Month: October 2020
Google kills off app that let you check in on loved ones during an emergency
Google will discontinue its emergency location sharing app Trusted Contacts in December, and has already yanked it from the Google Play Store. Instead, it’s directing existing users to try similar but less helpful features in Google Maps. That’s a shame, because while Trusted Contacts could let you find a family…
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Google Assistant will play podcasts from third-party services like Spotify
You might not have to depend on Google Podcasts if you’re asking Assistant to play your favorite serialized audio show. Android Police and its readers have discovered that Google is adding support for third-party podcast services, starting with Spoti… Source
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New Trailers: His Dark Materials, Fireball, Uncle Frank, and more
I finally got around to watching The West Wing reunion special and even though I was an ardent fan of the original show, I came away feeling a little frustrated. Let’s get this out of the way first: it was amazing seeing the super talented cast slip back into these…
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Tesla restores free premium in-car internet for some owners
Tesla currently reserves some of its in-car internet features for paying subscribers, but it might be making an exception for some owners. Drivers talking to Electrek say they’re suddenly receiving Premium Connectivity features for free, including sa… Source
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China’s revamped law bans online services that ‘induce addiction’ in kids
China is implementing stricture measures in its bid to keep kids away from addictive digital content. The state-backed news agency Xinhua reported (via Reuters) that China has voted for revamped law that will ban internet products and services which… Source
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Samsung will reportedly debut its next Galaxy S phones in January 2021
Samsung’s next flagship phone could arrive in January 2021, Android Central reported. And new leaked renders show the camera bump of the Galaxy S20 will also feature in the forthcoming Galaxy S30 (or S21; the name isn’t official yet). According to reliable leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka @OnLeaks), the Galaxy S30…
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