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Google’s Android TV dongle could be coming soon

August 24, 2020
Two new Google hardware devices have shown up in FCC filings, and as 9to5Google notes, it seems likely that they’re related to the new Android TV product that’s reportedly been in the works for a while. If so, the filings could suggest that Google is finally gearing up to release it soon. An XDA Developers report in June said that Google was preparing a TV dongle codenamed “Sabrina” that…
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iOS: How to scan documents with the Notes app

August 22, 2020
Apple has been improving its Notes app each year, and the ability to scan documents within the app in iOS is better than ever. Follow along after the break for a look at how this useful feature works. We’ll also look at how to scan documents right in the Files app. Apple has done a nice job implementing document scanning seamlessly into Notes. It works well and is quick and easy to use. I love…
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GamingNews

GamesBeat Decides 160: When’s the next Nintendo Direct?

August 22, 2020
GamesBeat Decides hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti are flying the friendly skies on this week’s episode. The pair are getting a surprising amount of enjoyment out of Microsoft Flight Simulator. They both also really like the Xbox beat-’em-up Battletoads from developers…
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Read the emails between Epic and Apple that led to Fortnite’s App Store ban

August 22, 2020
It’s been just over a week since Fortnite developer Epic Games initiated an unprecedented antitrust legal fight with Apple over its App Store rules, and the lawsuit is shedding new light on how the companies came into conflict. Today, Apple entered into evidence a series of emails from Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, in which he asked top Apple executives to exempt Fortnite from its standard 30 percent…
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Apple says Epic is ‘putting the entire App Store model at risk’

August 22, 2020
Apple has responded to Epic Games’ antitrust lawsuit over its iOS App Store policies. The filing asks a court not to temporarily reverse an App Store ban while the suit is ongoing. And it accuses Epic of disingenuously creating an “emergency” by accepting direct payments through Fortnite in violation of Apple’s rules. In a declaration to the court, Apple executive Phil Schiller wrote that…
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