The Samsung Galaxy S10. Ron Amadeo The big new design change is the bigger display with a hole punch for the camera. Ron Amadeo The bezels here are pretty minimal. Ron Amadeo Here’s the back. There’s no fingerprint reader, since it now has an in-screen sensor. Ron Amadeo There are a lot of cameras. Main, […]
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These days, you can hardly step outside without seeing somebody snapping a selfie. In a world full of selfies, make yours stand out by using a selfie app. These apps are loaded with tools that enhance your natural beauty and bring out your best features. Want to master the art of the selfie? Below, we’ve […]
Google outlines plans for mainline Linux kernel support in Android
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Microsoft will shut down Cortana app for Android, iOS in January 2020
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Meet the new best Android TV device: The 2019 Nvidia Shield TV
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The Nubia Z20 is an Android phone that doesn’t fold, but it has two screens
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YouTube Music replaces Google Play Music as default app for tunes in Android 10
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