Author Archives: C. Scott Brown

It looks like Google is about to make Android TV even messier

Posted on May 6, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

If you already don’t really understand Android TV as a whole, it’s only about to get more confusing. Continue reading →

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Android 11 DP4: Recent apps menu gets an easy-to-use text selection tool

Posted on May 6, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Copy and paste text from one app to another without leaving the recent apps menu with this new tool. Continue reading →

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Google drops surprise fourth Android 11 developer preview, shifts release dates

Posted on May 6, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

There likely isn’t much going on with the fourth developer preview, but the shift in scheduling is interesting. Continue reading →

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LG Velvet hands-on video shows the device in even more detail

Posted on May 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The video shows the phone from all angles and even gives a look at various colorways. Continue reading →

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Google, Apple lay out strict rules for Exposure Notification API, no GPS data

Posted on May 4, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Today, Google and Apple laid down the law as far as how developers can use the Exposure Notification API. Continue reading →

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May 2020 Android security patch rolling out now to Google Pixel phones

Posted on May 4, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Meanwhile, Samsung flagships got it last week. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Continue reading →

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Deal: Star Wars smartwatches from Garmin now $100 off for May the Fourth

Posted on May 4, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The smartwatches won’t give you Force powers, but they will track your steps. Continue reading →

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Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro: Everything we know (Updated: August 19)

Posted on May 3, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Update: There could be a 4G-only iPhone arriving extremely late to the party. Continue reading →

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I won’t be buying a new smartphone until in-display selfie cameras are a thing

Posted on May 3, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Now that I’ve been spoiled with an all-screen display, I can’t do without it. Continue reading →

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Tested: Can the Galaxy S20 Ultra handle GameCube and Nintendo 3DS emulators?

Posted on May 2, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Few emulators tax the system more than Dolphin and Citra, so how does the highest-spec Android phone handle them? Continue reading →

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