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Android is losing the Dark Sky weather app, now what?

When Amazon bought Eero just over a year ago, I wrote that the whole thing felt disappointing. It was a small, independent company that made a tech product people loved in part because it was made by a small, independent company. But it got purchased by a big tech company and so we had to worry what the big tech company would do with the small, independent company. We had to worry about what would…
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Samsung offers 50-percent buy-back guarantee on the Galaxy S20

Samsung phones are notorious for dropping in price quickly — the S20, for example, went on sale for $200 below its MSRP within weeks of its first release. Perhaps as a way to mitigate that reality, Samsung has introduced an unusual buy-back program for its own store (via…
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Buyer’s Guide: Which should you buy and why? [Video]

With three distinct Samsung Galaxy S20 series devices to choose from, you might not know which the best option is for you to buy. There are a lot of similarities between each distinct model in the Galaxy S20 series, but there are some quite substantial differences that feel tailored to a specific “type” of buyer or person. If you are looking to pick up a brand-new smartphone, you’ll no…
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LineageOS 17.1 based on Android 10 is now officially available

After hints were found that we might see the first builds of LineageOS 17.1 based upon Android 10, the team behind the project have confirmed that it is now officially available. It’s arguably the most popular third-party ROM out for those that want to sideload Android…
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Breaker social podcast app for Android adds Google sign-in, timeline updates, more

There are a lot of different ways to enjoy your favorite podcasts including Google’s own experience. A unique option, though, is called Breaker, a social podcast app that recently updated its Android app with some useful improvements. First things first, what is Breaker? If, like me, this is the first time you’re hearing of the app, here’s what you need to know. Breaker is a podcast app…
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OnePlus 8 Pro camera specs leak, will come with a Sony IMX689 sensor

The OnePlus 8 Pro is expected to arrive next month, and some of the specs have already leaked. The camera setup was said to be 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP, but thanks to the Twitter leakster , we know more details about the setup. The biggest news is the main 48 MP camera will have the latest Sony IMX689 sensor – the same as in the Oppo Find X2 Pro. OnePlus 8 Pro official images…
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