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Android Studio brings enhanced Kotlin support, smaller builds and more

Google has announced Android Studio 3.1 is now stable and available, featuring enhanced Kotlin support, smaller builds, recent IntelliJ platform updates and more. Since becoming a first-class programming language option along with Java and C++ last May, Kotlin has enjoyed popularity among developers and Android's core dev team.

Developers Google Android

·7 years ago

Huawei unveils the P20 and P20 Pro with world’s first Leica triple camera set up

Huawei have unveiled the P20 and P20 Pro handsets at the Grand Palais in Paris, featuring the world’s first Leica triple camera set up that boasts a 40MP RGB sensor, 20MP monochrome shooter and an 8MP sensor with a telephoto lens on the rear of the device and is also capable of 5x Hybrid zoom.

Devices and OS China Huawei

·7 years ago

Samsung Pay Launches in Italy

Samsung announced today that Samsung Pay is now available in Italy, marking its ongoing commitment to bringing payment innovation to users around the globe. With the addition of Italy, Samsung Pay now enables users in 21 markets.

Financial Android

·7 years ago

Files Go by Google brings Google Photos Support and More

Google's Files Go app has received a new update bringing new ways to search through files, view the location of duplicate files before they’re deleted, and the addition of Google Photos support.

Apps Google Android

·7 years ago

Samsung and Disney Create AR Emoji Magic for the Galaxy S9 and S9+

Samsung and Disney are bringing Disney characters to life as new AR Emojis for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Starting today, Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ users will be able to access classic Disney characters – Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse– directly from their phone to create personalized messages.

Samsung Android

·8 years ago

Usecrypt Messenger rolls out on Android and iOS

A European team of cryptographers, cryptologists and programming specialists have developed a new application they claim will revolutionize the world of mobile communication. They claim that it is in fact more secure that talking to someone face-to-face.

Google Android Apple Apps

·8 years ago

Fakeapp Android Malware stealing Facebook Account Details

In a new identified scam detected by Symantec, a malicious app dubbed ‘Android.Fakeapp’, involves a new malware strain that is phishing for Facebook login credentials directly from the targeted devices. Named Fakeapp, this new malware strain was detected earlier this month by Symantec researchers.

Android

·8 years ago

Galaxy S9 Display Earns DisplayMate’s Highest-Ever A+ Grade

DisplayMate Technologies has released the results of its comprehensive evaluation of the Galaxy S9’s Infinity Display, concluding that Samsung’s new flagship possesses “the best-performing smartphone display that we have ever tested.”

Opinion Samsung Android

·8 years ago

ASUS Unveils All-New ZenFone 5 Series

ASUS CEO Jerry Shen today unveiled the all-new ZenFone 5 Series at a special event in the Italian Pavilion at MWC 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. The lineup includes the ZenFone 5Z and the ZenFone 5, exciting high-performance 6.2-inch dual-camera smartphones that are the first ever ZenFone models to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

Android Devices and OS

·8 years ago

Samsung Galaxy s9 and S9+ unveiled and it’s all about the battery

Samsung has officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. The first thing that's immediately noticeable upon picking up a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ is just how similar they are to their predecessors. The same 5.8- and 6.2-inch displays (for the S9 and S9+ respectively) dominate the devices' front; an aluminum strip goes around the edges, and a glass back shimmers.

Samsung Android Devices and OS

·8 years ago

OnePlus 5 and 5T get updates to sort Streaming HD Videos but you will have to return your device

Back in December of last year, it was discovered that the OnePlus 5 and 5T can't stream HD videos from Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services. The problem is the phones don't ship with the WidevIne Level 1 DRM that these services require for HD playback, so videos are only played at standard definition (480p).

Devices and OS Google Amazon Android

·8 years ago

Acorn announces new Micro Phone in 40th anniversary year of UK brand

Acorn has announced its first smartphone, the Micro Phone C5- a feature packed, flagship Android handset, aimed to give UK consumers a smarter choice of mobile phone. To celebrate the 40th year of the historic Acorn brand, the relaunched UK company is revealing the Micro in tribute to its predecessor a.

Devices and OS Google Android UK

·8 years ago

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