‘NBA Now’ game offers a quick basketball fix on your phone

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by admin

If you're a big enough basketball game fan that you can't wait to get home before shooting hoops, there might be a solution in sight. Gamevil has released NBA Now, a game for Android and iOS that's designed to be played with one hand. Rather than t…

Google’s new emulator makes Android Automotive development easier

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 by admin

With both the Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 set to launch sometime in 2020, there's still sometime before the first slate of Android Automotive cars make their way to consumers. Thankfully, Google is making it easier for developers to create apps for the…

Samsung won’t support Linux on DeX once Android 10 arrives

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 by admin

If you've been using Linux on DeX (aka Linux on Galaxy) to turn your Samsung phone into a PC, you'll need to make a change of plans. Samsung is warning users that it's shutting down the Linux on DeX beta program, and that its Android 10 update won't…

Chrome for Android update protects against Spectre-like chip hacks

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 by admin

Last year, Chrome 67 for desktop introduced Site Isolation to protect users from Spectre-style security threats by making it harder for attackers to steal data from other websites. Now, Chrome 77 is bringing Site Isolation to Chrome on Android.

Google rolls out real-time captioning starting with Pixel 4

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by admin

At I/O in May, Google showcased its Live Caption tech, which provides captions for all audio on your device in real-time, except for voice and video calls. Google has now revealed when you'll be able to take advantage of the accessibility feature.

Pixel 4 pre-orders at Amazon include a free $100 gift card

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by admin

If you wanted to pre-order one of Google's Pixel 4 phones and haven't already, you might be in for a treat. Amazon is offering a $100 gift card to anyone who buys the Pixel 4 (starting at $799) or Pixel 4 XL (starting at $899) ahead of launch. You're…

Sling TV’s free streaming comes to Android and Amazon devices

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 by admin

Sling TV offers cord-cutting cable packages and movie rentals, but until recently you needed a subscription starting at $25 per month. Earlier this year, however, it unveiled a free streaming option for select episodes of Hell's Kitchen, Project Runw…

Snapchat users can share Reddit posts directly with their friends

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by admin

Snapchat is rolling out an easy way for you to share the best things you find on Reddit with your friends. You'll see Snapchat among the options when you tap the share button on Reddit, as long as you have both apps installed on an iOS device.

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold Premier Service debuts in the US

Posted on October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 by admin

Did you buy the updated Galaxy Fold now that it's finally available? You now have the posh support to go with it. Samsung has launched its Galaxy Fold Premiere Service in the US, offering all of the foldable phone's buyers dedicated support through…

Pixel 4 pre-order at Best Buy Canada confirms key specs

Posted on October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 by admin

Believe it or not, the Pixel 4 leaks still haven't stopped ahead of Google's October 15th event. Best Buy Canada briefly posted (and has since pulled) a pre-order page for Google's new phones that confirmed numerous details. Both the regular Pixel…