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Motorola One 5G Ace review: a weak hand
The Ace offers a large screen and massive battery, but it falls short in some key areas Continue reading…
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Google union in turmoil following global alliance announcement
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Alphabet Workers Union (AWU) is in turmoil following the announcement of an international alliance on Monday. The alliance, Alpha Global, was billed as a worker-led initiative, but Read more…
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#AndroidDevJourney spotlight – January edition
Posted by Luli Perkins, Developer Relations Program Manager We kicked off the #AndroidDevJourney to give members of our community the opportunity to share their stories through our social platforms. Each Saturday from January through June Read more…
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Chromebooks just had their best year ever
According to analysts, Chromebooks had an incredible 2020, with the last quarter being the strongest ever for Google’s laptops (via 9to5Google). According to research firms Gartner and Canalys, over 30 million of the devices shipped Read more…
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Netflix testing a timer feature on Android devices that stops streaming after set period
LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX Netflix is launching a global test today on Android devices that will allow subscribers to set a timer for their viewing period. The new feature lets people choose between four timer settings: 15 Read more…
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Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra,
Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge Samsung’s new line of smartphones the S21 line — the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra are now available for purchase at various retailers. Below, we tell Read more…
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Google salvaged Robinhood’s one-star rating by deleting nearly 100,000 negative reviews
Google is actively removing negative reviews of the Robinhood app from the Google Play Store, the company confirmed to The Verge. After some disgruntled Robinhood users organized campaigns to give the app a one-star review Read more…
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Gambling apps are coming to Google’s Play Store in the US and 14 other countries
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge An upcoming change to Google’s Play Store policies will allow gambling and betting Android apps that use real money in 15 more countries, including the US, according to 9to5Google. Read more…
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Stadia’s biggest (timed) exclusive won’t be exclusive anymore
Crayta’s timed Stadia exclusivity is coming to an end soon, with developer Unit 2 Games confirming that the title will be making its way to PC “very soon.” Originally announced as a “First on Stadia” Read more…
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Stadia’s biggest (timed) exclusive won’t be exclusive anymore
Crayta’s timed Stadia exclusivity is coming to an end soon, with developer Unit 2 Games confirming that the title will be making its way to PC “very soon.” Originally announced as a “First on Stadia” Read more…