May, 2017

• 17 May

  Qualcomm sues iPhone manufacturers as Apple battle escalates

  

  These chips ain’t cheap. Qualcomm filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Apple’s iPhone manufacturers that alleges breach of contract. The suit, filed in US District Court in California, comes less than a month after Apple stopped paying patent royalties for Qualcomm technology that’s essential for connecting phones to a wireless network. Apple doesn’t have a direct …

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• 17 May

  5 reasons to use Google Photos on your iPhone

  

  At Google I/O 2017, the company unveiled a number of improvements for its photo app, putting more distance between Google Photos and the stock iOS Photos app. There are now five reasons why Google Photos is better. 1. Unlimited and free cloud storage I have been using Google Photos on my iPhone ever since Google introduced unlimited cloud storage. Sure, …

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• 17 May

  Get ransomware protection with Aomei Backupper Free

  

  CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. I tend to be pretty cavalier when it comes to anti-virus software, and I feel like because my important documents are constantly synced …

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• 17 May

  Google I/O 2017: Start time, live stream, what to expect

  

  Livestream It’s time for Google to show us its roadmap for 2017 and beyond. The search giant has once again taken over the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, for its annual Google I/O developers conference, which runs today through Friday. What to expect While ostensibly targeted at the army of developers working in the various corners of Google’s empire …

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• 17 May

  Google opens Instant Apps to every developer

  

  Now playing: Watch this: Go from Google Search straight into an app 1:56 It’s been a year since we first heard about Instant Apps, a neat-sounding feature that launches a slice of an app you don’t have, instead of making you download the entire thing from the Play Store. Consider it App Light. Diet App. Now, Google is making Instant …

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• 17 May

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  What if you could pay for groceries with a wave of your hand? Well, 7-Eleven has brought this convenience to customers in South Korea this week. The global chain of convenience outlets opened a new store on Tuesday at the world’s fifth tallest building, Lotte World Tower. The store is testing a self-checkout system which allows you to pay with …

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• 17 May

  Google’s Daydream VR is coming to Samsung’s Galaxy S8, S8 Plus

  

  Google’s Daydream VR compatibility will be available on Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones this summer, says Google. Clay Bavor, the company’s virtual reality chief, made the announcement Wednesday during Google I/O, the tech giant’s annual three-day conference providing updates on its products and services. Daydream support will also be on LG phones, possibly the successor to the V20. Daydream …

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• 17 May

  The Witcher will soon slay beasts on Netflix

  

  If you’ve played all three Witcher games but still want more Geralt of Rivia in your life, you’re in luck: The Witcher Saga is coming to Netflix. The streaming giant is developing a series based on the Andrzej Sapkowski’s series of Witcher novels, the same books that were turned into a beloved gaming franchise by CD Projekt RED. Witchers are …

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• 17 May

  Find your lost Android device with Google’s Find My Device

  

  Google’s Find My Device, previously known as Android Device Manager, helps you find lost or stolen phones and tablets. The feature works similarly to other locator services, such as Lookout and Samsung’s Find My Mobile, but you get an app specifically for Android devices. Here’s how to get started with Find My Device. Enable the settings For most devices to …

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• 17 May

  Google for Jobs wants to make your career hunt simple

  

  Now playing: Watch this: Google wants to make your job search easier 1:49 Like any good matchmaker, Google is working hard to help you find the one. The right job, that is. As a pivotal source of information for anyone on the job hunt, Google will now make job queries as easy to parse through as restaurant info. The company …

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