MobileNews

7 years later, Android 11 brings a Facebook Phone feature to everyone: A brief history of chat heads

September 9, 2020
Remember the Facebook Phone? If you’re a tech blogger, maybe. Anyone else? Probably not. Its real name was the HTC First, and it was an Android smartphone announced as part of a press event held by Facebook in April 2013. Here’s a little more history: One of its headline features, chat heads, has now made its way into the world’s most popular mobile operating system — seven years…
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MobileNews

Xiaomi and Realme open limited Android 11 previews

September 9, 2020
Android 11 has officially launched today and, contrary to Google’s official wording, it’s only launching for Pixel devices. However, some Android partners are launching betas for the upcoming OS, with Xiaomi and Realme offering limited seats for the Android 11…
MobileNews

The premium Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is already $200 off

September 9, 2020
It hasn’t even been one month since the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and you can already get it at a discount. Both Amazon and Best Buy have the smartphone for $200 off, bringing the starting price down to $1,099. The standard Note 20 is also discounted by $200, bringing the starting price down to $799. Buy Note 20 Ultra at Amazon – $1,099 Buy Note 20 Ultra at Best Buy…
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 20 phones are already $200 off

September 9, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are both $200 off at Amazon, B&H Photo, and Best Buy. This brings the price for the smaller device down to $800, and $1,100 for the Note 20 Ultra. The Note 20 series released less than a month ago, and this price cut is far…
AI & RoboticsNews

5 surprising companies that have AI departments

September 9, 2020
Are you dreaming of starting an exciting career in AI? Most of the world’s tech giants are in a race to become the world’s leaders in artificial intelligence at the moment, making it an extremely competitive industry to get into. However, if you’re looking for a role…
GamingNews

Apple will seek damages from Epic Games for breach of App Store contract

September 9, 2020
Apple will seek damages against Epic Games for allegedly breaching its contract with the iOS App Store, in a new escalation of the two companies’ ongoing legal fight. The move came in a filing entered on Tuesday, alongside counterclaims for unjust enrichment and tortious interference with Apple’s relationship with its customers. “Epic’s flagrant disregard for its contractual commitments…
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Here’s how to view the Android 11 statue in AR

September 9, 2020
Google has officially announced Android 11, and the new operating system is already rolling out to Pixel phones. In honor of the release, Google has created a statue that you can view in augmented reality on any Android phone. Dave Burke, Android’s VP of engineering…
GamingNews

Xbox Series S is the right next-gen console for 2020

September 9, 2020
Microsoft realized something. You could launch a much more affordable next-generation console if you reduced the emphasis on resolution. The company has now taken that realization and acted on it with the $300 Xbox Series S, which it finally confirmed today after months of rumors. This entry-level Xbox is launching November 10 and should kick off the next generation of console gaming. So what is…
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