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Google Cardboard is a winner. Photo: Google

Google Cardboard is a winner. Photo: Google

Google Cardboard may not be the most sophisticated virtual reality headset, but it’s definitely the most accessible. As such, it’s been a huge success, with more than 5 million units shipped to date, and over 1,000 Cardboard apps now available on Android.

Samsung doesn't want you to commit to Apple. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung doesn’t want you to commit to Apple. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung is reportedly planning to launch its own upgrade program to give Galaxy smartphone fans an easy and more affordable route to its latest devices.

The move would be a direct response to Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program, and could prevent long-time users from making the switch to iOS.

The G5 could be LG's best smartphone yet. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

The G5 could be LG’s best smartphone yet. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Despite losing money on smartphones during the third and fourth quarters of 2015, LG has promised to release two flagship handsets this year.

We know one will be the LG G5, which is expected to come with a more premium all-metal design, but the second remains a mystery.

I'm not famous enough to lose promoted tweets. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

I’m not famous enough to lose promoted tweets. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Our Twitter timelines have become swamped with ads and sponsored tweets, but if you’re famous enough, you don’t have to see them.

To provide its “VIP” users with a greater experience, and to prevent them from wandering to rival services, Twitter has all but stopped injecting ads into their timelines.

Galaxy S7 will get its expandable storage back. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Galaxy S7 will get its expandable storage back. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Just a month ahead of its official unveiling, the Galaxy S7’s specifications have been spilled. A report out of South Korea citing a Samsung employee confirms the device will have a brand new camera with improved low-light performance, and expandable storage.

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