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Samsung Good Lock 2018 returns with lots more custom-UI action: Here's what it can do
Some smartphone users are perfectly content to just use their handsets as they arrived, with the phone's interface configured to all its default settings. Others will take the time to personalize a little by changing the wallpaper, and maybe tweaking something like font size to their liking. And then there are users who will settle for nothing less than a fully customized user experience. For Samsung fans counting themselves among that latter camp, we used to have the Good Lock app, presenting m...
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Android 8.1 Oreo rolling out to the Amazon Prime and retail Moto X4
Amazon's Prime Edition phones don't have ads anymore, but there is some Amazon bloat that can affect updates. However, Amazon and Moto have managed t keep the retail and Prime versions in sync. About a month after the Android 8.1 update hit the Android One Moto X4, the Amazon and retail versions are getting the OTA (version OPW28.2).
The phone already had Android 8.0, so there won't be many changes here. Read MoreAndroid 8.1 Oreo rolling out to the Amazon Prime and retail Moto X4 was writt...
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OnePlus Camera v2.7.19 adds Google Lens shortcut [APK Download]
Earlier this year at I/O, it was revealed that Google Lens would soon arrive in camera apps by other manufacturers, including Motorola, LG, HMD/Nokia, and OnePlus. In the last case, the wait is unofficially over, as version 2.7.19 of the OnePlus Camera app brings a convenient Google Lens shortcut to the camera app for OnePlus devices.
OnePlus Camera app v2.6.108 (left) and v 2.7.19 (right), note the extra Google Lens shortcut at bottom left. Read MoreOnePlus Camera v2.7.19 adds Google ...
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Google Home adds All 4 as 2nd UK video streaming service
Google Home users in the United Kingdom are now able to access a second video screaming service by way of Google Home: Channel 4's All 4. This is the second video-on-demand service compatible with Google Home in the UK, after Netflix.
All 4 streams some popular shows like "The Handmaid's Tale" and the original "Shameless" series. Users are able to call up shows on All 4 on their TVs just by asking; no need to specify the service when issuing the command. Read MoreGoogle Home adds All 4 as ...
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Starz is now available on YouTube TV for $9 a month
Starz has announced that its channels are now streaming on YouTube TV. Subscribers can add all 14 Starz and Starz Encore channels to their service for $9 a month. That fee gives access to both live programming as well as Starz's on-demand content that includes originals and recent movie releases.
YouTube TV's cheeky update notes on the Play Store even mention the new addition:
Welcome the newest addition to our family of networks: STARZ! Read MoreStarz is now available on YouTube TV for $9 a mon...
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Verizon and AT&T pledge to stop selling location data to third-party brokers
News broke earlier this year that several firms with access to carrier location data were providing access to it with little or no safeguards. In fact, you could access the some of these tools to track a phone as a demo of the service. AT&T and Verizon now say they will stop selling data to these third-party brokers. That does not mean, however, they won't sell your location data at all.
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Google adding 'distributed by Google Play' metadata to APKs
Google will soon start adding security metadata to APKs distributed by Google Play to identify their origin. The change is set to primarily affect users in areas where mobile data is at a premium, either due to price or availability, which leads to APKs being frequently shared peer-to-peer.
Plans for this change were announced late last year. The authenticity of "apps obtained through Play-approved distribution channels" will be able to be determined while devices are offline, and the apps will...
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LG G7 and V35 go up for pre-order on Project Fi
Late last month, Project Fi announced that the Moto G6, LG G7, and LG V35 would be added to the lineup. The Moto G6 went up for pre-order that same day, but the G7 and V35 were said to be coming "next month." Well, it's now the next month, and the G7 and V35 can now be pre-ordered from Fi.
Edge-to-edge display, bright colors, smart cameras, powerful speakers...
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Alto's Odyssey is available for pre-registration, and will release in July
Alto's Odyssey was released for iOS about four months ago, and in that time Android users have been patiently waiting for their official release of the endless runner. As of a few hours ago the official Alto's Odyssey Twitter account announced that the game is finally available for pre-registration on the Play Store, and that the official release will take place sometime next month.
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[Update: OnePlus 6 too] ARCore v1.3 appears to add support for OnePlus 5T, Android One, several Sony Xperia and Huawei phones, and more [APK Teardown]
Update 1: 2018/06/19 11:29am PDT
It looks like support for the OnePlus 6 may have also made its way into this release. Although the app listing on the Play Store is still set as incompatible
The team behind AR at Google is working hard to bring support to an ever-growing number of phones. While the initial launch was limited to Pixel and S8 phones, it quickly grew beyond that number. Read More[Update: OnePlus 6 too] ARCor...
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Uber is testing the option to delay your ride for a lower fare
During times when a lot of people are requesting rides, Uber prices go up. It makes sense: higher fares incentivize drivers to be available to give rides during high-traffic times, which keeps customers happy. If you have more time than money, though, you'll probably be pleased to hear that the ridesharing company is testing an option to call a car for later at a lower cost.
The feature is apparently being tested by Uber employees in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas. Read MoreUber is tes...
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[Update: It's back] Deal alert: LG V30S ThinQ drops to just $600 ($330 off) at B&H
Update 1: 2018/06/19 11:12am PDT
The deal is live once again, as part of B&H's 'Mega DealZone.' Both colors are discounted to $599.99.
The LG V30S ThinQ just keeps dropping in price. The phone originally launched at an astronomical $929.99, but B&H quickly realized that nobody wants to pay that much for a slightly better V30 and dropped the price to $729.99. Near the end of May, the price dropped yet again to $679.99. R...
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Google Home and Home Mini now available in Spain, Austria, and Ireland
In late May, we noted that a Spain launch for the Home and Home Mini was imminent after the duo showed up on a Spanish retailer's site. That wasn't entirely surprising given that Google had mentioned they'd be coming to Spain sometime in 2018. A few weeks later, the Home and Home Mini are now available from the Google Store not just in Spain, but surprisingly enough, also in Austria and Ireland. Read MoreGoogle Home and Home Mini now available in Spain, Austria, and Ireland was written by the aw...
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TP-Link announces Deco M9 Plus mesh router with built-in smart home hub
Single routers are so 2014. Now, everyone is making mesh router systems that blanket your home in the warm glow of wireless connectivity. The new TP-Link Deco M9 Plus mesh router (not to be confused with the old non-Plus version) connects your computers, smartphones, and other devices to the internet like other routers, but there's more. The Deco M9 Plus also contains a smart home hub for controlling IoT devices.
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PUBG Mobile 0.60 update adds Royale Pass Season 1 and a first-person perspective
The developers for the mobile version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds aren't wasting any time by adding many new features before the inevitable release of Fortnite on Android. Lucky for us that means we get to play around with a few new changes thanks to the recent 0.60 update. The two most notable additions are the new Royale Pass system that earns players various rewards, and a first-person perspective mode that finally gives fans an easy way to enjoy FPS gameplay. Read MorePUBG Mobile 0...
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Oppo Find X sports a bezel-free design with pop-up cameras
Everyone is trying to do away with bezels on smartphones, but necessities like front-facing cameras get in the way. That's why so many phones are shipping with screen notches lately. With the new Find X, Oppo is the second device maker to avoid the notch with a pop-up camera. Although, this phone actually puts all its cameras on the pop-up mechanism. It's a bit elaborate to avoid some bezel, but hey, no notch. Read MoreOppo Find X sports a bezel-free design with pop-up cameras was written by the...
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Facer update brings interactive watch faces to Wear OS
Don’t you wish your favorite Wear OS watch face could do more? Thanks to a huge new Facer update, it can!
Facer 4.6.0 adds support for interactive watch faces for the first time, giving users the ability to launch apps, play mini-games, trigger fun animations, and lots more right from their wrist.
One of the best things about Wear OS, which Apple Watch still hasn’t matched, is its support for third-party faces. Read MoreFacer update brings interactive watch faces to Wear OS was writt...
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[Update: APK download] Yahoo introduces new Mail app for Android Go, updates Mail experience for mobile web
Update 1: 2018/06/19 9:46am PDT
You can grab the APK file for Yahoo Mail Go from APK Mirror and install it on your device if the app isn't showing as available to you.
Yahoo may be the blurry ghost of what it once was, but there's no denying that millions of people still rely on their Yahoo email addresses as a means of communication. For those users and the millions of potential new users who may be getting a smartphone f...
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Adobe announces Lightroom CC improvements, Spark Post for Android, and more
Slowly but surely, Adobe has been improving its library of Android applications. The Lightroom app finally gained a tablet UI last year, and now receives regular updates to match the desktop application. Today, Adobe is releasing another update for Lightroom, along with a brand new app - Spark Post.
Syncing Lightroom presets across iOS and Mac
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Nokia 2 gets its first Android Oreo 8.1 beta
Nokia and HMD are at it again, releasing an update to Android 8.1 Oreo for another one of their devices. This time, it's the low-end Nokia 2 that was announced last October. The device launched with Nougat 7.1.1 and skipped the Android Oreo 8.0 release to wait for a direct jump to 8.1 with some under-the-hood optimizations from Android Go. That update is now available for beta testers.
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Tip: Google Photos can find all the photos you've taken at "work"
Photos is one of Google's most amazing beasts. Ever since its announcement, this app and service has been improving and adding useful features, the last of which is a new smart option that groups similar pictures and suggests the best one to keep. But did you know that you can search Photos for "work" and get all the images you've snapped at work? I didn't.
We're not sure how new or old the functionality is, but we just ran across it and it seems very helpful. Read MoreTip: Google Photos can fin...
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[Update: App is available] Google Podcasts ready to launch globally on Android with 2 million indexed podcasts
Update 1: 2018/06/19 8:30am PDT
Just as we were expecting, the Google Podcasts app has finally become available in the Play Store. You can directly install it there for your Android device, or
Update 2: 2018/06/19 9:51am PDT
And now Google is wrapping things up with its formal announcement of the new Podcasts app.
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Alexa Skills Kit and Voice Service expand to Italy and Spain, Echo devices coming later in the year
Amazon has announced that the Amazon Echo and other Alexa speakers from Bose and Sonos are coming to Spain and Italy later this year. In preparation for that, it is now expanding the Alexa Skills Kit and Voice Service to these two countries.
If you're a developer interested in creating voice experiences and skills for Alexa in Spanish or Italian, you can now either update your existing skills to support the two languages or create new ones. Read MoreAlexa Skills Kit and Voice Service expand to I...
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Developers in Cambodia, Kenya, Uzbekistan, and Zambia can now distribute paid apps on Google Play
There are many countries around the world where you can register for a Google Play developer account but not a merchant account, meaning you can create as many apps as you want and distribute them, as long as you want them to be free. Four of these countries are getting proper merchant account registration support: Cambodia, Kenya, Uzbekistan, and Zambia.
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U.S. Senate passes ZTE sanctions, bill now goes to committee
The decision by President Trump and the Department of Commerce to lift ZTE's ban on importing U.S. components drew plenty of criticism, but it seemed to mark the end of the ongoing ZTE drama. Unfortunately for the company, the ban now has a real chance of being reinstated.
Earlier this month, a group of U.S. senators (including both Democrats and Republicans) announced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which would definitively block ZTE from importing U.S. Read Mo...
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ARCore v1.3 appears to add support for OnePlus 5T, Android One, several Sony Xperia and Huawei phones, and more [APK Teardown]
The team behind AR at Google is working hard to bring support to an ever-growing number of phones. While the initial launch was limited to Pixel and S8 phones, it quickly grew beyond that number. Still, most of the early phones were flagships or at least on the higher end of mid-range. With the latest update, we're now seeing ARCore expanding to some budget handsets.
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Google Home and Chromecast can leak your location, but a fix is on the way
Google Homes and Chromecasts around the world will be quietly updated in the coming weeks with a patch for a rather serious issue. According to security researcher Craig Young from Tripwire, these devices have a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to find your geographic location if you have a Home or Chromecast on your network. That's a big problem, and Google almost didn't believe Young's bug report.
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Google can now automatically group your dank memes (and some other stuff) on mobile
You've been able to save images on Google's app and mobile site without downloading them for a long time now. Last September, that functionality extended to non-image pages, and in April, customizable collections rolled out to replace saved pages. Now, certain image searches trigger the Google app to ask if you'd like to create a collection for the thing you're searching for — and images that fit the bill automatically save to the appropriate collection. Read MoreGoogle can now automatical...
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Android 8.0 Oreo rolling out to Verizon Moto Z, Moto Z Force Droid Editions
Android 8.0 Oreo rolled out to the unlocked Moto Z in May. Now, the Verizon "Droid Editions" of both the Moto Z and Moto Z Force are getting the update. It comes with all the expected Oreo goodies — picture-in-picture support, notification improvements, and the like.
The update also brings with it improved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth performance, and you'll no longer have to restart your phone when swapping SIM cards. A subtle tweak, but still nice. Read MoreAndroid 8.0 Oreo rolling out to Verizo...
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Android Messages web interface is starting to roll out, but the app needs an update [Update]
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Google has been planning a web version of Android Messages for months—we've seen it appear in teardown, after teardown, after teardown. Now, it's finally starting to show up for users. Well, sort of. The web interface has gone live, but the app doesn't appear to understand that yet.
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Google Photos starts grouping, suggesting best of similar photos for some
Google Photos is known for a lot of pretty-much-magic machine learning features, and it seems it's getting a new one. As reported by one of our readers, Photos now recognizes when multiple photos in your library were taken at about the same time of the same thing, and will group them together and highlight the one its algorithms consider the best.
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Chrome Duplex UI updated with bottom bar that mirrors top toolbar options
Google Chrome's Canary build offers "bleeding edge" features so they can be tested ahead of possible graduation to the more stable versions of the app. Recently, Google has been experimenting with the traditional top-positioned toolbar in response to ever taller Android handsets, first by moving the whole thing to the bottom (Chrome Home), and then by replacing that with a swiping up gesture to access to the new tab page (Chrome Duplex). Read MoreChrome Duplex UI updated with bottom bar that mir...
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Samsung wants to develop its own GPUs for mobile devices, self-driving cars, and more
While Samsung's devices in North America have used Snapdragon processors for years, the company also develops its own Exynos processors for international models. But when it comes to graphics, Samsung still uses ARM's 'Mali' GPU family across all its phones and tablets. According to a new job listing on LinkedIn, Samsung wants to develop its own GPUs for a wide range of devices - including phones.
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47 temporarily free and 67 on-sale apps to start the week
Welcome to the penultimate week of June. 2018 is moving forward relentlessly. The weekend already feels like a distant memory for me, so I hope that doesn't bode ill for the rest of the week. Regardless, you're all here for some app sales and I have plenty for you.
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MyLog Pro - Diary + Notes + Pocket $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 7 hours
Step By Step Shoe Lacing Guide Pro $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 7 hours
Studioverb Android Reverb FX $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 2 days
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Google Maps 'For you' tab starting to appear for some
Google announced some personalization tweaks to Google Maps at I/O this year, including a new tab called 'For you' that's meant to provide info about places that are relevant to you, personally. That feature is rolling out to some users now.
We saw signs this change was coming soon in a recent teardown. A Reddit user reported the tab going live this weekend, and I'm seeing it on my own devices, as well. Read MoreGoogle Maps 'For you' tab starting to appear for some was written by the awe...
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YouTube Premium and Music launch today in 17 countries, including Canada and 11 European countries
Following their announcements in May, YouTube Premium and YouTube Music (and YouTube Music Premium) are going live today. YouTube Red and YouTube Music were previously only available in the US, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, but it's spreading to Canada and 11 European countries today as well. It's a big day for YouTube.
Here are all 17 countries that YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are now available in:
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Two years on, Pokémon GO finally gets trading, ways to interact with friends in-game
When Pokémon GO first launched almost two years ago, people downloaded the game in droves. It was arguably the first game whose gameplay relied heavily on interacting with the real world, enabling players to explore new places and capturing Pokémon through an AR lens. However, for all its emphasis on getting players off the couch and exploring the world together, Pokémon GO never truly supported any way for players to interact with one another — no kind of in-game chat exist...
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Android-x86 Project releases first Oreo build (release candidate 1)
Running Android on your PC can be a surprisingly shady experience with emulators that spam you with ads or try to hide Bitcoin miners on your system. When in doubt, there's always the open source Android-x86 Project. It just so happens that Android-x86 just released a build of Android Oreo.
As the name implies, Android-x86 is a version of Android designed to run on computers with the x86 architecture. It usually runs behind official Android releases for several months, but now we have the first...
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LG's bootloader unlock tool now works on some international G7 and V30 models
Some smartphone manufacturers have their own bootloader unlock tools, and LG is one of them. It made its debut back in 2015 with the H815 G4, but it's since added plenty more phones to the roster. Two of the latest phones to join are the G7 and V30, though only the European models are currently supported.
Here are the models and the markets they're sold in:
G7 (G710EM): Europe, Israel, Latin America, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
V30 (H930): Europe
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Google's data-saving Datally app adds guest mode, daily data limits, and more
Datally, Google's app that aims to reduce your mobile data consumption, launched in the Philippines about a year ago as Triangle. It got its current name and global availability last November. Now, Google's updated the app with a few new features, including setting data limits for guest users of your device and daily data limits for yourself.
Guest mode is meant for imposing data limits on people you lend your phone to. Read MoreGoogle's data-saving Datally app adds guest mode, daily data limit...
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Android P can turn off Wi-Fi hotspot automatically if no devices are connected
Android P will come packing so many new features that it’s hard to keep up with what’s changed. One helpful function that slipped under our radar is the ability to have Wi-Fi hotspot turned off automatically when no devices are connected.
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LG could be planning an Android One Q7 variant exclusive to T-Mobile
While the Android One program was initially intended to be something more akin to what Android Go is now, it's still a simple, bloat-free version of the OS that gets faster updates than skinned OEM devices. Until Nokia decided to go all in with Android One, there was very little choice when it came to devices, but it looks like other manufacturers are coming around to the benefits.
Rumors have been circulating for a little while that LG is planning to release an Android One smartphone. Read More...
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Google app v8.8 beta prepares to arm your security system with a routine, mentions 'Dreamliner' codename [APK Teardown]
After the last update to the Google app brought very little to discuss, version 8.8 is now in circulation and it is continuing the trend of smaller but more frequent updates. In this round, the teardown brings up the curious "dreamliner" name that was also spotted in AOSP after Android P Developer Preview 3. We can also see that there's a new command in the works for Routines that will allow users to control their security systems. Read MoreGoogle app v8.8 beta prepares to arm your security syst...
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Google announces strategic partnership with Chinese online retailer JD.com
The Chinese market is notoriously difficult for American businesses to thrive in, and that's as true in technology as in any other industry. Google is clearly keen to increase its standing there, however, and has just announced a new partnership with one of the country's largest online retailers.
JD.com is a Fortune Global 500 company and China's biggest e-commerce site by revenue, making it a perfect match for such a partnership. Google is going to invest $550 million in the retailer...
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You can no longer book Uber rides inside Google Maps
Google has removed the ability to book an Uber ride from inside Google Maps. You can still look up the route in Maps and then “request the ride from the Uber app,” Google suggests, but it has removed direct Uber booking without providing a reason.
Google made a big fuss about having the ability to book an Uber through the Maps app when the functionality was added in January 2017. Read MoreYou can no longer book Uber rides inside Google Maps was written by the awesome team at Android ...
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8 of our favorite tech sales, discounts, and deals this week: Galaxy S9, Arlo Pro 2 set, Roku Ultra, and more
It has been a big week for deals here at Android Police, and better still, a whole bunch of them are still going strong, as their savings continue to be available for shoppers looking to take advantage. Whether you're shopping for a new phone, some smart-home accessories, or just looking for a new source of entertainment, these deals have got you covered.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Dual-SIM 128GB: Only $640
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20 of the best keyboard compatible Android games for Chrome OS
In light of the recent sale for the Google Pixelbook (that ends today, so make sure to grab one while you can), I thought it might be helpful to roundup some of the better Android games that are compatible with Chrome OS and work well with the keyboard. I for one hate getting fingerprints all over my screen, plus I also find a keyboard and mouse to be the optimal way to play a lot of games. Read More20 of the best keyboard compatible Android games for Chrome OS was written by the awesome te...
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Cielo Breez review: Smartening up your air conditioner, the easy way
Depending on where you live, most houses could be built with central heating and thermostats in mind or not. Even in houses that have a fully ducted system, getting a small expansion done like a bigger garage, an additional room, or a guest house could require you start looking at other options for heating and cooling. Ductless systems, whether they're split air conditioner units, window ACs, portable or floor standing units, or heat pumps, are the go-to solution then. Read MoreCielo Breez revie...
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Samsung's cancelled 'Project V' foldable phone from years ago shows up in leaked photos
Recently, ZTE's foldable Axon M made a bit of a wave by being released with not one, but two 5.2" 1080p displays. It was a bold move, but it obviously hasn't sold well. It looks like Samsung experimented with the same idea back in 2015-2016, ultimately choosing to scrap the project. But some leaked images of it, dubbed "Project V," have recently surfaced, showing what could have been.
The phone's model number is SM-G929F. Read MoreSamsung's cancelled 'Project V' foldable phone from years...
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[Update: Merger complete] Judge rules in favor of $85 billion AT&T-Time Warner merger
Update 1: 2018/06/16 8:22pm PDT
AT&T has announced that the acquisition of Time Warner is now complete. Jeff Bewkes, former chairman and CEO of Time Warner, is staying as a senior advisor for the
News of a proposed AT&T takeover of media giant Time Warner has been rumbling along for almost two years now. Donald Trump promised to contest the deal if he was voted into office, and sure enough, the Justice Department sued i...
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Motorola Moto G6 and G6 Plus kernel source code released
With the Moto G6 and G6 Plus slowly becoming more and more widely available, Motorola has published the kernel source code for the Moto G6 and G6 Plus. The G6 Play's source code was released in late April, but it's taken over a month on top of that for the G6 and G6 Plus's for whatever reason.
The Moto G6 goes by codename "Ali," and the G6 Plus by "Evert." The kernel source codes for these two devices will help developers create custom ROMs and recoveries, which enthusiast owners will no doubt ...
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Weekend poll: Would you give up a front-facing camera for more screen space?
Mobile industrial design has a new darling in 2018: The notch. And much as specific eras will be remembered for the introduction or death of features like software navigation keys or headphone jacks, I have no doubt that the next year or two will see the camera cutaway percolate down through the ranks of affordability. But if you could jump ahead to one possible future by sacrificing your front-facing selfie camera, would you? Read MoreWeekend poll: Would you give up a front-facing camera for mo...
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Gmail v8.6 adds unsubscribe tips, prepares priority-based notifications and email bundling [APK Teardown]
An update to Gmail has been making the rounds and it looks like a big part of it is dedicated to bringing over successful features from the Inbox app. Unsubscribe suggestions have been added to make it easier to keep your mail a bit cleaner, and there are signs that the high-priority notification filter and a limited test of email bundling are also set to make an appearance in the future. Read MoreGmail v8.6 adds unsubscribe tips, prepares priority-based notifications and email bundling [APK Tea...
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21 new and notable Android games from the last week including ARK: Survival Evolved, Bloons TD 6, and Silly Walks (6/11/18 - 6/16/18)
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 we have quite a few soccer apps thanks to the World Cup just starting, so make sure to check those out if you are a fan. Of course, the release ARK: Survival Evolved is probably the most significant news this week, but Bloons TD 6 and the quirky Silly Walks are also a couple of great titles worth exploring. Read More21 new and notable Android games fro...
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Tip: Tell Google Assistant where you parked and it will add a pin to Maps
If you were following Google I/O this year (and we sure hope you were), it should be clear just how high a priority the Google Assistant is for the company. Rather than building a litany of separate apps to handle all the services Google offers, we're instead seeing an ever-increasing list of functionality built into Assistant itself. But as that list grows, it can be more and more difficult to keep track of just what it offers. Read MoreTip: Tell Google Assistant where you parked and it will ad...
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Nokia 7 Plus review: A flagship at heart, a midranger in price
It feels a little bit surreal to see the Nokia name become relevant again in the smartphone market. Two years ago, I had thought the beloved smartphone brand that I grew up with was hopelessly lost, and yet here we are today, devouring every piece of news to come out of HMD. The Finnish company has been doing an excellent job of reviving the brand by sticking to a few core guidelines: good hardware, competitive prices, pure Android software, and fast updates. Read MoreNokia 7 Plus review: A flag...
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Action Launcher v37 adds desktop shortcuts, faster settings changes, and more
A new version of Action Launcher (v37) is rolling out today, and it includes the usual dose of Android P styling. There are also some functional improvements mixed in there, along with a helping of bug fixes and minor enhancements.
Here's what you can expect from the new build of Action Launcher.
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Using the latest Pixel Launcher’s icon scale, font and grid sizes by default. Read MoreAction Launcher v37 adds ...
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You might be sharing private events on Google Calendar without realizing it - here's how to fix that
Everybody uses Google Calendar (well, most people), and it's a tool many of us probably rely on every day to manage our lives, our work, and all the things we'd forget if our phones didn't remind us to do them.
Google Calendar has, then, also become a repository of highly personal information about us - our doctor appointments, our social plans, our whereabouts in general, and more. And because of that, giving a loved one or a close business associate access to our calendar only makes sense, rig...
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51 temporarily free and 44 on-sale apps and games to finish the week
Another week is over and for some, that's a godsend. For others, however, that just means more work or things to do. Whichever camp you fall in – or perhaps somewhere in between – take a moment to browse through the final app sales roundup for the week. Who knows, you might find something you like.
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Apprendre l'Anglais Business $4.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 1 day
Feelm Soda - Analog Filters $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 1 day
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Verizon beats "unlimited" into meaninglessness with third unlimited plan that still has limits
Verizon announced not a second, but its third "unlimited" smartphone plan yesterday, and it goes to show just how meaningless the term has become in the US wireless industry. Verizon's new "above" unlimited plan (the tiers are "go," "beyond," and "above" for those of you playing aspirational-marketing-nonsense-vocabulary at home) is basically America's Most Red Carrier deciding it can cash in on heavy data users to the tune of an extra ten bucks, making it $95 a month. Read MoreVerizon beats "un...
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Six current and former Fitbit employees indicted for criminal theft of trade secrets [Update]
Update 1: 2018/06/15 12:11pm PDT
Official statement
Fitbit succeeded in vanquishing its foe Jawbone when the latter shut down in July 2017. Now, Jawbone strikes back from beyond the grave. Federal prosecutors have secured an indictment against five former and one current Fitbit employees for illegally stealing trade secrets from Jawbone when they left the company for Fitbit.
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OnePlus pulls OxygenOS 5.1.6 update for OnePlus 6, begins rolling out 5.1.7 with bootloader fix
OnePlus began rolling out a new 5.1.6 update last week that added several promised features including scheduled do-not-disturb mode and battery percent in the status bar. However, the OTA halted because of some bugs, and now there's a new build. This one adds additional bug fixes and patches that nasty bootloader vulnerability discovered a few days ago.
Here's the changelog for OxygenOS 5.1.7.
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[Update: Replacement launcher coming] Sony ends development of Xperia Home, will close beta community in the coming weeks
Update 1: 2018/06/15 8:18am PDT
The moderator of the Xperia Home beta community has explained that development on Xperia Home is being ceased because a new launcher is in the works. This isn't entirely
Sony's phones have long used the company's custom Xperia Launcher, which has offered some innovative features over the years. For instance, it was the first OEM to offer Google Feed integration. Sony fans could even join the Goog...
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Hands-on with TV App Repo: Create a shortcut for any non-Leanback app on your Android TV
Google put in place a few restrictions when it comes to apps and games on Android TV. You either download the app through the Play Store on the TV itself or you browse through your computer and install remotely. And even in that case, there are plenty of apps that show themselves as compatible from the web Play Store but when installed are nowhere to be found in Android TV's Leanback Launcher. Read MoreHands-on with TV App Repo: Create a shortcut for any non-Leanback app on your Android TV was w...
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New Snap Kit lets developers build Snapchat features into their apps
Snap Inc. is giving third-party developers the ability to integrate some of Snapchat’s best features into their own apps with the introduction of its new Snap Kit. Its tools will make it easier for users to share updates with their Snapchat friends, use Bitmoji on other platforms, and more.
Snap Kit promises to bring the experiences we love on Snapchat into some of our favorite apps — without compromising our private account data. Read MoreNew Snap Kit lets developers build Snap...
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Talon for Twitter open-sourced by Klinker Apps
Talon is my favorite Twitter client, since it offers many more features than the official app all while looking prettier — it also helps that I happen to like the developer, Luke Klinker, and his work. But earlier today, he announced that he had open sourced one of the most popular Twitter clients, just like he did with the previous version a few years ago.
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Quick access buttons for home and work showing up for some in Google Maps
In Google Maps, you can set certain addresses as your home and work. This makes things a lot more convenient if you navigate from different places to your house or workplace often, as you can simply tell Google to "navigate home" or hit a shortcut within the search function. But if those options were just too long-winded, Google is testing an even quicker way for you to set up a route to your home/work. Read MoreQuick access buttons for home and work showing up for some in Google Maps was writte...
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SwiftKey makes its way from phone to PC in latest Windows 10 Insider Preview
Entering text on touchscreen devices used to feel like quite the chore, but modern on-screen keyboard software has gone a long way towards making us forget about hardware keyboards. Over the years we've seen the arrival of developments like improved text prediction, better tap analysis, and swipe-based gesture input. SwiftKey has helped to popularize many of those advancements, and now it's time for the software to take what it's learned on smartphones and bring some of the same improvements to ...
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YouTube is testing new names for some tabs in its Android app
Google loves to experiment with different features and UIs on its apps and services, and one of its favorite subjects is YouTube. Whether it's on the web or in its mobile apps, there always seems to be some new server-side change that's being tested. Today is no different; there are two name changes being tested in the Android app.
left: "Shared" and "Activity." right: "Messages" and "Inbox."
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Google updates Ad Settings to give more info on how your ads are targeted
As you're hopefully well aware, pretty much everything you do online is tracked. Information about your activity is sold to advertisers, who then serve you ads based on a profile of you built up based on your habits. It's what keeps many services, like Google's, free. Now, Google has updated its Ad Settings to provide enhanced transparency about the whole process.
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[Update: Final day, closing in on $3 million] The Eufy EverCam wireless security camera promises a year of battery life, and is now funded on Kickstarter
Update 1: 2018/06/14 12:43pm PDT
Final day
Most home security cameras need to be plugged into power, but there are a few that made do with batteries. Even the best wireless cameras currently on the market need a recharge every couple months, but Eufy (an Anker company) has an alternative. The EverCam has a humongous battery that offers a full year of operation on a charge. You can't get one yet, but you can join the Kickstarter...
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Samsung announces the Chromebook Plus (V2), coming to Best Buy on June 24
Samsung's 2017 Chromebooks have been consistently popular, but it's time for an update. The new Chromebook Plus (V2) features a similar design to last year's model, but it comes with a faster processor and both front and rear cameras. Plus, it still features the built-in stylus from last year's models.
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The OnePlus 6 has sold 1 million units in 22 days, making it the fastest-selling OnePlus phone yet
There was general discontent when OnePlus announced the new OnePlus 6 with a display notch and a glass back. Some OP fans claimed they'd never purchase the phone, but it appears they were a vocal minority. The company has just announced that the OP6 sold 1 million units in just 22 days, which is much faster than its previous phones.
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The Bloons are finally back, grab 'Bloons TD 6' off of the Play Store right now
Bloons TD 6 is the long-awaited sequel to Ninja Kiwi's hit balloon-popping tower defense game Bloons TD 5. It's been six years since the fifth entry was released on the Play Store, so as you can imagine this sequel has been a long time coming, but the question remains, is the $4.99 cost of entry worth it? Well, that all depends on how you view upfront paid games that also contain a bunch of in-app purchases. Read MoreThe Bloons are finally back, grab 'Bloons TD 6' off of the Play Store righ...
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June security patch creates problems for Nokia 7 Plus units running Android P
A June security patch has caused serious problems for Nokia 7 Plus users who are running the Android P beta. Some users report that the update has completely corrupted their system, forcing them to restore. Others are repeatedly seeing error messages.
We’re all warned not to install beta software on our primary devices. It’s unfinished and unstable, and bugs are almost a guarantee. Nevertheless, we all do it anyway because we just can’t wait to get our hands on new features. Re...
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ARK: Survival Evolved is here, so get ready to start taming your favorite prehistoric beasts
Earlier this month Studio Wildcard announced that its hit dinosaur action-adventure game ARK: Survival Evolved would release for Android on June 14th, and as long as my eyes aren't deceiving me, it would appear that the studio has stayed true to its word. You can grab the dino-adventure off of the Play Store right now. Just make sure you have a beefy device, as you will need at least 3 GB of RAM and 2.11 GB of free storage. Read MoreARK: Survival Evolved is here, so get ready to start tamin...
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Tip: Get a shortcut to Bookmarks and Downloads on every new Chrome tab page
Yesterday, I shared with you a Chrome flag that lets you minimize the Articles for you recommendations on Chrome's new tab page. But there is a whole world of Chrome flags worth discovering, and one of them is very useful but might be unknown to you: an option to show quick shortcuts to your bookmarks and downloads. This should ease the pain of losing that handy Chrome bottom tab the team tested last year. Read MoreTip: Get a shortcut to Bookmarks and Downloads on every new Chrome tab ...
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Google Express adds 4 new stores, including Epic Sports and Murad
Google Express has just added four retailers, upping the total number of stores it ships items from to 69. That number doesn't change often; most recently, Staples was dropped, and three big retailers - Overstock.com, Walmart, and Target - were added. Those four new stores are Epic Sports, Murad, Nothing Like This, and RWGC.
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As you might be able to infer from its name, Epic Sports sells sports-related things, such as balls and apparel. Read MoreGoogle Ex...
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Google says that Android P Substratum theme breakage is intentional and won't be fixed
In a blow to the custom themers out there, Google has responded to the cry for Substratum "support" to return to stock Android. The verdict is that the breakage first spotted in Android P Developer Preview 1 is intentional and that it won't be fixed for the final P release.
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Discogs v2.0 adds database exploration, better VinylHub integration, and more
The Discogs app landed on the Play Store in 2016. Version 2.0, out now, features a number of improvements, including the new ability to explore the Discogs Database without starting at a specific search and better VinylHub integration that lets you view participating retailers' record selections from in the app.
The Search view now allows users to start browsing without any particular destination in mind, with categories such as Most Collected and Most Wanted records alongside more obvious...
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Google Calendar update tells you when everyone declines an invitation
Google Calendar is getting an update that will make your depressing lack of popularity more evident. When everyone declines one of your event invitations, the app will alert you and offer quick actions to remedy the situation. Sadly, the options do not include "sulk in the corner" or "send a passive-aggressive email."
This update was announced as a part of G Suite earlier in the month, and now it's part of the Android app (this is the only change). Read MoreGoogle Calendar update tells you...
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Twitter is going to make news easier to discover, changes also coming to moments and search
Twitter shared in a blog post today that it's working on changes to its content discovery features, as well as push notifications for events and news stories the platform identifies as likely to be interesting to you. Most of the changes lack firm release dates, rolling out "in the coming weeks" and months.
Moments will soon scroll vertically instead of horizontally to match the Twitter timeline — Twitter said that in its tests, a vertical layout led to more user engagement. Read MoreTwit...
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Essential rolls out camera app update with camera roll enhancements, 'tiny planet' videos, and more
The Essential Phone had a lot going for it at launch, but the camera experience definitely didn't live up to the hype. Essential has done what it can to improve camera performance over time, and it has gotten better. Today, there's yet another update rolling out, but this one is just the camera app in the Play Store. It won't change the fundamentals of the camera, but there are some new features. Read MoreEssential rolls out camera app update with camera roll enhancements, 'tiny planet' vid...
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Google has been trying to fix a Wear OS phone call bug for more than six months
It almost goes without saying that Wear OS is not developing as fast as we had hoped. Let's say it anyway, though. Google has been slow to add new features and even had to roll some changes back in the developer preview. There's also at least one bug that has plagued users for months. Since late 2017, many users have been unable to route call audio through their watches. Even having the feature enabled breaks call audio. Read MoreGoogle has been trying to fix a Wear OS phone call bug for mo...
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[Update: You can turn it off] Shazam getting chat head-like 'pop-up' search
Update 1: 2018/06/14 12:58pm PDT
As some readers who have the feature, it does have a toggle in Shazam's settings — you don't have to use it if you don't want to.
Shazam is getting a new function that should make it easier to manually initiate sound searches. Reader Samarth reports that he now has the option to enable a Shazam notification that, when tapped, brings up a persistent chat head-like bubble that acts as a sho...
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A much more powerful Samsung fast wireless charger just passed through the FCC
Wireless charging had always been dog-slow - that is, until Samsung introduced fast wireless charging alongside the Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+. The same tech is still being used in Samsung flagships nearly three years later, but it's still noticeably slower than wired fast charging. That might be about to change, though; a new Samsung fast wireless charger has just passed through the FCC, and it's a lot more powerful than the current ones. Read MoreA much more powerful Samsung fast wireles...
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Xiaomi wants to come to America, but it feels more stuck in China than ever
For all the traction China’s many smartphone brands have gained globally in the past decade, it’s in China itself where they remain most popular. And for good reason: because Chinese consumers don’t have access to many Western products or services. Xiaomi is one of the most popular smartphone brands in China, and while the unique market in that country has encouraged the company to think differently than its more global rivals in some ways, its latest smartphone strikes me as o...
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Google Text-to-Speech adds Canadian French, Javanese, and Sudanese [APK Download]
Google's Text-to-Speech app is what lets the devices it runs on read text out loud to their users. The functionality is used for translation and accessibility services, among other things. It's updated pretty frequently: January saw the addition of Estonian, Romanian, and Slovak; last October, Filipino and Greek. Text-to-Speech's most recent update adds Canadian French, Javanese, and Sudanese.
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Tip: You can collapse the 'Articles for you' recommendations in Chrome's new tab page
Chrome's new tab page has been showing article recommendations it thinks are interesting to you for quite a while now. Some users find them useless and full of clickbait links, others see some good articles in the mix. If you feel like your new tab page is cluttered by them and you want to clean it up without completely disabling the recommendations, there's a Chrome flag to do just that.
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Ring Alarm is available for pre-order at $199, ships July 4th
Home security systems used to require professional installers to string wires throughout your home, but no more. Several consumer electronics companies have launched new "smart" security systems. Ring announced its security platform last year, but the launch ran into legal issues. Now, it's finally available for pre-order with an expected ship date of July 4th.
Ring announced the system as Ring Protect, but now it's going with Ring Alarm instead. That's a bit on the nose, don't you think? Read ...
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Here are some more minor Android P DP3 changes you may have missed
Since Android P's inception, we've written over 100 feature spotlight posts about various new changes Google has added in. Even in its third developer preview, lots of changes are still being added, but some are so minor they don't really warrant their own posts. However, if you like nitpicking every little thing like many of us, this might be the post for you.
Clock icon in recents
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32 temporarily free and 28 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
Welcome back to Android Police's thrice-weekly app sales roundup. I have another list for you today, one that is quite similar to Monday's. You'll find one or two items in bold, but otherwise, mediocrity is the name of the game again. Peruse at your leisure.
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Reminder PRO (Just Reminder) $1.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 2 days
Running Calculator: Pace, Predictions, Race Splits $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 3 days
Binary Calculator Pro $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 4 days
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Judge rules in favor of $85 billion AT&T-Time Warner merger
News of a proposed AT&T takeover of media giant Time Warner has been rumbling along for almost two years now. Donald Trump promised to contest the deal if he was voted into office, and sure enough, the Justice Department sued in an attempt to block the deal on antitrust grounds. The lawsuit has now been rejected by a District Court judge, allowing the deal to go ahead without any further conditions. Read MoreJudge rules in favor of $85 billion AT&T-Time Warner merger was written by the ...
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Google Search can help you decide on which college to attend
Selecting an institution for yours or your children's higher education is a difficult process, but it's one of the most important decisions in life. Google hopes to make it a little easier by introducing new cards in Search that will show information about admissions and cost of various colleges, plus what student life is like in each location.
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YouTube break reminders get more granular frequency selector
As digital wellbeing becomes an ever more popular subject among consumers, tech giants such as Google have no choice but to increase their focus on the healthy use of our various gadgets. Android itself is getting its own suite of features to help battle smartphone addiction later this year, and the YouTube app already has a setting that reminds you to take a break.
Since its introduction last month, it's only been possible to set these break reminders for predetermined intervals — ...
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The Elder Scrolls: Blades shows potential in first public demo (hands-on)
The yearly E3 expo is always a major event for video games, but smartphone games are rarely showcased. Even Fortnite, one of the most popular smartphone games in existence at the moment, only had playable demos of the home console versions. Earlier this week, Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls: Blades for iPhone and Android, and it showed off the game to E3 attendees.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades had its own section in the Bethesda booth. Read MoreThe Elder Scrolls: Blades shows potential in fir...
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Google Express free delivery minimum lowered to $15 for a limited time
Google has made a few moves to get more people using Google Express, not all of which have been popular. Remember when Assistant's shopping list moved to Express? The latest change is only temporary, but it comes free of drawbacks. For a limited time, the threshold for free delivery on Express has dropped to $15 at most stores.
Google Express charges a $4.99 delivery fee for orders under a certain amount. Read MoreGoogle Express free delivery minimum lowered to $15 for a limited time was writte...
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ASUS PixelMaster camera app now receiving Google Lens integration
At Google I/O, it was announced that camera apps from over 10 major manufacturers would be getting Google Lens integration. Since then, Sony's Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact and some newer Motorola phones have had this functionality added. Now, ASUS phones are being updated to support this as well.
Google Lens appeared in a reader's ZenFone 5 camera app after the phone had undergone a firmware update. It's not entirely clear whether or not the updated PixelMaster camera app is on the Play S...
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Google Translate's offline accuracy will be improving soon, thanks to machine learning
Sometimes when you're traveling, it can be tough to come by data. Carriers like Project Fi and T-Mobile provide some when roaming at no extra charge, but even so, you might have to make do with patchy connectivity. It's a good thing, then, for those of us visiting foreign countries that Google Translate has offline support. And the quality of those offline translations should be improving soon, as Google is bringing its high-quality neural machine translation tech on-device for improved offline ...
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Pixel Launcher to get manual dark and light theme toggle in upcoming Android release
With the Pixel 2 release, Google enabled an automatic dark theme in the Pixel Launcher and quick settings. This was a bit of a half measure seeing as everyone has been begging Google for a dark system theme for years. Annoyingly, if you had a preference for the dark or light theme, you couldn't manually select it. That will change soon—possibly in the next Android P build.
As it currently stands, Google devices set the dark or light theme based on your wallpaper. Read MorePixel Launc...
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Samsung Good Lock 2018 returns with lots more custom-UI...
