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Android Auto updated with new launcher, auto resume, missed notifications, and assistant badges

July 31, 2019
Today, Google released a blog post outlining a bunch of new changes coming to vehicles with official Android Auto support. To start, there’s a new app launcher. It is streamlined with more apps are visible at once. The most frequently used apps can be found at the top row. In addition, new Google Assistant badges will give you pertinent information on your calendar or news, for instance, without…
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LG's updated UltraFine 5K display works with your iPad Pro

July 31, 2019
LG’s UltraFine 5K Display has returned after a months-long hiatus, although you might not scramble to get one depending on what device you’re using. The updated version of the 27-inch monitor is compatible with the USB-C output from recent iPad Pros, making it a…
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Here's what Samsung will call its Galaxy A series smartphones next year

July 30, 2019
As you probably know, Samsung has chosen to revamp the naming scheme of its most premium mid-range roster of smartphones, the A series, this year. Gone are the A + one number designations, now we have the A10, A20, A30, A40, A50, A60, A70, A80, and some derivatives as well – A10e, for example, because apparently the company ran out of digits at some point. If you were wondering what would…
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Honor 20 Pro arrives in the UK on August 1 for £549

July 30, 2019
The Honor 20 Pro got caught up in the whole scandal between the US authorities and parent company Huawei, and that is probably why its launch was delayed compared to its non-Pro sibling. But all of that is now in the past, and the Honor 20 Pro is ready to step into the…
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Apple's wearables and services made up for weak iPhone sales

July 30, 2019
Apple’s latest earnings report is out, and as many had expected, it’s very much on-trend with the numbers we’ve seen coming out of Cupertino this year. The company managed to grow its overall revenue a little, raking in a total of $53.8 billion compared to…
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Android prepping more RCS APIs for OEMs, not third-party apps

July 30, 2019
Since the big unveiling of its “Chat” initiative, Google has been investing heavily into RCS, even directly handling the rollout of RCS messaging in the UK and France. At one point, RCS was supposed to be deeply integrated with Android Q and made available to third-party developers, but this sadly ended up not being the case. Now Google is already looking ahead to the next version of Android…
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Get an iPhone 7 on Metro for $50 when you port your number in

July 30, 2019
Metro is launching a new promotion today with the Apple iPhone 7. With a regular price of $449, the iPhone 7 can be yours for $50 when you switch to Metro. This deal only applies to the 32GB variant of the Apple iPhone 7 in matte black, The price of $50 does not include…
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9to5Mac Daily: July 30, 2019 – iOS betas, Today at Apple AR sessions

July 30, 2019
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/07/9to5Mac-Daily-07-30-2019.mp3 New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are…
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