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One connector to rule them all. Photo: OnePlus

One connector to rule them all. Photo: OnePlus

If you’re still wondering why everyone’s so excited about the new, do-it-all USB Type-C standard, check out the video below, which shows Apple’s new MacBook being juiced up by a portable battery pack and the OnePlus 2’s new USB-C cable.

That'll charge it. Photo: Samsung

That’ll charge it. Photo: Samsung

Samsung’s samey marketing team is back with another ad for the new Galaxy S6 and S6 edge that again picks on the iPhone. This time, it’s for the lack of wireless charging, which comes built-in on the South Korean company’s latest devices.

"Material" for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. Photo: Samer Zayer

“Material” for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. Photo: Samer Zayer

Tame TouchWiz and give your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge a Material Design makeover with the new “Material” theme. Available to download for free from Samsung’s official Theme Store, the package brings new icons, wallpapers, menus, and more — and no rooting is required.

Undo Send can be a lifesaver. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Undo Send can be a lifesaver. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

We’ve all sent emails to the wrong person accidentally. Sometimes it’s as harmless as inviting your grandma to a drum and bass rave; other times it’s pictures to your boss that no one should see.

But if you use Gmail, those mistakes can quickly be reversed with the awesome “Undo Send” feature — which just made its way to Inbox.

Android on a calculator. Photo: Josh Max

Android on a calculator. Photo: Josh Max

When it comes to cool Android hacks, this one’s got to be up there with the best.

Developer Josh Max has managed to get Google’s mobile platform running on a Texas graphing calculator with about as much power as a kitchen wall clock. It doesn’t just boot up, either; it’s also capable of running apps, like early Android game Lunar Lander.

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