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Google launches Android 11 Developer Preview 2 with foldable, call screening, and Neural Networks API improvements

March 18, 2020
Google today launched the second Android 11 developer preview with hinge angle detection support, call screening improvements, and new ops in the Neural Networks API. You can download Android 11 DP2 now from developer.android.com — if you have the previous preview, Google will also be pushing an over-the-air (OTA) update. The release includes a preview SDK with system images for the Pixel 2…
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Oppo Find X2 Pro added to YouTube Signature Device list

March 18, 2020
The Oppo Find X2 Pro has become the first device from the Chinese firm to be added to the YouTube Signature Device list. For those that might need a quick refresher, the YouTube Signature Device list essentially “certifies” Android smartphones that deliver a…
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OnePlus goes official w/ new logo, brand identity

March 18, 2020
After we spotted it passing through some regulatory offices, OnePlus has just gone official with its new logo alongside a revamped brand visual identity that features brighter colors and simpler designs. Detailed in a blog post, OnePlus goes over what’s new with its…
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Google’s Advanced Protection Program comes to Android, limits app sideloading

March 18, 2020
The Advanced Protection Program offers Google’s strongest security measures to lock down accounts from targeted attacks. It’s now coming to Android — as we previously spotted — with restrictions on sideloading apps and ensuring Play Protect is always enabled. While security keys protect against phishing, Advanced Protection on Android is targeting malware. This focus is similar to risky…
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Line messenger gains support for Google Assistant commands on Android

March 18, 2020
Line might not be the most popular messaging app in the West, but it might be of more interest thanks to new support for Google Assistant commands. That means you if you do happen to use the messaging platform, you can now send, reply, and read messages all using your voice. All you need to do is ask your Assistant, for example, “Hey Google, send a Line message to…” or alternatively…
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Android 10 now rolling out for the budget-friendly Nokia 2.2

March 18, 2020
The Android 10 update is now rolling out for the ultra-budget Nokia 2.2 after being confirmed by HMD Global’s Juho Sarvikas. When we reviewed the Nokia 2.2, we were surprised at just how solid the device was, given the modest specifications and affordable pricing. While…
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EMUI 10 with Android 10 now rolling out for the Huawei Mate X

March 18, 2020
Even with a distinct lack of availability, the Huawei Mate X is now receiving the stable EMUI 10 update on the folding smartphone. When the Huawei Mate X launched in early 2019, it was a different time for the Chinese firm, with Google Play Store access not being an issue. Since then, we’ve seen the firm’s first folding smartphone delayed, released exclusively in China, and now there is even…
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