The Beeb's Official Music Streaming Service Comes To Android In The BBC Music App

What's up, British people... and Welsh people, and Scots, and Irish people who live in Northern Ireland but not the other parts of Ireland. (Did I miss anyone?) You probably watch the British Broadcasting Company's news or television shows, even if it's only in passing. And some of those shows probably feature some live music. If you like the music on those BBC shows, there's an app where you can watch and/or listen to it.

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Google Store Now Has A VR Section

It seems like it's inevitable.  Virtual Reality is going to blow up this year.  And to help get a VR headset into your hands, Google has launched a VR section on the Google Store.

The new section of the Google Store currently lists three different products: Google Cardboard, Mattel View-Master and Google Tech C1-Glass VR Viewer.  None of them are currently available for purchase in Canada but I can't see it taking too long before they go live as the Mattel View-Master is already available in Canad through BestBuy.

How many of you guys are currently using a VR headset?  Do you think VR is here to stay?

[Google Store]

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Google adds a VR section to the Play Store

As part of the company's growing commitment to virtual reality, Google has now added a VR section to the Play Store. Google was one of the first entrants into the field of VR with Google Cardboard, its low-cost VR headset that utilized users' phones to function as the display. Since then, Google has invested more into VR through partnerships and most recently, through a restructuring and the creation of a dedicated virtual reality department.

Google is now making it even easier for users to discover more about VR by creating a virtual reality section within the Google Play Store. This section highlights the capabilities of VR headsets that utilize Google Cardboard software. It also gives users a few different options to purchase Google Cardboard-compatible VR headsets.

All of this comes amidst recent rumors that Google will soon launch a successor to Google Cardboard, while also pushing further into virtual reality tech and looking for the next breakthrough. With all of its resources, Google may very well find the next big thing in VR, paving the way for a very different future.

Check out the new section for yourself by following the source link below.

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30 New And Notable (And 1 WTF) Android Games From The Last 2 Weeks (2/16/16 - 2/29/16)

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Is Google Getting Rid Of The App Drawer?

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— Google Maps (@googlemaps) February 26, 2016

It's been a while since Google made any major changes to the Android UI but a big change may be coming with Android N…. or perhaps a big exclusion is the better way to put it.

Google recently posted a video on the Google Maps Twitter account and if you watch closely at the beginning, the Nexus 6P in the video doesn't have an app drawer on it.  Only three icons line the bottom, Phone, Contacts and Camera.

There have been some rumblings around the web that Google may ditch the app drawer in Android N but Google has yet to confirm or deny that fact.  This video could definitely be a hint at the coming change but it could very well be nothing as there's also a black bar behind the on screen buttons and that's seems like a step backwards design wise.

What do you guys think?  Will Google ditch the app drawer?  And if they do, is that a good move?

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Samsung reportedly selling edge displays to other manufacturers

Samsung's edge displays have been a differentiating factor in the smartphone game, not only offering a unique appearance but having some new features to go along with them. But that may soon change, as Samsung is reportedly going to be selling the edge displays to other manufacturers to use in their smartphones.

The companies allegedly in talks with Samsung are Huawei, Xiaomi, and Vivo (above is a leaked image of the Xplay5). The BlackBerry Priv apparently uses a Samsung edge display, and while it doesn't serve any functional purpose, you have to admit that it looks pretty good.

In the end, it will result in more unique devices and that's great for the customer. A budget Huawei or Xiaomi phone with curved screen edges sounds great, since the edge displays are only on flagships in the Samsung lineup. What do you think about Samsung giving up a differentiating factor like the curved edge displays? Leave a comment!

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ASUS announces Marshmallow rollout plans

ASUS has announced its plans for the Android 6.0 update we know a lot of people are waiting for. Though Marshmallow launched almost five months ago, many companies have still not released the update for their devices. We should be used to this by now, though, as it's been a trend with Android devices since the OS came out.

ASUS will be updating a bunch of phones to Marshmallow in Q2 of 2016, so June at the latest. Here's the list of devices to be updated:

• PadFone S (PF500KL)
• ZenFone 2 (ZE550ML, ZE551ML)
• ZenFone 2 Deluxe (ZE551ML)
• ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition (ZE551ML)
• ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KG, ZE500KL, ZE550KL, ZE551KL, ZE600KL, ZE601KL)
• ZenFone Selfie (ZD551KL)
• ZenFone Max (ZC550KL)
• ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML)

When these devices do receive the update, the messenger, mail, and calendar ZenUI apps will be replaced with the Google versions. If you'd like to keep the ASUS versions, they'll be available on the Play Store. The updates are still a few months out, but at least the company isn't abandoning these devices.

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Top 5 most popular Android apps from last week: Kaizala, Speedify

Every week we cover new Android apps with Fresh Meat on Wednesday, followed by Android Gaming on Thursday and Top 10 App Updates on Friday. When Monday rolls around, we look back to see which apps were the most appealing to our audience. Read on for the five most popular Android apps from last week. These apps are ones that are most likely new and haven't appeared in the top five list more than three times.

1. Battery Time Saver

App info: Extend your battery time to make your battery power last longer between charges with Battery Time, the free app for Android that helps you conserve energy, save power, stop energy leaks and fine-tune settings to optimize and boost your battery time.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

 

2. Rewind: Reverse Voice Recorder

App info: Rewind allows you to passively record your surroundings. This app continuously runs in the background and records everything your phone hears, allowing you to save recent recording when you hear something you would like to keep.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

 

3. Kaizala

App info: Kaizala, a Microsoft Garage Project, helps you get your work done by tracking bills, jobs, location and much more – and, it's as simple as chat.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

 

4. Speedify

App info: Speedify is a new kind of VPN that lets you use Wi-Fi and 3G/4G mobile data together for fast, unbreakable Internet no matter where you are.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

 

5. VHS Camcorder

App info: With VHS Camcorder, you'll make home movies that look and sound like video tapes pulled out of storage after 30 years. Realism: the ORIGINAL and BEST app for simulating old videotape recordings.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

 

Note:  To ensure that all apps receive a fair chance to make the list, we will retire any app that has made the list for three consecutive weeks.

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