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Huawei is building its own Google Maps (and Yandex and Booking.com are already on board)
Huawei is quietly gearing up to take on Google Maps with its own mapping service – and it's already got Yandex and Booking.com's ...
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Over 50% of Google searches result in no clicks, data shows
Google is hungry for your clicks. But it turns out that more than half of all Google Search queries now result in no clicks. ...
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The android Turing Test can tell us whether a robot is effectively a person
Alan Turing was recently announced as the face of the new £50 note for his code breaking contributions in World War II and ...
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Step up your note-taking game with these easy to use apps
Here are some of the best note-taking apps and tools: use them and you'll spend more time working on your ideas than waiting ...
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Drowning? Here are the best to-do apps to sort your life out
Here's a list featuring some of the best to-do apps to help you win at life. Thank us later.
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Study: Google Play is riddled with thousands of data-stealing counterfeit apps
A two year study, conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney and CSIRO's Data61, analyzed more than a million ...
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Google Play hosted 205 harmful apps with over 32M installs last month alone
It seems Google is losing the battle against sketchy Android software big time: there were 205 harmful apps with over 32 ...
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New Android 'sex simulator' ransomware spreads via SMS messages
A new family of ransomware attacks on Google's Android mobile operating system leverages SMS to spread, according to new ...
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How to switch Android Q's gesture navigation back to the old buttons
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps
Researchers say a Russian software firm fined by Obama for meddling in the 2016 US elections is making spyware disguised ...
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Android vulnerability lets hackers hijack your phone with malicious videos
A vulnerability in Android ( found in versions between 7.0 and 9.0) enables hackers to hijack your phone by tricking you ...
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Google confirms Search results are broken for ‘some’ Android users
No, you're not the only one: a bunch of Android users are complaining they're unable to load Google Search results in full ...
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Google’s Gallery Go is a lightweight Photos alternative that works offline
Google has boosted its app lineup for Android Go with Gallery go – a lightweight version of Photos that uses machine learning ...
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How to have Google Maps remember where you parked your car
This edition of TNW Basics is going to show you how to use Google Maps to remember where you parked your car. Hopefully taking ...
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Tons of iPhone users are joining the dark side by switching to Samsung
It seems Apple fans are finally shaking off the iPhone mania, with many of them switching to Samsung and other Android-powered ...
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Huawei wants to name its Android OS replacement 'Harmony' in Europe
Huawei has filed a trademark application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, attempting to register the ...
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Tinder made a Lite app that's 25x smaller than the original
Tinder is launching a lite version of its app especailly for emrging markets. The app is nearly 25 times smaller than the ...
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Spotify now has a Lite app for Android users in 36 countries
Spotify has just launched a Lite version of its Android app that's designed to work well on low-end devices and spotty connections. The ...
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10+ million Android users installed a fake Samsung update app (Updated)
Update (July 9, 2019): A Google spokesperson said the app violates Play Store guidelines, and the company has removed the ...
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Here’s how to delete or deactivate your Twitter account
If you’re still on the fence about deleting your Twitter account for good, you have the option to simply deactivate your ...
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How to keep YouTube videos playing in the background on Android
Love listening to music and podcasts on YouTube? Then you should check out this nifty trick that lets you play YouTube audio ...
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Here's the easiest way to find, lock, or wipe your lost Android phone
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its Galaxy Note 10 in August (Update: event invites hint at Aug 7 unveiling)
Samsung is said to be considering an August 7 date for its Galaxy Note 10 launch in New York, according to CNET. Will we ...
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After Europe, Google under fire for 'Android dominance' in India
The Indian antitrust watchdog has found that Google "appears" to have misused its power to prevent device manufacturers from ...
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Google is readying an AirDrop-style competitor for fast file transfers
Google is reportedly readying an easy way to share files across a variety of devices, including Android and Chromebooks, ...
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YouTube is making it easier to remove recommendations you don't like
YouTube has new ways to fine-tune browsing experience on the site — adds ability to remove channel suggestions and offer ...
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Microsoft's mysterious dual-screen Surface will reportedly run Android apps
The rumor mill has long suggested Microsoft is working on a dual-screen Surface, but we've seen little in the way of specifics. ...
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Google will no longer make tablets, but Chrome OS lives on
Google just killed off its plans to make two tablets to follow the Pixel Slate, and its chief of hardware noted that its ...
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YouTube is testing hiding comments in its Android app
YouTube's comment section is notoriously famous for funny and vile comments. The streaming service is testing out hiding ...
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Google is rolling out RCS messaging without waiting for carriers - here's what that means
Google is rolling RCS out without waiting for carrier support. The company is rolling out RCS support for Android users in ...
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Google Play hosted phishing apps impersonating Turkish cryptocurrency exchange
Malicious apps impersonating Turkish cryptocurrency exchange BtcTurk are circumventing Google’s recently adopted security ...
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PSA: Your Android phone is now a security key for signing in to Google on iOS
Google has announced that it's now possible to log into your Google accounts from your iPhones and iPads using your Android ...
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Review: Walmart’s $64 tablet is a pleasant surprise in a non-descript package
I'm going to come right out and say it: I didn't have high expectations when I agreed to review Onn's 8-inch Android tablet, ...
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Yet another cryptocurrency mining botnet caught targeting China
Security researchers have uncovered a Monero cryptocurrency mining botnet that seems to be targeting China. The botnet appears ...
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Bethesda wants you to test its game streaming tech with DOOM on iOS this year
Orion optimizes cloud gaming performance, as to reduce latency by up to 20 percent per frame, and reduce bandwidth requirements ...
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Huawei denies its Android replacement will launch next month
Well, this is a total mess.
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How to access Android's hidden developer options
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, ...
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Huawei's next big challenge is building its own OS
After a bunch of companies stopped trading with Huawei, the company is preparing for life after that. Most important of them ...
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The privacy-focused Tor browser is now officially on Android
After a long wait, privacy-focused browser, Tor, is finally on Android with a stable release. Last September, the Tor project ...
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The new Honor 20 series has great specs, but terrible luck
The Honor 20 series are a selection of phones with great specs, but considering Huawei's recent ban, terrible luck with release ...
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Google breaks up with Huawei, blocking it from Android apps and services
Google has blocked Huawei from accessing its apps and services on Android devices, following the Trump administrations blacklist. ...
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I'm walking Huawei: here are 4 great Android phones you can buy instead
Now Huawei phones have been banned from Android and other Google services, you might be on the hunt for a new handset – ...
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Get ready for the great Huawei-Android war of independence
Could Huawei divorce itself entirely from Google?
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eToro is giving away $1,650,000 worth of Ethereum for free
Want to make your first cryptocurrency investment without any of the risk? eToro is giving free Ethereum to anyone who opens ...
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Twitter will now let you add pictures, GIFs, and videos to RTs
Starting today, Twitter will now let you add pictures, videos, or GIFs to your retweets with comments. This update is rolling ...
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CHEAP: Samsung's Galaxy Watch range has some BEEFY DISCOUNTS
If you're on the hunt for an Android-based smartwatch, look no further: Samsung's Galaxy Watch range is currently on offer, ...
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CHEAP: Scrumptious 128GB Google Pixel XLs are now just $270, yum
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Boy, do we have a wonderful deal ...
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How to set a monthly budget for your Google Play purchases on Android
Google has updated its Play Store with a handy new feature that lets you set a monthly budget to help keep your app and digital ...
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This location tracking tech could save your life across the EU in 2020
AML is a little-know feature that automatically activates the geo-locating capabilities of iOS and Android phones, but countries ...
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Opera releases its browser with built-in cryptocurrency wallet to everyone
Opera’s long-awaited web-browser, Reborn 3, which features an integrated cryptocurrency wallet is officially launching ...
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New Android malware targets 32 cryptocurrency apps and 100 international banks
Meet "Gustuff," the new Trojan horse virus that's out to steal your cryptocurrency (and your fiat!) from your online accounts. ...
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Mozilla just launched an Android password manager
Firefox Lockbox lands on Android.
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Google now lets you easily compress photos straight from the Photos app
A few weeks ago, we explained how you can save space on your phone by using Google Photos to back up your pictures. Now, ...
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Android Q's hidden 'bubbles' suggest Google is rethinking notifications
Despite multiple redesigns and fundamental changes, one thing has remained true since the very first Android phone: you swipe ...
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Abra finally treats its users as adults, lets them handle Ethereum directly
Yesterday, cryptocurrency wallet and services provider, Abra, announced that users can now purchase Ethereum through its ...
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eToro now lets you buy cryptocurrency straight from your wallet
eToro is making it easier to load up your wallets with cryptocurrency. You can now buy crypto-assets with your debit or credit ...
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Google releases Android Q Beta 1 for all Pixels - here's what we know so far
As rumored earlier this week, Google has released the first beta for the next version of its mobile os, Android Q. Google ...
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Google squeezed an offline dictation AI into its keyboard app
Google says it's effectively miniaturized a cloud-based neural network system for speech recognition into an 80MB mobile ...
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Windows 10 test update lets you mirror your Android phone on your PC
Ever since Microsoft gave up on Windows Phone, the company has been focusing instead on tightening integration with the big ...
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Google’s Pixel 3 XL grows another notch lmao
Yes, you've heard it right: the most disliked feature on the Google Pixel 3 XL has been multiplying. Users are reporting ...
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How to turn on Slack's dark mode on iOS and Android
Slack's finally rolling out its dark mode on its iOS and Android apps. We'll show you how to turn on the dark mode, but first ...
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Report: Facebook ad clicks tumble, but the internet keeps on growing
The new 2018 Q3 Global Digital Statshot report from Hootsuite and We Are Social shows that there was plenty of change in ...
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None of the ‘mining phones’ announced at MWC19 actually mine cryptocurrency
A few blockchain startups announced new "mining phones" at Mobile World Congres (MWC) in Barcelona. The problem: none of ...
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Here's how to get Spotify Premium in India ahead of its official launch
People in India have eagerly waited for Spotify to launch in the country. Well, that date might arrive real soon, as the ...
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ActionDash works great for visualizing the time you waste on your Android phone
ActionDash, a free app for Android, comes in awfully handy for visualizing how much time you waste on your phone each day. ...
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I ranked mobile gesture-based navigation systems, and the iPhone is still winning
In 2017, Apple introduced gesture-based navigation for iOS on the iPhone X, and kick-started the trend of phones offering ...
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How to stop Facebook from tracking your location
Facebook is know to be notorious to track your data. You can at least limit the location data the social network collects ...
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Angel/Devil: Should I buy Apple Airpods?
Ever wondered if you should buy some Airpods? Us too. Luckily for you, we got an angel and a devil to weigh in and solve ...
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4 unconventional phones we reviewed in the past 3 months, ranked
We review a lot of phones at TNW. Here are four of the strangest devices we've covered over the past few months. You're welcome. ...
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How to track timezones around the world with these free apps
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Why I hatefully love Apple Music’s Android app
I've been using Apple Music since it launched nearly four years ago - even after I subsequently switched to Android devices. ...
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Twitter bug exposed some Android users' private tweets since 2014
Today, Twitter disclosed a bug persisting from 2014 on its platform that affected protected tweets and accounts on Android. ...
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Twitter's Android app finally gets a chronological timeline button
After rolling out the button to switch between chronological and algorithmic timelines for iOS, it arrives on Twitter for ...
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Verizon is testing a game streaming service targeting Android devices
The Verge reports that Verizon is the latest company to throw its hat into the game streaming ring, with a view to make it ...
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How Uber Lite was engineered to thrive in emerging markets
Last June, Uber launched its ‘diet’ app –Uber Lite – in India, with a view to support users with older phones, and ...
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VLC hits 3 billion downloads, and will soon add AirPlay support
VLC, the beloved open source video player, has now been downloaded over 3 billion times! On top of this, the company will ...
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AirPlay 2 is coming to more TVs, proving Apple can change its mind
The announcement during CES that a raft of TV brands are getting AirPlay 2 support is a sign that Apple is starting to change ...
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Someone embedded an Android tablet in a mirror, because 2019
Smart mirrors are a thing, apparently.
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7 awesome apps you might've missed in 2018
Tons of great apps came out in 2018, but it's hard to keep track. Check out TNW's list of awesome apps you might've missed. ...
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Android Q might get a system-wide dark mode
Android users have clamored for years for a dark mode across the entire OS, and it looks like the wait is nearly over
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Review: ABCMouse Learning Academy is my toddler's favorite app
I spent three months watching my toddler learn with the ABC Mouse Learning Academy. Here's why a subscription-based educational ...
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A recap of tech's crazy 2018
2018 brought us incredible robots, data theft, callous CEOs, errant self-driving cars, and yet another cryptocurrency crash. ...
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2018 was a crappy year for tech and science
2018 is dead! Here's just a few of the ways it was a crappy year for technology, science. From Elon Musk to cheating researchers, ...
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These are the 10 coolest Kickstarter campaigns of 2018
Kickstarter is always a mixed bag. On the one hand, there are some of the most innovative products on Earth, all in one place. ...
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This week's best Android games to help you forget about Tumblr
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your ...
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Firefox 64 offers better tab management and personalized extension recommendations
Firefox introduced its latest variant – Firefox 64 – last night with features like improved tab management and smart ...
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All those free apps on your phone are tracking your location and selling your data
The New York Times explained how many popular mobile apps are tracking your precise location round the clock, and then selling ...
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Asus' Zenfone Max Pro M2 phone takes on Xiaomi with a massive battery and a $180 price tag
Asus launched its mid-range Zenfone Max Pro M2 phone in India today, and priced it competitively at Rs. 12,999 ($181). The ...
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How to scan documents with your phone
In this article, we show you a quick and easy way of turning a physical document into a digital one using only your phone. ...
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This is the best way to record and share audio on Android
This is the best dictaphone app for Android.
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Epic Games' store is now open, promises a free title every fortnight
As promised, publisher Epic Games has thrown open the doors to its online store today, with a small selection of PC games ...
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Report: Some of you definitely did your Cyber Monday shopping at work
New data from analytics company Mixpanel reveals some facts about the habits of online shoppers -- namely that some of you ...
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Forget Siri: Here's how to use Google Assistant on your iPhone or iPad
It's safe to say the digital assistant wars are over. Siri, arguably, is awful, and the clear-cut favorite in the space is ...
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This week’s best Android games to help you avoid being trampled in Black Friday sales
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your ...
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Your Chromecast can now sync and stream audio along with Google Home speakers
If you've got audio playing on a Google Home speaker, you can now sync that up with anything connected to your Chromecast ...
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This magical device can turn your table into a touchscreen
The Puppy Cube is a magical device. It can turn any flat surface into a touchscreen and work as a normal projector too. Check ...
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EU’s investigation into Google AdSense is coming to a close
Margrethe Vestager, EU's Competiton Commissioner, confirmed at Web Summit in Lisbon that the probe into Google AdSense would ...
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Thousands of Google employees walk out to protest harassment, inequality
Google employees today took to the streets in a massive protest. At 11:10 a.m., in every time zone in which the staged walkout ...
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October in Africa: Egypt stifles tech innovation, Google gets busy
The Egyptian government has had a busy time of late, shutting down taxi app mergers, taxing e-commerce platforms, and enforcing ...
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Palm's new companion phone is the comeback we didn't ask for
The Palm brand is back, and this time, it's on a 'companion phone' that you might use on weekends. Sadly, it's not the return ...
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Apple acquires Shazam and announces it'll now be ad-free
Apple has officially acquired the musical identification app, Shazam. The hardware giant has also stated that the app will ...
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This week’s best Android games to play while avoiding your colleagues at lunch
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your ...
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Twitter will soon let you switch between algorithmic and real-time feeds
Twitter today announced a change to the way it shows tweets to users. The announcement detailed a future that includes ...
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Anti-semitic vandals rename Manhattan ‘Jewtropolis’ on Snapchat
New Yorkers using apps including Snapchat, Citi Bike, or The Weather Channel will have noticed that this morning New York ...
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Hands-on: The Elder Scrolls mobile game is violent fun, but feels shallow
At Gamescom 2018, we got the chance to play a demo of the upcoming 'Elder Scrolls: Blades' game for mobile. It's free-to-play ...
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All Android phones should run stock OS (including you Samsung!)
Countless consumers around the globe cherish the customization options available to them when it comes to their smartphones, ...
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Researchers find tons of red flags in Bitfi’s ‘unhackable’ cryptocurrency wallet
An ad-hoc collective of security researchers and hackers has revealed that the Bitfi cryptocurrency wallet is full of spyware ...
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We tried to force our intern to exercise with this app — it half-worked
Goya-Move is an app that stops children using their phones until they've hit a specific step count. We reviewed it by testing ...
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Instagram is testing out a new feature to remove creepy followers discreetly
Instagram is allowing some public users on Android to pick and choose who can follow them. This comes as an alternative to ...
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WORLDSTAAAR: Watch if Google gets whacked with an $11B fine by the EU
Google will most likely be hit with a record fine from the EU today. This is set to be focused around its Android operating ...
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Report: Apple's iPhone 6 has the highest failure rate among iPhones -- but Samsung is worse
A recent study of the past five years' worth of iPhone releases saw that the iPhone 6 was, hands down, the worst Apple handset ...
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Here’s what Sirin Labs’ $1,000 blockchain phone looks like
Remember Sirin Labs – the Israeli manufacturer that built the $16,000 Solarin smartphone nobody wanted? The company is ...
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Opera is expanding its suite of cryptocurrency tools with a built-in wallet
Opera is preparing to give Android users a built-in Crypto Wallet, the latest in its suite of tools for cryptocurrencies. ...
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Find My iPhone doesn't work on an Android device
If you've misplaced your iPhone and only have an Android device to track it down with, you're sadly out of luck. Find My ...
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5 pieces of wearable tech for meditation & mindfulness
With projections on wearable tech becoming a $75 billion dollar industry by 2025, the largest sector ripe for cashing in ...
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Facebook for Android now lets you save videos to watch offline
Facebook is battling poor internet connectivity by giving you the option to view videos offline.
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You can now add color to your Facebook posts
Facebook is today adding a small feature that's a big visual departure for the platform: you can now add background colors ...
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9 of the best apps for sharing files between devices and friends
Here are the best apps for moving files between your computers and devices and sending them to your contacts. For Android, ...
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How to grow and monetize your Instagram account
Instagram has been the most disruptive social network to redistribute social power away from paparazzi and publications ...
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Facebook's 'Bonfire' comes to Android (sort of)
Facebook's latest attempt at a standalone app -- that totally isn't a complete copy of another -- is available now on Android. ...
