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First it was iOS, now Android is pulling in more revenue from gaming than the dedicated handheld console industry. That’s according to the latest report from App Annie and IDC, which estimates that Android’s gaming prowess overtook the combined efforts of Sony’s PSP and Vita, and Nintendo’s DS, DSi and 3DS in Q2 2013. It’s Continue Reading →

Google on Tuesday started rolling out a major new version of YouTube for Android. This update is one of the most significant for the service in a long time and introduces a cool in-app multitasking feature that lets you minimize the screen while you browse channels or perform searches. It also features Google’s standard “card” Continue Reading →

Google on Tuesday is introducing the first integrations between its homegrown Google Maps for mobile and its newly owned Waze. The traffic tab on Google Maps for iOS and Android will now include accidents, construction, road closures and other incidents reported by Waze users. Meanwhile, the Waze app now supports Google search, and Waze map Continue Reading →

Google’s about to get a whole lot more personal. The company recently began rolling out an update that draws info from your Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Plus account to serve up personalized search results for things like your flight times and reservations. It’s sort of one-stop Google shopping for your life, as you can Continue Reading →

The policy that gave rise to some of Google’s most iconic products–Gmail, Google Reader, Google Talk, and more–is being axed. Employees previously used the search giant’s 20% time perk to work on side projects one day a week. It’s a policy that’s taken off in Silicon Valley, with other companies following suit for out-of-the-box ideas. Continue Reading →

I put the car in park, unplug the phone, and put Google Glass on my face. Within seconds, I’ve got step-by-step directions to a coffee shop down the street beamed directly to my eyeballs. This is what Mercedes-Benz has planned for the future, and not only do they have a functioning prototype, they’re working with Continue Reading →

AT&T will begin sales of the eagerly anticipated Moto X just one week from Friday on August 23rd. Both the black and white versions of Motorola’s new flagship will be available in stores and online, though we presume online buyers may opt for a bit more personalization. You’ll be able to place orders through Moto Continue Reading →

It’s time to bid the old Gmail compose farewell, now that the service is sunsetting the antiquated interface completely. We can’t say we didn’t see it coming when pop-up compose became the default option, but we’ll bet that doesn’t make things easier for those who’ve been dreading this moment. If you’ve been holding on to Continue Reading →

Mobile payments based on NFC chips inside smartphones have faced slow growth in the U.S., but some analysts predict that the upcoming iPhone 5S expected in September will include NFC technology after years of restraint by Apple. If so, Apple’s gradual move toward NFC (near-field communication) to complement its existing Passbook application would come at Continue Reading →

Google has announced plans to begin pulling information from your Gmail, Google Calendar and Google+ accounts to serve up personalized results like flight times, reservations and plans. The company says the personalized data will be provided via an encrypted connection, and, of course, the service will only operate when logged in to an account. Those Continue Reading →