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HTC U11 Android Pie update rollout expands to Europe

August 1, 2019
Back in May, HTC released the Android Pie update for the U11 in Taiwan. And now, this Chinese phone maker has expanded the rollout of Pie for the U11 in Europe. The update comes bearing version number 3.31.401.1 and requires a download of 1.31GB. Aside from the usual Android Pie goodies, the new build brings along system enhancements and removes Google+ from BlinkFeed. The update is currently…
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‘Fortnite’ season 10 adds giant two-person mechs

August 1, 2019
Fortnite‘s Season X Battle Pass is here, and it’s bringing quite a few perks and toys for players. The most interesting new weapon is the B.R.U.T.E. mech suit. It’s a two person vehicle, with one player controlling movement and the other firepower, though a…
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OnePlus explains the creation process behind Zen Mode

August 1, 2019
The OnePlus 7 Pro brought many firsts for the company. It was the first phone in the brand’s portfolio to feature a 90Hz curved display, a pop-up selfie cam and UFS 3.0 storage. Alongside the top-notch components, OnePlus also added several nifty additions to its Oxygen OS…
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Google 'Play Pass' is a $5 monthly Android app subscription

August 1, 2019
Google is testing a service called Play Pass that would offer users “hundreds of premium apps and games” for a monthly fee, according to Android Police. The idea of the offering cropped up last year on XDA Developers after users spotted code references in Google Play. It could be similar to Apple’s Arcade, but offer a selection of both apps and games (rather than just games) for…
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Samsung Galaxy A80 now available for purchase in India

August 1, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy A80 is now available for purchase in India. It’s priced at INR47,990 ($695/€630) and comes in a single 8GB/128GB memory configuration. It’s offered in Phantom Black, Angel Gold and Ghost White colors, and is sold through Gizmofashion, Amazon…
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Nividia Shield TV gets Android Pie with Experience Upgrade 8.0

August 1, 2019
The Nvidia Shield TV, launched back in 2015 with Android 5.1 Lollipop, is receiving Android Pie with Software Experience Upgrade 8.0. The update is rolling out to the 2017 version of the Shield TV as well. This software upgrade brings a redesigned Settings menu and a streamlined setup for new users. It also brings Hulu Live TV to the Shield TV in addition to new apps and games. Besides, the update…
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iPhone 11 to support the Apple Pencil, analysts say

August 1, 2019
Apple’s iPhone 11 (or iPhone XI, or whatever else the company’s going to call it) is apparently going to come with a rather surprising new feature. According to analysts at Citi Research, the next iPhone will have support for the Apple Pencil. Ever since the…
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 leak shows it in all colors

August 1, 2019
Samsung is making the Galaxy Watch Active 2 official on August 5, as teased yesterday. In the meantime, how about some newly leaked official-looking press renders of the upcoming wearable? The latest batch comes from two different sources no less. First off, let’s take…
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Motorola One Action smiles in newly leaked press renders

July 31, 2019
Motorola’s family of smartphones running Android One is about to expand even further. The Motorola One Action is surely going to become official soon, as it just keeps on leaking. This time around we have official-looking press renders, showing the device’s front alongside two color options for the back: white and blue/green. Both of these versions have been seen before, separately…
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