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I’m a writer for 9to5Google with a background in IT and Android development. While I have a soft spot for stock Android, I’m typically juggling two to three devices at once running both Android and iOS. My previous work can be seen on Phandroid, Android Central, and AndroidMeter. Email me at justin@jaduino.com. Tips are always welcome.

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The Huawei Mate 9 is reportedly coming to the US on Jan. 6

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 10 2016 - 5:36 am PT
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Huawei, the world’s third largest smartphone manufacturer, has been slowly but swiftly making their way into the US market. Roughly a month ago, the company announced their latest flagship device, the Mate 9, and with it, a plan for a worldwide rollout that would eventually include the US. Although we received a report last week stating that the handset’s launch would be “rocky” due to carrier challenges, we are now getting word from the famed leaker, Evan Blass, that the Mate 9 will be available for purchase stateside on January 6…


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My Pixel has a manufacturing defect, and Google wants me to drive to another state to get it fixed [Update]

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 9 2016 - 5:01 pm PT
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When it comes to my phones, I tend to be a little weird. I don’t like cases because it takes away from the premium build and feel that the manufacturer had in mind when crafting the handset. The same goes with plastic screen protectors. Even without those items, though, I still baby my devices because I want to keep them as pristine as possible. So when I noticed this weird “bubble” like object forming under the glass on my Pixel, I decided to contact Google’s customer support…


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Google’s new Android enterprise website showcases how the OS can help in the business world [Video]

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 8 2016 - 11:24 am PT
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Android is a popular and powerful operating system thanks at least in part to its customizability and adaptability. To demonstrate how this can help in business world, Google has built a new website and produced a video showing off how the enterprise market can take full advantage of the company’s mobile OS…


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Google, Samsung, and others form the Global Virtual Reality Association to create VR standards

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 8 2016 - 10:19 am PT
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Announced yesterday, some of the biggest names in the virtual reality world have come together to form an association that will hopefully make VR something that everyone can enjoy and partake in. This non-profit hopes to not only conduct research and identify the best practices for VR, but to also start a conversation between everyone currently involved in the field…


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New apps including HBO GO, Netflix, and a handful of games are making their way to Daydream

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 8 2016 - 9:08 am PT
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Over the last month, we have seen applications such as YouTube and Hulu gain support and add features for Google’s virtual reality platform, Daydream. Today, Google is expanding Daydream’s platform by introducing 10 new applications including both HBO GO and NOW, Netflix, Need for Speed, and much more…


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Samsung officially announces ‘Black Pearl’ Galaxy S7 Edge, available starting December 9th

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 7 2016 - 9:56 pm PT
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Earlier this month, we started hearing rumors of a “glossy black” Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Shortly after, another round of images of the elusive new variant leaked and it became clear that Samsung would be releasing a new color option for the popular handset. Now, the wait is over as Samsung has officially announced the “Black Pearl” Galaxy S7 Edge.


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Samsung says Note 7 owners in Canada won’t have radio functionality starting next week

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 7 2016 - 2:28 pm PT
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By now the entire world has heard about the Note 7 and its recall. Samsung has been trying hard to get customers to return the handset, working with network providers and governments to limit features of the units that are still in the wild. Starting next week in Canada, Samsung is going to the extreme and will disable all cellular, WiFi, and Bluetooth radios as well as limit how much the battery can charge…


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NVIDIA reportedly planning to introduce the new Shield Android TV at CES in January

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 7 2016 - 1:59 pm PT
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The NVIDIA Shield TV, first introduced at the Game Developers Conference in 2015, has been widely known as one of the best Android TV set-top boxes ever. Unlike other Android TV devices at the time, though, the Shield offered better performance for gaming as well as 4K video output. Now, more than a year later, we are getting our first report about a second generation console being announced at CES 2017…


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YouTube paid out $1 billion in royalties over the last 12 months, but the music industry isn’t satisfied

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 7 2016 - 11:43 am PT
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YouTube on a smartphone: the company is accused of playing Goliath to small indie music labels.

In the midst of looking back at its year, YouTube is under attack by the music industry, which believes the over $1 billion that it has been paid in royalties over the last 12 months isn’t enough. The IFPI, an organization that represents musicians worldwide, believes that Google ad revenue doesn’t make up for the huge number of people streaming music for free…


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Google has made application updates through the Play Store roughly 65% smaller

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 7 2016 - 9:44 am PT
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For most people, downloading and updating applications on their phones is a task that takes place while using WiFi, as the files can sometimes be large and use chunks of their monthly data plans. With a new update method being introduced into the Google Play Store, the size of application updates should be dramatically smaller…


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Android Basics: How to send an alert to your Google Trusted Contacts

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 6 2016 - 3:36 am PT
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With the debut of Google’s latest application, Trusted Contacts, users can now share their exact GPS coordinates with friends and family members in case they are ever in danger or need assistance. Thankfully, once the application has been configured properly, there is a quick and easy way to send out an alert with your location to all of your trusted contacts…

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Samsung’s aggressive design on the Galaxy Note 7 could be to blame for explosions

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 5 2016 - 7:09 am PT
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will go down in the history books as one of the company’s biggest disasters. After having initial reports of batteries catching fire in September and then even having the replacement devices continue to catch on fire, Samsung had to officially recall and stop all production on the handset. As of today, Samsung still hasn’t released an official statement on why the Note 7 was defective but a 3rd party has torn the phone apart and we might finally have an answer…


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Android Basics: How to share your exact location for 24 hours in Google’s Trusted Contacts

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 5 2016 - 1:54 am PT
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One of the best features found in Google’s brand new Trusted Contacts application is the ability to share your exact location with others. This allows your friends and or family members that you have setup as trusted contacts to easily check to make sure you have made it to your destination safely as well as allowing you to send a message asking for assistance if needed…


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Android Basics: How to enable the battery percentage on all Moto Z variants

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 4 2016 - 4:56 am PT
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When it comes to monitoring your battery life on Moto Z devices, it can be hard to estimate how much power is left just based on the battery icon. Thankfully, there is an option in the settings menu that allows you to enable the battery percentage which makes it much easier to glance at your status bar and see how much battery you have left…


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Android Basics: How to setup Moto Voice on all Moto Z variants

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 4 2016 - 3:31 am PT
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Most modern Android devices now have the ability to setup a voice prompt that lets you operate your device without even picking it up. Motorola has had its own feature called Moto Voice for the last couple of years that allows for more than the standard “Ok, Google” command. The below steps will help you say “Hello, Moto” to your Moto Z device…


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Android Basics: How to take a screenshot on all Moto Z variants

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 3 2016 - 11:48 pm PT
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As with any mobile device, it is always important to know how to capture information on your screen. One of the unique aspects of the Moto Z line of phones is that the overall design is exactly the same, which means the process is also exactly the same across the board. Thankfully, Lenovo also didn’t change the screenshot process that can be found baked into almost every Android device…


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How to download and manage movies and shows in the Netflix app for Android

Avatar for Justin Duino Dec 1 2016 - 6:44 am PT
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Today, after having their customers request this feature for years, Netflix has now made it possible to download select content onto mobile devices for offline viewing. Whether you want to download a movie for a long flight or a tv show for your kids to enjoy on a road trip, the following will walk you through downloading and managing content from Netflix on your Android phone or tablet…


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LeEco’s products will be available through Best Buy, Amazon starting Dec 1, DirecTV Now deal

Avatar for Justin Duino Nov 29 2016 - 9:16 am PT
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LeEco, a Chinese technology company that is trying to break into the U.S. market by offering higher-end devices at affordable prices, is now expanding their retail availability to some of the country’s biggest retailers: Best Buy, Target, and Amazon. They’re also sweetening the deal by partnering with AT&T to offer customers free access to DirecTV Now, the company’s brand new content streaming service.


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