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Spyro and his band invade the mobile world with Skylanders TM Ring of Heroes - The highly anticipated mobile RPG Skylanders TM Ring of Heroes, is available on iOS and Android - Berlin - February 28, 2019 The tidal wave Skylanders is launched! The latest mobile bomb from Com2uS , developed in collaboration with Activision, is indeed available in more than 120 countries! Skylanders TM Ring of Heroes is available for download on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store . VIDEO In Skylanders TM Ring of Heroes, players embody powerful Masters of the Portal, guardians of the Skylands, in a thrilling adventure to recover the Dark Manuscript from the hands of the 'infamous Kaos. All the iconic characters of the license are playable through a breathtaking ten-step story, from dungeons to the challenges raised, or in PvP modes (player against player) to reach the tops of global rankings online. By unlocking the wide range of elements and powers available, players h

The Beta channel has been updated to 73.0.3683.57 (Platform version: 11647.61.0) for most Chrome OS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements.  A list of  changes can be found  here . If you find new issues, please let us know by visiting our  forum  or  filing a bug . Interested in switching channels?  Find out how . You can submit feedback using 'Report an issue...' in the Chrome menu (3 vertical dots in the upper right corner of the browser). Cindy Bayless Google Chrome #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

There were 18 million smartwatches shipped in the final three months of 2018, a new record (up 56% year on year). Half of those were Apple Watches as Cupertino extends its lead over the competition. For the full year 2018 the shipments rose to 45 million units and, again, Apple accounts for half of those with 22.5 million. Fitbit is a distant second with 5.5 million and then comes Samsung with 5.3 million. Samsung actually edged out Fitbit in the final quarter as the Galaxy Watch proved popular in North America and Asia, the Galaxy Watch Active looks promising too, according to the analysts at Strategy Analytics (with blood pressure tracking being of particular interest).       Global Smartwatch Vendor Shipments       (Millions of Units) Q4 '17 2017 Q4 '18 2018       Apple 7.8 17.7 9.2 22.5       Fitbit 0.5 0.5 2.3 5.5       Samsung 0.6 3.1 2.4 5.3       Garmin 0.7 2.2 1.1 3.2       Othe

One of the most used apps on your device is probably Google Maps. From navigation to information about nearby businesses, it's a huge source of information . Now, Google is introducing a complaint form for Maps which allows easy reporting of misleading or fraudulent activity. The best gifts for Android users This new form is designed (via SearchEngineLand ) to make it easy for both users and businesses to report misleading information or fraudulent activity on the name, phone number, or URL of a listing. This isn't to be used simply to correct that information when it is entered incorrectly but to ensure that information isn't being tampered with by a malicious third-party or perhaps a competitor. Specifically, the form requests that users input their full name, an email address for further contact, the name of the person or business being affected, a way to identify the affected listing, and also space for a detailed explanation of  why the

Earlier this month, when Motorola opened pre-orders for its new Moto G7 smartphone, it said that the device would be released on March 7. Surprisingly, though, today we received an email from the company announcing us that the phone is actually available to buy right now. At the moment, the Moto G7 is in stock only at Motorola's official website - HERE - and you can get it in either Ceramic Black or Ceramic White (these are nothing more than fancy color names, there's no ceramic used in building the device). The Motorola Moto G7 costs $299.99, free shipping (within ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

These prices are good until the end of the day. A couple of WheelWitness Dash Cams are discounted at Amazon as part of its daily deals. You can save up to 32%, but the prices expire tonight. The well-reviewed WheelWitness HD PRO Plus Premium Dash Cam has dropped to $84.98. It regularly sells for $125 and has never been available for this price before. It has built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, 1080p HD recording, automatic accident detection, on-the-fly zoom and more. If you drive a lot at night, this camera will work great too thanks to its night vision capability. You'll probably want to pick up a microSD card or two to use with your camera to make sure you capture everything on the road. Also in the sale is the WheelWitness HD PRO Dash Cam at $89.98. It has a lot of the same smarts but records in 2K resolution and has a wide-angle lens for a broader field of view. It also includes a 16GB microSD card with your purchase and has a rating of 4.2 stars out of 5 based on over

... Samsung really, really wants you to use Bixby. That's why it has included a physical button to access its woefully underpowered assistant on most phones since the Galaxy S8. Samsung has traditionally tried to prevent remapping that button, but the Galaxy S10 changed that . The official Bixby remapping feature from that phone is now spreading to Samsung's other devices. So far, owners of both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S8 have seen the new Bixby functionality appear on their phones. It arrives via a Bixby update. So, if you put those off because you don't care about Bixby, now is the time to care a little bit. Once you've got the latest update, the settings will include an option to tie Bixby to a single or double-press of the button. Whichever of those you don't have set for Bixby can launch another app of your choosing. So, you can push Bixby to a double-press and never use it while adding something useful to the single-press. This

We heard you like windows in your windows. The Microsoft Edge beta for Android is catching up with its iOS sibling this week, adding support for picture-in-picture mode. As with other apps sporting the feature, you'll now be able to "float" a video over the main Edge window while you continue browsing (via Windows Blog Italia ). Aside from picture-in-picture support, the latest beta version doesn't pack any other new features. Instead, you'll find the usual smattering of bug fixes and performance improvements. Here's a look at the official release notes: Thanks for using Microsoft Edge! Picture-in-Picture mode is available with this update (on devices with Android 8.0 and above). This release also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. If you've already opted in to test the beta version of Microsoft Edge, you should be able to grab this update now via Google Play. If you haven't, you can register to start gettin

Following the registration period for I/O 2019 closing yesterday afternoon, Google has started reaching out to selected applicants. Attendees of the annual developer conference should be receiving an email confirmation this morning. Google first teased I/O 2019 at the end of January with a very cryptic puzzle , which appears to still be unsolved. On February 21, the registration process opened and it ran until yesterday at 5PM PST. Now at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California for the fourth year in a row, ticket recipients will be charged $1,150 for general admission or $375 for an academic pass. Registration for Google I/O includes three full days of Sessions, Codelabs, Demos, App Reviews, Office Hours, admission to the After Dark reception, and attendance at the Keynotes. This year's three-day event next to the Googleplex headquarters is focussing on four themes: Platforms, Grow and Earn, Build on Mobile, and Beyond Mobile. Those that did

The Razer Phone 2 first debuted last October, shortly after Android Pie first started hitting devices such as Google's Pixel. That left the device a step behind, but now the update is officially kicking off its rollout to unlocked models. The best gifts for Android users True to its word, Razer kicked off the update on February 27th and at this point, it should be rolling out widely to all unlocked Razer Phone 2 owners. The update weighs in at roughly 1.4GB and includes the February security patch, support for 60fps video in 720p, 1080p, and 4K quality. Gestures navigation, improved notification management, and adaptive battery support. Notably, this update also adds the Razer Phone 2 to the limited list of devices which support Google's Digital Wellbeing. Granted, this is a device designed to make gaming a solid experience, but it's nice to see the "time-well-spent" feature added on. Unlocked models should see the update availabl

Available as part of the v2.9 update. Back in October, Google completely revamped its Home app with a fresh interface and new smart home controls that made it ten times more enjoyable to use than past versions. Unfortunately, it was missing one big feature — the ability to change the color of smart lights/bulbs. A new update to the Google Home app is rolling out now (version 2.9), and after all these months of waiting, our complaints are finally being addressed. After downloading the update and tapping on a multicolored light, you'll now see a new "Color" button below the on/off toggle. When you tap it, you can browse through a list of 42 different hues. It would have been nice for Google to integrate a custom color wheel, too, but this is certainly better than not having anything at all. Google Home v2.9 is rolling out to the Play Store now, so be sure to keep an eye out for it. Download: Google Home (free) #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS

After announcing the Redmi Note 7 last month , Xiaomi today introduced a souped up version. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is now official following a Xiaomi event in India. The big upgrade here over the Redmi Note 7 is the processor, with the Pro model packing an octa-core Snapdragon 675 processor compared to the standard Redmi Note 7's Snapdragon 660 chipset. Also included is up to 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, a microSD card slot, and a 4000mAh battery. One of the highlight features of the Redmi Note 7 Pro is its dual rear camera setup. It includes a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with 1/2 inch large sensor size, f/1.79 aperture, and a 1.6um 4-in-1 Super Pixel feature that aims to help you get clear, detailed shots in low-light conditions. There's a 5MP secondary camera, too, and Xiaomi has included a feature called AI Portrait to help you add features like adjustable bokeh, studio lighting, and light trails to your photos. There's a 13MP selfie camera that

Energizer announces a phone with an absurd 18,000mAh battery CNET Energizer showed off their next foray into the smartphone market at MWC 2019 , and it's hard to tell whether or not we should be taking it seriously. The most defining feature of the phone, which you can see above, is the incredibly massive size of it thanks to its internal 18,000mAh battery. Anyone that said they'd buy a phone that was significantly thicker for more battery life, you're obligated to pick this one up. Seriously though, this thing is laughably huge. They're calling it the Power Max P18K Pop, a successor to their previous (but also weird) P16K Pro. This device supports fast charging, so you should be able to totally juice up within about 8 hours. Really not bad for a phone that might be able to last an entire week on a single charge. The other specs of the phone are a little more unassuming, including a 6.2-inch display, MediaTek Helio P70 CPU with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal stora

Keep your hands on the wheel instead of your phone. Grab an Aukey suction car phone mount for just $4.99 with the code FL6GFUK7 on Amazon. This phone mount normally sells for around $10 and has only dropped as low as $8 directly. The code brings it down to one of its best prices ever. The mount uses a reinforced suction mount to adhere itself quickly and easily to multiple surfaces, including the windshield or dashboard of your car. You could also use it outside the car to elevate your phone on a nightstand or your desk. The 360-degree ball joint design helps you rotate the mount so you can find the best possible viewing angle. The cradle can hold smartphones between 4 and 6.5 inches wide. If you need to move the mount, you can easily remove it and wash the suction cup and start over somewhere new. Aukey backs it up with a two-year warranty. Users give it 4.1 stars based on 185 reviews . See on Amazon #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws

Out of the box, your Galaxy S10 only shows your three most recent notifications in the status bar, keeping your status bar from looking overcrowded but also allowing you to miss notifications if you don't check them often.. Here's how you can change it to show all of your notifications instead of just a sampling.. How to show more notifications on your Galaxy S10 Swipe down from the top of your screen. Tap the gear icon at the top right to open your Settings. Tap Notifications . Tap Status bar . Tap All notifications . With that done, you'll now see all of your notification icons in the status bar instead of just three — well, as many as can physically fit in the bar, that is — allowing you to really take advantage of the Galaxy S10's 6.1-inch display. Expand your universe with great Galaxy S10 accessories Samsung 512GB EVO Plus microSD Card $150 at Amazon You could spend $250 more for the 512GB version of the S10, or y

The 2019 edition of the Mobile World Congress is coming to an end. Once again, for us, the event was intense, but we managed (we hope!) to overcome the chaos to present to you the full extent of our expertise on a daily basis! Every year, this huge mobile show brings us its share of surprises, innovations and press conferences with beautiful presentations. After several days of intense walking (and running), we decided to list the best new products encountered during MWC 2019. We presented four awards at the event. Before revealing the winners (I'm keeping the suspense going), it should be noted that many things marked MWC 2019. Artificial Intelligence was already one of the big stars in 2018, and the 2019 edition of the tech fair has confirmed its rise. 5G was also one of the highlights of the Barcelona event, with a network that goes far beyond the ability to communicate better and faster. Finally, flexible displays were plentif

Or you can control manually with the physical controls or app. The Minger 16.4-foot Wi-Fi LED light strip is down to $13.51 at Amazon when you enter code 9PGVBADD at checkout. That's a drop of over $12 from a street price of $25.99 which it has never gone lower than without a special coupon like this. These lights are already more affordable than the likes of Philips Hue , but are a total steal at under $14. This strip has RGB LEDs covering 16.4 feet. It has physical controls for determining brightness and colors, or you can use the accompanying app from afar. The strip also has a high-sensitivity mic that can adjust the speed and color of the lights automatically based on ambient sound so your lighting will sync with your favorite music. They also work great to add some ambient light behind a TV or computer monitor to help alleviate eye strain. The lights are waterproof so they can be used inside your home as well as outdoors. Users give them 4.1 stars based on over