Google apps are pre-installed on the Galaxy S6. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

After years of examining the Android operating system, the European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation into claims that Google unfairly forces competitors into bundling its own apps on their devices.

This effect is no longer possible on Snapseed on Android or iOS. Photo: Google

Available for both iOS and Android, Google’s Snapseed has long been one of my favorite on-the-go photo retouching apps. After a year without updates, then, I was excited to see Google update Snapseed to version 2.0, with several new features, including the ability to copy edits from one image to another, five new filters, adjustable lens blur, and brush tools.

Unfortunately, the Snapseed 2.0 update wasn’t all for the better. In fact, it stripped the app of one of its best features: the grunge filter.

Samsung pulled out all the stops for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Photo: IHS

Samsung has proven with the new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge that it really can make a premium smartphone that looks and feels like it is worthy of a high price tag. The S6 Edge is so premium, in fact, that it costs more to make than the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

The Moto 360 continues to get cheaper. Photo: Google

Following Amazon’s big reduction on the Moto 360, Google today began offering one of its own. The search giant is now selling one of the best Android Wear watches you can get for just $165 via its online store.

Never judge a book by its cover! The Orbit 3-in-1 may be the size of your old Tamagotchi, but its powerful speaker is ready to start the party.

If that’s not enough for such a tiny package, the Orbit includes a built-in mic and wireless camera remote shutter, so you can take calls and snap selfies on the fly. And thanks to Cult of Android Deals, you can get yours with 55% off for a limited time.