New goodies
Google Fit updated with breathing exercises and home screen widgets
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Just in time for the busy holiday season, Google Fit’s being updated with home screen widgets on Android, breathing exercises on Wear OS, and more.
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Qualcomm v. Apple
Apple is appealing Qualcomm’s attempted ban of iPhone sales in China
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As the Qualcomm v. Apple dispute keeps on going, a court in China has ruled in Qualcomm's favor — requiring Apple to stop selling some iPhones in the country.
Notch 2.0
The Galaxy A8s is Samsung’s first phone with a hole-punch notch
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Ahead of the Galaxy S10 launch early next year, Samsung’s announced the Galaxy A8s — a new phone with a Snapdragon 710 CPU and hole-punch-style display for the front-facing camera.
The end is nigh
Google+ faces another data breach, shut down moved up four months to April
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Google+ just suffered its second major data leak in less that two-month’s time, and as such, Google’s decided to shut down consumer access to it four months sooner than originally planned.
Try something new
Google Maps' For You feature expands to iOS, 130 new countries for Android
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Need help finding the perfect place to eat? Google Maps’ ‘For You’ tab is now making its way to iOS and a bunch of new countries for Android users.
All aboard
Google just acquired India's most popular travel app, Where is my Train
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Sigmoid Labs, the company behind the popular app Where is my Train, is being acquired by Google.
Hey Google
Do you use Google Assistant on the Pixel 3?
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The Google Assistant is a big part of the Pixel 3, but does anyone actually use it?
Hey Alexa
Amazon Echo vs. Dot vs. Show vs. Plus: Which should you buy?
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There now are five distinct versions of the Amazon Echo. Here's the best one for most folks, and how each could fit your needs.
Pixel Perfect
Google Pixel Slate vs. Google Pixelbook: Which should you buy?
Pixel Slate or Pixelbook? We help you decide which of Google’s Chrome OS machines deserves your dollars!
fix it felix
How to fix a broken Galaxy Note 9 screen
Have a broken screen on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9? Here are a few tips on how to get it back in tip-top shape!
The smartest display
Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) vs Lenovo Smart Display: Which should you buy?
The Amazon Echo Show and Lenovo Smart Display are two of the biggest and baddest smart home gadgets on the market, but which one is truly deserving of your hard-earned dollars?
Make your home smarter
Android Central's Smart Home Gift Guide
This selection of smart home gifts is perfect for beginners looking to ease into the world of smart products.
Best of the year
These are Google Play’s best apps, games, and more for 2018
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These were the hottest apps, games, TV shows, and movies on the Google Play Store during 2018.
Work in progress
Spotify app testing local song playback, Library UI changes, and more
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A deep dive into the Spotify Android app reveals potential new features like local song playback, a tabbed Library interface, improved podcast presentation, and more.
Read this
Marriott data breach exposed personal information for 500 million people
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Marriott experienced a data breach that exposed personal information for more than 500 million customers. Here's what you need to know.
Killer deal
US Mobile review: The best wireless service you're not using
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US Mobile is a new MVNO that claims to offer reliable coverage and fast speeds at affordable prices. Here's how it holds up in the real world.
Snapshot
How does the Pixel 3 camera compare to a DSLR?
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We know that the Pixel 3 has the best smartphone camera around, but how does it stack up against a DSLR? Here's what the Android Central forum community thinks.
open to all
Will my phone work on Google Fi?
Google Fi is a great deal for folks that don't use a ton of data, but how do you know if your phone's compatible with the service? We've got you!
Squeaky clean
These are the best microfiber cloths and sprays to clean your gadgets
Cleaning gadgets is an important part of making sure they look good and perform well for years to come. Here are the best microfiber cloths and sprays we recommend getting!
playing dirty
$13.8 million worth of Samsung display tech was illegally sold in China
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11 individuals are being charged for selling $13.8 billion USD worth of bendable Samsung displays to a competitor in China.