BlackBerry DTEK50The Blackberry claims that the DTEK50 is the world’s most secure smartphone, and if security is your number one priority, Blackberry’s second attempt at Android won’t let you down. However, it falls short in a lot areas that prevent it from being a great smartphone. Table of contents BlackBerry launched their first Android smartphone ever last year, and while there were a lot of people who were eagerly awaiting its launch, the Priv fell short of expectations.

Google is continuing the trend of moving more and more apps and services out of the core OS and into the Play Store. We’ve seen it happen with things like the Dialer, Google Keyboard (now Gboard), Google Assistant and more. Now, the Pixel and Nexus battery app is headed there too. The app, named Device Health Services, is now showing up in the Play Store with owners with phones as old as the Nexus 5 seeing the update.

Custom ROM projects have lost some of their popularity lately, but that doesn’t mean the community has stopped tinkering with ROMs entirely. CyanogenMod remains very much active and the team just released the first “snapshot” release based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow: CM 13.0 Release 1. To clarify, snapshots are releases that are deemed stable enough for the public, as opposed to nightly releases, which are only recommended to experts and enthusiasts.

The many leaks for Google’s next Pixel phones continued today with new images that reportedly show the backs of both the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. Prices for both phones were reportedly revealed as well. New Google Home Mini and Daydream View leaks leave little to the imagination News The stories come from Droid Life, using unnamed sources, and they claim that the larger LG-made Pixel 2 XL will cost $849 for the 64 GB version, and $949 for the 128 GB model.

You don’t need complicated software or a big money budget to create talking animated characters. This $65 software will do the trick. CrazyTalk 8 Pro makes digital animation as simple as uploading a photo and audio. An Auto Motion engine and Auto Lip-sync basically handle all the work for you. The result? A realistic 3D or 2D talking head. The animation software also offers options for dressing and accessorizing your characters, changing their setting, atmosphere, and more.

Samsung is discontinuing My Knox in favor of the newer Secure Folder app. In an email sent to users, the company announced that My Knox will no longer be available on new Samsung devices this year. You can still use it until its end-of-service date, which will be announced soon. However, the tech giant did say that it won’t be actively maintaining the service or adding new features to it anymore.

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has launched the Snapdragon 865 version of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G. The phone is identical to its Exynos and 5G models, except for the lack of the Snapdragon X55 modem. It’s also expected to cost the same as the current Exynos 990 model. Samsung has refreshed the Galaxy S20 FE with a new, 4G-only model. Unlike the previous LTE variant of the phone that featured the Exynos 990 chipset, the new phone pack a Snapdragon 865 processor.

The more you have to spend the more you’re likely to save, but one of the best deals in terms of a percentage mark-down is on the Lenovo 10e Chromebook. This tablet isn’t a powerhouse in terms of specs, but if you’re just looking for an affordable device for your work or streaming needs then the offer is pretty unbeatable. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7orrDq6ainJGqwam70aKrsmaTpLpwuMSnpq%2BnXZjGo7HRZqSoppSWxm6wxJqjrGVjZYN4hJRpZg%3D%3D

Motorola Moto G7/Moto G7 Power The Moto G7 and Moto G7 Power offer excellent value. You're getting a great design, modern features, and clean and fast software. For the price, Motorola elegantly balances performance and features without making too many compromises. The Moto G7 will give you the best that Motorola has to offer in the G7 series while the Moto G7 Power focuses on extended battery life. Table of contents

The holidays are just around the corner, and your time to find the perfect gift is dwindling. Most Black Friday sales started early this year due to the supply chain issues, but all hope is not lost. There’s still time to make your list and check it twice. If you’re not sure what to buy the tech lover in your life, we’re here to help. These are our picks for the best holiday gifts you can get this year, including a few we’ve bought for ourselves.