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How to activate the new “Android O” notification badges in Nova Launcher
We here at AndroidGuys have made it no secret about our universal love for the ever impressive Nova Launcher. Nova Launcher has earned the title of "Best launcher in the Play Store" with us and early in May, we reported on the eagerly anticipated v5.1 becoming available in the Play Store. No soon → Read More
Want to use PayPal with Android Pay? Let us show you how
Back in April we reported that a PayPal and Android Pay collaboration was teetering on completion; Just a mere three weeks later we can confirm that the (metaphorical) eagle has landed. It's fair to say writing this article has come somewhat as a surprise, neither PayPal or Google (as of yet,) ha → Read More
AT&T to Exclusively Offer the Resilient LG X VENTURE
The LG X Venture is a rugged, dustproof, water resistant handset designed specifically for those of us who, let's say, tend to air on the more active side of life. There have been several circulating rumors about a possible ACTIVE version of the Samsung Galaxy S8 which I excitedly reported on bac → Read More
Nintendo is Developing a ‘Legend of Zelda’ Smartphone Game
Super Mario Run, Miitomo and Fire Emblem Heroes. Let's just say Nintendo announcing it was moving into the mobile gaming market was greeted through somewhat hesitant but expectant eyes, and by all accounts, its been a "mushroom stomping success" ( cough ) Being a HUGE gaming addict since as lo → Read More
The Moto X (2017) to be called Moto X4?
Reputable tech guru Evan Blass @evleaks has recently stated that the Moto X (2017) is going be called the Moto X4. Given that Blass has dropped some real secretive truth bombs of late, we have every reason to believe that this latest leak won't be any different. By all accounts we are expecti → Read More
Amazon confirms Alexa Calling and Messaging Between Echo Devices
It's been a big day for amazon, a full reboot of the Echo device and now confirming calling and messaging between all Echo Devices and the Alexa App: Let's just say we're excited! So, let me break this down for you. Amazon is bringing the update to all current Alexa devices: This was announced → Read More
Latest Huawei Honor 9 leaks suggest: No Headphone Jack
With the fantastic Honor 8 Pro only barely just hitting the retail market, and the Honor 8 staking its claim as a firm "mid range champion", it may come as a surprise (or not) that the internet is already awash with rumour and speculation in reference to Huawei's next numerically advancing installme → Read More
The eagerly awaited OnePlus 5 is due to land this summer
2016 was a big year for OnePlus. We saw two iterations come to market within 5 months of each other; the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T. Both phones offered incredible bang for your buck in not only the looks department, but also spec department too. We even went on record to say that, and I quote: → Read More
UMIDIGI introduces the CRYSTAL ; a $99 frameless smartphone
Smartphone manufacturer UMIDIGI (formerly UMi) is not one to shy away from controversy. Following our report on their iPhone 7 knockoff the UMIDIGI G, a new high-end model has appeared on UMIDIGI's website. This time, it is said to incorporate features that can only be found in the highest, most → Read More
A warning to all Wileyfox owners on Android Nougat 7.1.1
April 2017 saw a big change. Wileyfox users around the globe bid a fond farewell to the ever present CyanogenOS that had up until last month been the backbone to all of WileyFox's devices. This has paved the way for a new OS era for the WileyFox brand. Android nougat 7.1.1 has now officially rolled → Read More
Instant games now available on Facebook Messenger
Facebook have announced Messenger games are coming to all of its app's users. The popular messenger app has a monthly user count of around 1.2 billion people and up until now, games have been only single player, causing Facebook to rely on challenges to engage your Facebook "friends", but now, tw → Read More
Digital Depth’s new ALL Controller is an universal gamepad
I know what you are thinking..... Yet another fly by night idea landing on Kickstarter looking to entice us into parting with our hard earned cash, when the product hasn't even been made yet. The past few years have shown us two things, a publicly funded project has the ability to be both a outra → Read More
Blackberry launches online keynote tutorial videos for the KeyOne
There was a time in my life where Blackberry ruled. I loved the brand, I loved the name. I loved the device, the keyboard - I was proud to be associated. Then the mobile tech world moved on - Unfortunately Blackberry did not. I could go on and on about failed attempts or lack of innovation, but I → Read More
ZTE roll outs the B25 update for the Axon 7
It has been a matter of weeks since we last reported on the ZTE Axon 7 getting updated to Android 7.1.1 and it is no coincidence that back when the device launched we headlined it as being "Outstanding with a few faults". Needless to say we have since seen a steady flow of updates roll out from ZTE → Read More
Facer “DAILY MIX” has landed!
Way back in 2014 we first excitedly wrote about a new smartwatch app "FACER" hitting the market. Who would have thought that in 2017 we would again be frantically tapping keys to inform you that the Facer app had triumphantly surpassed the 1 million download mark. Continual updates - a wealth → Read More
The NVIDIA SHIELD TV increases dominance of the 4K market with it’s latest update
With purchase prices for 4K TVs becoming evermore affordable, the ability to stream 4K content is becoming as essential as it is desirable. With 4K TV adoption continuing to rise and more and more 4K content being made available, there is one standalone device in today's market that most certainl → Read More
AT&T GoPhone customers can now get their hands on a Samsung Galaxy Express 3
The Samsung Galaxy Express range of phones are no new kids on the block, with us having writings on the device going as far back as 2012. It's a budget phone at a budget price, and a great way for people to get into smartphone ownership and of course, the Samsung "ecosystem". AT&T are currentl → Read More
Samsung and Qualcomm already looking to the next flagship device – the Galaxy S9
I know what you all must be thinking: The Samsung Galaxy S8 has just began its global launch and is successfully finding it's way into people's lives and homes and by all accounts it's looking to be one of Samsung's more successful product launches to date. I myself am found to be regularly obses → Read More
Ad-Blocking could be on the horizon for Google’s Chrome browser
The Wall Street Journal has reported on the possibility of Google introducing an ad-blocking feature for their Chrome browser for both mobile and desktop platforms. This is an interesting one as Google itself is predominately a form of advertising company and on top of that they already pay for t → Read More
Android pay and PayPal: A new way to pay
With millions of us already fully emerged in the "PayPal way" some big news has dropped for both Android pay and PayPal users today: Whether it's picking up those last minute bargains or making those 2AM "I can't sleep" impulse purchases (we've all been there) very soon we will all be able to sta → Read More