Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P get another price cut

Get another $50 off Google's latest Nexus devices. Photo: GoogleGoogle is again offering a sweet discount on its latest smartphones, but you’ll have to act quickly to take advantage of this one — which will save you $50 on all models of the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. Despite launching both devices just four months ago, Google has already offered a variety of discounts on

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Google has shipped over 5m Cardboard headsets, served 25m VR apps

Google Cardboard is a winner. Photo: GoogleGoogle Cardboard may not be the most sophisticated virtual reality headset, but it’s definitely the most accessible. As such, it’s been a huge success, with more than 5 million units shipped to date, and over 1,000 Cardboard apps now available on Android. Cardboard was one of the first headsets to turn almost any phone into a VR

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Win the ultimate Star Wars bundle worth $248 [Deal]

images_mediumIt’s the perfect pair. Take home Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray, and embark on the six-film adventure to a galaxy far, far away. But it doesn’t end there. Every true fan needs a Astromech Droid by their side and BB-8 is as good as it gets. This authentic robot will explore, record, and

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Samsung to copy iPhone Upgrade Program to stop switchers

Samsung doesn't want you to commit to Apple. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of AndroidSamsung is reportedly planning to launch its own upgrade program to give Galaxy smartphone fans an easy and more affordable route to its latest devices. The move would be a direct response to Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program, and could prevent long-time users from making the switch to iOS. “Samsung could start the program once its

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Spotify video revolution begins with Android

Video is finally coming to Spotify. Image: Spotify.Spotify has made video streaming available via its Android app, although integration of the feature into Spotify’s desktop app is said to be off the table (at least for now). The Spotify video service brings content from the likes of NBC, BBC and Comedy Central to the app, with the company claiming that it will

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LG promises two flagship smartphones for 2016

The G5 could be LG's best smartphone yet. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of AndroidDespite losing money on smartphones during the third and fourth quarters of 2015, LG has promised to release two flagship handsets this year. We know one will be the LG G5, which is expected to come with a more premium all-metal design, but the second remains a mystery. LG actually shipped half a million more

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Google Inbox search gets even smarter

Inbox search gets smarter. Photo: GoogleGoogle’s awesome Inbox app just got a heck of a lot more useful for those who leave all the important information they’ll need later inside their emails. Starting today, Inbox can seek out addresses, contact information, bills, directions, bookings, package tracking numbers and more effectively than any other mail app. With the latest Inbox update installed on

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LithiumCard Wallet is an ultraportable battery that packs a punch [Deal]

Lithium-WalletThe LithiumCard Wallet Battery is an engineering marvel, packing tons of power in a package no wider than 5 credit cards. Beautifully crafted from a luxurious billet aluminum housing, it charges devices at up to a lightning-fast 1% of battery life per minute. Without question, this battery is the pinnacle of portable charging perfection—and it’s

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If your LG G4 is stuck in boot loop, it’s going to need a repair

Faulty G4? LG will fix it. Photo: LGHas your LG G4 become stuck in a boot loop? You’re not the only one with this issue. Fortunately, LG has acknowledged the problem and offered users a fix. Unfortunately, it’s not a software update; you’re going to need to send your handset in for repair. A boot loop is when your device constantly restarts

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Twitter doesn’t force ads upon ‘VIP’ users

I'm not famous enough to lose promoted tweets. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of AndroidOur Twitter timelines have become swamped with ads and sponsored tweets, but if you’re famous enough, you don’t have to see them. To provide its “VIP” users with a greater experience, and to prevent them from wandering to rival services, Twitter has all but stopped injecting ads into their timelines. Twitter first introduced “promoted tweets” in 2011, and

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