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Android no app drawer

Spot the missing feature. Photo: Google

If you’re concerned that Google is about to kill Android’s app drawer, look away now.

The beloved feature, which has been baked into Android since its inception, is nowhere to be seen in a new video released to promote Google Maps.

Google and Vizio might be teaming up on Chromecast. Photo: Spotify

Google and Vizio might be teaming up on Chromecast. Photo: Spotify

So far, Google hasn’t had much luck infiltrating the living room. Android TV was a huge bust, making the Chromecast Google’s biggest success when it comes to television so far.

It looks like Google’s planning on doubling-down on Chromecast. A new report suggests that the search giant is looking to bake the Chromecast’s streaming functionalities right into Vizio-brand HDTVs.

Apple Music's competition might be changing owners. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Apple Music’s competition might be changing owners. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Tidal, the high fidelity music streaming service owned by Jay Z, has been struggling to compete with Spotify and Apple Music, but according to a new report Samsung is planning to throw the fledgling company a lifeline with a new acquisition deal.

Google Inbox

Google Inbox gets another nice update. Photo: Google

Google is updating its awesome Inbox app for Android to deliver welcome improvements to the snooze function. Users will now be greeted by more options when they need to put off important messages until later, and you can have Inbox leave you alone on weekends if you want quiet time.

Galaxy S7

Get better selfies with the Galaxy S7. Photo: Samsung

Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have a front-facing flash feature that helps you shoot brighter selfies, but it doesn’t come from an extra LED. Instead, the new devices have stolen the same trick Apple uses on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.

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