If you have friends who use iOS, you’ve probably been getting a lot of messages that contain new emojis you can’t see. That’s because Android doesn’t support them yet, but Android SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer promises that Google is “on it.” Emoji icons are now part of the Unicode Standard, and every so often, it is

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Start backing up your sensitive documents, HD movies, and favorite photos with these two high-quality Monster 3.0 flash drives. They not only play nice with computers, smartphones, and smart TVs alike, but transfer files at rapid speeds whenever you need—even when there’s no wireless in site. And thanks to Cult of Android Deals, you can

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BlackBerry Priv pre-orders are back! Fans in the U.S. who are looking to get their hands on BlackBerry’s first Android-powered smartphone can place their order now ahead of its official debut on November 6. But be warned: curved displays, high-end specs, and physical keyboards do not come cheap. “PRIV combines everything you expect from BlackBerry

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Google has begun charging customers’ credit cards for Nexus 6P pre-orders, indicating it will begin shipping its new handset very soon. The move comes after the Nexus 6P sold out on the Google Store for the U.S. on Wednesday. If you’ve ever pre-ordered anything online, you’ll know that being charged for it indicates your purchase will soon

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You know those super useful tap to wake gestures you get on handsets from HTC, LG, and OnePlus? Now you can get them on almost any Android with an AMOLED display, thanks to a new app called KnockOn. Just like the tap to wake gestures on the handsets mentioned above, KnockOn lets you tap twice on

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Xiaomi isn’t exactly known for having its own ideas, so why would you expect it to act any differently when Apple introduced its innovative new 3D Touch feature for the iPhone 6s? True to form, a new rumor coming out of China claims that Xiaomi has patented its own version of the technology. Because, of

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Google has revamped its Google Play Store after launching Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and the gorgeous new redesign is rolling out now to all Android users. It’s not all about looks, though. Although the design is the first thing you’ll notice — Google Play is now a whole lot prettier — the overhaul makes the Store

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Spotify has finally rolled out support for the original Google Chromecast, allowing users to stream their favorite tunes to the TV when it’s time to party. You don’t need to be a Spotify Premium subscriber, either. Google announced Spotify support when it unveiled its newest Chromecasts in late September, but users could only get it on

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HTC has been getting a lot of stick for its brand new One A9, which looks just like another iPhone clone. But the Taiwanese company insists that the design was its own idea, and that Apple actually copied HTC’s first unibody phone that was released in 2013. “We’re not copying,” said Jack Tong, president of HTC

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You know when you’re rushing to catch the train or the Starbucks barista is shouting at you to collect your coffee, but you need to jot down something important before you forget it? Well, Microsoft has the perfect app for that. It’s called Parchi, and it’s a lightweight note-taking app that makes it faster and

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