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Apple officially warns older iPhone and iPad users to update their software or risk a nasty GPS bug

October 19, 2019
A new Apple official warning calls for immediate action on older devices. Mainly the iPhone 5 and earlier as well as the iPad 4 and earlier models. Users on these devices need to go in their settings and update the software to the latest available version prior to November 3. For some of these devices that will be iOS 9.3.6, for others iOS 10.3.4, depending on their age. Any device that is not…
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HTC launches another blockchain phone - Exodus 1s

October 19, 2019
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Well, that’s not entirely fair if you are a firm believer in the future of blockchain technology and crypto currencies in the end user space. That was the spotlight feature on the original HTC Exodus 1 and the same is true for the…
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Android TV’s redesigned Play Store rolls out over the ‘next few weeks’

October 19, 2019
Android TV started rolling out its new Play Store to users this week in a limited capacity, and we’ve now confirmed with Google a few details about the updated experience including when you’ll get it on your device. Google confirmed to that the new Play Store will be rolling out to Android TV users over the “next few weeks.” This won’t apply to some older Android TV…
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Twitch for iOS adds support for subscribing to streamers, but with an added cost

October 19, 2019
The Twitch app for iOS has added support for subscribing to streamers, but with a catch. What costs you $5 through the Twitch website and other platforms will cost you an extra $1 through the iOS app. As Twitch details in a blog post, you can now purchase “iOS Sub Tokens” for $5.99 each, which can then be redeemed for a one-month Tier 1 subscription. Through Twitch’s website and other…
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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…
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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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Samsung discontinues ‘Linux on DeX’ program, removing support w/ Android 10

October 18, 2019
Late last year, Samsung and Canonical partnered on an app that allowed select Galaxy phones to run a full Linux desktop on top of Android. Less than a year later, Samsung has announced that they’re discontinuing the Linux on DeX program, coinciding with the update to Android 10. One of the sci-fi-style dreams that many of us have had since the onset of smartphones is the idea of plugging your…
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