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Gmail finally starts rolling out dark mode for Android 10

September 13, 2019

Google has been hard at work adding dark mode to its core apps. Express.co.uk has the low down on how to turn on this exciting feature. Gmail users with Android 10 can activate dark mode easily, automatically switching to the dark mode when you enable the system-level toggle.

These dudes already have the Pixel 4

September 12, 2019

The smartphone will come with a toggle on/off switch for 90Hz "Smooth Display" . As well numerous leaks and images hitting the 'net, revealing pretty much everything there is to know about the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL , two videos have appeared online, showing claimed hands-ons with the larger of the two handsets.

Nintendo's New Fitness Game Puts Joy-Cons in Strange Places

September 12, 2019

Ring Fit Adventure has the player on a quest to take down a body-building dragon. It's not all about the adventure though - those who want to focus on the fitness can play Set and focus on certain muscle groups, or parties can bust out the minigames.

Apple Watch Series 5 lands September 20, from $649

September 12, 2019

Coupled with the lack of 5G, the new iPhone is "less attractive and future-proof" for Chinese consumers, said Mr Shah. The successor to iPhone XR , the company also released the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max . Further, there is a new photos app that curates favorites in a smarter way. Apple said it planned to roll out new shows each month, including a thriller from the director M.Night Shyamalan and a series starring Octavia Spencer.

Borderlands 3 First Reviews Share Positive Impressions

September 12, 2019

You won't see anything particularly new, but it does give us a Rockin track with lots of explosions, shooting, and snarky commentary. So, if you're excited for the Borderlands 3 release date and what something to jam out to in the meantime, then read on to find out what song is booming out in the Borderlands 3 cinematic launch trailer .

Apple partner Foxconn used too many temporary workers during iPhone ramp-up

September 12, 2019

Details: For its report , CLW claims it sent undercover investigators to Foxconn's Zhengzhou plant in central China, including one who worked there for four years. Earlier this year, media reports said Apple was considering moving some operations out of China to avoid new U.S. tariffs, with Japan's Nikkei Asian Review in June putting the figure at 15 to 30 percent of production.

Some Familiar Faces Return in Final Fantasy VII Remake's TGS Trailer

September 12, 2019

Several of the Shacknews staff got our grubby mitts on the game at PAX West 2019, and we gushed about it on the latest episode of the Shackcast , the official Shacknews podcast of Shacknews. Until May 2019 there had been a period of more than three and a half years of radio silence regarding new details on the FF7 Remake . Express.co.uk will update this story once the brand new Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer goes live.

Control Alan Wake DLC coming in 2020

September 12, 2019

But for some reason Remedy didn't pop in a mode at launch, and the game doesn't support NVIDIA's Ansel tech, which lets you freeze the game and swivel around and snap some insane photos. If you haven't already, check out our review of the game to find out why we think we called it " a breathtaking adventure through the supernatural".

FDA Says Juul Violated Regulations, Sold Vaping As Safer Than Smoking

September 12, 2019

Ned Sharpless, in a statement. "Have a reduced level of or exposure to a substance, and/or that JUUL products present a lower risk of tobacco-related disease or are less harmful than one or more other commercially marketed tobacco products".

Oregon officials confirm 2nd case of vaping-related illness

September 12, 2019

There have been occasional reports of similar illnesses, including one from 2000 that was tied to inhaling homemade marijuana-infused oil vapor. Since then, five more people across the country have died from this lung illness related to vaping as of September 10, according to CNN .

Samsung Says Hundreds of Apps Now Optimized for Galaxy Fold

September 11, 2019

It runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by an Exynos 9611 processor. Galaxy A30s is powered by the octa-core Exynos 7904 chipset, which is the same as its predecessor. The Galaxy A30s is lit by a 6.4-inch HD+ Infinity-V Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1560 x 720. Like the A50s this device also comes in 2 memory configurations - 4/64GB & 4/128GB.

Google Pixel 4 XL to Come with 6.23-inch Display, Snapdragon 855

September 11, 2019

Of course, we're sure that no-one is keeping score on this point in particular, but given the very public grievances with Huawei we can imagine that Google's engineers are keen to have a superior astro mode in the Pixel 4. Following an endless stream of hands-on photos and some low-res videos, we now have two high-quality videos showcasing the Pixel 4 in its full glory.

Android users need to delete these 24 apps infected the ‘Joker’ malware

September 11, 2019

Previously this service was named "ARCore". So naturally, Google wants in with its upcoming Play Pass . Now it appears that Google is finally done with testing the Play Pass and will soon hit the Google PlayStore shelf for purchase.

Apple's iPhone 11 launch fails to impress Asian markets

September 11, 2019

Apple also reduced the price of Apple Watch Series 3 to a starting price of USD199. The extra camera on the new iPhone 11 models a second cam on the base 11, a third on the Pros are the highlight feature of the 2019 compared to the XR and XS from previous year, but the forecast is that they wont reverse the shrinking market share.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Comes in January 2020

September 11, 2019

This group will need to collect fragments of a Great Crystal to ward off the Miasma of a poison that has plagued the world for 1000 years. You follow their journey as they search for Myrrh a substance that can cleanse crystals that protect their world from a unsafe gas.

Apple Changes App Store Algorithm to Address Antitrust Complaint

September 11, 2019

As first reported by The Wall Street Journal , Apple-owned apps had been dominating the search results pages for competitive terms such as Music. Remember, there's still a little time for developers to update their 32-bit apps to 64-bit, so you may not wind up losing them all.

Google Pixel 4 XL launching on October 15 with SD855+

September 11, 2019

Whereas the thriller across the Pixel four launch date stored followers on the sting of their seats, a famous cell tipster revealed the potential launch date of the brand new Pixel four and Pixel four XL. There's no place for big bezels on a flagship phone in 2019, so this is definitely disappointing. The overall design of the new Google phones is still pretty sleek though, as you'll see in the leaked photos below.

LG unveils first OLED TVs to support Nvidia G-Sync

September 11, 2019

Those features mean LG's TVs could've benefited from G-Sync Ultimate, which was made specifically to support HDR content and high-resolution monitors , but the company would've had to manufacture the devices with G-Sync in mind and with Nvidia's proprietary processor for that to happen.

Apple Arcade will launch September 19 for $4.99

September 11, 2019

Apple also reaffirms the compromise of offering exclusive original content for Arcade customers. "The App Store is the world's biggest and most successful game platform ". The Apple Arcade gaming service will be available on September 19 in over 150 countries. "Apple TV+ will be available for one-year promotional package with new Apple products", announced Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Internet Responds To The Apple Event With Broke AF Memes

September 11, 2019

But what sets them apart? We've broken down a comparison into key categories to see how these top devices measure up. We've got you covered. The Pro model has a normal camera, a superwide one and a telephoto camera. The iPhone price discrepancy is not all down to the currency markets. This seems like wishful thinking: a professional filmmaker or photographer is unlikely to want to deal with all the restrictions that an iPhone provides when they can just hire one of the many professional ...

Google’s Pixel 4 smartphone might launch on October 15

September 11, 2019

The leaked video surely confirms much of what we knew about the Pixel 4 already but still hypes up the level a notch higher. With only a month left for the launch set on 10 October, some new images of the Google Pixel 4 have been leaked online that reveal a lot more than what was known about it till now.

Get ready for iOS 13 with these handy tips

September 11, 2019

Once they encounter a bug or a glitch, or if the app crashes, they can send feedback so the developers could fix it. Facebook , whose privacy invasion has dominated the tech headlines for 18 months, is being shackled by new smartphone lockdowns.

Apple Watch 5 price in India out: Features, sale date and more

September 11, 2019

Apple has unwrapped a series of new devices, including three new iPhones , a Series 5 "always-on" Watch and a seventh generation iPad at its traditional autumn launch event in Cupertino. Despite mostly retaining its design all the way from the original Apple Watch , this new Series 5 still manages to offer fresh new flavors. Apple also announced that its Series 3 (GPS) and Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) watches will be receiving watchOS 6 on 19 September, and the prices of these watches ...

State AGs will conduct antitrust investigation of Google

September 11, 2019

Google, he said , "is a company that dominates all aspects of advertising on the internet and searching on the internet , as they dominate the buyer side, the seller side, the auction side and even the video side with YouTube ". The Department of Justice is now probing Apple, Amazon, and Google. In the meantime, Google has faced withering scrutiny around the world, particularly in Europe, where regulators have issued the company $9 billion in competition-related fines over the past three ...

Foxconn and Apple Admit Employing Too Many Temporary Workers

September 11, 2019

However, Chinese law clearly states that it can only go up to 10%. Apple said that, after conducting an investigation, it found the "percentage of dispatch workers exceeded our standards" and that it is "working closely with Foxconn to resolve this issue".

New 'Monopoly' game will pay female players more than males

September 11, 2019

In recent years, Hasbro has also made other versions of the game, like Avengers , Toy Story , Game of Thrones , and Fortnite to try to stay relevant. The game functioned under two sets of rules: The first allowed all players to be rewarded when wealth was generated, while the second set of rules let players build up their own monopolies with the sole intention to beat opponents.

Apple makes no mention of Homekit at iPhone event

September 11, 2019

Along with Apple TV +, Apple is also launching a gaming service dubbed Apple Arcade . And in order to appeal to more potential customers, Cook also said that anyone who buys a new Apple product like an iPhone , iPad , Apple TV set-top box or Mac computer will get a free year of Apple TV+ service.

Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 5 with always-on display

September 11, 2019

The Apple Watch Series 5 will also include a built-in compass, global emergency calling in more than 150 countries and 18 hours of battery life, even with the always-on feature. The first is a built-in compass. All the watch faces have been carefully tuned to the display. However, despite unveiling a new video service, Apple didn't mention any pending updates for the TV device.

Xiaomi's Mi Charge Turbo is a 30W wireless fast charger

September 11, 2019

This is a wireless charging technology that supports 30W charging speed. Xiaomi's Mi Charge Turbo technology will debut with the launch of the Mi 9 Pro 5G smartphone later this month. As we have learned in the past, a fast-charging technology does come with its own set of challenges. Not to mention, the 40W super wireless flash technology, that the company showcased as "one more thing", is now in the testing phase and could make its way sometime later this year.

Vivaldi browser for Android comes with built-in Notes, Sync, and more

September 10, 2019

Vivaldi also mentions that work is in progress for a Tablet UI too, so you may want to keep a watch on this one. The developers have integrated a lot of desktop browser features of Vivaldi in its Android version. A "Clone tab" option on the menu makes it easy to duplicate tabs and you can sign into your Vivaldi account to sync settings, bookmarks and tabs between devices .

Coming This November for Only $4.99 a Month

September 10, 2019

As an incentive, consumers will receive a year of Apple TV+ included when they purchase Apple products, such as an iPhone or iPad, Cook said. Other Apple TV+ titles include The Morning Show , said to be "a cutthroat drama starring and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, and starring Steve Carell, explores the world of morning news and the ego, ambition and the misguided search for power behind the people who help America wake up in the morning".

Google 'stoking fear' in release of iPhone hack details, Apple says

September 10, 2019

However, Apple says that those websites had content that was of interest to the Uighur community. Apple Inc on Friday confirmed that China's Uighurs, a mostly Muslim minority group considered a security threat by Beijing, had been the target of attacks due to iPhone security flaws, but disputed rival Alphabet Inc's description of the effort to track users of the smartphone in real time.

Hundreds of apps supported at launch, thanks to Google — Samsung Galaxy Fold

September 10, 2019

The other functionality is multi-resume which actually lets two apps run simultaneously without pausing, a ideal fit for the multi-window capabilities of the Galaxy Fold . Samsung Galaxy M30s can also be defined as the organization's first Galaxy M cellphone to game 48-megapixel rear camera . Just in case it wasn't already clear how far OnePlus has come in an incredibly short window of time, the company's exceptionally well-reviewed 7 Pro got the highest overall scores in this in-depth ...

Google Pixel 4 features revealed in leaked promotional video

September 10, 2019

Thanks to a new report on Google Pixel phones, it's now pretty much confirmed that Pixel 4 will have a 90 HZ display , as seen by a comment in the Android 10 source code. The Night Sight mode is presently capable of capturing photos at shutter speeds between two to six seconds. I bet you would have already seen leaks for the Coral colored Pixel 4 , which looks totally terrible, but the white and black variants appear quite minimalist.

IT Chapter Two Easter Egg In Fortnite Hints At Crossover Event

September 10, 2019

At the very least, however, some form of Limited-Time Mode with an accompanying assortment of special cosmetic items are undoubtedly on the cards. Epic Games have been able to provide a number of crossover events with different television shows, movies, and video games like Stranger Things , Marvel's Avengers , and Borderlands .

Samsung Galaxy Fold pre orders cancelled before re-launch

September 10, 2019

It was unclear whether foldables would be a significant part of the conversation at IFA this year. until both Samsung and Huawei came in swinging with both of their bendy devices. There is no IP rating for the A90 5G though so while it looks as premium as the S10 and Note 10 , there are a couple of features missing here and there.

States hit Facebook and Google with new probes

September 10, 2019

Facebook didn't immediately respond to an inquiry from Fast Company . Stucke said the investigations may go further by looking at how tech platforms control data, potentially examining "the intersection between competition law and privacy".

Huawei's updated AirPods clone adds active noise canceling and custom silicon

September 10, 2019

The Kirin A1 is being touted as the world's first Bluetooth 5.1 and BLE 5.1 wearable chip. Coming to the earbuds , at first glance, the design of the FreeBuds 3 looks very-much identical to that of Apple's AirPods . The self-developed dual-channel synchronous transmission mode uses leads to latency, leaving ultra-low down to 190ms2. Bone conduction technology can tell when you're speaking and, combined with a refreshed microphone duct, can block out the wind and allow you to continue ...

Qualcomm’s New 5G Chips Target Budget Smartphones in 2020

September 10, 2019

With this, carriers will be able to offer fixed 5G service for use in homes and businesses, potentially giving those in suburban and rural areas more options aside from broadband, fiber, or satellite internet. "It's going faster than anyone could have ever imagined". During his IFA keynote, Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon said the year 2019 is a significant moment because it will fuel a new era of innovation and significant growth for the wireless industry beyond traditional ...

IPhone 11 launch liveblog

September 10, 2019

Join Senior Editor Bridget Carey, Senior Editor Iyaz Akhtar and Editor at Large Jeff Bakalar at 9 a.m. PT before the event to hear their insightful hopes for Apple day 2019. Analysts warn that Apple still faces challenges as rivals chip away at the smartphone market, in which the iPhone's share is less than 12 percent.

'Apple made Siri deflect questions on feminism'

September 10, 2019

The Guardian reports Apple had an internal project to rewrite Siri's responses to "sensitive topics", which apparently included the recent MeToo movement among other things. Previously, Siri's responses were quite dismissive with replies such as "I just don't get this whole gender thing", and, "My name is Siri, and I was designed by Apple in California".

Huawei reveals new P30 Pro colours and update to EMUI 10

September 10, 2019

Huawei also announced the WiFi Q2 Pro, a mesh networking system created to provide fast connection and wide coverage across large homes. Trump, who signed the law into effect, pointed to Huawei's close ties with the Chinese government and alleged its infrastructure could provide foreign governments with a way to spy on the United States government and its citizens.

Mr. X Returns In New Resident Evil Project Resistance Teaser Trailer

September 10, 2019

He is shown overseeing the human group from a shadowy control room, apparently allotting them five minutes of "mission time", then dictating the flow of monsters towards the group. From what is shown, it's hard to not immediately draw comparisons to the Left 4 Dead series. It appears to rely heavily on survival tactics, as players will need weapons to fend off hordes of classic Resident Evil enemies.

Feds rip Juul for claiming its e-cigarette is safer than smoking

September 10, 2019

Juul Labs violated United States rules against marketing to teens by telling a group of NY high school kids that its wildly popular e-cigarettes were "totally safe", according to the Food and Drug Administration . Last year, Juul closed down its social media sites. Juul and other vape manufacturers were initially given an August 2018 deadline by the FDA to present proof of the health benefits of e-cigarettes, but FDA commissioner Dr.

Days Gone update adds New Game Plus, harder difficulty modes, trophies, more

September 07, 2019

New Game Plus can start from any save game where a player has finished the "I'm Never Giving Up" storyline. The PlayStation 4 release, which places you, a motorcycle riding Oregonian, up against a post-apocalyptic horde of zombies , will be getting new difficulty settings along with a New Game Plus mode.

There are now more iPhone hacks than ever, says report

September 06, 2019

But a recent report suggests that it may be more vulnerable to attack than most people think. Vice's broker sources state that the number of available iPhone hacks on the market is more than they've ever seen in the past. There are so many iOS exploits that we're starting to refuse some of them". One of the reasons why Android vulnerabilities are becoming pricier than similar iOS ones is how fragmented the ecosystem is.

Motorola One Zoom, Moto E6 Plus Launched at IFA 2019

September 06, 2019

Apart from the camera, another standout feature that the new phone has is the illuminating Motorola logo on its rear which lights up to incoming notifications. The setup is accompanied by a Color Correlated Temperature (CCT) dual-LED flash module. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 2GB and 4GB RAM options.

"Lenovo debuts 7" Google Assistant Smart Display and Android Smart Tabs

September 06, 2019

The Lenovo Smart Display 7 delivers a scaled down version of the 10-inch original that has been created to fit in rooms where space is at a premium. Three digital mic arrays and 360-degree far-field voice recognition can then pick up on your voice from across the room. The feature will be available on four new Android devices that were unveiled at IFA this year: Lenovo's new Smart Tab M7 and Yoga Smart Tab tablets, and Nokia's mid-range Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 smartphones.

Samsung, LG, Huawei and other Android phones vulnerable to SMS phishing attacks

September 06, 2019

Sony meanwhile refused to acknowledged the vulnerability, saying its phones follow the OMA-CP specification. Researchers determined that certain Samsung phones were the most vulnerable to this form of phishing attack because they do not have an authenticity check for senders of OMA CP messages.

IFA 2019: Acer Takes Gaming To New Level With 300Hz Display

September 06, 2019

Once again, Acer has managed to retain the sub-1kg weight for the new generation Swift 5 at 990 grams which can be even lighter if customers choose to stick with integrated graphics. For connectivity, it has USB3.1 Type-C connector that supports Thunderbolt 3 and dual-band Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It also supports fast charging that can provide up to 4.5 hours of use with a 30-minute charge, according to Acer .

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