Launcher app shortcuts, those neat little pop-up functions for compatible apps that allow quick access to deeper app functions, are currently restricted to Android 7.1 on the Pixel phones and dev …Read More
Archive for February, 2017
Latest Nova Launcher 5.0 beta adds Pixel-style launcher app shortcuts and weather in the search bar
February 8th, 2017 
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Mozilla announces Project Quantum, an improved rendering engine for Firefox
February 7th, 2017 Marty Figgs I’m sure many of you, like myself, use Google Chrome as your main browser. Chrome was built from scratch, with the exception of its engine (which was WebKit at the time), …Read More
Qualcomm to acquire NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion
February 6th, 2017 Marty Figgs Qualcomm has announced that it plans to acquire NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion USD, including debt, which will be largest semiconductor deal ever. NXP, for those of who don’t …Read More
Oh… Sir! The Insult Simulator lets players destroy their opponents in the most British way possible
February 5th, 2017 Marty Figgs In 2013, the Daily Express ran an informal poll that determined Winston Churchill’s famous response to a Parliament member, “Yes I am drunk, but In the morning I shall …Read More
[Oops] Blackberry promotes infamous fake BBM review as praise for the new DTEK60
February 4th, 2017 Marty Figgs If you enjoy a juicy public relations screw-up, then grab your spirituous drink of choice and take a seat: this one’s a doozy. Our tale begins in the far-off year …Read More
