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This Android TV dongle is based on Google’s ADT-3, costs $50 w/ Netflix, Prime Video

October 28, 2020

When it comes to Android TV devices, Google’s new Chromecast is the star of the show with a $50 price tag and the new Google TV UI. Recently, though, another Google-approved Android TV device has gone on sale in the US from Dynalink. You’d absolutely be forgiven if you’d never heard of Dynalink. The unknown brand launched this affordable Android TV box in September, and recently, sales…

Google Drive now directly opens Office files in editing mode on the web

October 28, 2020

Google’s editing applications can open and edit Microsoft files, with that capability recently coming to Android. When opening Office files from the Drive web client, Google will now directly open them in editing mode. Previously, double-clicking would open a preview…

Google conjures new 3D Animals for Halloween: dancing skeleton, black cat, and more

October 28, 2020

With Halloween this Saturday, Google is getting into the spirit with special 3D animals and objects. Google added a 3D black cat and two other delightful pets wearing costumes, as well as other October 31st mainstays like a human skeleton. Google is kicking off the…

OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100 start at £179, will come to the US, ship w/ Android 10

October 28, 2020

As OnePlus phones have slowly increased in price, it’s created demand for more affordable devices from the company. The OnePlus Nord was the start of that earlier this year in countries around the world, but today the lineup is expanding. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100 are the company’s most affordable smartphones to date, and they’re coming to the United States. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G…

Some proposed Galaxy S21 Ultra specs leak w/ 5,000mAh battery, more

October 28, 2020

We’ve only just seen the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra hit store shelves, but the hype is building for the S21 or S30 series. After renders, we now have an idea of what to expect thanks to a series of proposed Galaxy S21 Ultra specs that have been leaked. For those that do…

Sony’s new PS5 controller works with Android but not without some issues

October 28, 2020

Google might have its own gaming platform but there is no end of simmering interest in the upcoming PS5. As review units go out, we now know that the PS5 controller works with Android right out of the box. Using Playstation controllers on Android has always been a pretty…

Swiftkey on Android may gain Windows 10 clipboard sync feature

October 28, 2020

Although Swiftkey might not be the most popular or most used Android keyboard, a neat new clipboard sync between your smartphone and Windows 10 PC is in the works. If this sounds similar to the Link to Windows feature seen on certain Samsung devices, then it’s because it is really similar. However, with Swiftkey not being limited to just Samsung-branded hardware, this could be a really nice…

Googlefier makes sideloading Google apps on Huawei devices relatively simple

October 28, 2020

For some, living a Google-free life is an enticing one. For others, it’s almost impossible. Huawei devices released after the trade bans kicked in are now sold sans Google apps, but thanks to an app called Googlefier, it’s even easier to install those missing…

LG debuts another set of self-cleaning earbuds, this time with active noise cancellation

October 28, 2020

Truly wireless earbuds have become overwhelmingly popular over the past couple of years and, like many other companies, LG has been developing its own options. This week, LG has announced the new Tone Free FN7 earbuds, a pair of self-cleaning buds that offer up active noise…

iPhone 12 drop test confirms the new screen helps durability, to an extent

October 27, 2020

Apple made much ado over the iPhone 12’s more resilient Ceramic Shield screen, but does it really help? The answer is apparently yes, although you probably won’t want to depend on it too heavily. Allstate Protection Plans has conducted drop tests that show the iPhone 12 family’s improved display surface helped it withstand a six-foot drop to the sidewalk “significantly” better than the…