Richard Gao
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Snapchat's long-awaited redesign is smoother, can be enabled right now with root
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[Update: Reverting] Android Messages v3.5 adds new Material UI with dark mode [APK Download]
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[Deal Alert] NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV down to $140 ($40 off) from Best Buy
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Google is adding subtopics to comparison queries for quicker access to common questions
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Samsung Brazil tried passing two stock photos off as Galaxy A8 camera samples
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Android Messages v3.5 adds new Material UI with dark mode [APK Download]
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Android Auto arrives on new cars from VW, Audi, Kia, and many more
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BeyondPod has been removed from Android Auto, but a fix is in the works
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Google Phone v23 brings an updated Material UI to match Contacts' [APK Download]
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Google Play is finally taking action against fake games, starting with Fortnite clones
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Netflix adds Galaxy Note9, Tab S4, LG G7/V35, and more to HD and HDR list
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Nova Launcher v6.0 beta adds search to settings and many more customization options [APK Download]
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[Update: Maybe not] The Pixel 3 will only have gesture navigation, with no option for standard nav buttons
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This is Google's (rather boring) statue for Android 9 Pie
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AR Stickers v1.3 reduces app size to 8.6MB by making Star Wars and Stranger Things packs optional [APK Download]
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AR Stickers v1.3 reduces app size by 86% by making Star Wars and Stranger Things packs optional [APK Download]
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The Pixel 3 will only have gesture navigation, with no option for standard nav buttons
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Essential Phone's Android 9 Pie update is rolling out, minutes after Google's announcement
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Google Opinion Rewards has a much improved UI in testing
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10 of the weirdest Android phones of all time
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Review: Pioneer's $700 wireless Android Auto head unit is a great concept that needs polish
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Facebook app transitioning to Chrome Custom Tabs from external link opening
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ARCore v1.4 adds support for 10 more devices, gets several improvements
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Google updates Gboard with support for 16 new language variants, Handwriting Input for 4 others
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Imgur app update adds video upload with sound
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Acer Chromebook 13 and Chromebook Spin 13 arriving in September, starting at $650
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Latest Instagram tests swap DM and profile tab positions, add quick emoji access to comments
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Samsung Health hits 500 million installs on the Play Store
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5" announced with 1200p display and Android 8.1 Oreo
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YouTube is testing Stories that look exactly like Instagram's
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Google Podcasts support on Android Auto seems imminent
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Google Search is improving how it shows tabled data
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Facebook adapting its app's navigation icons to your personalized usage
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LG Stylo 4 joins Amazon's Prime Exclusive lineup, priced at $250
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Sprint LG V20 now receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update
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Purported Google Pixel 3 XL leaks in 'Clearly White'
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YouTube dark theme now available for some on Android
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YouTube web player now adapts to different aspect ratios
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Google Go to soon get webpage dictation in 28 languages
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Microsoft OneDrive v5.14 adds fingerprint authentication [APK Download]
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Slack buys Hipchat and Stride from Atlassian, only to shut them down
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US unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge finally receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update
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[Deal Alert] Huawei Watch 2 Sport down to $180 ($80 off), Watch 2 Classic for $220 ($80 off)
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Quick reply support for Chrome on Android in testing
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Google Voice v2018.28 moves nav bar to the bottom [APK Download]
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Instagram testing Facebook-like reactions in its Stories
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YouTube now showing hashtags above video titles on both mobile and web
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[Update: Rollout resumes with July patch] Xiaomi Mi A1 now receiving Android 8.1 Oreo update, but it might wipe your SMS history
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[Update: Wider thumbnails rolling out] YouTube is testing a new search bar design with larger thumbnails in its Android app
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