MTV app puts Catfish in your pocket

MTV has released a new app that will let you watch all the pregnant teenager reality shows you could want on you Android phone, as long as you subscribe to cable. The new MTV app lets you watch recent episodes of shows like Catfish and Teen Wolf on your Android phone, if you have a cable subscription. The app works similarly to HBO GO, you sign into the app using your cable provider information, and the app shows you all the content that’s available.

October 2021 Android security patch here for Pixels

However, there isn’t much to this update. Over at the Pixel Phone help site, Google didn’t even list out the changes as it usually does. As such, this is just a security patch and nothing more. If you don’t want to wait for the OTA alert on your Pixel phone, you can always manually update. To download the factory image or OTA, click the appropriate link below. Don’t have a Pixel phone?

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 benchmarks suggest Apple-beating graphics

TL;DR A series of benchmarks has shown that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 could beat iPhones for GPU power. The benchmarks suggest that CPU gains are still way behind Apple’s phones though. Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset last week, and it’s expected to power a host of Android flagship phones in 2022. The company says you can expect a 20% CPU performance improvement and a 30% boost in GPU performance.

Telltale Games layoffs result in termination of all staff, save for 25 people

Update, September 21, 2018 (5:46PM EST): Telltale Games posted a statement to its Twitter account which clarifies that the layoffs today are part of “a majority studio closure.” This likely means that after the completion of the final season of The Walking Dead game series, Telltale will officially shut down. The tweet is reposted below: Original Article, September 21, 2018 (04:39PM EST): Telltale Games creates episodic adventure games based on officially-licensed entertainment properties.

Unlocked LG G5 gets Android 7.0 Nougat in the US

We have some great news for those of you who live in the US and are currently using the unlocked version of the G5 (RS988). LG is finally rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to the high-end smartphone in the country. It’s a big one, as it weighs in at 1.3 GB and has the April security updates on board. The update brings a bunch of new features to the device that will surely keep you entertained for a good amount of time.

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11 Must-Play Indie Games For Android

It’s time to drop that controller and time to dive into some indie games. The Android Market really showcased a lot of great indie developers and the unique games they’ve added to many an Android fan’s phone. So what are you waiting for? Press start and load these great picks into your phone (or tablet), right now! Be not fooled by its cutesy cartoonish characters. Battleheart is one game many have been waiting for to port to Android and it’s easy to see why.

96% of IT HR managers toss CVs that don’t have CompTIA certifications. Get the creds you need for less than most students pay

It’s not strictly a fair system. You might be the IT guru of your friends and family – hell, you might even be the most tech-savvy guy in your whole university, office, or city – but the long and the short of it is: businesses play it safe. When you’re applying for an IT position, the very first thing the overwhelming majority of hiring staff look for is specialized CompTIA certification.

Amazon Prime Video for Android TV has launched on the Play Store

TL;DR Amazon Prime Video for Android TV has launched on the Google Play Store Unfortunately, the app is currently incompatible with any Android TV devices The app’s quiet launch could be the latest olive branch between Amazon and Google The recent bad blood between Amazon and Google has been fascinating to watch, but there’s only been one real loser during the prolonged spat – the consumer. Whether it was Amazon’s decision to pull the sale of Google products from its online store, or Google moving to drop YouTube support for the Echo Show, twice (and later threaten its removal from Fire TV devices), each twist and turn has resulted in less choice for the end-user.

April security patch rolls out for the AT&T Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

The update weighs in at some 170MB, approximately. The April security patch addresses eight critical security issues and a number of other high severity problems. Although none of these exploits had been spotted in active use, yet. Handset owners are also reporting that the update includes touch screen improvements and a selection of other stability fixes. A similar update has also been spotted heading out for global models of the handset this month.