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Google keeps adding Pixel features it claimed it didn’t need - The Verge
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Google keeps adding Pixel features it claimed it didn’t need
Just like everyone else
[NFC-F] Pixel 4 goes cheap instead of deep
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Pixel 4 goes cheap instead of deep
As I tweeted earlier today, the updated Pixel Phone Help hardware pages tell the whole story: if you purchased your Pixel 4, 3a or 3 phone in Japan, a FeliCa chip is located in the same area as the…
Asus ROG Phone 2 Teardown! - Is the rear vent Fake? [JerryRigEverything]
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Asus ROG Phone 2 Teardown! - Is the rear vent Fake?
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The new Google Assistant only works with gesture navigation
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[Update 2x: Original story correct] The new Google Assistant only works with gesture navigation
The Pixel 4 and 4 XL have been revealed this Tuesday, and they'll bring a faster and more powerful Google Assistant along. It should understand you better
Google has confirmed to me: this is how Face Unlock will work when the Pixel 4 goes on sale. There will not be a "require eyes to be open" option at launch.
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Chris Fox
Google has confirmed to me: this is how Face Unlock will work when the Pixel 4 goes on sale. There will not be a "require eyes to be open" option at launch. #madebygoogle #pixel4
You can pre-order the new Nvidia Shield Pro now
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Amazon.com: NVIDIA Shield TV Pro | 4K HDR Streaming Media Player, High Performance, Dolby Vision, 3GB RAM, 2X USB, Works with Alexa:…
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Microsoft admits Android is the best operating system for mobile devices
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Microsoft admits Android is the best operating system for mobile devices
At a Surface event in London, Panos Panay, Microsoft’s chief product officer, revealed why the company has turned to a rival operating system for its upcoming dual screen phone.
The Pixel 4 supports Android 10 gesture nav with third-party launchers
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Android 10 on the Pixel 4 supports gesture navigation with third-party launchers
Google's new gesture navigation system for Android 10 has been divisive for numerous reasons, not the least of which it didn't work with third-party
New ways to report driving incidents on Google Maps
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Google
New ways to report driving incidents on Google Maps
Today, we’re adding more tools that reflect real-time contributions from the community so you can stay even more informed and alert when you’re behind the wheel.
Hearing aid support on Android - YouTube
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Hearing aid support on Android
For the first time, hearing aids can pair directly with your Android phone. Jon Hurwitz, product manager on Android Bluetooth, shares how his team delivers a low energy audio solution with longer battery life, and product tester, Shaunin Baoerjiin, explains…
Motorola event invite hints at rumored foldable Razr phone
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Motorola event invite hints at rumored foldable Razr phone
Invite to November event promises the unveiling of a "reinvented icon."
[MKBHD] OnePlus 7T Pro: Tiny Tweaks to Excellence!
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OnePlus 7T Pro: Tiny Tweaks to Excellence!
OnePlus 7T Pro. And the Mclaren edition. It's basically a 7 Pro timeshifted 8 months.
Huge thanks to SuperSaf! https://www.youtube.com/supersaf
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Nokia Mobile offers 3 years of warranty on Nokia 6.2 and 7.2 across Europe
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Nokia Mobile offers 3 years of warranty on Nokia 6.2 and 7.2 across Europe
Nokia Mobile started selling or taking pre-orders of their new Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 via their official Nokia store in some European countries. Pre-orders went live in the United Kingdom, where N…
Samsung: Statement on Fingerprint Recognition Issue
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Samsung
Statement on Fingerprint Recognition Issue
Regarding recent reports of a fingerprint recognition issue affecting certain Galaxy devices, we would like to inform our customers of the following
Android x86 8.1 for MicroG available!
Hello everyone.
I compiled a fully open source version of android x86 without propietary google apps and services using microg instead as a replacement and with the F-droid store.
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Hello everyone.
I compiled a fully open source version of android x86 without propietary google apps and services using microg instead as a replacement and with the F-droid store.
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Android x86_64 8.1 for Microg
Android x86 8.1 for microG, without propiertary google apis and apps, replaced with the free software implementation of google services Microg and with F-droid store.Compiled by me from official...
Pixel 4 Could Have Been the Moment for Google to Showcase RCS, But You Know, Carriers
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Pixel 4 Could Have Been the Moment for Google to Showcase RCS, But You Know, Carriers
At the "Made by Google" event earlier this week, Google was super excited to announce that they had expanded their partnerships and would launch the new Pixel 4 through every major US carrier. This was a first for Google, who had exclusively (and mistakenly)…
Realme X2 and X2 Pro unboxing and key features | GSMArena
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Realme X2 and X2 Pro unboxing and key features
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the Realme X2 and X2 Pro's top features at a glance! We also do a quick unboxing so we don't miss any details that make this phone special.
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RED’s Hydrogen One is now $645
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The Verge
The Hydrogen One is now only $645, which is $645 more than you should spend on it
Even with this price drop, the Hydrogen One remains a terrible deal.