Robin sports a unique design that's instantly recognizable. Photo: Nextbit

Robin sports a unique design that’s instantly recognizable. Photo: Nextbit

Nextbit, the startup led by Android veterans and a former HTC design chief, today announced Robin, a device that combines impressive specifications with a unique storage system that wants to take your smartphone experience to the cloud.

Prime Video now works offline. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Prime Video now works offline. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Amazon Prime Video today took a massive step toward beating Netflix by adding offline video to its growing list of advantages. The feature allows users to download movies and TV shows and enjoy them without a data connection while they’re on the go.

The new Moto 360 looks good. Photo:

The new Moto 360 looks good. Photo:

Motorola is set to announce its second-generation Moto 360 on September 8, according to a teaser image published by parent company Lenovo. We’ve already seen leaked images of the device, which is expected to come in two sizes for the first time.

Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic hope to appeal to traditional watch wearers. Photo: Samsung

Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic hope to appeal to traditional watch wearers. Photo: Samsung

After teasing the new Gear S2 smartwatch during its Galaxy Note 5 unveiling earlier this month, Samsung has confirmed all the juicy details we’ve been waiting for.

The new wearable will be available in two flavors — the Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic — both of which have round faces and are aimed at consumers who “prefer more timeless watch design.” But will the devices be good enough to trip up the Apple Watch?

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iOS users can now use an iPhone with their Android Wear watch. Photo: Google

Google’s smartwatch platform, Android Wear, has officially gained support for iPhones. The Android Wear for iOS app is currently rolling out and anyone with an iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus can start using the Android Wear app at last. Just make sure you’re running iOS 8.2 or later.

The move comes somewhat randomly but makes total strategic sense for Google.

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