The Facebook app finally supports Android's notification channels
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/08/27/facebook-app-finally-supports-androids-notification-channels/
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The Facebook app finally supports Android's notification channels
Since 8.0 Oreo, Android has had what's called notification channels, a way to filter notifications from apps based on the type of activity each notificatio... by Taylor Kerns in Facebook, News
[Update: Last day] We're giving away 4 bundles of Satechi Type-C accessories, including hubs, SD card readers, and wall chargers (US only)
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[Update: Last day] We're giving away 4 bundles of Satechi Type-C accessories, including hubs, SD card readers, and wall chargers…
It's time for another giveaway! We've partnered with Satechi yet again to offer bundles of Type-C accessories to four lucky readers. The pack includes a mu... by Contest Coordinator in Contests / Giveaways, News
Samsung will send Note 9 owners a free adapter to make the phone work with Gear VR headsets
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Samsung will send Note 9 owners a free adapter to make the phone work with Gear VR headsets
The Galaxy Note 9 is a big phone—even larger than last year's Note 8. So, it doesn't fit in last year's Gear VR headset (SM-R325N). This has been a t... by Ryan Whitwam in Galaxy Note9, News, Samsung
52 temporarily free and 54 on-sale apps and games to start the week
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52 temporarily free and 54 on-sale apps and games to start the week
Welcome to the last week of August, and boy do we have a large list to get through today. There's a lot on offer, both free and on-sale, so take several mo... by Jordan Palmer in Applications, Deals, Google, News
We're giving away 40 BESTEK 'Snail USB Chargers,' plus 40% off coupons for everyone else [US]
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We're giving away 40 BESTEK 'Snail USB Chargers,' plus 40% off coupons for everyone else [US]
There is no doubt that this BESTEK Snail USB Charger is absolutely adorable, but it is also very beneficial. So if you require a few more accessible USB po... by Contest Coordinator in Contests / Giveaways, News
Using a Nexus 5 is a surprisingly okay experience in 2018
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Using a Nexus 5 is a surprisingly okay experience in 2018
Android hardware has come a long way in the last five years, and as we come up on that Pixel time of year, I've been thinking back on earlier Android hands... by Ryne Hager in Editorials, Nexus 5
Fossil 4th generation smartwatches will come pre-loaded with discreet emergency alert feature from Noonlight
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Fossil 4th generation smartwatches will come pre-loaded with discreet emergency alert feature from Noonlight
Fossil Gen 4 watches are offering a brand new emergency alert feature, courtesy of a partnership with Noonlight.
Report: Pixel 3 to be revealed at Google event in NYC on October 9th
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Report: Pixel 3 to be revealed at Google event in NYC on October 9th
When Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says something's going to happen in the world of tech, his word is very nearly a guarantee. So when a Gurman-authored article... by Ryne Hager in Google, News, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Videos
Atypical Games releases Escape from Chernobyl, a continuation of its Radiation City open-world survival game
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Atypical Games releases Escape from Chernobyl, a continuation of its Radiation City open-world survival game
Atypical Games is probably best known for its Sky Gamblers air combat series, though it looks like its open-world first-person survival games are star... by Matthew Sholtz in Games, News, Videos
[Deal Alert] Get a year of Spotify Premium for $99 ($21 off) from Costco
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[Deal Alert] Get a year of Spotify Premium for $99 ($21 off) from Costco
There's a pretty good chance you use Spotify. Assuming you prefer to enjoy your experiences, there's also a pretty good chance you pay for it. If you'd lik... by Taylor Kerns in Deals
YouTube's new 'Time watched' statistics add to the Digital Wellbeing portfolio
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YouTube's new 'Time watched' statistics add to the Digital Wellbeing portfolio
Google first demoed its Digital Wellbeing initiative back in May at I/O, but it took until this month for it to officially debut with Android 9 Pie. We've... by Richard Gao in Applications, Google, News
iFixit gives Samsung Galaxy Note 9 a repairability score of 4 out of 10
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iFixit gives Samsung Galaxy Note 9 a repairability score of 4 out of 10
As is tradition, iFixit has torn the latest mobile device apart to see what makes it tick. The Note 9 has several distinctive features that set it apart fr... by Ryan Whitwam in Galaxy Note9, News, Samsung
Animoca Brands acquires 'The Sandbox' developer Pixowl
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Animoca Brands acquires 'The Sandbox' developer Pixowl
Pixowl is an independent mobile developer with 10's of millions of downloads under its belt, all thanks to its highly popular The Sandbox series of games.... by Matthew Sholtz in Games, News
Pocophone F1 global pricing revealed, starting as low as ~$300 USD
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Pocophone F1 global pricing revealed, starting as low as ~$300 USD
The Pocophone F1 was revealed a few days ago, quickly taking the Android world by storm. With its Snapdragon 845, dual rear cameras, and 4,000mAh battery,... by Richard Gao in News, Pocophone F1, Xiaomi / MIUI
[Deal Alert] Costco offers up to $500 in lump sum Samsung trade-in credit toward T-Mobile Note9
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[Deal Alert] Costco offers up to $500 in lump sum Samsung trade-in credit toward T-Mobile Note9
Costco is offering T-Mobile's trade-in credit deal of up to $500 for Note9 activations, but letting you get the cash all at once.
Some Galaxy Note9s have an annyoing 'light leak' line off to the side of the display
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/08/27/note9s-annyoing-light-leak-line-off-side-display/
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Some Galaxy Note9s have an annoying 'light leak' line off to the side of the display
Every flagship phone seems to carry with it a handful of problems that don't get noticed except statistically long after reviews land and the launch is ove... by Ryne Hager in Galaxy Note9, News, Samsung
Harman Kardon's Citation 500 is a $700 Google Assistant speaker
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Harman Kardon's Citation 500 is a $600 Google Assistant speaker
If you, like me, thought that the Google Home Max was a bit pricey, than Harman Kardon is here to make that speaker look inexpensive. The Citation 500 is s... by Jordan Palmer in Google Assistant, News, Smart Home
[Update: Recipient screens] Confidential Mode comes to Gmail Android app
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[Update: Recipient screens] Confidential Mode comes to Gmail Android app
Google's big Gmail redesign earlier this year added a handful of new features, including Confidential Mode. The Android app hasn't gotten all the new Gmail... by Ryan Whitwam in Applications, Google, News
Google teases dark mode for Phone app in Play Store update notes
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Google teases dark mode for Phone app in Play Store update notes
The Google Phone redesign from earlier this month was met with some conflicting opinions. While many liked the more modern UI, others couldn't stand all of... by Richard Gao in Applications, Google, News
[Update: It's official] Amazon lets you invite others to properly collaborate on lists
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/08/28/effing-finally-amazon-lets-invite-others-properly-collaborate-lists/
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[Update: It's official] Amazon lets you invite others to properly collaborate on lists
If there's one Amazon/eBay feature I've searched for and hoped for in the last few years, it's a collaborative wishlist. Ever since I met my now-husband an... by Rita El Khoury in Amazon, News