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Google’s Nearby Share now rolling out

Google is rolling out Nearby Share from today, finally giving Android users its own version of Apple’s AirDrop. Compatible with Android 6.0+ devices, Nearby Share promises much smoother file, link, and content exchanges between phones and tablets, as long as the two devices are in fairly close proximity.

Android Tips

·5 years ago

Pixel 4a officially unveiled

Google has finally unveiled the Pixel 4a: a lower-cost, mid-range phone that is high quality, long-lasting and fairly small, with a great camera.

Devices and OS Android

·5 years ago

Microsoft to continue discussions on purchasing TikTok

President Trump said he would ban TikTok from the US Friday, which put ongoing acquisition discussions between Microsoft and TikTok parent company ByteDance on hold.

US Microsoft

·5 years ago

Trump to ban TikTok in the US

In the United States, President Trump has said he will take action to ban TikTok from the US. It comes after United States intelligence bosses fear the popular Chinese-owned video app presents a possible national security risk.

Apps US

·5 years ago

Huawei becomes the world’s biggest smartphone maker in Q2 2020

According to a report by research firm Canalys, Huawei became the world's biggest smartphone maker in Q2 2020, shipping more smartphones worldwide than any other vendor for the first time.

Huawei Android

·5 years ago

Cat S62 Pro with thermal imaging camera launches

The Cat S62 Pro has been officially announced, bringing the most advanced integrated thermal camera available in a smartphone and an incredibly rugged and durable build.

Devices and OS Android

·5 years ago

OxygenOS 10.5.2 for Nord brings July 2020 security patch and OnePlus Buds support

OnePlus released the OnePlus Nord earlier this week and just a few days later, it is getting another update with build number OxygenOS 10.5.2 carrying July 2020 security patch and bringing support for OnePlus Buds among others.

Devices and OS Android

·5 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G officially unveiled by Samsung

Samsung today introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, bringing 5G to the company's latest fold-able smartphone.

Samsung 5G Android Devices and OS

·5 years ago

OnePlus Nord officially unveiled

OnePlus has released a new mid-tier smartphone. The 6.44-inch smartphone arrives with a starting price tag of £379 and will be available from August 4 in the UK.

Devices and OS Android

·5 years ago

UK looking for 5G alternatives in Japan

After doing a massive U-turn and banning Huawei’s 5G equipment for deployment on nationwide networks, with a goal of completely eradicating the telecom operator from the country by 2027, the UK government is looking for substitutes, and has reportedly contacted Japan.

5G Connected UK

·5 years ago

Google Play Pass coming to UK and Annual subscription

Google launched its Google Play Pass subscription service in the US back in September last year, bringing access to more than 350 apps and games that are completely unlocked—all free of ads, in-app purchases and upfront payments.

Apps Android

·5 years ago

Android 10 reached 100M devices five months after launch

Google’s attempts to fix Android OS version fragmentation appears to be working, with the latest released version becoming the fastest adopted yet.

Devices and OS Android

·5 years ago

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