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Google Camera HDR+ Port Updated with RAW Support, HDR Customization, and Major Bug Fixes
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Google Camera HDR+ Port Updated with RAW Support, HDR Customization, and Major Bug Fixes

September 28, 2017
Just over a month ago, we saw a Ukrainian developer known as B-S-G bring the Google Camera app with working HDR+ to many non-Google devices. A while after the initial release, the port was updated with support for Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL) as well as greater compatibility for the OnePlus 3/3T and other Snapdragon 820 devices....
T-Mobile is Rumored to Sell the Galaxy S8 Active in the Future
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T-Mobile is Rumored to Sell the Galaxy S8 Active in the Future

September 28, 2017
Samsung's Galaxy S series has been the main flagship series of the company for years now. They understood that some need a more rugged smartphone with high-end specs though, so they partnered with AT&T for their Galaxy S Active series. Until now, the Galaxy S Active lineup has been exclusive to AT&T but a new...
MediaTek MT6739 Launches in India, along with the Helio P23
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MediaTek MT6739 Launches in India, along with the Helio P23

September 28, 2017
The MediaTek MT6739 has made its debut at the India Mobile Congress 2017, New Delhi in India for entry-level and mid-level 4G handsets. Its notable new features include dual camera photography support, and a WorldMode LTE.Cat 4 modem. This System on Chip (SoC) is specifically built for the growing Indian 4G market. Along with this,...
Google Brings Family Link to All Parents in the United States
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Google Brings Family Link to All Parents in the United States

September 28, 2017
Google has done a great job at getting Android into the hands of your average smartphone customer. From there, they needed to work on expanding this outreach to those who may not be able to just walk out and purchase a new smartphone. Back in March of this year they introduced a new program for...
Flimsy Leaks Hint at “Ultra Pixel” Smartphone, but Color us Extremely Skeptical
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Flimsy Leaks Hint at “Ultra Pixel” Smartphone, but Color us Extremely Skeptical

September 28, 2017
Google is scheduled to host their 2017 hardware launch event next week on October 4th. The company has already started to advertise that date with cryptic marketing banners around the world and it aligns with what they did last year as well. For the better part of the year, details about Google's upcoming Pixel smartphones...
Google Assistant is Coming to Android TV, Starting with the NVIDIA Shield TV
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Google Assistant is Coming to Android TV, Starting with the NVIDIA Shield TV

September 28, 2017
Google may have been late to the game when it came to getting Google Assistant into the home, but the company has been working hard to allow 3rd-party developers the ability to integrate it into their products. We're already starting to see these products appearing but many have wondered why it hasn't been made available...
NVIDIA SHIELD Experience 6.0 Coming to NVIDIA Shield TV, Brings Google Assistant Support
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NVIDIA SHIELD Experience 6.0 Coming to NVIDIA Shield TV, Brings Google Assistant Support

September 28, 2017
Earlier today, we've learned via the Google Blog that the Google Assistant was soon making its way to Android TV devices, starting with the NVIDIA Shield TV and later coming to Sony Bravia TVs in the following months. Google Assistant brings users the ability to browse content on your TV, search for relevant information, and...
LG V30 to Come to All Major Wireless Carriers in the U.S. Within 2 Weeks
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LG V30 to Come to All Major Wireless Carriers in the U.S. Within 2 Weeks

September 28, 2017
After much teasing, LG officially unveiled the LG V30 to the world on August 31st at IFA 2017. We were able to finally see official images of the device, learned about its hardware specs and this led to many deciding they wanted it as their next smartphone. South Korean customers knew that day that the...
Motorola Starts Rolling Out Android Nougat Update to Moto X Pure Edition in the US
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Motorola Starts Rolling Out Android Nougat Update to Moto X Pure Edition in the US

September 28, 2017
For those still holding onto a Moto X Pure Edition in the US, you will be happy to know that your device won’t be stuck on Android Marshmallow forever. It appears that Motorola is finally rolling out the much-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update to the Moto X Pure Edition in the US. The company hasn't...
Google Addresses Annoying Google Assistant Screen Scan Bug, Fix Coming With a Future Update
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Google Addresses Annoying Google Assistant Screen Scan Bug, Fix Coming With a Future Update

September 28, 2017
Since Google Assistant's introduction as a mobile assistant back in October 2016, it has also come with its fair share of bugs and issues that have been ironed out with subsequent updates, together with new features like keyboard input support, screen scan improvements, and a lot more. A recent issue has been plaguing some Google...
HMD Global to Look into Possibility of Unlocking Nokia 8 Bootloader
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HMD Global to Look into Possibility of Unlocking Nokia 8 Bootloader

September 28, 2017
Yesterday, we reported on a tweet from the Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, Juho Sarvikas, where he was talking about the bootloader unlock status of the Nokia 8. At that time the company's stance was that they wouldn't allow users to unlock the bootloader due to security reasons. However, a new tweet from the same...
Break Into a Career As An Ethical Hacker

Break Into a Career As An Ethical Hacker

September 28, 2017
Break into the lucrative world of ethical hacking with over 45 hours of immersive content. Ethical hackers are in huge demand in the wake of highly publicized hacks and data breaches in both the private and public sectors. The Ethical Hacking A to Z bundle was designed for aspiring information security professionals who wish to take...