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Life360 — which owns the family-tracking app of the same name and will soon own Tile — sells a ton of user data. A new report suggests the company allegedly plays fast and loose with that data. The company has no plans to sell Tile user data, but its family-tracking app bears no such promise. At this point, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to find out that a company is making money off your data.
The way Xiaomi has dominated the ultra-competitive affordable smartphone market in India has been nothing short of incredible. Deserving the credit for this success is Xiaomi’s hugely popular Redmi Note series that gets better and better with every generation. Unsurprisingly, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro continue along the same lines.
However, Xiaomi seems to be hedging its bets this time around with the launch of the latest addition to the series – the Redmi Note 7S.
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The Google Pixel Watch could feature a 300mAh battery. The watch should last a full day, although it’s unclear what features were active in testing. Users wanting multi-day battery life from the upcoming Google Pixel Watch may be in for a disappointment.
The Pixel Watch was unveiled at Google I/O, after years of rumors and anticipation. One of the main questions was what kind of battery the wearable would have and how long it would last.
Update, November 14, 2019 (5:06AM ET): Samsung has quietly pushed out the Android 10/One UI 2.0 beta to some Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus devices in the US.
According to SamMobile (via the XDA forum) and users on reddit, the beta is now available for unlocked Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus phones. The update apparently measures in at 1.8GB to 2GB.
Original article, October 22, 2019 (8:04AM ET): The Samsung One UI 2.
SpaceX just put a Tesla Roadster into orbit, and by now, you’ve probably seen all the mind-bending footage of the Falcon Heavy, the red Roadster, and the Starman behind the wheel. But how about a nice pack of SpaceX-themed wallpapers for your smartphone or laptop?
Get your doze of space inspiration with this collection of SpaceX wallpapers. We selected 30 hi-res (bigger than QuadHD) wallpapers filled with beautiful imagery of roaring rockets, fiery plumes, and serene launchpads.
MicroLED technology was invented in the year 2000 by a research group run by Prof. Hongxing Jiang and Prof. Jingyu Lin of the Texas Tech University. However, the first demonstration of microLED in a consumer product can be traced back to Sony’s 55-inch FullHD “Crystal LED Display” that was showcased back in 2012. At the time, it boasted a much better contrast ratio and color gamut than rival LCD TVs.
Micro-LED paves the way for the 'smart display'
Keeping track with your notes is not that difficult once you have the right applications to help you. Whether you are a student about to embark on another semester this coming fall or a business person who has lots of digital paperwork to sort out through the week, you can always choose a number of tools to help you out with your list of stuff.
Note and memo widgets can help you out with your notes, most especially if you are using a tablet.
Last week, it was reported that OnePlus’ partnership with McLaren might be coming to an end because the phone maker is no longer listed as a 2020 F1 partner on the McLaren website. We’ve now received official word from the British sports car manufacturer, making it clear that its long-standing partnership with OnePlus is now over.
In an emailed statement to Android Authority, a McLaren spokesperson said:
Our partnership with OnePlus, which came to its scheduled conclusion recently, has been a highly successful collaboration between two iconic and innovative brands.
Android Auto launched five years ago, and it’s been a driving force behind new car purchases ever since. Infotainment systems are important to people when choosing a new vehicle, which is why Google is giving Android Auto a huge overhaul in an attempt to make it best in class.
Get going fasterWith the new update, Android Auto will show your preferred navigation app as soon as you start your car, so you’ll no longer need to start from the home screen.
Earlier in the year Samsung released two Android tablets that featured high resolution Super AMOLED displays. One of those tablets was 8.4 inches, and it became a go-to tablet for anyone who valued portability while looking for a stunning display. Then, back in October, Google released their follow up to the 2013 Nexus 7, the HTC-made Nexus 9. It was one of the first devices to run Google’s new Android 5.