Tensions between the U.S. and Huawei show no sign of easing. Last week, the electronics giant announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the government over an “unconstitutional” ban on its products. Meanwhile, earlier this week, the U.S. threatened German intelligence over the country’s use of Huawei 5G products. The company has understandably been […]
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Android Q has a trick to make Wi-Fi password sharing a whole lot simpler
Do you know your house’s Wi-Fi password, or is it lost in a stack of papers in one of seven possible drawers?
If it’s the latter (it sure is for me), you’ll welcome Android Q’s new, clever way of sharing Wi-Fi passwords: Via a QR code.
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Google releases first beta version of Android Q
The next version of Android is here… sorta.
Like clockwork, Google’s released the first beta version of its mobile operating system, Android Q, for developers. The new version of Android is available to download for all Google Pixel owners — that’s for Pixel 1, 2, and 3 — and includes a number of updates ranging from improved security to with the most notable being support for foldable devices.
One of the biggest issues facing foldable devices is how Android will adapt to the various modes when folded and unfolded. Different devices will have have different display configurations and it’s important Android can morph appropriately. Read more…
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View More Google releases first beta version of Android QNew Android adware found in 200 apps on Google Play
Security researchers have found a new kind of mobile adware hidden in hundreds of Android apps, and downloaded more than 150 million times from Google Play. The malware masquerading as an ad-serving platform, dubbed SimBad by researchers at security firm Check Point, infected more than 200 apps which, likely unbeknownst to the app developer, would […]
View More New Android adware found in 200 apps on Google PlaySamsung Galaxy S10e review: ‘Small’ phones are back
Samsung Galaxy S10e
$749.99 (starting)
The Good
Super fast performance • Reliable physical fingerprint reader • Fun ultra-wide secondary camera
The Bad
Bixby button only partially customizable • Wireless PowerShare feature was slow
The Bottom Line
Samsung’s Galaxy S10e costs less and has virtually every feature the S10 and S10+ have, including one they don’t: a physical fingerprint reader that works really well.
⚡ Mashable Score
4.75
4.75
😎 Cool Factor
4.0
4.0
📘Learning Curve
5.0
5.0
💪Performance
5.0
5.0
💵 Bang for the Buck
5.0
5.0
As much as much as I like Samsung’s bigger and pricier S10+ — it’s only a couple of complaints shy of perfect — the smaller and cheaper Galaxy S10e, which starts at $750, is a better phone. Read more…
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View More Samsung Galaxy S10e review: ‘Small’ phones are backCrappy in-display fingerprint readers are ruining new phones
In-display fingerprint readers — biometric sensors embedded within the screens of many new phones — are garbage. They must be purged from all future devices unless they get significantly better soon.
There, I said it, and boy does it feel great to get that off my chest. Because it’s true.
As a tech reviewer, I’m in the enviable position of being able to test out new devices before they trickle down to everyone.
Sometimes it’s great and sometimes it’s not. It sucked to live without a headphone jack on the iPhone 7, but was life-changing to use AirPods before anyone else could. It was really fun to use phones like the Vivo Nex S and Oppo Find X, with its motorized cameras, and even the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, with its fidgety sliding design. Read more…
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Lenovo Smart Tab M10 smart display and tablet hybrid on sale for $50 off at Amazon
Not sure if you should get a smart display or a tablet? Get both.
We’re not saying you should shell out mountains of money to get two devices, but you should think about picking up a hybrid like the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 at one low cost. The 2-i…
How to enable ‘dark mode’ in 10 popular mobile apps
In the past year or so, several apps (and even entire operating systems, like macOS Mojave) have gotten a feature typically called “dark mode,” which is essentially a new color scheme with light text on a dark background.
I’m a big fan of the dark mode. Not only does it save battery — it requires more energy to light up a laptop or a phone screen with a slab of bright white than a dark grey or black — but it also makes everything look cool.
We’re still waiting for some major platforms to get a dark mode — Android is nearly there, for example — but you can already get it on a number of popular mobile apps, including YouTube, Facebook Messenger, Twitter and more. Read more…
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Samsung Galaxy S10 review
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The Galaxy S10+ is everything I expect from Samsung after a decade of refining its Android phones
The phone’s large, notch-free display is a visual treat on the eyes. Samsung’s One UI customization of Android 9 Pie is clean, fast, and responsive — exactly the way software should be. The Galaxy S10+ powers through up to two days on a single charge. The cheapest model has twice as much storage as the least expensive versions of Apple’s latest iPhones. There’s a new third camera on the backside and a second one on the front. Read more…
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View More Samsung Galaxy S10 reviewGoogle gives Android developers new tools to make money from users who won’t pay
Google today is introducing a new way for Android developers to generate revenue from their mobile applications. And no, it’s not subscription-related. Instead, the company is launching a new monetization option for apps called “Rewarded Products.” This will allow non-paying app users to contribute to an app’s revenue stream by sacrificing their time, but not […]
View More Google gives Android developers new tools to make money from users who won’t payGoogle introduces educational app Bolo to improve children’s literacy in India
Google is expanding its suite of apps designed for the Indian market with today’s launch of a new language-learning app aimed at children, called Bolo. The app, which is aimed at elementary school-aged students, leverages technology like Google’s speech recognition and text-to-speech to help kids learn to read in both Hindi and English. To do […]
View More Google introduces educational app Bolo to improve children’s literacy in IndiaTransportation Weekly: Polestar CEO speaks, Tesla terminology, and a tribute
Welcome back to Transportation Weekly; I’m your host Kirsten Korosec, senior transportation reporter at TechCrunch . This is the fourth edition of our newsletter, a weekly jaunt into the wonderful world of transportation and how we (and our packages) move. This week we chat with Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath, dig into Lyft’s S-1, take note […]
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