PayPal drops domain registrar Epik over its ‘alternative’ digital currency
PayPal may be friendlier to digital currencies, but that doesn’t mean it’s giving everyone a free pass. Mashable reports the payments giant has terminated the account for domain registrar Epik, known for serving right-wing havens like Gab and the Pro…
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[Deal] Grab the OnePlus 8 Pro 5G for $799 and get the Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charging and Bullets Wireless Z earphones bundled in
The OnePlus 8T launched on October 14th which means you can pick up one of its predecessors for a sweet deal, including both a $ 100 discount as well as a pair of Bullets Wireless Z Earphones and the proprietary Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger bundled in, adding another $ 100 in value. The phone in question […]
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GitHub takes down YouTube video download tools after an RIAA notice
You won’t find the source code for YouTube-DL, a popular tool that can be used to download videos from YouTube, and for some of its forks and copies on GitHub anymore. When you visit their pages, you’ll find a notice that says the “[r]epository [is]…
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LG Velvet review: This phone’s just okay
The LG Velvet was a strange move from LG. Instead of getting the LG G9 this year, we’ve seen an earlier-than-usual V series phone, and a midrange but premium phone to fill out LG’s lineup. While it’s clear that the Velvet wasn’t designed to replace the LG G9, it tries to tackle an emerging segment […]
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This is how you mute those annoying WhatsApp chats forever
Are you an unwilling participant in a WhatsApp group or just tired of the persistent, incessant notifications of ultra-chatty members waking your phone up and generally annoying you? If the answer is yes you’ll be glad to note that you can now mute WhatsApp conversations until Ad infinitum, or forever as most people would say. […]
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Early access invites to Amazon Luna are rolling out, are you one of the lucky few?
The battle of the cloud gaming services is warming up with early access invites to Amazon Luna rolling out to a chosen few. After admitting that it was ‘overwhelmed’ by the response for invitation requests, Amazon says that more players will be invited over the coming months. Those lucky enough to receive an invite will […]
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Apple will open more Express stores to ease iPhone 12 pickups
Apple will open more walled-off “Express” stores just in time for the holiday shopping season, its retail SVP Deirdre O’Brien told Reuters. The tech giant started testing the format last month in California and has since opened 20 Express stores acro…
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California Uber drivers sue company over Prop 22 app notifications
It’s no secret Uber has been aggressively supporting Proposition 22, a California ballot initiative that would allow the company to skirt a state law requiring them to classify drivers as employees. Now, a group of the app’s drivers say the company’s…
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Huawei’s Mate 40 Pro and Pro+ are official with almost everything you could want in a flagship smartphone
Despite the ongoing saga of its troubles with the US government, Huawei continues to plow ahead with its smartphone plans with its new Mate 40 Series once again pushing the envelope of technology. The trio of handsets consists of the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and the Mate 40+ that, as with the Mate 30 […]
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LG’s Velvet and V60 are next to get access to Verizon’s Nationwide 5G
LG Velvet and V60 owners can look forward to an update rolling out over the next days that will add support for Verizon’s new Nationwide 5G network. The announcement comes after the carrier and Samsung enable access to the 5G network via a series of updates earlier this week. Once your LG Velvet or V60 […]
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Goodbye Quibi, we hardly knew you and you won’t be missed
It’s less than a day since The Verge reported that Quibi had quietly launched apps for Apple TV, Android TV, and Fire TV, but it seems that bringing the mobile-focused video service came too late to save it. Despite having only launched earlier this year, it seems that Quibi is already preparing to shut down. […]
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Lomography’s new 35mm camera has a lens you can fill with liquid
Lomography's latest panoramic 35mm camera has a trick up its sleeve. You can pour liquid into the lens of the HydroChrome Sutton’s Panoramic Belair Camera (yep, that’s the full name) to add some colorful effects to your panoramic shots. Lomo suggests…
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Vivo phones are coming to Europe
Vivo has expanded its reach and announced its entry into the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain. The Chinese tech manufacturer has also presented its first European line-up at an online media briefing broadcast from Dusseldorf, Germany, rev…
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‘Pokémon Go’ gets AR Mapping tasks to enable more realistic effects
Pokémon Go players may see a new tag marking some PokéStops next time they check the app. Niantic has officially launched AR Mapping tasks for level 20 Trainers and up, almost five months after the company announced that it’s launching the feature. W…
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[Deal] Mpow’s M30 Wireless Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 are discounted to under $20 again
If you missed out on the Mpow M30 Wireless Earbuds deal that we ran last week for Prime Day today’s offer is almost as good. Reduced to just $ 19.78 as opposed to the Prime Day price of $ 19.50, you can pick up the Mpow M30 Wireless Earbuds from Amazon right now. Features: Use either of […]
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Google adds Nest Secure to its list of discontinued projects
Google will no longer manufacture and sell the Nest Secure alarm system it launched back in 2017. The tech giant has confirmed that it has discontinued the system to Android Police shortly after the Google Store product page for the Nest Guard was ma…
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Uh oh: the Pixel 5 is apparently already coming apart for some users
Have we ever had a Google Pixel phone without some kind of controversy? I don’t think so. This time around, it looks like we might have some manufacturing issues with the Google Pixel 5, and some users are reporting gaps between the display and screen of their brand new phone. Uh oh. Google Pixel 5 […]
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How to watch the OnePlus 8T Launch Event on October 14
Launching on October 14th, the much-teased OnePlus 8T (and possibly a Special Edition Nord in Sandstone) will finally come into view and confirm or deny all those pesky rumors we’ve been subjected to over the past couple of months. We’ve got the details on when and how you can catch the live stream coverage of […]
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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…
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The OnePlus 8T is official with a 120Hz Ultra-Smooth display, 65W Warp Charging, and OxygenOS 11
After the usual leaks and rumors, the new OnePlus 8T has been officially launched, borrowing a couple of features from the OnePlus 8 Pro such as a 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display and ultra-fast 65W Warp Charging, although wireless charging isn’t present. UK dwellers can buy the 8GB/128GB base model for £549 while only the 12GB/256GB […]
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Cloud leak exposed sensitive data from over 200,000 voicemails
Some data leaks contain more sensitive info than most. Security researcher Bob Diachenko and Comparitech discovered (via Threatpost) that Broadvoice, a cloud VoIP provider for businesses, left over 350 million records exposed online in an unprotected…
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Check out the OnePlus 8T specifications
The OnePlus 8T has just launched in its stunning Lunar Silver and Aquamarine Green colorways, and while we miss the presence of a ‘Pro’ model this time around, the OP8T borrows a few features from the OnePlus 8 Pro that launched earlier this year. Featuring a display with flat edges and a higher refresh rate, […]
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Google Assistant’s driving mode for Android is nearly ready, one year later
Google promised an Assistant driving mode for phones would arrive in mid-2019, but that clearly didn’t happen — over a year passed without any sign of it. It appears to be ready, though. XDA-Developers has discovered (via Android Police) that Google…
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[Deal] Save an incredible 45% on Mpows’ M30 Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds with IPX8
Prime Day has been and gone but there’s no need to be sad if you missed the deal on Mpow’s M30 Plus earbuds because we’ve got another great offer for you. This time around it’s the turn of the M30 Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds from Mpow that usually cost $ 34.98 but are now on discounted by […]
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The Morning After: NASA looks at LTE for lunar missions
This week had a bit of everything, but Apple’s iPhone 12 series event took top billing. They bring support for a new wireless charging setup, but don’t have a revolutionary look on paper. Maybe that feeling will change once we’ve had some hands-on ti…
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Ten years later, Blizzard is done making content for ‘StarCraft II’
A few months after StarCraft II’s 10th year anniversary, Blizzard has announced that it’s moving away from creating new content for the title and focusing on “what’s next.” Blizzard VP Robert Bridenbecker said the developer won’t be producing for-pur…
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Which of the Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T, and the Galaxy S20 FE 5G are you buying?
Over the past few weeks we’ve seen a glut of ‘affordable flagships’ announced that bring a smattering of premium features and hardware that cost around $ 600 to $ 750. With Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Google’s Pixel 5, and the OnePlus 8T to choose from, all of which offer something that the other doesn’t, how do […]
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Google gets chatty about when it expects to kill off Hangouts
It seems like Hangouts has been on the chopping block for years, having features and functions removed and redistributed to Google’s other messaging apps. Now, the search giant has finally revealed a rough timeline on when Hangouts could be put out of its misery, with users able to begin ‘upgrading’ to Chat sometime in the […]
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These are the optimized games available for the Xbox Series X/S from November 10
Microsoft’s new Series X and S Xbox gaming consoles are officially going on sale on November 10th, which means those of us who placed pre-orders back in September should hopefully be getting our grubby paws on the new distractions on the very same day. More powerful and capable than their predecessors, the Series X and […]
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Renault’s Mégane eVision concept offers a look at its future EV lineup
Renault has unveiled the Mégane eVision, a key concept car that previews not just the future Megane hatchback, but its entire EV lineup and others in the Renault/Nissan/Mitsubishi alliance. The styling is based on the Renault Morphoz concept along wi…
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Twitter updates its ‘Hacked Materials’ policy after NY Post controversy
In response to a New York Post article this week about Hunter Biden that used emails of dubious sourcing, Twitter blocked links to it, eventually citing the company’s existing policies around hacked materials. These policies have come under scrutiny…
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Wear OS looks on enviously as Google brings YouTube Music app to the Apple Watch
Despite being a Wear OS fan (yes, there are some), I can’t deny that the Apple Watch is sitting pretty at the top of the smartwatch pyramid. Weirdly, Google is making the experience even better by bringing YouTube Music to the Apple Watch before its own smartwatch platform, which means that users can browse their […]
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RED’s 6K Komodo camera costs $6K
Indie filmmakers and everybody else who wants a relatively inexpensive cinema camera can now purchase RED’s new model called Komodo 6K. True to its name, the model can capture 6K at 40 fps, 6K Wide Shot at 50 fps and 4K at 60 fps — plus, it’s the bra…
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Is it worth upgrading from the OnePlus 8 to the new OnePlus 8T?
So, you have the OnePlus 8 that launched around 6 months ago and you’ve just seen its successor announced during the online-only event. While in Europe and the UK we are getting both an 8GB/128GB and 12/256GB variants, the US is restricted to buying the top-of-the-range 12/256GB model for $ 749. Both the OP8 and the […]
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The Apple TV app comes to Sony’s Android TVs
You can add Sony TVs to the growing list of places where you can download and use Apple's redesigned TV app. Sony has begun rolling out the software to its lineup of recent smart TVs, starting with the X900H. It plans to follow with select 2018 sets…
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Zoom is getting into ticketed online events
By this point in the pandemic, chances are you’ve already used Zoom to not only attend work meetings but to take part in classes and workshops. So it should come as no surprise Zoom plans to capitalize on that trend. The company has started beta test…
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The Morning After: The iPhone 12 has 5G, new sizes and MagSafe charging
The combined might of Apple (iPhone launch day) and Amazon (Prime Day) made for a hectic 24 hours in tech. But purchasing advice aside (there’s some of that below), I want to focus on Apple’s showcase from the afternoon. iPhones have 5G and have simu…
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[Deal] Save up to 50% on Jabra headphones and earbuds until 5PM ET tomorrow
Jabra is joining in the Prime Day fun with time-limited deals on a range of its audio gear covering headphones, earbuds, headsets, and even a speakerphone with savings of up to 50% to be had. We’ve got the details for you after the break. The deal prices run through until 5PM ET October 14th, so […]
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Netflix drops its free trial promo in favor of other marketing approaches
As Netflix nears 200 million subscribers globally, it’s shaking some things up when it comes to marketing. In the US it’s offered a free trial period for years — remember when Netflix streaming came bundled with new games? — that gave full access to…
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Land 30 great games for just $40 with GameThrill
If you’re like most people, you’ve been spending a bit more time indoors than usual lately. Due to a relentless pandemic and a subsequent sea of social distancing guidelines, most of us have been forced to forgo our usual outdoor adventures and set u…
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TalkAndroid’s Prime Day Deal Mega-Thread for 2020
It may have been delayed since July because of the ongoing pandemic, but Amazon Prime Day/s is officially here and runs through today until midnight tomorrow. We’ve collected a host of deals already for you to browse and will update the post with new deals, offers, and discounts as time goes on. Join us after […]
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The Samsung Exynos 1080 benchmarked higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
The Samsung Exynos 1080 has benchmarked higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC – but only for the GPU. This unusual result asks more questions than it answers. This story follows a Tweet from Ice universe, who posted a picture showing the AnTuTu benchmark score and the new chip scored over 690,000 points. This is […]
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OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has reportedly left the company
Following a report by Reddit poster JonSigur showing internal memos suggesting OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei is no longer affiliated with the company, TechCrunch and Android Central have confirmed the claim citing their own sources. This comes after th…
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Lenovo’s Google-powered Smart Clock drops to $39 at Walmart
If you’re waiting for Amazon Prime Day to kick off tomorrow, you may want to take advantage of the deals that other retailers already have going on. Walmart has already kicked off its own “anti-Prime Day” savings event and with it comes the best pric…
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A new leak says theOnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 are launching in the US on October 26
We all know that the OnePlus 8T is being announced on October 14th sporting a 120Hz Ultra-smooth display and a fancy glass rear panel, but it seems that the brand is launching a couple of more affordable phones in its new Nord series less than two weeks later. Dubbed the Nord N10 5G and Nord […]
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Interested in writing about the world of Android, covering Google news, and sharing your opinion about the latest phones and tablets on the market? Or perhaps you like making lists of the best devices, apps, and services? If so, TalkAndroid is looking for new writers to join the team and do just that. We’re looking […]
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Lenovo Smart Clock Essential review: Mostly clock with a dash of smart
Sometimes you see a product that gets announced or released and it leaves you scratching your head over whether or not it should actually exist. I’ll admit that was my original reaction to Lenovo’s original Smart Clock, which mixed a Google Assistant speaker into a bedside clock. It earned a lot of weird points, but […]
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The Morning After: We reviewed Google’s new Nest Audio smart speaker
It’s finally time for Apple to unveil this year’s new iPhones. Invitations have gone out for the “Hi, Speed” event on Tuesday, October 13th at 1PM ET where we expect to see Apple introduce its first new devices with 5G and the A14 Bionic chipset. Ch…
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These unlocked Samsung Galaxy smartphones have received the October Security Patch so far
Samsung is rolling out the October Security Patch to a whole bunch of its smartphones in the US, starting with the Galaxy A50 last week and now with its Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 handsets. As Samsung’s wide range of handsets gets the October patch, we’ll be updating this post accordingly, making a separate […]
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Amazon pulls the plug on its first AAA game, ‘Crucible’
Earlier this year Amazon tried to make a splash with its first AAA title, a free-to-play shooter called Crucible that was originally announced in 2016. The multiplayer game launched in May but quickly returned to beta status as developers cut down th…
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