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OnePlus 6 and 6T get Android 10 with an Open Beta update

October 19, 2019
Last week OnePlus confirmed that it will update the OnePlus 5 and 6 series with Android 10. Today, the company announced the rollout of Open Beta 1 which brings Android 10 to OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. The Android 10-based Open Beta 1 update includes new UI design and location permissions for the OnePlus 6 and 6T. Additionally, it comes with full-screen gestures that allow inward swipes…
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Google Voice now works with Hey Siri on iPhones and iPads

October 19, 2019
Not only does Google Voice still exist, but it’s also adding new features. The service lets you call and text internationally for what should be cheaper rates than what your carrier charges. And starting today, if you have an iPhone or iPad, using Google Voice just…
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Fossil Gen 5 update makes it the first Wear OS watch to make calls w/ iPhone

October 18, 2019
Fossil’s Gen 5 smartwatch is the best Wear OS watch you can buy right now, and this week it’s getting a little bit better on iOS. An update for Fossil Gen 5 that’s rolling out right now lets the watch make phone calls if it’s connected to an iPhone. Wear OS smartwatches have had the ability to connect to iPhones for quite some time, but the experience has always lacked many of the features…
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Some of the best cases for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10

October 18, 2019
The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ are fantastic smartphones with a truly gorgeous design that you might want to protect with a case or multiple cases. Considering just how much screen is on display and how expensive the Galaxy Note 10 is to buy, making sure it is protected well while retaining functionality is a must. Having had the device for just over a month, we’ve looked into some of the best…
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Play Store redesign begins rolling out on Android TV

October 18, 2019
Following the Android revamp in August, Google is now beginning to roll out a Material Theme for the Play Store on Android TV. Compared to the current iteration, the redesign is gorgeous and makes use of full bleed cover art and large text. For starters, there is a Google…
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How to use Reader View on iPhone and iPad

October 18, 2019
Enabling one of Safari’s handy features in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 is a bit different than it used to be in iOS 12 and earlier. Read on for how to use Reader View on iPhone and iPad with the latest operating systems. Reader View is a nice way to read web content as it…
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Samsung improves its face unlock on Android 10 so it won’t fooled by a picture

October 18, 2019
Whether you like it or not, facial recognition is the next big thing in security for smartphones. Some companies are going all-in on sensors to ensure a secure experience, but Samsung is using just a camera. That’s resulted in a laughably insecure face unlock, but with Android 10, Samsung is working to improve security. Android Central notes that in the Android 10 beta currently on the…
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