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June 30
- Ive leaves Apple, ZenFone 6 review, Huawei keeping promises? [#acpodcast]
- OnePlus drops the Canadian price of the OnePlus 7 Pro by $100
- With Android Beam on the way out, Google preps Fast Share replacement
June 29
- Amazon adds a Live tab to Fire TV
June 28
- ActionDash 3.0 launches with Focus mode and app limits
- You must master physics (and the controls) to solve puzzles in Human: Fall Flat [Game of the Week]
- Google Stadia head Phil Harrison believes ISPs will lift data caps for game streaming
- The stylus-touting LG Stylo 5 is now available at Cricket Wireless for $230
- Jony Ive left Apple, but his industry-wide influence carries on
- Google Stadia allows access to existing purchases even if they're delisted
- This is how Google designed dark themes for its apps
- How long does the Galaxy Fit's battery last?
- Google's RCS Chat features now rolling out to phones in the UK and France
- Moto Z4 vs. Pixel 3a XL: Which should you buy?
- Do you prefer Google or Microsoft services?
- Here's how I turned a Chromebook into a powerful full-time work laptop
- EMUI 10 preview: What's new in Huawei's version of Android Q
- Ultimate Ears Wonderboom vs Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2: Should I upgrade?
June 27
- Google Maps is receiving major public transportation improvements
- Google Images now has shareable GIFs on Android and iOS
- YouTube Music picks up automatic download feature for up to 500 songs
- Check out the full list of Fortnite's Season 9, Week 8 Challenges
- Live TV streaming service Philo finally has an Android app
- Philips launches Bluetooth-based Hue bulbs so you can get set up without a hub
- PUBG Mobile Royale Pass Season 7: Guide to completing all weekly challenges
- Have you ever had to return one of Google's Pixel phones?
June 26
- Microsoft's Surface 'Centaurus' could run Android apps — but would that really help?
- The Moto Z2 Force on AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile isn't getting a Pie update
- You can now control your Sony Android TV with Alexa
- PUBG for Android: All the tips, news, and updates
- Google now lets you auto-delete your location history and activity data
- Roku increases its already-huge lead over, well, everybody, according to analyst
- Google is sending out warnings about SwiftKey's access to Gmail, likely due to new API changes
- Google Maps in India now lets you know when your taxi goes off-route
- OPPO unveils its under-screen camera, coming to phones 'in the near future'
- Did you remove the Galaxy S10's screen protector?
- Are the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 water resistant?
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 now certified for use as secure zone for offline payments, encryption and eSIM
June 25
- Project Mainline for Android 10: What it is, what it isn't, and how it works
- Bring some color into your life with HONOR's new 3D-holographic smartphones
- Microsoft Launcher beta gains tighter integration with Teams and more
- Mophie's new Powerstation Hub is a jack-of-all-trades wireless charger
- Moss's Twilight Garden add-on finally available for all VR platforms
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Samsung Galaxy Fit: Which should you buy?
- OnePlus 7 Pro Almond hands on: Natural beauty
- Are you using Android Q on your daily driver?
- Hackers have reportedly been stealing call records from a dozen global carriers for years
June 24
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite now available in 130 countries
- Report: Microsoft's foldable Surface PC with Windows Core OS will run Android apps
- Samsung Galaxy Fit vs. Fit e: What are the differences and which should you buy?
- OPPO will show off its under-display selfie camera on June 26
- Samsung unveils a new slate of smart tech led by the SmartThings Cam
- Huawei Mate 20 series will start receiving the EMUI 9.1 update this week
- You can now send self-destructing photos in Google Duo
- Bill Gates calls losing mobile race to Android his 'greatest mistake ever'
- Are you using a case with the Pixel 3a?
- Raspberry Pi 4 unveiled with beefier CPU, dual 4K monitor support, and up to 4GB of RAM
- This is our first look at the upcoming Android port for the Nintendo Switch
June 22
- Activity tracking, Huawei promises, Google punts on tablet hardware but offers RCS [#acpodcast]
- Everything you need to know about 5G conspiracy theories
June 21
- Google stopped caring about tablets long before the Pixel Slate
- Fake presidential alerts can be easily sent out using LTE vulnerabilities
- Empire of Sin: Everything you need to know
- What LIFX lights or bulbs should I buy?
- Capture your inner photographer with the HONOR 20 48MP Quad AI Camera
- Amazon Canada launches Prime Reading with free access to hundreds of books
- Netflix's latest hack vibrates your phone to deliver a more immersive experience
- Ailment is a creepy top-down shooter featuring beautiful pixel art [Android Game of the Week]
- Huawei announces Kirin 810 processor, Nova 5, and MediaPad M6
- Millions of fake businesses are currently listed on Google Maps
- What launcher are you using on the Android Q beta?
- Ring Stick Up Cam Battery review: Install it virtually anywhere
- India is setting up an IMEI database to discourage phone theft
- Amazon introduces affordable new Fire TV Edition 4K televisions with Dolby Vision support
- Honor 20 review: Flagship performance for £400
June 20
- Check out the full list of Fortnite's Season 9, Week 7 Challenges
- RHA takes its high-fidelity T20 headphones wireless with this latest upgrade
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite first impressions — It's already a winner
- Google's reportedly canceled its future tablets, now focusing on laptops
- YI Cam 3 vs. YI Dome Cam: Which should you buy?
- Aipower unveils Wearbuds, the world's first wireless earbuds housed in a fitness band
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite — A Beginner's Guide
- PlayStation Hits adds Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, Nioh and more for $20
- Your used Nest Cam might be spying on you [Update]
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will launch in the U.S. and UK this June 21 [Updated]
- Fitbit Inspire HR vs. Samsung Galaxy Fit: Which should you buy?
- How to change the screen size in PlayStation VR Cinematic Mode
- Should I buy an x86 or ARM-powered Chromebook?
- Google Stadia vs. Nintendo Switch: Which is better?
- Google One rolls out new 99-cent movie rental offer for members
- AmazonBasics Microwave Tips and Tricks: Best Alexa voice commands
- All the strongest LGBTQ+ characters in PS4 games
June 19
- OnePlus working on app drawer folders, step counter, and more for OxygenOS
- Amazon announces updated 2019 Kindle Oasis and is offering 6 months free Kindle Unlimited when you pre-order
- 5 reasons you want a voice-controlled microwave
- Nest.com has a new home on the Google Store
- HMD is moving Nokia phone data to Finland for better security, faster updates
- OPPO will show off its in-display camera phone at MWC Shanghai on June 26
- Redmi K20 Pro will make its way to global markets as the Mi 9T Pro
June 18
- Google defends its practice for showing lyrics in Search, will credit third-party providers
- PSA: Google Calendar's desktop site is currently down [Update]
- Replace your peephole with Ring's latest Door View Cam for $199
- The compact Palm Phone is now available unlocked
- Dr. Mario World arrives for Android and iOS on July 10
- Xiaomi is finally adding an app drawer to MIUI
- PSA: Pokémon Go and Ingress dropping support for Android KitKat on July 1
June 17
- Google will now directly offer RCS features instead of waiting on carriers
- You can now purchase Google's Stadia controller for $69
- Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled: Everything you need to know
- Google has been accused of stealing content by lyrics site Genius
- Google Assistant will start showing where you've parked your car
- Spotify vs. Google Play Music: Which should you subscribe to?
- NVIDIA Shield TV with updated Tegra X1 and Android 9.0 Pie is in the works
- The Huawei Mate 30 Pro could have a 90Hz display like the OnePlus 7 Pro
- Redmi K20 Pro gets 388,803 on AnTuTu, becomes the 'world's fastest phone'
June 15
- Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. 245 Music: Which should you buy?
June 14
- T-Mobile and Sprint to sell off Boost Mobile and spectrum to get merger approval by next week
- Amazon Game Studios lays off 'dozens' of developers
- Pixel 4 leaks, status of Galaxy Fold, mobile gaming at E3 [#acpodcast]
- Google Pay in the UK is losing its send/receive money feature
- OnePlus 7 Pro camera update improvements are real, but they're not spectacular
- SteamVR support now available on Oculus Quest through sideloading
- Check out the full list of Fortnite's Season 9, Week 6 Challenges
- Grimvalor is a beautifully polished platformer you can try out for free! [Android Game of the Week]
- Chrome 76 beta will no longer ask if you want to run Flash
- PlayStation Aim controller: Everything you need to know
- The Verizon Smart Locator is a $100 Tile competitor with LTE
- Is the Pixel 2 still worth buying in 2019?
- Google's search results page is getting a tiny splash of color
- Everything we know so far about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
- YouTube TV throws in free Showtime for longtime subscribers
- Pixel 3a XL vs. Pixel 2 XL: Should you upgrade?
- OnePlus 7 vs. Xiaomi Mi 9: Which should you buy?
June 13
- Facebook Portal vs. Facebook Portal Plus: What's the difference?
- Arizona Sunshine: The Damned DLC — Everything we know right now
- Lenovo Smart Clock vs. Google Home Mini: Which should you buy?
- It can now take up to four days to get a refund on the Google Play Store
- Ring Spotlight Cam vs. Smart Spotlight: Which should you buy?
- Google's own music apps are the worst at Google Cast, but why?!
- Location-based Stranger Things mobile game announced at E3 2019
June 12
- Rainbow Six Quarantine for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know
- Wolfenstein: Youngblood for PlayStation 4 — Everything you need to know
- Google to stop producing some of its hardware in China
- Amazon's new Echo Dot Kids Edition has a fresh design, is louder, and currently on sale
- This is what the DOJ will look for in its antitrust claims against Google
- A new Essential Phone might be announced soon
- Google Photos stops syncing with Google Drive in July
- Android Q's back gesture breaks a fundamental app interaction: the slide-in drawer
- Which Amazon Echo products work with Alexa Guard?
June 11
- Google Stadia reportedly bested by Project xCloud in early latency tests
- Every Final Fantasy game Square Enix announced at E3 2019
- The Walking Dead Onslaught: Everything you need to know
- G Suite users are gaining the ability to compare documents in Google Docs
- 1Password two-factor authentication now works with U2F security keys
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake deluxe and collector's editions go up for pre-order
- Google Search, Assistant, and Discover feed are getting a dark theme for some users
- Marvel's Avengers beta comes to PlayStation 4 first along with exclusive content
- Shazam on Android can now identify songs when you're wearing headphones
- Samsung's excellent Galaxy A50 mid-ranger is coming to the U.S. for $350
- Withings Move vs. Move ECG: Which should you buy?
- What color OnePlus 7 Pro should you buy?
- Nexus 6P owners eligible for up to $400 from Huawei and Google in class action settlement [Updated]
- Tell us how you use Voice Assistants and you could win a $150 Amazon Gift Card!
- Amazfit Verge 2 is here with real-time ECG and e-SIM support
- Final Fantasy VIII Remastered announced at E3 2019
- Final Fantasy 7 gets a new trailer and gameplay demo at E3 2019
June 10
- Ubisoft announces Uplay+ subscription service at E3 2019, will come to Stadia
- Doctor Who: Edge of Time VR — What we know so far
- Fallout 76 for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know
- Every PlayStation VR game compatible with a steering wheel
- Stadia will have free online multiplayer, publisher subscriptions, and won't work on Android TVs
- Some Google Maps users are getting an off-route alert for taxis
- Google's not getting nearly enough credit for Stadia's pricing
- Google Assistant is now available in the Waze Android app
- Moto G7 Play vs. Nokia 6.1: Which should you buy?
- What's your favorite navigation style on Android?
June 7
- Don't miss out on getting HAL Laboratory's Part Time UFO for 50% off [Game of the Week]
- Does 5G use more battery than LTE?
- Are you going to get Stadia?
- Everything we know about Destiny 2: New Light
- Realme will launch a 5G-enabled phone in 2019
- AT&T's streaming service could cost $16 to $17 a month, include HBO
June 6
- Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. 235: Should you upgrade?
- Fortnite Season 9, Week 5 Challenge: How to find hidden Battle Star in Week 5's Loading Screen
- Check out the full list of Fortnite's Season 9, Week 5 Challenges
- 8 things YouTube Music still needs one year in
- Google stops selling its two Celeron-powered Pixel Slates
- Xbox One game streaming app OneCast enters beta for Android
- SOS alerts will soon show you the path of hurricanes in Google Maps
- Google Stadia streaming requires subscription and game purchases
- Lenovo Smart Clock vs. Google Nest Hub: Which should you buy?
- Did you download Android Q Beta 4?
- Nokia 2.2 is the most affordable Android One phone yet
- Ring Floodlight Cam vs. Smart Floodlight: Which should you buy?
June 5
- Destiny 2 possibly coming to Google Stadia with cross-save support
- Android Q Beta 4 released with final developer APIs
- Android Pie is finally coming to the LG G7 in the U.S. and Europe
- Google Maps gets real-time speedometer feature in multiple countries
- Skype gains screen sharing on iOS and Android phones
- Ultimate Ears just dropped the Wonderboom 2 speaker
- Google Photos dark mode is popping up for users on Android Pie
June 4
- New APIs bring better online transactions and boarding pass support to Google Pay
- The Google Trips app is being shut down come August 5
- Spotify's radio-like Stations app expands to the U.S.
- A server configuration caused the Google Cloud outage last weekend
- Does the ASUS Chromebook C434 have expandable storage?
- The June 2019 security patches have arrived for Pixel devices
- Ring Smart Spotlight vs. Smart Floodlight: Which should you buy?
- Live Transcribe for Android now recognizes sounds, allows you to save text
- Did you get the June 2019 Android security patch?
- The OnePlus 7 is now up for sale in India and Europe
- Google Maps gets new tools to improve public transit in India, including real-time train status
- OnePlus 7 Pro vs. OnePlus 5: Should you upgrade?
June 3
- Apple WWDC 2019 recap: A look at the announcements from an Android perspective
- Dauntless for PlayStation 4: Everything you need to know
- Apple TV is getting Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controller support
- Google set to reveal pricing and launch info for Google Stadia this Thursday, watch here
- The 2017 Nokia 3 just got a slice of Android 9 Pie
- MrMobile has me pining for the Lenovo Smart Clock
- Samsung to use AMD's Radeon graphics IP in its Exynos chipsets
- Shenmue 3 delayed until November
- Ecobee's latest smart thermostat offers smarter sensors and more for $249
- The Oculus Quest is the most amazing gadget I've used in years
- Redmi K20 and K20 Pro to retain their branding in India, launch imminent
- OPPO gives us a first look at its in-display camera tech
June 1
- The US Justice Department is reportedly investigating Google for antitrust violations