this app.  But you will need a bit of patience for now.

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Download The OnePlus 2 Wallpapers

Over the weekend I posted all of the wallpapers for the new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge+ here on the site.  Today I’ve managed to get all of the wallpapers that are shipping with the new OnePlus 2 and have uploaded them for everyone to download and enjoy on their devices.

Download The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ Wallpapers

Last week as everyone probably knows by now, Samsung introduced the GalaxyNote 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+, their two latest editions to the Galaxy line up.  The specs for both devices are impressive and you can check out the Galaxy Note 5 specs here while the Galaxy S6 edge+ specs are here.  As with any new device, there are a set of new wallpapers that come with them.  While I’m not a huge fan of Samsung devices, I do think their wallpapers are nice and I’ve managed to get all of them from both devices for you to download.

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