[ad_1] The representative added that only a “very small” chunk of the community used the app, though the message suggested this wasn’t the main reason. Other developers who’ve scrapped smartwatch apps have frequently cited either demand or a lack of necessity. Slack scrapped its Apple Watch app in part because it just wasn’t needed — […]
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US will reportedly give Huawei another temporary reprieve
[ad_1] The situation “remains fluid” and leaves a chance that the license will be allowed to expire, according to the tipsters. The Commerce Department declined to comment. It wouldn’t be a shocking move. The US has used the ban and the initial reprieve as leverage in its trade dispute with China, and granting an extension […]
The next Apple Watch may come in titanium and ceramic models
[ad_1] If this reflects Apple’s plans, it promises some intriguing choices for Apple Watch buyers. Titanium is more expensive than stainless steel and tends not to be as flashy, but it’s also stronger, lighter and more scratch-resistant. Ceramic, meanwhile, is more familiar in the Apple Watch world. It’s more brittle if you break it, but […]
Lawmakers urge the FCC to seek public input on T-Mobile / Sprint merger
[ad_1] The DOJ only endorsed the deal after the carriers agreed to sell parts of their business, including Boost Mobile, to Dish. T-Mobile also has to give Dish robust access to its mobile network for seven years. The idea is for the cable provider to create a new industry player that will replace Sprint, which […]
Google pulls 85 Android apps with particularly obnoxious adware
[ad_1] Given the prevalence of adware on the Google Play store, it’s important to check the reviews of unfamiliar apps; these apps in particular racked up several one-star scores, with users pointing out the problems they’ve encountered. That said, we’ve even seen cases of adware being pre-installed on Android phones, though that’s generally on phones […]
24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
[ad_1] The hole-punch display Samsung’s mastery of smartphone screens is well-known, and the 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED one here is nothing short of excellent. (If it means something to you, DisplayMate has a fairly gushy evaluation you can read here.) What people have been more concerned about is whether the center-aligned front-facing 10-megapixel camera is any […]
Moto’s 5G Mod is now compatible with the two-year-old Z2 Force
[ad_1] Motorola is also updating the 5G Moto Mod to enhance its ability to function as a backup battery. Moving forward, if the accessory detects that the battery on a phone it’s connected to drops below a certain threshold, it will start sharing power with that device. It also works in the other direction: the […]
Motorola’s latest cheap phone tries to double as an action camera
[ad_1] According to Motorola’s market research, many people — too many, perhaps — shoot most of their videos while their phones are held upright. Sure, that means these people don’t have to two-hand their mobile cameras when some interesting is happening in front of them. Unfortunately, that also means the videos in question don’t actually […]
Twitter is testing a filter for potentially offensive messages
[ad_1] The social media giant has made some efforts this year to use technology to flag abusive tweets without the need for human intervention. While such algorithm-assisted policing can work, they also flag plenty of false positives and miss a lot of filth. Twitter has also tested a “hide replies” feature and made it easier […]
Save $50 on a Schlage Connect smart lock
[ad_1] LG WP50NB40 External Optical Drive Street price: $83; deal price: $68 Down to $68, this is an excellent drop on this external optical drive, usually over $80. The LG WP50NB40 is a Blu-Ray capable optical drive we praise in our guide for being even faster at Blu-Ray tasks than our top pick (while slower […]