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OnePlus 7 Pro gets August security patches in July, with OxygenOS 9.5.11 now rolling out

July 31, 2019
A new software version is now rolling out to OnePlus 7 Pro units out there, and it interestingly packs the August 2019 security patches already. That is, even if we’re still in July for a few more hours in some parts of the world. This definitely isn’t something that happens often in the Android world. Google outs its security updates for the Pixels in the first Monday of each month…
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Here's why Netflix is tracking some Android users' physical activity

July 31, 2019
Netflix is tracking some users’ physical activity, but it isn’t exactly moving into Fitbit’s territory. Details of the test first emerged when a security researcher said the Netflix app on his Android device requested access to his physical activity data. It might seem odd on the surface that Netflix would like to know when you’re moving around, but there’s some solid…
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Google Assistant finally comes to Dish's receivers

July 31, 2019
It only took half a year, but Dish’s receivers are finally ready to work with Google Assistant. The satellite TV provider has started rolling out an update for Hoppers that lets you use the voice remote to check the weather, control your smart home and, of course…
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Fortnite season 10 will start with a time-bending explosion

July 31, 2019
We’re just a day away from season 10 of Fortnite, and it looks like things are going to get… explosive. In a short video, developer Epic teased an event many fans have been expecting: the glowing orb in Loot Lake appears primed to blow up. Cracks have been appearing…
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9to5Google Daily 278: Chrome 76 for Android adds harder to detect Incognito mode

July 31, 2019
Listen to a recap of all the top 9to5Google stories of the day. 9to5Google Daily is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. https://9to5google.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/07/9to5Google-Daily-278.mp3 New episodes of 9to5Google Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to…
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