Google I/O 2016 highlights: VR Mode, Instant Apps, Google Home & more

Google’s bustling I/O developer conference kicked off this week, offering the company a chance to announce what’s coming next for Android and Chrome OS. As well as shedding more light on what we can expect from Android N, the Californian search giant also detailed its plans for Android Auto, announced a new version of Android Wear and unveiled two new messaging apps. The company’s Android Pay contactless payments service launched in the UK, too. Here are the highlights.

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How to add always-on display to HTC 10

HTC 10. Galaxy S7. LG G5. These are this year’s flagship Android phones, and they’re alike in many ways — specs, size and features. When it comes to a certain screen technology though, there’s one major difference: of the three, only the HTC 10 doesn’t include an always-on display. Thanks to the wonderful Android developer ecosystem, this feature can be added to the HTC 10, and the results are quite satisfying. Here’s how to do it.

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