Match Group, the company that operates dating apps such as Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid, has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the internet giant of forcing it to use the Google Play Store’s billing system, paying royalties for subscription transactions. The lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal court in California, accuses Google of violating …
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With the success of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, rumors have been fluttering about a potential Google Pixel Fold. Though the phone had been rumored to come out in late 2021 or mid-2022, Google had apparently pulled the plug. A new rumor now says the device is back from the dead. The news comes by way of reliable display …
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A virtual private network allows you to create a more private connection between your computer and the internet over any network — whether that’s public Wi-Fi at an airport, your mobile carrier’s network or your own home network — by creating an encrypted tunnel through which your browsing information is sent. While VPNs can’t make you entirely anonymous, they are …
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Photos from a Reddit leaker appear to show the long-rumored Google Pixel Watch strapped to a wrist. Reddit user u/tagtech414, who says they’re the one who previously submitted alleged images of the watch to Android Central after finding it left in a restaurant, posted a photo on Tuesday depicting them wearing it. The user wrote that the band is made …
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After many months of speculation about its potential release, design and features, we may have gotten a good look at the rumored Google Pixel Watch. On Monday, Android Central published nine photos of what seems to be Google’s upcoming smartwatch. While not confirmed until Google officially announces the Pixel Watch, the leaked images line up with previous reports, including rumors about the …
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A new Google policy will effectively ban call-recording apps from the Play Store starting next month. Under the change, spotted earlier by Ars Technica, call recording will no longer be allowed via Google‘s accessibility APIs. It’s part of the tech giant’s ongoing crackdown on apps that use its accessibility APIs as technical workarounds, rather than for accessibility reasons. Since the …
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Motorola revealed two Moto G phones Thursday, both of which appear to position the Moto G line as a budget-to-midtier alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy A series and the $450 Galaxy A53. The $500 Moto G Stylus 5G and the $400 Moto G both come with 50-megapixel main cameras, high refresh screens and — notably rare, even at these prices — …
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Garmin’s $150 Vivosmart 5 is deceptively simple. It looks like a run-of-the-mill tracker on the outside but packs many health and fitness features from Garmin’s more expensive watches in a lightweight band. There’s blood oxygen, 24/7 heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking and the body battery score, a way to determine your energy levels. You can wear it for almost a week …
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In an effort to lure iPhone users away, Google is rolling out its Switch to Android app in the Apple App store. The app helps users more easily migrate data — think photos, videos and contacts — from an iPhone to Google’s Pixel phones, without the need for a cable when making the switch. Google will add support for other …
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If you’re having problems watching Netflix while using a virtual private network on your phone or laptop, you may have seen error code M7111-5059 displayed along with this message: “Whoops, something went wrong. Streaming error. You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. Please turn off any of these services and try again.” VPNs are legal in the US, …
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