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Asus announces new Lyra Trio mesh WiFi system
The wireless connectivity veterans at Asus announced a new mesh WiFi system today called Lyra Trio. The white-and-blue devices are pretty functionally similar to last year's Lyra system: Lyra Trio comes as a three-pack (obviously), the three individual routers working in concert to blanket a large area in WiFi coverage. This year's model is cheaper, though: the Lyra Trio will retail for $299.99, as opposed to the 2017 model, which went for $399.99 at launch. Read MoreAsus announce...
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Alphabet reports $31.15 billion in revenue for Q1 2018, a 26% increase over last year
Google parent company Alphabet just announced financial results for the first quarter of 2018, and the news is good across the board. The company took in a whopping $31.15 billion over the three-month period ending March 31st, which is a 26% increase of Q1 of 2017. After expenses, Google had $9.4 billion in net income for Q1.
Analysts had projected Alphabet's revenue numbers to be slightly lower, so the stock initially shot up in after-hours trading. Read MoreAlphabet reports $31.15 billion in ...
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T-Mobile subscribers will be able get $4 'Deadpool 2' tickets on May 15
T-Mobile subscribers will be able to grab one $4 ticket each to "Deadpool 2" in the carrier's T-Mobile Tuesdays app on Tuesday, May 15. The vouchers can be redeemed on Atom Tickets starting on May 18, the day the movie releases in theaters. The "un-carrier" also announced two Deadpool-themed contests in which entrants can win a trip to New York for an advance screening of the film or free movie tickets for a year. Read MoreT-Mobile subscribers will be able get $4 'Deadpool 2' tickets on May...
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T-Mobile halted the Note 8 Oreo update 3 weeks ago, and it's still not available
Samsung's Oreo updates have been slow to appear, but what else is new? The company promised it was almost done with Oreo updates a few weeks back, and T-Mobile said its Note 8 update was all set. However, you might have noticed your Tmo Note 8 is still running Nougat. That's because T-Mobile pulled the update three weeks ago shortly after announcing it. Oops.
The update started on April 1st, but T-Mobile apparently halted the OTA on the 3rd. Read MoreT-Mobile halted the Note 8 Oreo update 3 wee...
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10 new and notable Android apps from the last week (4/17/18 - 4/23/18)
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so.
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Looking for the previous roundup editions? Find them here.
Featured App
Supportiv - Precision peer support
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35 temporarily free and 62 on-sale apps to start off the week
Welcome to the start of the last full week of April! Time continues to fly by, so let's take a break with some app sales. There's a lot going on in today's list, so have fun and I'll see you all on Wednesday.
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MamaLingua: Learn Spanish $1.99 -> Free; 5 hours
App Shortcuts Creator - App Shortcuts Master Pro $0.99 -> Free; 1 day
MyJourneys $0.99 -> Free; 2 days
Safe Callin $0.99 -> Free; 2 days
APN Notificator $0.99 -> Free; 4 days
Triathlon Calculator $0.99 -> Fre...
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Deezer’s new Flow tab puts the music you love at your fingertips
Deezer today brought its new Flow tab to mobile, making the music you love easier to access. The Flow tab is home to the Flow feature, which still works just as you’d expect, as well as personalized playlists based on what you listen to and inspired by your favorite artists.
Deezer’s Flow feature is perfect for those who know what kind of music they like, but aren’t always sure what to listen to. Read MoreDeezer’s new Flow tab puts the music you love at your fingertips was wr...
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Canary app updated to v2.15 with more person detection and recording options
Home security makers are investing big in AI features, and Canary is no exception. After deploying person detection earlier this year, the company has rolled out a new app update that includes refinements to that feature, as well as more control over what your cameras record.
Here's the changelog for the new Canary update.
Introducing new controls for video recording and alerts!
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OnePlus confirms the OnePlus 6 will have a glass back
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed in a forum post today that the company's upcoming OnePlus 6 will feature a back panel made of glass. Much like the device's display notch, glass backs are another divisive trend in modern smartphone design OnePlus seems to be in favor of.
Lau writes that OnePlus tested more than 70 glass prototypes before settling on the production material, and that glass was chosen out of OnePlus's desire to create devices that feel premium and "burdenless in the ...
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Amazon is reportedly readying home robots for 2019 release
Amazon is working in earnest on domestic robots, Bloomberg reports. The project is being called Vesta, after the goddess of home and family in Roman mythology. Amazon apparently hopes to begin testing the robots by the end of this year, and is targeting a 2019 launch date.
The company has a robotics division that builds the industrial machines that do automated work in its warehouses, but this project is being overseen by Gregg Zehr, president of Amazon's Lab126. Read MoreAmazon is reportedly r...
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Google departure time notifications have stopped working for many users
Have you noticed something missing from your notification shade lately? According to an increasingly lengthy support thread on Google's product forums, those handy departure time notifications have mysteriously vanished. Some users have found a Chrome-based workaround, but the root cause remains unknown.
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Gmail users find spam in their sent folder, but don’t panic
Gmail users are reporting that spam emails are turning up in their sent folder. To the users involved, it looks as if their own accounts were used to send that spam, and many have rushed to change their passwords and enable stronger security. But in actual fact, it’s just a clever spam campaign and affected accounts have not been compromised.
When you find spam emails in your sent folder, your first thought is that your account has been hacked. Read MoreGmail users find spam in their sent ...
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Set YouTube as your default Music provider on Google Assistant (even outside the US)
Ever since Assistant rolled out, you have been able to ask it to play any YouTube music video you wanted, except you had to say "watch [this video] on YouTube" from your phone, or if you were using a Google Home speaker, you could ask to "play [something] on the tv/chromecast." The "watch," "on YouTube," and, "on tv" distinctions had to be used, because Assistant considered YouTube as a video source (like Netflix) and not a music one (like Play Music). However, many of you go...
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Google Collections start rolling out, replacing Saved pages
If there's ever one constant in life as an Android fan, it's that nothing is constant with Google. Last September, the company started rolling out My Saves (or Saved pages), a mish-mash of your saved images on Google Search, saved bookmarks while browsing search results in the Google app, and Maps lists. But just a few days ago, Cody discovered that changes were afoot with Saved pages, and now Google is starting to implement those and switch to "Collections."
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T-Mobile is rolling out more low- and mid-band LTE to hundreds of locations across the US
T-Mobile has just rolled out improved LTE coverage to literally hundreds of new locations across the United States, including cities such as Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and many others. The upgrade affects T-Mobile's low- and mid-band LTE capacity, which are the parts of the spectrum best suited for in-building penetration and long-range coverage.
Our network team added lowband LTE to 100s of sites in just two weeks, which means more and better coverage. Read MoreT-Mob...
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DxO Labs is facing severe financial difficulties, but DxOMark is unaffected
Many of you will have heard of DxOMark, the dubious score given to cameras including many of those attached to Android smartphones. Recently it seems every new flagship release from a major OEM beats the previous best. The honor went to the Samsung Galaxy S9+ not so long ago and now resides with the Huawei P20 Pro.
The testing part of the company is only one half of the story, however. Read MoreDxO Labs is facing severe financial difficulties, but DxOMark is unaffected ...
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Terminal app appears in Chrome OS Dev, hints at future Linux application support
Back in February, some commits to the Chromium codebase revealed that Chrome OS would soon run Linux applications using a container. While it has been possible for years to run Linux applications on top of Chrome OS using crouton, it's a hacky solution that only works in Developer Mode. Google's solution would presumably work better, and perhaps not require Dev Mode to be enabled.
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Google Backup & Sync fixed to show HEIF images in Photos
Google's Backup & Sync desktop app, formerly known as the Google Drive client, has received several major updates lately. It added advanced file syncing controls in December, and NAS support in February. Google has now released another update, with the major change being a fix for syncing High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF/HEIC) pictures.
At some point in the past, backed up HEIF images stopped being visible in Google Photos - they could only be located in Drive. Read MoreGoogle Backup ...
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Weekend poll: Are you using any Google messaging apps like Allo, Hangouts, or Android Messages?
Earlier this week it was revealed that Google was planning to "pause" development on its Allo messaging service, reassigning those resources to Android Messages and RCS—which is apparently also being called "Chat" by Google. The company remains ostensibly committed to the Allo platform as a whole, but Google's graveyard is littered with dead messaging services. Some of them are even still being used in the absence of further improvements, like Hangouts. Read MoreWeekend poll: Are you using...
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Verizon launches its new Fios TV app, a better-looking version of its old FiOS Mobile app
I'm a fairly satisfied Verizon Fios customer with a basic internet and TV package. Sure, it helps that the man who installed our setup somehow gave us a handful of channels we weren't supposed to get (shh), but I've come to prefer it over any of the previous providers I've endured. But one thing I haven't taken advantage of yet is the Verizon FiOS Mobile app, probably because I'm still a bit scarred by visions of the atrocious bloatware defecating all over my phones when I was a Verizon Wireless...
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You can finally customize your Nintendo Switch without any damage [Sponsored Post]
Judging by the number of views on every AP article about Mario or Pokemon, it's easy to tell that there are a TON of Nintendo fans amongst AP's readership. It's also a safe bet that a lot of you own a Nintendo Switch.
One of the best things about the Switch is that it's the first truly go-anywhere console. You can toss it in your backpack, gym bag, or even your sweatpants pocket and take it with you wherever you go. Read MoreYou can finally customize your Nintendo Switch without any damage ...
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Google Pay v1.57 prepares support for airline boarding passes and event tickets, Suica and WAON payment cards, and more [APK Teardown]
It wasn't that long ago that Google Pay (and its previous names) was solely focused on making purchases in a store or paying on the spot to get onto subways...and sometimes sending money to friends. Google recently added support for one-time transit tickets on the Las Vegas Monorail and prepaid commuter cards with the TriMet in Portland, Oregon, but things are about to get a lot more interesting thanks to the latest update. Read MoreGoogle Pay v1.57 prepares support for airline boardin...
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Android Auto adds ability to view full contacts list
Android Auto is meant to simplify your phone experience so that you can keep your eyes on the road, but that simplification can sometimes be taken too far. For this reason, Google is adding the ability to view your full contacts list. That means that there are now four ways to call someone while connected to Android Auto.
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Capcom is killing 'Puzzle Fighter' on July 31, less than a year after launch
Capcom announced in a blog post yesterday that it's winding down support for its free-to-play puzzle game, Puzzle Fighter. In-app purchases will be available until April 23, and the game will be removed from app stores on July 1. The game's servers will shut down on July 31, making it unplayable.
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AT&T CEO describes new $15/month streaming service during antitrust testimony
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson surprise-announced the company's upcoming streaming service, called Watch, during his testimony at AT&T's ongoing antitrust trial this week. The service will be free for AT&T unlimited wireless subscribers, a spokesperson later said, and cost $15 per month for everyone else. The service won't include sports programming.
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Google app v8.0 beta adds a screen for Your People, prepares custom routines to run on a schedule, switch Lens to the selfie camera, and more [APK Teardown]
The Google app just leapt up to version 8.0 late last night, but despite the shiny new version number, most things are looking about the same. A new screen has been added for "Your People," while a teardown tells us that it will be possible to set regular schedules to run custom routines (when they launch), the Google Lens will be able to switch to the front-facing selfie camera, and more. Read MoreGoogle app v8.0 beta adds a screen for Your People, prepares custom routines to run on a schedule,...
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ZTE responds to US ban, says it will 'take judicial measures' if necessary
ZTE was caught dodging US sanctions on Iran two years ago. To avoid a possible US import ban (ZTE is based in China), it paid nearly a billion dollars in fines. Part of the settlement required ZTE to fire four executives and discipline 35 others. Earlier this week, the US Department of Commerce said ZTE had not disciplined or reduced bonuses for the 35 employees. As such, the company was barred from importing US tech (including Qualcomm processors) for seven years. Read MoreZTE responds to US ba...
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Flickr has been acquired by photo-sharing service SmugMug
Flickr announced yesterday that it's entered into an agreement to be acquired from Oath Inc. by photo-sharing and image hosting platform SmugMug. Flickr says there are currently no plans to change its service following the acquisition.
You may not be familiar with SmugMug, but it's actually been around since 2002—longer than Flickr, which came online in 2004. SmugMug's service is subscription-based, offering paid plans for individuals and businesses. While SmugMug doesn't offer ...
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AT&T and Verizon are under investigation for colluding to let eSIM phones remain locked to their networks
The US Department of Justice is investigating AT&T and Verizon for allegedly colluding with the GSMA to influence eSIM standards so as not to threaten their dominance over the US consumer market. The investigation was opened five months ago after Apple and an unnamed wireless carrier complained to the DOJ, according to Reuters.
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12 Fortnite-style games for Android you can play right now
Fortnite may not yet be available on Android, but that doesn't mean you can't get into some hectic battle royale gameplay on the OS. A ton of similar games have released on the Play Store in the last few months, so I figured why not round up all of the better titles into one post so our readers can see what their options are while patiently waiting for the official Fortnite releases. Read More12 Fortnite-style games for Android you can play right now was written by the awesome team at Android Po...
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TWRP now supports Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Moto E4 Plus, and more
Team Win Recovery Project, which you probably know as TWRP, is the most popular custom recovery around. The open-source project makes it easy to flash custom software, including custom ROMs, on compatible phones and tablets. Since our last update a couple weeks ago, TWRP has added support for a handful of other devices, including the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and Moto E4 Plus.
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Motorola Moto Z Play 2016 (addison)
Motorola Moto E4 Plus (nicklaus)
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Sony LF-S50G review: Novelty features don't redeem this expensive Google Assistant speaker
In the personal assistance arms race, the two real options for Android users are Google's Assistant and Amazon's Alexa, and both companies have realized that victory will require ubiquity—not as the final result, but as the means. To that end, each has opened its platform up for third-party hardware, and Sony's (un)imaginatively named LF-S50G takes advantage of Google's Assistant in the same way the first party Google Home does, seasoned with a few unique features like gesture controls and...
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Google rolls out fix for setting alarms and reminders on Google Home speakers
Asking a Google Home to set an alarm or reminder is a rudimentary use for one of those smart speakers. But it seems some users recently found that their Google Home failed to sound alarms and reminders that were set. Now Google is saying that a fix has been rolled out and those functions are working again.
A few users in the Google Home Help Forum brought up the issue, saying they used their voice to set alarms or reminders on their Google Home and received an audible confirmation. Read MoreGoog...
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Reminder: You can double tap Recents to quickly switch to your previous app
Android is full of wonderful little touches here and there that we either forget or have never come across in the first place. One of these is the very neat time-saving ability to double tap the Recents button to switch to your previous app. The functionality was added way back in 2016 with Android N, and has been saving us time for two years now. If you didn't know about it though, and many of you did not, this will be your new favorite thing. Read MoreReminder: You can double tap Recents to qu...
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HMD Global finally releases Nokia 8 kernel source code
Despite doing a pretty good job on keeping its phones up to date, HMD Global has until recently had a bit of trouble with releasing the kernel sources for its devices. But in a "finally" moment, the exclusive manufacturer of the Nokia brand has released the Nokia 8 source codes to the developer community.
Having this code allows developers to start tinkering with custom software for the device(s) in question. These kernel sources for the Nokia 8, which was very well-received by our very own...
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AmpliFi Mesh Point HD review: The benefits of a mesh system with your existing router
My new apartment is laid out in a longitudinal way with the master bedroom on an opposite end of the living room/balcony. This makes the terrible internet situation in Lebanon even more challenging because finding a router system that reaches both ends is tricky. After a lot of research, I opted for a TP-Link Archer VR2600 that we had to place toward the living room side of the house. On paper, it seemed to fit the bill with speed, dual-band, guest network, parental controls, and a neat And...
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Intel won't make wearables anymore, but its mobile chips aren't going anywhere
Earlier this week, The Information reported that Intel will be shutting down its New Devices Group, the branch responsible for developing wearable consumer products such as the Vaunt smart glasses prototype. The news comes a few months after Intel announced it had also given up on developing its own smart watches and trackers.
Intel's Vaunt smart glasses prototype. Credit: The Verge
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Qualcomm cuts 1,500 jobs in California
Qualcomm doesn't have to worry about a hostile takeover anymore, but the company is still trying to please stockholders. It previously promised to reduce costs by $1 billion, and part of that seems to be laying off a large number of employees.
Qualcomm has begun cutting 1,500 jobs in California, with some positions being eliminated in other locations as well. The company employs about 34,000 people globally. Qualcomm said in a statement, "We first evaluated non-headcount expense reductions, but ...
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Chrome OS Settings and Shortcuts to appear in launcher alongside Android apps
With Android tablets being... Android tablets, Chromebooks are quickly being adapted to fill the void. On supported devices, they combine the utility of Android apps with the flexibility of an adaptive (and productive) form-factor. The latest tweak, presenting Android-style Settings and Shortcuts apps in the launcher, further affirms the role Google's Chrome OS is set to assume.
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How to make Android use the DNS server of your choice
It's not a huge stretch to say that without the domain name system, the internet as we know it would be practically unusable. With domain names being as important as they are, the servers we use to look them up form a critical part of our internet experience. For users who would like a little more control over how their phones resolve domain names, we're here to talk about what you can do to configure Android to work with the domain name server of your choice. Read MoreHow to make Android use th...
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Verizon LG V30 update adds AI camera and ThinQ branding
At Mobile World Congress, LG announced a new version of the V30 called the V30S ThinQ, but it wasn't actually new. There were no hardware changes to enable the AI camera features (just more storage and RAM), so there was nothing stopping LG from rolling them out in an update. It did so in Korea last month, and now the same re-branding is coming to Verizon in the latest update. Read MoreVerizon LG V30 update adds AI camera and ThinQ branding was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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[Update: Trees theme hits stable for 4/20] Reddit app v3.0 beta adds night mode, account drawer, themes, and more
Update 1: 2018/04/20 1:51pm PDT
This version of the Reddit app just hit stable, delivering the Trees theme just in time for 4/20—almost too perfectly timed—as well as all the other v3.0 goodies we covered.
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The official Reddit app has been not so good compared to many of the alternative clients, but it's getting better today. The v3.0 update is in beta, and it adds a number of important features. Read More[Update...
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Google Assistant turns to external answers when its own services are offline
Google's software Assistant and corresponding Home hardware are there to answer your questions (within certain limits), but it may not always be Google that answers. In some circumstances, including things like service outages, it looks like Google is able to hand off questions it would typically answer to third-party apps or services. With your consent, of course.
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Huawei's new virtual assistant will 'provide emotional interactions'
Despite Google Assistant now being available on most Android devices, many OEMs have been looking to build their own virtual helpers. Samsung has Bixby, LG has ThinQ, and now Huawei has... something. The company already has an assistant on its Chinese devices, but now it's working on a new one that will 'provide emotional interactions.'
Vice President of Software Engineering at Huawei, Felix Zhang, spoke about the upcoming product in an interview with CNBC. "We want to provide emotional int...
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Chrome 66 adds experimental support for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets
Google Chrome 66 came out a few days ago, with your usual list of new APIs and user improvements. However, one major new feature flew under the radar. This is the first stable Chrome release with experimental support for Valve's OpenVR API, allowing VR content to be viewed on all popular headsets. This includes the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets.
The feature currently requires Windows 10, with Steam and SteamVR already installed. Read MoreChrome 66 adds experimental su...
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Don’t expect lengthy software support from Motorola’s new Moto G6 and E5
If you’re planning to buy one of Motorola’s newest handsets, you should be aware that you won’t get lengthy software support. Motorola is promising just one major Android upgrade for the new Moto G6 series, while the Moto E5 series may not get a major update at all.
Motorola unveiled its new smartphone lineup at an event in New York City on Thursday. There are six new handsets altogether, including the midrange Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus, and Moto G6 Play, and the budget Moto E5, Mo...
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AT&T fires up fake 5G in more than 100 new markets
The first 5G networks should begin appearing later this year, but AT&T is already rushing to call its network "5G." The so-called 5G Evolution is faster than the current version of LTE, but it's not really 5G. Today, the carrier has rolled out its pseudo-5G in 117 new markets, bringing the total count to 141.
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Optoma's NuForce BE Free8 truly wireless headphones have audiophile sound quality, sweat resistance, and much more [Sponsored Post]
There are a few reasons you might be hesitant to buy wireless headphones. You might be worried that they have poor battery life, lower audio quality, or could drop the connection. Those concerns might be justified for a bargain basement set of headphones by some company you've never heard of, but Optoma's NuForce BE Free8 headphones give you all the obvious benefits of truly wireless headphones without the drawbacks.
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[Update: Now available] Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact now up for pre-order in the US
Update 1: 2018/04/20 10:15am PDT
The XZ2 and XZ2 compact are now available to purchase on Best Buy's website, apparently a little earlier than we expected. If you order now, they should arrive at
The Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are arguably Sony's best-looking phones yet. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in February, the latest Sony flagships have rear fingerprint sensors and sport 18:9 displays with far...
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Display notches: The good, the bad, and the (very) ugly
The war on bezels has been hard-fought, and smartphone makers like Samsung, OnePlus, and Google have made steady progress in their quest to minimize wasted space. The masses have cheered the heroes on as they endeavor to end bezels, but you have to be careful what you wish for. Device makers are now trending toward display notches to shave off what little bezel is left, but not all of them are doing it very well. Read MoreDisplay notches: The good, the bad, and the (very) ugly was written by the...
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LG G7 ThinQ will have a Google Assistant hardware button
Renders of the forthcoming LG G7 ThinQ cropped up earlier this month, showing the phone to have four hardware buttons. Power, volume up, and volume down are obvious, but the fourth, we speculated, could be something like Samsung's Bixby button. We were sort of right: CNET reports that "people familiar with the smartphone" say the additional key will be a dedicated Google Assistant button.
G7 ThinQ render, showing four hardware buttons. Read MoreLG G7 ThinQ will have a Google Assistant hardware ...
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Files Go updated with navigation drawer, other tweaks [APK Download]
Since it was released late last year, Google has steadily been adding new functionality to Files Go, its smart file manager. Most recently, we've seen additions such as file search and better notifications, a beta channel, and Google Drive file backup. The latest change involves a move to a navigation drawer, along with a couple of other adjustments.
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13 temporarily free and 34 on-sale apps to finish off the week
Another week is at its end, so you all know what that means: one last round of app sales! Today's list, unfortunately, is mostly disappointing (like Wednesday's), but at least we have the weekend to look forward to! Enjoy your next couple of days and I'll see you all next week.
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onTouch English Dictionary - Premium $1.49 -> Free; 1 day
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Deep Sea Fish Kebab $2.99 -> Free; 9 hours
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Google Photos is rolling out a friendlier and more powerful movie editor
Last year, Google Photos treated iPhone and iPad users to a new, vastly improved video editor. Heavily based on the Clips app originally developed by Fly Labs and acquired by Google in 2015, the basic controls for working with multiple source videos in a timeline were much easier to see and use than other editors of the time, including Apple's own iMovie app. It has been a little more than a year since it launched on iOS, and now the new movie editor is rolling out to Android users. Read MoreGoo...
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German Supreme Court rules Adblock Plus practices legal in final decision
German-based eyeo, parent company of popular ad blocker Adblock Plus, announced yesterday that it had won a case against publishing house Axel Springer heard in the German Supreme Court, putting an end to a longstanding legal dispute and affirming with finality that both the blocking of ads and allowing certain unobtrusive ads to be exempt from that blocking—a practice called whitelisting—are legal in the country.
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[Update: Verizon responds] Verizon promises Oreo update for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge but does not deliver
Update 1: 2018/04/20 12:47pm PDT
Verizon's reached out to us with a bit of a mea culpa, explaining that this isn't a matter of the carrier sending out the wrong update, but sharing the wrong
Verizon has begun rolling out a new update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The release notes on the carrier’s website say that the update includes Android 8.0 Oreo, but users who have already installed the release were d...
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Red Magic from Nubia is an extreme gaming phone with convection cooling and a light bar
ZTE sub-brand Nubia is practically unknown in the West, so it will be surprising to many to see this impressive looking gaming phone launched by the Chinese firm. The Red Magic has been designed from the ground up with advanced gamers in mind. It has an ergonomic anodized aluminum chassis, an air convection cooling system, and that all-important LED light strip on the back.
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'Chat' will be Google's new name for RCS, Allo development paused in favor of Android Messages
It's a meme at this point: Every two years, Google announces yet another new messaging platform that will finally give Android its iMessage competitor. Those of you hoping Allo might break this cycle will be disappointed today, as The Verge has revealed that Google is pausing development for Allo and switching focus to the existing Android Messages app, paired with an investment in branding RCS messaging into something called "Chat."
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LinkedIn somehow bamboozled 100 million people into installing its Android app
Everybody these days has a LinkedIn account, but mostly out of obligation. People don't consciously want to create one like they do with Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; they do it because it's what's expected of them. For that reason, it's somewhat surprising that LinkedIn has managed to bamboozle 100 million people (or rather, Google accounts) into downloading its app from the Play Store.
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Instagram tests out a redesigned layout for the Explore tab
Instagram's feed tab is probably the one in which users spend most of their time, since it's the one with pictures and videos from people and brands you actually chose to follow. The "Explore" tab, on the other hand, is meant to surface content from users you don't follow, either because it's content that's popular on Instagram or just because some algorithm decided you might like it. Honestly, it's so often littered with bad memes and overly-filtered photos that I avoid it for the most par...
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YouTube Kids v3.27 reveals plan to launch curated collections designed by partners [APK Teardown]
YouTube has been under fire for many months over the way it handles programming and treatment of children. The main issue comes from an assortment of horrendously bad videos that were crafted to game the system and target children. The company committed to crack down on these types of videos, but there's no denying that it would still be a cat and mouse game as the bad creators would surely find new ways to wiggle through any new filters. Read MoreYouTube Kids v3.27 reveals plan to launch curate...
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Verizon's new 'Smart Family' parental controls are now available
Verizon has long had a parental control service called FamilyBase, but today that is going away. In its place, Verizon is rolling out Smart Family. It works on both iOS and Android to allow parents to track device location, filter content, and more. The service comes with a monthly service, fee, but it does look quite comprehensive.
After setting up Smart Family, you can choose what sort of websites are accessible from your offspring's device. Read MoreVerizon's new 'Smart Family' parental cont...
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Netflix's Snapchat-esque 30-second mobile previews are coming soon to Android
The concept of trailers for movies and TV shows has existed for longer than time itself, but Netflix is looking to add a bit of modern flair to promote its newest content. Mobile previews, announced today, are vertical videos approximately 30 seconds in length that aim to help customers find something to watch more quickly. The feature is coming soon to Android.
If you're not sure what to imagine, think Snapchat or Instagram stories. Read MoreNetflix's Snapchat-esque 30-second mobile previews a...
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Ultimate Ears BLAST and MEGABLAST are soon getting Spotify Connect, grouping, and stereo mode
The Ultimate Ears BLAST and MEGABLAST are good speakers overall, but there were two main areas in which we felt that they weren't quite up to snuff: pricing and features. The pricing concern has largely been alleviated, with some seriously good deals being offered on both models in the past few weeks, but we hadn't heard much on the feature front. Ultimate Ears has just announced that the BLAST and MEGABLAST will be getting Spotify Connect support, as well as some features it should have shipped...
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Dynamite Headdy is the latest SEGA Forever release to land on the Play Store
The SEGA Forever program has seen better days. Back at the beginning of March Sega announced that they would be focusing on direct ports to mobile, instead of ROMs that use their wonky in-house emulator. There are still some new titles planned for the program though, and the recently released Dynamite Headdy is one of them.
True to the Sega of old, this is a fantastic 2D platformer with a goofy premise. Read MoreDynamite Headdy is the latest SEGA Forever release to land on the Play Store was w...
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Android needs to adopt gesture navigation sooner rather than later
It hardly seems that long, but nearly ten years ago, the world’s first Android smartphone was announced. Android in 2008 really was barely recognizable as the operating system we know and love today, and the way we navigated that operating system was pretty different, too.
The HTC G1, or Dream as it was known in some markets, was equipped with a slew of hard buttons and even a trackball (yes, a trackball), though it also offered a full touchscreen and a slide-out keyboard. Read MoreAn...
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Amazon rolls out Alexa Blueprints for custom skills
Alexa has gobs of skills from companies large and small. Do you have a skill, though? Probably not, but you can in just a few minutes with the new Alexa Blueprints. You can create custom quizzes, FAQs for houseguests, tell your kids interactive stories.
Alexa Blueprints won't let you make just any old thing. It's based on set frameworks, which are the aforementioned Blueprints. You have to follow one of the 20 Blueprints to make a custom skill, but there's a good selection. Read MoreAmazon...
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The Room: Old Sins is officially available on the Play Store
After a rocky beta last week I am happy to report that Fireproof Games have officially released The Room: Old Sins on the Play Store. This is the fourth entry in their graphic adventure series, and you can grab it right now for $4.99. This time around you'll explore an elaborate dollhouse as you follow obscure clues and manipulate bizarre contraptions in the search for an important artifact.
If you have never played any of the titles in The Room series, you are missing out. Read MoreThe R...
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Motorola introduces its latest budget lineup with launch of Moto G6, G6 Plus, G6 Play, Moto E5, E5 Plus, and E5 Play
For smartphone fans who enjoy a good spoiler, we started the year off with a pretty substantial one, when in mid-January a very convincing peek at Motorola's 2018 lineup surfaced. That included some follow-ups to the affordable Moto G5 family in the form of the Moto G6 and G6 Plus, and it wasn't long before we also got a look at some even more budget-friendly options when a leak outlined the Moto E5 Plus. Read MoreMotorola introduces its latest budget lineup with launch of Moto G6, G6 Plus, G6 P...
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Huawei launches Honor 10 in China with stunning color options
Huawei today unveiled the new Honor 10 smartphone in China. The handset packs an edge-to-edge display and high-end specifications, but it’s the gorgeous color options that are most impressive. The phone is already available to pre-order from the Honor site.
The Honor 10 is a slightly more affordable (and more attractive) alternative to the Honor View10. It looks a lot like the Huawei P20 at first glance, with a 5.84-inch FullView display with a 2280x1080 resolution at 432 pixels-per-i...
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Moto Z Play update to Android 8.0 Oreo is starting to roll out in India
Lenovo-owned Motorola isn't always that fast when it comes to updating the OS of its older phones. It took a critical post from us late last year to get the company to honor its promise of releasing an 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto G4, for example. The Moto Mod-compatible Z Play from 2016 received Android 7.1.1 Nougat last summer, and now it's finally getting Oreo.
We learned in September 2017 that the Z Play would be updated to Oreo, and a short 7 months later users in India are beginning...
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The most underrated feature of OnePlus phones? The cases
OnePlus has a lot of things going for its phones. They're usually the least expensive way to get flagship specs like the latest high-end Qualcomm SoC, and the software experience is close to stock Android. But, in my opinion, their best feature isn't something you're likely to notice unless you spend a bit more time and money on the company's store. That's because the first-party wood and Kevlar cases OnePlus sells are, without exception, the single nicest I've ever used. Read MoreThe most under...
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Chrome OS notification center and system tray are getting merged
Notifications in Chrome OS are currently located in an expandable section highlighted by a bell icon. It's been this way as long as I can remember, but it looks like a change is coming. We recently saw a new system tray quick settings design in the Chrome OS dev channel, which can be enabled with the following flag: #enable-system-tray-unified. That same flag is now responsible for merging the quick settings and notifications together in the canary channel. Read MoreChrome OS notification c...
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[Objectively terrible] Google Feed is testing a new design with large topic bubbles and lots of wasted space
Raise your hand if you're tired of hearing the same story. We've barely adjusted to Google's new Feed look and its un-swipeable cards, upcoming contextual data hidden behind a button, and 5-tab bottom layout inside the Google app, that the company decides, "no, scratch that, we're changing again." For the umpteenthgazillionthest time. And if you thought the current new layout is annoying, wait until you see the new new layout. Read More[Objectively terrible] Google Feed is testing a new design w...
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Moto G6 Plus and G6 Play photos and details pop up on Carphone Warehouse's site
Carphone Warehouse, a phone retailer based in the UK, has had a leak involving the upcoming Moto G6 and G6 Plus on its site. Color options, contract pricing, and some specifications for both phones have been prematurely published, allowing us to get an even closer look at Motorola's upcoming Moto G lineup.
This isn't the first time Carphone has let the cat out of the bag; the first-gen Pixel and the first-gen Nexus 7 have been revealed early in the past. Read MoreMoto G6 Plus and G6 ...
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Microsoft Translator gets AI-powered offline language packs
Microsoft announced today that its Translator app now supports offline, artificial intelligence-powered translation in a handful of languages with what the company says is "the world's first Deep Neural Network-powered offline translation engine." The AI packs are considerably smaller than traditional language packs, and Microsoft says they provide higher quality translations, too.
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Google Slides gets support for embedded slides in Docs, slide guides, and more granular commenting
Google has been rolling out some updates to Google Drive recently, with the recent additions like macro recording in Sheets and an easier way to change text capitalization in Docs just to name a few. Now, it's Google Slides that's received a few minor but useful features, as noted in Google's blog post.
First up, users will now be able to directly insert slides from Google Slides into a Google Docs document. Read MoreGoogle Slides gets support for embedded slides in Docs, slide guides, and more...
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Google Pay hits 100 million installs on the Play Store
Nowadays, several phone manufacturers have their own payment services. There's Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, the upcoming LG Pay, and of course, Google Pay. After experiencing two rebrands and retaining the same Play Store listing, the Google Pay app has just hit 100 million downloads on the Play Store.
100 million is impressive, but it may not be nearly as impressive as you're imagining. For instance, Google Pay uses the same Play Store listing and APK pname (com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel) as...
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Motorola mentions unannounced Moto G6 and G6 Plus in updated Moto Voice app
Motorola is about due for some new phones, and they're probably not far off now. You can tell because some new devices just showed up in a changelog for the Moto Voice app. The app now includes support for new features on the Moto G6 and G6 Plus. Oops.
The new G phones appear in the changelog, as well as in a screenshot (see above). Here's the changelog for the Moto Voice update, which is apparently a beta release with a new app icon. Read MoreMotorola mentions unannounced Moto G6 and G6 Plus i...
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Google Maps is testing landmarks in navigation instructions, v9.76 beta prepares support for community-added events [APK Teardown]
Google Maps recently made news as a few people started getting audible instructions with the names of visible landmarks in place of hard-to-see and sometimes indiscernible street names. In very nearly the same breath, v9.76 began rolling out through the beta channel late last night. Unlike most updates, this one doesn't seem to bring a lot in the way of new features outside of a couple small tweaks, but it does strongly hint at events added by the community, possibly opening up a whole new ...
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Google Family Link support reintroduces parental controls to Chrome OS
Google Family Link debuted last year as a way for parents to create Google accounts for kids 13 and younger and keep tabs on their usage of Android devices. According to a new Google For Families Help support page, though, the service is now available on Chromebooks as well. That's good news, since Chrome's Supervised Users feature that previously allowed parents to limit their children's access to certain features of Chrome OS was killed off in January. Read MoreGoogle Family Link support ...
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Facebook wants to design its own chipsets
Last month, it was revealed that Facebook is working on its own smart speaker. That product has now been delayed amid Facebook's ongoing privacy scandals, but future versions of it could use Facebook's own chips. According to Bloomberg, the company is looking to design its own chipsets, based on recent job listings.
Facebook is currently seeking a manager for building an "end-to-end SoC/ASIC, firmware and driver development organization." For context, 'Soc' means 'system-on-a-chip,' and 'ASIC' i...
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PlatinumGames and DeNA announce upcoming hack-and-slash 'World of Demons'
PlatinumGames is best known for their AAA console and PC titles, and they have apparently teamed up with DeNA to create an all-new hack-and-slash samurai game for mobile called World of Demons. An announcement trailer was released today, and some further details have been trickling out at a few of the major gaming websites. We can expect a release for Android sometime this summer, but it's sadly going to be free-to-play with in-app purchases. Read MorePlatinumGames and DeNA announce upcoming hac...
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T-Mobile’s ONE Military deal gets service members 50% off family plans
Service members can now get 50 percent off an unlimited family plan with T-Mobile’s new ONE Military deal. They’ll pay $55 a month for their first line (that’s $15 off), but any additional lines will be charged at half their usual price.
The ONE Military deal gives service members all the benefits of an unlimited family plan. That means unlimited talk, text, and data; unlimited talk and text and 5GB of data in Mexico and Canada; free mobile hotspot data, and lots more. Read Mor...
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Razer already has kernel source and factory images available for the Razer Phone Oreo update
The Razer Phone is one of the few devices that caters to developers and enthusiasts with an unlockable bootloader, factory images, and so on. It was stuck on Nougat until recently, though. Razer just started pushing the Oreo 8.1 update, but you don't have to wait on the OTA. There are already factory images available for download, and the kernel source is out.
The Android 8.1 image clocks in at 1.6GB, and you'll need ADB on your computer to install it. Read MoreRazer already has kernel source a...
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Best Buy to begin selling products on Amazon, starting with exclusive next-gen Fire TV Edition smart TVs
In a rather unconventional move, Amazon has announced a partnership with Best Buy. The next generation of Amazon Fire TV Edition-branded smart TVs will be exclusively sold by Best Buy at retail stores, on BestBuy.com, and most interestingly, by Best Buy on Amazon.com as a third-party seller for the very first time.
Starting this summer, Best Buy will launch over ten 4K and HD Fire TV Edition units from Toshiba and Insignia. Read MoreBest Buy to begin selling products on Amazon, starting with ex...
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Google Duo screen sharing: This is how it should look
When you're looking to video chat, Android users aren't hurting for options, and you've got your pick of everything from Skype to Snapchat. Sometimes, though, simplicity is best, and two years back Google introduced its no-nonsense video calling app: Duo. While Duo's largely stayed true to its straightforward roots, we've slowly been seeing the software become fleshed out with some useful new features. One that Google's been working on for a while now is the ability to share your phone's screen ...
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Returner 77 is a striking graphic adventure game that shouldn't be missed
Fantastic, yes is a new game studio that has certainly hit their first release on Android right out of the park. That game is Returner 77, and it is an engaging sci-fi graphic adventure puzzler that stands on the shoulders of giants quite competently thanks to its stellar puzzle design and high production value. Your job as the 77th Returner is to save humanity by exploring a mysterious alien spacecraft that could very well be the key to your success. Read MoreReturner 77 is a striking...
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Chrome 66 includes experimental 'Modern Design UI,' updates the media player, and more [APK Download]
It has been about a month since Chrome 65 was released, so it's time for another update. Google's browser has now moved up to version 66 - cue the 'Order 66' jokes. This update has plenty of changes, including two major interface revamps hidden behind flags.
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For over a year, a complete overhaul of Chrome's interface (called Chrome Home) was under development, but it was canned at the last minute. Read MoreChrome 66 includes experimental 'Modern Design UI,' updates the media...
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Chrome now consistently selects the entire URL when you long press on it
Chrome has at least 5 different ways for you to copy the URL of a page you are visiting. One of the most evident, though, has always been very inconsistent: long press. For a long time, tapping and holding on the address bar would sometimes select the entire URL and sometimes just randomly select part of the URL where you tapped. However, that is no longer the case.
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Sprint HTC 10 RUU file for the Android 8.0 Oreo update is live
Back in February, HTC claimed that it had released the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the HTC 10 Sprint, but when we checked, no one had received it yet. It wasn't until a couple of weeks later that users started getting it, but if for some reason your device didn't get the OTA, you can now finally install it manually.
HTC has uploaded the RUU file for the Oreo update to the Sprint HTC 10, software version 3.18.651.3. Read MoreSprint HTC 10 RUU file for the Android 8.0 Oreo update is live was writt...
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27 temporarily free and 24 on-sale apps for Wednesday
Tax Day (U.S.) has passed, so let's celebrate with some app sales. Today's list is a bit smaller than Monday's, but it has some entries worthwhile. Peruse at your leisure and I'll see you all for one more round on Friday.
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Clean up - Photographic Coach for Kids $1.49 -> Free; 9 hours
Brea keven Point multiple products Business $0.99 -> Free; 1 day
RememberNote Pro $0.99 -> Free; 2 days
Autoset - Android Automation Device Settings $1.99 -> Free; 3 days
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Google is working on ‘AltOS’ mode for Pixelbook that could allow it to run Windows
Google’s flagship Pixelbook is one of the finest laptops money can buy, but it’s not an option for those who still don’t consider Chrome OS to be a real operating system. That may soon change thanks to an “AltOS” mode that could allow Pixelbook users to run Windows instead.
At $999, the Pixelbook isn’t cheap. That’s especially true when you consider that it doesn’t run traditional desktop applications, which many of us still rely on every day. Read...
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Google expands Funding Choices to 31 more countries to help publishers offset lost ad revenue
It's an unfortunate fact, but none of your favorite websites — Android Police included — would be able to exist without ad revenue. Nobody likes to be bombarded with ads when they browse the web, which is why most of us use ad blockers. This is great for end users but potentially catastrophic for publishers, and that's why Google's Funding Choices exists.
Even if you aren't aware of it by name, you'll likely have come across it before. Read MoreGoogle expands Funding Choices to 31 mo...
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Facebook is making global privacy changes based on EU data legislation
Facebook announced yesterday that it's going to be making policy changes for users around the world based on the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Although GDPR doesn't take effect until May 25, Facebook says it's rolling out the changes in Europe this week, with other regions following later.
Changes include the ability to opt out of ads based on data collected from external websites that use tools like the Facebook Like button. Read MoreFacebook is making global...
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Android P will remember individual volume levels for each Bluetooth device you connect
You pick up your phone, connect your Bluetooth speaker, blast the volume to maximum and start dancing around the house like no one is watching. A couple of hours later, you're headed out to walk the dog so you grab your Bluetooth earbuds, connect them to your phone and the music explodes in your ears at the same high level. This should not be the case. Every accessory you connect should retain its own volume setting so that you don't get deaf when you first connect a headphone or speaker. Read M...
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Google Store launches in Singapore with Pixel 2 XL, Google Homes, Chromecast, and more
Buying Google's gadgets can be very difficult if you live in a country where they're not officially available. Overpriced black markets, questionable imports, and difficulty of finding support are some of the issues you face. But after today, that won't be the case for Android and Google fans in Singapore as the official Store is now launched in their country.
The Google Store in Singapore carries 6 products so far, but they're arguably the most interesting. Read MoreGoogle Store launches in Sin...
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Google app v7.26.16 beta may be preparing Collections to replace Saved pages [APK Teardown]
It has been nearly two weeks since the first beta of v7.26 began rolling out with several hints about what we can look forward to, but a minor update just started rolling out that appears to contain something else of some interest. It looks like something called "Collections" is coming to Google that looks mighty similar to the Saved pages feature, but with a few improvements already emerging.
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Russia attempts to block Telegram with all the restrained composure of a bull in a china shop
The global availability of smartphones and the app stores that house their software makes it as easy for developers to share their work with users down the street as those living on the other side of the world. And while we tend to feel that broad access to software is almost always a good thing, not everyone is going to agree, and sometimes all it takes is one government getting upset about one app to cause some serious fallout. Read MoreRussia attempts to block Telegram with all the restrained...
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Source: ZTE may lose its Android license because of US ban
Yesterday, it was announced by the US Commerce Department that ZTE had violated terms of its settlement with the government and was being subjected to a seven-year ban of the export of any American goods or technologies for use in its products. Today, according to Reuters, a source familiar with discussions between Google's parent company Alphabet and ZTE says the two are still very much undecided on whether the Chinese smartphone maker will be able to continue using the Android operating system...
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Asus announces new Lyra Trio mesh WiFi system
