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  • Google Maps reviews get search for keywords and phrases

    Google Maps has been updated with a new feature: ability to search reviews for keywords or phrases. The functionality is now live on both Android and iOS and clients of the service. This lets you look up, say, “wheelchair” to know more about the accessibility or “vegetarian” when you want to see how the place’s…

  • Sprint LG G6 starts getting Oreo update

    After Verizon, now Sprint has also started pushing out the Oreo update to LG G6 units on its network. The update bumps the Android version to 8.0 and also includes Android security fixes for the month of May. The update, which weighs in at around 1.8GB, should include the usual Oreo goodies. No information yet…

  • Motorola G5S Plus gets updated to Android 8.1

    The Moto G5S Plus is currently getting a new OTA update that includes the June security patch. However, the bigger news is that the same update brings Android 8.1 Oreo to the Motorola midranger. In addition, the update brings new Android features as well, like new multitasking features, improvements to notification controls, and an improved…

  • Sony Xperia XZ2 is now available at Canadian carriers

    Sony’s Xperia XZ2 has finally become available to purchase from carriers in Canada today. It’s not a lot of companies, mind you, just two: Bell and Freedom Mobile. The flagship smartphone is priced at CAD 1,000 outright at both outlets. If you’d rather not spend that much at once, you can pick Bell’s Premium Plus…

  • Deal: Verizon Wear24 smartwatch is down to $49.99 again in possible clearance sale

    Verizon launched an own-brand smartwatch running Android Wear last year. The Wear24 debuted at $349.99, but the carrier promptly discontinued it only a few months later, following pretty bad reviews all-round. The fact that you haven’t been able to buy one from Verizon for quite a while now doesn’t mean doesn’t mean there aren’t sill…

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