The internet is obsessed with cats and dogs. We think the entire internet economy would collapse without a steady stream of cat memes or adorable dog videos. Google apparently is doing its part to spread the cuteness with an Easter Egg that has been discovered in the latest update to its Google Phone app for Android.
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Android Police did one of their trademarked code teardowns on the 9.
Apple’s AirPods are undoubtedly in the top tier of earbuds, but they come with a healthy dose of Apple Tax. In fact, they’re some of the most expensive on the market. The good news is that there are plenty of AirPods deals are available across the internet. To make the search easier for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best savings on sale this holiday season.
Featured deal: 20% off the AirPods MaxThe AirPods Max are back on offer, with multiple colorways on sale — for now, at least.
Looking for something different? Dbrand’s new Robot Camo skin could be the perfect fit.
Dbrand’s latest limited edition phone skin and case design is definitely eye-catching. Robot Camo looks like it was dropped into our timeline from the far future. The level of detail in the artwork is well beyond what you might expect from a normal phone case or skin.
In addition to the level of detail, your Dbrand Robot Camo skin or case is likely to look very different than someone else’s phone with the same product due to varying differences in the design pattern.
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Windows 11 has leaked, spilling a slew of details in the process. The OS’s new wallpapers have also made an early appearance. You can download a bundle of more than 30 wallpapers below. Microsoft’s next OS made an impromptu debut this week courtesy of a preview build leak. The Windows 11 title is now all but confirmed, while we’ve also gained a glimpse into several UI revisions. But while the OS is still a few weeks away, you can add a touch of Windows 11 to your desktop with its new wallpapers.
An update for Blackberry’s not-so-popular BB10 has started rolling out, and with the update to 10.2.1 comes the ability to easily run Android apps. Although BB10 has been ableto run Android apps for a while now, previously .APK files first had to be converted to the .BAR format before they would run. With the latest update, .APK files can now be installed directly onto Blackberry devices.
As Blackberry continues to struggle, giving existing BB10 users the option to sideload or even install Android apps directly from their browser is a good way to keep these folks at least semi-satisfied.
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Samsung is rolling out hardware blockchain wallet support to its Galaxy devices. The update allows those who trade multiple virtual assets to import and manage them from the Samsung Blockchain Wallet. The Wallet is compatible with the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum and can also access DApps. Samsung is bringing hardware blockchain wallet support to its Galaxy devices. The update will allow those who trade virtual assets from third-party wallets to do so from the Samsung Blockchain Wallet on their devices.
You may have heard of the term “rooting your phone” and you may have seen that some apps on the Google Play Store require “root” access to work. But what is root? What is “rooting” your phone and why would you do it? Let’s find out!
The majority of operating systems including Windows, OS X and Linux have the concept of system privileges where processes, and therefore users, run at different privilege levels which determine what the process is allowed or prohibited from doing.
Along with the high-end Nexus 6P, Google also launched the spiritual successor of the Nexus 5, manufactured once again by LG. The aptly named Nexus 5X brought with it everything that made the original so popular, of course with updated specifications, new features, including a fingerprint scanner, and a far superior camera, all while retaining a budget-friendly price tag. If the higher price point or the larger size of the premium Nexus smartphone is a problem, the Nexus 5X is a fantastic alternate to enjoy the best of what Google has to offer.
Apple’s AirPods Pro seem to have the AirPods (2019) outmatched in nearly every way. Active noise-cancelling (ANC), improved battery, and a better fit leave the AirPods Pro feeling miles ahead for iPhone owners, and even make an okay choice for Android users. The real question is whether or not the AirPods Pro ($249) are worth the steep asking price, or if the AirPods ($159) deliver better value for your money. Find out in this Apple AirPods Pro vs AirPods comparison.
Is your phone blowing up with notifications all the time? About half the time they are not even helpful, so Samsung is allowing Galaxy S8 users to customize all notifications to their specific needs.
It’s very simple to just turn notifications off for all apps, but then Sammy takes it a step further by allowing users to pin-point which apps should send notifications. One can even go into specific apps and really get intricate with notification behavior.