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Google beefs up your account security with new in-app alerts
If Google detects suspicious activity in your account, it sends you an email or an Android alert about it. The problem is ...
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Spotify finally lets you search songs by lyrics — it's all I've ever wanted
I often get annoyed when a song is stuck in my head and I can't find it because I only know a few words of its lyrics. I ...
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Google Maps is getting a UI for driving — and it looks a lot like Android Auto
Android Police has spotted a new user interface on Google Maps. It looks useful, if you use Maps, but it also looks a lot ...
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Adobe is making it less of a nightmare to read PDFs on your phone
Adobe is rolling out a new AI-powered feature in Adobe Reader that'll make PDF files a lot more readable and responsive on ...
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Here's our best look at Google's new Android TV Chromecast yet
We've been hearing rumors about a new Android TV-powered Chromecast -- with a proper remote control, finally -- for months. ...
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Android 11: Here are the 8 best new features
After months of several beta updates, Android 11 is finally here. Google today publicly released the latest and greatest ...
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YouTube might finally support picture-in-picture mode on your iPhone
You might finally be able to text the friends while watching YouTube on your iPad and iPhone devices. Google's testing picture-in-picture ...
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OnePlus will reportedly launch a $200 phone in the US this year
OnePlus' $400 phone, the OnePlus Nord, didn’t land in the US to court people looking for a cheaper option from the brand ...
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Google admits its Android Auto assistant is a little, umm, slow
Android Auto users report that a recent update from Google has broken the app's assistant feature. Users are say the laggy ...
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Android 11 will make you use the default camera system in third-party apps
Android 11 will no longer let you take photos from your choice of the app through camera picker. Don't worry, it doesn't ...
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Android Auto vs Android Automotive: What’s the difference?
Android Auto and Android Automotive have very similar names, but they are different in a couple of key ways. Get to grips ...
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Telegram introduces end-to-end encrypted video calls
Telegram is introducing end-to-end encrypted video calls on its platform as the chat app completes seven years. Right now ...
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Windows Insiders can now run Android apps on PCs with 'Your Phone' update
One of the most interesting announcements from Samsung's Note 20 reveal was that you would be able to run the phone's apps ...
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Google adds Smart Compose to Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android and iOS
Google is bringing several updates to the mobile apps for Docs, Sheets, and Slides, chief among them the time-saving Smart ...
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ wanna give the iPad Pro an Android beating
Samsung released two new tablets today at its Galaxy Unpacked event: the Galaxy Tab S7 and the Galaxy Tab S7+. At first glance, they might remind you of Apple's iPad Pro, and they kind of want to achieve the same goal in the Android world. In true Samsung style, the tablets are ...
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How to prevent people from snooping on your private files and photos on Android
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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Android's AirDrop rival, Nearby Share, is finally here
While I've always been an Android user, if there's one feature I've long been jealous of people in Apple's walled garden, ...
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WhatsApp might soon work with the same phone number across multiple phones
WhatsApp has taken another step towards introducing one of the most awaited features -- the ability to use the chat app on ...
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Here's our best look at the OnePlus Nord yet
OnePlus hasn't been shy about teasing the OnePlus Nord, its upcoming 'midrange-but-premium' phone, in the weeks leading ...
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Spotify rolls out podcast charts to make it easier to find new shows
Spotify is rolling out a revamped podcast discovery experience. Starting today, users will be able to browse popular shows ...
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How to mute notifications while mirroring your phone screen
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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Google will host a Reddit AMA to answer developers' questions about Android 11
Google wants to give developers a better idea of what they can expect from Android 11 — so it's hosting a Reddit AMA session ...
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You can now make Google Meet calls right from the Gmail app
As more people have been working from home than ever, Google Meet has exploded in usage over the last few months. The company ...
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Android 11's public beta is out -- here are the best new features
Google today released the first public Android 11 Beta. Normally the company would leave its biggest announcements for Google ...
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Twitter test guilts you for retweeting unread articles
A new feature from Twitter would essentially ask users if they're sure they'd like to retweet an article if they haven't ...
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Google promises to improve the Pixel Buds' connectivity problems 'in the coming weeks'
When it comes to design, features, price, and usability, Google's 2020 Pixel Buds get almost everything right. As I wrote ...
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Google Maps makes it easier to share your location with Plus Codes -- no address required
When you need to give someone your location, you usually point them to an address. Here in NYC, you often point them to an ...
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Chrome is testing dark mode for Google Search
You might soon be able to rummage through the internet... but in dark mode. Chrome is testing a dark theme for Google Search. ...
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Qatar forces residents to install its coronavirus tracker — or face the consequences
Qatar is making it mandatory for all citizens and residents to install its coronavirus tracker when going out — or face ...
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Report: The iPhone 12 Pros will come with 120Hz screens and bigger batteries
We won't be seeing new iPhones until the fall - and that's if coronavirus doesn't delay things further - but that isn't stopping ...
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How to stream local files to your Chromecast or Android TV
Do you want an easy way to cast your local and downloaded files to your Chromecast or Android TV? Then this is the guide ...
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YouTube rolls out personalized 'topics filters' on iOS and Web
YouTube is making it easier for you to watch videos on topics that you like. The streaming company is rolling out recommendation ...
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Leak: The budget-priced 'OnePlus Z' could launch in July
In the months leading up to the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro's launch, we'd heard multiple rumors pointing to a 'OnePlus 8 Lite,' ...
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New Android ransomware threatens to 'expose' your porn escapades to the FBI
No, the FBI doesn't care about the porn you may or may not have downloaded — but Android hackers sure want you to believe ...
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WhatsApp increases group call limit from 4 to 8 people (Update: Rolling out)
Update (29/04/2020): This feature is rolling out to everyone through updates for iOS and Android apps. https://twitter.com/wcathcart/status/1255168854382137347?s=20 WhatsApp ...
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Fortnite finally on the Google Play Store as Epic loses year-long standoff
Epic Games has finally launched smash hit Fortnite on the Google Play Store -- and it wants everyone to know it's not happy ...
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Google created a braille keyboard for Android, no new hardware required
For people who are blind or have severely impaired vision, typing on a smartphone or computer typically requires an expensive ...
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Facebook launches Tuned, a scrapbook messaging app just for couples (with iPhones)
Every once in a while, Facebook spits out an idea for an app via its NPE, or New Product Experimentation team. The team was ...
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Russia developing coronavirus tracking app to ensure patients stay home
It seems Russia is taking a leaf out of China's book. It's rolling out an app to track citizens diagnosed with coronavirus ...
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Here's why Huawei's P40 has US components despite the ban
A teardown has revealed that Huawei's P40 has US components — despite the fact they should be banned. We explain how this ...
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Here are some mobile and browser games you can play online with friends
Stuck inside with only a phone? Here are some mobile and browser games that you can play with friends online to get you through ...
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Huawei's P40 Pro+ packs the craziest camera in a phone yet
After months of rumors and speculation, Huawei's P40 Series is finally here, made up of three models. Once again, Huawei ...
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Use this code to remove the Coronavirus Tracker ransomware
If you installed the malicious Coronavirus Tracker app for Android, we've got some good news: You can unlock your phone without ...
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How to use Chrome's media controls to easily switch between videos and podcasts
This is how you use Chrome's media control button to switch between YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify content without juggling ...
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Google Play now has dark mode — here's how to turn it on
I get it when it comes to WhatsApp, Messenger, Gmail and Instagram, but you must be an absolute specimen of a human to want ...
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The iPhone can now (barely) run Android thanks to Project Sandcastle
Just a few hours ago, we wrote about how it's now possible to jailbreak an iPhone with a rooted Android device. But we have ...
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You can now jailbreak the iPhone... with a rooted Android phone
People have been jailbreaking iOS devices for years in an effort to add a little more flexibility to Apple's walled garden. ...
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It's official: WhatsApp is rolling out Dark Mode to all users
WhatsApp is finally launching its most requested feature: Dark mode. The stealthy option has basically become a must-have ...
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Apple won't let villains have iPhones in movies, Star Wars director says
Star Wars and Knives Out director Rian Johnson explains why you should rule out a character as a suspect, if you've seen ...
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Android 11 lets you assign shortcuts to a double-tap on the back of your phone
When I moved from a Pixel 3 to 4, I found myself missing the fingerprint sensor much more than expected. Not because of the ...
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Microsoft is bringing its Defender security software to iOS and Android
In the past couple of years, Microsoft has made some solid apps for iOS and Android. Now, the company is planning to bring ...
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New Android 11 feature suggests Pixel 5 might support reverse wireless charging
Last night, Google dropped the first developer preview of its upcoming Android 11 mobile operating system. While the company ...
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Android 11 tries to make floating chat bubbles a thing again
When Google first began teasing Android 10 last year - then still known as Android Q - it led us to believe the company would ...
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Microsoft brings combined Word, Excel, and PowerPoint app to iOS
It was just a couple of days ago that Microsoft publicly introduced its super-handy combined Office app to the Google Play ...
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Google introduces one-time location access for apps in Android 11
Last year, Apple introduced a new control for location tracking with iOS 13, which allowed apps to access your location ...
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Mozilla launches a VPN app for Android and Windows
Mozilla, the organization behind Firefox browser, is bringing its VPN (Virtual Private Network) service to Android and Windows ...
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Facebook is testing tabs to organize your News Feed
Facebook caused a lot of hullabaloo when it changed the News Feed from chronological order to an algorithmic ranking, and ...
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Spotify just made it easier to see what podcasts are about
Spotify wants to make it easier for you to discover podcasts you might dig, so it's revamped its podcast section to better ...
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It’s no surprise Galaxy Z Flip and Razr phones are breaking
Color me surprised: Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola's Razr foldables are already breaking — and chances are this is ...
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Microsoft just combined Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into a single handy Android app
Most of us have more apps than we need on our phones, so I've always been a little annoyed that reading Microsoft Word, Excel, ...
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How to restore WhatsApp messages when you get a new phone AND a new number
Did you just get a new phone and a new number and want to restore your WhatsApp chat histories? Get in here to find out how ...
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Andy Rubin's Essential is shutting down
It's been a tough few weeks in the smartphone world. First BlackBerry Mobile announced it would soon stop selling phones. ...
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How to save data while watching Netflix on Android
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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WhatsApp no longer works on millions of (very) old phones
On February 1, 2020, WhatsApp ended support for some of the oldest devices still in use. This includes iPhones running iOS ...
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Trump's former campaign manager really digs Escobar's new foldable phone
First it was Tesla. Then it was Apple. Now Escobar Inc — the mighty tech company owned by Pablo Escobar's brother Roberto De ...
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Google Translate will soon transcribe recordings in other languages
The search giant showed off a new transcription feature in the Google Translate app during an event at its San Francisco ...
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You can now bother Google for tech support with #AndroidHelp
No, it's not a scam: Google is now officially providing tech support for Android-related questions over Twitter. Just use ...
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Ring's Android app reportedly sends data to third-party trackers
Ring, the Amazon-owned security camera company, has been caught in another privacy mishap. A report published by Electronic ...
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Don’t update Twitter for Android — it crashes (but you can fix it)
Twitter has advised users against downloading the to the latest version of the app on Android because it crashes. Here's ...
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WhatsApp finally gets dark mode on Android — here's how to enable it
WhatsApp is finally getting dark mode on mobile — but only for Android for the time being, so iPhone users will have to ...
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Google may soon let you record phone calls on Android
I'm pretty sure most of have wished we could record our phone calls at one point or the other. I often interview people over ...
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Google Assistant now lets you torment roommates with ‘household notes’
Forget about the good ol' passive-aggressive refrigerator note: Google Assistant will let you leave "household notes" on ...
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iMessage-style texting is now available on Android across the US - here’s how to get it
Google completed its rollout of RCS text messaging support on Android last week, and the service is now available on all ...
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How to send tabs, links, and text from Chrome to your Android device
Google Chrome's latest features make it easy to share content between your desktop and Android devices. Here's how to beam ...
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How Huawei powered through a tough 2019 and came out on top
Huawei has had a tough year. The company’s fight with the US government impacted its business across the globe, but this ...
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Huawei still banking on Android, HarmonyOS phones still a year away
After announcing its new operating system HarmonyOS in August, the company has only released one Honor-branded smart TV running ...
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Google Maps' new Incognito mode comes to iOS
Google normally keeps a record of your rough location, which can be handy if you want to remember a place you've visited ...
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Google rolls out a chat feature in Google Photos — use it before it’s axed
Google has a notorious habit of launching a new messaging app now and then. The lineup includes – both active and inactive ...
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Pablo Escobar's bro launches a $349 foldable phone. Its killer feature? Confidence
Escobar Inc — the company of Pablo Escobar's biological brother — has landed the first crushing blow to apple: a $349 ...
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CHEAP: Si! Ja! Da! Here's 95% off a lifetime membership to language-learning app Mondly
We all want to learn another language, right? Well, this lifetime membership to the language learning app Mondly could be ...
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Popular Android apps are shipping with outdated bug-ridden software
Researchers have found that several popular Android apps, including Facebook, Instagram and WeChat, come with outdated software ...
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Antivirus giants form new coalition to put an end to stalkerware
Antivirus vendors and non-profits including Avira, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and Kaspersky have banded together ...
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Bug in Google Camera put Android users at risk of being secretly recorded
Researchers found vulnerabilities in Google's Camera app (and other Android devices), which made it possible for hackers ...
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Instagram cracks down on app that allowed users to stalk private profiles
Instagram is cracking down on Ghosty, an Android and iOS app that allowed users to look into private profiles without their ...
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Bugs in Qualcomm chips leaked private data from Samsung and LG phones
Researchers have disclosed a set of vulnerabilites affecting Qualcomm chipsets that could allow a potential attacker to steal ...
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Google forges new 'app defense alliance' to fix Android malware menace
Google officially announces a partnership with cybersecurity firms ESET, Lookout, and Zimperium to catch sketchy apps before ...
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How to enable dark mode on WhatsApp Web
If you put dark mode on everything, you'd be delighted to know you can now enable the feature on WhatsApp web — on both ...
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Microsoft packs Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and PDF tools into one nifty app
Last night, Microsoft unveiled a new Office app that bundles Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and PDF into one. The app – available ...
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How to lock WhatsApp with your fingerprint (or face) on Android and iOS
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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45,000 Android devices infected by new unremovable xHelper malware
xHelper Android malware capable of reinstalling itself even after being manually removed has reportedly infected more than ...
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Microsoft rolls out first preview of Xbox-to-Android streaming
Microsoft today rolled the first preview of its Xbox Console streaming feature, meaning you can stream games from your Xbox ...
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The Google Pixel 4 reviewed... acrostic-ly
Welcome, one and all, to the world's only acrostic review of the Google Pixel 4 — the content you didn't even know you ...
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Apple and Google remove 50+ apps that served malicious ads
Apple and Google have cumulatively removed over 50 apps from their respective mobile app stores that were found serving malicious ...
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6 revelations I had during the Oppo Reno 2's European launch
We attended the Oppo Reno 2's launch in London and... had some inspiring thoughts about the state of the phone industry throughout. ...
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WhatsApp for Android has mysteriously disappeared from Google Play [Update: It's back]
WhatsApp, one of the world's most popular privacy-oriented messengers, has suddenly disappeared from Google Play — and ...
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Google is rolling out dark mode for Gmail and Maps
Google has confirmed it's releasing dark mode for Gmail and Maps for Android 10 and iOS 11+, which leaves everyone else with ...
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Google wants Android phone makers to use the same USB-C standard for fast charging
Fast charging is quite an important feature in Android devices. Phone makers are constantly trying to outdo each other with ...
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Instagram now supports dark mode on iOS 13 — here's how to enable it
Instagram has updated its app for iPhone with a dark mode that matches iOS 13's system-wide dark theme. Here's how to turn ...
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Android stalker app cases increase by 373% in 2019
Stalkware apps have increased a whopping 373 percent during the first eight months of 2019 when compared to the same period ...
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Signal patches Android bug that allowed hackers to answer calls on your behalf
Signal fixes flaw in its Android app that could potentially allow a bad actor to force a call to be answered at the receiver's ...
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Sony's rolling out PS4 Remote Play to all Android devices
Sony's releasing its 7.00 update for the PS4 this week, which adds support for the console's Remote Play feature to all Android ...
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How to make listening with one earbud better on Android and iOS
Do you often listen to music and podcasts with only one earbud in your ears? Here's how to make the most of this habit on ...
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iPhone 11's Deep Fusion makes the Android fan in me very upset
Apple has finally given us a taste of its new camera feature, Deep Fusion, in the latest release of iOS (13.2), and now I ...
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It's real: Microsoft announces the Surface Duo, a dual-screen Android phone
Microsoft announced a bunch of stuff at its event including a dual-screen device running new Windows 10X, the Surface earbuds, ...
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OnePlus unveils its first TV, a 55-inch 4K model powered by Android at $1,408
OnePlus has launched its first TV, the 55 Q1 Pro. This is a 55-inch model, and it comes with Android TV - plus a couple of ...
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First impressions: The OnePlus 7T is the love child of the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro
The OnePlus 7T gets some features from the OnePlus 7 Pro released earlier this year, and dumps them into a slightly redesigned ...
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Google brags its Android alternative for low-end phones is now even faster
Google is making its Android Go — a lightweight alternative of its mobile platform design to run smoothly on low-end phones — ...
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Mobile malware campaign targeting Uyghur Muslims impacted Tibetans too
The mobile malware campaign targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in China was also directed at senior members of Tibetan ...
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This leaked video shows Android for feature phones might be in development
Over the years, mass manufacturing of phones has made it possible to get a smartphone for as low as $100. However, these ...
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WhatsApp's 'Delete for Everyone' doesn't delete media files from iPhones
WhatsApp's 'Delete for Everyone' feature could leave traces of your messages, due to a discrepancy in the way the it works ...
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CHEAP: What a lovely bunch of sweet deals on OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro
With so many discounts available, there's never been a better time to grab a OnePlus 7 or 7 Pro than now. Hurry up, though: ...
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Motorola’s doing smart TVs now – starting in India with 6 models from $196
Lenovo-owned Motorola is now putting its badge on a smart TV for the Indian market, with a range starting at 32 inches and ...
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ICE is paying an Israeli security company $30M to break into phones
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded its partnership with Israeli digital forensics firm Cellebrite, ...
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Google purges 24 malware-ridden apps that were downloaded 500,000 times
A new malware campaign called Joker targeting Android has been found to engage in ad fraud at least since early June 2019. ...
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Samsung says Galaxy Fold will run 'hundreds' of optimized apps at launch
Samsung's Galaxy Fold was delayed so much we were beginning to think it wouldn't even come out this year. Luckily that all ...
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Leak: Google's Pixel 4 could include an astrophotography mode
Our phones get better at capturing images in low light every year, but as far as I know, no phone has been good enough to ...
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The F(x)tec Pro 1 proves there's room for keyboard slider phones in 2019
Miss the Nokia E7? Then you'll love the F(x)tec Pro 1.
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CHEAP: Multi-task magnificently with a Fossil smartwatch for $199
If you want your smartwatch to combine style and function, then the Fossil Gen 4 Explorist could be for you — especially ...
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How Android 10 is making your phone more private and secure
A comprehensive look at all the new privacy and security features of Android's latest version Android 10; rolling out to ...
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Android 10 is out on Pixel phones and more - here's how to get it
Android 10 has finally landed, despite my reservations that it's not named after a dessert. After several betas introducing ...
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iPhone spyware campaign reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims for 2 years
The data-stealing iPhone exploits detailed by Google last week may been used for state-sponsored campaigns targeting the ...
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Android phone brands ranked by OS update frequency: Nokia is #1
One of the major concerns when you buy an Android device is the frequency of updates you’ll receive over the years.. Google ...
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Google Maps now lets you combine subway directions with cabs and bikes
There are few applications a city dweller will use as much as Google Maps, but for all its utility, the app doesn't often ...
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How to send a tab from Chrome to any 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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Mario Kart Tour arrives on your phone September 25
In a surprise evening announcement, Nintendo revealed that its next big mobile title, Mario Kart Tour, will arrive on September ...
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Motorola launches a $195 phone with a GoPro-like wide-angle action cam
Motorola launches a $195 phone with a GoPro-like wide-angle action cam in India today.
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Android goes keto with a radical new rebrand
We're going to miss the dessert Android codenames
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Open-source spyware bypasses Google Play defenses — twice
ESET researchers have discovered the first known instance of an open-source spyware bypassing the internet giant's Play Store ...
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Google stops sharing your network data with carriers over privacy concerns
Google shuts down Mobile Network Insights service over concerns that "sharing data from users of its Android phone system ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This location tracking tech could save your life across the EU in 2020
AML is a little-known 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Someone embedded an Android tablet in a mirror, because 2019
Smart mirrors are a thing, apparently.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 is the best way to record and share audio on Android
This is the best dictaphone app for Android.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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, ...
