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• Microsoft Surface Duo 2 FCC filings reveal 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and NFC support
  The official reveal may be less than a week away.
  - 6 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 10:59pm -
• Samsung Galaxy S21 vs iPhone 13 series comparison: Which should you buy?
  It's a difficult choice if you aren't already invested in a particular ecosystem.
  - 7 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 10:00pm -
• Everything we’ve learned about the new I Know What You Did Last Summer show
  The Amazon series puts a new spin on an old slasher.
  - 9 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 8:00pm -
• Cat S62 Pro review: See more than meets the eye
  If you're looking to detect thermal energy or just want a top-tier rugged phone, this phone makes for a hot buy.
  - 11 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 6:00pm -
• 5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week – Android Apps Weekly
  The 398th Android Apps Weekly is out! Check out the pixel remaster of FInal Fantasy 4, our Hangouts obituary, and more.
  - 13 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 4:00pm -
• Google Tensor vs Snapdragon 888: How the Pixel 6’s chip is shaping up
  Does Google's Pixel 6 processor have what it takes to take on the flagship-tier Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100?
  - 15 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 2:00pm -
• Weekly Authority: Edition #160
  Cozy up after a busy week and catch up on the top tech news in a five-minute read or less! — The Weekly Authority
  - 17 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 12:06pm -
• The best iPhone 13 alternatives: 7 phones to consider before you buy
  Looking for a reason to skip the iPhone 13 series? We've got a few.
  - 17 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 12:00pm -

Android Community

• T-Mobile to start offering in-store same-day repairs at their stores
  When you have a device that needs fixing, you want to be able to go to the most convenient one that offers same-day repairs and legitimate parts. If you’re a T-Mobile user and you’ve subscribed to their Device Protection plan, soon you’ll be ab…
  - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 4:30pm -
• Mysterious male voice heard by Google Maps users
  Imagine you’re driving down a dark road with only your Google Maps app guiding you. You chose the female English voice for the navigation when suddenly out of the blue a deep, male voice starts giving you directions without you changing anything. W…
  - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 3:30pm -
• Harman and InfinityLab launch sustainable, speedy power accessories
  Harman is a name known for its audio technology. People easily say Harman Kardon audio. In recent years, it has since been associated with Samsung as the top mobile OEM owns the sub-brand. Not many people know this but Harman is also associated with…
  - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 2:32pm -
• Google looking to bring more free TV to Chromecast
  While there are a lot of streaming services to choose from (some may say too many), there are of course those on the lookout for free movies and TV shows that they can get on their smart TVs or streaming devices. Google is reportedly focusing on brin…
  - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 12:51pm -
• Patent for OPPO Reno phone with a multi-directional camera sighted
  OPPO is fast-becoming a prolific mobile brand. It seems to be taking advantage of Huawei’s misfortune. It’s not the top OEM in China today as Xiaomi has that honor. The company is set to introduce the OPPO F19s, OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edit…
  - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 11:43am -
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will have a massive 14.6-inch display
  Leaks, speculations, and rumors about upcoming Samsung Galaxy devices are aplenty. You learn something new each day especially about the new phones yet to be announced like the Galaxy S21 FE and the Galaxy S22 series. Chinese leakster Ice universe ha…
  - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 10:39am -
• CAT S22 Flip Android phone offered exclusively by T-Mobile
  CAT has always been known for its rugged smartphones. The last one we remember was the Cat S62 Pro. This time, we’re seeing something new–the CAT S22 Flip. Okay, so it’s new but the design isn’t. The flip clamshell phone factor has been aroun…
  - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 8:47am -
• Pixel 6 series protective phone cases sighted online
  Google is excited to reveal the new Pixel 6 series. There will be two new phones: the regular Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. The latter replaces the Pixel 6 XL. Some photos have surfaced on reddit, featuring the phone cases of both phones. They are pla…
  - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 21, 6:39am -

Droid Gamers

Android Developers

• Making permissions auto-reset available to billions more devices
  Posted by Peter Visontay, Software Engineer; Bessie Jiang, Software EngineerContributors: Inara Ramji, Software Engineer; Rodrigo Farell, Interaction Designer; James Kelly, Product Manager; Henry Chin, Program Manager. Most users spe…
  - 1 day ago, 17 Sep 21, 5:02pm -
• App performance to drive app excellence
  Posted by Maru Ahues Bouza, Director Android Developer Relations In our previous blog post in this series, we defined app excellence as “creating an app that provides consistent, effortless, and seamless app user experiences. I…
  - 3 days ago, 16 Sep 21, 4:15pm -
• Wear OS Jetpack libraries now in stable!
  Posted by Jeremy Walker, EngineerIn order to help you develop high quality Wear OS apps, we have been busy updating the Android Jetpack Wear OS libraries and recently delivered the first five stable Jetpack Wear OS libraries:…
  - 3 days ago, 15 Sep 21, 5:25pm -
• Bringing richer navigation, charging, parking apps to more Android Auto users
  Posted by Madan Ankapura, Product Manager Today, we are releasing the beta of Android for Cars App Library version 1.1. Your Android Auto apps using features that require Car App API level 2+ like map interactivity, vehicle’s hardware…
  - 9 days ago, 9 Sep 21, 5:00pm -
• Android 12 Beta 5 update, official release is next!
  Posted by Dave Burke, VP of Engineering We’re just a few weeks away from the official release of Android 12! As we put the finishing touches on the new version of Android, today we’re bringing you a final Beta update to help you…
  - 10 days ago, 8 Sep 21, 5:00pm -
• Accelerated Kotlin build times with Kotlin Symbol Processing 1.0
  Posted by Ting-Yuan Huang, Software Engineer and Jiaxiang Chen, Software Engineer Kotlin Symbol Processing (KSP), our new tool for building lightweight compiler plugins in Kotlin, is now stable! KSP offers similar functionalit…
  - 11 days ago, 7 Sep 21, 9:00pm -
• Celebrating some of the best indie games
  Posted by Patricia Correa, Director, Global Developer Marketing In June this year we opened applications for our Indie Games Accelerator, a mentorship program to help top mobile game startups achieve their full potential, as well as…
  - 15 days ago, 4 Sep 21, 3:25pm -
• Raising the quality bar with updated guidelines for Wear OS 3.0
  Posted by Marcus Leal, Senior Product Manager for Google Play Store Our Modern Android Developer tools and APIs are designed to help you build high quality apps your users love, and this extends to form factors such as wearables.…
  - 16 days ago, 2 Sep 21, 7:35pm -

Lifehacker: Android

• How to Stream the 2021 Emmys (and What to Know About This Year's Show)
  It’s not that we ever stopped loving television, but it has ended up playing a bigger role in many people’s lives since the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed how we socialize. So even if you’ve never cared about the Emmy Awards before, you…
  - 12 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 5:00pm -
• Why You Should Keep Your Fresh Flowers Away From Your Fruit Bowl
  Part of what makes a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers so special is knowing that they won’t be around forever, so you should cherish them in the moment, or some crap like that. Because when you think about it, you’re essentially putting a bunch of fl…
  - 14 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 3:00pm -
• How to Get Your Suction Cups to Stick Again
  When they do their job properly, suction cups are great. Extra storage in the shower? Don’t mind if I do. But sometimes, suction cups lose their ability to stick to the wall. Try as you might to get them to stay put, they keep sliding down the tile…
  - 16 hours ago, 18 Sep 21, 1:00pm -
• COVID-19 Booster Doses Are Coming, But Not for Everybody
  The FDA’s advisory panel voted unanimously Friday that booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine should be available to people 65 and older and people at high risk of severe disease. That recommendation is likely to be amended to include other groups lik…
  - 1 day ago, 17 Sep 21, 9:30pm -
• All the Ways to Take Screenshots in Windows 11
  There are several ways to take a screenshot on Windows 11. Most of the screenshot shortcuts are the same as on Windows 10, but there are a few extra screen capture features available that are unique to Windows 11.Read more...
  - 1 day ago, 17 Sep 21, 8:00pm -
• How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower (and Why You Should)
  Even though it still feels like summer, fall officially starts in a few days. And if you have a grass lawn, you may not be heartbroken at the thought of putting your landscaping equipment away for a few months.Read more...
  - 1 day ago, 17 Sep 21, 7:30pm -
• How to Set Up a CD Ladder for Your Emergency Fund (and Why You'd Do It)
  This financial move requires a bit of work, but it might be the best way to maximize interest on your emergency fund during times of high inflation: It’s called a CD ladder—a series of overlapping certificates of deposits that expire at different…
  - 1 day ago, 17 Sep 21, 7:00pm -
• These No-Stress Plants Can Instantly Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
  If your yard is a little lackluster and you’re looking for ways to increase curb appeal, here are some of the easiest ways to spruce it up, minus the headaches or prohibitive timelines.Read more...
  - 1 day ago, 17 Sep 21, 6:30pm -

AndroidGuys

AndroidTapp

• AndroidTapp acquired by BlueStacks
  It’s been an amazing journey this past 7 years reviewing thousands of Android apps. I know in the past we played a mean April Fool’s joke stating the search giant had acquired us, however, this announcement is indeed no joke. AndroidTapp h…
  - 9 May 16, 2:00pm -
• Clash Royale Update – New Cards, More Rewards & Live Spectating!
  Today’s update of Clash Royale brings new cards, more rewards and live spectating of matches. Here’s the breakdown: SIX NEW CARDS New Common Card: Fire Spirits New Rare Card: Furnace New Epic Card: Guards New Legendary Cards: Lava Hound, Mi…
  - 3 May 16, 12:12pm -
• Crossy Road updated with Multiplayer gaming
  Crossy Road, an ultra popular traffic-dodging arcade game, has been updated to multiplayer over WiFi. Android users can download the update now, iOS users will get the update in May. You can now play locally with 2-4 friends. The retro styled…
  - 21 Apr 16, 6:59pm -
• Redcon Strike Commander – strategy game to bombard & annihilate rebels
  Redcon is set in a dystopian future where humankind only knows war. You command a strike fleet with the goal to annihilate a traitor General and his rebellious army. Advancing forward you discover all of his strike forces and use your fleet to…
  - 20 Apr 16, 2:03pm -
• Android Apps Security Alert: bait & switch malware demanding ransoms
  Scummy cyber-crooks have unleashed a new type of malware for Android devices into the wild so beware!!! They’re imploring bait & switch ransomware trying to force unsuspecting victims to pay a fee to unlock their compromised devices. About 8…
  - 12 Apr 16, 6:41pm -
• App Weekender: new Android games you should download (Week 15)
  In combing through the weekly app submissions I came across more than half a dozen cool new Android games you should download. These are some of the gems from our queue this week so we haven’t thoroughly reviewed them yet but they look en…
  - 12 Apr 16, 11:45am -
• Reddit: The Official Android App now in Google Play
  Reddit official Android App is now out of closed beta and available in Google Play. Reddit anywhere with the official app (even from the office restroom). Get the latest news, trends, and memes on the Internet first on Reddit. You get to decid…
  - 7 Apr 16, 3:24pm -
• One-click mobile game streaming to Twitch with BlueStacks
  Install Today BlueStacks announced a new feature for one-click mobile game streaming to Twitch called BlueStacks TV. If you’ve ever tried to stream your mobile gaming in real-time then you know the challenges in doing so is not cheap nor easy…
  - 7 Apr 16, 1:15pm -

Android Gist

• Latest Top 10 Android Phone Tricks
  The beauty of Android lies in the ability to customize, tweak and hack every aspect of the OS. With these tricks, you can improve your Android experiences and turn your phone into a powerful machine for most of your computing needs. Note that some of…
  - 4 Apr 15, 5:58pm -
• Top 8 WhatsApp Features And Tricks You Don’t Know
  WhatsApp is the most popular instant messaging app. There are many features and tricks many users are still not aware of. So we’re are going to list those features and tricks to enable you enjoy your WhatsApp usage to the fullest. 1. WhatsApp Calli…
  - 2 Apr 15, 11:52am -
• WhatsApp Calling Feature Now Available To Everyone
  You must have heard about the voice-calling feature being added to popular messaging app, WhatsApp. Until now, only those who received the invite calls from other users or those who applied some “hacks” were able to activate this long-awaited fea…
  - 31 Mar 15, 6:10pm -
• Google has made an Ebola-proof Tablet
  In a bid to assist the men and women who are seriously fighting against the dreaded ebola disease in Sierra Leone,  Google has created an ‘Ebola-proof’ tablet for collecting patient data. The tablet is said to be based on the Sony Xperia tablet…
  - 24 Mar 15, 8:43am -
• Infinix Hot Note: Features and Specifications
  The Infinix Hot Note is another Android device that is currently creating a lot of buzz in the market. It’s been surrounded with the slogan  JIMsBigThing which means that it is coming in partnership with Jumia, Infinix and MTN (JIM). Infinix is th…
  - 17 Mar 15, 7:22pm -
• 6 Ways to Speed Up Your Android Smartphone
  As you start using your new smartphone, every operation will seem to be pretty fast. But after some time, you start noticing how slow your phone has become. This is manifested in apps taking longer time to open, apps running slowly and at some times,…
  - 14 Mar 15, 12:18pm -
• Google unwraps Android 5.1 Lollipop Update
  Google has started the roll out of Android 5.1 Lollipop. The update improves stability and performance and offers a few new features like support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and high definition (HD)  voice on compatible phones. Whether…
  - 10 Mar 15, 4:23am -
• WhatsApp Voice Calls Available Now in Updated App
  If you have been waiting for the voice-calling feature of WhatsApp, you no longer need to wait any longer as users are now reporting another wave of WhatsApp calls being activited. Go to WhatsApp’s official website to grab the latest version of the…
  - 9 Mar 15, 6:27am -

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