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Android tablets have become sort of a joke in the tech sphere — there are no good apps is the refrain. And, well, that’s sort of true: Android’s tablet applications generally aren’t as robust as those available on other platforms. Even so, tablets as a form factor are unparalleled for casual media consumption, and if […]

Along with the announcement of the Inspire and Inspire HR, Fitbit said it was redesigning and simplifying its mobile app for Android and iOS. The new app was supposed to go into beta testing first, then be released toward the end of 2019. It seems that the first phase is now in motion, as a […]

Right after announcing its very own mobile operating system HarmonyOS during its developer conference, Huawei quickly followed up by showing its continued commitment to Android. The company unveiled the latest iteration of EMUI, number 10.0, based on Android Q. A beta version of it is coming to the Huawei P30 series on September 8, which […]

With its two-in-one Smart Tabs, Lenovo had the brilliant idea of combining a regular Android tablet and a smart display into a single device. When paired with its accompanying dock, the device transforms into an Echo Show, letting you interact with Alexa without having to purchase an additional product. Unfortunately, the Smart Tabs couldn’t place video […]

Chrome 76 was a massive release with a huge amount of changes and new features. Chrome 77 is a much smaller update by comparison, but there are still a few aspects worth highlighting. Without further ado, let’s jump in! Dark mode improvements Chrome currently has two behaviors for dark mode. Chrome 76 added support for […]

True wireless earbuds have come a long way in a few short years. What was once an expensive product for early adopters that offered inconsistent performance and subpar audio quality can now be made to a far higher standard at a far more accessible price point. In fact, the market had been flooded by affordable […]

Update 1: 2019/08/09 2:22pm PDT Google’s last Android tablet, the Pixel C, reached end-of-life back this June. Device owners can’t rely on receiving regular security updates anymore, making the device more and more dangerous in daily use. Google doesn’t appear to be completely done with the Pixel C, though. Some people have received an OTA, but […]

Update 1: 2019/08/05 11:08am PDT Update 2: 2019/08/05 2:29pm PDT Fossil Group is one of the last manufacturers left keeping Wear OS afloat. Last year’s Fossil Sport was perhaps the best Wear OS smartwatch yet, though the promised battery life improvements in the Wear 3100 chip still haven’t materialized. Fossil is now bringing the Sport’s features to […]

Dual-screen nubia Z20 launches August 16 in China, globally in September Beijing – August 8th, 2019 – First introduced with the nubia X at CES 2019, nubia is bringing its innovative dual-screen technology to their flagship line of smartphones with the launch of the nubia Z20. Offering a unique alternative to pop-up or rotating selfie […]

Google decided to introduce a new version of gesture navigation in Android Q, which is an excellent idea. The 2-button gesture nav design from Pie was, let’s face it, terrible. The new full gesture navigation system in Q has some good ideas, but the back gesture is a mess. Google’s latest attempt to fix that […]

Smart home shoppers have dozens of options when it comes to internet-connected cameras, with solutions available from Nest, Arlo, Eufy, and more. Those run the gamut in terms of hardware features, cloud connectivity, and ultimate cost — initial and ongoing. Can the cheaper systems hold their own against the big boys? Today we’re looking at […]

Samsung makes a lot of budget tablets, and the Tab A series sits squarely between the low-end junk and the high-end models (like the Tab S5e and S6). Now you can get the 128GB version of the 2019 Tab A 10.1 for just $250, a $50 discount from the previous Amazon price and $80 below […]