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Google will review Android apps that request background location info

Google’s upcoming efforts to improve mobile privacy will extend beyond the upgrades in Android 11. Starting August 3rd, the company will require approval for background location requests in all Play Store-bound Android apps. It’ll determine if the feature is necessary, expected and provides “clear value,” and reject those apps that appear to be asking for too much. A…
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Android 11 Developer Preview focuses on 5G and better privacy

After a brief tease, the first Android 11 Developer Preview is available for Pixel devices — and it’s clear Google is thinking about the future with this release. The test software is built with a few new technologies in mind, most notably 5G. New frameworks…
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Every ‘Star Wars’ feature film will be available on 4K Blu-ray in March

So far, Star Wars fans have only been able to watch The Last Jedi and Solo on 4K Blu-ray. The rest of the live action movies will be getting the 4K Blu-ray treatment on March 31st, though, for a total of 11 Star Wars films on the high resolution format. That, of course, includes the latest entry — and the final chapter in the “Skywalker Saga” — The Rise of Skywalker, which…
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Blue Apron considers selling itself as it bleeds customers

Blue Apron has been struggling in recent years, and that’s leading the company to consider some extreme options. The online meal kit service has revealed that it’s looking at “strategic alternatives” that include a merger, raising funds, offloading…
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Twitch built a tool to help new players understand 'League of Legends'

Jumping into a game like League of Legends is not for the faint of heart. Between a notoriously toxic community and the almost endless complexity of the game itself, there are a lot of hurdles new players have to conquer before they can start enjoying the MOBA. But Twitch hopes it can help solve at least the latter problem with a new extension that details the state of a match at any time. The…
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You can get a PS4 Pro on Amazon for less than $300

Yes, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Whatever are coming your way by the end of the year. But if you can’t wait until then for a 4K or VR gaming upgrade, then at least you can save a little money on the most powerful PlayStation console available. On Amazon the PS4 Pro is currently available for $299.98, $100 less than the usual price. We’ve occasionally seen it available for this…
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