Skype has rolled out an update for its Android app that gives users the ability to save video messages. The release also makes it possible to share photos in group conversations, makes it easier to manage conversations, and brings upgraded mojis. “Sometimes the most precious memories are the everyday moments. And at Skype, we want to

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Forget pedaling or skating to work or class — there’s a new transportation king in town (and no, it’s not a Segway). If you’ve been out and about in the past months, there’s no doubt you’ve seen these self-balancing scooters popping up like crazy—and the MonoRover R2 is the creme-of-the-crop. Equipped with sensors that detect

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One of Apple’s finest apps is GarageBand, which allows almost anyone to create music using only their Mac or iOS device. Sadly, it’s not available on Android — but Stagelight is. Just like GarageBand, Stagelight makes music creation incredibly simple, with a large collection of virtual instruments, sounds, and loops at your disposal. And don’t worry

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With the push from carriers to switch to unsubsidized phone plans (meaning you pay for the full cost of your handset, instead of having it subsidized up front with the cost then hidden in your monthly bill), the entire deal landscape has changed. That doesn’t mean you can’t find a good deal this Black Friday,

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Before upgrading your Nexus 7 to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, there’s something you should know: Google’s latest software update is removing the tethering and personal hotspot feature on all units without a cellular connection — and it’s not a mistake. Nexus 7 owners began reporting this “problem” through Google’s official Android Issue Tracker after noticing the feature

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Samsung is already fighting Apple Pay head on in the U.S., and now the South Korean company wants to beat it to new markets. A new report claims Samsung Pay will make its way to China, Spain, and the U.K. next year — only one of which is already supported by Apple Pay. “As per

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Google has dropped its minimum prices for apps and in-app purchases through Google Play in 17 countries around the world. The change comes months after the company allowed developers to sell apps for as little as INR10 ($0.15) in India to “make content more accessible.” “Available in more than 190 countries, Google Play is a

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Google Maps offers a ton of local info when you use the navigation system on your Android or Apple smartphone, including local businesses, eateries, or interesting spots. The company is expanding its Local Guides program in Google Maps, which will let you share your own discoveries directly to the map, making it more useful for

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Samsung hasn’t quite used the curves of the Galaxy S6 edge and S6 edge+ displays as much as some users would like, but they do come with a few nice features most other smartphones don’t have. One of those is Night Clock, which displays a clock on the curved edge that’s easy to see in the

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After making its G4 the first third-party smartphone to get a Marshmallow update, LG will rollout Android 6.0 to last year’s G3 next month. Users can expect to see it around mid-December, but like all big Android updates, it will take a while to reach all users. Just like Marshmallow for the G4, the G3

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