In this week’s top stories: Google’s upcoming standalone Android VR headset, OnePlus 3 leaks, Galaxy Note 6 gets a release date, and we take a look at official accessories for the Galaxy S7 Edge, new apps, & much more. Head below for the usual roundup of links to all this week’s most shared stories and video.
Android |
Android news makes up our top stories this week, including a OnePlus 3 prototype leak, Google’s standalone Android VR headset, a release date for the Galaxy Note 6, and yet more leaks for the 4th-gen Moto X. The Huawei Honor V8 also got official with a dual camera system, USB Type-C & a QHD screen, and we learned of Lenovo’s plans to show off the first Project-Tango smartphone for consumers next month.
- OnePlus 3 prototype shows up in leaked photos, corroborate previous images
- Android VR will reportedly be announced next week as a standalone headset
- Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to be released the week of August 15th
- Google now directly posts OTA images for Nexus devices and the Pixel C
- Samsung’s Galaxy S7 camera is awesome [Gallery]
- 4th-gen Moto X revealed in leaked renders w/ large camera bulge & Verizon Droid model
- Verizon clarifies purpose of ‘DT Ignite’ service installed after Galaxy S7 update
- Huawei Honor V8 goes official w/ dual camera system, Type-C & QHD screen
- Lenovo will show off first Project Tango-powered consumer smartphone June 9th
- Google announces limited-edition Jeff Koons Live Cases for Nexus 5X & 6P
- HTC 10 will be available from T-Mobile beginning May 18, free gifts for early buyers
- Specs for 4th-gen Moto X detailed along w/ ‘Amps’ modular backplates [Update]
- Google is postponing support for its 3D Touch-like feature for Android
Alphabet |
We move onto a bit of company news, and we finish off with a look a new app releases and our hands-on with official Galaxy S7 Edge accessories in this week’s top video.
- This woman is basically using Google’s logo to run for U.S. Congress
- Google’s AI writes some really weird, depressing ‘poetry’
- Google testing black links instead of blue in search results
- Google open sources ‘Parsey McParseface’, the ‘world’s most accurate parser’
YouTube |
- Noted music artist manager says YouTube pays artists a pittance, doesn’t value music
- YouTube launches new native messaging and sharing feature on Android and iOS
Apps |
- Google Hangouts on the web now has a dense mode without the clutter
- Google releases ‘Gboard’, its iPhone keyboard with built-in search, GIFs, & gesture typing
- Google is currently working on bringing ‘Gboard’ search features to Android
- How-To: Not happy with the new Instagram icon? Swap it with one of these icons
- Google Calendar for Android updated with improved conference call support
This week’s top video |
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