Samsung is said to have created a service that collects data like the text you type and the apps you use and shares it with other applications.
The report comes from The Information’s Jessica Lessin and is rather light on details. Moreover, the service might not even make it to a product, as Samsung is said to be debating internally its potential benefits and drawbacks.
Dubbed Context, the service monitors everything the user does on the mobile device, including text input, app usage, and even information from the phone’s sensors.
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Our quick picks for the best Google Pixel 6 rugged cases:
The Pixel 6 might be the smaller of the two new Google phones, but it’s still a rather big and heavy device. To make sure that it stays completely safe, you’ll need a rugged case. These cases are big and bulky, but you won’t have to worry about damaging your phone if it slips out of your hand.
Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd gen)The Amazon Echo Show 10 is a fierce competitor for Google's Nest Hub Max. Its ability to follow users around gives it an edge over other smart displays and it justifies its premium price by packing in many attractive features. If you can get past the lack of some major streaming services and the high price, Alexa-powered smart devices don't come much better than the Echo Show 10.
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Apple has unveiled the first Macs using its Arm-based silicon, the new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. They run on Apple’s brand new M1 chip. The new computers arrive next week starting at $699 for the Mac Mini. Apple is making good on its promise to introduce the first Macs using its Arm-based silicon. The company has introduced new versions of the MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and 13-inch MacBook Pro that reportedly deliver speed and battery life advantages over x86-based systems.
After much anticipation, Google Glass has finally shipped out to eager Explorers, who have begun posting their thoughts and experiences on the web. What this also means is that we finally have a full understanding about the exact features included with Google Glass, and how the little device works.
So here’s a breakdown of everything we know about Google Glass, and how exactly it all works.
Specs Firstly, here’s a quick reminder of the specs, and what Google Glass is capable of.
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Motorola just entered the top three smartphone brands list in the US. Its success is attributed to the death of LG’s smartphone business. The Lenovo-owned company is also the number two smartphone OEM in the $400 and below price bracket. The Lenovo-owned company gained the top spot by more than doubling its growth in the US over the last year. Counterpoint reports that Motorola sales in the US skyrocketed 131% in 2021 compared to the year before.
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Psyonix has introduced Rocket League Sideswipe, a mobile-only car soccer game for Android and iOS. It’s built around fast, small multiplayer matches. The free-to-play title is due later in 2021, although some testers can try it now. You no longer have to sit down with a console or your PC to get a taste of Rocket League. Psyonix and Epic Games have unveiled Rocket League Sideswipe, a mobile-only car soccer game destined for Android and iOS.
Huawei P10 and P10 PlusThe Huawei P10 and P10 Plus prove that incremental improvements eventually start to stack up. From an excellent camera and build quality to impressive battery life and specs, the P10 and P10 Plus offer Mate 9 performance in a more manageable size.
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Back in April 2016, Huawei’s P9 and P9 Plus entered into a highly competitive smartphone market with high-end specifications, Leica-branded dual cameras, and a really sleek design.
Skagen Falster 2
The Skagen Falster 2 brings plenty of improvements like a GPS, heart rate monitor, and NFC. It's also beautiful, and has a great OLED display. Beauty is only skin deep, though. Wear OS 2.1 doesn't run well on the Falster 2's old hardware. Until some of the software issues are fixed, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
I loved the original Skagen Falster. Even though it lacked features like GPS and NFC, its minimal design was something that kept me putting it on my wrist every day.
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Chromebooks running Apollo Lake processors have reportedly received Linux app support. At least 18 devices are supported, including models from Acer, Asus, Dell, and Lenovo. Some of these devices also support Android apps, giving users a choice of which they want to use. Chromebooks are slowly becoming more versatile as they gain Android app support and more offline functionality. Linux apps have also come to a select few devices, but it seems like Google is ready to open the floodgates.