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WhatsApp's fingerprint unlock feature finally arrives on Android

November 1, 2019
Earlier this year, WhatsApp added an extra layer of privacy for iOS users when it enabled support for Touch ID and Face ID. Today, it announced Fingerprint Lock for Android. Now, WhatsApp users can unlock the app with their fingerprint on Android, too. You’ll have to enable the feature in settings and confirm your fingerprint before you use it. WhatsApp didn’t say if or when it…
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Incognito Mode for Google Maps has arrived on Android

November 1, 2019
Earlier this month Google announced that its new Incognito feature for Maps had started to roll out, and now it should be here on your Android devices. Android Police points out a post on the support page from yesterday indicating that the rollout has begun in earnest. While…
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Now Hulu subscribers can download and watch offline on Android

November 1, 2019
Apple TV+ is just hours from debuting and Disney+ will be here in a couple of weeks, giving Hulu less time to catch up with the pack in terms of streaming features. The video service finally added the ability to download shows for offline viewing earlier this month, but…
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Users complain iOS 13.2 is too aggressive in killing background apps

November 1, 2019
iOS 13.2 can be pretty aggravating to use when you have to multitask across several apps, according to various user anecdotes. Even worse, that seems to be the case even if you have an iPhone 11 Pro or an iPad Pro. MacRumors has collected a bunch of user complaints from various sources, talking about the mobile platform’s aggressive RAM management system. Apparently, iOS 13.2 tends to reload…
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Messages trick for enabling RCS breaks on some Android phones

November 1, 2019
A hack that enabled Rich Communication Services on any Android phone and carrier emerged last weekend. According to reports over the past 24 hours, the RCS trick has stopped working for some users. Oddly, the first wave of reports consistently came from OnePlus owners. The…
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Google Podcasts rolling out Material Theme player on Android

November 1, 2019
Back in September, we first enabled a Material Theme redesign of Google Podcasts for Android. A revamped player that’s larger and fits in with the company’s current design language is now rolling out. The first change is apparent before you expand audio controls. From the Podcasts homescreen, show listings, search, etc., the compact player at the bottom no longer notes how many minutes are…
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Ford is bringing Android Auto Wireless to ‘select’ 2020 vehicles

October 31, 2019
Ford has only offered Android Auto support for a little while now, but it’s soon to be one of the first carmakers to adopt its Wireless version. In select 2020 Ford models, you’ll be able to use Android Auto without a wire. This week, Ford revealed its plans for its SYNC 4 system, which will be making its debut in some 2020 vehicles. The new system includes an updated…
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