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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 might miss glucose monitor

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 TL;DR Early rumors suggested the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could land with blood glucose monitoring. However, a new report from South Korea suggests this rumor is untrue. This news is unfortunate, as millions of people with diabetes would have appreciated such a feature. Here in the United States, 34.2 million people have diabetes. That’s about one out of every 10 Americans, which is a staggering number.

The 5 best LG V60 accessories to improve your experience

Anker is one of the few third-party accessory manufacturers with a 15W wireless charger. The V60 should work with a 15W wireless charger just fine, although 5W and 10W also work. However, we recommend going for a 15W because it should charge your phone faster. The charger is solid and it should work through cases that are less than 5mm thick. Luckily, the dual-screen case for the V60 is less than that so it’ll work fine with that as well.

Apple iPhones with Fortnite installed are being resold for up to $10,000

TL;DR People are reselling iPhones with pre-installed Fortnite on eBay for as much as $10,000. There are hundreds of listings at lower, but still outrageous, prices. If you’ve been following the battle between Epic Games and Apple these past few weeks, you would know that the developer’s popular mobile game Fortnite is no longer available to download on iPhones. Apple removed the battle royale title from the App Store citing policy infractions, but those who already had the game installed still have access to the game.

Do you think AI chips on phones have lived up to the hype?

Dedicated AI chips have been a fixture on high-end smartphones and some mid-range devices for several years now, dating back to Huawei’s Mate 10 series offering a so-called neural processing unit (NPU) in 2017. Since then, we’ve seen MediaTek, Qualcomm, Apple, and Samsung all adopt dedicated AI silicon on their smartphone chipsets. But do you think these AI chips have lived up to the hype though? That’s the topic of our featured poll today, so choose an option below.

RIP pop-up selfie cameras. We hardly knew ye.

The OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro both had funky pop-ups, but now it looks like we’re getting a punch-hole camera in the display instead for their successors. Beyond that, however, it doesn’t just signal a design change for OnePlus, but what looks to be the end of the line for the pop-up camera across the entire smartphone industry. But why did the pop-up camera live fast and die so young?

Best Samsung Galaxy S10 headphone: Listen wired or wireless

We’ve compiled a list of the best Samsung Galaxy S10 headphones. We’ll be sure to update this piece once new and better models hit the market. Best wireless Samsung Galaxy S10 headphone options If you don’t have any skin in the 3.5mm headphone jack game, then wireless listening probably makes the most sense for you. It’s convenient, comfortable, and can be nearly as affordable as wired counterparts. From frequent flyers to those balling on a budget, we’ve culled some great options for you.

How to make Pokestops in Pokemon Go

Pokestops are the social engines in Pokemon Go. They are where people go to find items, meet other players, and drop Lures to catch Pokemon. Public places such as churches, parks, and other landmarks of note are where you can find Pokestops. We know what you’re thinking. That you want one of these things where you can easily reach it. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. Here is how you can get a Pokestop.

The best Samsung Galaxy S20 rugged cases

If you want to make sure that your phone can survive even the harshest bumps and drops, a heavy-duty case is the best way to go. Here’s a roundup of the best Samsung Galaxy S20 rugged cases you can buy right now. The Spigen Tough Armor offers dual-layer protection with the combination of a soft TPU core and a hard polycarbonate shell. It’s one of the best rugged cases for the Samsung Galaxy S20 you can get, coming with a MIL-STD 810G-516.

Digital wellbeing explained: Your phone and your brain

Digital wellbeing is a movement concerned with controlling the amount of time we spend in front of mobile devices, the web, and technology in general. That means acknowledging the potential harm that overreliance on screens can cause; whether it’s shortening our attention spans, or harming our productivity.  Read how your smartphone is damaging your brain for more on that. To help limit this potential damage, digital wellbeing strategies aim to help us take back control of our smartphone use and to set useful boundaries that provide space and downtime.

How to set up a VPN on Android, Windows, Chrome OS...

The easiest way to set up a VPN on any platform is to use an app from a third-party VPN provider. Download it to your device, type in your username, password, and other required information, and you’re good to go. However, not all providers offer apps for every platform. The software may be available for Windows but not for Android. If you use your devices for remote work, you might also need to manually connect to your office VPN.