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Google antitrust probe into search and Android businesses

November 14, 2019
The 50 attorneys general investigating Google for potential antitrust violations are expected to expand their probe and examine the company’s Android and search businesses, not just its advertising practices, CNBC reported on Thursday. Last September, nearly every attorney general in the United States announced that they would take part in an antitrust investigation of Google led by…
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Anker Nebula Capsule II review: Android TV crammed into a can

November 14, 2019
Android TV comes in a few form factors and at various price-points, it isn’t, however, very portable — so enter the Anker Nebula Capsule II. The Anker Nebula Capsule II combines the exceptionally small size of a mini projector and fuses it with Android TV for…
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Some Android users have had failed Google Drive backups for months

November 14, 2019
Over the past few years Google has finally been getting better with backups on Android, but there’s a hiccup right now. For the past few months, many Android users have been reporting failed Drive backups on their phones for months. Highlighted by the folks over at , reports have been building up on the web for almost nine months now on various forums, Google’s own product forums, Reddit, and…
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Iconfactory launches free internet radio player for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV w/ iCloud syncing, CarPlay support

November 14, 2019
Iconfactory, known for its popular apps like Twitterrific, Linea Sketch, and more is out today with Triode, a free (without ads) internet radio player made for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV that offers handy features like iCloud syncing, Siri Shorcuts and CarPlay support, and more. Iconfactory describes Triode as “The best way to enjoy all of your favorite Internet radio stations wherever you…
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How to enable RCS messaging on Google Messages for Android

November 14, 2019
RCS messaging is finally coming to Android smartphones in the United States after a trial in some other countries. If you want to get in on the action, here’s what you’ll need to do to enable RCS messaging on Android. How to enable RCS on Android Download Google…
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Google rolls out next-gen RCS texting to Android users in the US

November 14, 2019
At long last, you can get next-gen text messaging on your Android phone in the US without vendor-specific support or resorting to unofficial tricks. Google is rolling out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support to Android Messages users across the US. When it arrives…
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Google’s rollout of RCS chat for Android users in the US

November 14, 2019
Google is announcing that today, a year and a half after it first unveiled RCS chat as Android’s primary texting platform, it is actually making RCS chat Android’s primary texting platform. That’s because it is rolling out availability to any Android user in the US who wants to use it, starting today. RCS stands for “rich communication services,” and it’s the successor to SMS. Like…
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