[ad_1] The good news is that it looks like Nearby Sharing solves a lot of the usability quirks that stopped Android Beam from becoming more popular. To start, Android now completes the initial handshake between two devices through Bluetooth rather than NFC. As a result, you don’t have to put two phones right up next […]
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Sega’s new app lets you remotely win prizes from a real claw machine in Japan
[ad_1] Prizes include plushies, pillows, towels and other anime-based collectables, and a go on the machine costs between 100 and 200 Sega Points — 130 points will cost you two bucks, although you can buy more at a discount (you can practice for free). You can also earn points for other activities, such as logging […]
The Morning After: Sonos tries again, and Tinder’s new tools
[ad_1] Take two.Sonos CEO tries to calm worried owners In a blog post, the CEO of Sonos tried to explain what’s really going on with the company’s products. While the information he offered is the same as in the announcement earlier this week (several older devices will no longer receive updates; it plans to release […]
Samsung is building its own version of AirDrop called Quick Share
[ad_1] You’ll also be able to use Quick Share to stream files to supported SmartThings devices. To do so, it first has to temporarily upload files to Samsung Cloud and then stream them to a SmartThings device — take note, though, that this feature seems to be limited to 1GB per send for a total […]
Sprint will fix anyone’s cracked Samsung Galaxy screen for $49
[ad_1] That said, the offer does have some limitations. Your phone must be in working condition, and the carrier notes that not all shattered displays are repairable. Further, the offer is limited to one device per customer and is only available at Sprint stores with repair services. In the event that Sprint deems your phone […]
Apple says EU push for universal phone charger would ‘stifle innovation’
[ad_1] Apple also felt that rules weren’t necessary when the industry was already consolidating around USB-C, either through port changes or through cables (as with the iPhone 11 Pro). The industry has consolidated from “30 chargers to three, soon to be two,” Apple said. It still hoped the European Commission would look for a solution […]
Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $150 on a Tiertime Up Mini 2 3D printer
[ad_1] Tiertime Up Mini 2 3D Printer Street price: $500; deal price: $350 Down to a new low at $350, this is a great chance to save big on a printer we like for 3D printing beginners. Although the street price of this printer has been steadily declining in recent months, this is still the […]
Pocket Casts’ revamped Discover section offers picks from top podcasters
[ad_1] The relevant app dates are rolling out as of this writing, although you’ll have to wait until early February to see the first lists from individual creators. This probably won’t make you completely forget about Pocket Casts’ brief pricing dust-up from September, but it could give you a better reason to consider that Plus […]
Niantic announces real-world events for its Pokémon and Harry Potter games
[ad_1] Pokémon Go fans can look forward to four festivals in the first half of the year, starting with one that coincides with the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taichung from February 6th through the 9th. Next is a Safari Zone event, where players can catch region-exclusive Pokémon, in St. Louis from March 27th to 29th. […]
The Morning After: Motorola’s foldable Razr arrives February 6th
[ad_1] Fall 2020 is getting closer.Microsoft gets the ball rolling on Surface Duo apps Microsoft has released a preview toolkit to help developers make apps for its Android-powered Surface Duo, including Java frameworks and emulation that can handle the two-screen device. This is rough code, to put it mildly, but it should help studios get […]