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Instagram for Android is adding app shortcuts three years after they were cool

Google first added app shortcuts to Android with the debut of Nougat, but many apps never added the functionality. Now, there’s evidence that Instagram is finally adding app shortcuts to its Android app, but there’s no telling when they’ll debut. reports that the latest Instagram update contains the strings needed to enable app shortcuts. For whatever reason, though…
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Microsoft’s Surface Duo is a foldable Android phone

Microsoft today announced something of a surprise during an event this morning in New York City: A new foldable with phone functionality. It’s called the Surface Duo, and it runs Android instead of Windows. The outer shell of the Surface Duo is rounded, much like that of the Surface Neo. Inside are dual 5.6-inch displays (8 inches when unfolded) of an as-yet-unknown resolution attached by a…
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Duet Display for Android turns your smartphone into a second monitor

The popular iOS app Duet Display that turns your smartphone or tablet into a secondary monitor is now available to download on Android. While you can already turn your Samsung Galaxy phone into a desktop machine using the DeX system, it’s harder to turn your phone into an actual extra screen for an existing PC or Mac. Duet Display for Android, when released, will enable you to turn your…
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