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Google Has A Very Apple-like Plan For Google TV
It’s no secret that Google’s been vying for a space in your living room for years. Google TV has undergone quite a few branding changes since it first launched in 2010, but it’s still managed to become one of the top streaming platforms. And it’s not stopping: Google has its sights set beyond just casting…
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15 Essential Shortcuts to Add to Your Android Home Screen
If you have an Android phone, you probably already know you can customise your home screen in a variety of ways. In addition to widgets, you can also set up single-tile shortcuts — buttons that take you straight to a particular setting, or a particular function in an app, or a particular contact.
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Google Infringed on Sonos Audio Patents, Trade Court Rules
Google’s smart speakers and Android devices are a major part of its vision for a connected ecosystem, which could be in jeopardy after a trade court’s ruling today.
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Spotify’s Car Thing Is Baffling, but Works as Advertised
I love my old car. It’s officially a teenager — 13, to be exact — but its in-dash entertainment setup makes it seem a whole lot older. For the longest time, I’ve been using the Android Auto app on my smartphone as my car’s “infotainment” system. Years ago, I yanked out the 30-pin proprietary iPod…