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Pixel 3 and 3 XL review: Come for the camera, stay for everything else
Android has become the most popular computing platform on the planet, but Google has had problems selling very many Android phones itself. It tried for years to make Nexus devices "a thing," but they never caught on outside the nerd demographic. With the debut of the Pixel program in 2016, the company took a different approach—it started building smartphones with consumers in mind. Google hasn't done everything perfectly, but it's gotten enough right that the first and second generation Pi...
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Over 75% of Pixel users are on Android Pie — why not more?
It's a well-known fact that software updates permeate the Android market at a crawl in comparison with iOS, but Google's own Pixel devices are an entirely different question. The Pixels are an opportunity for Google to brag that when it makes its own devices, it's able to surpass Apple in the updates arena — and that's exactly what Google's senior vice-president of hardware, Rick Osterloh, attempted to do in a recent tweet. Read MoreOver 75% of Pixel users are on Android Pie — why not mo...
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57 temporarily free and 41 on-sale apps and games to start the week
Another week has begun, so let's start it off right with some app sales. Today's list is fairly long and mostly mediocre. Still, you might find something that catches your eye.
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Handy List $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 8 hours
Blue Light Filter Pro $2.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 2 days
Ekstar Clock $6.49 -> Free; Sale ends in 2 days
nBubble Unlocker $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 2 days
News android - news for android - news on android $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 2 days
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The instant translation feature from Google's Pixel Buds is coming to all Assistant headphones
Last year, Google's Pixel Buds instant translation demo stole the show at the company's October hardware event. However, the Pixel Buds themselves didn't get great reviews. Soon, you won't need to buy the overpriced Pixel Buds to get that feature. Google says instant translation is coming to all Assistant-optimized headphones.
With the Pixel Buds and a Pixel phone, you've been able to get immediate translations of words spoken to you in another language. Read MoreThe instant translati...
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'Purchased Apps' is a convenient way to view every app and game you've ever bought [APK Download]
Showing you an easily sortable list of which apps you've purchased is one of the things the Play Store does not do. You can see a list of all the apps you've ever installed, but you can only sort that by date installed or alphabetically. Thankfully, a new an app is available to help solve this problem (Edit: it's not new, but it is great).
Purchased Apps, from developer Asapha Halifa, gives you the same list but with much more powerful display options. Read More'Purchased Apps' is a c...
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Spooky Google Assistant easter eggs are going live in time for Halloween
The Google Assistant is a serious tool that helps us through each day in various ways, but it also has a whimsical side. In a similar vein to last year, with Halloween just around the corner, Google has unveiled some special Assistant easter eggs relating to the most terrifying of holidays.
We've got a list of questions and commands relating to Halloween that you can try out. Each has multiple responses, plenty of which are brand-new for 2018. Read MoreSpooky Google Assistant easter eggs a...
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OnePlus announces new UK carrier and retail partnerships ahead of 6T release
As the launch of the OnePlus 6T draws ever nearer, we've got a pretty good picture of what it will be like. It's going to be the company's most advanced phone to date, and thanks to some new network and retail partnerships in the UK, it should also be easier to buy than its past products.
With a minimal waterdrop notch and in-display fingerprint sensor, the OnePlus 6T is sure to excite consumers. Read MoreOnePlus announces new UK carrier and retail partnerships ahead of 6T release was written b...
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ASUS ZenFone 4 Max updated to Android 8.1 Oreo with ZenUI 5.0
We're currently on the fifth generation of ASUS ZenFone devices, but that doesn't mean that previous models have been (entirely) forgotten. The ZenFone 4 Max has just begun receiving its update to Android 8.1 Oreo, which also includes ASUS's ZenUI 5.0 skin. This is a few months behind schedule, but at least it's here now.
This update carries version number 15.2016.1809.412. There are two release notes, and they don't tell us much:
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6 of our favorite tech deals this week: Pixel 3 accessories, JBL audio gear, and more
This past week was all about the Pixel 3, and if you're anything like us, right now you're looking to save money any which way you can in order to get your pre-order in for one of Google's latest handsets. Of course, just because you're putting together your Pixel 3 fund doesn't mean you can't drop a little cash elsewhere, and we've spotted a few deals that will hook you up with some desirable tech while also leaving you with money to spare. Read More6 of our favorite tech deals this week: Pixel...
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You can now ask an Assistant speaker to play Netflix on Android TV
Android TV devices are supposed to have all the functionality of a Chromecast, since they also act as Cast targets. However, there are still some quirks that remained unresolved. Netflix integration with Google Assistant went live nearly two years ago, allowing users to say "Hey Google, play The Office on Netflix" (or something to that effect) to an Assistant speaker, and the content will start playing on your default TV. Read MoreYou can now ask an Assistant speaker to play Netflix on Android T...
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Nimble portable/wireless chargers review: Eco-friendly designs, but high prices for such low specs
Mophie is well known for both the quality of its products and the hefty price tag attached to them, so we were interested when we heard that a handful of its employees had splintered off to start a new, eco-mindful power accessory company called Nimble. With consumer cost-cutting recyclable packaging and a focus on renewable materials, we were curious to see if Nimble could disrupt the battery and charger status quo — a highly competitive market. Read MoreNimble portable/wireless chargers ...
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Weekend poll: Did you pre-order one of Google's new Pixel 3s?
This was The Big Week here at Android Police. Google finally revealed the much-leaked Pixel 3. Historically, the Pixels have been some of the most popular devices among our readers. Even though criticism of this year's phones seems a bit stronger, it's easy for a vocal minority to drown out the silent majority. So now it's time to ask the question: Did you pre-order one of Google's new Pixels?
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20 best new Android games released this week including FIFA Soccer: Gameplay Beta, Piffle, and Badland Brawl
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 a free demo of the upcoming FIFA Mobile season, a Kawaii-themed brick breaker, and the latest Badland release. Past that I have a unique game from the creator of Data Wing, and a beautiful puzzler from the developer of Old Man's Journey. Read More20 best new Android games released this week including FIFA Soccer: Gameplay Beta, Piffle, and...
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LG V40 review: The best LG's ever built still isn't quite enough
The LG V40 is almost certainly the best smartphone the company has ever released. It has the best cameras, the best display, the best performance, and the most refined design of any LG phone I've ever used. And in 2018, that just isn't enough to more than an also-ran in the high-end smartphone space. At $950 unlocked, the V40 seeks to play in the smartphone big leagues with the Galaxy Note9 and iPhone XS. Read MoreLG V40 review: The best LG's ever built still isn't quite enough was written by th...
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Motorola releases kernel source for the Moto E5 Plus
Motorola has been churning through its backlog of GPL obligations lately. The company released kernel sources for the Moto E5 Play Android Go Edition a few days ago, followed by updated source code for the Moto G5. Now the kernel package for the E5 Plus is out on GitHub.
If you're not familiar with this process, the kernel source package allows developers to more easily create custom ROMs and recoveries for a certain device. Read MoreMotorola releases kernel source for the Moto E5 Plus was writt...
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Owl Car Cam review: An expensive LTE-powered dashcam with quite a few flaws
99% of dashcams on the market follow the same formula: a suction/clip-in mount on the top, microSD storage, and power drawn from your car's cigarette lighter. The Owl Car Cam, however, completely bucks that trend; it mounts differently, stores clips differently, and is powered differently. It's been out since late March, though Android support was only added a couple of months ago.
The Car Cam is certainly a well-made piece of hardware, and it might be well-suited for your needs. Read MoreOwl Ca...
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Android Pie cloud backups now encrypted with user's lock screen password
Google automatically backs up some of your phone's data, like SMS messages (Nexus/Pixel only) and call history, to the cloud. That way, if you need to wipe your device or it gets lost/stolen, you're not completely out of luck. Android Pie includes changes to how these backups are stored, so not even Google can read your data.
In the company's online security blog, Google revealed that "devices can take advantage of a new capability where backed-up application data can only be decrypted by a key ...
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15 new and notable Android apps from the last week including Dig, Adaptive Brightness Tile, and DIY projects (10/6/18 - 10/13/18)
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. This week we have a new dating app that is centered around dog owners, a simple app for adding an adaptive brightness title to your notification drawer, and a DIY app for discovering new projects and socializing with like-minded people. So without further ado, here are the most notable Android apps released in the last week. Read More15 new and notab...
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Which Pixel 3 features are coming to older Pixel phones (and which will remain exclusive)
Google's Pixel 3 and 3 XL didn't pack a whole lot of hardware surprises, considering the unceasing deluge of leaks over recent months, but the software was another story. There were plenty of new camera features shown off at the Made by Google 2018 event, with oodles of machine learning magic to go around. Unfortunately for owners of older Pixel phones, not all of these new features will be coming to older handsets. Read MoreWhich Pixel 3 features are coming to older Pixel phones (and which will...
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WhatsApp lets you download linked GIFs before sending them
Messaging apps are getting smarter and smarter, but there are several areas where WhatsApp's way of doing things perplexes me a little. For example, the app recently added the option to watch entire videos picture-in-picture inside a conversation, but when you send a link to an image (JPG, PNG, GIF, etc), it doesn't even try to load a preview before sending it. That might be changing though, as we're starting to see hints of WhatsApp offering to download linked GIFs before you send them. Read Mo...
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[Update: Fixed] Pre-registration on the web version of the Play Store is broken for many
Update 1: 2018/10/12 3:41pm PDT
All better now
Usually, pre-registering to be notified of an app's release is a simple click of a button over on the Play Store, but for some reason, that usually straightforward process seems to have hit a snag. For many, selecting pre-register on a Play Store app listing doesn't actually appear to do anything. On refresh, the relevant button flips right back to say "pre-register" again. Re...
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Facebook Messenger may soon let you 'unsend' messages
You've almost certainly said something you regretted in a chat, whether it was because you were tired, angry, or just looking at the wrong conversation — but Facebook Messenger could soon get a feature that'll let you take those misguided statements back. Evidence has been found that an "unsend" option is in the works.
The implementation seems pretty straightforward: long pressing on a sent message will give you options to delete it or unsend it. Read MoreFacebook Messenger may soon let y...
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Google breaks Settings Suggestions out into its own app
The Settings menu/app on Android phones has evolved quite a bit in recent years. Starting in Android 8.1 it got a search bar that made digging for individual settings a bit easier, and in Android N it got suggestions to help encourage you to enable things like a lock screen, finish the setup process, or explore additional customization options. Google even reserved some secret sauce for search and suggestions on its Pixels, and now it's breaking that out into its own app called Search Sugge...
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Sephora headlines latest wave of new Google Express stores
Google knows no limits when it comes to adding new partners to its growing collection of Google Express retailers, and for the past few months now it's felt like every couple weeks we're seeing dozens of new stores register. That trend is not slowing down in October, and while it hasn't even been two weeks since we last caught up with all the Google Express additions, we've already got 40 new stores to check out. Read MoreSephora headlines latest wave of new Google Express stores was written by ...
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Get this Chinese phone with a huge 6080mAh battery on Amazon for $123 - today only
Listen, I'm not going to tell you the Oukitel OK6000 Plus (yes, that is actually the name) is one of the best smartphones on the market. But, it does look basically normal and has a battery large enough to start a jet ski. Oh, and did I mention it's $123 today only on Amazon? Yeah. I don't think I need to tell you this phone isn't going to blow you away with specifications. Read MoreGet this Chinese phone with a huge 6080mAh battery on Amazon for $123 - today only was written by t...
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The Pixel camera app will support external microphones starting October 18
The Pixel line is known for, above all else, its wicked cameras. But one problem a certain type of mobile photography enthusiast has run into with the phones is that they don't currently allow for the use of external microphones in the default camera app. That's set to change next week, though.
Some camera apps on Pixel actually do support external mics, making the absence of the ability in the default app even more grating. Read MoreThe Pixel camera app will support external microphones startin...
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Google Play Movies v4.8 prepares to enable 4K upgrades, likely making them free [APK Teardown]
Google added 4K movies to its library back in late 2016, following the launch of the Chromecast Ultra. Since then, many people — myself included — came to realize that there was one big oversight: It's not possible to upgrade your existing HD movies to 4K. There was no upgrade pricing or even an option to remove a movie from your account and then purchase it again in 4K at full price. Read MoreGoogle Play Movies v4.8 prepares to enable 4K upgrades, likely making them free [APK Teardo...
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Google is testing a new "Explore" UI in Chrome's new tab page, can be enabled in flags
Google appears to be testing a new content discovery interface in the Chrome browser's new tab page called 'Explore,' and you can access it on Android right now by enabling an experimental flag.
The interface is clearly in its early stages, and contains a large number of placeholder sites at the moment - most of them of specific interest to Indian users. I don't actually think this suggests the feature will be targeted to the Indian market, necessarily, just that the websites appearing in this n...
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Chrome's password manager may be getting favicons in the near future
Chrome's built-in Password Manager is a convenient way to store and use your login credentials, especially when convenience is paramount. But actually managing passwords in that list can be a bit tedious, given it's just a long list of URLs, usernames and blocked-out passwords. Thankfully, Google is adding favicons to the Password Manager, making it easier to navigate the list at a glance.
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Nova Launcher 6.0 beta 5 can launch Google Assistant directly from the search widget [APK download]
Nova Launcher 6.0 beta 5 just launched yesterday, and while not a major update, it does include a couple of notable features. First, as the title of this post says, you can now launch the full Google Assistant directly from the search widget on the homescreen. It's not enabled by default, though, so you'll have to go digging into the settings to locate the slightly obscure toggle. To do so, launch the Nova Settings apps, go to 'desktop,' hit 'search bar style' about halfway down the list, then s...
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Poco Launcher for Pocophone F1 finally gets stable release
Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 has become a popular point of comparison in the Android flagship space, but no less popular is the Poco Launcher, with nearly half a million installs via the early access program on the Play Store, plus an extra third of a million via APK Mirror. Well, it looks like the Poco Launcher has seen enough testing over the last couple of months for Xiaomi to consider it stable, as today's update has lost its previous "beta" label. Read MorePoco Launcher for Pocophone F1 finally ge...
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[Update: Google One India launching now, free 300 INR Play credit] Google One coming to India in the next few weeks
Update 1: 2018/10/12 1:05pm PDT
Google One appears to be officially launching in India now, per a number of tipsters who have gotten in touch with us in the last day or so. Screenshots follow.
Google One will soon land in India, meaning that users there will have access to the revamped cloud storage experience that works across Google's services like Gmail and Photos. There is a price option to suit anyone's needs, whether that...
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[Update: Get your pre-order on] The LG V40 is official: Where to buy it and when it's available
Update 1: 2018/10/12 12:43pm PDT
Just a little over a week from the V40's debut, your chance has finally arrived to get a pre-order in for LG's latest flagship. As we noted when initially
LG has just taken the wraps off the V40 ThinQ, its follow-up to the almost continual V30/V30S ThinQ/V35 ThinQ refreshes. The latest iteration in the V series brings real change in design, though, with a new notched and significantly improved O...
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LG V40 review: The best LG's ever built still isn't quite enough
The LG V40 is almost certainly the best smartphone the company has ever released. It has the best cameras, the best display, the best performance, and the most refined design of any LG phone I've ever used. And in 2018, that just isn't enough to more than an also-ran in the high-end smartphone space. At $950 unlocked, the V40 seeks to play in the smartphone big leagues with the Galaxy Note9 and iPhone XS. Read MoreLG V40 review: The best LG's ever built still isn't quite enough was written by th...
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[Update: Last day to enter] We're giving away 10 Speck case bundles ($80+ value) for the Google Pixel 3/3 XL [US]
If you're going to pay top dollar for the new Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, the least you can do is protect your investment. One of the most cost effective insurance policies is a good case. Thanks to our friends at Speck, that policy will be more than cheap for 10 of you: it will be free.
The right case is a mixture of form and function. You are looking for a certain amount of protection and other features but you also have to like the way it looks. Read More[Update: Last day to enter] We're g...
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OnePlus promises new UI and improved navigation gestures for 6T
OnePlus is going to launch a new phone soon, and it's making no secret of that. In fact, OnePlus is engaged in its usual pattern of dropping tidbits about the new phone to generate #hype. In the latest official leak, OnePlus says the 6T will have a new OxygenOS UI and improved gestures.
You're probably curious what that new UI looks like. Well, you don't get to see it yet. All OP will say is the new phone will have UI changes. Read MoreOnePlus promises new UI and improved navigation gestures fo...
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Asus rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo to the ZenFone 4 Selfie
Asus launched the ZenFone 4 Selfie last year, with the highlight feature being its dual 20MP front-facing cameras. The phone initially shipped with Android 7.1, but just like Asus promised a year ago, it's now receiving an update to Android Oreo.
The update has a software version of 15.0400.1809.405, and Asus says it will take about a week to roll out to all users. In addition to everything that Android 8.0 and 8.1 bring (the Selfie skipped 8.0), like adaptive icons and notification channels, th...
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Honor 8X coming to North America, Europe, Middle East, and other regions
The Honor 8X is already available in China, but many have been waiting for the phone's international release. Huawei held an event yesterday in Prague to announce the Honor 8X's worldwide availability, and you can already buy it in some regions.
If you're not familiar with it, the Honor 8X is the latest device in Huawei's budget phone lineup. It's equipped with a 6.5-inch 19.5:9 LCD screen, a Kirin 710 processor, a 3,750mAh battery, 64 or 128GB of internal storage, a 20MP "AI" rear camera with 4...
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Android 8.0 Oreo is rolling out now to the Samsung Galaxy J3 on Verizon
Android updates aren't always guaranteed, especially on lower-end devices, so it's nice when budget phones receive newer versions of the operating system. Case in point, Android 8.0 Oreo is rolling out to Samsung's very affordable Galaxy J3 on Verizon.
The update is coming to both the Galaxy J3 Eclipse and Galaxy J3 Mission. It includes all the good stuff Oreo introduced on previous phones to get the update, including picture-in-picture for certain apps like Google Maps and notification dots on...
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Optoma's NuForce BE Sport4 wireless headphones deliver audiophile quality sound no matter how hard you work [Sponsored Post]
When you use headphones during serious exercise, the details can really matter. Your feet pounding the pavement can jar the buds loose in a way that just doesn't happen when you're relaxing in a coffee shop. If you want some wireless headphones that are extensively customizable to fit when the going gets tough, can last 10 hours on a single charge, and deliver audiophile-quality sound at the same time, then Optoma's NuForce BE Sport4 is for you. Read MoreOptoma's NuForce BE Sport4 wireless headp...
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FIFA Soccer: Gameplay Beta offers a first look at FIFA Mobile's new game engine
A new season for FIFA Mobile is coming soon, and it will bring with it a few new gameplay elements, but more importantly, it will also bring a new graphics engine. So in order to test this new engine out, Electronic Arts have released a small segment of the upcoming season inside of a free limited beta release on the Play Store. It is appropriately called FIFA Soccer: Gameplay Beta, and you can test it out right now. Read MoreFIFA Soccer: Gameplay Beta offers a first look at FIFA Mobile's new ga...
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Master & Dynamic MW07 review: Exceptional sounding true wireless earbuds, but probably too pricey for most
As the 3.5mm headphone jack slowly descends into the freezing cold waters of the past, our audio options for most high-end Android phones are limited to three. We can use and subsequently lose the adapter, get some USB-C headphones, or we can ditch the wires altogether. Bluetooth earbuds inelegantly attached to one another by a wire just won’t do any longer; true wireless earbuds are where it's at right now.
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Verizon's LG G7 ThinQ updated with new camera modes, status bar improvements, and more
The LG G7 ThinQ has a bad name, but it's not a band phone now that carriers have chopped the price down a little. Over at Verizon, the phone just got an update, and unlike most maintenance update, this one made a lot of helpful little changes. It's not Pie, but at least it's something.
This is the second update Verizon has released for the LG G7 ThinQ. It has build number G710VM10f and includes the September security patch level. Read MoreVerizon's LG G7 ThinQ updated with new camera ...
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[Update: Orders open] Samsung Galaxy Note9 to soon be available in Midnight Black and Cloud Silver in the US
Update 1: 2018/10/12 8:36am PDT
If you've been holding out to get your hands on these new Note9 colors, your wait is over. Following the release of the Cloud Silver model last week, the Midnight
Oddly, Samsung released the Galaxy Note9 in the US with only two colors, neither of which can be considered conventional: Ocean Blue and Lavender Purple. That was a big step from the standard black/white/gold palette that's been popular...
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[Update: AR+ is live] Pokémon Go v0.123.1 to bring AR+, Gen IV critters, and more (APK Download)
Update 1: 2018/10/12 7:51am PDT
Niantic has officially announced AR+ support for Android, and indeed, it's fully functional. If you have the latest version of Pokémon Go on an ARCore-compatible device and you're still
Pokémon Go is still alive and kicking. Earlier this year, players finally got the ability to trade monsters with friends, a hallmark of the core Pokémon series fans had been asking for since th...
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29 temporarily free and 49 on-sale apps and games to start the weekend
Welcome to Friday, everyone. Another week is nearly over, and what a week it was. Let's wrap this up with some app sales. It's a more modest list today, which isn't really a bad thing. Browse through what's on offer and enjoy your weekend.
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Drum Looper PRO $1.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 1 day
Preposition Master Pro - Learn English $8.49 -> Free; Sale ends in 1 day
Physics $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 2 days
Geometric basic constructions $4.49 -> Free; Sale ends in 3 days
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Samsung reveals new LTE-equipped Chromebook Plus V2
Earlier this year, Samsung revealed a refresh of its well-regarded 2017 Chromebook Plus. The new Chromebook Plus (V2) had an unadventurous name, but it had most of what made the original great, sadly sacrificing its incredible display for a faster Y-series Celeron (read: not one of the bad ones). Now Samsung has further revealed an LTE-equipped version of V2. The extra connectivity comes at a $100 premium, though. The new model is $599, available November 2nd. Read MoreSamsung reveals new LTE-eq...
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OnePlus's new bootloader unlocking page hints at a carrier 6T variant
OnePlus has always been enthusiast-oriented. Their phones run close-to-stock software, and it's incredibly easy to get ROMs and custom recoveries onto them. A bootloader unlock request page that just went up on OnePlus's site indicates that could be about to change with the upcoming 6T, which many have speculated will also be sold by T-Mobile.
Historically, all OnePlus devices have been able to have their bootloaders unlocked via the simple "fastboot oem unlock" command that everyone knows and...
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Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact now receiving Android 9 Pie update
Unlike many OEMs, Sony is actually pretty good at launching its phones with the latest build of Android. The Xperia XZ1 was the first phone to ship with Android 8.0 Oreo, and the XZ3 was the first to ship with Android 9 Pie. The XZ2 wasn't as unique as its siblings in that regard, but it is among the first to receive the Android 9 Pie update.
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Moto G5 kernel source code for Android 8.1 Oreo is out
The non-Plus model of the Moto G5 was never released in the US, but for those of you overseas who have one, here's some good news for you. The Android 8.1 Oreo-based kernel source code for the Moto G5, codenamed 'cedric,' has now been published on GitHub, meaning that developers can start cooking.
This news comes after the G5 Plus's source code being released late last month. Now that the G5's code is out as well, developers can build custom ROMs, kernels, and other software for the G5 on 8.1 ...
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Nokia 2.1 coming to Verizon under '2.1V' moniker
Nokia is a name that had all but disappeared from the smartphone market in the US until HMD Global acquired it in 2016. Since then, HMD has made great strides in returning the nameplate to its former glory, and Nokia phones are now beloved once again. It looks like Nokia is set to return to Verizon as well, according to this latest leak from Evan Blass.
We haven't seen a Nokia-branded handset on Verizon since the Windows Phone-powered Lumias. Read MoreNokia 2.1 coming to Verizon under '2.1V' m...
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In the biggest change the platform has seen since the switch to 280 characters, Twitter has changed the way it counts characters for emoji. Previously, some emoji — like those with additionally defined gender or skin tone — counted as more characters than others, due to the method of their encoding. But as of now, all emoji will be counted equally as two characters.
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Google shortens 'Android Messages' to just 'Messages' on its Play Store listing
Google really, really likes changing its SMS app's name. First named 'Messenger,' it was renamed to 'Android Messages' in early 2017, likely to avoid confusion with Facebook's extremely popular Messenger. Now the name's been shortened to just 'Messages' on the Play Store listing. What a world we live in.
How it looked before today.
To be clear, this isn't going to have any effect on the name shown in your app drawer. Read MoreGoogle shortens 'Android Messages' to just 'Messages' on its Play St...
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Google's designer Pixel 3 cases in Japan will include their own AR experiences
Google's first-party cases might be a bit on the chunky side, but they're nice enough to make up for the added thickness, and customers in Japan will be getting an extra benefit with their phone protection. Google's doing a whole collection of regionally exclusive (and super snazzy) cases for the country, and they come with their own AR experiences.
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Pre-registration on the web version of the Play Store is broken for many
Usually, pre-registering to be notified of an app's release is a simple click of a button over on the Play Store, but for some reason, that usually straightforward process seems to have hit a snag. For many, selecting pre-register on a Play Store app listing doesn't actually appear to do anything. On refresh, the relevant button flips right back to say "pre-register" again.
Notably, this issue only seems to affect the web version of the Play Store. Read MorePre-registration on the web versi...
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CVS now accepts Google Pay and other NFC payments
Update 1: 2018/10/11 2:03pm PDT
CVS provided us with the following statement:
As part of our commitment to serving our customers whenever, wherever and however they choose, CVS Pharmacy now accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung
In the early days of NFC payments, nearly every store with the proper terminals supported Google Wallet and other contactless systems. However, many retailers later shut off support for NFC, insisting ...
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Live Albums are rolling out to Google Photos [APK Download]
Update 1: 2018/10/11 12:34pm PDT
Older version, too
Google has announced many, many things in the last few days, and one of them was Live Albums in Google Photos. That feature is rolling out now in the latest version of the Photos app. With Live Albums, you can leverage Google's machine learning prowess to automatically add photos of people and pets to a custom album.
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Assassin's Creed Rebellion is coming to Android on November 21st
Assassin's Creed Rebellion was known to be coming to Android since last year, and today Ubisoft finally announced the official release date of its mobile strategy RPG that takes place in 15th century Spain. It will land on the Play Store on November 21st, which is a little more than a month away. You can pre-register for the upcoming release right now, and there is a new trailer available for the curious. Read MoreAssassin's Creed Rebellion is coming to Android on November 21st was written by th...
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Amazon releases new Echo Dot, Smart Plug, Echo Sub, and other devices
Last month, Amazon announced a handful of new Alexa-powered devices. The Echo Auto (an Alexa device for your car), third-generation Echo Dot, second-generation Echo Plus, Echo Sub (a subwoofer for other Echo speakers), Amazon Smart Plug, and second-generation Echo Show were some of the new additions. Most of those products were previously available for pre-order, but now some have been officially released.
At the time of writing, the only product in stock is the new Echo Plus. Read MoreAmazon re...
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[Bonus Round] Skyward Journey, Allan Poe’s Nightmare, ELOH, Laser Mazer AR/VR, Zentris, Pixel Puzzle Collection, and Glory Ages - Samurais
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got Dan Vogt's follow up to Data Wing, a stylish Edgar Allan Poe auto-runner, a chilled-out puzzle game, a unique AR-based maze ...
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Fortnite is now available on all compatible Android devices without an invite
There have been battle royale games in the past, but none of them inspired quite the same level of fanatical devotion as Fortnite. This game has become a phenomenon on computers and game consoles, and the mobile versions are off to a good start. The Android version launched a few weeks ago as an invite-only beta, but now it's open to all players.
Anyone with a compatible Android device can head over to the Epic Games website and pick up Fornite. Read MoreFortnite is now available on all compati...
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Smart displays will soon get multi-room audio, Home View, improved device control, and more
Google has just announced a "major" OTA update for all smart displays. Coming at the end of the month, the update will introduce some much-requested changes, such as multi-room audio grouping, as well as features shown off at the recent Made By Google event. That includes the Home View smart home device management; some trickle-over functionality from Digital Wellbeing; tighter Next Hello Doorbell integration; and new/improved control for devices including TVs, set-top boxes, speakers, and smart...
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Google details new Assistant features coming soon to Pixel phones
During the course of the big Google hardware event on October 9th we heard about a number of new features, most relating to the three main products being unveiled — Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, and Home Hub. As the dust has mostly settled, Google thought it might be a good time to run us through some of the new features coming to Assistant on Pixel phones, new and old. Read MoreGoogle details new Assistant features coming soon to Pixel phones was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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Stardew Valley is coming to Android
Talk about a wonderful surprise. Eric Barone (also known as ConcernedApe) recently published an announcement that Stardew Valley is finally coming to mobile. It will release for iOS on October 24th, thought the Android port is going to need more time in the oven, so a specific release date for our platform is still unknown, but it is coming.
If you are unfamiliar with the indie hit Stardew Valley, then let me fill you in. Read MoreStardew Valley is coming to Android was written by th...
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Pocket gets a makeover in v7.0 and improves listening feature [APK Download]
Since it was acquired by Mozilla last year, Pocket has continued to be regularly updated with useful new features. Today's update to version 7.0.1.2 is the biggest for some time, and it comes with a visual refresh and a new listening experience — Pocket is trying to be more like a podcast app.
The ability to listen to content you might normally read is growing in popularity, especially as we can save time by listening while on the move or doing some other task. Read MorePocket gets a make...
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Nacho Notch could help you cope with the Pixel 3 XL's big honkin' display cutout
It's not so much that we like them, but in late 2018, we're getting used to notches on the whole. The Pixel 3 XL's bizarrely tall cutout, though, is particularly irksome. You can toggle it off in the phone's developer options, but doing so means the screen space on either side goes unused. Nacho Notch can black out the area on either side of the notch while still letting it show status bar icons. Read MoreNacho Notch could help you cope with the Pixel 3 XL's big honkin' display cutout was writte...
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Lutron's are the first smart shades natively supported by Google Assistant
After decking your house with everything from smart lights and speakers to robot vacuums and connected ovens, the remaining things you may be looking at and wondering if they can integrate your home 2.0 setup are your shades. Replacing existing shades with new connected ones isn't easy or cheap, but if you've already taken that step or looking into it, you should know that they will soon be natively supported as a device type in Google Assistant. Read MoreLutron's are the first smart shades nati...
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[Update: Officially released] Frogmind's 'Badland Brawl' is up for pre-registration
Update 1: 2018/10/11 6:05am PDT
Badland Brawl is here.
Some of you may remember a quirky little auto-runner from 2013 called Badland. It's been downloaded over 50 million times across the world, which is probably why a sequel was released in 2015. Apparently, the developer Frogmind has pushed aside the auto-running genre since that followup and has moved on to bigger and better things. The result is the upcoming release of Badl...
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Pokémon Go v0.123.1 to bring AR+, Gen IV critters, and more [APK Download]
Pokémon Go is still alive and kicking. Earlier this year, players finally got the ability to trade monsters with friends, a hallmark of the core Pokémon series fans had been asking for since the game's launch. Now, a new update is set to bring enhanced augmented reality (AR+) and creatures from the Sinnoh region featured in the series' fourth generation of games.
AR+ arrived on iPhones months ago, but it's only now making its way to Android. Read MorePokémon Go v0.123.1 to ...
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Google Maps overhauls hotel listings with price and location insights, reviews from other services, but removes some important features
Recently, Google announced many new features coming to its travel planning services, including flight and hotel insights. Those changes are only a small part of the overhauled hotel listing layout that's rolling out to Google Maps right now. While the design appears to be cosmetic at first, with plenty of the new Material accents everywhere, you can quickly spot many useful new additions as well as some very worrying feature removals. Read MoreGoogle Maps overhauls hotel listings with price and ...
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Nokia 3.1 Plus announced: 6" HD+ display, dual cameras, and 2-day battery life
At an event in India today, HMD Global announced yet another new model. Just days after introducing the impressive mid-range Nokia 7.1, today's unveiling was all about the budget Nokia 3.1 Plus. As the name suggests, it's a larger version of the Nokia 3.1 that launched in the summer (of which Corbin was a big fan), with the screen size jumping up to 6 inches from 5.2".
The display is still an HD+ panel, but the ratio has also changed to a more in-vogue 18:9. Read MoreNokia 3.1 Plus announc...
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Samsung unveils Galaxy A9 with four rear cameras and up to 8GB of RAM
Update 1: 2018/10/11 1:50pm PDT
Correction: We originally thought that the Samsung Galaxy A9 included a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chip — in fact, it uses a Snapdragon 660 instead. This has been updated in the
After recent rumors and leaks, Samsung sent out invites to an event today promising "4x fun." Sure enough, the South Korean giant announced the Galaxy A9 (2018), with great emphasis on its four rear cameras, the first ...
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Google Wallpapers adds dozens of new wallpapers
Google's official Wallpapers app doesn't get new version releases frequently, but that doesn't stop the content inside it from being updated on the server side. That's the case today, as dozens of new wallpapers have landed in multiple categories.
There's no changelog and no indicator for new wallpapers, so we have to rely on our memory to compare the currently available selection of images with the previous one. As far as I can tell, there are ten or so additions in five existing categories:
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Razer Phone 2 is an impressive 'gaming phone' — but it needs to be a great all-around flagship to survive
Razer sees itself as a gaming phone pioneer. During today's launch of the Razer Phone 2, the company stressed that while other companies may be following suit, it kicked off this new mobile category. But is it really a new, under-served segment of smartphone buyers? And is there enough of a market to support mobile hardware purposefully targeting a specific slice of the overall demographic? Razer clearly thinks so. Every aspect of its second-generation device is aimed at enticing the gaming...
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Razer Phone 2 delivers camera upgrade, wireless charging, and — most importantly — RGB lights
Gaming hardware company Razer debuted its first mobile handset last year to mixed, but mainly positive, reviews — a significant feat considering the fiercely competitive nature of this industry. That's not to say there weren't some major flaws. While the 120Hz refresh rate and dual front-facing speakers were praised, the camera was panned and critics disliked the lack of water resistance, wireless charging, and the dimness of the display. With its second generation device, the Razer P...
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Motorola releases kernel source for E5 Play Android Go edition
Earlier this year, Motorola released a special Android Go version of its lowest-end phone, the Moto E5 Play. It uses Google's Android Go platform, and is only available in a handful of European and Latin American countries. The phone might start to receive custom ROMs though, now that Motorola has released the kernel source code.
For those unfamiliar, the kernel source code allows developers to more easily create custom ROMs and recoveries for a certain phone. Read MoreMotorola releases kernel s...
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Google skips Android Things OS for the Home Hub, uses Chromecast-based software instead
All previous 'smart displays' with Google Assistant are nearly identical under the hood. They all run Android Things OS (a specialized version of Android for IoT devices) on top of a standardized hardware platform (like those from MediaTek and Qualcomm). Most people assumed that Google's own smart display, the recently-announced Home Hub, would use the same software and hardware. However, the Home Hub is something entirely different.
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Google Translate's camera mode can now recognize Arabic, Thai, Hindi, and other languages
Google Translate's camera mode, which allows you to highlight text from pictures to read them in your native language, is still one of the best real-world implementations of machine learning. Earlier this year, a handful of new Indian languages were added to the camera mode, and now 13 more are supported.
The new additions include Arabic, Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. As with the other languages, you just open the ca...
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[Update x2: APK Download] Google's AR Stickers app is now Playground, with four new 'Playmoji' packs
Update 1: 2018/10/09 11:29am PDT
Google has officially unveiled Playground in a blog post that details some of the feature's new additions, including real-time Playmoji suggestions based on the scene you're in and the ability
Update 2: 2018/10/10 4:28pm PDT
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[Update: APK Download] Google Home app gets smart home controls, intelligent actions, and household sharing
Update 1: 2018/10/10 4:20pm PDT
You can now download the Google Home app update from APKMirror.
The Google Home app has been a mess for a while now. Instead of being a control center for your smart home, as the name suggests, the main focus is video content suggestion - a holdover from when it was the Chromecast app. We first saw evidence that a redesign was in the works a few months ago, and now the new app is official. Read M...
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International LG V20 variants now receiving Android 8.0 Oreo
Slowly but surely, LG is upgrading each variant of the V20 to Android 8.0 Oreo. All of the US carrier versions have already recieved the update, including the models for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint. Now Oreo is rolling out to the international unlocked (H990DS) and Hong Kong (H990N) variants.
If you can't read German, the above screenshots say there is an OS update.
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Maps on Android Auto is getting a new layout and Material makeover
When you're hopping into your car and starting up navigation with Google Maps, you might be in for a surprise as the UI is getting some pretty significant changes. This isn't just about adding rounded corners or tweaking some colors, a few parts of the UI have been moved around and behave a bit differently, so your muscle memory might work against you for a little while as you get adjusted. Read MoreMaps on Android Auto is getting a new layout and Material makeover was written by the awesome tea...
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The Pixel 3 uses Samsung's super-fast F2FS file system
All the way back in 2012, Samsung created a new file system purpose-built for flash-based storage, called 'F2FS'. It's typically faster on smartphones than the ext4 file system that most Android devices use, but it has suffered from reliability issues over the years. Google apparently thinks it's ready for prime-time though, as the Pixel 3 and 3 XL both use F2FS for local storage.
The technical details of F2FS are a bit complicated - some of the features include multi-head logging, TRIM/FITRIM s...
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Report: Microsoft making patents royalty-free for Android OEMs
According to a report published by ZDNet today, Microsoft has just made a whole pile of its IP available in a "royalty-free and unrestricted license" by joining the Open Invention Network (OIN), a shared defensive patent pool launched to protect Linux. By pledging these patents to the group, Android OEM members of the pool should have that same royalty-free access to the relevant patents, which cover Linux and Android-related technologies.
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Google ends its 'Reply' app experiment which brought smart replies to third-party apps
Earlier this year, Google's Area 120 — a division of the company that works on experimental products — pushed out a testing program for an app called "Reply," which added Allo-style, automatically generated smart replies to other messaging apps. That functionality has made its way into other Google apps, with native support for developer implementation of the feature in Android Pie. Based on that success, it appears Area 120 is sunsetting the old Reply app itself. Read MoreGoogle end...
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You can turn off the Pixel 3 XL notch in developer options
Google has now officially hopped on the notch train with the Pixel 3 XL. Not only does it have a notch, it's a big notch. Google points out that the Pixel 3 XL still has a notch toggle in the developer options. However, this way of hiding the notch is a bit different than other notch-hiding phones.
For people who prefer a more traditional smartphone look, we’ve added an option to hide the display cutout (the notch). Read MoreYou can turn off the Pixel 3 XL notch in developer options...
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Google is opening pop-up shops in NYC and Chicago through the end of the year
According to a recent blog post by the Google Retail Team, two new pop-up retail shops will be opened in New York City and Chicago, starting October 18th. The shops will last through December 31st, giving you a bit over two months minimum to check out Google's hardware in a "fully Google-made experiential space."
Remember when Google was rumored to be working on a permanent retail presence in Chicago? This isn't that, so don't get your hopes up. Read MoreGoogle is opening pop-up shops in NYC an...
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Waze Carpool expands to the entire US
We've all been stuck in traffic from time to time, and you might have noticed something interesting. Almost all the cars clogging the roads carry a single person, which seems like a terrible waste, right? Waze Carpool aims to change that by making it easier to catch a lift in the morning. After trialing Carpool in a few cities, Waze is now rolling it out across the US.
With Waze Carpool, you can search for drivers who are going in the same general direction as you each morning. Read MoreWaze Ca...
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Google Pixel 3 camera sample gallery
We've got the Google Pixel 3 in our hands, and over the last 24 hours I've tried to take as many photos as I could when opportunities presented themselves. Being in New York City for the launch, a lot of those opportunities were really tall buildings - but I did manage to slip some variety in there.
All of these photos were captured in auto mode on the Pixel 3 using the rear camera, some cropped or zoomed at the time of shooting, some with no zoom at all. Read MoreGoogle Pixel 3 camera sample ga...
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Razer Phone 2 photos and specs leak via now-deleted Amazon listing
The Razer Phone 2 is set to be officially announced later today, but someone seems to have jumped the gun on publishing the listing on Amazon Italy. Said listing has since been deleted, but not before the images and specs could be pulled from it. And don't worry, your prayers have been answered; it does indeed have an RGB backlit logo.
As expected, the Razer Phone 2 has a Snapdragon 845 backed up by an insane 8GB of RAM. Read MoreRazer Phone 2 photos and specs leak via now-deleted Amazon list...
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Google challenges record $5 billion EU fine in Android antitrust case
Back in July, the European Commission handed out its largest fine ever — 4.34 billion euros ($5 billion) to Google over antitrust charges. The Commission asserted that Google abused Android's market dominance, using it to hinder competition. Google's CEO Sundar Pichai immediately responded that Android has "created more choice for everyone, not less," and promised to appeal. Several months later, the formal challenge is now submitted.
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Dig helps dog lovers find similarly pawssionate people to date
You're either a dog person or you're not. Or maybe your boyfriend slowly hounded you with pictures and videos of puppies until you became a dog person and started drooling everytime you saw a pup. That may or may not be a tail based on personal experience. Regardless of how you fell in love with those fuzzy creatures, your personal life starts revolving around them and you'd want a pawtner who gets that. Read MoreDig helps dog lovers find similarly pawssionate people to date was written by ...
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Motorola brings the $100 Moto E5 to the US
In the realm of US budget phones, Motorola is one of the dominant players. Back in April, the company announced several new devices, which included the new Moto E family. The US already saw the E5 Play and E5 Plus, but now we're getting the regular E on TracFone (and its subsidiary brands). Best part? It's just $100.
We talked about this phone a few months ago, so if you're interested in a spec table, just head over here. Read MoreMotorola brings the $100 Moto E5 to the US was written by the awe...
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Google confirms Pixel 3 support for band 41 LTE, band 30 coming soon
Google announced the Pixel 3 and 3 XL yesterday, and there was a lot to unpack even though we knew basically everything about the phones from leaks. Sometimes the small stuff can fall through the cracks on announcement day, but some potential buyers were concerned about several apparently missing LTE bands. Now, Google confirms support is either already available or coming soon.
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60 temporarily free and 45 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday, including Icewind Dale
Welcome to another crazy round of app sales. I hope you're recovered after the onslaught of Google hardware news yesterday, and I also hope that you like wallpaper apps, because there's a lot of them. If you make it past that large section, you'll find that Icewind Dale, a great RPG, is on sale — just look for the only item in bold.
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Binary Calculator Pro $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 1 day
Keep Screen Awake $1.49 -> Free; Sale ends in 1 day
Ekstar Quotes $12.99 -> Free;...
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Essential is reportedly working on an AI phone that operates through voice commands
While Essential's first device has a cult following among those who prioritize quick Android updates, it became clear in May that it would never see a follow-up. A report from Bloomberg revealed that the company had canceled a second Essential Phone and put itself up for sale. However, over the past several months, the company has quietly chugged along, continuing to push out lightning-fast security patches. Now, a new report from Bloomberg states that the company is indeed working on a sec...
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Insta360 announces the ONE X: 360-degree 5.7K action camera for $400
For most people, 360-degree cameras are a novelty item that they're willing to spend a maximum of $100 on, just to see what the fuss is about. That nets them a low-resolution, low-quality sensor, with limited features. For those who get bitten by the 360-degree bug though, a cheap camera won't do. The higher-resolution and more specs, the better. And that's where the new Insta360 ONE X lands. It's capable of taking 5.7K videos and comes with built-in stabilization, for an awesome shoot-now-edit-...
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PayPal integration with Google Pay is rolling out in Germany
Google Pay has come a long way in the last few years, with tons of banks and financial institutions now supported in many countries. An integration with PayPal was also announced last year, giving users even greater options, but it's only been available in the US. If you live in Germany, you'll be pleased to hear it's now rolling out to you too.
As reported by Caschys Blog (auf Deutsch), some users are seeing a new option to add PayPal to their Google Pay accounts. Read MorePayP...
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Sonos now lets you update devices automatically
Our connected life is certainly getting more complex with time. With the convenience of smart/Wi-Fi enabled devices comes the trouble of keeping everything up-to-date. Some companies choose to stick with manual updates, forcing you to manually approve every minor version change. Others opt for automatic updates, removing the guesswork and friction out of the process. Sonos used to be part of the first category, but now the company has added an option for seamless updates. Read MoreSonos now lets...
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Snapchat introduces Snap Originals, exclusive shows made for its platform
Stories and original content are the two pillars of any social network nowadays. After YouTube Originals, IGTV, Facebook Watch, and others, Snap Inc. is jumping into the same waters and hoping to get enough exclusive content to grip users' attention further.
Snap Originals — the unoriginal name for the service — are launching now and accessible from Snapchat's Discover page or through search. Viewers will be able to watch these videos, share them with friends (with Lenses a...
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