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Samsung Galaxy A50 and A90 receive One UI 2.5

December 17, 2020
While most recent Samsung devices are waiting for One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, there are some older handsets from last year that still haven’t received One UI 2.5. The Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A90 5G can now be checked off that list. The firmware version of the Galaxy A50 is A505FDDU5BTL1 while the Galaxy A90 gets A908NKSU3CTL3A. Both firmwares contain the latest December security patch…
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Ride1UP LMT’D e-bike review: High-quality e-bike prices are coming down!

December 17, 2020
The Ride1Up LMT’D electric bicycle is a great example of a recent trend we’re seeing in the e-bike industry. Companies are starting to outfit their e-bikes with higher-spec parts while keeping prices reasonable. And that makes the Ride1Up LMT’D an easy e-bike to recommend. In my testing of the bike I found it to be an excellent candidate for anyone that needs a comfortable, well-built e-bike…
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Google wins EU approval over Fitbit deal, agrees not to use health data in ads

December 17, 2020
After over a year in the works, Google has finally won EU approval for its acquisition of Fitbit that was originally announced in late 2019, on just one major condition. The EU concluded its months-long investigation of the Google/Fitbit deal today, announcing that the $2.1 billion deal was approved to move forward (via The Verge). Over the course of this investigation, the EU and other parties…
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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G gets certified by the FCC

December 17, 2020
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A32 5G is likely to be the company’s cheapest 5G smartphone ever. We’ve already seen the future affordable device in leaked renders, and so we know what it looks like. Now the FCC has certified it, and this gives us some details…
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Google Maps gains Assistant driving mode, viable alternative to Android Auto app

December 17, 2020
Android Auto can be found in many modern vehicle head-units, but if you don’t have a compatible radio, Google provides a standalone app that simulated the experience: an interface that only allows access the most important messaging, music, and calling apps while doing it in a way that minimizes distractions. Last year at Google I/O, the company announced a new driving mode was coming, and its…
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