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Google One now backs up MMS messages on Android

September 12, 2019
Since launch, Google One has provided additional cloud storage, family sharing, expert support, and occasional promos. The subscription service is now adding automatic Android phone backups. Google One is “giving you even more” than Android’s backup feature that’s on by default. The standard functionality built into the OS and doesn’t require a subscription stores app data, call…
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iPhone 11 Night mode camera tested in first real-world images

September 12, 2019
The iPhone 11 lineup brings a lot of camera enhancements and one of the exciting features is the new Night mode to offer big improvements to low light shots. Now, what may be the first real-world Night Mode image shot on the iPhone 11 Pro Max is out in the wild and the…
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Thursday deals: $100 off Lenovo Smart Display, Pioneer Android Auto Receiver, more

September 12, 2019
Thursday’s best deals include the Lenovo 10-inch Smart Display for $150, plus Android Auto receivers, and the popular Anker Wakey Alarm Clock. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. B&H currently offers the Lenovo 10-inch Smart Display for $150. Typically selling for $250 at Best Buy as well as Lenovo direct, that’s good for a $100 discount and is the…
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Android Pie now rolling out to the T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active

September 12, 2019
After an extended wait, the T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active is now receiving the Android Pie update. Some two months after we saw the first wave of US carriers push out the Android Pie update, T-Mobile subscribers can now get the year-old OS update for the very first time. If you…
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HTC Vive Cosmos hands-on: VR never looked so good

September 12, 2019
In 2016, HTC revealed the Vive VR headset to the world. In the years since, HTC has released several versions, like the Vive Pro, Vive Pro Eye and the standalone Vive Focus and Vive Focus Plus (for developers and businesses). Now it’s ready to launch a brand-new headset aimed at consumers: the Vive Cosmos. It costs $699, which includes a trial subscription to Viveport Infinity; you’ll…
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Hands-on with Assistant Ambient mode for Android devices [Video]

September 12, 2019
At IFA 2019, Lenovo unveiled two new Android tablets that include the new Assistant Ambient mode as standard, which enabled us to go hands-on with the new mode. You’re probably aware that Google loves to make things more than once. This, naturally, leads us to Assistant Ambient Mode — a fresh take on turning your Android smartphone or tablet into a basic Google Nest Hub or Smart Display when…
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