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Confidential Mode comes to Gmail Android app
Google's big Gmail redesign earlier this year added a handful of new features, including Confidential Mode. The Android app hasn't gotten all the new Gmail tools, but Confidential Mode is rolling out today. You don't even need to update the app—just take a peek in the menu.
Confidential Mode sends emails that self-destruct after a given length of time. For other Gmail users, these emails appear in Gmail like other messages. Read MoreConfidential Mode comes to Gmail Android app was written...
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New Google Express stores arrive by the dozens, as expansion continues unrestrained
It hasn't even been two weeks since we last shared with you a list of the latest retail partners to sign up with Google Express. The company's online-shopping platform has seen some tremendous growth over the course of the past few months, but the pace really feels like it's been picking up lately.
Compared to recent batches of new Google Express stores, this new one is a little more limited — a large portion of the new additions are coming up as "outside your delivery area" for us. Read M...
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Report: Google to open its first flagship retail store in Chicago
Google's most frequent corporate comparison is Apple, but one significant difference between the two tech titans is their differing retail presence. Although Google has occasionally had pop-up stores and some limited existence inside other retailers like Best Buy and Curry's, it's never had its own dedicated retail stores—though it was previously rumored to be working on a set in India. But, according to a report by the Chicago Tribune, Google may be close to finalizing a lease alleged to ...
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Google Duo turns two years old today
Two years ago today, Google released its 'Duo' video chat app for iPhone and Android. It was designed to replace the video chat component of Hangouts, just as Allo was supposed to supplant Hangouts' messaging functionality. Fast forward to the present, and Duo has definitely achieved its goal of making cross-platform video chat easier, even if it's not the runaway success Google probably hoped for.
Duo has continued to recieve updates, while Allo development is in a holding pattern. Read MoreGoo...
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Third-party Twitter apps got a lot worse today, thanks to Twitter
Twitter has a long and complicated relationship with the app developers who connect to its platform. As far back as 2011, Twitter said devs should avoid making apps that feature the same functionality as its own clients, and the now-infamous token limit came along in 2012. After temporarily pausing the rollout of new APIs earlier this year, Twitter is now moving ahead.
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WhatsApp backups to stop counting against your Google Drive storage allowance
If you're one of the 1.5 billion WhatsApp users of the world, you'll know how important it is to back up your messages. Google Drive backups are conveniently built into the app but have always taken up valuable bytes of your storage quota. Starting later this year, WhatsApp is teaming up with Google to make backups entirely free.
Almost all of my communication with friends and family goes through the platform, so the thought of losing my chat history is an uncomfortable one. Read MoreWhats...
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Google Pay adds 111 more US financial institutions
How many First National Banks could there be? Turns out it's a lot. Google Pay has recently picked up five more First Nationals (and one 1st National), plus 105 more institutions across the United States.
More and more American banks are letting their customers use Google Pay — even smaller institutions like credit unions. We saw 65 more in June, and a whopping 171 in May. International support is coming slower, but it seems like the majority of US users have to have the option by now. Re...
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Sony confirms Pie update timeline for Xperia XZ1, XZ2, and XA2 devices
Google has rolled out Android Pie to Pixel devices, and Essential managed to get an update out on the same day. A few OEMs like Moto and HTC have offered some insight on what they're updating. Today, you can add Sony to the list. It says updates are coming to devices in XZ2, XZ1, and XA2 families. Some of them might be here sooner than you expect.
According to Sony, the Pie updates will begin in November for the Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Premium, XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ Premium,&#...
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Android Messages v3.5 adds new Material UI with dark mode [APK Download]
Both Google Phone and Google Contacts had Material redesigns earlier this month. As such, people began speculating that Android Messages would also soon be revamped, and now it's happened. On top of the redesign, version 3.5 of Android Messages also brings a long-awaited dark mode.
Old vs New.
My first thought when seeing this new interface was that it resembles Samsung's messaging app quite strongly, with the all-white background and pastel colors for contact photos. Read MoreAndroid Message...
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[Update: Winners] We're giving away 30 BESTEK 'Phone Holders with Car Suction Mounts,' plus 11% off coupons for everyone else [US]
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Bendy in Nightmare Run is a new endless runner with a slick '20s cartoon theme
Okay, I know endless runners are played out at this point as far as mobile games go, but every once in a while something lands on the Play Store that bucks the trend. The newly released Bendy in Nightmare Run is one such game. Not only does it use a slick '20s cartoon theme for its art design, but the swipe-based gameplay isn't all that bad either. So if you are ready for a very challenging endless runner that contains some of the coolest graphics on Android to date, Bendy in Nightmare Run ...
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Galaxy Note9 review: It's $1000, and it's the one to get
Spending $1000 on a smartphone is something we'd all probably have balked at just five years ago. How times have changed.
The Galaxy Note9 is Samsung's first mainstream handset to crest the magical four-digit mark, and I sincerely doubt it will be the last. Thousand dollar phones are the new normal, and for all that is excellent about the newest Note, that we've reached this point still seems fairly inevitable. Last year's Note8 was $930, this year's is $70 more than that - and it's easy to see ...
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Google app testing 'Top Apps' section resembling Google Go interface
If you feel like you're pretty comfortable with the navigation in the Google app, you'll be sad to learn that a shake-up might be on its way. Google introduced bottom tabs last year, settling on five options: Home, Upcoming, Search, Recent, and a hamburger menu leading to more. The latest UI being tested replaces Recent with a new Top Apps section that looks like it's been borrowed from the Google Go app. Read MoreGoogle app testing 'Top Apps' section resembling Google Go interfac...
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Google Play Games v5.11 brings redesigned game icons and prepares a new hidden mini-game [APK Teardown]
The Play Games app is riding high with a series of recent changes and still a few more things to come. The latest update doesn't bring any revolutionary changes, but it does change the icons adorning the built-in games so they can all share a uniform style. Buried within the APK are also signs that a new easter egg is in the works that will probably launch another new mini-game.
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Unofficial Changelog: (the stuff we found)
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Google expands bug bounty program beyond security vulnerabilities to large-scale platform abuse methods
Elite hackers aren't the only thing Google has to worry about when it comes to its platforms. Perhaps just as pernicious are simple abuses of its systems and products — often stumbled upon by an average person with too much time on their hands. For instance, finding ways to purchase items from Google without paying, or getting around restrictions on content use and sharing. It's these issues that the Mountain View tech giant is aiming to uncover by officially expanding its Vulnerability Re...
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TensorFlow 2.0 announced with a new focus on usability, preview coming later this year
Most of our audience is at least familiar with seeing the name TensorFlow appear in our coverage. For the uninitiated, Tensor Flow is a machine learning framework/library created by Google that allows developers to leverage the emerging technology for their own uses. Although v1.0 only landed last year, the team behind the project has continued its work, just recently announcing that a preview for v2.0 of the platform would be coming later this year. Read MoreTensorFlow 2.0 announced with a new ...
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'Lazy loading' feature to speed up browsing now available in Chrome Canary
Web pages are becoming more and more complex, but browser vendors have been hard at work trying to offset that with performance and caching improvements. For example, Service Workers allow sites to cache certain data locally to speed up load times (or work offline entirely). 'Lazy loading' is another performance enhancement that has been in development, and now it has arrived in the Canary channel of Chrome.
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The Play Store on phones gains the option to set network download preference
The Play Store has long warned about the dangers of downloading large apps and games over mobile data. Just one big download can wreck your capped data plan. Now, the Play Store appears to have sprouted a new menu option to control this. You can now choose network download preferences.
Head into your Play Store settings, and the new "App download preference" option should be near the top in the General section. Read MoreThe Play Store on phones gains the option to set network download pref...
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Project Fi shutting down text forwarding on September 12
A sad bit news hit Project Fi users' emails today. Google's MVNO service is shutting down text forwarding on September 12. While I'm sure not everyone on the carrier uses this feature, I personally have relied on it since joining Fi.
Google notes that call forwarding to another number will continue to work, so there's that. One of the reasons I use text forwarding is to keep my original number on Fi while using my Verizon SIM for data. Read MoreProject Fi shutting down text forwarding on ...
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Google is making Wear OS app quality guidelines mandatory
If you've been a Wear OS user for a while, odds are you've noticed that wearable apps in the Play Store are sometimes not very good. Google is looking to change that, and asking nicely didn't work. Soon, the app quality guidelines that rolled out with Wear 2.0 will become mandatory.
According to Google, it will begin enforcing the Wear OS app quality guidelines for new apps on October 1st of this year. Read MoreGoogle is making Wear OS app quality guidelines mandatory was written by the awesome...
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T-Mobile is giving customers a free year of Pandora Plus and access to their own local 'Team of Experts'
At its Uncarrier event held today, T-Mobile unveiled several new promotions and services aimed at bolstering its reputation as a customer-friendly, "subversive" wireless brand. Among them: a free year of Pandora Plus for customers, discounted live music tickets from Live Nation, free 30-day service trials, and the official launch of a customer service overhaul.
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Google One is open to everybody starting today
Google One, Google's new cloud storage management and product support service, has had a strangely protracted rollout. It was announced all the way back in May, and showed up on the Play Store shortly thereafter. It wasn't long until invites started going out to a select few, but now, in mid-August, some users still don't have access to it. That's changing, though, as Google has announced that "people in the U.S. Read MoreGoogle One is open to everybody starting today was written by the awesome ...
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Android Pie Go Edition is coming this fall
The first release of Android Go Edition, based on 8.1 Oreo, was... not great. On the plus side, that means there's lots of room for improvement. Google today announced the next major release, named "Android 9 Pie (Go edition)," with storage improvements as the highlight feature.
The update obviously includes everything added in Pie, like gesture navigation, updated emoji, adaptive brightness, a new app switcher, and various UI improvements. Read MoreAndroid Pie Go Edition is coming this fall was...
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Motorola lists all devices getting Android 9 Pie
While Android Pie rolls out to phones from Google and Essential, most OEMs haven't announced which devices will receive the update. HTC revealed a few days ago which of its phones are being updated, and now it's Motorola's turn.
Motorola's long-term software support has deteriorated quite a bit over the past few years, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that the list of Moto phones receiving Android Pie is short. Read MoreMotorola lists all devices getting Android 9 Pie was written by the awesom...
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[Bonus Round] Hot Guns, Train Merger, Fire Egg, Meow Wars, Angel Road, and Gravity Rider
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a pixel-based run and gun shooter, a train-based puzzle game, a quirky take on brick breaking, a casual card battler, a hear...
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[Update: Last day to enter] Giveaway: Win a brand new AT&T Samsung Galaxy S9+ [US]
Thanks to our friends at AT&T, one of our readers is going to get a free Samsung Galaxy S9+.
If you haven't been paying attention, the Galaxy S9+ was good enough to earn the "Most Wanted" distinction in our review. It's a top notch phone and one that you just might enjoy having for free.
Of course, only one of you can win. Luckily, there's another way to get yourself a free S9+: AT&T is running a buy one, get one promo as we speak! Read More[Update: Last day to enter] Giveaway: Win a bra...
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Exclusive: Google is developing a wearable health and fitness assistant called 'Google Coach'
Google has launched numerous products infused with AI technology, and it looks like health and fitness is its next target. Google is working on a health and wellbeing coach fittingly called "Google Coach." The name could change before launch, but Google already has a lot of ideas in the pipeline for how this service will work.
Google Coach won't just be an exercise tracker, but helping you stay active is a big part of its job. Read MoreExclusive: Google is developing a wearable health...
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Another government ban is targeting Huawei and ZTE hardware
The past few months have been difficult for Chinese smartphone OEMs, particularly ZTE and Huawei. ZTE nearly shut down after the U.S. government placed a trade ban on the company, which was finally lifted last month. Earlier this year, AT&T and Verizon reportedly dropped plans to sell the Huawei Mate 10 Pro due to pressure from the federal government. Now both companies are under fire again, as U.S. agencies are now banned from using their telecommunications technology. Read MoreAnother gove...
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The Moto P30 announced in China as just the latest in a long line of iPhone X clones
Everyone wants to make an iPhone clone these days. Well, that's not exactly new, but it's harder to clone the iPhone X without screwing it up. That's why you can't turn around without seeing a poorly implemented screen notch. Motorola is the latest to take a swing at it with the P30. This phone leaked yesterday, and now it's official in China.
The P30 is a mid-range all-glass phone with a Snapdragon 636, 6GB of RAM and 64-128GB of storage. Read MoreThe Moto P30 announced in China as just t...
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Envision AI helps visually impaired people better see and read the world
Smartphones are very powerful computers that we often take for granted and simply use to check Twitter or Reddit and play some games or watch videos of puppies. But for the visually-impaired, smartphones can be very helpful tools that support them throughout the day and bring them a bigger sense of independence. We've covered several apps in this vein before, like Be My Eyes and Lookout, and now there's a new kid on the Android block: Envision AI.
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T-Mobile is offering free 30-day service trials in Boston, Austin, and Atlanta
Switching wireless providers only to find that you don't get your new carrier's signal in your living room is the pits. T-Mobile is helping residents of Boston, Massachusetts; Austin, Texas; and Atlanta, Georgia avoid that particular pickle by offering 30-day trials of its wireless service. Prospective customers in those three locales can request a portable Wi-Fi hotspot loaded up with a T-Mobile SIM that's theirs to use for up to a month or 30 gigabytes of data use. Read MoreT-Mobile is offerin...
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26 temporarily free and 25 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday, including Knights of the Old Republic
Wednesday is here, so let's take a break and look through some app sales. Today's list is small, but you'll notice that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is on sale. Otherwise, it's a fairly typical selection, so have fun and be sure to come back on Friday for one last round.
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My Day Reminder $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 1 day
English Tests $1.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 3 days
Placestor Pro- SOS SMS sender $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 4 days
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Samsung's multi-mode Exynos Modem 5100 offers 5G and 4G LTE in one chip
In the ongoing battle to be at the forefront of 5G, Samsung has shot into a prominent position with the Exynos Modem 5100. The electronics company and chipset manufacturer today revealed a mobile modem built to the newest 3GPP-official 5G standards that features not only 5G functionality (using both sub-6GHz and mmWave spectrum), but also support for legacy wireless technology from 4G LTE all the way back to 2G GSM/CDMA. Read MoreSamsung's multi-mode Exynos Modem 5100 offers 5G and 4G LTE in one...
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[Update: Last day to enter] We're giving away 30 BESTEK 'Phone Holders with Car Suction Mounts,' plus 11% off coupons for everyone else [US]
The BESTEK Phone Holder with Car Suction Mount is a versatile 2-in-1 mount that makes an excellent choice for your phone mounting needs at home, the office, and on the go. So if you are looking for a convenient way to mount your phone, you are in luck. BESTEK and AP have teamed up to give away 30 BESTEK Phone Holders with Car Suction Mounts to our US readers. We also have a $4-off coupon available as a convenience for those of you who would like to purchase one today. Re...
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Android 9 Pie puts an end to third-party call recording apps
Call recording is a bit of a thorny issue when it comes to privacy. There are also different rules in different places, making it hard for Google to implement a standard in Android without falling foul of the law in certain jurisdictions. Android's official call recording API was removed in Android 6.0 Marshmallow, so third-party app developers have had to be creative since then. As of Android 9 Pie, it looks like Google has put a stop to it altogether. Read MoreAndroid 9 Pie puts an end to thir...
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Google Assistant can now speak Swedish
Gather 'round, Svenska speakers, we have great news for you this morning. After months of promises and speculation, the Google Assistant can now officially understand your language.
After adding support for Dutch a few weeks ago, the Assistant is moving farther north and landing in its first Nordic country: Sweden. This doesn't come as a surprise, though. We've known for months that Swedish was among the 30 languages coming this year and developers have been able to make their own Act...
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OxygenOS 5.1.11 addresses OnePlus 6 screen flickering issue, improves HDR, and brings other fixes
OnePlus is pushing out an update to its latest flagship, addressing the screen flickering issue some people had and adding some other improvements, optimizations, and fixes. As always, you'll find the official changelog below.
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Optimized network connection
Optimized stability for Wi-Fi connection
Fixed screen flickering issue in daylight
General bug fixes and improvements
Confirm pin without tapping ✓(Setting > Security & lock > PIN)
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Nvidia is testing a Shield TV app with virtual remote, mousepad, and keyboard [APK Download]
Probably the only Android TV box worth consistent attention is the Nvidia Shield TV, which does just about everything the right way. It comes with a handy physical remote, but still, some users have called for a mobile app. Nvidia is finally giving them what they want.
The Shield TV app is currently labeled 'unreleased' and is being tested by Nvidia ahead of a formal unveiling. It includes several virtual tools, such as remote buttons, a mousepad, and a keyboard. Read MoreNvidia is testing a Sh...
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FDA okays 'digital birth control' app Natural Cycles despite ongoing European investigations (and some unexpected pregnancies)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has, for the first time ever, allowed an app to market itself as a contraceptive. Natural Cycles brands itself as "digital birth control" and offers a return to the age-old rhythm method, albeit with the addition of technology that promises to make the process more accurate. But global regulators are casting doubt on that promise, and the company's aggressive marketing taglines.
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Huawei Mate 20 Lite leaks with a notch and four cameras
Phones are starting to look the same, largely thanks to the iPhone X. Huawei was never very good with making their own designs, and while it's improved over the years, WinFuture and Evan Blass have revealed that it just couldn't resist joining the notch movement with the Mate 20 Lite.
Huawei Mate 20 Lite in black, blue, and gold. pic.twitter.com/c5DVT2VVsY
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The best Chromebooks for school (2018 Edition)
If there's one area where Chromebooks are undeniably dominating, it's in education. Chromebooks made up 60% of mobile device purchases by K-12 schools in the US last year, and since 2014, they have led classroom notebook and tablet shipments. As it turns out, schools love cheap computers that back up everything to the cloud and can be easily reset.
Chromebooks aren't just great for schools; they're great for students as well. Read MoreThe best Chromebooks for school (2018 Edition) was writt...
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Pandora Premium now works with Google Assistant, and new subscribers can get a 90-day trial
New tunes are arriving on Google Home devices today with the addition of Pandora Premium to the supported Assistant music services. After connecting your account, Assistant across all your devices can stream music directly from Pandora with new premium features. You can even give Pandora Premium a try for free.
You can add Pandora in your Assistant settings like any other music service. Pandora will function on a basic level with a free account, and that's been an option for a long time. Read M...
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LineageOS 15.1 coming to the Huawei Honor 4X, Fairphone 2, and more
The last time we covered LineageOS, it added support for the 2016 Google Pixel and Pixel XL. Since then, more devices have been added and removed. Two Asus phones and an LG device are no longer supported, but four more phones have joined the party.
First, let's cover the removals. LineageOS 14.1 for the LG K10 (m216) has been discontinued, possibly due to the maintainer being inactive. The official forum hasn't had a reply from the developer since February. Read MoreLineageOS 15.1 coming to the ...
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YouTube TV adds its 100th service location with Kingsport-Johnson City-Bristol, Tennessee
YouTube TV started with only a few supported markets, but it's expanded rapidly. The latest service area is Kingsport-Johnson City-Bristol, Tennessee. With today's addition, Google's live TV service now has 100 service areas.
Today we welcome our 100th service location: Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN, and Bristol, TN/VA! Welcome to the family! https://t.co/7RqBXvZhw0 pic.twitter.com/5flXPIzvDm
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New Moto P30 leaks reveal specs and strong Huawei P20/iPhone X resemblance
What do you call a copy of a copy? The Moto P30, if new leaks are any indication.
A wealth of images and specifications for the Moto P30 have emerged via Chinese social media platform Weibo, publication Androidpure, and through the company's own channels (some reportedly by mistake). All show what appears to be a pretty clear-cut copy of Huawei's P20 and P20 Pro, which itself borrows many of its design elements from Apple's iPhone X. Read MoreNew Moto P30 leaks reveal specs and strong Huawei P20...
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[Update x2: Will be fixed soon] 2016 Pixel XL owners experiencing issues with quick chargers after Android Pie update
Update 1: 2018/08/13 2:27pm PDT
There are some reports of 5" 2016 Pixels also being affected, but the vast majority of complaints are coming from Pixel XL owners.
Update 2: 2018/08/14 11:03am PDT
Google has provided us with the following statement:
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Sprint and LG say they'll offer the first 5G phone in the first half of 2019
Every carrier now has a robust and mature 4G LTE network, so it's almost time to start rolling out a new wireless standard. 5G service will start popping up at the end of this year, but there won't be phones until 2019. Sprint and LG had partnered to launch what they claim will be the first 5G phone in the US. The unnamed device will reportedly arrive in the first half of 2019. Read MoreSprint and LG say they'll offer the first 5G phone in the first half of 2019 was written by the awesome team a...
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NVIDIA Shield TV Smart Home Edition comes with a SmartThings Link hub for $219.99 ($1 more than if bought separately)
Despite how much I love my Shield TV and how often we use it in my household for streaming videos and playing games, I can't help but scratch my head a little at what NVIDIA is doing here. The company is rehashing its streaming box for the umpteenth time with another bundle and no price incentive to make anyone want to jump on board.
The new 2017 Shield TV, which was more or less a rehashed version of the older one, already comes in three versions: a $299 Pro with 500GB of storage and some hardw...
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Why you should buy the Galaxy Note9
The Galaxy Note9 is the most expensive Galaxy smartphone ever launched in the United States (there have been more expensive Samsung phones sold abroad). It's also easily the best. I've been using it the past five days, and I am left with the same basic impressions I had with the Galaxy S9+, but better. And that's exactly what the Note 9 should deliver.
Of course, with every smartphone release comes the question of whether this generation is the one to buy, or if a rival manufacturer is simply go...
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Owl Car Cam lets you keep an eye on your car from the comfort of your Android phone
There's no shortage of dashcam brands and companies nowadays, but very few of them offer LTE connectivity for easy remote access to videos, alerts, and livestreams. Owl Car Cam is one of them and now it also works on Android, after being compatible with iOS only at launch.
The Owl camera is expensive: you're looking at $349 for the cam hardware with one bundled year of LTE Instant Video service. This $99 yearly subscription includes unlimited alerts for break-ins, broken glass, dings, and dents,...
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[Update: 28-day battery life] TicWatch Pro review: A good Wear watch at a bad time
Update 1: 2018/08/14 9:23am PDT
Battery lasted 28-days in Essential Mode
Chinese firm Mobvoi — founded by ex-Googlers — has a history of making connected watches that stretches back to its original TicWatch and TicWatch 2 running the proprietary TicWear OS. Around this time last year, the TicWatch S and E were launched with Wear OS (then Android Wear) on board, and they were praised for their quality and excellent v...
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[Update: T-Mobile too] Verizon rolls out update to fix Galaxy S9 and S9+ video and phone call, iris scanner bugs
Update 1: 2018/08/14 9:06am PDT
T-Mobile has now rolled out the same update to its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.
Verizon Wireless began rolling out a software update yesterday (August 10th) to fix what seems like a set of fairly uncommon bugs related to video calls, phone calls, and the iris scanner. The bug-fixing update also brings the July security patch.
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Zagat app gets a complete UI overhaul in latest update
Google bought Zagat about seven years ago, but it let the company go earlier this year after basically ignoring it. Such sales often involve purchasers that only want a company's brand, but Zagat appears to be chugging along. There's even a newly refurbished Android app today.
This is the first significant update to the Zagat app in almost four years, which was early in the Material era. Here's the changelog. Read MoreZagat app gets a complete UI overhaul in latest update was written by the awe...
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Fortnite beta invites are going out, as first wave comes to non-Samsung phones
As per an official Tweet yesterday evening from Epic Games, the developer has clearly stated that it has opened up the Fortnite Android Beta to more devices. This is only the first wave of invites, but more will surely follow. So if you haven't signed up yet, make sure to navigate to Epic's website to get on the waiting list.
Last Friday our own Artem Russakovskii discovered that both the installer and game would boot on his Pixel 2 XL, but once the title was fully installed on his device it wo...
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Android Auto arrives on new cars from VW, Audi, Kia, and many more
Every few weeks for so, Google updates the Android Auto website with a list of newly-supported cars. This time around, though, there are far more cars (and head units) than usual from a wide variety of brands that have just had AA support added.
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A8 (2018+)
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A1 Sportback (2019+)
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Berlingo (2018+)
C4 SpaceTourer (2018+)
Grand C4 SpaceTourer (2018+)
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C5 Aircross (2019+)
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DisplayMate lauds Note9's color accuracy in 'record-setting' rating
Samsung is well known for its prowess in OLED display technology, but in case you need a secondary source to provide a glowing and detailed review, DisplayMate has come out with its analysis of the Note9.
The display test and calibration company analyses a range of top-tier smartphones each year, and Samsung's Note series never fails to win a glowing report. For the Note9's 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen, though, DisplayMate has doled out a 'record-setting' rating. Read MoreDisplayMate lauds ...
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Google Duo v38 removes all signs of screen sharing, reveals referral rewards for India, and more [APK Teardown]
A new version of Duo is making the rounds with some interesting changes both on the surface and behind the scenes. There are some visual tweaks that bring a slightly updated look to Duo, and an option was removed from settings. Sadly, it looks like screen sharing may be dead for the foreseeable future. And if you're interested in scoring some rewards in trade for signing friends up to Duo, you'll have something to look forward to. Read MoreGoogle Duo v38 removes all signs of screen sharing, reve...
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[Update: Appears to be resolved] Gear devices broken on Pie for some, Samsung says it's working on fix
Update 1: 2018/08/14 6:30am PDT
If I still ate cereal, I would have spit it all out in an epic and surprised fashion this morning. Lo and behold, Samsung actually fixed the problem. After Gear
This week has been an exciting one for us Android geeks, what with the stable release of Pie and all. For some (including me), however, that enthusiasm for the latest version of our favorite mobile OS was a bit tempered. Read More[Update:...
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Opinion: Android 9 Pie's Digital Wellbeing has too little data and too many options, but that can be fixed
Digital Wellbeing is one of the bigger features with landed with Android 9 Pie—though it seems like Google is keeping it separate and distinct in the Pixel-only public beta. I've spent the last week using it to analyze my use patterns and place restrictions on how I use my phone, and while the tool brings together a lot of options for precise configuration, I've found the data it actually provides is a bit lackluster. Read MoreOpinion: Android 9 Pie's Digital Wellbeing has too little data ...
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Amazon Fire TV gets new Alexa interface with latest update (v5.2.6.6)
With the release of the Fire TV Cube in June, Amazon also debuted a more minimalistic interface for Alexa. The new UI has been exclusive to the Cube up to now, but the version 5.2.6.6 update for Fire TV and Fire TV Stick devices brings them in line with their square-sided sibling.
Old vs New.
As reported by AFTVnews, Alexa actions that are compatible with visual accompaniments have been refreshed. For example, asking for a weather update (above) or requesting cinema listings ne...
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Inbox v1.76 may be bringing back the 'Someday' snooze option [APK Teardown]
Were you personally wounded when Google declared that Inbox would no longer include 'Someday' among its list of Snooze options? It's likely you weren't alone. The latest update to Inbox doesn't appear to bring back the recently removed feature, but a couple lines from a teardown suggest it might be coming back.
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ASUS makes the Chromebook 12 C223 official with a Celeron N3350 and 4GB of RAM
ASUS is no stranger to the Chromebook game, and we reviewed the rather nice Chromebook Flip C302 earlier this year. However, we might be getting another option: the Chromebook 12 C223. No, it's not as nice as the Chromebook Flip (especially the one with a Core m7 and 16GB of RAM), but it's also not as expensive.
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Android 9 Pie adds support for Wi-Fi Direct printing
Earlier this year, AOSP commits revealed that Android 9.0 would support printing via Wi-Fi Direct. Put simply, it would allow your phone to print documents over a peer-to-peer connection (without being on the same Wi-Fi network). Some manufacturers have added Wi-Fi Direct support to their own print service plugins, but the native Android print service didn't have it.
As expected, the final release of Android 9.0 Pie includes this feature. Read MoreAndroid 9 Pie adds support for Wi-Fi Direct prin...
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Twitter Lite v2.0 adds image saving, push notifications, and more [APK Download]
Twitter's alternate app for developing nations with limited cellular connections (or those looking for a lighter or data-saving experience) just got bumped to v2.0. In this update, Twitter Lite is getting a crucial feature with push notifications as well as some other important stuff.
Here's the changelog:
We are now available in 46 countries! Designed for 2G/3G networks, enjoy Twitter without the data worries. The latest update includes support for:
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LG G6 (VZW) update delivers G7's Super Bright Camera mode
Verizon just published an update changelog for the LG G6, which is getting the G7's Super Bright Camera mode. That's basically it, but here are the notes in case you're interested.
Super Bright Camera
Capture clear and beautiful scenery even in the dark
Under low light environment (3-10 Lux), the Super Bright Camera icon will appear and blink for 3 seconds. Tap the icon to enable Super Bright Camera. Read MoreLG G6 (VZW) update delivers G7's Super Bright Camera mode was written by the...
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Facebook Messenger Kids lets children add their own friends — with parental oversight
Facebook is currently rolling out a new passphrase feature to its Messenger Kids app, allowing children to send and accept friend requests on their own. Before anyone freaks out, it's important to note that both sets of parents still need to approve the connection.
The way it works is that Facebook will generate a random four-letter password for each child. This password is then shown to the other kid who enters it into his or her own app. Read MoreFacebook Messenger Kids lets children add their...
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Project Fi begins three new promotions, including $200 off a Pixel 2 XL and up to $899 in credit with LG phones
Project Fi isn't for everyone, but the carrier regularly offers great deals on phones. This time around, Fi has three promotions covering almost every phone it sells. You can receive up to $899 in service credit when buying an LG phone, get a Pixel 2 XL for $200 off, or get $50 in service credit with a Moto G6.
First, if you buy and activate any two LG phones, Project Fi will give you up to $899 in service credit. Read MoreProject Fi begins three new promotions, including $200 off a Pixel 2 XL a...
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Android 9 Pie feature tracker: Everything that made it in
Update 1: 2018/05/17 1:57pm PDT
DP2 features added
Update 2: 2018/06/24 2:24pm PDT
DP3 features added
Update 3: 2018/07/24 6:42pm PDT
DP4 features added
Update 4: 2018/08/13 1:56pm PDT
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Google app v8.16 beta hints at spoken notifications in more places with 'Eyes-free' project [APK Teardown]
An update to the Google app landed early Saturday morning, but as is standard, there aren't any recognizable changes. The teardown reveals about a dozen minor tweaks to text, but only a little bit of it actually has anything to do with upcoming features and changes.
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Nexus Players are mysteriously dying as loyal owners hunt for solutions
For the last few weeks, a conspicuous amount of Nexus Player owners have been reporting that their streaming boxes have up and stopped working. The devices become unresponsive, either hanging at the Google logo during startup or displaying an error message. Some users have been able to save their devices by flashing a new system image, but others haven't been so fortunate.
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Google releases source code for I/O 2018 app
It has become tradition for Google to release the source code for its annual I/O app refresh in the months following the event. Today is the big day for the 2018 variant, and Google says it made some big changes this time around. Developers can take a peek at the code to get a better handle on Google's best practices for app development.
Google says the I/O 2018 app represents a complete rewrite of the app. Read MoreGoogle releases source code for I/O 2018 app was written by the aweso...
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Oppo’s new R17 could become the basis for the OnePlus 6T
You can usually get a good idea what OnePlus' next phone will look like by keeping tabs on Chinese smartphone maker Oppo. The two firms share the same parent company and quite a lot of design resources. The R15 was a dead ringer for the OnePlus 6, and the R11S was basically the OnePlus 5T. The new R17 may very well be the foundation upon which OnePlus builds the still-unannounced 6T, and that could be cause for excitement. Read MoreOppo’s new R17 could become the basis for the OnePlus 6T was w...
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34 temporarily free and 38 on-sale apps and games to start the week
Welcome, all, to the first app sales roundup for the week. After the gargantuan list from Friday, I'm sure most of you will be glad to hear that today's is much smaller — I certainly am. Even so, you might find something that you enjoy today.
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Quick Retail Pro $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 3 days
Autoset - Android Automation Device Settings $1.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 5 days
Discovering the Dinosaurs $4.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 5 days
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Pixel Shortcuts from Chris Lacy surfaces shortcuts to hidden apps, such as Digital Wellbeing
Sometimes you install an app on your phone then notice there's no direct way to launch it. This happens with launchers, which simply get triggered when you tap the Home button, and with other apps you use but don't need to access per se, such as keyboards. One newcomer in this hidden app category is Google's Digital Wellbeing, which started its beta on Android 9 Pie and hides inside your Android phone's settings menu. Read MorePixel Shortcuts from Chris Lacy surfaces shortcuts to hidden apps, su...
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Android Pie includes 'key rotation,' a way for developers to change app signatures
Every Android app is signed with a cryptographic signature. When the app is updated, Android will compare the signatures of the new and old versions, and only allow the update if they match. This is far more secure than having no signing method, but it's not perfect. Development teams have to share a single key, and if a key is lost, a new Play Store listing has to be created.
Android 9.0 Pie aims to solve this problem with a new feature called 'key rotation.' It allows developers to sign apps w...
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Michael Kors adds new Runway designs to stylish Access collection of Wear OS watches
Fashion brands have been all over Wear OS. That includes Michael Kors, which has been selling a line of Wear OS smartwatches it calls Access for some time. Today, the designer has announced a new set of Access devices that borrow their design from Kors' established Runway watches.
The new Runway line is fairly feature-rich: the watches sport heart rate monitors, standalone GPS, and NFC for contactless payments through Google Pay. Read MoreMichael Kors adds new Runway designs to stylish Access c...
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CTL Chromebox CBx1 review: A good Chrome OS desktop at a great price
Two months ago, we reviewed the Acer Chromebox CXI3. Even though the CXI3 is a fantastic Chrome OS desktop, it's somewhat expensive - the model we reviewed with a Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM costs $519.99. There's a $469.99 Core i3 version and a $289.99 Celeron model, but those are also slightly expensive given the hardware inside.
If you've been looking for a basic Chrome OS desktop, there's another option - the CTL Chromebox CBx1. Read MoreCTL Chromebox CBx1 review: A good Chrome OS desktop ...
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Samsung announces SmartThings Wifi with Plume mesh technology and built-in SmartThings hub
You probably have a Wi-Fi router, and you might have a smart home hub of some sort as well. Why not make those devices the same thing? That's Samsung's latest router, which it calls the SmartThings Wifi. This replaces Samsung's old Home Connect router with SmartThings integration. This time, Samsung's system has Mesh networking thanks to a partnership with Plume.
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We're giving away 30 BESTEK 'Phone Holders with Car Suction Mounts,' plus 11% off coupons for everyone else [US]
The BESTEK Phone Holder with Car Suction Mount is a versatile 2-in-1 mount that makes an excellent choice for your phone mounting needs at home, the office, and on the go. So if you are looking for a convenient way to mount your phone, you are in luck. BESTEK and AP have teamed up to give away 30 BESTEK Phone Holders with Car Suction Mounts to our US readers. We also have a $4-off coupon available as a convenience for those of you who would like to purchase one today. Re...
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Android Auto v3.5 fixes crashing on phones with Android 9 Pie [APK Download]
Android Auto hasn't been playing nice with Android 9 Pie. There have been reports left and right of numerous bugs: missing text notifications, a disruptive buzzing sound in calls, and frequent crashes. Fortunately, the Android Auto team is aware of these issues, and reports that it's fixed at least one — Android Auto version 3.5 should solve the crashing problem.
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[Update: Now on Play Store] Poweramp v3 beta shows off a complete redesign of the classic music player
Update 1: 2018/08/13 7:41am PDT
The Poweramp update is now available as a beta on the Play Store. More information is available here.
In the early days of Android, it was tough to find a good music player. Let's face facts—Android itself was pretty ugly, and developers didn't have the best tools. However, Poweramp offered a slick UI (for the time) and ample features. The app has fallen by the wayside over time, but there'...
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Moto Z3 review: An okay 2017 flagship phone in 2018
Motorola is still pumping out successful mid-range and budget phones, but a smash-hit flagship device has eluded it for years. The Moto Z phones with their modular accessories have potential, but consumers aren't running out to buy many $200 projectors or $130 photo printers. If you ignore the Moto Mods, past Moto Z flagships have at least been top-of-the-line phones with uncluttered software and modern specs. That's what makes the new Moto Z3 so perplexing. Read MoreMoto Z3 review: An okay 2017...
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Check out what one guy did with a 360-degree camera and some steel wool
Up until today, I knew steel wool only as something used for polishing/cleaning, but it's apparently pretty good for 360-degree photos, too. The r/pics subreddit is often filled with things that would better fit some other subreddits, but this photo from /u/mohair69 is a prime example of something that belongs there.
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[Update: Possibly 5" Pixel too] 2016 Pixel XL owners experiencing issues with quick chargers after Android Pie update
Update 1: 2018/08/13 2:27pm PDT
There are some reports of 5" 2016 Pixels also being affected, but the vast majority of complaints are coming from Pixel XL owners.
Over the past few weeks, some owners of the 2016 Pixel XL have reported problems using quick chargers on Android P. For most of that time, Android P was still in beta, so bugs were to be expected. Unfortunately, issues with quick charging are still present in the fina...
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Weekend poll: Will you be getting Samsung's Galaxy Note9?
Samsung formally revealed the Note9 just a few days ago, and although the phone's physical design may not be too revolutionary, the bump in specs and features should make an impression on fans of Samsung's S Pen-equipped series. There new don't-call-it-a-stylus has some cool tech inside it as well, combining inductive power with a quick-charging supercapacitor. So has the Note9 won you over?
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15 best new (and 1 WTF) Android games released this week including FNGenius: Live Game Show, Heroes Inc. 2, and DueLito
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. This week I have a new game show quiz game from FOX TV, a solid sequel to a hero collection game, and a refreshing dueling game that can be played on a single device. So without further ado, here are the most notable Android games released in the last week. Read More15 best new (and 1 WTF) Android games released this week including FNGenius: Live Game Show, Hero...
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Lenovo Smart Display review: The best new kitchen appliance since the dishwasher
So-called smart speakers became the darling of every big tech company in the last three years, with Amazon, Google, and Apple all trying to push their digital assistants as a complementary and indispensable part of their locked-in ecosystems. Incremental advancement continues, and the Assistant-powered responses to Amazon's trailblazing, screen-equipped Echo Show have started to land, the first one being this: Lenovo's Smart Display. And far from just being an interesting first try, Google's Ass...
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BeyondPod has been removed from Android Auto, but a fix is in the works
In an interesting twist, BeyondPod, a podcast manager that has been around since seemingly the beginning of Android, has been removed from Android Auto. This isn't entirely surprising - prior to this April, it hadn't had a public update in two years, and people had been complaining about the huge amount of bugs.
BeyondPod was once one of the greatest podcast managers out for Android, and it still has its fans. Read MoreBeyondPod has been removed from Android Auto, but a fix is in the works was ...
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Here are some things the Galaxy Home speaker looks like
Earlier this week, Samsung officially announced its Bixby-powered smart speaker - the Galaxy Home. The design is certainly interesting, as its three legs and curved frame sets it apart from most competing products. As it turns out, the Galaxy Home bears a striking resemblance to various common objects - including pots, grills, and even cow udders.
During Samsung's 'Unpacked' event, Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) pointed out the speaker's similar appearance to a grill:
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Update Notes for Google Voice, Play Store, Translate, YouTube, YouTube Kids, Contacts, and more (August 11, 2018)
Every week, I examine somewhere in the neighborhood of a hundred app updates while looking for changes. The most interesting things turn into APK Teardowns or Download posts. Many of the remaining updates are unremarkable, amounting to a few bug fixes, routine updates to libraries, or even just pixel-level adjustments to layouts and images. However, there are usually a few updates that land somewhere in between. I don't want to spam readers with dozens of short posts, but I hate to ignore things...
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Facebook wants to make Pages more transparent
Like most social networks, Facebook has a fake news problem. The company has been trying to fight misinformation on its platform, and popular Facebook pages are a major source of that. Facebook has announced a series of changes coming to pages, with the goal of improving security and transparency.
"We’re [...] adding a section called People Who Manage This Page," Facebook said, "which will surface the primary country locations Pages are managed from, initially appearing on Pages with ...
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Verizon rolls out update to fix Galaxy S9 and S9+ video and phone call, iris scanner bugs
Verizon Wireless began rolling out a software update yesterday (August 10th) to fix what seems like a set of fairly uncommon bugs related to video calls, phone calls, and the iris scanner. The bug-fixing update also brings the July security patch.
Here are the notes for what Verizon is calling "System Update 2" for the S9 and S9+, which is build number R16NW.G960USQU3ARG4 for the S9 and R16NW.G965USQU3ARG4 for the S9+:
Android® Security Patch Level: 2018-07-01
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[Hands-on] Fortnite for Android, the most frustrating version to play yet
Alright all you Fortnite fans, it's time to take an up-close look at the recent Galaxy Apps store release to see what Epic Games has actually delivered for Android. As you all surely know by now, Fortnite will not be listed on the Play Store. Instead, the APK will be published on Epic's website once the exclusivity deal with Samsung is over. Beta access has just opened up for non-Samsung users, but in order to score an invitation you will have to register on Epic's Fortnite beta webpage...
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HTC announces which of its phones will receive Android 9.0 Pie
Android 9.0 Pie is finally here, and now comes the fun part - waiting for OEMs to update their phones. Google and Essential have already started rolling out Pie to their devices, and now HTC has announced which of its phones will get Android 9.0.
We're pleased as pie to confirm updates to Android Pie for the HTC U12+, U11+, U11, and U11 life (Android One). Timeframes for roll-out will be announced in due course. Read MoreHTC announces which of its phones will receive Android 9.0 Pie was written...
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Fortnite for Android now works on non-Samsung devices, but you may still need to wait [Download]
The sensation that is Fortnite landed on Android just two days ago, but it was set to be a Samsung exclusive for a "few days." That nebulously defined period is now over, and the application now runs on non-Samsung devices, but there is a catch: You still can't actually play it unless you got an invite.
Above: Excitement. Below: Disappointment. Both taken on Artem's Pixel 2 XL.
We noticed the change mere minutes ago, and as of today devices which previously couldn't download the gam...
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Google is working on a new Favorites tab for the Phone app [APK Teardown]
Following the update to the Google Contacts app, a matching update to its Phone app was also shipped for Pixels and other Google-supported handsets. The story is the same, though the visual changes look less severe since the old versions were already less colorful and contact photos were a bit more dominant. There aren't any live functional changes for the general public, but there is one notable change to the Favorites tab in the works. Read MoreGoogle is working on a new Favorites tab for...
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Google Phone v23 brings an updated Material UI to match Contacts' [APK Download]
Google Contacts got a UI revamp two days ago, and we'd been wondering when the Google Phone would get a matching refresh. The wondering ends now - Phone v23 beta has just been released, giving us a look at the latest and greatest phone interface from Google.
left: Old. right: New.
As with the Contacts refresh, there don't appear to be any changes in functionality. There are still four tabs on the bottom, and the settings menu appears to have the same contents. ...
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Here are all of the official wallpapers from the Galaxy Note9 and Tab S4
For those of us who like to change our wallpapers up often, it's always interesting to see what's included on the latest and greatest phones. The Galaxy Note9 and Tab S4 were both released recently, and we already have all 22 wallpapers from the duo available for your perusal and download.
A couple are simple gradients, but most are slightly different takes on the same colorful squiggle look. I'm sure there's a better term for them, but hey, I'm not an art guy. Read MoreHere are all of the offi...
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Giveaway: Win a brand new AT&T Samsung Galaxy S9+ [US]
Thanks to our friends at AT&T, one of our readers is going to get a free Samsung Galaxy S9+.
If you haven't been paying attention, the Galaxy S9+ was good enough to earn the "Most Wanted" distinction in our review. It's a top notch phone and one that you just might enjoy having for free.
Of course, only one of you can win. Luckily, there's another way to get yourself a free S9+: AT&T is running a buy one, get one promo as we speak! Read MoreGiveaway: Win a brand new AT&T Samsung Gal...
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YouTube begins certifying 'Signature Devices' with the best YouTube viewing experience
Are you watching YouTube on an inferior phone? Well, that just won't do. YouTube now has a Signature Devices program that can point you in the direction of a phone that has all the latest video technologies. Those cat videos will look better than ever.
The YouTube Signature Devices program addresses the hardware and software features that YouTube considers vital to provide the best experience. It doesn't go into more esoteric details like the brightness or color accuracy of a panel. R...
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Confidential Mode comes to Gmail Android app
