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Antitrust investigation of Google reportedly expands to Android

November 15, 2019
Tonight CNBC reports that an ongoing antitrust investigation of Google undertaken by 50 attorneys general is expanding. While it started by looking into Google’s advertising business, it has apparently, as expected, expanded its scope to include search and the Android platform. Over the years Google has reached into more services — next up: checking — and platforms with…
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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…
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Apple blocks downgrades to iOS 13.2 after update fixes background app performance

November 14, 2019
Apple today has stopped signing iOS 13.2. This comes after iOS 13.2.2 was released to the public last week with bug fixes and performance improvements, including a fix for background app performance and RAM management. When Apple stops signing an iOS build, it means users are no longer able to downgrade to that version via iTunes/Finder. Reverting to older iOS builds is common for those in the…
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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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Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for iOS updated with performance and bug fixes

November 14, 2019
Apple’s iWork suite for iOS and iPadOS has been updated today with “stability and performance improvements.” Version 5.2.1 for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote is now available for iPhone and iPad. It comes after a major update back in September that brought support for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. That included Dark Mode support, multiwindow support for iPad, the ability to use external drives, and…
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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 Messages Set Google Messages as your default SMS app Enable Chat Features While the carriers will have their own app at some point…
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