[ad_1] One of the more interesting revelations is that Niantic is going to add a multiplayer interaction element to Pokémon Go called “Buddy Adventure.” The game already has multiplayer mode in the form of online and real-time battles, but this is a much friendlier concept, with shared AR experiences at its core. In “Buddy Adventure,” […]
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Sports teams are using Signal to duck deflategate-like scandals
[ad_1] Facebook isn’t the only company struggling over the prospect of end-to-end encryption in messaging apps, as a report from Yahoo Sports cites examples from “every level of sport” turning to encrypted messaging. While Whatsapp and iMessage provide encrypted communications, increasingly the app of choice is turning out to be Signal, which not only protects […]
‘Minecraft Earth’ early access comes to the UK and 8 other countries
[ad_1] Minecraft Earth‘s early access release is finally rolling out to countries around the world, although it’s not necessarily available where you might expect it. Mojang and Microsoft have confirmed that the augmented reality game is now available on Android and iOS in nine countries. The UK is the most recent addition, but it’s also […]
Twitter is rolling out a fix for the ‘auto-scrolling’ bug on iOS
[ad_1] Has the Twitter timeline been extra jumpy on your iPhone or iPad? Yesterday Twitter acknowledged the “frustrating” issue, and now an update to address it is rolling out via the App Store. It’s unclear if it was supposed to be a seamless addition of new tweets that simply didn’t behave properly, but now users […]
FCC crackdown on cellphone subsidies leaves millions without service
[ad_1] Some of the problems may stem from a verifier system that was approved in 2016. It was meant to automatically check whether people qualified for Lifeline service and reduce fraud, but its incomplete access to benefit databases appears to have rejected people who were eligible for the program. Enrollment has plunged in those six […]
FCC formally approves the T-Mobile-Sprint merger
[ad_1] The FCC believes the deal will close the digital divide and advance 5G in the US. T-Mobile and Sprint have committed to deploying 5G service to cover 97 percent of Americans within three years. They’ve also pledged to provide 90 percent of Americans with access to mobile service with speeds of at least 100 […]
FTC fines AT&T $60 million for throttling unlimited data plans
[ad_1] As part of the settlement, AT&T customers who signed up for one of the company’s unlimited plans before 2011, the year the carrier first implemented its throttling policy, are entitled to a “partial refunds.” Additionally, moving forward AT&T must disclose whenever its plans include any sort of restrictions. “The disclosures need to be prominent, […]
Facebook is testing a facial recognition tool to verify your identity
[ad_1] There’s also mention of an updated process for submitting your ID photo for account verification. It’s decidedly less sophisticated and simply involves snapping a photo of your ID on a flat, well-lit surface and submitting the picture. We’ve asked Facebook for comment. Code like this isn’t necessarily a guarantee that a feature is coming […]
The Morning After: Microsoft unveils a new mobile Office app
[ad_1] Microsoft still hasn’t perfected the Windows on ARM experience.Surface Pro X review If you must have Microsoft’s software to get work done on the go, the Surface Pro X is a solid choice. But the entire Windows on Snapdragon platform is plagued by limited app compatibility and bugs. Plus, adding the Slim Pen stylus […]
Pixel 4 update lets Smooth Display kick in more often
[ad_1] The same update also brings unspecified “camera quality improvements” to Pixel 4 owners, while those with older models also see improvements for Google Assistant’s hotword, Xbox Bluetooth controller mapping and problems with getting stuck during the boot process. If you have a Pixel phone that still receives updates (sorry original Pixel owners), you’ll likely […]