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TCL announces two Android tablets, new true wireless earbuds, and a smartwatch for seniors

September 3, 2020
As part of its IFA 2020 announcements, TCL is today launching a slew of new gadgets including a pair of tablets, new true wireless earbuds, and a smartwatch for seniors. The Android tablets are perhaps the most interesting products of the bunch, as the higher-end model features a 10.36-inch widescreen (2000×1200) display with slim bezels; it even comes with a stylus. The internal specs…
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Android 10 (Go edition) begins rolling out to Nokia 2.1

September 3, 2020
Despite the rollout of Android 11 on the imminent horizon, the Android 10 (Go edition) update has now begun rolling out for the Nokia 2.1. The smartphone is fairly long in the tooth now at 2 years old, however, this is quite the jump from Android Pie – or the Android Go…
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Oppo F17/F17 Pro go official in India w/ quad cameras, mid-range specs, more

September 3, 2020
Another day, another collection of mid-range smartphones to tackle with the official release of the Oppo F17 and F17 Pro in India. The duo of smartphones come with some slightly different configurations including different chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek, respectively, which is an intriguing decision itself. Both smartphones look more or less identical, with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED displays…
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HTC CEO Yves Maitre resigns after less than a year

September 3, 2020
Earlier today, HTC announced that its President and CEO Yves Maitre has resigned due to personal reasons, making his stint at the company just a few days shy of a full year. Chairwoman and co-founder Cher Wang has once again assumed the CEO position. According to HTC’s…
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Google launches support page for using Assistant, Maps, & Play on Android Automotive

September 3, 2020
Following Android Automotive’s launch with the Polestar 2, Google released a support page for car owners. It specifically focuses on how to use Google Assistant, Maps, and the Play Store, starting with the set-up process. The page/product is officially titled “Use Google apps and services built into your car.” Under the getting started section, the only compatible car today is the Polestar…
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YouTube for Android adding big ‘create’ button to bottom bar

September 3, 2020
For most, YouTube — especially on mobile — is primarily for content consumption. The app can also be used to upload video or go live, and Google is now better emphasizing that with a giant “create” button in YouTube for Android and later iOS. A video camera icon in…
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Samsung's Galaxy Fit 2 can run for two weeks on a single charge

September 3, 2020
When it comes to fitness trackers, consumers are spoiled for choice. Between devices from Fitbit, Garmin and now even Amazon, there&aposs probably a device out there suited for everyone, no matter their specific needs. But that same amount of choice can make it difficult…
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Apple Support app for iOS expands Wallet passes integration

September 3, 2020
Apple has released a new version of the Apple Support app today with useful new integration with the Wallet app. With today’s update, users can now add a pass from the Apple Support app to the Apple Wallet for “easy check-in” at Genius Bar locations. Interestingly, the release notes indicate that today’s update brings this feature to “more Genius Bar locations,” meaning that it was…
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