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The Google Pixel 3 might be the hot topic of conversation at the moment, but let's not forget about the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL . Although both are a year old now, they are still terrific phones with access to fast Android updates and featuring one of the best cameras in the industry. With the release of the Pixel 3, you can get Pixel 2 devices for cheap. As an example, Best Buy is running a deal right now which gets you $300 off a Verizon-activated Pixel 2 device of your choice. That means you could nab yourself a brand new Google Pixel 2 for as low as $350 . Editor's Pick Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review (Updated: addressing some issues) This review is brought to you by MNML Case, an ultra-thin case that showcases the beauty of your new phone and fits like a glove! Get 15% OFF your Google Pixel 2 case or Google Pixel … There are two caveats to the deal. The first is that you must buy a Verizon-activated model on a monthly inst

As much as we favor Android around these parts, we realize you want to expose your killer app to all markets . Of all the options for cross-platform app development, Xamarin is one of the best, and we've just discovered an opportunity for you to become an expert for only $35 . You don't need to learn both Java and Swift to build apps for Android and iOS. With Xamarin, you can use the C# programming language to build fully-functional apps for both operating systems at the same time. The deal we've discovered is a huge price drop on the Xamarin Cross-Platform Development Bundle . This curated collection of six learning kits is a one-stop shop for getting to grips with this technology, and no prior coding experience is required . While you may like the hobby aspect of app building, this training could lead to something bigger. Xamarin  streams the app development workflow process so much that aficionados in this discipline are highly sought after . If you get goo

The  OnePlus 6T  is the latest smartphone to be released from OnePlus and as usual, it is packed with lots of high-end features. It has a huge 6.41-inch display, an on-screen fingerprint sensor, and even throws in CDMA network support so it can work on  Verizon Wireless .  Best of all, you can get this phone for as low as $529, and still have it include 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. If you want to get the OnePlus 6T, the chances are you may want to get some accessories to go along with the phone. We are talking about cases to protect the phone, headphones for listening to songs, podcasts and more from the OnePlus 6T, and even chargers and external batteries to keep the phone going after it runs down its battery. In this article, we offer our choices for the best accessories you can currently buy for the OnePlus 6T. OnePlus 6T Cases OnePlus sells its own series of cases for the new OnePlus 6T on its website. They include protective cases made of silicon and polycarbonate. O

Spotify is partnering with Google to give away free Google Home Mini smart speakers. Current and new subscribers to the Spotify Premium for Family service can get a Google Home Mini starting November 1. It is not clear what happens if you sign up, get the Mini, and then unsubscribe. Today, Spotify announced it is giving away Google Home Mini smart speakers to some of its subscribers. Best of all, this isn't a new sign-up bonus — current subscribers are eligible as well. The Spotify Google Home Mini giveaway starts tomorrow, November 1, 2018, and goes until December 31, 2018. That means for two months everyone who has a Spotify Premium for Family account in the United States gets a free Google Home Mini, just like that. Although we haven't been able to read the fine print since the promotional period hasn't yet started, Spotify's announcement about the promotion doesn't mention any strings or limitations. From what the company discloses, all

Apple started rolling out iOS 12.1 yesterday with, among other improvements, a fix for the charging issues experienced by the latest batch of iPhones. Yet there was also a not so pleasant surprise for last year's batch – the "performance management feature" is back, despite early claims that it's not necessary . It is added to the iPhone 8 , iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X by the update. However, Apple notes that this management "may be less noticeable due to their more advanced hardware and software design". Everything's okay • Performance management enabled • And disabled • Battery needs replacing As before, the feature is enabled automatically after the phone starts experiencing issues. There's a toggle that allows you to switch it off if you want, though. On or off, you may want to have a look at the Battery health screen once or twice a year. It will notify you when the battery has degraded to the point where it's better to hav

Earlier this month, Honor unveiled its latest mid-range flagship: the Honor 8X in India. The device will take on upcoming budget mid-range devices in India including the Redmi Note 6 Pro, RealMe 2 Pro, and others. Successor to the Honor 7X, there's a lot to like about the Honor 8X. Continue reading → #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

At an event in Beijing, China, Honor revealed its long-awaited follow up to the Honor Magic - the Honor Magic 2. The flagship of Huawei's subsidiary comes equipped with six cameras - three on the front and three on the back. It also features an in-display fingerprint sensor, the newest Kirin 980 CPU and other exciting features. The best news - no notch! Have you ever heard of CERBER? Choose "No, I have never." or "Yes, I have.". Oops! Seems like something went wrong. Reloading might help. No, I have never. Oops! Seems like something went wrong. Reloading might help. Yes, I have. With Magic 2, Honor have opted for body-display ratio of almost 100%. The 6.39 inch AMOLED display is almost bezel-less, which should work well combined with its 2340 x 1080 resolution. Just like on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro , the finger print sensor can also be found in the screen. The notch, a pet peeve

Today's post addresses one particular case about a Galaxy S9 with a locked screen due to "Please enter Privacy Protection password to unlock" message. If you have a Galaxy S9 in a similar state, find out what you need to do. Before we proceed, we want to remind you that if you are looking for solutions […] More The post How to fix Galaxy S9 with locked screen showing Privacy Protection message appeared first on The Droid Guy . #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Back in September, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton revealed that Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg had monetization plans for the messaging service before the purchase was even complete. Today, following recent speculation, WhatsApp's Vice President, Chris Daniels, has confirmed that ads will soon be coming to the app. Set to act as the company's "primary monetisation mode" and a way in which businesses will be able "to reach people on WhatsApp," it has been confirmed that ads will soon make their way to the WhatsApp Status feature which, according to Facebook's most recent financial report, ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Today may be Halloween, but Spotify is waiting until tomorrow to give its family plan subscribers a treat. Spotify Premium for Family plan subscribers can get a free Google Home Mini starting tomorrow, November 1, through December 31. You just need to be the master account holder and then point your browser to this page on Spotify's website tomorrow, and the free smart speaker will be yours. Of course, you can enjoy Spotify music on the Google Home Mini using your voice by saying things like "Hey Google, play Spotify" and "Hey Google, play Hip Hop music". You can also control playback, raise and lower volume, and like and dislike songs from the Google Home Mini. That's all in addition to the speakers other capabilities, like answering your random questions and controlling your smart home devices. This is a great deal for anyone with a Spotify Premium for Family plan. Normally the Google Home Mini costs $49, but with this deal, you can score on

The history of Android is peppered with the occasional dual-screen phone, but none of them have made an impact beyond shock value. None of those secondary screens have solved a problem well enough to be a success, but Nubia is the latest to try with the Nubia X. This phone has a 6.26-inch LCD on the front with a 93.6% screen-to-body ratio. A smaller OLED display lives on the back of the phone, eliminating the need for a front-facing camera. Yes, this is yet another way to avoid the notch. The Nubia X is a high-end phone with a Snapdragon 845, 6-8GB of RAM, and a 3,800mAh battery. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo, but it's for the Chinese market. Thus, there are no Google apps and the phone runs the iPhone-y Nubia UI 6.0 skin. Not much has changed since the teaser earlier this month . With the tiny bezels, there's no room for a front-facing camera. Instead of taking a chunk out of the display or adding a mechanical slider, the Nubia X has a second display on the b

Years ago, smartphones used to flip and slide and twist thanks to unique design decisions, and it looks like Honor is ready to help bring that back to life in 2018. The Huawei sub-brand has just officially launched its newest smartphone, the Honor Magic 2, in China. The handset features a slider design which hides the three front-facing cameras so that the handset doesn't have to rely on a notch of any kind. That means you'll have to slide down that 6.39-inch 2340×1080 AMOLED display to access the selfie camera. Under the hood, the Magic 2 features the Huawei-made Kirin 980 processor and either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The handset comes with a 3500mAh battery, Android 9.0 Pie, support for NFC, a USB-C port for charging, and an in-display fingerprint reader. It does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack, though. As for the cameras, there are three on the back, situated in a vertical fashion. The primary shooter is 16MP with an f/1.8 aperture. There is also a 24MP f/1.8 monochro

Dual-screen smartphones aren't really a new concept, but they're a pretty rare sight. They've taken a couple different forms throughout the years too, whether it was the original Yotaphone's rear-facing E-ink display or the ZTE Axon M's foldable design. ZTE is back at it again today with the Nubia X, but this time around, that second screen actually has a … Continue reading #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Honor has revealed its latest Android phone, the Honor Magic 2, driving screen bezels to their very minimum and doing so without having to resort to a notch. The newest device from Huawei's youth-obsessed sub-brand, the Magic 2 relies on a retractable camera section to avoid a screen cut-out. It leaves the front of the smartphone almost entirely dominated by … Continue reading #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

The Logitech K600 is great for owners of a smart TV and a must-have for those with more than one interface to navigate Back in September, Logitech announced its new K600 keyboard - a  keyboard designed for smart TVs. In reality, this is a keyboard that's compatible with far more devices than just television sets. However, and in spite of the wide compatibility, Logitech is hoping to capitalize on the growing smart TV market by providing a keyboard option that although works fine when connected to a PC, smartphone or tablet, will afford some of the biggest gains to those in need of a tool to help navigate the sometimes convoluted TV interface. For reference, the Logitech K600 is now available to buy and costs $69.99 in the US. Specs The Logitech K600 measures in at 0.8 inches in height, 14.4 inches in width, 4.6 inches in depth and weighs in at 1.7 lbs. This is a keyboard that primarily draws on Bluetooth to establish connections and is listed as being compatible with Android d

The Beta channel has been updated to 71.0.3578.27  (Platform version: 11151.17.0) 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). Kevin Bleicher Google Chrome #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Smart assistants are the closest things we have to robot butlers, and our houses are filled with them. Thanks to several hundred hours of testing, we're able to help you pick out the best experiences for your home. Google Home Hub Blending in everywhere $150 at Best Buy Pros Stunning display Impressively compact Excellent touch features Superior voice commands Cons Not quite loud enough for a noisy kitchen Google's Home Hub is the first smart display I've wanted to put in other rooms in my home. The software is especially good when it comes to swiping through the menus, something you don't see much with smart displays. Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) Kitchen power $229 at Amazon Pros Easily the best speaker on a smart display today Large, vibrant display Consistent Alexa experience Cons Alexa command system isn't particularly intuitive Display doesn't do much yet A huge upgrade from the original