It may be time to say farewell to the Google Wallet card.
Granted, if you have one it’s probably in a desk drawer next to a non-working Lumia phone and Nexus Player remote. But if you’re still using it, you should know that indications are Google will cut off support on June 30. More of this article from PCWorld.com
Windows 10 has been perhaps the most successful Windows ever. It’s faster, more feature-packed, and more secure.
But it’s a mixed bag. Microsoft is thirstier than ever for users’ private data, and it is acting more hands-on than ever before. They want to control what software you run, and when you run your updates. And at a fundamental level, it’s still Windows, and still especially vulnerable to viruses and malware. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com
Google’s stock camera app might get a serious injection of search power.
According to a Slashgear report, Google’s camera will be able to recognize products, codes, and other objects and perform a search for them. This would turn your camera into a direct search portal, and make it easier for you to research an item or scan a QR code without the need for a separate app. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Android N was expected to be shown off for the first time at Google I/O in May, but it’s here already. You can try out a preview of the latest version of the world’s most popular mobile operating system today if you have a Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, Nexus 9, or Pixel C. More from this article from MakeUseOf.com
Three years ago, in March 2013, Redbox launched its Netflix-killer in partnership with Verizon—but the service fell flat and closed up shop nineteen months later. Now, it appears Redbox is attempting an online comeback with a new service called Redbox Digital, according to Variety. Check this article from PCWorld.com
Now that Picasa is going away, a lot of people are going to be looking for an alternative to the much-loved photo organizing and editing app. More of this news from MakeUseOf.com
Every generation of the iPhone is different, but they all consistently share one thing in common – they’re pricey. While you can get a pretty decent Android phone for $100, and many mid-range Windows smartphones can be had for $50 (Best Buy is currently selling the Lumia 640 for $30, which is ludicrous), iPhones consistently rank among the most expensive phones on the market. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com