I’m sure at least some of us have vowed to get healthy in the new year, and while yoga isn’t going to be the fastest weight loss plan, it can be a valuable part of a fitness-focused lifestyle.

The Google search cards team is certainly of this opinion, as they are in the process of rolling out a series of cards that will show you the progression of many yoga poses with images and text tips.

Safe to say you aren’t going to become a master yogi under the tutelage of the search cards, but if you are just looking to get started with yoga, this should keep you from mangling yourself the first time you try that standing bow pose.

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Verizon Motorola Moto X (2014) owners are in for a surprise. Motorola has received the “green light” to start unlocking bootloaders for the Verizon-branded phone. The news was shared by a forum manager on Motorola’s official product and support forum. Unlocking the bootloader on Motorola devices is typically an easy process thanks to the company’s website, but the service has only been available for those who purchased unlocked phones.

Hey, everyone. Just wanted to let you know that we did get the green light to unlock the bootloader on Verizon 2014 Moto X (2nd Gen) devices. Unfortunately, we can’t do this for devices on other carriers.

We’re not sure why the bootloader on the Verizon Motorola Moto X (2014) couldn’t be unlocked, but we’re hoping that other carrier-branded versions of the phone will get the same treatment. Unlocking the bootloader on a phone give you the ability to flash custom ROMs, but because doing so voids the phone’s warranty, we typically recommend unlocking a bootloader only if you’re an advanced user. If that’s you, head on over to Motorola’s site to get things started.

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When Sony introduced the Xperia Z5, it showed four different color options for its new flagship. If none of them appealed to you, Sony’s now got a fifth hue to choose from.

The Sony Xperia Z5 will be available in pink starting in February 2016. Sony isn’t saying much about the pink Z5’s availability other than that, but wherever it ends up launching, we wouldn’t expect the “light dusky pink” phone to cost any more than the other four color options.

If you need a refresher on the Xperia Z5’s specs, this flagship Android phone is packing a 5.2-inch 1920×1080 display, 23-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front-facing shooter, octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a microSD slot, and a 2900mAh battery powering the whole package.

The pink Xperia Z5 is largely the same as the other four color options that’ve been available for a while now, but the new pink hue helps to get Sony’s flagship some attention as we head into 2016.

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Looking to score a great deal? Look no further, as there’s a new deal on Amazon that falls into the range of an impulse buy. The Motorola Nexus 6, a former flagship device from Google, is now priced at just $249.99 on Amazon, a mere fraction of its original price of $649. With that reduction, you’re receiving over 60% off of an amazing device. That $249 price is for the 32GB model, but if you want more storage, you can also pay $299.99 for the 64GB model, down from its original price of $699.

The Nexus 6 started its life as a fantastic device, and even though it’s getting up there in age, the Nexus 6 is still a fantastic smartphone. At these remarkably low prices, it offers an exceptional value with a 6-inch QHD display, 2.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 13-megapixel camera, 3220mAh battery with Turbo Charging and, of course, the up-to-date beauty of stock Android, updated directly from Google with the shortest wait times.

Follow this link or the source link to purchase one for yourself!

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Things break. That’s a fact that many smartphone and tablet owners are forced to face, often too late, after an accident has already occurred. Fortunately, there are options available, with one of the most popular being device insurance. All of the major carriers offer some form or another, but generally you’re required to sign up within just a couple of weeks of purchasing your device. Not everyone is sure that they want to pay the price, however, and missing that short registration window can cause regret later on.

Fortunately for Verizon customers, the carrier is running a promotion until March 10 that allows customers without device insurance to sign up, regardless of the age of their device. Customers can choose one of four options, including an extended warranty, wireless phone protection by Asurion, protection plus an extended and even a comprehensive option that offers customers an extended warranty, device protection and enhanced customer support for any issues that customers may have.

You can find more details at the source link below, but remember that you only have until March 10 to sign up.

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T-Mobile’s Binge On is a service that “optimizes” (or as some say, throttles) video streams for mobile devices to use less of your data, and with many services, use no data at all. Though this can be good for customers, many feel that it violates net neutrality.

T-Mobile CEO John Legere, being such a controversial character, recently responded to an EFF report about Binge On with some expletives. Today, the CEO released a letter further defending Binge On that explains the benefits and inner workings of Binge On in a friendly way, even though it’s the same thing we’ve heard again and again. He also apologized for offending the EFF and its supporters, though he doesn’t apologize for the core message of his words.

Of course, T-Mobile is going to stand by its new service. And truth be told, it does have benefits for many customers, and it can be turned off if you wish. But the fight for net neutrality will continue, and we’ll have to see how it ends.

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With the release of Android 6.0 Lollipop for Nexus devices and even some non-Nexus devices around 3 months ago, many people are waiting for the manufacturer or carrier to release the 6.0 update for their devices. But as is expected, most manufacturers and carriers are taking their sweet time.

Verizon has announced an update to the Galaxy Note 4, but it’s not 6.0. It’s Android 5.1.1, an update other carriers pushed to the Note 4 months ago. This update includes support for Android for Work, an update to Samsung Knox, and the removal of a few Amazon apps from the device.

It’s a decent update and people should download them, but you have to admit the update process for many carrier devices is agonizingly slow.

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We know that most of the sales we post are focused on the US. Those of you in the UK are too often left out, so here’s one for you. Motorola has put a steep discount on the second generation Moto X with 32GB of memory. It’s currently at £219.99.

Head into Moto Maker and check out the options available. Wood and leather upgrades are both free, though a few colors are out of stock. The price is pretty good, just remember this is a last generation device and not the current generation Moto X Style. Let us know if you take up this offer!

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Every week we cover new Android apps with Fresh Meat on Wednesday, followed by Android Gaming on Thursday and Top 10 App Updates on Friday. When Monday rolls around, we look back to see which apps were the most appealing to our audience. Read on for the five most popular Android apps from last week. These apps are ones that are most likely new and haven’t appeared in the top five list more than three times.

1. The Talos Principle

App info:  The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam, the creators of Serious Sam, and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

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2. Worms 4

App info: You see, the team who designed Worms 4 had you and your favourite device in mind when they created: Synchronous Multiplayer Matches – Battle against opponents from around the world with real time one on one online multiplayer matches! Shorter, more explosive matches to provide compelling bite sized gameplay.

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3. Don’t Screw Up

App info: The rules of engagement are simple. I tell you to ‘tap’ and you ‘tap’ your screen. I tell you to ‘drag’, ‘pause’, ‘count to 10 and tap again’ … whatever I say, you follow my written instructions and we’ll get along fine.

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4. Tap My Katamari

App info: You are the Prince, tasked by The King of All Cosmos to restore the universe and its stars. To do so, you’ve been given the Katamari, a magical ball that makes everything it touches stick to it. Grow your Katamari into a star and restore the universe!

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5. Fast Browser

App info: Fast Browser, Best & Smallest mobile browser with just over 1Mb size to have superior strength with speed web browsing capabilities super fast, super-baby size and super nice interface.

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Note:  To ensure that all apps receive a fair chance to make the list, we will retire any app that has made the list for three consecutive weeks.

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According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal today, Amazon is readying a more portable version of its Echo home assistant to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

If the report is to be believed, the new portable Echo will be small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Instead of needing a wired power connection like the current Echo, the portable Echo would use a power dock to charge, with a button used to talk to the device as opposed to the current Echo’s always-on functionality.

While the Echo was launched as a sort of experimental beta device for Amazon, the Echo has become a surprise hit for the company. It’s unclear exactly how a portable Echo would function, but losing the ability to call out to Echo without having to provide any other sort of interaction, like a button press, would take away a bit of what makes Echo so convenient in the first place. If WSJ is right, we’ll know more shortly.

The current Amazon Echo is available for purchase now.

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