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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 For PS5: Everything You Need To Know
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was unveiled during the PlayStation Showcase event back on September 9. Sending fans into a frenzy of excitement that by all accounts probably can’t be contained. And, rightfully so. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is poised to be a great game if it’s anything like the first two titles in the series from Insomniac…
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Top 9 Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Cases – Updated September 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is now official, and you can pick one up for $1,799 or even less. Make sure to check out our best Galaxy Z Fold 3 deals to save big on Samsung’s best foldable yet. This time around, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is actually getting quite a few cases…
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OnePlus 9 OTA Update Brings Hasselblad’s ‘XPan Mode’ to the Stock Camera App
The multi-year partnership between OnePlus and Hasselblad is off to a great start, thanks to a new camera update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. This OTA update for the camera introduces XPan Mode, which replicates the experience of Hasselblad’s iconic XPan cameras. The update is rolling out starting today, i.e., September…
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Xiaomi 11T Pro Review: Superlative Specs, 120W HyperCharge, Superb Audio
Xiaomi 11T Pro is the highest spec phone from the mid-year update cycle on the 11 series. As usual, Xiaomi has managed to cram in some impressive hardware at a reasonable price. The biggest wow factor for the Xiaomi 11T Pro is the 120W HyperCharge which can fully charge the phone in just 17 minutes!…
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How to Turn Off Pop-Up Notifications in Google Chrome
Notifications, in Google Chrome or elsewhere, can be among the most useful of things. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re always desirable. Whether because they’re intrusive or interrupting, notifications can also be productivity killers. Or just annoying. Fortunately, there is a way to turn notifications off in Chrome and to stop them from appearing altogether.…
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Razer's New Wolverine V2 Chroma Offers Customization For Consoles
Amidst all the product announcements Razer has made this week (which includes these finger sleeves) is the new Wolverine V2 Chroma controller. A newer version of the V2 model that Razer launched at the end of last year alongside the Xbox Series X|S. This latest model comes with more advanced features, but it also now…
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Top 10 Best Wireless Chargers For OnePlus 9 Pro – Updated September 2021
Since OnePlus started using wireless charging on its smartphones last year, they’ve really shown that fast wireless charging is possible and the future. So we are rounding up the very best wireless chargers for the OnePlus 9 Pro. Of course, the best (hands down) is the OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger, since it will…
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Oppo Cuts 20% Of Its Staff After OnePlus Merger
Earlier this year, Chinese phone OEMs Oppo and OnePlus combined forces after years of close collaboration. This merger was mostly to help OnePlus by giving it access to more resources and personnel. Now, according to Bloomberg, the merger resulted in Oppo having to cut 20% of its staff members. Oppo says the cut in…
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Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta Reveals Support for eSIM in the U.S.
The latest Samsung One UI 4.0 Beta has uncovered support for eSIM capabilities in the U.S. Although eSIM capabilities arrived with the Galaxy S21, S21+, and the S21 Ultra earlier this year, U.S. variants were left out of the compatibility list (via). After a few months of waiting, it now seems like the Android 12-based…
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Google Keep Is the Latest App To Get the ‘Material You’ Treatment
Ahead of Android 12’s official release, Google has updated a handful of its apps with the new Material You design principle. Now, the company is announcing a similar redesign for the Google Keep application. The Material You update for Google Keep will begin rollout from September 21 with version 5.21.361 of the app. As is…
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New Leak Offers Key Info on Samsung’s Exynos 2200 Chipset
A new leak has revealed some key information on the Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset which will feature on the company’s Galaxy S22 flagship early next year. While the leak reveals the clock speed of the upcoming chipset, a few other features are yet unknown. Coming via Ice Universe on Twitter, the leak reveals that the…
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Galaxy S22, S22+ To Feature The New ISOCELL GN5 50MP Camera
The Galaxy S22 series will be the next big smartphone launch from Samsung. The next-gen Galaxy flagships should arrive early next year. And as expected, rumors are already starting to build up. The latest information we have is about the rear cameras for the vanilla Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+. According to seasoned Samsung…
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NVIDIA GeForce NOW: Everything You Need To Know – Updated September, 2021
What is GeForce NOW? To put it simply, it’s NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform. You use it to stream games to other devices using NVIDIA’s hardware. Letting you play games with high graphics settings without needing a high-end PC. If you’re looking to learn more about NVIDIA GeForce NOW, this guide breaks it all down and…
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Tipster Says OnePlus 9 RT Could Launch on October 15
The OnePlus 9 RT has made its way to multiple leaks so far. We now have a tentative release date for the phone courtesy of @OnLeaks (via Phone Arena). The renowned tipster shared on Twitter that the phone could break cover on October 15, 2021. What this revelation also tells us is that there will…
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Google Assistant Driving Mode Interface Gets Home Screen UI Makeover
While Android 12 is right around the corner, Google is busy with some other stuff as well. In a recent development, the Google Assistant Driving Mode interface is getting its long-overdue home screen makeover. For those who don’t know, Google Assistant Driving Mode is a replacement for Android Auto on Android devices. After being unveiled…
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T-Mobile Will Bring Its Services To Over 2,000 Walmart Locations in the U.S.
T-Mobile and Walmart have announced a new marketing partnership. This collaboration will see plans and devices from T-Mobile, and its prepaid wing, Metro by T-Mobile, across Walmart locations in the U.S. T-Mobile’s plans and offerings will be available across 2,300 Walmart stores as well as walmart.com. Separately, the carrier is reportedly looking to bring its…
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Material You Theme Design Arrives For Google Phone App On Android 12
Android 12 is soon going to be available for everyone via the stable channel. In the meantime, Google is on a roll to update its stock apps with the Material You theme design guidelines. Most of the Google apps, including Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Calculator, Google Clock, Google Translate, Google Lens, Chrome, Google Contacts, etc.…
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WhatsApp Reportedly Working On Voice Message Transcribe Feature
Well, recently, we reported that the popular messaging app WhatsApp was reportedly working on providing granular options for the ‘Last Seen’ setting. Fast forward to today, the WhatsApp platform is again spotted working on a new feature. Notably, this new feature will allow users to transcribe voice messages. As reported by XDA Developers (via WABetaInfo),…
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Google Files Brings ‘Smart Storage’ to Free Up Device Storage
The Google Files app is seeing an update that brings a new feature known as “Smart storage.” This is designed to free up your phones from photos or videos that have already been backed up to the cloud. 9to5Google notes that this feature is currently limited to Pixel phones. Meanwhile, Google’s support page says “Automatic…
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September Update Released To US Carrier Versions Of Galaxy Note 20
The September 2021 Android security patch is now rolling out to the carrier versions of Samsung‘s Galaxy Note 20 series in the US. Both the vanilla Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra are currently picking up this month’s security maintenance release (SMR) on all major wireless networks across the nation. The new firmware version…
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Everything You Need To Know – Updated September, 2021
Samsung has made the Galaxy Watch 4 official. The Galaxy Watch 4 is the latest and greatest from Samsung, and this time around there’s more changes than you’ll probably be used to. And there’s one very big reason for that. In fact there’s actually a lot to know about this new smartwatch from Samsung and…
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Top 10 Best Gaming Controllers For PC, Console, & Mobile
Even if you play games on PC, sometimes you just want to use gaming controllers instead of the trusty old keyboard and mouse combo, as they can provide the best experience. Sure, it might depend on the type of game you’re playing, or the game specifically. But, chances are many players out there will have…
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The Google App's Weather UI Update Is Back, At Least For Now
The on-and-off-again UI update to the weather applet found in the Google app has now apparently made a return. And that means that the new look should be showing up for just about everybody. But the app also reportedly still has at least one bug plaguing some users. So it may not stick around permanently.…
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How To Add Expandable Storage To Your PS5 Using An M.2 SSD – Updated September, 2021
It’s a great day for PS5 owners who are eligible to take part in the first PS5 beta software rollout, as they can now add expandable storage to their consoles. You might be wondering how you add expandable storage to your PS5 though. Maybe you’re already aware that you can add more storage to the…
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch 4 Band Made of Recyclable Apple Peel
Samsung took the wraps off six new limited edition watch band sets made of apple peel for the recently launched Galaxy Watch 4. Unlike conventional replacement bands, these are made of eco-friendly and recyclable materials such. Inspiration for these watch bands comes from fashion designer Sami Miró, known for her projects with similar materials. The…
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Google Fi: Everything You Need To Know
If you’re reading this, you’re likely an Android enthusiast, and that means you’re probably interested in Google’s own carrier, Google Fi. It’s not as straightforward as Verizon or T-Mobile. But once you take a look at coverage, plans, features and more, you’ll definitely want to take Google Fi for a spin. In this article, we…
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Google Search on Desktop Finally Gets Dark Theme
Google is announcing the arrival of a Dark theme to the desktop web version of Google.com. The feature may not appear to all users right away since it is rolling out gradually. This has been a long-sought feature for Google Search pages on desktop. “I’m thrilled to announce that starting today & fully rolling out…
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Schedule Finalized for Practical Open Source Information
Our new half-day event on Practical Open Source Information is coming up soon on September 16th. With a unique focus on discussions related to everyday open source issues in all types of organizational contexts, POSI is a can’t-miss event for anyone seeking to learn ways to deepen their participation in open source from experienced practitioners.…
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Where To Watch Sony's Latest PlayStation Showcase
Sony is holding its latest PlayStation Showcase later today. And if you’re eager to see what’s coming for the platform, you won’t want to miss out on what pops up. Which means you’re going to want to watch the showcase to see everything that Sony plans to reveal. Sony will be streaming the showcase live…
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Samsung Display Reveals Impressive 13-inch Stretchable OLED Display
Samsung Display has unveiled a new 13-inch stretchable OLED display prototype that can stretch vertically to offer an immersive media experience. Samsung revealed the prototype during Global Tech Korea 2021, according to ET News. A video posted on YouTube gives us a brief demonstration of this new technology via a video of lava. We can…
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Nothing Is Stronger Than Family: Luna Gets A Family Channel
Amazon announced a host of new updates to its Luna service today, and among them is a new Family Channel. That makes three total channels that subscribers can access, the first two being the Luna+ Channel and the Ubisoft+ Channel that have been available since the launch of the beta. Luna also now works on…
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Samsung May Utilize Exynos 2200 for the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Samsung is gearing up to refresh the Galaxy Tab lineup with the new Galaxy Tab S8 by early 2022. We’re now learning that the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra model could feature the Exynos 2200 chipset. This is despite recent rumors indicating that the chipset would not be featured in Samsung’s new high-end tablet lineup. The…
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Firesprite Joins PlayStation As Its Latest Game Studio
Sony has acquired yet another game studio to place under its PlayStation umbrella with the acquisition of Firesprite. A Liverpool-based gaming studio that has worked with Sony before on PlayStation VR titles like Playroom VR. In fact, many of the team members at Firesprite came from Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Liverpool studio. So everything is coming…
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Google Lists Two Unsupported Wear OS Apps Under ‘Essential Watch Apps’ Section
Google is currently marketing Wear OS 3 apps with a dedicated “essential watch apps” section on the Play Store. However, as pointed out by Reddit user u/mannabhai (via Phone Arena), two of the apps showcased on the essentials list are no longer compatible with Wear OS 3. The essential list mentions apps like Wear OS,…
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Open Source Initiative names first Executive Director
SAN FRANCISCO, September 8, 2021 — The Open Source Initiative ® (OSI), stewards of the Open Source Definition that sets the foundation for the open source ecosystem, is excited to announce Stefano Maffulli as its first Executive Director. The appointment is a key step for the transformation of OSI into a professionally managed organization, a…
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What Is Sonos? Everything You Need To Know
Sonos is a name that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to “premium audio”. And, it is pretty premium, not just in price but also in the audio quality you’re getting. But with Sonos, you’re getting a lot more than just a speaker, or a soundbar. It’s important to explain what Sonos actually…
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Samsung Ends Monthly Update Support For Galaxy Note 9
This year has been heartbreaking for Samsung Galaxy Note fans as the company did not launch any new Note devices. The company says it wants to bring the functionality of the S-Pen over to other devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3. So, the Galaxy Note 20 series is probably the last Galaxy Note series…
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Android Chrome Fix Means It Won't Just Be One Big Tab Group Anymore
Google is looking to fix a big issue with the tab group features in Android Chrome. Summarily by stopping the browser from opening new tabs automatically in existing groups. That’s based on a recently reported change in Chrome Beta. The change in question seems small at first glance. Namely, Google Chrome on Android will no…
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Get Your Pitchforks Ready: Hulu Prices Are Going Up In October!
It’s not a big surprise, but Hulu is raising the prices on its on-demand service. Starting on October 8, the price increase will be $1, bringing the ad-supported tier up to $6.99, and the ad-free tier to $12.99. It’s not a huge price increase – though it is a 17% increase on the ad-supported tier…
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ZTE Axon 30 5G Review: Best Under Display Selfie Camera in 2021
ZTE Axon 30 5G has the second iteration of the under-display selfie camera. At first glance, it seems that most of the gripes I had with the ZTE Axon 20 5G have been fixed. And that is a good thing. Another great thing that happened is that, unlike the first-generation device, we at AndroidHeadlines got…
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Doogee X93 & Doogee CS2 Get Massive Discounts At AliExpress
Doogee now offers discounts on two of its devices, the Doogee X93 and CS2. Both of those devices have been discounted on AliExpress, in case you’re interested. Links are included below the article. The Doogee X93 & Doogee CS2 discounts are now live at AliExpress The Doogee X93, the company’s budget-friendly smartphone, can now be…
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Ulefone Power Armor 13 Durability Ensured By Rigorous Quality Testing
The Ulefone Power Armor 13 is the company’s new smartphone. This is a rugged smartphone that comes with a huge battery. We’ve talked about the device a number of times thus far, but the company just published a new video. In this video, Ulefone proves the Power Armor 13 durability, kind of, as it shows…
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Top 9 Best VPN Android Apps – 2021
VPN services have become quite popular over the years, for a number of reasons. They can enable you to access content that is usually locked in your country, for example. They can also keep you more secure when you visit sketchy sites. That is actually their main purpose it seems, for a lot of people.…
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Google Is Looking To Make Desktop Chrome On Mobile A Permanent Toggle
Chrome on mobile devices could soon gain the ability to toggle into desktop mode on a more permanent basis. That’s based on recent reports, following a change in the underlying Chromium Gerrit code repository, spotted by Redditor Leopeva64-2. What would desktop Chrome as a permanent toggle mean for mobile users? More directly, that’s a change…
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You Can Bundle The Ring Alarm (8-piece Kit) & Echo Dot For Just $199
Amazon is bundling the Ring Alarm (8-piece kit) and the Echo Dot (3rd generation) together for only $149. Normally, the Ring Alarm is priced at $249, and the Echo Dot at $50, so this is a pretty incredible deal, and the cheapest that the Ring Alarm has ever been. Ring Alarm puts whole-home security at…
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Global Wearable Band Shipments Grew By 5.6% in Q2 2021
A new report by analytics firm Canalys reveals the continuing growth of the global wearable band market. This includes both smartwatches and basic bands or fitness trackers. With a total of 40.9 million units shipping in Q2 2021, the global wearable band market witnessed a growth of 5.6% year on year. Meanwhile, shipments of basic…
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September 2021 Security Update Goes Live For Samsung Galaxy S20 Series
Samsung has quite a busy few weeks, with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, along with the new Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches. That is not keeping the company away from releasing the latest September 2021 security update for the Galaxy S20 series. Yes! We are just a few days…
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50 Million People Are Paying For Ad-Free YouTube & Music
Google has just announced that it now has 50 million subscribers for YouTube Premium (and YouTube Music). That’s a pretty sizable chunk of people, and it represents some pretty big growth. Considering the number was 30 million just last year. Google is able to call YouTube Music “the fastest growing music-subscription service”, due to these…
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You Can Buy The Ring Spotlight Cam Battery For $159
Today, Amazon is taking $40 off of the regular price of the Ring Spotlight Cam Battery, making it a really good sale. That brings it down to $159, and that’s the lowest we’ve ever seen for the Ring Spotlight Cam Battery. The Ring Spotlight Cam Battery is a spotlight camera that you can place outside…
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Gmail Starts Rolling Out Its Material You Redesign On Android 12
While Android 12 is getting set to launch very soon, like shortly after Labor Day, Google’s apps are starting to update with its Material You redesign. And Gmail is the latest one to add the Material You redesign for Android 12 users. The overall design of Gmail hasn’t changed much. It’s mostly just the colors…
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WhatsApp Fined $266 Million by the Irish Data Protection Commission
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has hit WhatsApp with a fine of €225 million ($266 million). The agency said the fine was for the company’s failure to disclose information about its handling of personal data. Notably, this is WhatsApp’s first fine under the reformed European Union data protection laws. The Irish DPC said that it…
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How To Transfer Your iCloud Data To A New Samsung Galaxy
Making the change to jump platforms can be pretty tricky. Since Android and iOS are much different, and not quite the same as jumping from an OnePlus smartphone to a Samsung Galaxy device. But, Apple and Samsung surprisingly make it somewhat simple to jump from your iPhone to a new Galaxy smartphone, like the Galaxy…
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‘Adaptive Volume’ Will Automatically Adjust Alexa’s Volume in Noisy Environments
Amazon is bringing a new feature known as ‘Adaptive Volume’ to its Alexa-powered smart home speakers lineup. This is aimed at eliminating a volume-related issue with smart home speakers. With Adaptive Volume, Alexa can now respond louder when it senses noise around you. The company says that the Adaptive Volume mode will allow Alexa to…
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Spotify Blend Share Playlists Now Available To Users Globally
Earlier in June, Spotify launched a new feature called Blend that let two friends merge their musical tastes and listening preferences into one shared personalized playlist. After a few months of beta testing, the feature is now rolling out to users all over the world. It is a mobile-only experience and is available to both…
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Top 10 Best Android Smartphones – Updated September 2021
Finding the best Android smartphones can be tough. Even tougher to narrow that list down to the one you want, or should buy. That’s where we come in. Throughout the year, a lot of Android smartphones come across our desk, making it easier to find which ones are the “best”. It also makes it easier…
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HBO MAX: Everything You Need To Know – Updated September 2021
The latest streaming service to launch, is HBO MAX. Which is really just an upgraded version of a streaming service that has been around for many years. Basically, HBO MAX takes everything that HBO has, and everything that’s under the WarnerMedia umbrella and puts it into one streaming service, for the same price as regular…
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STL (3D Printing File Format) – All You Need to Know
What is an STL file? What is it good for? How does it work? We simply explain the STL file format for 3D printing in depth. Here’s a primer on what they are and how they work, the advantages and disadvantages of their use, plus alternative file formats to consider. In this article, we’re talking…
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Google Will Launch The Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro In Late October
A new rumor suggests that Google is looking to launch its two latest smartphones, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, in late October. Specifically October 28. If the timing is accurate, then that could mean Google is planning to hold an announcement event earlier that month. Perhaps the first or second week of October.…
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Galaxy S21 FE May Not Include A MicroSD Slot
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may not offer expandable storage. The folks over at SamMobile have got hold of the user manual for the 5G variant of the phone and it apparently doesn’t mention the availability of a microSD card slot on it. User manuals usually reveal such detail as they show the various…
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Google Podcasts Is Rolling Out A Major Interface Redesign
Earlier this month, Google was spotted testing a major redesign for its Google Podcasts app for Android. Following a few weeks of availability for beta users, this redesign is now rolling out widely. Version 12.32 or higher on Android should bring the changes, according to a 9to5Google report. The latest design overhaul for Google Podcasts…
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Eligible PCs Can Upgrade To Windows 11 Free Starting In October
Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 11 will be available starting this October. It will be a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs. But PCs with the new software version pre-installed will also begin to go on sale at the same time. So, if you’re on the hunt for a new PC you could…
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PlayStation Now: Everything You Need To Know – Updated August 30, 2021
Like PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Now is a service mainly designed for Sony’s PlayStation consoles. It also works on other devices. Unlike PlayStation Plus though, PlayStation Now deals with streaming games. In short PlayStation Now is Sony’s streaming service. You pay a certain monthly fee and you get access to a rotating library of games to…
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Samsung One UI 3.1.1 Now Rolling Out to Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy Note 20
Samsung’s One UI 3.1.1 is now hitting the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 10, and Note 20 lineups. The same update made its way to the Galaxy S21 lineup last week, so its arrival on older flagships was expected. SamMobile notes that the update on the Galaxy S10 lineup comes with the firmware number…
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Amazon Luna Is Letting You Try Ubisoft+ For $1 For Your First Month
If you’re one of the people who are streaming games through Amazon Luna instead of its competitors, now’s your chance to test out Ubisoft+. That is if you haven’t already done so. Today Amazon announced that it was letting users sign up for Ubisoft+ for $1. That’s less than the cost of a tall latte…
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OnePlus 7 Series Phones Pick Up August Update With Bitmoji & More
The OnePlus 7 series smartphones are the next to pick up the August 2021 Android security update from OnePlus. All four models, i.e. the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro, are receiving the new update that introduces OxygenOS 11.0.3.1 to them. Along with the latest security maintenance release (SMR), the 2019 OnePlus flagships…
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How To Set Up Samsung Pay On Your Galaxy Watch 4
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 may not have Google Pay support just yet, but you can still set up Samsung Pay on it and you don’t need a Galaxy smartphone to use it. Which is a great feature to have if you like the watch but still want to make mobile payments without pulling out your phone.…
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Top 10 Best Sleep Tracking Android Apps – 2021
The first thing you think of when you hear of sleep tracking and technology in the same sentence is… a smartwatch or a fitness tracker. Well, if you don’t happen to have either of those two, there are a lot of sleep tracking apps available in the Play Store, and they work without any additional…
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There's A Good Reason Your NVIDIA SHIELD Won't Get Android 10
The NVIDIA SHIELD isn’t getting Android 10. Though if you have an NVIDIA SHIELD you may already know that. You also may be wondering why that is, and according to NVIDIA there’s a pretty good reason for it. A forum post on the NVIDIA SHIELD forums posted last month (via Android Police), notes that Android…
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The Top 9 Best Razer Accessories For Your New Razer Blade Laptop
The Razer Blade laptops are an amazing line of PCs for gamers, but Razer also makes some awesome accessories to go along with them. We picked out some of the best ones you can find to accompany your brand-new Blade laptop. Which is perfect timing since Razer is having a sale on them for Intel…
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Google Could Pay Apple $15 Billion To Continue As the Default Search Option on iPhones
A research note has predicted that Google might pay Apple around $15 billion to be the primary search engine on Apple devices. The note comes from Toni Sacconaghi, an analyst at Bernstein (via Android Central). The prediction is based on disclosures made by Apple on public filings. The analyst also conducted a bottom-up analysis of…
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This PSP Art Is The Ultimate Game Room Décor For PlayStation Fans
Sony’s handhelds like the PSP may have never reached the levels of popularity the Nintendo Switch has, but for many fans of the PlayStation brand, the PSP is a collector’s item these days. It had a good 10-year run, releasing in 2004 and keeping support until 2014. Grid Studio takes that idea and amplifies it…
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You'll Need Wear OS 3 To Use The Smartwatch YouTube Music App
YouTube Music for Wear OS is here, that is, if you have a Wear OS 3 smartwatch. Which currently only includes the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. According to 9To5Google, you will need a smartwatch running on Wear OS 3 for the YouTube Music app to work. Google isn’t releasing the…
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Reddit Responds to Criticism of Not Doing Enough to Combat Misinformation
Reddit has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to combat misinformation. Its CEO Steve Huffman has now spoken out against the criticism leveled against the company in a Reddit post (via Engadget). In this thread titled ‘Debate, dissent, and protest on Reddit,’ Huffman says that Reddit will continue to deal with COVID-19…
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YouTube Has Removed Over 1 Million Coronavirus Misinformation Videos Since 2020
Misinformation is one of the most challenging aspects of the internet, particularly during a pandemic. Streaming platform YouTube has now said that it has removed more than 1 million videos containing “dangerous coronavirus information” since February 2020. The blog post by YouTube’s Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan revealed that the platform removes up to 10…
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Prime Gaming Ramps Up September Rewards With New Free Games
Prime Gaming is always stuffed full of free loot, and the month of September is looking mighty fine. While a lot of the in-game content rewards are rolled over from month to month, many of them also offer new rewards each month. Case in point, Destiny 2. Which has a new bundle that can now…
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TikTok Is Reportedly Testing Longer Videos Up To Ten Minutes
Ultra-popular short-form video-sharing app TikTok is seemingly going long-form. Only last month, the app increased the time limit of videos on its platform from one minute to three minutes. It is now preparing to let users upload videos up to ten minutes in length. The information comes courtesy of social media consultant Matt Navarra who…
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Comparing Streaming Live TV Channels In 2021 – Updated August 2021
There’s quite a few streaming Live TV services out there, and each one has a different channel lineup. This can make finding the right service for you a lot more difficult. So in this post, we will be putting the most popular streaming Live TV services side-by-side to make that decision easier. Showing you which…
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The T-Mobile Data Breach: What We Know & How To Protect Yourself
T-Mobile has been in the headlines quite a bit lately, and it’s not a good thing. Its customers’ data has been breached yet again. It’s not the first time, not even the first time in 2021. This latest data breach was uncovered by Motherboard, and claims that 100 million T-Mobile customers had their data breached…
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New Fitbit Daily Readiness Score Tells You When To Take A Break
Fitbit is offering a new feature with the Charge 5 called Daily Readiness, a score that will basically tell you when you’ve spent too much time working out. It’s important to keep fit and keep up with your goals. But it’s just as important to rest when you need it. So your body can rebuild…
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Fitbit Outs Charge 5, With New Slimmer Design And Full Color OLED
Fitbit has made the Charge 5 official, complete with a brand-new, full-color OLED display, a slimmer design, and exciting new features. This is the first Fitbit tracker to feature a color OLED display, which is likely the cause of the $30 price bump to $180 compared to the Charge 4 price of $150. The display…
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Top 6 Best USB-C Cables – Updated August 2021
Most phones these days are using USB-C for charging, there are still some exceptions, but very rare. So it’s a good idea to pick up a few spare USB-C cables so that you can charge your phone anytime and anywhere. It’s a good idea to have one next to your bed, as well as one…
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How To Add Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card To Samsung Pay
With more and more places demanding that you be vaccinated or show a negative COVID-19 test, it’s a good idea to keep your vaccine card on your phone so you can show it when needed. And you can do just that with Samsung Pay now. Samsung Pay announced recently, that you can store your COVID-19…
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Oculus Launches The 128GB Quest 2 Without A Price Hike
The Oculus Quest 2 has a new 128GB model available and you can actually buy it starting from today. As Oculus just launched it earlier this morning. Since the initial launch of the Quest 2, there has ever only been two models you could acquire. A 64GB base model, and then the larger 256GB model…
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Philips Hue: Everything You Need To Know
Philips Hue is perhaps the most popular brand for smart lighting in the world right now. Part of this is because they were one of the first to adopt smart lighting, and they also make regular light bulbs so people trust them. But there’s still a lot that you need to know about Philips Hue.…
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Wear OS Users Starts Getting Spotify Offline Playback Feature
In a recent development, according to multiple Reddit users and The Verge, Spotify offline playback support is now officially rolling out for Wear OS users. The company has confirmed to The Verge that the update is now live for Wear OS users. Notably, this also includes the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, as they…
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How To Make Your Echo Listen For Specific Sounds
It’s pretty amazing what Alexa can do. But did you know that Amazon Alexa is able to listen for specific sounds? It’s true. Alexa can listen for a few different sounds right now – we expect that to improve in the coming months and years though. And since it is part of Alexa routines, it…
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NVIDIA Acquisition Of Arm Delayed Due To Regulatory Oversight
NVIDIA has officially announced that its efforts acquiring Arm is still ongoing, and it couldn’t finalize the deal due to regulatory scrutiny. Also, they hopes regulatory could finish its investigations before the end of 2022. NVIDIA announced the acquisition of Arm in September 2020. The deal was initially scheduled to be completed in 18 months.…
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How To Use Samsung Pay On The Galaxy Z Flip 3's Cover Display
Many might say that Samsung Pay is the best mobile payment option out there, better than Google Pay and Apple Pay. Largely because you can earn points when you use it. But also because it works almost everywhere thanks to MST. Though that is not available in the latest Samsung smartphones. But with the Galaxy…
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The Ten Best Headphones To Pair With Your Android Smartphone
Choosing a the best pair of earbuds or headphones for any purpose, whether for your computer or your Android smartphone and across an array of use cases, can be a challenge. In fact, it can be a bit like looking for a needle in a large field of haystacks. There are hundreds of potential brands…
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CEO Of Utah-based Phone Maker Saygus Charged With Fraud
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah has recently accused the CEO of Saygus Chad Sayers of fraud. According to the statement, Sayers deceived about 300 investors between 2012 and 2020 and received a total of about $10 million from them. He promised investors that his company would soon be worth billions…
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Top 10 Best USB-C Wall Chargers For Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Most phones this year are launching without wall chargers in the box, and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is no exception. Samsung first started this with the Galaxy S21 series earlier this year. You do get the USB-C to USB-C cable, but that’s pretty much it. Like Apple, Samsung is touting that this is an…
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Rally Racing And Android Come Together In Rush Rally Origins
Rush Rally Origins is a new racing game out on Android devices today. It’s a premium title with absolutely zero ads and no in-app purchases. So you can buy it once and enjoy the entirety of the game content contained within. If that sounds appealing to you, you can grab it right now on the…
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Facebook To Face Down Newly Amended Complaint From The FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amended complaint against social media giant Facebook, amid ongoing allegations that the company is breaking antitrust laws. The filing doesn’t appear to differ extensively from its previous complaint, which was summarily thrown out in June. But the FTC has addressed at least some of the larger concerns…
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Top 10 Best USB-C Wall Chargers For Samsung Galaxy S21 – Updated August 2021
As you are undoubtedly aware, Samsung is not putting chargers in the boxes with the Galaxy S21. This does allow the box to be thinner and smaller, but it sucks for those that don’t have another USB-C charger laying around to use for charging. Because of that, we’ve made sure to find the best USB-C…
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Support For Desktop-Style Chrome Windows Is Coming To Android 12
Chrome on Android 12 may come with the return of a revamped older feature, allowing users to keep multiple windows — or instances — of the browser open at once. That’s based on a recent report from XDA Developers, highlighting changes in the underlying code. The term linking the changes in the Chromium Gerrit repository…
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Poco X3 GT Review: Best Budget Gaming phone just got even better!
Poco X3 GT is the latest smartphone from Xiaomi’s global brand which has been releasing one phone after another in 2021. Earlier in spring, we reviewed the excellent Poco F3 and Poco X3 Pro which was an excellent follow-up to the earlier Poco X3 NFC. With the Poco X3 GT, it seems that Xiaomi decided…
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How To Force Apps Into Flex Mode On Galaxy Z Flip 3
New with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3 this year, is the ability to force apps into Flex Mode, within the Flex Mode Panel. Which is a neat feature to have, but it isn’t always as nice as you’d expect it to be. The setting is also hidden, to enable this, so today…
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Genshin Impact Wraps Up The Inazuma Story In Sep. With Patch 2.1
The miHoYo team is preparing for the launch of Genshin Impact patch 2.1, which lands in the beginning of September. The new update will wrap up the main storyline for the game’s newly released Inazuma region, which launched alongside patch 2.0. Patch 2.1 is titled Floating World Under The Moonlight. And will bring a wealth…
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Top 10 Best Backpacks For Back To School 2021 – Updated August 19, 2021
With the new school year fast approaching many students are going to be needing good solid backpacks to carry all their stuff, and we’ve rounded up some of the best options out there to make finding one easier. Everyone needs or wants a little something different out of a backpack. That being said, there are…
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Corsair's New HS80 RGB Wireless Headset Supports PS5, PC, & Xbox
Corsair has launched a new gaming headset called the HS80 RGB Wireless, an update from last year’s model with added support for PS5 and PS4. The headset also still supports Xbox and PC, so at face value it seems to be a nice all-rounder. Since PS5 and PS4 don’t support Bluetooth audio though, you’ll be…
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OnePlus 8T Gains AOD Screenshot, Bitmoji AOD & More With New Update
The OnePlus 8T users have a major new update coming their way, packing a bunch of goodies. It’s Android 11-based OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 for users in Europe and North America and OxygenOS 11.0.9.9 for users in India. But more importantly, there are several new features, bug fixes, and improvements to look forward to. According to the…
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Android Automotive: Everything You Need To Know
Over the past few years, Google has really been talking up this new “Android Automotive” platform, at Google I/O. And it’s about time we talked about what exactly Android Automotive is. Particularly now that GM is fully on-board with Android Automotive and will be using it with all of their upcoming vehicles – starting with…
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Discord: Everything You Need To Know
Discord these days is the popular choice for most people when it comes to communicating with friends and family online. Whether it be about games, movies, TV shows, food, or anything else. When Discord launched it became the go-to option for gamer communication. Opening up a new method for voice and text chat. Finally, gamers…
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Top 10 Best Smart Home Products Under $100 – Updated August 2021
So you want to get started in making your home, into a smart home. But you’ve started to take a look at some of the popular smart home products on the market and seen that they are fairly expensive. Don’t worry. You don’t need to start big to start the transition into a smart home.…
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Galaxy Note 9 Joins The August Security Update Party
The Galaxy Note 9 is picking up a new software update that introduces the latest, August 2021 Android security patch to the device. The 2018 S Pen wielding Samsung flagship is currently receiving the new update in Germany and the US. Yes, the update is already available to users stateside. First rolled out to users…
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Top 10 Best USB-C Wall Chargers For Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Like with the Galaxy S21 series earlier this year, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is also without a charger in the box. You do get the USB-C to USB-C cable, but that’s pretty much it. Like Apple, Samsung is touting that this is an environmental thing, to help make boxes thinner, and save on packaging.…
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Huawei To Sell Third-Party Devices In Its Offline Stores: Report
Huawei could be planning to follow in LG’s footsteps and start selling third-party devices in its offline stores. A recent post on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo claims that a smartphone codenamed Monica will be available in various Huawei stores soon. The said device will reportedly go on sale on August 20th. The report doesn’t explicitly…
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Google Pixel 6 Might Not Come With A Charger In The Box
The Google Pixel 5a will be the last Pixel-branded smartphone to ship with a charger in the box, potentially leaving the Pixel 6 without one. That’s based on a recent report from The Verge, citing a statement from the company. According to Google, the latest of its Pixel handsets will be the last to ship…
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Google Ends Free Unlimited Photos Storage With Pixel 5a
Google has reportedly confirmed that its Pixel 5a with 5G won’t have unlimited storage in Google Photos. Specifically, that applies both to “Original quality” and “Storage saver” quality photos in the cloud-storage app. While not necessarily surprising, this is the first Pixel-branded handset to ship without free space for images. This has been coming and…
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The VZR Model One Is A Gaming Headset For Audiophiles
Gaming headsets are a dime a dozen and many of them will even offer relatively decent sound, but the VZR Model One claims to deliver an unparalleled aural experience. Featuring a wired design, the Model One uses “CrossWave technology” to enhance your listening experience. VZR says this acoustically reshapes the audio waves before they reach…
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Google's Adaptive Charging Works Much More Efficiently On Android 12
In December last year, Google introduced a new adaptive charging feature to its recent Pixel phones to preserve battery health. It made the phones charge slowly at night, thus preserving the health of the battery. However, the feature wasn’t quite efficient at its job. But Google seems to have learned a lot over the past…
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The NVIDIA SHIELD TV Is Back Down To $129!
Amazon has the NVIDIA SHIELD TV on sale right now, bringing it back down to just $129.99. That’s going to save you $20 off of its regular retail price. And that’s good enough for an all-time lowest price. The SHIELD TV rarely gets discounted, in fact the last time it was discounted was during Black…
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Chrome Incognito Mode Update Shows Greater Transparency
Google is now preparing an update for its Incognito Mode landing page interface, rolled out already on the Canary Channel, aimed at giving users better transparency. Specifically, the changes offer a clearer picture of what Incognito Mode “does” and “doesn’t” do. As reported by TechDows, and as shown in the images below, in fact, the…
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How To Install Apps On Android Automotive
Android Automotive is still pretty new, and it’s only available on a handful of cars right now – mostly Volvo models. But it will be coming to more and more vehicles in the future. The new Electric Hummer is going to sport Android Automotive, for one. So let’s talk about how you can install apps…
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Skyline Quick Tips: Controlling Findings and Recommendations Visibility
Tweet Did you know that there are multiple ways to control the visibility of findings and recommendations in VMware Skyline? The first use case simply involves hiding the Finding and Recommendation itself. Let’s say, for example, that you want to hide all of VMware Skyline’s trivial Findings and Recommendations. Simply apply the appropriate filters to…
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This Is The Only Screen Protector You Should Buy For The Galaxy Z Fold 3
Now that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is out, or at least up for pre-order, you’re probably looking for some accessories to go along with it. And one that you are definitely looking for is, a screen protector. There are literally millions of screen protectors out there, but there is only one that is really…
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Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 got announced quite recently, and we’re here to compare it to its predecessor. Just to be clear, in this article we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G. The original Galaxy Z Flip does not offer 5G connectivity, while it has a weaker…
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Sonos Appears To Be Working On Its Own Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant from Sonos may be on the way, letting users interact with their speakers by voice without having to use something like Alexa. A customer survey being sent out to Sonos speaker owners (discovered by The Verge), asks users to indicate their interest level in a potential new product. That potential new product…
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Prime Gaming: Everything You Need To Know – Updated August 13, 2021
Prime Gaming is Amazon’s revamp of Twitch Prime. The gaming-related membership that it offers to subscribers of its Amazon Prime service. It’s essentially Amazon’s way of giving back to the gamers with a bunch of free stuff. And it’s something you should definitely take advantage of if you enjoy playing video games. Because there can…
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Your Facebook Messenger Voice & Video Calls Are Now More Protected
If you use Facebook Messenger for voice and video calls, they’ll now be encrypted with an E2EE protocol, making them more protected. Facebook says it’s beginning to roll this feature out as of today. However it doesn’t specify if the feature is rolling out to all users at the same time. Furthermore it’s not clear…
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Razer Has New Keyboard Accessories To Customize Your Setup
Razer keyboards are about to get more customizable thanks to the release of some new keyboard accessories the company has just launched. These accessory kits include three different products, wrist rests, key caps, and coiled cables. Prices range from $20 to $50 depending on what you’re getting. Or you can mix and match and get…
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Google Wants Your Chromebook To Do Android Gaming Better In The Future
Gaming on a Chromebook using Android apps is undeniably not the best experience for users. And that holds especially true for games and other apps that rely on touch interfaces. Even moreso where those don’t support keyboard and mouse inputs or Bluetooth controller input. But Google is now looking to fix that, based on recent…
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Google Meet Gets Ability To Set Up To 25 Co-Hosts For A Meeting
In a recent update, Google has fixed the problem of Google Meet hosts to control unruly participants in a meeting. Notably, Google Meet is getting the ability to set up to 25 co-hosts for a single meeting. Large scale meeting has now become the new normal. Most employees are working from home and meetings have…
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Rockstar Plans GTA Remastered Trilogy For PS5, Mobile, PC & More
Rockstar Games is apparently planning a release of the GTA Remastered Trilogy, set to launch on PS5, mobile, PC and numerous other platforms. According to a new report from Kotaku. There have been rumors for the better part of a year that these games were being made. But now confirmation comes from sources familiar with…
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This Gaming Device Runs Android And It Has Modular Attachments
GPD has a new device currently in development called the GPD-XP, which runs on Android and features modular button attachments. Like its own GPD Win 3, the Steam Deck, and numerous mobile phone gamepads, it has the style of a Nintendo Switch. With the display nestled cozily between two sets of controls on either side.…
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Practical Open Source Information — Event Schedule Now Available!
On September 16th, 2021, the Open Source Initiative will be hosting a free, virtual half-day event on Practical Open Source Information. Geared towards open source developers, scholars, lawyers and managers interested in learning about open source in practice, this unique event will feature speakers with extensive experience in the field — with a focus towards…
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Material You In Android 12 Beta 4 Brings Google Logo, Icon Changes
The update to Beta 4 of Android 12 is now available to testers and it’s delivering Material You alterations as the company pushes to finalize its theming changes. Specifically, the update reportedly affects the Google search bar and several Google icons. As well as a few less noteworthy but still important changes to existing themeable…
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Locking Chrome Incognito Tabs Could Soon Bolster Privacy For Android
Quite aside from visual updates like Material You in Chrome for Android and behind-the-scenes security changes, Googlers are also working to ensure privacy, including adding locking Incognito Mode tabs. That’s based on recent reports stemming from changes spotted in the Chromium Gerrit code repository. As might be expected, the code doesn’t reveal a whole lot.…
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Google Assistant & Search Prepare For Back-To-School Season With New Features
For the first time in over a year, students are about to physically go to their schools. But this post-pandemic physical schooling could be stressful for both students as well as their parents. Google believes it could help in certain situations. The company has just announced a bunch of new features for Google Assistant and…
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Here's What's Coming To NVIDIA GeForce NOW This Week
NVIDIA is expanding its game lineup for GeForce NOW this week, with the big title being Naraka: Bladepoint, a game which just launched today on Steam and is coming to The Epic Game Store in mid-September. Of course, Naraka: Bladepoint isn’t the only game joining the GeForce NOW roster today. Last week, NVIDIA announced that…
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Get The Samsung S Pen Fold Edition For Your New Galaxy Z Fold 3
Fresh off of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, the company is now offering its special edition, Z Fold-only S Pen. The S Pen Fold Edition, as Samsung is calling the gadget, is not just putting the pen up for pre-order. It’s available to buy outright and will ship within the standard…
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Top 7 Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Cases
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is here, and now it’s time to grab a case or two to protect your new foldable smartphone. Luckily, that’s the easy and cheaper part. But it is a good idea to protect your new smartphone. As the last thing you want to have happen, is for it to…
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 & Dimensity 810 Mid-range 5G Chipsets Announced
MediaTek has announced two new 5G mobile chipsets — Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810. Both these new chipsets are based on the TSMC’s 6nm manufacturing node. As seen with the previous Dimensity chipsets, both the Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810 SoCs will offer good performance and 5G connectivity even in a budget smartphone. The new mid-range…
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OSI’s 2021 Board Election is Concluded
Our Individual seat winners are Aeva Black and Catharina Maracke — both new to the OSI Board. We are also welcoming Hong Phuc Dang back and are excited to have Thierry Carrez join us as a new Affiliate Board Member. Thank you to all our members and affiliates for your discussions, your participation and your…
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Galaxy S20 Series, Galaxy Tab S6 Now Receiving August Update Worldwide
Samsung is on a roll today. After releasing the August 2021 Android security patch to the unlocked Galaxy S21 models in the US, the company has now pushed the same update to a bunch of other Galaxy devices, namely, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy Tab S6, and the international variants of Galaxy S20 series.…
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Google Fi Will Give You $400 To Buy The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Samsung’s own website might be the best way to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 but now it’s also appearing on the Google Fi store. And, as reports are beginning to show, it comes with a discount of its own. Although, not one that easily rivals what the OEM itself is offering and buyers…
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AT&T Offers $100 To Customers Forced To Change Their Phone Numbers
AT&T is offering some of its customers in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands as much as $100 to change their phone numbers. That’s based on reports stemming from emails the company is now sending out. In the email sent by the company, AT&T explains that some of those customers won’t, in fact, have a…
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Android 12 Material You Is Almost Ready For Google Chrome
Users participating in the Android 12 beta program can now turn on Material You theming in Google Chrome. That’s according to recent reports detailing the discovery of the feature in Chrome Canary on the platform. As might be expected, the feature is still in beta form. So there are some page and browser UI elements…
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Google One VPN Expands to Seven More Countries
After being limited to the U.S., Google One VPN is now live in seven more countries. It now covers five European countries in addition to neighboring Mexico and Canada. Google also updated its support page (via 9to5Google) to reflect the changes. Google One subscribers in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, Mexico, and Canada can…
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YouTube Makes It Easier To Skip Video Chapters With New Gesture
YouTube for Android is picking up a handy new gesture: the ability to jump to the previous or next chapter in a video with a two-finger double-tap. Spotted by Redditor u/magnatronmusic31 (via Android Police), it makes skipping video chapters all the more convenient and faster. According to the report, double-tapping with two fingers on the right…
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Welcoming Betsy to OSI's Team
We recently brought on Betsy Waliszewski to serve as our Director of Sustainability. She’s in charge of our fundraising efforts and sharpening up our communications with all the many stakeholders in the open source community and we couldn’t be more excited. Betsy comes to us after many years of involvement with several different parts…
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The Beats Studio Buds Get Their First Discount
The Beats Studio Buds get their first discount in this sale over at Amazon. Apple announced these earbuds over the summer for $149, which many felt was a great price for these truly wireless earbuds. And now they are $20 cheaper, coming in at $129. Making them even more impressive. Could they be getting a…
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August Security Patch Released To Galaxy Z Flip 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G has started receiving the August 2021 Android security patch. The new update is now rolling out for users of the clamshell folding phone in over a dozen European countries including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The rollout could soon reach users in the US as…
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Top 6 Best Screen Protectors For Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – Updated August 2021
Now that you’ve bought your Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, it’s now time to look at screen protectors. So you can keep that beautiful 6.8-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display clean and clear of scratches. There are basically two types of screen protectors on the market. There are the plastic ones made of Japanese PET Film, which…
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Google Signing Out Free Hangouts Accounts Ahead of Migration to Google Chat
Google is signing out Hangouts users from their accounts as part of the proposed migration to the free Google Chat app. This officially marks the end of Google Hangouts as a chat service, although enterprise customers have until the end of 2021 to make the switch. As noted by 9to5Google (via XDA), users opening the…
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Top 10 Best Keyboard Android Apps – 2021
There are a lot of compelling keyboard apps for Android, and we’ve decided to highlight the best ones. This is only our opinion, of course, as there are quite a few of them available in the Play Store. In the list down below, you’ll find 10 keyboard apps that we’ve highlighted. You’ll also find some…
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How To Play Xbox Game Pass Games On Your Android Phone
Xbox Game Pass is a service from Microsoft that lets you play games on console, PC, and even your Android device thanks to the cloud. While playing Xbox Game Pass games does require a subscription, the games you access don’t have to be paid for. Simply pay the monthly subscription fee, then you get unlimited…
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Twitter Introduces Twitter Spaces Co-Hosts
Twitter’s answer to Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces, is live and active. The service has just released a new feature that users should enjoy. According to a recent tweet, Twitter has unveiled co-hosts for the platform. Co-hosts for Twitter Spaces have the same power as the hosts We’re at a stage where social media companies are ripping…
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Top 7 Best Roborock Robot Vacuums – Updated August 2021
Roborock has silently become one of the best robot vacuum makers in the world. Starting off as a company that made robot vacuums for Xiaomi and then branching out into making its own under its own name. These days, most reviewers (including ourselves) would recommend a Roborock robot vacuum over almost any other robot vacuum…
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New Instagram Scam Gets Accounts Banned For Money
Instagram hasn’t been making the headlines too much recently, but now it is. Unfortunately, it’s not for a good reason, as there’s a new Instagram scam that has just surfaced. According to Motherboard, people have been having their accounts unrightfully banned. This new Instagram scam has earned scammers a lot of money Having your account…
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Navigate YouTube Videos Easier With Drag And Hold Scrubbing
You never realize how important the video scrubbing options are to a video player sometimes. YouTube has a few options which make video scrubbing easier, and it looks like the company is testing another one. According to a Reddit user’s post, YouTube will be implementing drag and hold scrubbing. Drag and hold scrubbing eliminates…
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Google Photos Memories Widget Finally Hitting Android Devices
Google previously released an update to Google Photos that created a Memories widget. It’s been available to only iOS users since then. Now, thanks to a Telegram group called “Pixels” we know that the feature is starting to hit Android devices. The Memories widget is only for some users at the moment Everyone knows that…
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Google Has Discontinued Its Older Nest Cameras
Google just pulled the veils off a new set of its Nest home security cameras. Its new cameras will bring some improvements and a lower price. Because of this, the company has discontinued the current models, according to 9To5Google. Three current Nest cameras will be discontinued Google launched some of its current Nest cameras a…
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Chip Shortage Will Disappear Soon, An Analyst Says
The vice president and senior credit officer at Moody’s, Lillian Li, says that the global chip shortage will soon disappear, Fortune reports. The chip shortage has affected numerous industries, including consumer electronics and the automotive industry. The more it lasts, the more it hurts industries. But it seems that the influential countries in the semiconductor…
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How To Export Chrome Bookmarks For Backup Or Use In Other Browsers
Learning how to export bookmarks from Google Chrome may seem like something that only power users would want. After all, with automatic history syncing, tabs that reload on startup, and other organizational features in the browser, most users won’t ever need to use the bookmarks bar. And, with tab groups now in place, alongside those…
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You're Gonna Want One Of These New 8BitDo Xbox Media Remotes
8BitDo has made a pair of media remotes for the Xbox Series X | S, and Xbox One consoles. And if you don’t already have a media remote for your own console, you’re gonna want one of these ones. 8BitDo is making two different models: The longer remote which comes with a number pad for…
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Whatsapp Officially Launches View Once Photos
A recent leak down at WhatsApp headquarters revealed that the company was working on a View Once feature for the app. Thanks to a Facebook blog post, we know that the feature is official. It promises to make your privacy more private. The View Once feature will cause media in WhatsApp to vanish after viewing…
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Marvel Future Revolution: Everything You Need To Know
Netmarble’s upcoming game, Marvel Future Revolution, is set to release this month. It’s the first open-world Marvel game on mobile devices, and is the follow-up to Marvel Future Fight. There are some similarities between both games. For the most part though, there’s a ton of changes. So we’re putting together a guide that will tell…
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Spotify Plus Adds Affordable Premium Listening In Limited Testing
Spotify is now reportedly testing out a new, more affordable plan with premium features, dubbed Spotify Plus. The cost of the plan, for now, is just a penny short of one dollar per month. And that nets some fairly significant benefits. At that price, users effectively get the two biggest features of the Spotify Premium…
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Google Tensor SoC: Everything We Know About The Pixel 6's Chipset
Google is getting ready to take a page out of Apple’s own book, with the Pixel 6 being powered by its own chipset. And we actually know quite a bit about this chipset already. Partly thanks to Google providing the details in a Tweet storm on August 2. We know that it will be called…
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Gboard Makes It Easier To Control Emojis, Stickers & GIFs
Gboard is getting dedicated settings to control emojis, stickers, and GIFs. Spotted by 9to5Google in Gboard version 10.8 on Android 12, the new settings provide better control over suggestions and the appearance of the related media. According to the report, the Gboard settings page now contains a new “Emojis, Stickers & GIFs” menu towards the…
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You Won't See Another YouTube TV Price Hike In The Near Future
YouTube TV is a great way to watch live TV, without being tied to a cable company, but in recent years, it has almost doubled in price. From a starting price of $35, to now $64.99. Luckily, for YouTube TV customers, you won’t be seeing a price hike in the “near term” according to Neal…
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Top 9 Best QLED Smart TVs
QLED is quickly becoming one of the more popular TV technologies out there. Many prefer it over OLED, since it provides a lot of the same benefits as OLED, but without screen burn-in and often times at a lower price. OLED is still the holy grail, but of course there are some issues with it.…
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OnePlus Plans To Sell 25 Million Nord Devices By 2023
OnePlus has been rising like a rocket since it launched the OnePlus One. Now, the company has some major plans and high hopes for its upcoming phones. The company just stated that it plans on selling a lot of Nord devices over the next couple of years. OnePlus is confident that it will sell 25…
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Google Pixel 6 Tensor Chip Applies Frame-By-Frame HDR To Videos
Google offered a first official preview of its incoming Pixel 6 handsets today and frame-by-frame HDR provided by its new Tensor SoC is easily among the most intriguing aspects discussed. And that’s reportedly going to be applied to videos shot with the new devices’ cameras. Now, there haven’t been too many details explored about the…
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Here's Just Some Of The Launch Countries For The Pixel 6 & 6 Pro!
The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are launching this Fall, and Google already seems to have confirmed some of the launch countries for both phones. Google hasn’t confirmed any exact release dates yet. But it did confirm the Fall window. Which probably means that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will launch…
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For The First Time, Pixel 6 Will Use An Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor
It’s a little crazy to say this out loud, but the Pixel 6 will be the first Pixel that uses an under-display fingerprint sensor. Given the fact that Samsung has been using them since the Galaxy S10 in 2019. Google stuck with a capacitive rear-facing sensor. Or went with facial recognition only on the Pixel…
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Gmail, YouTube Sign-In Support Ending For Android 2.3.7 Or Lower
In a new development, Google is taking what seems to be a necessary step to end sign-in support for its app on devices running Android OS version 2.3.7 or lower. According to Bleeping Computer, this step taken by Google will come into effect starting September 27. After that, Google will block logins on its native…
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How To Safety Check Your Chromebook Passwords, Security & Extensions
Google’s Chrome is widely considered one of the most secure browsers around, if not the most efficient, and that’s helped garner a position near the top among browsers. That’s on pretty much any platform. But that’s also led to the creation of Chrome OS — Google’s operating system for Chromebooks. And to the creation of…
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Amazon Will Fight Proposed $887 Million EU Privacy Violation Fine
Amazon has reportedly been hit with a fine of approximately $887 million — €746 million — as well as revision guidelines for its practices over alleged EU privacy law violations. That’s according to recent reports detailing the fine, which is being imposed by Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD). The decision to impose the…
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Should Samsung Launch Galaxy Note Instead Of S? Fan Petition Says So
Fans are now signing a petition to try and convince Samsung to abandon the Galaxy S series in favor of the Note. At the very least, for the next year, according to the verbiage of the petition. That’s according to recent reports detailing the statement made in the petition — which itself was started by…
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Google TV Phone App Now Arrives On The Play Store
According to a new report by Android Police (via Google TV blog), Google has updated the Google TV phone app. This will allow users to perform a few handy tweaks related to your Google TV. With the help of this Google TV phone app, users will be able to view more rows of personalized recommendations…
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Here's What Samsung's S Pen Pro Will Bring To The Table
An FCC filing earlier this month revealed that Samsung has a new stylus called S Pen Pro in the pipeline. The device is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (which supports S Pen) and a bunch of other Galaxy devices in a couple of weeks from now. Ahead of that, a fresh…
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August Security Update Is Here For The galaxy S21 Series
Samsung is once again leaving the competition behind in releasing the latest Android security patch to its devices. The August 2021 security update is now available for the company’s latest flagships, the Galaxy S21 series. The new update is currently rolling out to users in China but should soon make its way into other markets.…
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Top 10 Best Smartphone Chargers – Updated August 2021
With all the talk of smartphone makers deciding to nix the charger in the box this year. It might be a good time to pick up a new phone charger or two. And the Galaxy S21 is the first, of what we assume to be many, to remove the charger from the box. There are…
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The August Luna+ Lineup Lets You Explore The Vast Wilderness
Amazon Luna is gearing up for a few more games to be added, with the month of August adding three titles to the service. All three games will be added to the Luna+ channel. Of all the cloud gaming services, Luna seems to be adding games at the slowest rate. Amazon also doesn’t do a…
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Skyline Quick Tips: New Findings Notifications
Tweet Did you know that VMware Skyline will notify you when new findings and recommendations are available within the service? All you have to do is log into the Advisor Dashboard and if you see an notification Badge next to findings, click on it and be guided to the ones that could impact your active…
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Windows 11's Hardware Requirements Are Set In Stone
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 hardware requirements are not going to change. The company made waves when it introduced Windows 11 to the public. Flipping the script with the overall look and feel of the software. According to Microsoft, there are going to be specific and strict hardware specifications that your computer needs to…
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Are 6-Mic Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds
Bang & Olufsen, well-known for its world-class audio, has officially launched its first-ever noise canceling true wireless earbuds, dubbeed the Beoplay EQ. That’s based on reports following an official announcement of the new buds, set to launch next month in stunning black and gold configurations. The design of the new earbuds should be familiar to…
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Google Fit App Gets a ‘Browse’ Tab With New Data Logging Options
The Google Fit app for Android and iOS are getting a new ‘Browse’ tab. This tab helps users locate fitness and health data across all connected apps in one convenient location. Browse is located between the ‘Journal’ and ‘Profile’ tabs on the Fit app. The new tab has six health data categories with their own…
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Hulu + Live TV: Price, Supported Devices, Channels, Cloud DVR & More – Updated July 2021
Hulu has been around for many years, but what’s new is the + Live TV portion of the service. Hulu + Live TV is the company’s streaming Live TV service, it offers over 65 channels for only $54.99 per month. Much like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV was designed as a way for users…
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VMware Skyline Notifications in Customer Connect
Tweet Did you know that VMware Customer Connect will notify you of Skyline Collector Health Status and Critical findings that Skyline detects each week? All you have to do is log into the VMware Customer Connect portal and you’ll see a widget that provides all this information, as well as the number of Support Requests…
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Pixel 5, 4a 5G Google Fi Listings Removed Ahead Of Pixel 5a Launch
With the Pixel 5a 5G expected to arrive next month, Google‘s two most recent phones, Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, have gone out of stock in most retail stores in the US. Spotted by 9to5Google, both phones are no longer listed on Google Fi. It’s not just an “out of stock” label on the…
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Sony Has Sold A Whopping 10 Million PS5 Consoles
Sony today has confirmed that it just recently hit another sales milestone for the PS5. 10 million console units sold and shipped. This is taking into account global sales of the console and since it launched back in November of 2020. And while a majority of the console units were sold as pre-orders and the…
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Google Silicon: GS101 Chipset – Everything You Need To Know
Google is getting ready to take a page out of Apple’s own book, as it prepares to launch the Pixel 6 with its own chipset that was made in-house. Now, this would not be the first time that Google designed its own chipset. As it does design its own chips for its servers for Google…
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Instagram Accounts For Users Under 16 To Be Private By Default
In a recent development, the popular social media app, Instagram will be making accounts for users under 16 years of age ‘private’ by default. This means that no one can view your posts unless they are your follower. This move is well appreciated on part of the Facebook-owned social media app, Instagram. Because it helps…
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How To Blur Or Change Your Background On A Google Meet Call
Many of us have become accustomed to using video chats for meetings and such over the past year or so, due to the pandemic. And luckily these services have added some cool features since the pandemic started. Like the ability to blur your background or change it completely. That way your coworkers, friends and even…
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Android 12 Beta 3.1 Tweaks Rotate Animation
Android 12 is reaching the end of its beta stage and getting ready to go official. The latest beta is bringing some slight aesthetic tweaks to the software. The Android 12 beta 3.1 makes a slight change to the screen rotation animation. Not many people will notice this, but it’s still nice to have This…
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Zombies Mode Returns To Call Of Duty: Mobile This Week For Season 6
Call Of Duty: Mobile Season 6 is just around the corner, and it’s introducing a range of new content. This includes the fan-favorite Zombies mode, which has been out of the game for quite some time at this point. The title for the new season is called The Heat, keeping the Summer theme going. The…
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YouTube Stadia Crowd Play Is Back With A New Beta Application
Google is now officially re-opening beta for Stadia Crowd Play, reports indicate, letting YouTube content creators participate in games directly with subscribers. Creators will need a Stadia Account and to fill out a short application to get started. Stadia Crowd Play is essentially a way for YouTubers to livestream their gameplay and let fans join…
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LG Tone Free 2021 Earbuds Unveiled, Will Bring Neat Features
While no longer making phones, LG is not skipping a beat when it comes to other forms of technology like TVs and earbuds. Recently, the company just revealed an update to its line of high-quality earbuds. The Tone Free 2021 earbuds were announced in an LG newsroom blog post. The Tone Free 2021 earbuds will…
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Top 10 Best WiFi 6 Routers
WiFi 6 is the next generation of WiFi, and luckily you can already buy a WiFi 6 router for your home. And take advantage of these faster speeds and improved WiFi networking right now. If you’re unsure what WiFi 6 is, or if you need to upgrade, check out this explainer on what exactly WiFi…
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Spotify Adds New 'What's New Panel' To Show New Releases From Your Favorite Artists
Spotify is always trying to lure users to its platform by adding new features every now and then. Recently, as per a new development, it is adding a new ‘What’s New feature to showcase new releases from artists. Using this new Spotify ‘What’s New’ panel, users will be able to quickly get updated regarding new…
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Corning Gorilla Glass For Smartphone Cameras Is Coming To Samsung First
Corning is perhaps best known as the make of smartphone glass for displays and rear panels. With its key defining feature being that the company’s Gorilla Glass keeps those panels safe from scratch and drop damage. But now, the company will reportedly be shifting into coverings for cameras, with the first introduction of its new…
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Patent Images Show A Galaxy Z Flip With A Rotating Camera
With just under three weeks until the next Unpacked event, all eyes are on Samsung. While the company is getting ready for that, it’s still making time to work on future devices. A new series of patent images, spotted by Let’s Go Digital, shows us a Galaxy Z Flip with a rotating camera. When closed,…
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The Samsung Athlete Gift Bag For The 2020 Olympics Is Extensive
Samsung has been passing out Olympics-themed devices for some time now so it should come as no surprise there’s an official gift bag for this year’s event. Now, the official Samsung gift bag for all 17,000 2020 Olympic and Paralympics athletes has been revealed. Specifically, via TikTok by Great Britain slalom canoeist Bradley Forbes-Cryans. What’s…
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Android 12 Will Ditch Font And Icon Customizations
Android 12 is just about out of surprises as the third beta has been out for a while. A new discovery in the software has Pixel owners in a huff. The font and icon customization options that were present in the last two versions of Android are now gone. This issue was spotted in an…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Leak Suggests Selfie Camera Disappointment?
A new leak pertaining to the Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 camera array could come as a disappointment for fans of the selfie. Or at least to those that are fans of high-resolution selfies. According to a recent report, the most future-forward feature on the gadget might not be built around a future-forward sensor. What’s…
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Everything There Is To Know So Far About The New Wear OS – Updated July 23, 2021
The new Wear OS is still months away from now, but there are still some things we know about what it brings to the table. Google has been quiet on which current devices will get the update to it. But during the Google IO keynote on May 18, it did share some details about what…