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Huawei’s FreeBuds 3 are noise-canceling AirPods for your Android

September 6, 2019

Huawei has been making truly wireless earbuds for several years now, inspired (if that’s the word) by Apple’s literally traffic-stopping AirPods. While we wait for Apple to upgrade its headphones (probably in a week or so), Huawei unveiled its third-generation Freebuds, and they’re an interesting proposition — especially if you’re an Android phone owner. For Huawei…

Android 10 Settings still hints at ‘style’ and ‘clock’ customizations for Pixel

September 6, 2019

One of the most promising features spotted during the Android Q Beta that has yet to emerge following Android 10’s launch is customizing the AOD and lockscreen clock. It now appears that this Pixel personalization, along with others, could still be coming. Towards the end…

NYU report lists likely social media disinformation tactics for 2020

September 6, 2019

The 2020 US presidential election will serve as the ultimate test for social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to prove they can combat fake news. But could they be fighting the last war? A report released by NYU’s Stern Center for Business and Human Rights…

Google says there are 175 million Android tablets with the Play Store today

September 5, 2019

Following the launch of Android 10 and announcement of new tablets at IFA 2019 this week, Google is again encouraging developers to optimize apps for large-screen Android devices. One reason the company touts is the over 175 million Android tablets running the Google Play Store today. In an Android Developers blog post today, the company shared the new statistic, and called “Android tablets a…

LG’s G8X ThinQ Dual-Screen is a multi-screen compromise

September 5, 2019

The rumors both are, and aren’t true. LG has built a dual-screen smartphone that drops around the same time as Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and Huawei’s Mate X. But it hasn’t, because it’s an upgraded G8 with a secondary display case similar to what we…

How to handle a swollen battery on iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, more

September 5, 2019

Is the screen on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch popping out? Is the trackpad or another part of your MacBook case expanding? Follow along for how to handle an Apple device with a swollen battery. As mentioned above, the most common signs of a swollen battery include your…

Motorola One Zoom announced w/ four cameras, Snapdragon 675, and more

September 5, 2019

IFA marches on this week, and Motorola is joining in on the fun by unveiling their latest mid-range Android phone. The Motorola One Zoom packs four rear-facing cameras, including a 10x zoom telephoto shooter, for just $450. For the last few months, the Google Pixel 3a has been the king of mid-range phones, particularly in the camera department, by taking flagship-level photos. However, Motorola is…

The Moto One Zoom continues Motorola's ambitious phone streak

September 5, 2019

Rather than stick to its usual slew of solid mid-range devices, Motorola has been branching out. Under its One-series banner the Lenovo-owned brand released a phone with an uncommon 21:9 display, and another with a sideways-mounted camera meant to act as a sort of action…

Google unveils Assistant Ambient Mode for Android phones and tablets

September 5, 2019

For the past several weeks, we’ve been tracking an “Ambient Mode” in the Google app. At IFA 2019, Google officially introduced the new Assistant Ambient Mode for Android phones and tablets. Similar to how Assistant’s Updates tab is a “visual snapshot” of your…

Lenovo has two new Android tablets w/ Google Assistant ‘Ambient Mode’ from $119

September 5, 2019

Earlier this year, Lenovo debuted an Android tablet that doubled as an Alexa smart display. Now Lenovo is giving a pair of its Android tablets the same treatment, this time with Google Assistant Ambient Mode and prices starting at $119. If you don’t recall the Lenovo Smart Tab, it’s a pretty standard Android tablet from the company. However, with an added dock and some software tricks, it…