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OtterBox launches OtterSpot modular home and portable wireless charging system for iPhone and more

August 22, 2019

OtterBox is out today with an interesting take on streamlining the iPhone wireless charging experience. OtterSpot has arrived as a modular home and portable wireless charging system with a stackable design, USB-C, and 5,000 mAh capacity in the portable Qi-enabled OtterSpot batteries that neatly rest and charge on top of the base. Particularly since Apple canceled AirPower, there really…

Comment: Apple seemingly trying hard to justify rumored iPhone 11 Pro name

August 22, 2019

I wrote recently that while I tend to believe reports that Apple is planning to launch this year’s flagship iPhones as the iPhone 11 Pro (and Pro Max), I did so reluctantly. Just the idea of a ‘Pro’ iPhone is a little annoying. Don’t misunderstand me. Modern iPhones…

Huawei will stick with Android for its next smartphone, confirms HarmonyOS watch

August 22, 2019

Huawei’s future has been in flux for quite some time, specifically with how Android will be used by the company. This week, Huawei has confirmed that its next smartphone will still run on Android, but it does have plans for more HarmonyOS products. At…

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ durability tested on video

August 22, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ is Samsungs biggest Note phone yet. With a huge 6.8-inch screen and razor thin bezels, will this phone survive the scratch, burn, and bend tests? YouTuber Zack from JerryRigEverything has posted a new durability video testing Samsungs latest flagship phone. If you want to see how the Galaxy Note10+ would fare in the ultimate durability test, check out his video…

Samsung releases new Galaxy Note 10 wallpapers to help hide the hole-punch

August 22, 2019

Even Samsung understands that the notch on the seriously impressive but simultaneously disappointing Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ might be an eyesore. So much so that they have released a brand new set of wallpapers to help you hide the unsightly in-display notch on your…

Google account quick-switch gesture arrives in Drive and Maps on Android

August 22, 2019

If you’ve got multiple accounts logged into Google Drive or Maps, you’ll be pleased to hear that the latest version 2.19.332 adds a new swipe up or down gesture to quick-switch between your logged-in accounts. The update was originally spotted by , with the update…

Google announces dessert-less ‘Android 10’ and revamped brand

August 22, 2019

Earlier this month, Google released the final beta of Android Q, and its public release is coming this quarter. Officially known as “Android 10,” the forthcoming launch will be markedly different from years past. Google is using this year’s release to significantly update the operating system’s brand and naming scheme. Moving forward, “Android” will just be followed by a version…

Here’s why Google is dropping dessert names with ‘Android 10’

August 22, 2019

Major Android releases have long been named after desserts. The whimsical tradition resulted in an annual guessing game, but this year will be the last. Google announced today that the operating system will only be followed by a version number, with “Android 10” kicking…

Google explains how Android’s new brand is built for a new decade and busy future

August 22, 2019

Yes, it looks the same. The new Android brand identity just iterates on the previous wordmark and whimsical robot head. It comes as Google is readying the world’s largest operating system for the future and — like all symbols — the meaning behind it is what…

Android Q is now simply Android 10

August 22, 2019

Google has finally revealed Android Q’s release name, and it’s not Quiche, Quinoa or Quesadilla. In fact, it’s not named after any dessert that starts with the letter Q at all — the tech giant has decided to simply call it Android 10. In a blog post, the company said it’s changing the way it names its releases altogether in a push for greater accessibility.