Justin Diaz, Author at AndroidHeadlines.com |

Justin loves craft beer, food, video games(of all kinds and platforms), and generally anything technological, and has been a fan of Android since the T-mobile G1. Game of Thrones is one of his vices, and you can usually find him playing a match of League of Legends or some other game during parts of his free time. He currently uses a Sony Xperia Z3 as his daily driver which he is deeply fond of.

SDS’ New Touchscreen For BMWs Is 10.3-Inches & Runs Android

Weekly Poll: Would You Buy A Razer Phone Made For Hardcore Gamers?

Cricket’s Summer Deals Includes Phones & $80 2-Line Plan

VR: Now With Galaxy S8/S8+ Support Daydream Should Get A Boost

Verizon Network Testing Said To Be Cause Of Video Throttling

Best Smartwatches Buyers Guide – July 2017

SDS’ New Touchscreen For BMWs Is 10.3-Inches & Runs Android...

SDS’ new touchscreen for BMWs is 10.3-inches in size and it runs on Android, making this a potentially useful piece of technology for BMW owners to have installed in their vehicles. The screen is reportedly anti-glare which should make them easy to see on sunny days, and SDS boasts that the screen meets all of […]

Weekly Poll: Would You Buy A Razer Phone Made For Hardcore G...

The news broke earlier this morning that Razer is considering building a smartphone for hardcore gamers. While there is no confirmation that this is true, the writing is on the wall so to speak and seems like a very plausible scenario. In fact, it seemed like anything but an impossibility after Razer officially purchased phone […]

Cricket’s Summer Deals Includes Phones & $80 2-Line Plan

Cricket’s Summer Deals promotions includes discounts on phones and an $80 2-line plan that comes with unlimited data, which of course also comes with talk and text. Cricket is only offering the promotion on the plan for a “limited time” so interested subscribers, whether new or existing, will probably want to take advantage of the […]

VR: Now With Galaxy S8/S8+ Support Daydream Should Get A Boo...

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ recently started getting an update which adds support for Google VR services, which means Daydream support is finally here for what are currently this year’s top flagship Android smartphones. Besides adding two more devices to the support list, these are quite possibly some of the best devices which you […]

Verizon Network Testing Said To Be Cause Of Video Throttling

Verizon network testing is said to be the cause of video throttling after complaints from subscribers were pouring in that videos on Netflix were being capped. According to a Verizon spokesperson, who cites videos on the network being slowed, and not just Netflix, says that it has been conducting recent tests with its network that has […]

Best Smartwatches Buyers Guide – July 2017

It’s that time of the month again where we list off some of the best smartwatches out there, and although there really isn’t much in the way of new smartwatches yet (since most of the newer ones announced earlier this year don’t launch until at least late Summer), there is still at least one new […]

T-Mobile CTO: Rival Unlimited Plans Are Stifling Data Speeds

T-Mobile’s CTO, Neville Ray, says the rival unlimited plans from networks Verizon and AT&T are stifling the data speeds of those companies, and is likely a result of the lift that both wireless carriers were seeing due to the changes made to the unlimited plans that are now being offered to subscribers. Ray’s comments aren’t […]

Motion Stills’ Looping GIFs Are Now Available On Android

Motion Stills’ looping GIFs are now available on Android as Google has just published the app on Google Play. For those that have been waiting to get their hands on this app that was previously only available for iOS users, the wait is over, and if you’re eager to start using the app right away […]

Amazon Android App Will Have Alexa After This Week’s Update...

The Amazon Android app will have Alexa after this week’s update, opening up a feature that Amazon had previously made available to iPhone users exclusively. It’s not currently known when exactly the feature will appear as the date for the app update release hasn’t been mentioned, but it is Thursday so there isn’t much time […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 Comes August 23rd At Unpacked

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 comes August 23rd at Unpacked, as Samsung has just sent out press invites for the event happening that morning. The event begins at 11 AM Eastern Standard Time in New York City which will be 8 AM PST for those on the West Coast, and while Samsung doesn’t actually mention the […]

Leaked Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Render Suggests Bezel-Free Screen

A leaked Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 render suggests that the phone will have a bezel-free screen, and not bezel-free in the same sense as the original Xiaomi Mi MIX, but absolutely no bezels on any of the sides giving the phone a full-screen front. If this render is to be believed and this is Xiaomi’s […]

Gear S3 Users In The UK Can Now Use Samsung Pay

Gear S3 users in the UK can now use Samsung Pay for mobile payments at checkout when shopping at any supported retailers, which should be mostly anywhere as the technology works wherever credit and debit cards are accepted. Samsung Pay was already available in the country from Samsung’s supported Galaxy devices, meaning it was already […]

NO.1 D7 Smartwatch Review: Full Android In A Smartwatch Buil...

The NO.1 D7 is a non-traditional smartwatch with familiar features. Smartwatches these days are generally running Android Wear, Tizen, or Apple’s WatchOS. At least for the mainstream smartwatches. There are tons of different smartwatches out there running on different operating systems, some of them running full versions of Android. The NO.1 D7 is one of […]

Layton’s Mystery Journey1 Is Now Available On Google Play

Layton’s Mystery Journey1 is now available on Google Play, and is the latest game in the much loved series that’s been delighting gamers for a decade. Officially called Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy, this new installment in the franchise mixes mind bending puzzles with a deep and engaging story that’s built around […]

Nanomesh Smart Tattoos Could Replace Fitness Trackers

Nanomesh smart tattoos could replace fitness trackers in the future, allowing for a less invasive and cumbersome way to keep an eye on your overall health. While such a notion might seem like something that’s more than a little out there, Scientists at the University of Tokyo have been working on such a product that […]

T-Mobile Reports 1.3M Net Adds For Q2, Record Low Churn

T-Mobile is reporting 1.3 million net customer additions for the second quarter of the year along with a record low churn rate of 1.10 percent, which is in direct relation to its postpaid customers, showcasing that T-Mobile is continuing to reach its goals with great success. While the decrease in churn for postpaid customers is […]

Android O DP4 & August Security Patch Hitting Some Pixel XLs

Android O (which is basically Android 8.0) Developer Preview 4 and the August Security Patch is reportedly hitting some Pixel XL devices, according to a new report and screenshots coming from users of the device. While most Pixel and Pixel XL phones at this point are working with the July 5th security patch, in the […]

Xiaomi’s Upcoming Mi 5X May Have Passed Through The FCC

Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi 5X may have just passed through the FCC which could signify that the device is nearing a launch in the expected regions where Xiaomi will be selling the phone. The FCC documents don’t have any images included which show off the device so there’s no way to match this phone up with […]

LG G6+ International Model Unofficially Hits Amazon U.S.

The LG G6+ international model has unofficially hit Amazon’s U.S. web store and is currently up for purchase at a price of $699. LG isn’t likely to release a U.S. version of this upgraded LG G6, so this might be the only way that U.S.-based consumers are able to get their hands on one if […]

Android TV Gets NTFS USB Plugin From Paragon Software

Android TV now has an NTFS USB plugin from Paragon Software, which allows users of Android TV devices to access files of any size from external storage drives and file system formats that were previously incompatible with the platform. No matter the what the file system format happens to be (some of the supported formats […]

Why You Should Opt For A Chromebook Over A Windows Laptop

These days, there’s so much choice in the computing world that it can become an extremely challenging task to pick the right solution for your own personal needs. Brand, size, cost, style, features; all of these factors are weighing in on the final decision for many consumers on what they should pick when it comes […]

Samsung’s Harman International Announces Arcam Acquisition

Samsung’s Harman International has announced that it’s acquiring Arcam, perhaps better known as A&R Cambridge Ltd., likely so it can use Arcam’s Hi-Fi audio technology for integration with its future products. With that being said, neither Harman nor Arcam have mentioned anything about the acquisition regarding terms, so it’s not clear what the buyout has […]

Upcoming Allo Update Will Add New Quick Selfie Effects

An upcoming Allo update will include new quick selfie effects according to a recent teardown of the latest update’s APK file. The new quick selfie effects will be readily accessible from the chat window and will hover above the quick selfie frame, offering users the ability to zoom into their images or add some sort […]

OnePlus Weather Hits The Play Store As A OnePlus Exclusive

OnePlus Weather has hit the Play Store although it’s a OnePlus exclusive, meaning users who don’t own a OnePlus device won’t be able to grab this app and install it. That might be a bit of downer for some users as there are likely to be plenty of them who rather enjoy the aesthetic that […]

Europe To Get 128GB Premium Version Of The Honor 9

Europe is set to get a 128GB premium version of the Honor 9 according to a new rumor, which if true, would make this the third variation of the phone that Honor offers to consumers, as it already has two other models that are currently heading towards the market – one with 4GB of RAM […]

Google Will Launch Google Home In Germany Soon

Google will be launching Google Home in Germany soon. A newly published video on Google Germany’s YouTube channel reveals that the company’s smart speaker will be hitting German retailers on August 8th, expanding the reach of the device and adding more potential users to the already growing list of people who have adopted the technology […]

Motorola Is Developing AI Tech For Cameras & Public Safety

Motorola is developing AI tech for cameras and public safety in a new partnership with artificial intelligence company Neurala. Motorola, which will handle the software side of the project, will be working with Neurala’s AI technology to integrate it into hardware such as Motorola’s body cameras that are worn by law enforcement. While the project […]

Jide To Discontinue Consumer Remix OS, Shift To Enterprise

Jide is discontinuing the consumer-facing version of Remix OS as it sets out to shift completely towards Enterprise instead. The details were posted up on Jide’s official website, so it would be hard to miss if you’re a user of its products and visit the site frequently. Jide notes that a big reason for the […]

Google Wifi Gains Root Through The GaleForce Project

Google Wifi has gained root access through the GaleForce Project, a series of software tweaks which is aimed at opening things up to allow users to bring more features to the router through a number of customization options which aren’t available for normal, untouched Google Wifi units. Though the possibilities of what GaleForce will allow […]

Google To Offer Quantum Computer Access To A.I. Researchers

Google will reportedly be offering Quantum Computer access to A.I. researchers in an attempt to spark interest in development of apps for the platform. While Google might be looking to bring in new, fresh blood to spur development with the use of Quantum Computing technology, Google’s long-term goal is said to be driving towards offering […]

Samsung Pay Is Adding Support For PayPal Accounts

Samsung Pay is adding support for PayPal accounts which will allow users to integrate their PayPal accounts and use them as a form of payment using Samsung’s mobile payment solution. This means users will be able to select compatible credit or debit cards like before, but will also now have the ability to pay while […]

Samsung CEO Said To Confirm Late August Galaxy Note 8 Reveal

Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh is said to have recently confirmed the late August reveal of the Galaxy Note 8, which if true, would put the announcement for the next device in the Galaxy Note lineup just days before the beginning of IFA, which is around the time of the unveiling for past Galaxy Note […]

Samsung Begins New Galaxy S8 BOGO Promotion

Samsung has begun a new Galaxy S8 BOGO promotion in which it’s offering consumers the chance to pick up either a Galaxy S8 or a Galaxy S8+ for free when they buy an additional Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+. Naturally, there are some requirements that have to be met before this will be an available […]

HTC Partners With Jaguar For Vive-Based E-PACE Vehicle Launc...

HTC has partnered with Jaguar for a Vive-based E-PACE vehicle launch, which happened at an event held by the two companies yesterday evening to celebrate the official unveiling of Jaguar’s new E-PACE vehicle. Though the unveiling did eventually include the capability to see the E-PACE in the flesh, or metal as it were, prior to […]

Cricket Wireless Now Offers The HTC Desire 555

Cricket Wireless now offers the HTC Desire 555 (originally thought to be the Desire 650 when leaks surfaced back in February), an entry-level smartphone running on Android which offers up some of HTC’s most recent features and software benefits. The HTC Desire 555 is now on sale through the carrier at a price of $119.99 […]

Weekly Poll: How Do You Feel About The Rumored New Pixel XL...

The new Pixel XL is still a couple of months away, but just in the last few days a couple of leaks have surfaced which appear to be the final design. One of those leaks is rumored to be the look of the new Pixel XL, and a couple of follow up leaks showed what […]

Microsoft-BMW Partnership Now Includes Skype For Business

Microsoft’s BMW partnership now includes Skype for Business, allowing those with a vehicle that’s part of the most recent BMW 5 Series lineup the ability to engage in Skype for Business voice calls right from the comfort of the driver’s seat. Of course, this new feature would also work well for anyone who is carpooling, […]

VR: Games May Be Dominant, But VR Is Also A Great Video Medi...

Games may be the dominant, driving force for virtual reality technology, and that’s probably not too surprising to some consumers, but chances are there are some out there who aren’t aware of the growing list of options for using VR as a medium/platform for watching video content. Yes, virtual reality offers a handful of different […]

Samsung’s Gear Fit Pro Shows Up At The FCC

Samsung’s Gear Fit Pro has shown up at the FCC recently for approval, which may suggest that Samsung will be launching, or at least announcing the device sometime in the near future. That said, it can’t be ruled out that Samsung may not unveil this device until its next Unpacked event, which is likely to […]

Best Android Apps – July 2017

Applications launch on Android and mobile devices in general at such a rapid rate it can sometimes be hard to keep up with what’s all available out there. If you find yourself in a position of wanting or needing a new app that will help with a particular function that you hope to use your […]

Daydream App Gets Improved Home UI & Controller Performance

The Daydream app is getting an improved Home UI and improved controller performance as part of its latest update, which will put users on version 1.7 of the application. The update should be hitting devices as of today, but as is always the case, app updates don’t generally hit every single device in the same […]

Sony Adds Amazon Echo Support To Its 2017 4K HDR TVs

Sony has added Amazon Echo support to its 2017 lineup of 4K HDR TVs that have Android TV built-in, the company announced in a press release today. This expands the features of these already very capable television sets, and the compatibility with Amazon’s Echo platform should extend to any 4K HDR TV with Android TV […]

Pixel XL 2 To Have More Display Profiles & Always-On Screen

The Pixel XL 2 will reportedly have multiple display profiles as well as an always-on-screen, along with a couple of other new features that can’t currently be found in the existing Pixel and Pixel XL. According to a new report from XDA Developers, citing an unnamed source, the Pixel XL 2 will allow for users […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Note Fan Edition Gets Teardown Treatment

Samsung’s Galaxy Note Fan Edition has received the teardown treatment by the folks over at IFIXIT, showing what the device looks like on the inside and giving anyone who plans to buy the device, or those who already own it, a chance to see how much of a challenge or lack there of it is […]

Nextbit Robin Phone & Chat Support Stops At The End Of July

The Nextbit Robin’s phone and chat support will stop at the end of July, more specifically on July 31st as the company noted on Twitter earlier today. What this means for owners of the Nextbit Robin is that any issues or support that one would hope to receive from Nextbit if they need assistance with […]

New Release Radio Is Coming To All Google Play Music Users

New Release Radio is coming to all Google Play Music users. In a blog post today Google announced the details of this new feature extending to everyone, mentioning that the rollout of the feature is beginning this week, albeit without stating any exact time frame for the length of the rollout, meaning that it’s unclear […]

Nexus 5X And Nexus 6P Don’t Support aptX Bluetooth Streaming...

The Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P don’t support aptX Bluetooth streaming capabilities according to an official Google employee as it was recently noted on the Google Issue Tracker. This was a response to an issue/bug post that was created by a user of the Nexus 6P, who reported the problem as a bug that they […]

Latest Security Patch Hits ZenFone 2 Laser & ZenFone 3 Laser

The latest security patch is hitting the ZenFone 2 Laser and the ZenFone 3 Laser today as ASUS revealed on its ZenTalk Forums that the update is making its way to the two devices. Neither of the updates appears to be very large and there aren’t many differences noted in the changelog for either device, […]

Amazon Echo 2 Will Reportedly Be Smaller & Have Better Sound

The Amazon Echo 2 will reportedly be smaller and have better sound, and those are just a couple of the improvements that Amazon is said to be introducing for the second generation of its Artificial Intelligence-enabled smart home speaker. Smaller is also more of a broad term, and according to the details there’s actually a […]

LG IFA Invite Confirms August 31st Unveiling Of LG V30

An LG IFA invite that the company has started sending out to press confirms August 31st will be the date for the unveiling of the LG V30. LG doesn’t directly say anything about the V30 on the invite, but it does show the shape of a V on the invite which is made to look […]

Google Home Now Supports Play Music Purchased Songs

Google Home now supports Play Music purchased songs, but what’s more is that it also supports music which users have uploaded. This means any music in your Play Music library which you’ve uploaded from your personal collection or music which you paid for through the app can be played on your Google Home smart speaker. […]

LiquidSky Adds Support For Android With Version 2.0 Beta

LiquidSky has added support for Android with the version 2.0 beta of its service. Since this is still in beta, there could be some bugs associated with the app or the service itself, but now that Android is supported LiquidSky is bound to capture some more attention. For those unaware, LiquidSky is a game streaming […]

Blue Coral Galaxy S8 & Galaxy S8+ To Hit Best Buy July 13th

The Blue Coral Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are set to hit Best Buy tomorrow, July 13th, and it’s suggested that the color will be exclusive to Best Buy, meaning anyone who wishes to get their hands on this color variant of Samsung’s current flagship devices will have to go to Best Buy to get […]

UPDATED: Google Pixel XL 2 Render Envisioned In ‘Very Silver...

A Google Pixel XL 2 render envisioned in the ‘Very Silver’ color has surfaced online, and it’s based on the recently leaked design of the upcoming device and follow up to the currently available Pixel XL which Google launched last Fall. It’s important to note that this image shown above is not a leaked press […]

Leaked Bezeless Sharp Phone Resembles The Essential PH-1

A leaked image of the bezeless Sharp phone that is set to launch soon resembles an image of the Essential PH-1, more commonly known as the Essential Phone. While this new leaked image isn’t the first time that this device has shown up, the way the photo appears is what should look familiar. In the […]

OUKITEL K10000 Pro Review: The Phone With A 3-Day Battery

The OUKITEL K10000 Pro is a major winner in the battery department and it’s not shy about that. Smartphones have become the main tool for computing for many consumers these days and with phones being that much of a relied upon piece of hardware, it’s no surprise that many are looking for the best possible […]

Amazon Prime Day 2017: Honor 6X 32GB For $199 – 7/11/17

You can usually find some pretty good deals on smartphones on Amazon most of the time, but the deals are even better during Prime Day. With that said, right now you can pick up the Honor 6X as part of Amazon’s Prime Day sale for just $199 which is down from its original cost of […]

Entry Form For 2nd Google Play Indie Games Festival Now Open

Entry forms for the second annual Google Play Indie Games Festival are now open to any and all who are looking to submit their games, and Google will be continuing to accept submission forms for all entrants until August 6th of this year. That gives anyone who is interested in submitting their game for the […]

Spotify Enters Partnership With Sony Music

Spotify has entered into an official partnership with Sony Music according to a new report. At the moment there are no clear details as to what the partnership terms are between Spotify and Sony Music, but it’s possible that it could afford Spotify a break on the percentage of revenue that it will have to […]

Westinghouse Launches First Alexa-Powered 4K Smart TV

Westinghouse has launched the first Alexa-powered smart TVs today with the release of its new Element line of 4K smart TVs. These are part of Westinghouse’ Amazon Fire TV Edition models, and will also have Alexa integrated into the system so users will be able to interact with the TVs the same way they could […]