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CrossOver is a compatibility layer, based on the open-source Wine project, that allows Mac and Linux users to run Windows software. The first beta release for Chrome OS arrived in 2016, and it has continued to improve since then.
ZeroLemon is best known for producing smartphone battery cases, and most of them are absolutely massive. Not only do they significantly improve the battery life of your phone, but they also double as a battering ram in the event of an emergency. The company just released its first cases for the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL, which are fairly chunky but still small compared to other ZeroLemon cases.Both cases include a 4,700mAh battery and cover the entire phone with a soft TPU material. There's an indicator on the back to check the case's battery level. Thankfully, there's no 'chin' at the bottom, which you'll find on most battery cases.Amazon listings for both cases are live, but you can't purchase them yet (or even pre-order them). More information is available at the source links below.Source: Amazon (Pixel 3 case, Pixel 3 XL case)
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- Spotify is now live for everyone in the countries mentioned above. Some users received emails telling them they can now sign up, but even if you didn't, you'll find the app on the Play Store in your country. Both the free service with ads and the Premium subscription are rolled out, with the latter costing approx. $5 in all countries. You can get the app and register directly from it, or go to spotify.com to get started. Thanks, Eduardo Andrade!
Earlier this year, it was rumored that Spotify would arrive in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) sometime in Q4 2018. It seems the speculation was true, as Spotify has now launched in a handful of MENA countries — but only to those with invites.
Twitter has quite a few ongoing problems, but perhaps none of them are as amusing as the ever-constant cryptocurrency giveaway spam. For months, scammers have impersonated celebrities (especially Elon Musk) to trick people into giving them bitcoin, but some have actually managed to hack high-profile accounts — including one of Google's.
As the number of available .com domains continues to decline, alternative domain endings are becoming more popular. Many developers (including yours truly) prefer to use .io domains for personal sites and projects, as a nod to "I/O" being the abbreviation for "input/output," but now Google is working on a new ending specifically for those people — .dev.
Little by little, web apps have started to act more like native desktop and mobile applications. They can be added to the home screen on your phone, send notifications, work offline, and more. At today's Chrome Dev Summit, Google expressed its desire to give web apps even more abilities normally only reserved for native applications — like accessing local files.
Many moons ago, CyanogenMod offered daily builds for supported devices, so you could get the latest and greatest code on your phone instantly. The LineageOS custom ROM has so far stuck to weekly builds, mostly to conserve server space and processing power. According to a GitHub commit, the project has now reversed this decision, and some devices are now receiving nightly releases.
Yahoo's recent apps have been all over the place. The company released a group money savings platform earlier this year, followed by another generic personalized news app, then with a group chat tool that no one asked for. Yahoo's latest endeavor is 'WakingNews,' which can create alarms that play news briefings instead of alarm noises.
Amazon released a Prime Exclusive version of the LG G6+ last year, with the usual pre-installed Amazon apps and widgets. It was already $300 lower than the cost of the regular G6+ ($499.99), but now the Prime model has dropped even lower to just $399.99 — about $80 off the usual price.
The Galaxy S10 is likely only a few months away, so we're starting to see even better deals on this year's model. Right now, you can get the dual-SIM variant of the Galaxy S9+ on eBay for just $599.99. That's roughly $120 less than the US unlocked model on Amazon.This is the 'SM-G965F/DS' version, which has an Exynos 9810 processor, 6GB of memory, 64GB of storage (with microSD card support), a 3,500mAh battery, and a 6.2-inch 2960 x 1440 Super AMOLED screen. Since this is an international model, it won't work on CDMA carriers like Verizon and Sprint.You can buy the phone from eBay at the source link below. Midnight Black, Titanium Gray, and Gold are available at the time of writing.Source: eBay
DNS servers play a crucial role in modern networking. When you type in a website, like androidpolice.com, your DNS looks up the IP address tied to that domain so the page can be loaded. Most people stick with the default DNS from their internet service provider, but because ISPs have been known to log DNS queries, some turn to alternatives from Google and OpenDNS.
Internet-connected outlets are among the most common smart home devices, partially because they are typically cheap (~$30-50), and partially because they are so versatile. Do you constantly leave the TV or computer on after you leave home? Do you hate using Hue bulbs? Use a smart outlet.The vast majority of smart plugs only have one outlet. If you need multiple internet-connected plugs in the same place, TP-Link has just the product for you. The new Kasa Power Strip has six individually-addressable smart outlets, complete with energy monitoring and scheduling features. Each plug can be controlled using the Kasa app, Google Assistant, or Alexa.If you need multiple smart plugs in the same place, the Kasa Smart Strip works exactly as advertised, and I had almost no complaints while trying it out.
Motorola has already released the kernel source code for most of the Moto E5 variants, including the E5 Plus and E5 Play Android Go Edition. However, the code for the plain E5 has not been available for developers to tinker with — until now.
Vine is coming back, sort of — one of the co-creators of Vine is creating a new looping video platform. Facebook wants to cash in on the Vine nostalgia too, with a new app called Lasso, which is available now in the United States.
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- Asus has now revealed that the main variant, the 'C523NA-DH02,' will cost $269.99. It has an Intel Celeron N3350 processor with 4GB of RAM. Product listings are now live on Best Buy, B&H Photo, MicroCenter, and other retailers, but it's not available for purchase yet.
There aren't many Chromebooks larger than 13 inches across, with the current leader being the Acer Chromebook 15. There will soon be at least one more option, because Asus just revealed its first 15-inch Chromebook — the C523.
At any given time, Google always has overlapping projects and products, and that is especially true for the company's health initiatives. Google Fit tracks fitness and exercise, Digital Wellbeing on Android limits your smartphone usage, and so on. Google has now hired former Geisinger CEO David Feinberg to oversee all health initiatives at the company, including products still under development.
For years, it was rumored that Android Studio would eventually be supported on Chrome OS. It's now possible to run the IDE on Chromebooks through Linux app support, which was announced at I/O earlier this year and began to roll out in the stable Chrome OS channel in September. Android Studio mostly works on Chrome OS already, but Google is making it official.
Google is on a marketing blitz with the Pixel 3 and 3XL, mostly showcasing the phones' fantastic camera performance. We've seen Eminem's 'Venom' music video, a few cringy Jimmy Kimmel clips, and other media recorded with Google's new flagships. The company also partnered with Condé Nast to use the Pixel 3 across some of its magazines and sites — including a video where a chef crammed a lot of butter into a Thanksgiving turkey.
Last month, Motorola announced two new Android One devices for international markets — the Moto One and One Power. Both phones look remarkably like the iPhone X, and both have three years of promised security updates. It seemed unlikely that either phone would ever be officially sold in the United States, but Motorola has announced that the regular Moto One will be available from Best Buy on November 9th.The model coming to the US is equipped with a Snapdragon 625 processor, a 5.9-inch 720 x 1520 LCD screen, 4GB RAM, a 3,000mAh battery, and 64GB of expandable storage. Unfortunately, it still ships with Android 8.0 Oreo, but updates to Pie and Android Q are planned. To make matters worse, the Moto One only works on GSM networks, even though most of the company's other devices are compatible with both GSM and CDMA carriers (even the sub-$100 Moto E5).The Moto One will cost $399 in the US, which doesn't seem like a great price. For $50 less, you could get a Nokia 7.1, which has a better processor and higher-resolution screen. If you really want to buy one, the Moto One will be sold exclusively from Best Buy, and pre-orders are already live. Select retail locations will have them on November 11th.Source: The Verge
Do you remember the Samsung Galaxy Camera? It was essentially a Galaxy S3 with a larger 21x optical zoom lens. While many saw it as a pointless product, especially since it didn't compete with DSLRs or mirrorless cameras, Samsung was definitely on to something. The recently-announced 'YN450' from Chinese tech firm Yongnuo could be considered a spiritual successor — it's a full-featured mirrorless camera with Android.