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Android Messages for web is rolling out, bringing RCS everywhere

June 19, 2018

The first signs of Messages for web were spotted back in February , when mentions of the service cropped up in the Android app. Google has been planning a web version of Android Messages for months-we've seen it appear in teardown , after teardown, after teardown.

Google Maps Doesn’t Let You Directly Book Uber Rides Anymore

June 19, 2018

Google Maps users can no longer use the app to book a ride with Uber, with the option quietly disappearing from both the Android and iOS versions of the mapping app. "You can no longer book Uber rides directly in Google Maps", the page read. Have a low-end phone or tiny data cap? A person looking for directions in a new city will very often require a cab to get to his destination.

Google’s new music service is YouTube Music

June 19, 2018

YouTube Premium on the other hand, is bringing everything that YouTube Red has, but under a new branding. Both services ( YouTube Music and YouTube Premium ) will be rolling out soon . In regards to the future of Play Music, "nothing will change", according to Google's official post.This is in contrast to earlier reports and could of course change in the future.

Apple's iOS 12 securely and automatically shares emergency location with 911

June 18, 2018

And besides imprecision, there are of course lots of conceivable edge cases where a caller can't rely exclusively on an automatic sharing of their location and expect responders to arrive exclusively based on that. This used a combination of cell data, Global Positioning System data and Wi-Fi access points to estimate the caller's whereabouts. The EENA noted that it had been working without success to get Apple to follow Google's lead in supporting AML - Google adopted it for Android in June ...

YouTube extends music streaming service to Europe

June 18, 2018

For now, Google Play Music will carry on as always, alongside YouTube Music. Google is also launching YouTube Premium . YouTube Premium launched in a dozen new global territories Monday, making breakout streaming hit " Cobra Kai " and other original content available in countries including the United Kingdom and other European nations.

OnePlus has released a fix for the OnePlus 6 bootloader vulnerability

June 18, 2018

Meanwhile, OnePlus 6 owners in the rest of world are advised to update their device to the OxygenOS 5.1.7 as early as possible. Yes, it's only the 2018 model that's receiving a stable update while the 2017 pair is receiving beta updates.

Should you buy… the OnePlus 6?

June 18, 2018

After launching the OnePlus 6 in India , the company is making their flagship device available for buyers starting today (21 May). OnePlus fans can purchase the OnePlus 6 at any Croma store starting Rs 34,999. It also offering benefits up to Rs 25,000 on flight and hotel bookings from ClearTrip. The fingerprint sensor returns and is situated just under the vertically placed dual cameras on the back.

DHS: 2,000 children separated from parents at border

June 18, 2018

President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed the Democrats for the situation despite his administration instituting the policy change. "Nobody likes" breaking up families and "seeing babies ripped from their mothers' arms", said Kellyanne Conway, a counselor to the president.

Apple bans developers from selling user contacts

June 17, 2018

Coming back to Apple's latest guidelines , the company has also included a ban on cryptocurrency mining apps in Apple Store in their guidelines . This came on the heels of Apple's move to cleanse the App Store from applications that harvest user data to create a contact database, leaving already a great number of developers interdicted from the platform.

G Suite Gmail on iOS can now get high-priority-only notifications

June 17, 2018

Google says the feature leverages Gmail's machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities "to identify messages you may want to read first". Hence, Gmail is adopting new features at a much slower pace. Confidential mode: This new feature allows you to set an expiration date for all your sensitive email.

Sony blocks Fortnite cross-play on Switch

June 17, 2018

While it certainly has the numbers to sustain a good experience for its paid PlayStation Network subscribers, it's doing a disservice to games and their communities in the long run with its anti cross-platform position. Over the previous year, Epic Games has continued to strike gold with Fortnite's free to play Battle Royale mode . Sony never warned players about the lockout, which is an after-effect that they may not have been aware of prior to gamer complaints.

Instagram will no longer notify people when you screenshot their stories

June 17, 2018

If you have ever viewed someone's Instagram Story and wanted to capture what you're seeing by taking a screenshot , you might be wondering if the other person is notified. There are those times when you might want to check to see what someone is up to on Instagram without them seeing you were there. Instagram did not elaborate on its rationale behind the change, reported The Next Web .

Employees in Apple office are getting standing desks

June 17, 2018

Without disclosing the exact model of the desks used in the company's year-old futuristic campus in Cupertino, Cook said the desks he bought are able to switch between standing and sitting with a touch of a button. The campus is filled with arboreal decoration, with fruit trees littering the spaceship-shaped campus. The furniture inside the Apple Park has been meticulously handpicked.

E3 2018: No Fortnite PS4 Cross-Play Across Other Console Platforms

June 17, 2018

The game is available on PC and home consoles, mobile, and since yesterday on Nintendo Switch . It is not clear how this figure breaks down between the paid Save the World game and Battle Royale , but no doubt Battle Royale is more popular.

Sony’s Fortnite Response Further Angers PS4, Switch Fans

June 16, 2018

You'll also now be able to play the popular battle royale shooter, Fortnite , on Switch, for free. With players who've created a Fornite account on their PS4 unable to continue play on the Switch version of the game, they'll have to open a brand new account and start from scratch.

Nintendo Led Social Media Chatter During E3 2018

June 16, 2018

Perhaps the biggest no-show was Metroid Prime 4 , but Nintendo assures fans they have nothing to worry about. Rest assured, Metroid fans, " Metroid Prime 4 is in development, progressing well", according to Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, who spoke to IGN.

Apple looks to iPhones with cheaper displays

June 16, 2018

Apple now sells the iPhone X for $999 and up. Sources say that Apple initially wanted about 50/50 production of the two screen types; however, the company now believes that consumers will lean towards the cheaper model. Apple said it would change the default settings in the iPhone operating system to cut off communication through the USB port when the phone has not been unlocked in the past hour.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Could Feature Bigger Battery

June 16, 2018

A few years ago, the Galaxy Note was introduced in the market and widely known as the biggest model in the line or commonly known as phablets. With sound-emitting OLED, Samsung could create new waves in industrial design in the mobile universe.

Aleksandr Golovin drops Juventus hint after Russian Federation win

June 16, 2018

Iury Gazinsky scored after 12 minutes and Cheryshev added a second before the break after coming on as an injury replacement for Alan Dzagoev. "May the best team win at the end", he said of the tournament. Special fan zones were set up at local landmarks, which usually host major public events and concerts. Two days later, Real were eliminated from the competition.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 could be 'heavily redesigned' for 2019

June 16, 2018

This is based on the USB-C port that Microsoft placed on the Surface Book 2 . While the Surface did not take off as expected at the start, it has now become a staple for Microsoft with over $1 billion in revenue. There's also the fact updated Surface Pro and Laptop models might arrive this fall. The report stated that the device is slated to arrive in 2018, and the leaked documentation reveals that this product is codenamed Libra.

Apple Closes Security Loophole, Sets Up Another Fight With Law Enforcement

June 16, 2018

The move blocks off several devices (some of which have been used by federal law enforcement agencies) that have been created to hack into iPhones via the Lightning port. "We have the greatest respect for law enforcement, and we don't design our security improvements to frustrate their efforts to do their jobs". A new version of iOS will block a controversial loophole that law enforcement agencies have leveraged in order to crack into locked iPhones.

No, it's not just you - Apple Maps is down

June 16, 2018

In a test, neither search nor navigation worked on the Maps app on an iPhone and on a Mac. We can confirm Apple Maps is down in our area as well. Unfortunately, Apple has only just announced its CarPlay platform would open up to third-party navigation and mapping apps with the release of iOS 12 - but that hasn't yet come to pass.

Arcade Classics ‘Donkey Kong,’ ‘Sky Skipper’ Coming To Switch

June 16, 2018

The first is Donkey Kong , the 1981 arcade game , which is seeing its first non-truncated release in the West. It's OK if you're not familiar with the rare Sky Skipper , a flying game. The only addition will be online leaderboards to share your scores, which should hopefully give Sky Skipper the competitive element it never had the chance to revel in.

All the Ways You Can Celebrate Father’s Day in Chicago

June 16, 2018

The flawless way to kick off Father's Day weekend, no? Our friends at Slickdeals say when it comes to gift cards, many people don't realize you can buy them at a discount. Some food parks offer a wide array of offerings that include appetizers, healthy meals, main dishes, and even drinks and desserts. You don't need to be a biological father to be a father figure: men like stepfathers, teachers, coaches, and more can all be mentors and important positive male role models for children.

Here’s NEX: Vivo's New Flagship Series Sets New Industry Benchmarks

June 15, 2018

As there is no space on the top front, it has retractable 8MP front camera . Vivo NEX smartphones come in Diamond Black and Red colors. Since there is no notch on this smartphone , it was a challenge for Vivo where to place the selfie camera.

FIFA World Cup coverage on Fox Sports News, Sky News and Foxsports

June 15, 2018

Both BBC and ITV will show live coverage of the World Cup Final. Amazon locked a three-year deal to broadcast live Premier League matches and weekly highlights packages on its Prime Video service in the United Kingdom, starting with the 2019-20 season.

OnePlus 6 crosses 1 million sales globally in 22 days, claims company

June 15, 2018

While those numbers pale in comparison to the tens of millions of devices typically sold following the launch of a new flagship from the industry's top players, OnePlus isn't complaining. OnePlus 6 was the first smartphone to be launched with Snapdragon 845 SoC in India. For optics, OnePlus has given its flagship a dual camera setup at the rear with a 16-megapixel camera sporting an f/1.7 aperture and a 20-megapixel camera which also has f/1.7 aperture.

Sane Trilogy ‘Future Tense’ DLC Trailer

June 15, 2018

Activision's remastered title Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will be getting a brand new level later this month, but there's something else heading to the platforming title. Sane Trilogy , which is on its way out soon. Future Tense will be accessible via a new platform in the Warp Room of Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped , and playable at any point in the game's progression.

Fallout 76 Supports 24 Players In Each Game

June 15, 2018

Instead, he bought it himself from the website with a good name: Soul Revolver . At their press event, Bethesda took a deep, deep dive into Fallout 76 , revealing tons of new details on the game. Howard confirmed that the game will not launch with mod support, but the team is "committed" to eventually adding them to the game in the near future.

E3 2018: The Last of Us Part II Extended Gameplay Reveal

June 15, 2018

Naughty Dog truly created a masterpiece of a game. He's no spring chicken in the first game either, so having already endured a fair bit in his time, he's probably not the best person to play as. It leads to quite the tender moment between Ellie and a friend, before we're thrust into the gameplay section. Not only do the graphics look fantastic, but the video does a good job to sell the inherent tragedy and brutality of the Last of Us universe.

Samsung Announces New Chromebook Plus V2

June 15, 2018

We shouldn't expect just a rehash of last year's model, however, as Samsung seems to making some fairly significant changes in 2018's device. Samsung's latest is yet another option for those seeking a "premium" Chromebook experience. For the second-generation Chromebook Plus , Samsung is retaining the basic design of its predecessor: it's a premium 2-in-1 Chromebook with a 12.2-inch Full HD display .

United States backtracks on net neutrality

June 15, 2018

It also own Spectrum News. "Your online experience is not subject to the good graces or discretion of your ISP [internet service provider]", he said , adding that the FCC will "stand with the Federal Trade Commission and ensure that your broadband providers remain accountable".

Samsung's Foldable Smartphone to Be Priced at Whopping KRW 2 Million

June 15, 2018

To do that, the Galaxy S10 will be the first Samsung smartphone to be kitted out with Fingerprint on Display (FOD) tech, according to the report , which notes that the firm has attempted to introduce the feature since the Galaxy S8 but failed due to "technical difficulties".

Resident Evil 4 HD Project mod has a release date

June 15, 2018

Resident Evil 2 originally launched in 1998 and is considered a cult classic. For the uninitiated, players can unlock special game modes called The Fourth Survivor and The Tofu Survivor in the original Resident Evil 2 by completing certain conditions.

You might eventually run Windows 10 on the Google Pixelbook

June 15, 2018

Fixing issues picked up by the HLK not only means that the Pixelbook's Windows compatibility is improving, it also opens the door to Google getting the hardware certified by Microsoft as being suitable for Redmond's operating systems. While Windows on a Chromebook might sound like anathema at first glance, there are some good reasons why Google might be considering it. A couple candidates for that alternative OS are Google's own Fuchsia and, of course, Windows.

E3 2018: Sony Responds To Anger Over Fortnite Cross-Play Block

June 14, 2018

Battle Royale has already been downloaded a staggering amount of times on the Nintendo Switch after only one day. "I was a tester on PC whos (sic) finished every season and spent hundreds of dollars on the game but nope no Switch play for me since I played once on a PS4", one person said via a Reddit post.

Pokemon Let's Go Pokeball Plus Bundles Listed at Best Buy

June 14, 2018

As previously confirmed , by simply shaking the second Joy-Con, a second player can hop in and play along. PokeBall plus has motion control capability, so when a wild Pokemon appears, ready a Poke Ball and try to catch the Pokemon by moving your Poke Ball plus like you are throwing it.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses for Nintendo Switch Coming Spring 2019

June 14, 2018

But an even more startling element we observed was the presence of an overworld. We will keep you updated on the game as soon as more come in on it, so stay tuned for all the latest news. The three main characters in Three Houses are Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude, and each will play a key role in the game's story. Some of the unique gameplay features in " Fire Emblem: Three Houses " are placed in the battling mechanics.

Daemon X Machina Revealed for Nintendo Switch

June 14, 2018

This is all set to the game's art style, which douses the action in a cel-shaded art style full of color, flair and intensity. Daemon X Machina is heading to Nintendo Switch in 2019. The game's being developed by Marvelous Entertainment. Other big names of the development team include Junichi Nakatsuru and Ryo Hamamoto producing the music.

The Last of Us Part II Gameplay Trailer Unveiled

June 14, 2018

She is on a path towards finding peace in her world-but it doesn't last. Before introducing Last of Us Part II , we were introduced to game composer Gustavo Santaolalla, who humbly walked onto stage with a hoodie and a simple banjo. We crafted a molotov cocktail full of questions and threw it directly at co-game directors Kurt Margenau and Anthony Newman at E3, and the details they provided gave us some answers we'd been hoping for long before the PlayStation E3 2018 presentation.

Huawei Mate 20 to feature huge 7-inch screen, according to report

June 14, 2018

Right now, Huawei hasn't confirmed any details about the Mate 20, be it its launch timeline or hardware specs. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro , a rumored follow-up to the Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro , could come with a huge 6.9-inch OLED screen, according to Korean news publication The Bell (via XDA Developers ).

E3 2018: Trials Rising Announced for PS4, XBO, PC, NS

June 14, 2018

In the announcement trailer for Trials Rising , Ubisoft showed off the platforming racing gameplay that's now expected from the series, and the kind of environments you'll be racing in. The theme of Trials Rising is a tour around the world. Are you excited for a new Trials game? "In addition to the outfit and bike customization editor, the legendary Trials Track Editor comes back bigger than ever".

IHOP grilled by Burger King, Wendy's on Twitter over IHOb name change

June 14, 2018

Like countless others, I've spent many an hour hanging out in a cracked leather booth in the always slightly too chilly establishment with its blue roof and smiling logo, hours filled with laughter, orange juice, and pancakes. The move reaped taunts from well-established fast food chains. The company has also been sharing more photos and tweets about their pancakes. Both MoonPie and Pop-Tarts chimed in to confirm they were not changing their brand names, with MoonPie writing that they've ...

RE: Aston Martin Rapide AMR revealed - Page 1 - General Gassing

June 14, 2018

Aston Martin has given its four-door coupe a 580 horsepower makeover, with the Rapide AMR giving Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and others some serious side-eye. Aston Martin's local division has confirmed the Rapide AMR will be available in Australia, priced from $459,950 plus ORCs. There are three design schemes: Standard, Silhouette and Signature.

Volvo borrows cachet and power from its Polestar EV brand

June 14, 2018

Volvo will reveal the new S60 next week at its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The 2019 S60 will become the first American-made Volvo . These Polestar Engineered cars all come with badges, black chrome exhaust pipes and golden seatbelts to better distinguish them from lesser-tuned Volvos .

Stranger Things Game from Telltale in Development

June 14, 2018

Simmer down, everyone. Netflix isn't about to stream video games . "The Netflix version of Minecraft: Story Mode will be delivered via video files and will accept commands via any remote equipped with directional and select buttons".

Monster Hunter World x Final Fantasy XIV Crossover Announced

June 14, 2018

During the E3 2018 Square Enix press conference today, it was announced that Monster Hunter: World would be collaborating with Final Fantasy 14 . And yes, Square Enix isn't shying away from the fact you can skip the grind to level 70 with the use of optional, purchasable items.

Vivo Nex smartphones with all-screen display, pop-up camera launched

June 14, 2018

The Nex has dual 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel cameras on its rear, and features a dual-pixel sensor for better low-light shots. The high-end model, dubbed as Vivo NEX S , is powered by Qualcomm 's Snapdragon 845 processor along with Adreno 630 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Season Pass Won’t Include Separate Content

June 14, 2018

What are your thoughts on the Season Pass plans for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4? Whether you're a veteran of the series or a newcomer, there's more than enough content to warrant checking out Black Ops 3 . Q: Can I buy Black Ops Pass as a standalone product? . So that seems to indicate if you have a physical copy of the base game you can "purchase a separate upgrade" - or Season Pass as it's known everywhere else - to upgrade to the Black Ops Pass, at least if your on Xbox One or PS4 in ...

Jaguar E-Pace gets more features

June 14, 2018

The E-Pace is the entry-level SUV in Jaguar's global lineup. It'll return 34.4mpg and emit 186g/km CO2. The new petrol engine is a 2.0-litre Ingenium unit, which develops 197bhp. Smart Settings is offered as part of the optional Connect Pro Pack which also adds a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, Pro Services and Navigation Pro - offering real-time traffic information, door to door routing from a smartphone, street view and parking availability.

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