People who are blind or visually impaired have historically had a few options when it comes to typing on smartphones. There are plenty of third-party apps that offer a braille keyboard and there are also hardware-based keyboards you can connect to phones. Now, though, there’s an Android braille keyboard built right into the OS.
Google announced the launch of the new keyboard today over at the Google blog. The Android braille keyboard works on any Android phone running Android 5.
Google is bringing the power of search to video games, making it easier for Chromebookusers to find and play games.
The internet is filled with various game streaming platforms, but finding a specific game can be time-consuming. Google is hoping to make it a little easier, thanks to a search service that will aggregate various game sources, providing a central location for users to search, according to 9to5Google.
The following description of the new service was discovered in a note to translatorsworking on Chromium:
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Google Plus users can file claims in a class-action lawsuit over the social network’s privacy flaws. You have until October 8 to make a choice if you qualify. Don’t expect more than a $12 payout. Google Plus may have met an ignominious end due in part to privacy flaws, but you can get some money for your trouble.
Many Google Plus users have been told they can file a settlement claim (via 9to5Google) in a class-action lawsuit over the flaws, which let any developer obtain sensitive data from user profiles.
Alien: Blackout is not Alien: Isolation 2.
Then the first trailer for Alien: Blackout — a mobile game for Android and iOS devices — hit, and in a repeat of Diablo Immortal’s reveal, the usual band of perpetually outraged YouTubers got a bit outraged and the internet on masse mourned the loss of Alien: Isolation 2 — a game that, by all accounts, has never existed.
Team AA: Best Android games you’ve (probably) never heard of
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OnePlus has finally found the root cause of a long-standing bug on its phones. The issue affected the Gallery app, causing constant freezing, stutters, and crashes. A fix should roll out in the coming days. OnePlus has acknowledged an annoying issue with the Gallery app on its phones.
For months now, OnePlus users have been reporting freezes, stutters, and outright crashes while sharing pictures or simply scrolling through the Gallery app.
At CES 2017 in January, we got our first hands-on look at the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom. Today, the smartphone is finally going on sale in the US, with the unlocked phone priced at $329.
Hands-on with the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom at CES 2017
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The two biggest features for the ZenFone 3 Zoom are its dual-rear camera setup and its huge battery. The rear of the phone has two 12 MP sensors; one with a f/1.
The incredibly popular Chinese chat app WeChat is being put under a microscope by The Citizen Lab. In a study, the researchers found that not only is WeChat spying on the chats of Chinese users, but it’s also looking in on chats from foreigners with the goal of fueling its censorship algorithms.
It’s no secret that the internet in China is not like the internet in other parts of the world.
The Oppo Find X2 Pro uses All Pixel Omni-Directional Phase Detection Autofocus on a custom sensor developed with Sony. But what does “All Pixel” autofocus actually mean? And how does it relate to existing Dual Pixel and Quad Pixel Phase Detect Autofocus (PDAF) systems? Let’s go into detail for each one of these technologies and see how they differ.
First: Photography terms you should understand
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There are other smartphone dangers besides viruses and malware. There are also things like WiFiKill and Network Spoofer apps that might spell a lot of trouble. You certainly wouldn’t want to have your sensitive data stolen by attackers.
Developed by Gurke Development, Wifi Protector promises to protect you from Wi-Fi Sniffing attacks and can detect all kinds of Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) related attacks on Wi-Fi networks, such as Denial of Service (DoS) and Man in the Middle (MITM) attacks.
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The OnePlus 10 Pro has arrived, and it has plenty to offer. If you’ve decided it’s time to ditch One UI or iOS for Oxygen OS, however, you might not know exactly where to start. We’ve been fans of the OnePlus Android skin for a long time, and we have some tips to help you set up your phone and make it feel more like your own.