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You can now unlock WhatsApp for Android with your fingerprint

October 31, 2019
WhatsApp is finally rolling out fingerprint unlocking to Android phones, some 10 months after the feature first reared its head in an early Android beta build. It’s worth noting here that WhatsApp has already introduced biometric security to its iPhone app, having added support for Face ID and Touch ID back in February. Touch ID, which involves using your fingerprint to authenticate an app, is…
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Comment: Apple is gradually selling more and more of us an iPhone subscription

October 31, 2019
An iPhone subscription would once have sounded like a bad joke. But these days it’s a growing reality. Apple has long faced a problem. Its biggest cash cow is the iPhone, historically generating the majority of the company’s revenues. But where people once bought a new iPhone every couple of years on average, that upgrade cycle has been gradually lengthening. It’s now in the 3-4 year range…
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Steam's redesigned Library is available to everyone

October 30, 2019
Your Steam game collection is about to look decidedly different. Valve has released a Steam update that brings the redesigned Library to everyone, giving you a smarter (and hopefully easier) view of your catalog. There’s now a central hub with game news, friend activity, recent games and the Collections you create either by hand or with search criteria. You’ll also see Events that…
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AliveCor and Xiaomi-backed Huami will co-develop ECG wearables

October 30, 2019
After making an early splash with portable ECG accessories for smartphones, AliveCor has fought to remain relevant as smartwatches have grown to include similar heart monitoring tools. Today, the company announced a deal with Huami — the Xiaomi-backed smart wearable maker…
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Zynga posts mixed results: Record bookings of $395 million, but short on profits

October 30, 2019
Zynga reported mixed results for the third quarter that ended September 30, beating revenue and bookings expectations but falling short on its profits after adjusting for one-time gains. It’s a bit complicated to figure out, as Zynga is doing a lot better than it said it would, but for various reasons, it isn’t making as much profit as expected. But those who delve into the numbers would…
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